Hi Bill,
> I am at a loss for an explanation on this one. When switched to 10
> meters/AUX, the 160 meter capacitor in question is out of the circuit. I
> checked the bandswitch wafer(s) and there is not a short or problem,
> everything checked out like it should have (or at least I think).
>
> The 160 capacitor is connected to a beefy wire that is connected between
> the wafer and a side wall. This lead is long and goes across the top of
> the variable Load capacitor in the PI/Tank circuit. I might also mention
> that the tube is running much hotter at 10 than on the other bands, the
> outer case above the tube is uncomfortably hot.
Is the switch in your LK-500 a pick-up and hold type, where as it
moves along the unused taps are tied to the common terminal??
You can get series resonances on big components with long leads
also, but that is unlikely from what you describe. Tell us about the
type of bandswitch.
73, Tom W8JI
w8ji@contesting.com
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