[Milsurplus] IN34A 1N60 detector diode question

[David Stinson]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Greg Mijal" <bluebirdtele at embarqmail.com>


> Hi what do you think is the most sensitive diode for the detection 
> of AM signals in the receiver?

Try one of the old "microwave" diodes- 1N21 or 1N23.
The ones that look like a little bullet with gold-plated ends and
a ceramic body.  Better in crystal sets than anything I've tried.