[R-390] That's more like it!!!

Wed, 28 Jan 2004 13:40:58 -0500

I quite agree.  As evidence, I point out that the later EAC production used the yellow axial-lead polyester capacitors,  even though Orange Drops had been around for quite some time already and the incremental price increase would have been insignificant.  But then, the R-390A was a "build-to-print" design and challenging the parts list under those conditions would have been risky business.

When/if I re-cap the '55 Collins I'll use the yellow polyesters (with a protective heat-shrink coat).

regards,

Mahlon - K4OQ

> -----Original Message-----
> From: 	Cecil Acuff [mailto:[email protected]]
> Sent:	Tuesday, January 27, 2004 6:30 PM
> To:	K3PID; [email protected]; [email protected]
> Subject:	Re: [R-390] That's more like it!!!
> 
> Hi Guys,
> 
>         I don't know that there is any one "Accepted" cap specified by this
> group of believers but I think the Orange Drops are probably the most
> used...but certainly not the only cure for what ails these radios.  I have
> heard of many caps of similar design being used.  I for one would prefer one
> with the leads coming out the ends like the originals....they would be
> easier to mount.
> 
> Cecil....