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Bud dual section air variable capacitor, 18-250 pF per section, rated 2400 V Part # 1623

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  • Bud 1623 dual section air variable capacitor, 18-250 pF per section, rated 2400 V with .070 inch air gap. Heavy-duty approximately 10-1/2 inch long transmitting style unit with 1/4 inch shaft and 21 plates per section. Ideal for high-power RF amplifiers, antenna tuners, and amateur radio projects. Quality vintage American-made Bud construction for reliable performance. Available from Nationwide Radio & Eq. Sales.
  • Bud 1623 dual section air variable capacitor, 18-250 pF per section, rated 2400 V with .070 inch air gap. Heavy-duty approximately 10-1/2 inch long transmitting style unit with 1/4 inch shaft and 21 plates per section. Ideal for high-power RF amplifiers, antenna tuners, and amateur radio projects. Quality vintage American-made Bud construction for reliable performance. Available from Nationwide Radio & Eq. Sales.
  • Bud 1623 dual section air variable capacitor, 18-250 pF per section, rated 2400 V with .070 inch air gap. Heavy-duty approximately 10-1/2 inch long transmitting style unit with 1/4 inch shaft and 21 plates per section. Ideal for high-power RF amplifiers, antenna tuners, and amateur radio projects. Quality vintage American-made Bud construction for reliable performance. Available from Nationwide Radio & Eq. Sales.
  • Bud 1623 dual section air variable capacitor, 18-250 pF per section, rated 2400 V with .070 inch air gap. Heavy-duty approximately 10-1/2 inch long transmitting style unit with 1/4 inch shaft and 21 plates per section. Ideal for high-power RF amplifiers, antenna tuners, and amateur radio projects. Quality vintage American-made Bud construction for reliable performance. Available from Nationwide Radio & Eq. Sales.
  • Bud 1623 dual section air variable capacitor, 18-250 pF per section, rated 2400 V with .070 inch air gap. Heavy-duty approximately 10-1/2 inch long transmitting style unit with 1/4 inch shaft and 21 plates per section. Ideal for high-power RF amplifiers, antenna tuners, and amateur radio projects. Quality vintage American-made Bud construction for reliable performance. Available from Nationwide Radio & Eq. Sales.
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Bud dual section air variable capacitor, 18-250 pF per section, rated 2400 V Part # 1623

Specifications:
  • Manufacturer: Bud Radio / Bud Capacitor (Made in U.S.A.)
  • Model / Cat. No.: 1623
  • Sections: 2 (dual / split-stator)
  • Capacitance range: Approximately 18–250 pF (or 20–250 pF) per section
  • Voltage rating: 2400 V (2.4 kV)
  • Plate spacing / air gap: 0.070 inches (label and catalog)
  • Plates: 21 per section
  • Shaft: 1/4 inch diameter, round (extends both ends)
  • Overall length: Approximately 9.5–10.5 inches (body + shafts)
  • Other dimensions: Width ~3-3/4 to 4 inches, height ~5 inches (matches your 4 × 4 7/8 inches closely)
  • Construction: Heavy-duty dual-section transmitting-style air variable with metal frame, ceramic or equivalent supports, and center rotor contact for balanced operation
This is a classic Bud dual-section Master-style transmitting capacitor suitable for RF amplifiers, antenna tuners, and high-power ham radio applications.
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