[R-390] The saga cont pt 6 pleasant surprise

[k2cby]

I used the Vishay version of Orange Drops from Mouser to recap my R-390A,
and I regret doing so.

 

I have since re-capped an SP-600 using ceramic capacitors - the same sort
Hammarlund used in the 
later versions of the SP-600. They are much easier to fit into tight spots,
take up much less space, 
will generally require shorter lead lengths, I believe they will last just
as long as Orange Drops provided 
you buy quality parts.

 

I wish I had used disc ceramics to do my R-390A!

 

Miles B. Anderson, K2CBY
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Sag Harbor, NY 11963
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