[R-390] Novice Question for C-609 and others

n4buq at knology.net n4buq at knology.net
Thu Mar 1 12:40:35 EST 2007


C327 is the cap across the transformer for the 1st crystal oscillator.  
Chuck recommends checking/replacing it if the oscillator output is low.

Barry - N4BUQ

On Thu, 1 Mar 2007 08:02:50 -0800, "Craig C. Heaton" 
<wd8kdg at worldnet.att.net> wrote :

> Hi John,
> 
> C-609 rings a bell, c-327 doesn't. Here is a link to Wei-i Li's Pearls of
> Wisdom. Down load the pdf file on capacitors. The exact military 
replacement
> and specs are in one of the post for C-609. By the way C-609 is a wet
> tantalum, Mouser has wets but are pricey!!! Nolan Lee's post suggests 
using
> (from memory) Vishay part# 150D106X9050R2B a solid tantalum 10uF @ 50V.
> 
> wd8kdg
> Craig
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: r-390-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:r-390-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of John Kopke
> Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 7:38 AM
> To: R-390 at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [R-390] Novice Question for C-609 and others
> 
> 
> Hello, I'm trying to find a replacement for c-609 and
> c-327. I realize I can get the 10 uf 35v replacement for
> c-609 at the local [Shack] ,but much rather get  say a
> Mallory manufactured component and at the original 8 uf
> value if possible. . Where does one go and what part
> numbers ect? Regards
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Barry
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