Problems in a little PT2

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Problems in a little PT2

gregb
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01-02-2019, 10:50 PM

It is in parallel with the oscillator coil so appears like it is shorted. You would have to disconnect the wires from it to confirm for sure if it is shorted. I have come across shorted tuning caps when folks try cleaning with steel wool, never ever use steel wool around them.

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PT2 tuning capacitor - by elfiself - 01-02-2019, 10:47 PM

RE: Problems in a little PT2 - by Ron Ramirez - 01-03-2019, 03:54 PM

RE: Problems in a little PT2 - by elfiself - 01-04-2019, 03:45 PM

RE: Problems in a little PT2 - by Radioroslyn - 01-04-2019, 04:20 PM

RE: Problems in a little PT2 - by elfiself - 01-04-2019, 05:06 PM

RE: PT2 tuning capacitor - by gregb - 01-02-2019, 10:50 PM

RE: PT2 tuning capacitor - by elfiself - 01-02-2019, 11:26 PM

problems in a little PT2 - by elfiself - 01-03-2019, 02:11 PM

RE: PT2 tuning capacitor - by Radioroslyn - 01-03-2019, 02:49 PM

RE: PT2 tuning capacitor - by sam - 01-03-2019, 02:49 PM

Problems in a little PT2 - by elfiself - 01-03-2019, 03:49 PM

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