[Boatanchors] Diode source

[MICHAEL TALLENT]

The Schottky diodes have about the same forward voltage drop as the Ge do, 
they would be a much better choice and are very cheep.

Mike Tallent  W6MXV

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ian Wilson" <ianmwilson73 at gmail.com>
To: "John King" <k5pgw at yahoo.com>
Cc: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 1:42 PM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Diode source


> These are gold-bonded Ge diodes according to www.datasheetarchive.com (a
> treasure trove).
> Not sure, but possibly Schottky diodes may have a significantly larger
> forward voltage drop.
>
> What frequency does the balanced modulator operate on in this rig?
>
> 73, ian K3IMW
>
> On Wed, Aug 15, 2012 at 10:35 AM, John King <k5pgw at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> I have had recommendations from two VERY HELPFUL HAMS who suggested
>> schottky diodes and HP diodes to replace the 1N634 diodes as balanced
>> modulators in my Hammarlund HX 500.
>>
>> Part numbers and sources would be greatly appreciated. Thanks to all. 73,
>> John, K5PGW