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RC Radio Condenser Model 273-6228-226 Triple Section Air Variable Capacitor 12-379 pF Each

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  • Genuine Radio Condenser Company (RC) triple-section air variable capacitor marked 273 6228 226. Each section measures 12–375 pF with approximately 1/64-inch plate spacing and a 1/4-inch × 1-inch shaft. Compact 4-3/8 × 1-7/8 × 2-inch size ideal for AM broadcast receivers, restorations, crystal sets, antenna tuners, and homebrew RF projects. Typical 600–700 V rating. Solid dual-bearing construction with solder-lug terminals. Clean used condition ready for immediate use in vintage or experimental radio work.
  • Genuine Radio Condenser Company (RC) triple-section air variable capacitor marked 273 6228 226. Each section measures 12–375 pF with approximately 1/64-inch plate spacing and a 1/4-inch × 1-inch shaft. Compact 4-3/8 × 1-7/8 × 2-inch size ideal for AM broadcast receivers, restorations, crystal sets, antenna tuners, and homebrew RF projects. Typical 600–700 V rating. Solid dual-bearing construction with solder-lug terminals. Clean used condition ready for immediate use in vintage or experimental radio work.
  • Genuine Radio Condenser Company (RC) triple-section air variable capacitor marked 273 6228 226. Each section measures 12–375 pF with approximately 1/64-inch plate spacing and a 1/4-inch × 1-inch shaft. Compact 4-3/8 × 1-7/8 × 2-inch size ideal for AM broadcast receivers, restorations, crystal sets, antenna tuners, and homebrew RF projects. Typical 600–700 V rating. Solid dual-bearing construction with solder-lug terminals. Clean used condition ready for immediate use in vintage or experimental radio work.
  • Genuine Radio Condenser Company (RC) triple-section air variable capacitor marked 273 6228 226. Each section measures 12–375 pF with approximately 1/64-inch plate spacing and a 1/4-inch × 1-inch shaft. Compact 4-3/8 × 1-7/8 × 2-inch size ideal for AM broadcast receivers, restorations, crystal sets, antenna tuners, and homebrew RF projects. Typical 600–700 V rating. Solid dual-bearing construction with solder-lug terminals. Clean used condition ready for immediate use in vintage or experimental radio work.
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RC Radio Condenser Model 273-6228-226 Triple Section Air Variable Capacitor 12-379 pF Each

Key Specifications:
  • Manufacturer: Radio Condenser Company (R/C or RC), Camden, NJ (EIA code 273)
  • Model / Marking: 273 6228 226 (6228 is a 1962 date code; 226 is the style/part identifier)
  • Sections: 3 (triple gang, common shaft)
  • Capacitance: 12 pF minimum – 375 pF maximum per section
  • Plate spacing: approximately 1/64 in (0.015–0.016 in)
  • Shaft: 1/4 in diameter × 3/4 in long
  • Overall dimensions: 4⅜ in L × 1⅞ in W × 2 in H
  • Approximate peak voltage rating: 600–700 V (typical for this close plate spacing used in broadcast-receiver tuning capacitors)
  • Construction: Aluminum plates, ceramic/steatite insulators, solder-lug terminals, dual bearings
This is a classic mid-1960s Radio Condenser Co. triple-section air variable of the type widely used in AM broadcast and communications receivers. The measured 12–375 pF range per section is typical of the common ~365 pF broadcast standard.
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