[Heathkit] SB-304

[Tom NØJMY - AAR7FV]

Hello Cory and the list.
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> The big 2200 and the other XICONs have a black stripe on the side marked 
> " -  -  -".  One end of the cap is black.   Does that mean that's the 
> "minus" end?

Actually, no.  On common axial electrolytic caps, the black end (which is an 
insulating material) will be your positive lead.  It's also identified by 
the indented ring or groove near one of the ends.

The can, or body, is negative, so you will note that the negative lead is 
attached directly to it.

> The other caps, the Nichicons,  have "-" arrows pointing to one end. 
> That's the "minus" end of the cap, correct?

That's affirmative, Sarge.

> I had been stalled on an SB-303 project for a while for a couple reasons. 
> This 303 has a low level AC hum in spite of replacing the main capacitor.

Could also be a ground-loop, too.

> Any of you with a '303 or '313, Tom has the caps.   Get em while their 
> hot!!!


Thanks for the kind words, Cory.  We've sold about 180 can-type caps and 
kits since February, thanks to our wonderful customers and friends.  Most 
recently we've started stocking the multi-section can-cap for the Hammarlund 
HQ-129X.  We also did our first prototype Halli SX-117.  On the Heathkit 
front, we stock DX-60, DX-100, HR-10, HW-16, SB-301, SB-303 (no cans), 
SB-310, SB-313 (no cans), and SB-401, in both complete recap kits and cans 
only.  The rest we can get on about 2 weeks notice.  We also stock many 
Drake units including the  2-A, 2-B, most R-4 variants, T-4, T-4X, most 
TR-4's and the TR-4C.

Couldn't do it without the generous technical help of many folks from this 
list.

I apologize for this shameless outburst of capitalism, but after all, Cory 
tee'd it up so perfectly, hi HI!

Tnx again es vy 73,
Tom  NØJMY
Hayseed Hamfest Co.
www.hayseedhamfest.com