Re: [drakelist] Question on how to fireup a brand-new AC-3 never powered up last 40 years. - reforming Electros....

2005-06-07 Thread Rodney Bunt

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If you have a variac (Variable AC transformer) power up the PS, 10 volts at a 
time, over at least
a 24 hour period.

An alternative is to disconnect the electros (and assuming they are in good 
condition in the first
instance) using a capacitance tester, which is a high voltage power supply with 
a magic eye tube
monitoring the leakage current. Look at the Magic eye tube and when there is no 
leakage the edges
of the bright band are very well defined, when leakage is occuring the edges 
get less defined and
positivly blurry.

Wind up the voltage untill the edges become slightly blurry, after a period of 
time the edges will
become sharp, then wind up the voltage some more, untill the edge is blurred 
again, wait some more
untill sharp, etc. etc. etc. In this way I have "reformed" some electrolityic 
capacitors from the
1940's in a Hammarlund rig. THey are operating fine NOW.

Here is a picure of the tester I use. http://www.qsl.net/la5ki/big/hc1.jpg

Rodney
VK2KTZ


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> Good morning again,
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> I have an AC-3 in these conditions: brand new, never powered up last 40
> years.
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> What do you suggest to do before beginning the fireup procedure ?
> Do you suggest some components replacing? Which ones?
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> Then, how to do a proper fireup?
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> Thanks to share your experiences.
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> 73 Maurizio, IZ2CED.
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Re: [drakelist] R8B info - control program Plus a whole lot more....

2005-05-24 Thread Rodney Bunt

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Jim,

http://www.cam.org/~noelbou/RxPlus/

RxPlus, does more than just control the R8B, there is all sorts of digital 
processing of received
signals, as well as interfaces to Broadcaster data bases to find out whats on 
now in english


Here is a Drake R8 specific feature list

http://www.cam.org/~noelbou/RxPlus/RxPlusRcvrs.php#Drake_R8

There are some reel cool examples of the signal processing available on a PC 
with this software
and a sound card. Woth a big look !!!


Rodney
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> I was lucky enough to find an excellent R8B with the
> optional VHF converter at the Dayton Hamfest this
> weekend. Can anyone recommend some computer software
> to control the R8B? Are there any issues or mods for
> this radio I should be aware of?
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> Many Thanks
> 
> Jim - W8DRZ
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Re: [drakelist] 100KHz xtal

2004-08-10 Thread Rodney Bunt

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See this

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> After a long search, I finally got a calibrator for my 2C, but I need a 
> crystal - any out there?
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