PALSTAR (Paul Hrivnak) also carries a line of HV air variables. Check out his
page.
Phil (VE3OZZ)
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> Igor,
>
> Search for Heathkit and Kenwood TL-922 on the net. If you can't find exact
> replacement you can buy a v. cap with equal or similar plates and re-plate.
> Some hams end up with old v. caps that have 6 or so plates screwed up from
> arcing or attempted "filing". It takes about an hour to change out the
> plates once you get the device out of the amplifier. I have done it twice.
> Re-centering or re-spacing the plates during final reassemble is important.
>
> I have not attempted to dress the damaged plates as a repair but I'm sure it
> is completely doable after disassembly.
>
> Surplus Sales of Nebraska has v. caps with similar plates. The may even
> have a suitable new replacement. I bought a new Tune cap for an SB-221 from
> them. It was actually for a SB-220 but the SB-221 chassis will take either
> cap. The 221 cap is 1/2 inch longer that the 220.
>
> If you melt solder well you may consider the Kenwood TL-922 QSK mod designed
> by Measures to eliminate hot switching. He furnishes most of the parts for
> about $21.00. (He should furnish all except the Vacuum relay and charge
> more.)
>
> Bob, N5CNN
> bhut@nol.net
> **************************************
>
>
> On Sun, 11 Oct 1998 01:29:16 -0700 (PDT) igor rosky <irosky@yahoo.com>
> writes:
> >
> > I have just lost a 3-500z in TL922, it has also caused a lot of arc
> >damage to the load capacitor, which has very fine plate spacing, does
> >anybody know if this is still available from Kenwood, or is there a
> >suitable substitute that will fit in its place.
> >
> >Igor
> >
>
> Arc damage more likely caused the 3-500Z to fail. That Load capacitor
> does not like high VSWR or hot switching from that archaic TX-RX relay.
> Kenwood still carries TL-922 parts, check their web page or call
> 310-639-5300 for the Service Dept.
> While you are at it make sure there is no damage to the grid and bias
> circuit components.
>
> Cant blame this one on parasitics I bet!
>
> 73 Carl KM1H
>
>
>
>
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