[R-390] Finally!!!

[Jim Brannigan]

Does "black/brown beauties" also refer to the yellow Aerovox capacitors?
Jim

> Some people like getting into the upper modules often, so maybe not
> replacing all of the problem capacitors is okay for them. I like tinkering
> with some things too. Still, there is that risk involved if you don't.
Time
> and again someone on the list is testing the brown beauties and most of
them
> are out of spec. I agree with being safe and replacing them.  Another
> advantage in replacing the paper electrolytics and black/brown beauties is
> that you will be reheating those ancient solder points. If you have the
MFP
> coated modules, this is a good time to make sure the grounding points are
> scraped clean. This has been a source of problems too. Plus, Scott has a
> good point where you would be doing the radio a lot of good in terms of
> performance. Tubes are great, but old caps ain't.
>
> Dave in Birmingham also sells recap kits. I bought one a while back and it
> is a good deal. It is a good deal on prices, and I saved hours of time
> looking up parts. He sends them separated and labeled in bags. No fuss, no
> muss.
>
>
> Barry Williams