[Heathkit] 1N191 Diodes in SB-610

[Bwana Bob]

Yes, Heath used them in a number of kits. I think they were used in 
mainframe computers in the '60's because I have a few in my diode drawer 
from my father's IBM days.


				Bob WB2VUF

Peter Markavage wrote:
> NTE equivalent is NTE109.
> Looks like it's nothing more then a fast switching general purpose
> germanium diode. Try a 1N34 or 1N34A.
> 
> Pete, wa2cwa
> 
> On Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:02:32 -0500 carl lowry <k4zrd at hotmail.com> writes:
>> In the Heathkit SB-610 is a single 1N191 diode.
>> This diode is apparently discontinued & hard to find.
>> Are their any sources for the particular diode or
>> what might be the equivlent ? Mouser/Allied/ & common
>> companies are not carring the 1N191.
>> Thanks... Carl, k4zrd
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