I ran a 30 amp (#10) line to my shack. It was all I had at the time.? I?wired a range cord set?to a pair of 20 Amp outlets in a pair of quad boxes. My 30S-1 is connected to one of these and the Drake C-1?power strip?is connected to the other.? The console has?a pair of 220 outlets on?the power strip which are controlled by the console.?Tihs gives me ability to have my L-4B and my L-7 connected at all times. The way my shack is designed, I can only use one amp at a time but it is possible to have all the fires lit and ready for instant use by simply selecting the driver rig, amp and antenna combination I want to use. Works great and not pulling anywhere near capacity if used as above.
73,? John,? W4AWM -----Original Message----- From: Bill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 4:52 pm Subject: Re: [drakelist] Drake L-4B The guy I bought the amp from said the power supply was upgraded so this must be one of the things that was done. I can ask him and see if he knows. --- On Mon, 7/28/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [drakelist] Drake L-4B To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Date: Monday, July 28, 2008, 2:41 PM I would think 20A would be fine unless the run is long, then I'd opt for 30A.? Be aware that pin arrangements for the plug and socket change for the various ratings. Even if the PS is working ok with the amp, I always replace the 5K 7wt resistor on the underside of the supply with a 5K equivalent, 20 watt rating.? When the original resistor fails, it takes out the ALC pot that also contains the standby switch; these haven't been available for decades. -----Original Message----- From: Duane Calvin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 2:34 pm Subject: Re: [drakelist] Drake L-4B I ran a 20A line for my Alpha 99.? Works great. ????????73,? Duane?? AC5AA At 01:23 PM 7/28/2008, you wrote: Just bought a Drake L-4B amp and while I am waiting for the amp to arrive I had the electrician over. He wants to know what everyone is running for their 240V line. 15, 20 or 30 amp service. ? Thanks! ? 73 de Bill K9BUB Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.com The Famous, the Infamous, the Lame - in your browser. Get the TMZ Toolbar Now!
