[Lowfer] Vacuum Var C Results

Mon, 26 Jan 2004 19:51:59 -0600

Any word out of those idiots yet???

Mike>WE0H

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
On Behalf Of John Andrews
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 2:18 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Lowfer] Vacuum Var C Results

Peter,

> And yes, from the Neb. Surplus site -- pricey! and connectors extra!

It's worth keeping an eye on Ebay for these things. I picked up a virtually
new 100 - 4000 pF 5kV unit last spring for $225.00. The mounting used tapped
holes at one end and a nut at the other, rather than clamp-around flanges,
so I was able to roll my own with some plexiglas and copper strap. The end
result is at:
http://webpages.charter.net/w1tag/NEWTX.jpg

Slight overkill for 1 watt, but the FCC may yet shed its grace upon me.

John A.

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