The 1N60 is still available, 50v 50mA, ge. Like a ge version of the 1N4148 they are cheap and common. -Roman Peter L. Peres wrote: > > >I'm always curious why anyone would need a germanium diode when there > >are MUCH better diodes readily available. I do give credence to efforts > >at restoring original equipment. > > Could you give an example type number that is not 'unavailabilium' in > small quantity ? > > Ge is good in certain circuits because it has a soft knee. Replacing it > with a sharp knee modern Shottky or whatever diode produces entirely > different results. > > Peter > > -- > http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different > ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details. -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.