variable capacitor question
 

Anyone know if the variable cap, that I'm assuming is included in this kit,
will suffice for the bc band loop I want to build?

http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...uct%5Fid=28-17
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Brian

http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...uct%5Fid=28-17
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****, I can't get it to link right. Here's the part number: 28-179

Brian wrote:

Anyone know if the variable cap, that I'm assuming is included in this kit,
will suffice for the bc band loop I want to build?

http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...uct%5Fid=28-17
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That link doesn't seem to take me to the kit. But I'm guessing you might need a
larger 365 pf (?) air variable to build a decent loop.

Can't recall where ya get em these days, but they are still available.

Someone will be along momentarily to help you!

Whats the capacitance Brian. This is the real Brian Hill by the way ;)

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"Brian" wrote in message
hlink.net...
Anyone know if the variable cap, that I'm assuming is included in this
kit,
will suffice for the bc band loop I want to build?


http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...uct%5Fid=28-17
9

Brian

I'm guessing 10-365pf would cover the majority of the broadcast band.


Brian

Brian wrote:

I'm guessing 10-365pf would cover the majority of the broadcast band.

Yep, that would be the one. Maybe Mouser Electronics still has 'em.

I know someone does.

Oh, if you mean the capacitance of the one in the kit, I really don't know.
I found the manual online, but didn't see any details for the capacitor.


Brian

"Brian" wrote in message
hlink.net...
Anyone know if the variable cap, that I'm assuming is included in this
kit,
will suffice for the bc band loop I want to build?


http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...uct%5Fid=28-17
9

I see a loopstick in the kit and they usually use a 365-pF cap to tune one
of those. Bear in mind the cap is probably a chintzy little thing with a
tiny knob. Check oselectronics.com (#BC14400, $10.95. p 96 of online
catalog) and tubesandmore.com (Antique Radio Parts, #C-V365, $11.95 and
probably the same cap). For what the kit costs I think you could get a
better cap, if that's all you need.

"PM"

"Brian" wrote in message
hlink.net...
Anyone know if the variable cap, that I'm assuming is included in this
kit,
will suffice for the bc band loop I want to build?


http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...uct%5Fid=28-17
9



http://www.midnightscience.com/catalog5.html There's a nice one right at
the top of the page..