[Elecraft] Capacitor Markings

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From: "Tom Hammond N�SS" <n0ss@earthlink.net>
> >Also, C200, C212, C218 (NPO 150) are supposed to be marked "#21 ASD" on
the
> >back.  Can they have different markings on the back (I believe that mine
> >do).
>
> Yes... all depends upon the vendor. Try to follow the component pictures
> and the literal part description as much as possible, but sometimes a
> vendor will change and the printed nomenclature may shift a bit.

Thanks, Tom!  Just wanted to make sure!

>
> ALSO, note that very small value caps, such as 2.7pF, will generally be
> marked as "2R7", the "R" being used to replace the decimal point. We've
had
> numerous occasions where the ink of the "R" becomes a bit smeared and
> builders will accidently mistake the "R" for an "8", thus identifying the
> device as "287", which doesn't fit any of the component values in the kit.
>

Yep, caught that one too ... I think there was a note about that one in the
Errata sheet.

Peace to All!
Stephen
W3SMK