[Drakelist] L4B Plate Choke

I just opened up my L4B to do some minor work on it. I noticed that the plate choke looks like it has overheated - discolored brown around the middle of it. Wonder if anyone has experienced this - common problem with the L4B? Or a symptom that something is wrong? The amp works fine otherwis

Re: [Drakelist] First Rigs - If you could do it all over again, what would your first station be?

Lots of good stories - I couldn't resist adding mine. I grew up in a poor family, and got my novice license in 1961 - WV2VFV (hows that for a cw call). My first reciever was a Lafayette three tube regen. receiver ($15 was within my Christmas present limit). I saved up for a DX-20 and a coupl

Re: [Drakelist] PROBLEM FOUND ---OT Help on RF interference (NewQTH)

Wood stoves don't make noise! 73 and Merry Christmas, Wayne N1WR -- From: Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 12:35 AM To: Subject: Re: [Drakelist] PROBLEM FOUND ---OT Help on RF interference (NewQTH) Frst of all...thanks very much to moderato

[Drakelist] Soft-Start Module and Soft Key Mod for L4B

I have the Soft-key mod installed and just purchased the Soft-Start Module, which installs in the same location. Anyone know if there is a simple solution? I have a call in to Harbach - just though I'd ask here for a quick answer, since I have the Amp opened up on my bench. Thanks, Wayne N1W

Re: [Drakelist] L4-B Power Switch

Jim: See the following: http://www.wb4hfn.com/DRAKE/DrakeArticles/L4B-SW/L4B-Switch01.htm You might be able to restore your switch. Wayne N1WR -- From: "James Bridgers" Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 6:34 PM To: Subject: [Drakelist] L4-B Pow

[Drakelist] L-4B PS Resistor

Anyone have a part number or source for the .82 ohm/2 watt resistor in the power supply? Tried to find it in Mouser catalog - no joy! Thanks, Wayne___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

[Drakelist] L4B Plate Tuning Vernier Slips

Can anyone help with Info on how to fix this problem? Thanks, Wayne N1WR ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] rubber feet for ac-4

Am I missing something - these rubber feet are available at hardware stores. For example Ace has them: http://www.acehardwareoutlet.com/%282ex2pyfscyjubp45etslnr45%29/SearchResults.aspx?SimpleSearchValue=rubber+bumper+round They list two sizes - 1" and 7/8" but I've seen other sizes (smaller).

Re: [drakelist] Insanity

"Wayne Rogers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I haven't been paying attention to this string until today. I got my L4-B about six years ago - without the vox plug. I asked

Re: [drakelist] Drake Nets

Good afternoon. I'm new to the list. I've had a T4XB and an R4B sitting on my workshop shelf for way too long and have decided to bring it back to life. Don't have a lot of experience with Drake, but do have 40 plus years in the hobby and an electronics background, though I haven't done a lot