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I guess anyone can repair a radio!
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I picked up a National SW-54 at a hamfest a while back. Take note that both of the big electrolytics are not attached to anything, just flopping around in there, even though both have nice metal straps around them that could easily short out just about anything under there. The upstart is that whoever installed them only used half of each so you'll notice unconnected wires from each.

[Image: http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab191...w54-7a.jpg]

Then there was this nice little Airline with a lytic taped to the IF and also grounded thru it. The other wire went right thru a hole in the chassis with no insulation around it.

[Image: http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab191...line-5.jpg]

Larry


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RE: I guess anyone can repair a radio! - by Arran - 04-20-2013, 08:56 PM
RE: I guess anyone can repair a radio! - by rocketeer - 04-21-2013, 07:44 AM



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