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1948 Westinghouse Model 1821 (182) audio problems
captainclock1988
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09-11-2020, 07:06 PM
Quote:C2 33UF, C3 47UF current production Ecaps +20% -50%  This is all I have to say. Stay safe. David


So you're still suggesting that I put in caps that are undersized for the task? Icon_wtf  Icon_eek

If I would of done that and my radio ended up blowing up or catching on fire, then I would of blamed you and morzh for giving me shoddy information!  Icon_thumbdown Icon_mad

I've already got two 47 MFD caps ordered for this radio and that's what I'm going with.
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RE: 1948 Westinghouse Model 1821 (182) audio problems - by captainclock1988 - 09-11-2020, 07:06 PM



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