Vacuum Variable Capacitor Cross-Reference..........
 

Hi Folks,

Anyone out there have the specs on an EEV(English Electric Valve) Variable
Vacuum Capacitor
#UC600A-6-70, or failing that, have a cross-reference for it to Jennings,
Comet, etc.?? Need to determine the range and voltage.

Thanks,
Butch K4NAU

Anyone out there have the specs on an EEV(English Electric Valve) Variable
Vacuum Capacitor
#UC600A-6-70, or failing that, have a cross-reference for it to Jennings,
Comet, etc.?? Need to determine the range and voltage.
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This being a homebrew =home'do' newsgroup ,may I suggest you check the
capacitance range with (for example) a MFJ 259B analyser (bought or
borrowed). This enables you to check capacitance range at RF frequencies up
to 170 MHz.

Max operating voltage can be checked with a 'HiPot' tester which can be
homebrewed or perhaps borrowed (local radio club member ) If you have
other High Voltage components to be tested , it is very much worthwhile to
homebrew a Hipot tester.
Have a look at Rich Measures AG6K's website .
I am the happy owner of a Danish made 30kV non-destructive insulation tester
,bought from a surplus store for equiv. $ 30.-
This instrument determines the breakdown voltage (in 3 ranges : 0 - 3 , 30
and 30 kV ) of components at a current down to 1 microampere.

Frank GM0CSZ / KN6WH.