Variable Caps

[Charlie Mann]

check out a local "ham" fest--amateur radio folks use large (phys) variable
caps (w/knobs) to tune antennas.  Check out this URL:

http://www.arrl.com/

73s and best of luck,
Charlie Mann



jmcmahon at prometric.com wrote:

> I'm having trouble finding some parts, maybe one of you can help me.  I am
> looking for variable capacitors. Not just any variable capacitor, but ones
> that can be turned like a pot.  Ones large enough to attach a knob to and
> allow realtime control of it.  I have found an abundance of surface/pc
> mount and medium sized ones, but nothing to really fit my current project.
> Right now, I'm not concerned about which values of caps, but just where I
> can find them.  By the way, I am in the US, so a distributor/manufacturer
> in the US would be a plus.  Thanks guys, I know you'll come through for me.
>
>        Jason McMahon
>   experimental musician
> i break things on purpose