The Ameritron RCS-4 uses three .01uF 1kV disc capacitors in parallel in
this position.
I don't think 4 ohms of XC is a biggie in the antenna system SWR, but
increased current handling capability of paralleled capacitors is a real
advantage at legal limit.
Tim N3QE
On Tue, Jun 25, 2019 at 4:30
The capacitor value is OK, but disc ceramics do handle current well.
73Bruce, k1fz
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Subject: Topband: Antenna Switch isolation capacitor
Hi All,
A friend
Hi All,
A friend on 160 has had a problem with a Heathkit remote antenna switch
due to a partial failure of the isolation capacitor in the remote unit.
It is a .02 uF 1.6 KV disc ceramic that isolates the DC from the antennas.
Since this results in about 4.4 ohms of XC - capacitive reactance in
