A high frequency filter kit in which resonating first and second electrical
circuits are enclosed between proximal and distal ends of a filter case.
Partitioning the inside of the enclosed resonant circuits may be performed
by a user to form at least a first cavity and a second cavity. The first
resonating circuit is then disposed inside the first cavity of the filter
case extending from the proximal end towards the distal end, and the
second resonating circuit is disposed inside the second cavity also
extending from the proximal end towards the distal end. Electrical signals
are coupled into the resonating circuits by an encased signal coupler
which is removably mounted by a coupling housing for supporting the signal
coupler at the proximal end of the filter case for positioning in the
vicinity of the resonating circuits. The kit thus facilitates enhanced
turnout time and communication of design specifications for manufacture by
specifying the basic components required to build the specific high
frequency filter, allowing the user to build prototype filters that may be
used for manufacturing a RF/microwave system or be provided as a sample to
the filter manufacturers.