[R-390] Orange Drop vs ceramic disc

[Curt Nixon]

Randy and Sherry Guttery wrote:
> On 4/1/2011 10:25 AM, Curt Nixon wrote:
>   
>> Found this interesting discussion of metalized vs foil 
>> types and
>> specifics of the "healing" mechanism.
>>
>> I doubt that the energies specified would ever be a catastrophic event
>> in any blocking application in a receiver.
>>     
> You're braver than I am - I just don't wish to take chances 
> with a mechanical filter (or RF / IF coil); esp. with a 
> better solution easily at hand.
>
>   
Yes...absolutely..that is a "special situation"  I have replaced that 
particular cap with a foil based QD rated at 600V.

Curt