Building Old Kits??

[David Harmon]

I would use new electrolytics and measure the resistors for
accuracy....replace where needed.

Dave K6XYZ

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Subject: Building Old Kits??


Hi Folks,

I'm getting ready build a few old unassembled heathkit's and other kits
from the 1960's and 1970's. I was wondering if I have to worry about the
original components degrading with time, or, should they still be ok if
never used in a circuit? Particularly, the capacitors and resistors.
Anything to worry about? Thanks for the help! 73 Paul W9BBR


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