Topband: Fixed capacitor source needed (150pf 5KV)

[Gary K9GS]

Hello Herb,

My favorite place for doorknob caps is Max-Gain Systems.

http://www.mgs4u.com/index.html

Taking a quick look I see they have some 200 pF 7.5 Kv doorknobs. If you 
don't see what you want, call.  They often have parts not on their web page.


On 10/3/2013 9:45 AM, Herb Schoenbohm wrote:
> I have a Drake MN2700 so I can at least get the amp to work above 
> 1870Khz during contests.  The tuner used some fixed flat 150pf 5KV 
> capacitors to switch in from the front selector as increased capacity 
> is need to make the tuner work.  I can't find any door knob 
> substitutes at that value in my junk box. I am thus looking for a 
> source for these values but so far have not found anything that I can 
> use as a substitute. I presume I could make some out of sections of 
> RG-8 mini roller up in a coIl but before I try this I am searching for 
> a door knob source.  I have some 500pf at 5KV and three of them in 
> series might be close enough but i still need the correct values.  If 
> any reader to this knows of other ATU manufactures that use the copper 
> teflon flat capacitor in their units maybe   could order 150 pf 5KV 
> from them.
>
>
> Your help on this would be appreciated.
>
>
> Herb, KV4FZ
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> Topband Reflector
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73,

Gary K9GS

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