"Dave" wrote in message
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Hey all,

Would an air-gap tuning capacitor intended for transmitting hook up any
differently from an air-gap tuning capacitor intended for receiving? I
built a project following the schematic for a commercial product, but the
(intended for transmitting) capacitor doesn't like being hooked up with
the stator grounded. Can't figure out how to make it work the way the
schematic is drawn, so I ungrounded the stator and take the input for the
amplifier from there instead of the rotor. And doing this, it works fine.
Anyone have any input? I'm all ears...

Thanks,

Dave



Thanks, all, for your input the rotor being normally grounded to frame,
etc. This makes sense, as the rotor has threads for a nut to fasten it in
place against the chassis/case. Please don't take my silence as not
caring/listening-I'm fiddling with it trying to understand what I have in my
hands, and how to make it work. *All* of your input is greatly appreciated.
Each and every one of you. You have the experience I lack, and I value your
feedback.

Trying to put it all into action...

Dave