[Hallicrafters] SX-28A Recapping

[W1gfh at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/25/03 5:49:31 PM, mikesmout at sympatico.ca writes:
>I realized that when I replaced all of the old paper
>caps that I was robbing the chassis of originality, but it had to be done
>to render the rig "useable". I could not do the same with the electrolytics.
>I did not think it was appropriate to look into a cavity on the chassis,
>where three electolytic cans were once located and see five new electolytics
>taking their place. 

Congrats on the fine job, Mike. I didn't go to the extent of "hiding" the 
electrolytics. My five new Sprague "Atom" lytics are neatly routed and tie 
wrapped in place. A number of Sprague Orange Drops surround them, as do the 
occasional new sandstone power resistor. I guess I'm not a stickler for 
museum-quality originality. Although I would never upgrade any part of the 
receiver with solid-state devices, in my opinion, new parts (caps, resistors, 
etc) look just as attractive in the underside of a "working radio" as the 
old, original ones. 

Joe W1GFH/6