[Amps] Mica specs

[kb9cry@attbi.com]

I have just obtained an SB-1000 that I plan to use on 
160M so I would like to ease future pains and replace 
the mentioned doorknobs with micas.  As Phil has 
suggested below, would someone looka at their schematic 
and let me know the mica specs or PNs so I can order 
them before I have problems.  Reply direct please, tnx 
in advance, Phil  KB9CRY

I no longer have a manual for the SB-1000, but
there are door knob caps to pad the tune and load
variable caps when operating on 160 meters. These
will get hot, and start drifting on value, making power
output vary up and down after initial tune-up. The
Ameritron equivalent to the SB-1000 (single 3-500Z)
uses mica caps instead of door knobs and cures all
the problems. Just order them from Ameritron. Perhaps
someone on the reflector can look up the part numbers
in their Ameritron manual for you.
> > The doorknob capacitor in the Heath is within its current ratings,
> > assuming you know how to read manufacturers data. I suspect it might
> > be within the rating in the ETO also.
> 
> Current rating has nothing to do with the ETO and Heath problems.
> They get too hot and change value. The power output on 160 meters
> changes after tune-up. The micas don't do this.
> 
> (((73)))
> Phil, K5PC
> 
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