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Bud Dual Section 16-70 pF 4000V Air Variable Capacitor

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  • Bud dual section air variable capacitor, approximately 16-70 pF per section, estimated 4000 V rating with 3/32 inch plate spacing. Heavy-duty 7 5/8 inch long transmitting style unit with 1/4 inch shaft. Ideal for high-power RF amplifiers, antenna tuners, and ham radio projects. Quality vintage American-made Bud construction for reliable performance. Available from Nationwide Radio & Eq. Sales.
  • Bud dual section air variable capacitor, approximately 16-70 pF per section, estimated 4000 V rating with 3/32 inch plate spacing. Heavy-duty 7 5/8 inch long transmitting style unit with 1/4 inch shaft. Ideal for high-power RF amplifiers, antenna tuners, and ham radio projects. Quality vintage American-made Bud construction for reliable performance. Available from Nationwide Radio & Eq. Sales.
  • Bud dual section air variable capacitor, approximately 16-70 pF per section, estimated 4000 V rating with 3/32 inch plate spacing. Heavy-duty 7 5/8 inch long transmitting style unit with 1/4 inch shaft. Ideal for high-power RF amplifiers, antenna tuners, and ham radio projects. Quality vintage American-made Bud construction for reliable performance. Available from Nationwide Radio & Eq. Sales.
  • Bud dual section air variable capacitor, approximately 16-70 pF per section, estimated 4000 V rating with 3/32 inch plate spacing. Heavy-duty 7 5/8 inch long transmitting style unit with 1/4 inch shaft. Ideal for high-power RF amplifiers, antenna tuners, and ham radio projects. Quality vintage American-made Bud construction for reliable performance. Available from Nationwide Radio & Eq. Sales.
  • Bud dual section air variable capacitor, approximately 16-70 pF per section, estimated 4000 V rating with 3/32 inch plate spacing. Heavy-duty 7 5/8 inch long transmitting style unit with 1/4 inch shaft. Ideal for high-power RF amplifiers, antenna tuners, and ham radio projects. Quality vintage American-made Bud construction for reliable performance. Available from Nationwide Radio & Eq. Sales.
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Bud Dual Section 16-70 pF 4000V Air Variable Capacitor

Specifications:
  • Manufacturer: Bud Radio / Bud Capacitor (Made in U.S.A.), logo stamped on end plates
  • Model: Unmarked / unknown exact catalog number (consistent with Bud dual-section Master series transmitting condensers, similar to BC-1626 family)
  • Sections: 2 (dual / split-stator)
  • Capacitance range: Approximately 16–70 pF per section
  • Voltage rating: Approximately 4000 V peak (estimated from ~0.094–0.100 inch air gap using period Bud voltage-to-gap tables; exact rating not marked)
  • Plate spacing / air gap: 3/32 inch (0.09375 inches)
  • Shaft: 1/4 inch diameter, extends both ends
  • Overall length: 7 5/8 inches
  • Other dimensions: Width 4 1/8 inches, height 3 5/16 inches
  • Construction: Heavy-duty dual-section transmitting-style air variable with metal frame, center rotor contact for balanced operation, and ceramic or equivalent insulation supports
This is a solid vintage Bud dual-section transmitting capacitor suitable for RF amplifiers, antenna tuners, and high-power amateur radio use.
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