[ARC5] Capacitor Types

Mark K3MSB mark.k3msb at gmail.com
Sat Jan 24 11:03:52 EST 2015


Hi Guys

I have this info squirrled away somewhere but can't find it, so I'll
ask.....

When replacing capacitors I thought it was recommended to use mica for the
RF sections, and for all sections downstream of the IF (towards the audio)
to use orange drops.

Is is advisible to use mica or orange drop type caps for IF stages?  I'm
working on an HQ-129-X and I was planning on using mica for the RF and 1st
IF stages and my supply of orange drops for all the other stages.

I've typically just used orange drops for everything (as I have them "in
stock"), but I'm wondering if it's better to go mica for the RF side of the
house.

Thanks!

Mark K3MSB


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