[ARC5] Aligning BC-453-B. (Solved) Benefit from repairing a 'junker' (long)

[Bill Cromwell]

Hi Jeep,

Age is a key factor. Dave Stinson tells us and others agree (me too) 
that using lower B+ allows us to run the old radios longer on the 
original, aging parts. I have noticed that I do better when I operate 
myself at a lower voltage <evil grin>.

73,

Bill  KU8H


On 01/30/2015 09:39 AM, DSP3 wrote:
> Tangential to the ongoing discussion, might someone tell me when the 
> transition to plastic wire came about?  I find that these sets are 
> infinitely easier to troubleshoot and trace issues and that components 
> are (surprise...surprise...) relatively in-spec.  I find few resistors 
> way out in "plastic wire" units that are found in good physical 
> condition.  It may well be that its _all_ attributable to age.   
> Still, there is a clear transition....
>
> Jeep - K3HVG
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