[Amps] Doorknob Caps Needed: Background

[David Craig]

    Dick, many use the stock 1000pf cap.  I do too, but it makes me quezy as 
the RF current rating is being taxed or probably exceeded.  That said, if 
you need a new one a 200pf 15kv would be ideal if you can find one cheap 
enough.  Otherwise a Sprague et al rated at 15-20kV should be fine- lots of 
NOS 680pf et al out there for $3-5 at hamfests.  I have one homebrew 6m amp 
using a single 7.5kv 200pf cap (same size as the 15kv so I have to 
wonder...).  In my last homebrew 6m amp I used a pair of 100pf 15kV in 
parallel.

    73 Dave

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "RICHARD SOLOMON" <w1ksz at q.com>
To: "Amplifier Reflector" <amps at contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 12:31 AM
Subject: [Amps] Doorknob Caps Needed: Background


>
> Let me back up a tad on this. I am converting an SB-220 to 6 Meters.
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> One of the questions I have is about the Plate Coupling Cap value. I see
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> values of anywhere from 100 pF to 1,000 pF used. There must be some
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> way to determine the appropriate value besides closing your eyes an
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> picking one out of the box.
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> I didn't find any specifics in the West Coast HB so unless I experiment
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> with a bunch I am going to have to rely on what others have done.
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> Maybe the answer is to use the one in the SB-220 ??
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> Any thoughts,
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> 73, Dick, W1KSZ
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