[Hammarlund] SP-600 Recap

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Hi Chuck, et al,
    Where did you get the idea that the IF cans in an SP-600 must be removed 
in order that  their capacitors be replaced?  I have rebuilt literally 
dozens of SP-600's and have never removed an IF can for that.  The cover 
over them, yes, but the whole assembly? no.   Just remove the side panel and 
it makes the job relatively easy.
  Re-doing an SP-600 is a major undertaking, but if Wes, or anyone, takes 
note of the references I gave him yesterday, he should be able to manage it 
if he has any experience and some decent tools.  He might also benefit from 
the info and pix on www.boatanchors.org re: the SP-600 jobs that have been 
done.
73,

Al, W8UT
New Bern, NC
www.boatanchors.org
www.hammalund.info

"there is nothing -absolutely nothing- half as much worth doing as
 simply messing about in boats."
   Ratty, to Mole


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Charles Ochs" <chuckochs at hotmail.com>
To: <hammarlund at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2013 1:46 PM
Subject: [Hammarlund] SP-600 Recap


> It sounds like you have little or no experience doing this type of work. 
> Not a problem-everybody has to start somewhere.However-The SP-600 is a 
> "major" radio, and a well restored one has considerable value. I would 
> suggest that you first start out with a more "disposable" radio, such as 
> an AA-5, or some set that will not be a big deal if you destroy it. Get 
> your skills up to a good level before you open up the "big guy".
> The SP-600 presents several "advanced" challenges to the restorer. The IF 
> cans have capacitors which must be replaced, and the cans have to be 
> removed from the chassis in order to facilitate replacement of said 
> capacitors. NOT for the un-skilled.
> I don't want to discourage you from doing this job, but don't want to see 
> another SP-600 turned into a junker either.ChuckN1LNH
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