The thread for the Sherwood modifications started with Max asking which ones would be useful. In my reply email and others tried to answer the question for Max. Hope this effort was useful to him.
I was surprised, however, to see such a staunch group that insists that the Drakes stay pristine. While I do not condone hackers and butchers (have one really sad case now on the bench from some person who cared little of what the radio was), I do believe there are mods that would enhance the use of the radio. For example, would anyone not recommend the grounding braid on a PTO that obviously has lost the ability to provide its own ground? Such a modification enhances the pleasure of the use of the radio. Not doing it keeps that radio generally useless. And so it is for the Sherwood Mods. When I did mine it was on a set that was already partially modified by Sherwood. It was at a point in time where I could not afford anything else than a used set of Drakes. It was my only radio. Modifications to the radio for my purposes made the enjoyment even deeper and it is the reason while 30 years later I still have them. So, while it is purist to state that the Drakes should stay pristine, we all know and accept that those modified with a true and correct intent to fix and enhance the operation was for me, and many, a choice that would have otherwise frustrated us to another hobby. The term "different strokes for different folks..." How we all use and love our Drake radios is unique. There simply is not a single right or wrong way; so it is with the modifications. Enjoyed the thread. David Assaf, III W5XU -----Original Message----- From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of kc9...@aol.com Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2012 3:22 PM To: w...@arrl.net; drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] R4C Sherwood mods Paul, Absolutely true...Rob Sherwoods design is top notch...and throwing a few parts you find around will NOT get you the same result. There's a lot more to it than those that have not really looked into it or have it would realize. I think for the design, quality of parts and the kind of parts needed Rob's prices are reasonable. The PS and Audio amp...well yes you could roll your own there...but better to just get the board s from him and install it yourself...IF you have the tools & abilities. 73, Lee -----Original Message----- From: Paul Christensen <w...@arrl.net> To: drakel...@.zerobeat.net <drakelist@zerobeat.net> Sent: Sun, Jan 1, 2012 1:34 pm Subject: Re: [Drakelist] R4C Sherwood mods >Most of Parts for the Sherwood MODS are not cheap...the relays alone >for the filter swich board are $20 each + and you need several. >Also, you need to be pretty creative to get it all in there...pretty >tight in places. Yes, a tight fit, put perfectly manageable. Keep in mind that the Teledyne relays used for the filter switch are designed for RF applications and hence, the high cost. The entire relay board assembly was designed to eliminate filter leakage and "blow-by." Take a look at the Sherwood ultimate filter rejection spec and it's easily to see where the buyer's money is going. Paul, W9AC _______________________________________________ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist _______________________________________________ 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: 2012.0.1901 / Virus Database: 2109/4713 - Release Date: 12/30/11 _______________________________________________ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
