[AMRadio] film caps

[n1fcu]

I'v used mylar caps in the audio section of quite a
few old tube radios with almost no issues.  They don't
like a lot of heat but so far that has only been a
problem on one rig and that one cooked ceramics pretty
good too.  They have way too much inductance to used
in rf applications so I use ceramics there most of the
time.  On critical circuits I use Mica exclusively for
stability but they are pricey.  
All life is a compromise.

John (n1fcu)

--- Jim Candela <jcandela at prodigy.net> wrote:

> Rick,
> 
>   I found the following sight that is pretty
> comprehensive, and it does not treat Mylar film
> capacitors too kindly.
> 
>
http://www.physicsenterprises.andrews.edu/diy_archive/references/capacitors.html
> 
> Regards,
> Jim
> JKO
> 
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Rick Brashear <rickbras at airmail.net>
> To: AMRadio at mailman.qth.net
> Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2006 3:39:53 PM
> Subject: [AMRadio] film caps
> 
> What is he general consensus on using Mylar Film
> capacitors to replace 
> paper caps in an rf situation?  Any experiences?
> 
> Happy New Year!
> Rick
> 
>
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