[NLRS] Ham-M starter capacitor question..

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson]

The Grainger capacitor is way cheaper than the original and the lower 
voltage on modern electrolytics just gives longer life. I endorse the 
Grainger capacitor. In fact, I see that MFJ/HyGain sells a 125 volt 
capacitor for that job: www.hy-gain.com/Product.php?productid=5151501

I didn't find the meter scale part number yet its mentioned in the CD45, 
Ham IV and Ham V on line manuals. Some vintages were reversible, some 
came with a spare scale. In the northland, I'd expect the south centered 
scale to be uncommon loose but popular.

One time I borrowed a south centered scale and made a xerox copy on good 
paper and glued that to my meter scale with rubber cement. Frayed paper 
edges near the center did sometimes make the meter catch, something to 
watch for. It should be possible to copy the north centered scale and 
then using white out and rub down lettering to change it to south 
centered though it would require changing all the numbers as well as the 
letters. Or just add 180 to the display in your head.

73, Jerry, K0CQ


On 1/17/2013 3:14 PM, Floyd Patten wrote:
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> I've been looking for a replacement starting capacitor for my Ham M (130-140 uf/50V) without much success.   Granger has the right capacitance but 120V.   Will this work with the reduced operating voltage.  Also, I'm looking  for a south-centered meter face to replace my north-centered one.  Anyone care to swap?
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> Bud
> w0lcp
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