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Old 11th Dec 2019, 2:19 pm   #72
Silicon
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Default Re: RCA AR88D Comms Receiver.

I have seen several statements that the coil formers in the AR88 are made from Polystyrene.

If this is true, they may be deformed by heat.

It has a 'glass transition temperature' of 100 degrees C, so be careful if using a hot air gun..

Last edited by Silicon; 11th Dec 2019 at 2:23 pm. Reason: More info.
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