I am in the process of recapping a S-38 that was given to me. ? I have not powered it up. ?It still has all the paper capacitors and non polarized AC Plug. ?It has 6 tubes and a BFO. ? It does not have the C-38 and C-39 silver micas that, according to my schematic, were added to later models of S-38.
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I have found an extra 0.2 @200 V paper capacitor connected between Pin 6 of 12SK7 tube and ground. ?Its condition is similar to all the other paper capacitors that I am replacing. ?As far as the physical location, one lead is connected to the same ground lug that C-36 uses. ?
Should I replace it or not?
I would greatly appreciate any insights and suggestions, as my experience with vintage radios is minimal?
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73,
Barry W4LSV
W4LSV Barry