[Heathkit] AM-2 SWR Question

[Peter Markavage]

Don't use a silicon type diode. Use a germanium like 1N34 or 1N3666.

Pete, wa2cwa

On Tue, 07 Feb 2006 10:11:43 -0500 TJRachwal <tjrachwal at comcast.net>
writes:
> Hello all,
>         I have a couple AM-2 swr meters and neither work but all the 
> 
> connections appear solid.  That being so, it seems to me the diodes 
> 
> must be fried.  Since I don't have a schematic nor parts list for 
> these and BAMA doesn't have a parts list with their schematic, I'm 
> checking to make sure I don't install the wrong diodes.  I'm 
> figuring 
> to use the 1N914.  My question is, "will these work or is there a 
> better choice?"
>         Thanks for your thoughts.
> 73....Ted, K8AQM