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Show Arrangement to Obviate Use of an Extra Switch In many cases, particularly that of the antenna series condenser, it is often desirable to cut a condenser out of the circuit. The arrangement described de-scribed is ideal for this purpose, 'as it makes unnecessary the use of an extra switch, or a change in the lead-in lead-in wiring. As shown In the drawing, It consists con-sists of a brass strip, pointed at one end, and fastened under the nut belonging be-longing to one of the rods which hold Brass Rotor Condenser Is Shorted When Rotary Plates Touch Brass Strip. the stationary plates together. It may be placed on either'the front or hack end of the condenser, hut must he on the left side. It should he carefully shaped so that It will make contact with the outside rotary plate when the dial is turned slightly below zero. A condenser with this attachment should not be placed in any circuit where, when It Is shorted, the "A" or "B" batteries will also be shorted. Radio News. |