Zenith Trans-Oceanic R600 Part 1: Installing a FILT-R-PAK 60+ Power Supply and Complete Recapping 

Thank you, Doug.

Danny - Glad to hear that the video will possibly help you out. I looked around on RU-vid and did not see any videos of the FILT-R-PAK. In the past, I had a friend rebuild these radios for me. Two years ago, I was terrified of such a project. But this is my 3rd radio rebuild. 73 Paul AA1SU

Thank you, Kimberely. Moe to come.

I put one in a H500 as well last year for a local guy. He gave me another H500 as payment. I plan to restore that one too, but it may be a while because I bought so much other stuff recently that needs attention. Paul

Thank you for the advice.

Thank you, David! 73 Paul AA1SU

There was only one electrolytic capacitor in kit. That was the only one where polarity mattered. Using the kit from Tom's Old Radio, that capacitor is actually eliminated. I saved that capacitor for future use but have since misplaced it. I showed the video to Tom, and he said to cut out another new capacitor. I told him that I did not see that in the instructions, so he edited them to include that instruction. I later did the same rebuild to another Zenith Trans-Oceanic. When ordered the kit form Hayseed Hamfest, I asked them to leave out the electrolytic capacitor to save me money. They did. Since it looked like I was going to be doing even more of these, I ordered the caps in packs of 25 from Bob's Antique Radio and Electronics. Those extra caps have proven to be very useful. To answer your original question, the negative end of an electrolytic capacitor is marked with an arrow, or some other marking.

Dave, Good luck with your recapping of your Zenith!

Thank you, Mike.

Yes, the Filt-R-Pak takes the place of the filter capacitor can. It also eliminates the electrolytic capacitor, and probably C40. Not sure which level kit you got for it, but I believe both those caps are eliminated with the either kit. The instructions make mention of this. I've emailed Tom with questions, and he's been very helpful. Congrats on receiving the T600 and batteries in excellent physical shape. 73 Paul AA1SU

@@vtradio Thanks. I contacted Hayseed Hamfest and asked them to drop the Cap Can from my order. I ordered the 6+ Level Filt-R-Pak kit.

You may have to go thru it, like I did. These are very old radios. Good Luck. Le me know how you make out. 73 Paul AA1SU

I made an email request for a quote on just the caps w/o the can capacitor. He replied right away. It turned out that I did not need the single electrolytic capacitor. I have since misplaced it. Bummer, because I have other T-Os that would benefit from it. Thanks for your comment. 73 Paul AA1SU

@@vtradio I sent the radio to TOMS OLD RADIOS in Texas. He restores these radios and will replace whatever is necessary to repair. TOMS OLD RADIOS is the company that makes the Filt R Pak power supply

@@adriancressy8363 Adrian, Great option! I've seen his restorations on eBay. He does wonderful work. Much better than mine.

I would say go for it. I was scared to death of working on these radios for several years. But, I recapped a Hallicrafers S-40B a few years ago, and later a S-120. I also watched other videos about recapping old boat anchors. I have finished the radio and will be posting more videos shortly. Thank you for the kind words. Paul AA1SU

@@vtradio Thank you again, I tried to purchase the capacitors from Hayseed,it seems they don’t sell them without buying the whole kit. May be I get the kit and change the filter as well, Appreciate your encouragement. Bahram

Bob, I forget exactly where, but this link looks like the exact thing that I used: bama.edebris.com/manuals/zenith/l600 It's for the L600, but there were very few differences in the 600 line. 73 Paul AA1SU

Did you ever get the loud static out of the Zenith? If you tune it away from computers in the house, it may help. Try outside. Paul

Yes, it does. It also replaces the 50A1 tube, the other electrolytic capacitor, and capacitor C40 which I did not remove until a later video. Tom fixed up the instructions since then to make it clear to remove it. The can capacitor in mine appears to have been changed in the past, so I could have just replaced the burned-out diode, and power resistor, but I wanted to go this route. In the near future, I have a G500 and H500 that I plan to rebuild. I doubt that I will film it though. 73 Paul AA1SU

I'm in Vermont. It's hard to say. It could be the can capacitor, which is common. Also, the selenium rectifier could have failed. Hopefully all the tubes are in there. You can buy the can capacitor from HayseedHamfest.com and solder it in there. You probably don't need to replace all of the other capacitors, like I did. You might want to find a ham radio club in your area and ask them for advice, too. If you have the money, go to eBay and search for item #183283588338. This is the guy that makes the Filt-R-Pak kit that I installed. He will fix it right for you and make it look beautiful! If you want to bypass eBay, his phone is 214-585-0143 and email is tom5966@gmail.com. Hope this helps. Good luck. 73 Paul AA1SU

That's okay.