[Hallicrafters] Silver mica measurements

[Rob Copeland]

Yes, the cap has to be remove in order to be tested.

I think this will help clear it up! :)

Rob

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From: kd4e [mailto:kd4e at verizon.net]
Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 7:57 PM
To: Rob Copeland
Cc: Hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] Silver mica measurements


Is the Vellemann DVM6243 in in-circuit cap tester
or must the cap generally be removed?

> I wish that were the case however the Capacitance Tester I have is
> practically brand new(Vellemann Model: DVM6243) and I have checked virgin
> silver micas with it and found the unit to be consistantly accurate. I
have
> also checked it against another Capacitance Tester and they matched within
> one or two nanofarads at the lowest of settings. I did find one or two
that
> were close in my SX-28, but I replaced them anyway because I had some
newer
> ones lying around that were within tolerance. I figure... seeing how I
plan
> on keeping this one that it is worth the effort.
> Thanks for your help! :)   Rob Copeland

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Thanks! & 73,
doc, KD4E
... somewhere in FL
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