[R-390] I sense a little SPARK! is back

[Scott, Barry (Clyde B)]

Roger,

I seem to recall only putting in a 400V OD here.  Whatever Dave (a guy on
the list that offers(offered?) capacitor kits) included in his rebuild kit
is what is in my radio.

Barry(III) - N4BUQ


> Well, Well... I'm a newbee, but I sense that the posts from a 
> couple of "Old Timers" (OT's) has put a little spark! back in 
> the group. Great! to see, and a little humor too.
> 
> OK, now a question to the "Underpaid Research Group" (URG). I 
> have decided to take the conservative approach with respect 
> to C533 and replace it on my newly acquired '55 Collins R390A 
> that has been in an attic for 15 years. Mouser did not have 
> any of the Orange drop 600v caps, so they sent me some 
> 0.01ufd 400v & 800v Vishay/Sprague Orange drops, which should 
> I put in? I also read somewhere a recommendation that as long 
> as you are at it you might consider putting 2 in parallel for 
> back up. 
> 
> Comments suggestion from the OT's & URG appreciated.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Roger Agnew - K1KQ - Austin, TX - 888-536-5500