Vectronics VEC-121K - Manual (Page 22)

VEC-121K Owner's Manual Crystal Radio Set Kit
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! A 3/8” length of each of the diode’s lead ends is sharply folded back on
itself. This is done because the diode will be mounted in the DET1 and
DET2 Fahnstock clips. The diode lead wires are a very small diameter, and
may not be held tightly enough by the clip unless the leads are made a bit
thicker.
! Follow the diagram below, and clip the diode's anode lead into the DET1
Fahnstock clip, and the cathode lead (the lead with the band close to it) into
the DET2 Fahnstock clip. Gently pressing down on the clip opens the jaw,
permitting the wire lead to be inserted.
Find the tuning capacitor. Refer to the drawing below for the following steps.