[Boatanchors] Re: Polyester vs. Polypropylene Orange-Drops? [Also component lifetimes]

[Todd Bigelow - PS]

Never heard of 'em, Joe - do you have a link to post for their site? The
more we bring these things out to the attention of others, the better it
will be for the manufacturers over time and the less likely we will lose
them and end up buying the 'cheap' asian equivalents. I'd much rather
help our economy than someone else's - particularly with all the help
we've given the world over the last century and how often they're
willing to turn their backs or kick us in the teeth for it.

*rant mode off

Maybe it would be a good idea for listmembers to post their favorite
links for companies who still manufacture and/or sell parts and
components for vintage gear, then keep a list somewhere like the R-390
archives? The more we share and invite others to contribute, the better
the list would become. I'd be willing to make up a freebie page online
even, once I learn html coding. Of course, at the rate I'm going, that
might be another year or decade...

I really want to find some companies who provide decent can-type
electrolytics. I know AES sells some new ones made with the old Aerovox
equipment, but the line is very limited. Twist-Lok, Lug mount type, etc.
are the ones we often seek but seldom find.

de Todd/'Boomer'  KA1KAQ

Joe Foley wrote:

> Don't forget AVX!
>
> They make capacitors about 40 miles from me in one of
> the most depressed areas of New York State!!
>
> Joe