Fw: [Heathkit] HW100 prod det diodes

Wed, 13 Feb 2002 16:58:45 -0600

The 1N34s are low loss germanium signal diodes 
for a reason.

The 1N914s are silicon diodes and signals levels 
will suffer greatly. Much better to get a hot carrier 
diode or one of the HP Schottky diodes 5082 series 
(5082-xxxx). Brad Thompson has matched quad 
sets (cheap)   [email protected]

I took data on these diodes on an SB-104 and they 
are terrific. 

If he is out, send me an e-mail.

73s  Kees K5BCQ

--------- Forwarded message ----------
From: "R.J.Keller" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2002 17:39:47 -0500
Subject: [Heathkit] HW100 prod det diodes
Message-ID: <000701c1b4df$71d0caa0$f52b04d1@oemcomputer>

Hi Heathkit fans,
I read somewhere that audio quality can be improved by substituting
Schottky hot carrier diodes in the prod det for the 1N34A's supplied
by Heath. I went through my junk box and the best I can come up with
is high speed silicon switching diodes type 1N914. I would thinik this
would be better than the 1N34's but would appreciate some input on the
pro's and con's.
73 Dick KF4NS

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