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Old February 14th 08, 05:03 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors
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Default Need info on "Gimmick Capacitor".

I am building a crystal tester and the circuit calls for two 220pf
caps in the oscillator. I didnt have any of these caps in the junque
box so I thought about making a couple gimmick caps. I understand this
is done by twisting some insulated wires together. Is there some guide
to use that will give you an approximate value? In other words, if I
have twisted some #26 enameled wire together does 1" equal some pf
value? Any info you may have on this will be appreciated.
w5kcm