[ARC5] Capacitor Types

[John Hutchins]

Mark -
   I use Mica or NPO's for RF IF signals, tuned, circuits. For power 
supply, plate,screen bypass filtering, and audio I suggest anything Not 
paper,  Orange Drops are just fine.
My two cents.
Hutch

On 1/24/2015 10:03 AM, Mark K3MSB wrote:
> 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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