[Amps] Replacing padder caps on an Alpha 77DX/SX

[Rob Atkinson]

>I would imagine that a 500 or 750 pF doorknob that could handle the current on 160 meters is at least $150.00 or more.

You imagine incorrectly.  Even brand new HEC 15 KV is about half that price.

>That is why modern amplifier manufactures don't use them. They use what I used, and more likely surface mount types on a small circuit board.

No, they don't use them because hams are cheap customers, most don't
know any better, the duty cycles are usually low, and manufacturers
buy in lots of 1000 or more.  But a single ham with one amp can afford
quality.

73
Rob
K5UJ