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2N3819 N-Channel RF Amplifier Equivalent

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Birdman
Sun Mar 29 2009, 11:55AM Print
Birdman Registered Member #1704 Joined: Fri Sept 19 2008, 08:54AM
Location: Box Hill North, VIC, Melbourne, AUS
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Hello all,

I am building a guitar amp, and I want to build a preamp to boost the signal for the main amp. I have the circuit, and i have no problems with it, except for this one FET. It it called a "2N3819 general-purpose FET". The Circuit can be seen here: http://www.redcircuits.com/Page120.htm

I cannot purchase this particular transistor from any shops i know of.

What transistor could i use instead?

Thanks
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GeordieBoy
Sun Mar 29 2009, 03:27PM
GeordieBoy Registered Member #1232 Joined: Wed Jan 16 2008, 10:53PM
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It's quite a common N-channel MOSFET made by many manufacturers, so you might be looking in the wrong places. Here in the UK, RS components, Farnell and even Maplin stock it.

Ebay is showing plenty of stock too!...

Item no's: 310131322283, 120281900555, 170312097990, 120397198871, 370167332618 etc...
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Steve Conner
Sun Mar 29 2009, 04:59PM
Steve Conner Registered Member #30 Joined: Fri Feb 03 2006, 10:52AM
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
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Indeed, it's a fairly common part, though it's a JFET, not a MOSFET. If you really can't get it, try the BF245A instead, I've built guitar preamps with these before.
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Birdman
Mon Mar 30 2009, 06:47AM
Birdman Registered Member #1704 Joined: Fri Sept 19 2008, 08:54AM
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here in AUS I usually go to jaycar and dick smith...
it wasnt showing up on their catalogues, so i might try ebay

thanks alot guys :)
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Proud Mary
Mon Mar 30 2009, 08:55AM
Proud Mary Registered Member #543 Joined: Tue Feb 20 2007, 04:26PM
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If you're stuck, I can send you a dozen from Blighty.

They cost almost nothing, so no need for money, but give a few dollars to refugees,

Christopher.
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Birdman
Mon Mar 30 2009, 09:00AM
Birdman Registered Member #1704 Joined: Fri Sept 19 2008, 08:54AM
Location: Box Hill North, VIC, Melbourne, AUS
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that'd be great, christopher

its ok, ive found a couple of transistors that might do the trick, but if they are unavailable, ill give you a call mate.

thanks :)
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