[R-390] Orange Drop vs ceramic disc

[Barry]

> Ben: If I may suggest, the ODs are fine caps, but they are radial-lead caps
> (designed for PC board mounting).  If you are going to redo a boatanchor, I
> generally find that real axial-lead polypropylene caps (Illinois Capacitor
> or equal) are a whole lot easier to work with.
> I've done about a half-dozen boatanchors (and one Pilot AM-FM tuner used in
> a broadcast station) with the Illinois Capacitor axial-lead caps from
> Antique Electronics Supply, and I've always been very satisfied.
> Just a thought.
> 
> Thanks,
> Dave Maples

I second that.  Axial leads where the originals were axial are so much easier to work with.

Barry - N4BUQ