[R-390] Paper on failure modes of mica capacitors (historical)

[Jordan Arndt]

Yes, Hunt's were/are notorious for failing and splitting along the seams of 
the molded covering.... They were used in North American equipment as well, 
such as Stromberg Carlson P.A. amplifiers...

73...Jordan VE6ZT

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Les Locklear" <leslocklear at hotmail.com>
To: "Jim Whartenby" <old_radio at aol.com>; "R-390 Mailing List" 
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Sent: Friday, July 05, 2024 6:06 AM
Subject: Re: [R-390] Paper on failure modes of mica capacitors (historical)


> Virtually all the "Hunt" branded capacitors in the Racal RA-17 series 
> failed. I guess you call if the British version of the Black/Grey ladies 
> of death that were in lots of different receivers, but mainly Hammarlund 
> SP-600's.
>
> Les