I can't believe it's all that critical. Typically 1,000 pF is a common value for RF bypassing. Since it's just a temporary connection point, I don't think I'd worry too much about it.
Chuck WB2EDV ----- Original Message ----- From: "travis8303" <travis8...@yahoo.com> To: <Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 6:07 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Decibel Z-Matcher Replacement Feed-Thru? > If anyone can help out with this feed thru part, I have the same issue and > need one as well. > > Thanks, > Travis > AA9NV > > --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "k7icu" <k7...@...> wrote: >> >> I have a sick Decibel DB4330 Z-Matcher with a crushed and mangled >> feed-thru "capacitor" (looks more like a ceramic non-capacitor feed-thru >> to me). Anyone know if the original feed-thru part is still available >> out there? Rough details: 10-32 x 3/8" body; 1" long 15 AWG wire ; >> ceramic insulator; 0.22" mounting hole; 5/16" flat hex-shaped outside >> end and a 10-32 nut inside the box. >> >> James K7ICU >>