The two most common failures in the BTI amplifier are leaky filter
capacitors and a toasted bandswitch. Digikey now carries Panasonic 500V
electrolytic filter capacitors. Multitech Corp. makes replacement
bandswitches. The BTI info is near the top of my Web site. Photo
courtesy of Dan, KM6UC.
- An improved substitute for the 3-1000Z is the 3cx1200Z7, which has
1/10 as much feedback C as the orig. bottle. Thus, it is less squirrelly
at VHF.
cheerz
- R. L. Measures, a.k.a. Rich..., 805.386.3734,AG6K,
www.vcnet.com/measures.
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