[AMRadio] Valiant

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>       sounds like one or more of the fixed loading caps went south. Its a 
>good idea to replace them. I believe the Valiant uses a multi section cap
> for this purpose. REPLACE IT with single caps.
>
>Bill KC2IFR

>>I once had an output loading cap fail in the coarse loading
>>switch on my Viking II.  I guess it shorted.  If that
>>happens, the coarse loading adjustment can only work up to
>>the point just before it switches in the shorted cap.  If
>>that does not give you enough capacitance, you run out of
>>adjustment range and you may not be able to get the plate
>>current dip low enough on some of the lower bands.
>>
>>Bacon, WA3WDR

The DX-100 has room enough for a 4 section air variable (4x 400 pf) so you
can replace those pesky lil' micas in the loading section. Just like the
DX-100B had. Very slick indeed.

Looking at the Valiant, it seems to offer the same amount of available
space if you were to toss the COARSE switch or relocate it. But then you
realise that with one extra 6146 it will require considerably more C than
the DX-100 ever did. Valiant: a sad mis-design destined never to exceed
the sum of its parts.

Bill    K2AME