Re: [Amps] DRAKE L4B

[Adrian <vk4tux@gmail.com>]

Like New ! Great work Robert.

Adrian

On 29/4/20 3:25 pm, Robert wrote:
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> cleaning up L4B
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> posted few photos at
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> http://w5aj.eqth.net/drake/drake.htm
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> Observations:
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> The air cooling / fan is anemic
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> The plastic fan & metal hub can be rejoined with Gorilla EXPOXY Glue
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> The undated W5DDW fan article covers parts that are now obsolete.. even
> blowerwheel dot com has no direct replacement
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> The amp hums bit loud on SSB position
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> The control/filament connector at back of the Amp section is amazing,
> lasting 50+ years, difficult to push on, the connections are tight!
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> The connector for activating the amps T/R relay seems unique.  None came
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> For 50+ year old amp, not bad
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> Did I mention the cooling air is uninspiring..
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> 73 W5AJ
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> Robert
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> Midland, Texas
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