K5PC wrote:
"Make sure you have an RF choke accross the output of the amp because is is
just a matter of time until those "TV" type doorknobs are going to smoke.
They are not RF rated for 1500 watts."
Not to argue with K5PC, but I've had such caps as plate blockers in my 15M
3-1000Z for ten years with no problems whatsoever.
What is it about these caps that makes them unsuitable? Ceramic design,
15KV rating, and with appropriate amounts of C - what is it?
73,
Dave/K8CC
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