>
> I have a 76PA Alpha amp bought new in 1979. After a few years the panel paint
> became sticky to the touch. Today the panel coating has deteriorated to the
> point
> where the thru panel pushbuttons hang up because of the tackiness of the
> paint.
>
> I have seen other alpha amps with the same problem. Was this a problem with
> the
> paint process? I need to have the panel redone or acquire a replacement. Is
> there
> someone who does restoration of this type. I have not called Alpha, however
> I doubt
> they would have a replacement for an amp this old (still working great).
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Bob W3GH
Hi Bob,
I restored several Alpha 77SX's using new panels from Alpha. I had to quit
when they ran out of them. You may be surprised to find that they may still
have some 76 panels, as there were many more of them made than 77's.
That old epoxy paint was terrible! Makes good fly paper.
GL!
Phil, K5PC
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