[Amps] Topband: AC line bypass capacitors

[Jim Garland]

Yes, there are now standard bypass caps rated specifically for bypassing the
AC line. There are two basic types, called X1 and Y2. They're made by
numerous manufacturers. Here's a link to the ones I use:
http://www.mouser.com/ds/2/427/wyo-239735.pdf

73,
Jim W8ZR

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Topband [mailto:topband-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jim
Brown
> Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2015 11:32 AM
> To: topband at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: Topband: AC line bypass capacitors
> 
> On Wed,2/4/2015 9:52 AM, Roger Graves wrote:
> > I would like to try bypassing the AC line.
> 
> There is a particular class of bypass capacitor required for the AC
> line, because it is subject to HV spikes from the power system. They are
> standard parts, rated specifically for 3-6 kV. buy from Newark, Allied,
> Digikey, etc. I don't recall the nomenclature off the top of my head,
> but it's in k9yc.com/RFI-Ham.pdf
> 
> 73, Jim K9YC
> 
> 
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