[FoxHunt] PIN diodes anyone?

[R. Simmons]

I think HP quit making PIN diodes in glass cases with wire leads maybe 6-7
years ago. I used to use 5082-3188 diodes, they were up to $18, each just
before they quit offering them completely.

Bob S.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Barry Fox" <foxbw at comcast.net>
To: <foxhunt at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 6:59 AM
Subject: [FoxHunt] PIN diodes anyone?


> I am thinking of building a "Double-Duckie" as seen on page 14-17 of the
> 15th Edition (1988) of the ARRL Antenna Manual.  So far I have been
> unable to find a source of the PIN diodes, HP #5082-3077.  Anyone out
> there build one of these and have a couple of spares or know of a source?
> Or at least a very good substitute?  The handbook seems to prefer the HP
> over other choices in the article.  A search of the usual vendors yielded
> no luck, no doubt since a lot of diodes have come and gone since 1988.
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> BTW, I hide a "foxbox" in the north central MA area most weekends, but
> not this one as we are all involved in Field Day.  Anyone in the area
> or passing through is welcome to seek it out and sign the log.
> Go to:  http://home.comcast.net/~foxbw/  for latest info.  For the next
> several weeks it will be hidden in various spots in the Cowdrey Nature
> Preserve off Rte 2A in Lunenburg, MA.
> Thanks for any help on the diodes,
> 73,
> Barry - W1HFN
> Sterling, MA
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