"Gerry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterence to the drakelist gang ---------------------------------------------------------------------- That sounds like a real neat place to visit! I share your reticense about using NOS electrolytics. Even if good, modern electrolytics are far better in several respects. Tolerance for one is bound to be much better than the +80% to -50% encountered in the old days. ESR (equivalent series resistance) is likewise much better than the old caps. If I had to replace the electrolytic can in my R-4B, I'd bite the bullet and cut the can then re-stuff it with brand new electrolytics. Everybody knows about advancements in technology but few people seem to be aware of tremendous advances made in component design and manufacturing.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tim Kass Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2004 6:05 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [drakelist] Drake R4B Bad Caps Question "Tim Kass" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterence to the drakelist gang ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Kevin, I dont remember what W8UT did, probably the same thing that Im telling you, but I saw a neat fix that someone did on one of my R4B's, left the electrolytic can in place so it looked stock, but cut all the leads from it underside and wired in separate small electrolytics...works great. Otherwise, its difficult to find replacements. I have found some at Mendelson's Surplus in Dayton,Ohio, they have alot of NOS but I was alittle concerned about them being dryed up, I bought some and used them in my Hammarlunds, they were fine. I don't know if they will get them for you however, Mendelson's is a huge surplus place, about the physical size of a football field, with rows and rows of NOS as well as used parts in bins. I go up there about twice a year to stock up on parts and hardware, they also sell screws, nuts, bolts, etc. for $100 a pound. 73, Tim K8WBL WD-40, Balin' wire, silicone sealant and duct tape, pretty much fixes everything! >From: "Kevin Gray" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [drakelist] Drake R4B Bad Caps Question >Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2004 13:49:04 -0500 > > >"Kevin Gray" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterence to the drakelist gang >---------------------------------------------------------------------- >I am working on a R4B and have a noise when I turn on the rig. I am >assuming >it is the caps in the Can. I looked on the Drake site and saw that W8UT >had >a good fix. I was wondering if anyone has tried this method of fixing a >R4B >or if there is anywhere to buy a can already manufactured with these caps. > > >Thanks > >Kevin > >K8SU >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >---------------------------------------------------------------------- >On Behalf of "Kevin Gray" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Submissions: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in >body >Hopelessly Lost: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message >Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net >Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ >---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- On Behalf of "Tim Kass" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Submissions: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- On Behalf of "Gerry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Submissions: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------
