[R-390] Orange Drop vs ceramic disc

[rbethman]

The difference in performance between the two R-390A/URRs that you did 
have so many variables that it is impossible to say why.  Could be the 
difference in alignment, methodology of restoration, or different 
manufacturer of the actual radio.

You have been using HP equipment lately.  What did you use before that?

          N-O-W

Yes, BUT what is being discussed is SURGES and the SELF HEALING properties.

Everything EXCEPT my BC-610 and T-213 is *ALWAYS* powered through a 
SURGE SUPPRESSOR!

I've seen too many things get zapped!

I guess it was about two years after getting licensed, 1980, that ANY 
power strip I owned had MOVs added.  I then began procuring ONLY those 
that are "Surge Protected".

So I haven't had ANY problems.

My guess is that "some" things get overblown.  Everyone needs to step 
back and evaluate THEIR situation.  Then make your decisions and choices.

Bob - N0DGN

On 4/1/2011 9:47 AM, Barry wrote:
>> I'd have to ask Barry if having used ODs - "Do you notice ANY
>> degradation?"
>> Bob - N0DGN
> I have used both OD's and the metalized polypropylene film caps below to restore two different R390As:
>
> http://www.justradios.com/capacitors.html
>
> Neither radio performed exactly like the other but I can't say that had anything to do with the caps used.
>
> I think Don's comments about the MPFs are not that they don't work well, but just that they may fail more often.
>
> Barry - N4BUQ