[Elecraft] 1N34A-Diode,RF probe

[Jim Wiley]

Chris -

I think the 1N5711 is a suitable substitute.  It is not a germanium 
diode, but rather a Schottky barrier silicon diode - sometimes called a 
"hot carrier" diode.   Schottky type diodes have low forward drop and 
work well for most  RF  detector applications, and are readily available 
and inexpensive.  


- Jim, KL7CC


OE5CSP-Chris wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I´d like to build the Rf probe from th K2 kit.Elecraft says I need a 1N34A
> Diode, but this one is hard to get in my small town.Can I take another one
> and which diode should I take?
>
> 73,Chris-OE5CSP
>