Another newbie question (choosing capacitors)

[Electronic M]

Originally Posted by albanks

How in the world did most of you get your start? I feel like I am not smart enough to be in this hobby but for the love of my sets and all things '60's' I am going to try like hell.

I was a radio collector/restorer before I got into TVs. Get an AA5 tube radio and recap that first for practice. There will be only 2-4 lytic sections and ~1-8 paper caps. The wiring is usually simple and not dense, so it is easier to find your own mistakes.

If you want to ease into TV recapping do an AA5 then a 7-12 tube console chassis. You will get good practice on an easier circuit and layout.