[Hallicrafters] SX-62 recap

[jeremy-ca]

>I did this a while back, although I don't remember the details well. What I 
>do
> remember is that there were one or two (at most) caps that I couldn't
> reach, even with the side panel off. The others I could get to with a
> a pair of old scissors (to snip the leads), a pair of forceps to hold the
> new caps (much better than long nosed pliers)and with some very ticklish
> soldering iron work.
>
> For the couple I couldn't reach I measured their capacitance in circuit,
> and found that, happily, they were within specs.
>
> When I came to do the SX-28 I bit the bullet and removed the RF unit
> sections, as advised by others. The SX-28 is an order of magnitude more
> difficult in this regard :-)
>

As much fun as a coil catacomb in a National? I havent found a SX-28 yet but 
have gone thru a 51J4 and R-390A which are Rube Goldberg mechanical marvels 
of increasing complexity.

Maybe thats why some stick with the S-38 series.

Julian, I tried to use the links on your site but they dont seem to work.

Carl
KM1H

> Julian
>
> Douglas wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> I've decide to consult the Oracle. I've just about
>> completed recapping my SX-62. It's been pretty easy
>> until now. For those of you that have done this
>> already, what did you do to get to the ones buried
>> under the band selector rod. Looks like I need to take
>> the side panel off. Removing the side panel cover
>> doesn't allow enough room as you know. Tricks, tips,
>> warnings... anyone?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Douglas
>>
>>
>> 
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