148 gtl alignment

[kaos513]

In the alignment procedure says to use 0.01 UF for rf generator but doesn't say which type?

 

[Handy Andy]

For your sense test jig?

Pretty much any 0.01uF (103) will do.

I mean don't go out of your way looking for NPO tolerance and values for it.

 

[kaos513]

Ceramic cap 103 ?

 

[Handy Andy]

Referring to ...

Like Resistor Color Code...

562 = 5.6K or 5,600 ohm

How many zeros (Multiplier) from 1 picofarad (103 is 10,000pF the first two digits are the most significant of the value = in this case = 10 with 3 zeros behind it or 10,000pF)

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[Handy Andy]

After that, you're scoping RF, so you can NOT use a polarized capacitor - you can make it explode due to gassing as it tries to pass current from the tip into the monitor/tester

So non-polarized Disc...best way...one lead soldered to the probe tip and the other to the test center conductor or positive lead of the test cable - with shield being of course, ground.

I'm not trying to be rude here but...
I though you said you fix radios...

Foy you to not understand the 103 Disc Cap and value - I just need to switch gears. But what you will find is not one cap out there now is going to show you or teach you how to translate it's value - you'll have to recognize it.

From Magnum/RF Limited
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Some schematics have already defaulted to this marking scheme - Inductors and Resistors also use it.

Note that some use the "P" designation - that means you can read it direct else - like the 223 is 0.022 uF in reference value from older days...