[Amps] 2 Section Tune Cap Wanted

[MU 4CX250B]

I agree, Carl, those values don't sound quite right. They were marked
in pencil on the back of the cap, but I don't know how they got there.
I'll do an accurate measurement today and update the values.

The cap came out of a 3-tube 230CA. It has the inexpensive wiper, but
so far as I know that was never a problem. I'm going by memory, but I
believe the same wiper was used on the L4B tune cap. As Jim noted,
it's probably best to upgrade the wiper for the load cap.
73,
Jim w8zr

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> On Jun 24, 2014, at 4:00 AM, Carl <km1h at jeremy.mv.com> wrote:
>
> As with all OEP 73 series caps there are 3 different current handling versions; the cheapest is not the best and the highest isnt necessary.
>
> I have the original Alpha built by Cardwell 154-10-53 cap here, as used in the Model 86 and all other Alpha dual 3CX800 amps, never used and last one left.
> Sections are 7-60pf  and 15-210 pf (200 on the schematics) It has three heavy duty wipers as shown in the manual. Dimensions are the same as the OEP mentioned and I dont see how they came up with those values as I sold the OEP version thru Radiokit back then and it was the values I quoted for the Cardwell.
>
> Carl
> KM1H
>
>
>> Thanks Jim!
>>
>> I emailed them and they answered right back!
>>
>> They are $129.00 each in lots of 1 for the "75". 4 week delivery.
>> That will fit the bill exactly!
>>
>> I've had several ARD230 amps, but only the ones with 2 tubes.
>>
>>
>> Thanks for the tip!
>> 73
>> Jim W7RY
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message----- From: Jim Garland
>> Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2014 12:23 PM
>> To: 'Jim W7RY'
>> Cc: amps at contesting.com
>> Subject: RE: [Amps] 2 Section Tune Cap Wanted
>>
>> Hi Jim,
>> Here's info on an OEP dual section capacitor that is fairly close to your
>> requirements: p/n 73-2-75-56BE, 2-sections, 17-65 pF and 25-318 pF, with
>> .075" spacing, nominal rating of 2500V. This is the cap that was used in the
>> ARD 230CA amplifier, which ran three 3CX800A7 tubes and covered 160m-10m.
>> You can easily swap plates between the two sections to obtain different
>> capacitance ranges, so long as the total number of plates remains fixed at
>> 56. The cap measures 2.5in x 2.5 in x 7.25 in, not counting the shaft. the
>> "75" in the part number refers to the .075" plate spacing, and if you change
>> that to, .e.g., 80, it would widen the spacing to .080"  (and of course
>> change the dimensions). Other spacings are available in the same series.
>> 73,
>> Jim W8ZR
>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Amps [mailto:amps-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jim W7RY
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2014 11:33 AM
>>> To: AMPS
>>> Subject: [Amps] 2 Section Tune Cap Wanted
>>>
>>> Now that I have found some 3CX800s and sockets (thanks to the list)!
>>>
>>> I'm looking for a 2 section air variable tuning capacitor like in the
>> Alpha amplifiers.
>>>
>>> 1 section around 50 pF and the other section 250 to 275pF. I'd even take a
>> 2 capacitors as
>>> long as I can hook them end to end (larger cap in the front) as seen here:
>> http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac206/w7ry/3CX800%20Amplifier/DSC_0112.jp
>> g
>>> Only problem with this is the assembly gets a bit long... So the dual
>> section would be best.
>>>
>>> I quickly looked on the Oren Elliott page but I don't see any pictures or
>> values. If someone
>>> has a part number, I could get one from them.
>>>
>>> Thanks and 73!
>>> Jim W7RY
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