wonder what this diode is

[ant9985]

hi, i wondered what the diode 'D1' in the detector circuit is in this site:
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i need to build this circuit and im confused as theres all different types u can buy like schottky rectifier diodes and signal diodes.
If anyone could tell me the right type of diode to use for this circuit id be very greatful

regards, ant

 

[Nigel Goodwin]

hi, i wondered what the diode 'D1' in the detector circuit is in this site:
**broken link removed**

i need to build this circuit and im confused as theres all different types u can buy like schottky rectifier diodes and signal diodes.
If anyone could tell me the right type of diode to use for this circuit id be very greatful

It's just a normal silicon signal diode, a 1N4148 is a common type and often used.

 

[mramos1]

You can get them local at a radio shack (most of them still). 1n914 or 1n4148. If you live in the States.

 

[ant9985]

thnx a lot

 

[chixdigit]

You can actually still get them in Canadian Radio Shacks as well...well now they are "The Source" but yeeah...