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Old July 28th 09, 01:48 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors
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Default AR88 woes!


"MoiInAust" wrote in message
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Oh dear! I think I've hit a bad snag with my AR88D restoration. I was
trying to solder a lead back onto one of those trimmer caps (I mean
condensers!) under the chassis (in the front box). It is C22 (a 2-12 pf
air trimmer, range 3 high end osc). The solder would not take and then
after applying an 80 watt iron for some time the cap itself suddenly
started to melt! I stopped immediately. Have I destroyed it? Are spares
possible to get or can I use another type in this instance of desperation?


Check for shorts. If it is send me a picture & size and I will go look in
the junk box and see if I have something close for you.

Paul P.