Building Old Kits??

[Mark Graalman WB8JKR]

 Any electrolytics should be reformed, any carbon comp
resistors checked for proper value and all switch lugs and
terminal strip lugs or any thing that will take solder will need
to be cleaned. Sounds like a hassle, but it will save headaches
later on.

Mark  WB8JKR


On Thu, 29 May 2003 03:09:16 -0400 "pjhend at ameritech.net"
<pjhend at AMERITECH.NET> writes:
> 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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