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

[Craig C Heaton]

Miles,

Have to ask; were the results of using Orange Drops that poor?

Thanks,
Craig

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On Behalf Of k2cby
Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2010 8:02 AM
To: R-390 Mailman
Subject: [R-390] The saga cont pt 6 pleasant surprise

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
16 Round Pond Lane
Sag Harbor, NY 11963
Tel.: (631) 725-4400

Fax.: (631) 725-2223
e-mail: k2cby at optonline.net  

 


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