[R-390] Lead Lengths (was Resistors, SSB)

[Drew Papanek]

On Thu, 16 Jan 2003 08:03:27 Barry (BLW) wrote:

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>When I replaced old caps in a Bogen amp I had a few places where new caps
>were not long enough. I had some places where I could solder in a terminal
>strip to the chassis. I used those to tie in original wires to the strip 
>and
>then attach the new parts. I like this approach better than splicing.

That method works well too.

When replacing caps in applications where they are already on terminal 
strips/standoffs, a reverse of this method can be used.  On an R-390A IF 
deck I have put replacement caps right on tube socket pins when originals 
were standoff-mounted. The smaller size of modern caps makes this possible.  
A note about relocation can be written on chassis under original cap 
location.  This method gives shorter lead lengths and often eliminates need 
for insulating sleeving (but will not appeal to purists).

Drew


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