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Air Variable Capacitor, Dual section 15-166 / 11-88 pF

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  • Vintage dual-section air variable capacitor, 15–166 pF and 11–88 pF. Features 1/64-inch plate spacing, 1/4-inch shaft, aluminum frame, and ceramic insulators. Measures approximately 7¾" long × 2½" wide × 3⅜" high. Approximately 1000 V peak rating based on air gap. Excellent for classic radio restoration, multi-band HF receivers, antenna tuners, or experimental RF projects. Smooth dual-bearing rotation and multiple stator terminals. Quality used dual-gang variable capacitor perfect for boat-anchor builders and collectors of vintage radio components.
  • Vintage dual-section air variable capacitor, 15–166 pF and 11–88 pF. Features 1/64-inch plate spacing, 1/4-inch shaft, aluminum frame, and ceramic insulators. Measures approximately 7¾" long × 2½" wide × 3⅜" high. Approximately 1000 V peak rating based on air gap. Excellent for classic radio restoration, multi-band HF receivers, antenna tuners, or experimental RF projects. Smooth dual-bearing rotation and multiple stator terminals. Quality used dual-gang variable capacitor perfect for boat-anchor builders and collectors of vintage radio components.
  • Vintage dual-section air variable capacitor, 15–166 pF and 11–88 pF. Features 1/64-inch plate spacing, 1/4-inch shaft, aluminum frame, and ceramic insulators. Measures approximately 7¾" long × 2½" wide × 3⅜" high. Approximately 1000 V peak rating based on air gap. Excellent for classic radio restoration, multi-band HF receivers, antenna tuners, or experimental RF projects. Smooth dual-bearing rotation and multiple stator terminals. Quality used dual-gang variable capacitor perfect for boat-anchor builders and collectors of vintage radio components.
  • Vintage dual-section air variable capacitor, 15–166 pF and 11–88 pF. Features 1/64-inch plate spacing, 1/4-inch shaft, aluminum frame, and ceramic insulators. Measures approximately 7¾" long × 2½" wide × 3⅜" high. Approximately 1000 V peak rating based on air gap. Excellent for classic radio restoration, multi-band HF receivers, antenna tuners, or experimental RF projects. Smooth dual-bearing rotation and multiple stator terminals. Quality used dual-gang variable capacitor perfect for boat-anchor builders and collectors of vintage radio components.
  • Vintage dual-section air variable capacitor, 15–166 pF and 11–88 pF. Features 1/64-inch plate spacing, 1/4-inch shaft, aluminum frame, and ceramic insulators. Measures approximately 7¾" long × 2½" wide × 3⅜" high. Approximately 1000 V peak rating based on air gap. Excellent for classic radio restoration, multi-band HF receivers, antenna tuners, or experimental RF projects. Smooth dual-bearing rotation and multiple stator terminals. Quality used dual-gang variable capacitor perfect for boat-anchor builders and collectors of vintage radio components.
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Air Variable Capacitor, Dual section 15-166 / 11-88 pF

Key Specifications & Information
  • Type: Dual-section (2-gang) air dielectric variable capacitor.
  • Capacitance:
    – Section 1: 15 pF minimum to 166 pF maximum
    – Section 2: 11 pF minimum to 88 pF maximum
  • Plate spacing: 1/64 inch (≈ 0.0156 inch)
  • Shaft: 1/4-inch diameter
  • Dimensions: Length 7¾ inches, Width 2½ inches, Height 3⅜ inches
  • Construction: Aluminum frame and plates with ceramic (steatite-style) insulators, dual-bearing support, multiple stator terminals. Ceramic pieces marked with codes such as 150/90-4 and FO-4 (typical of mid-20th-century commercial/military-grade units from makers such as Cardwell, Hammarlund, or similar).
Voltage Rating: Approximately 1000 V peak (based on the 1/64-inch air gap). Close-spaced plates of this type are typically rated in the 600–1000 V range and are well suited for receiving circuits or low-to-medium power RF applications.This is a classic dual-gang tuning capacitor ideal for multi-band receivers, antenna tuners, or experimental RF projects where independent or paralleled sections are useful.
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