[Henry] 3K Classic X tuned input caps

Wed Feb 22 05:36:25 EST 2012

Thanks for the reply Kevin. I may or may not replace them all. Depends on
how they test out. If they are well within tolerance, I will of course
leave them be.
Thank Again & 73
Brian / w5ami
On Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 11:54 AM, Kevin LaHaie <klahaie at centricata.com>wrote:
> Hi Brian
>> I have the 3K Classic X Mark II, and a pair of the 2K Classic X and the
> tuned inputs in BOTH use the RADIAL LEAD dipped mica caps.
>> Why replace them all? I don't agree with the logic that 'since one has
> failed, the others are sure to follow'. The caps are pretty robust.
>> It is a pretty simple exercise to remove and replace the RF deck in
> these, - so you aren't saving that much time. Just my opinion, of
> course, but if it ain't broke ...
>> 73 and hope you solve the problem with just the 75/80 input caps!
>> 73 Kevin K7ZS
>> On 2/20/2012 9:02 AM, henry-request at mailman.qth.net wrote:
> > Today's Topics:
> >
> > 1. 3K Classic X (W5AMI)
> >
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > I have the Henry 3K Classic (X) w/8877 and want to replace all the mica
> > caps on the tuned inputs. Without removing the RF deck right now to
> look,
> > does anyone know if RADIAL micas will work/fit, or are they a different
> > configuration? I've had it out before, but can't remember. I am seeing
> > nearly 2.0:1 SWR on 75 meters, and once before, in the past, I attempted
> to
> > adjust the coil, but ran out of turns on the core before it would get any
> > lower. Only thing I can think of is the caps have changed in value over
> > the years. I'm using 26 feet of RG8-X to the input, but have tried
> shorter
> > runs with no real change. I figure since I will be in there, I might has
> > well replace all the caps for the other bands too.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Brian / w5ami
> >
> >
> >
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