I have investigated the Sherwood Mods somewhat, but I found, like Steve
mentioned, a lot of it is directed toward building a better contest
radio. The mods really go after the close in IMD spec in CW. Other
than a little better audio, it seems that UNLESS you truly want a
contest rig, it may not do what you expect.
I find it mildly amusing that so many Drake fans, who are pretty openly
against just about any non-Drake modification, will embrace the Sherwood
treatment. Remember, it is no longer an R4c when you are done....it is
a Sherwood/Drake R4c.
FWIW,
Curt
KU8L
On 12/30/2011 8:06 PM, John Brown wrote:
Max, if you are inclined towards doing all of the R-4C Sherwood mods
on your receiver then I would say it would be well worthwhile. The
complete mods really puts the R4-C ahead of the pack. I have done 2
R4C's this way and wouldn't hesitate to do them again.
In terms of individual mods, then the power supply is a must and
perhaps the filter capacitors at the same time. The audio module gets
rid of the class A audio amp which is a heat generator and source of
PTO drift. I believe you would need to do the audio mod if the power
supply is upgraded. So once you start you might as well keep going.
Best of luck
JB
*From:*drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net
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*Sent:* Saturday, 31 December 2011 8:28 AM
*To:* drakelist@zerobeat.net
*Subject:* [Drakelist] R4C Sherwood mods
I am thinking about doing the full works Sherwood mods on my R4-C.
Which are the best to do? I don't mind how far I go with this, I just
want the best receiver for my money, I would like it for Top band use
but I know it will be good for all frequencies however 160M is where I
want to go.
73 Max
M0GHQ/W8BX
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