Need driver tuning capacitor for SB-401; sources?

[Garey Barrell]

Have you tried

<http://www.orenelliottproducts.com/custom.htm>

They apparently made caps for Heath, and are "Ham friendly".

73, Garey - K4OAH
Atlanta

Drake B & C-Line Service CDs
<http://www.k4oah.com>



Steve G1KWF wrote:
> Hi Rob,
>
> Having the same problem on a SB-401 I am restoring. Assume it is the 200pF
> sections, used in the 80m setting, of the capacitor that are arcing and
> causing the problem.
>
> If you find a source of replacements please let us know.
>
> Regards
>
> Steve G1KWF
>
>
>
> On Mon, 13 Mar 2006 10:09:26 -0500, Robert Myers <rsmyers at ROGERS.COM> wrote:
>
>   
>> Hello all:
>>
>> I need a new DRIVER tuning capacitor for my SB-401 transmitter.  Due to
>> imperfect spacing, some plates are arcing in certain positions of
>> rotation.  This is the capacitor turned directly from the font panel
>> 'DRIVER' control on the left side of the radio.
>>
>> Heath Part No.: 26-74.  It is a 20-200-20-200 pf 4-section variable.
>>
>> Are these still made new or available NOS?  Does anyone know of a source
>> for these, or does anyone have one they would sell?
>>
>> Thanks very much,
>> --- Rob Myers, VE3JQL.
>>     

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