I essentially turn it on for use. I see no need to heat and reheat components. Heat is a major Drake killer. Use and enjoy them, when done turn them off.
David Assaf, III W5XU -----Original Message----- From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of Garey Barrell Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 5:22 PM To: Neil M Califano Cc: Drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Leaving tube radio on I'm not as paranoid (or as 'safe', I still have equipment with 2-Wire line cords!,) as Jim. I DO verify that each piece of equipment has the CORRECT fuse. My rule is that I turn on whatever I want to use in the morning. If I 'think' I'll use it again during the day, I leave it on until I'm ready to quit for the day. Back in the 70's, I ran three Drake 4-Lines 24/7 for autostart RTTY. They ran 24/7 for almost three years with only one failure, a 12BY7 Driver tube filament opened up. 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 2-C/2-NT, 4-A, 4-B, C-Line and TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs <www.k4oah.com> Neil M Califano wrote: > I use my R4A about 4 hours a day. Should it be left on continuously or is it better to turn the radio off every night? > > _______________________________________________ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1392 / Virus Database: 1520/3887 - Release Date: 09/09/11 _______________________________________________ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
