[R-390] ReCap Kit

[Dennis Wade]

Dave puts together an excellent product.  I used one to recap my
Motorola with excellent results.

No connection other than a very satisfied customer.

          Dennis

On Nov 23, 2007 1:06 PM, Barry Williams <ba.williams at charter.net> wrote:
> Dave,
>
> It is good to hear from you again. I still have one of your recap packs
> still here.  Glad you are still around.
>
>
> Barry Williams
>
>
>
> > Fellow R-390A drivers,
> >
> > A few years back, I put together and  offered for sale a ReCap kit for the
> > R-390A radio.
> > The ReCap kit contained  the capacitors likely to need replacing in our
> > R-390A's.
> > I discontinued the  ReCap kit when demand slackened to near zero.
> > Interestingly, I have received  3 inquiries in as many weeks wanting to know
> > if ReCap kits are still  available.
> >
> > So, what I need to know is there now a demand for ReCap  kits before I spend
> > money to buy more capacitors ?
> >
> > All capacitors  in the ReCap kit are brand new, recent manufactured and
> > finest quality.
> > No  NOS stuff.
> >
> > What you get is 10 little poly bags with the value(s)  of the capacitors
> > clearly marked on the bag. No sorting from a pile  required.
> >
> > Anyone interested in bringing back the ReCap kit, please  email me off list.
> > Just say " I'm interested."
> > You are under absolutely  NO obligation to buy should I decide to do it.
> >
> > I sold the old ReCap  kits for $80 including postage in USA, slightly
> > higher to other countries. I  ship worldwide.
> > I will try to do as close to that as possible with the new  one.
> >
> >
> > Kindest  regards,
> > Dave
> > ******************************************************************************
> > *****************************
> >
> > R-390A  capacitor kit
> > I have put together a ReCap kit for the R-390A.
> > It consists  of:
> >
> > (13) 0.1  ufd, 600 V
> > C256, C309, C504, C505, C517,  C521, C528, C531, C536, C538, C543, C547, C548
> >
> > (7) 0.033 ufd,  600V
> > C275, C529, C533, C534, C541, C545, C602
> >
> > (7) 0.01 ufd,  600V
> > C549, C553, C601, C604, C605, C607, C608
> >
> > (3) 30 ufd, 300V  electrolytic C603A, C603B, C603C
> > (2) 47 ufd, 300V electrolytic C606A,  C606B
> > ( The above electrolytics have  axial leads. You can wire them  under the
> > chassis and leave the originals in placeto retain stock appearance.  Or you
> > can order capacitors small enough to fit inside the cans of C603 &  C606. Just
> > remember you will have to deal with the Dreaded Black Ukkumpucky  to get the
> > guts out of the cans C603 & C606. If you do not specify at the  time of your
> > order, the under the chassis capacitors will be  shipped.)
> >
> > Finally,one each of:
> > 0.047 ufd. 100 V C227
> > 8 ufd 30  V tantalum electrolytic C609
> > 50 ufd 50 V electrolytic C103
> > 0.22 ufd 100V  C101
> >
> > I cannot find a source for:
> > 2 ufd 500 V C551 oil filled  paper
> >
> > so, I will I will include a very high quality poly cap. I  have installed one
> > of
> > these in one of my R-390A's and I can say I cannot hear  any difference.They
> > work great. This is the AGC capacitor.
> >
> >
>
>
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-- 
Dennis L. Wade
KG6ZI
Carmichael, CA