Palomar Skipper 300 Linear Amplifier Refurb Kit HVCapRect Transistor Model 1&2

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READ FIRST BEFORE CLICKING BUY IT NOW !<br>This is<br>NOT AN OEM KIT.<br>The parts in this kit will get your amplifier working because these electronic parts have the same function & electrical characteristics of the original equipment parts. All Capacitors are radial not Axial. Of course. Usable tubes. Functioning Relays. Some parts may be of a higher current or voltage rating than original. They will work fine. The transistors may not be the same part number. but they will work if installed correctly. E.B.C. Emitter Base Collector.<br>You have to have<br>TOOLS<br>such as : 30 to 60 watt Iron or variable larger<br>soldering gun. Solder paste , at least one surgical tweezers ; needle nose pliers & Cheap Analog Multi-meter. Optional but good to have. Transistor checker/Capacitor tester.<br>A basic understanding of BJT transistors like emitter, base , collector LOCATION. The legs of the PNP or NPN transistors in the kit. How Diodes function. Signal & rectifier diodes. Anode - cathode. Capacitors - +.Relays.<br>You can teach yourself quickly these basics.<br>DO NOT BUY THIS KIT IF YOU<br>THINK IT IS "PLUG & PLAY" & DO NOT BUY IT IF YOU THINK IT IS SOMETHING<br>Else OTHER than a Collection of PARTS to be Installed BY YOU.<br>Two versions of Skipper 300 were manufactured. Early has metal toggle switches. It is "Hard Wired". No circuit boards. Later version has flimsy plastic toggle switches & circuit boards plus different relays.  Schematic is available for Generation 1 online CB tricks. Unfortunately not for Generation 2 or LDO Skipper Clone. LDO Skipper Clone is a bit different from generation 1&2 Palomar.<br>Generation 1 Skipper Hard Wired. Will be sent automatically UNLESS YOU SPECIFY<br>otherwise.<br>This listing is also for generation 2 & LDO Skipper Clone. 20 No insertion charge adds only per month . Soooo One Listing for all versions of Skipper ! Below is a second parts list description for Generation 2 & LDO Clone. I have an LDO. It's design is a bit better<br>than the original Palomar 1&2. LDO = Long Distance Operator.<br>Generation Two Skipper 300 uses Two circuit boards. I do not have a Schematic. However; I own a generation two. 1st generation uses robust metal toggle switches. 2nd flimsy plastic toggles.<br>However; Generation 2 uses better relays + Military Spec 3 Amp diodes and an improved circuit. Recently my Generation Two had issues. Lot of noise in my receiver<br>whenever I cranked up the Skipper. HV caps had been replaced. Also 1000uf cap.<br>But not the others ! Not bad 36+ years. Soo. Gues what. Generation 2 requires a slightly different kit.2X 22uf & 47uf caps. LDO Clone has a Superior B+ relay than 1&2.<br>Now. Please read. These are not OEM replacements. Modern Caps are quite small compared to the originals made back in the day LOL.<br>Negative feedback "Sent wrong Parts"? Just can't please everyone. Sent the right ones.<br>The best Sweep tube Amp in this power rating ever made. Dating from the seventies and<br>despite large numbers were not made-they are plentiful and in demand.<br>Originally a companion to the AM/SSB Palomar in a similar chassis.<br>Robust transformers, beautiful chassis. Compact design.<br>This unit is not like the 300M model which required having a fire extinguisher handy.<br>This Kit contains 3 NEW x 2905 transistors for the keyup and pre-amp circuit.<br>2 X NEW Modern High Voltage 105"C, Low Leakage low resistance 450v 120uf Capacitors.<br>From my experience re-furbishing and re-tubeing these Palomars 120uf pair is better<br>than<br>100uf 80uf or the 60uf originals. As you can see from the photos. Installing a<br>modern<br>low leakage low esr HV electrolytic is a snap. Equivalent quality or inferior axial<br>lead<br>capacitors or NOS caps are substantially more expensive than this kit.<br>New Old Stock HV Capacitors have an issue that is overlooked in the heat of the<br>moment of wanting to fix a HV supply. Age. Whether being used or not sitting on a<br>shelf Capacitors slowly degrade with age. There is a specific lenghy process called<br>reforming electrolytic capacitors. Who's got the time for that ?<br>The added benefit of this kit<br>is upgrading the rectifier diodes. Yes. The silicon di