[Hallicrafters] More SX99 questions

[rbethman]

Dan,

A "gimmick" is a low value capacitor that is made by twisting what is 
usually enameled wire a "few" turns.  They were normally a low voltage 
component.

Bob - N0DGN

n8ie at woh.rr.com wrote:
> While working on getting the SX99 back up and running I have another question.
>
> One of the main faults was the wire running from pin 3 of V5 to pin4 of V4 came off. It did not look like it was originally on very well to begin with.
>
> This wire is shielded and in the schematic is listed in part as C38 Gimmick 2uF.
> Exactly what is a "gimmick" capacitor?
>
> Thanks es 73
> Dan, N8IE
>   

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Bob - NØDGN