> > How do the transistors get biased on?Given asymmetries in the values of=
 components and in the gain of the
> transistors, one transistor would conduct first and keep the other's
> base starved from current, until the capacitor to the base of the first
> transistor charges and its base current stops.
>
> Just perhaps it could work with careful choice of components values.

Or careless ;-).

For either base to get to say 0.5V there needs to be 50uA leakage
through the caps.
(9V - 2V LED) =3D 7V.
7V divided 6.5V/ 0.5V. Cap/Resistor.
I =3D V/R =3D 0.5/10k =3D 50 uA.

Good quality 85 C std caps tend not to work.
Junk may.



       Russell
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