Re: Discriminator tap question

--- In [email protected], Don <stb55@...> wrote:
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> Usually it is advisable to use a small value ceramic cap like 0.01 uf to 
> block DC - no resistor needed - that would drop the signal some.
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> Doesn't hurt to use coax like RG-174 but not really needed. Depends on 
> how much you want to put into a project labor wise. Also I always think 
> about resale value - like putting holes for switches on a front panel.
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> Don KPC6NDB
> Upland, CA
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> Thanx Don.I've seen a couple of conflicting articles re this.Some recommend the resistor with coax,some just a wire from the tapping point straight to a phono socket on the rear of the radio.I've not seen the ceramic cap mentioned yet tho'.is that just connected in series,like the resistor would be? 
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