[Boatanchors] Capacitor coding

[rbethman]

Jim, et al,

I agree entirely.

When looking at Richard's reference to the R-390A Depot Level TM, one 
would most likely ask - "Which type are you referring to?" Why?  This is 
easy in my mind.  1) they aren't in color.  2) When you look at a 
component, does it have a label as to "which" type it is?

I'd have to answer no.

Those charts are for a *BUNCH* of "types.  The color codes are NOT the 
same for different types.

I only put out the charts for the use of folks working with 
"Boatanchors" in general.

Just as soon as ANYONE makes sense of the "mess" in the old military 
TMs, I'd like to see ONE cohesive chart!

While I too have Military equipment, I also have Hallicrafters and 
others that follow the RMA/EIA markings.

So we get left in a "wonderland" as to which ones are appropriate for 
"what".


On 1/8/2013 6:02 PM, Jim Wilhite wrote:
> Those color coding charts are in the back of all old ARRL handbooks as 
> you probably know Bob.  I have a 56 and a 61 that I use all the time.  
> Lots of good information in those old books in the construction and 
> miscellaneous sections.
>
> Jim
> W5JO
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>> Richard,
>>
>> The charts I provided are "general" as in those that used to be in a 
>> Heathkit construction.
>>
>> I do NOT propose to follow "Military Specifications".  That is where 
>> the rub lies.
>>
>> While the charts I provided aren't exactly wrong, neither are they 
>> entirely "right".
>>
>> Essentially the ones I put out there are "RMA" markings.
>>
>
>>
>
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