Well, I'm glad it wasn't the switch, as that would be a bear to fix. Hopefully the capacitor will resolve your issue. Then you can join us on 160 and listen to the awful conditions :o)
Happy holidays and a safe, healthy, and productive new year! Vy 73, Don W4ZYT <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> This email has been sent from a virus-free computer protected by Avast. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> <#DDB4FAA8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> On Sun, Dec 20, 2015 at 9:38 PM, Jim Murray via Topband < [email protected]> wrote: > > After a pretty thorough check on the ailing 160M section this what I have > in mind and would appreciate any further suggestions. All previous owner > wiring is ok. One missing connection is 10M mod. 160M Padding cap (170pf, > 7500V doorknob) is shot. Band switch appears to be still usable, no damage > to contacts etc. Idea now is to replace the cap (with "corona washer") or > good mica cap, new style parasitic suppressor, new (al-80a) plate choke and > give it a whirl. > > Regards,jim/k2hn > _________________ > Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband -- Don Lynch MD W4ZYT - EI2IM, 5Z4ZK Virginia Beach, Virginia ARRL - IRTS - ARSK - Virginia DXCC - PVRC FOC 1700 - RNARS 4473 - FISTS 3381 - CWOPS 55 [email protected] == Donald F. Lynch, Jr., MD, FACS Emeritus Professor of Urology Eastern Virginia School of Medicine Norfolk, Virginia, USA _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
