Hello Again:
Does anyone know if the SCC-4 Crystal
calibrator will fit and can be used in both
the SPR-4 and R-4C receivers? The schematic
in the R-4C manual does refer to the SCC-4
as the one being used. Any comments?
Gary W9VS badgers9...@centurytel.net
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I found a brand new mobile power cord in a drawer. I have no clue when I got
it but I had a basic question regarding it. It has three leads, red, black and
white. I know red is positive and black is negative but what is white used
for. I looked up the the cord in the drake manual but I can't
of wisdom appended
thereto.
From: Kevin Elliott
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 12:09 PM
To: drakelist@zerobeat.net
Subject: [Drakelist] Question regarding the Drake TR-4
I have three TR-4's and tow of them have flat metal dial piece behind the main
tuning dial, one other has the metal dial w
Kevin -
The flat plate was from the TR-4. The 'dished' plate started with the 'TR-4B' (NOT an 'official'
model) which was at s/n 27000. I call it the "B" version because it came along at about that same
time, (late 1967,) and shared other cosmetic changes that appeared on the B-Line twins. T
I have three TR-4's and tow of them have flat metal dial piece behind the main
tuning dial, one other has the metal dial which has a bend on the outer edge.
Which of these designs is from the newest version of the TR-4?
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From: Allen Bush
To: drakelist
Sent: Mon, Jan 16, 2012 7:14 am
Subject: [Drakelist] Question about dial darkening
I see there may be someone that has removed the dark brown discoloration from a
Drake dial. (I have about 3 Drakes with this problem.) Can anyone lend
specific light
bject: [Drakelist] Question about dial darkening
I see there may be someone that has removed the dark brown
discoloration from a Drake dial. (I have about 3 Drakes with this
problem.) Can anyone lend specific light on how to accomplish this
without destroying the dial?
THANKS!
Allen,
I see there may be someone that has removed the dark brown discoloration from a
Drake dial. (I have about 3 Drakes with this problem.) Can anyone lend
specific light on how to accomplish this without destroying the dial?
THANKS!
Allen, W0OUU
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From: Garey Barrell [mailto:k4...@mindspring.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2011 7:17 PM
To: Ferris Jennings
Cc: Drakelist@zerobeat.net
Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Question about 2-BQ Alignment
Ferris -
1. Normal
2. This adjustment is to compensate for the capacitance of the IF cable.
This is the
Ferris -
1. Normal
2. This adjustment is to compensate for the capacitance of the IF cable. This is the coaxial part of
the leads. Be sure the 2-BQ is OFF and in NOTCH position. If you have replaced the IF cable it may
be the wrong type or too long or short. If original it should peak, althoug
Gents (and Ladies) -
I'm trying to align a very nice Drake 2-BQ and have a few questions:
1- When I switch on the 2B, the 12AX7 in the 2-BQ glows very bright for
a second, then quickly fades to two tiny glows. Is this normal? The tube
diagram shows two filaments, but not sure about thi
I purchased a nice TR4 with NB for a fellow and he also tossed in two other
complete non-working TR4's and an extra AC-4 and a power supply made from a
Heathkit power supply and an extra RV-4. One of the non-working radios has had
the chassis butchered where someone drilled a hole in the side o
Darryl -
That's what I get for being in a hurry. Seems to be happening more
often these days! :-)
You are correct, you can only do one filter at a time. You can use the
dial skirt as a reference, i.e., turn on the CAL, and tune to zero
beat. Set the dial skirt to "0". THEN tune through
Garey,
Thanks for the explaination! I have never heard this double hump when tuning
the calibrator signal in any of my Drakes (TR-3, TR-4, 4A-line twins). I
assume the null that you describe tuning through is the BFO frequency, between
the two filter passbands. But it would seem to me that y
On Jan 25, 2011, at 11:12 PM, Garey Barrell wrote:
> Kevin -
>
> A scope can be used, although I find it easier to just listen to the receiver.
>
> Think of the two filter passbands as the letter "M" as depicted on Page 29 of
> the TR-4 Manual. The goal is to adjust C130 so that it sits in th
Kevin -
A scope can be used, although I find it easier to just listen to the
receiver.
Think of the two filter passbands as the letter "M" as depicted on Page
29 of the TR-4 Manual. The goal is to adjust C130 so that it sits in
the valley between the two filters. If you turn on the CALibra
I have been reading all of the posts in the new Drake archive and the old Drake
archive trying to learn as much as I can about my TR4. To you old pros this
will be a rookie question, but I am of the belief that if you don't ask you
don't learn. Okay I have read where it has been said that you
Kevin -
Your radio is a Version 2, probably built mid 1966.
Drake switched from 12BA6 to 6BA6 in Version 5, (4/68,) and to 6BZ6 in
Version 6, (10/68,) at V5.
12BA6 to 12BZ6 in Version 4, (9/67,) and to 6BZ6 in Version 5, (4/68,)
at V11.
V12 and V15 were 12BA6's for the entire production.
Kevin,
You will likely find that the schematic you have in your manual probably
doesn't match the rig you have. Also, the manuals changed slowly, if at all,
during the life, only the schematics changed. Garey will have all the
schematics in the CD. One question though, why would you want to "
While I wait for my repair CDs to arrive I have found something I need some
information on. I am in the process of retubing the TR4 I have and I went down
the list of tubes in the voltage chart and ordered all of the tubes. That I
think is my first mistake because when I took the cover off and
Just like you did this question...post away!
John K5MO
At 04:28 PM 3/20/2010, k...@proaudiogroup.com wrote:
How do I list a request for a part needed.
Ken George / K3JWI
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Ken -
What you just did, except tell us what part you need! :-)
73, Garey - K4OAH
Glen Allen, VA
Drake 2-B, 4-B, C-Line& TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs
k...@proaudiogroup.com wrote:
How do I list a request for a part needed.
Ken George / K3JWI
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It has grommets and is mounted of center some using the existing holes in the
cover. So it will not hurt the exterior.
Guy N9XBG
Nutrition
Improve your career health. Click now to study nutrition!
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I run a 24VDC fan at 12V.
--- On Mon, 3/8/10, Ronald Erickson wrote:
> From: Ronald Erickson
> Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Question on Drake TR-3
> To: "Robert Ladden"
> Cc: drakelist@zerobeat.net, "n9...@juno.com"
> Date: Monday, March 8, 2010, 10:20 PM
Bob WW3QB
>
> --- On Mon, 3/8/10, n9...@juno.com wrote:
>
> > From: n9...@juno.com
> > Subject: [Drakelist] Question on Drake TR-3
> > To: drakelist@zerobeat.net
> > Date: Monday, March 8, 2010, 8:12 PM
> > I have a TR-3 that I just picked and
>
It's a good thing. I do the same on my TR-3. Without the fan, it gets very hot
in the final cage and the top of the cabinet. Cool is better.
73,
Bob WW3QB
--- On Mon, 3/8/10, n9...@juno.com wrote:
> From: n9...@juno.com
> Subject: [Drakelist] Question on Drake TR-3
>
D8SBB
--- On Mon, 3/8/10, n9...@juno.com wrote:
> From: n9...@juno.com
> Subject: [Drakelist] Question on Drake TR-3
> To: drakelist@zerobeat.net
> Date: Monday, March 8, 2010, 8:12 PM
> I have a TR-3 that I just picked and
> it up runs great. The question I have is the previous own
On Tue, 9 Mar 2010 01:12:34 GMT, n9...@juno.com wrote:
>will it damage the finals or anything else?
No.
Quite the opposite, in fact. Aren't you happier when you are cooler?
73
-Jim
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Ham Radio NU0C
Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.S.A.
TR7/RV7/R7A/L7, TR6/RV6, T4XC/R4C/L4B, NCL2000, SB104A, R390A, G
I have a TR-3 that I just picked and it up runs great. The question I have is
the previous owner installed a muffin fan directly above the finals on the top
cover which is set up to pull the air out of the finals section. I have heard
good and bad about doing this, it does seem to keep the unit
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Subject: Re: [drakelist] Question
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Mike, WB8VGE
Um Hmmm, a Jeep grille on his emails and yet he drives a Toyotatch tch.
Hi Mike, Carl Hibbard
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Gas prices getting you do
I don't own a toyota
never had... never willl
Mike, WB8VGE
SunLight Energy Systems
The Heathkit Shop
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On Jul 4, 2008,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
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Um Hmmm, a Jeep grille on his emails and yet he drives a Toyotatch tch.
Hi Mike, Carl Hibbard
**Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for
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Richard Bell wrote:
I have the venerable B Line running an I’m hearing about nothing on 20
except for a couple of QSO’s around 14.051. Last weekend you couldn’t
Resting up from last weekend!
Mike, WB8VGE
SunLight Energy Systems
The Heathkit Shop
http://www.theheathkitshop.com/
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On Jul 4, 2008, at 12:54 PM, Richard
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On Fri, 4 Jul 2008 11:54:29 -0500, Richard Bell wrote:
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>So where is everyone?
Discussing microphones on the internet.
-Jim
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I have the venerable B Line running an I'm hearing about nothing on 20
except for a couple of QSO's around 14.051. Last weekend you couldn't find
a vacant spot on 20 (I know Filed Day).
So where is everyone?
W5BXE (unamplified mikes only)
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Hi Drakelist.
Does anyone know what kind of protective lacquer Drake used on their C-Line
radio chassis? I have successfully polished out some surfac
Garey Barrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang
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Curt -
This modification was fairly common even when the receiver was new,
since the 12BZ6 has always been a difficult to source tube. It
apparently
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Good Morning All:
Saw a mention somewhere regarding changing the RF amp tube from a 12BZ6
to a 6BZ6 due to the availability of the 6 volt v. 12volt vers
Carl -When did I write that???
73, Garey - K4OAH
Garey, sorry, you didn't, my error, the way I pulled up the Drakelist send
to address was one of your old answers to an entirely different thing. I
believe I meant to use you as the send to.
carl
**Ideas to please picky eaters.
sing, HI.
73,
Don, WB5HAK
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From: "Garey Barrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 7:35 PM
Subject: Re: [drakelist] question
Garey Barrell <[EMAIL P
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Carl -
When did I write that???
73, Garey - K4OAH
Glen Allen, VA
Drake 2-B, 4-B, C-Line & TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Would someone who knows T4X's tell me if an R4 PTO was ever used. It would
seem to me that someone has swapped it out or replaced just the can cover
with same.
Carl WD8NHK
**Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living.
(http://liv
oward Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2007 4:18 PM
Subject: [drakelist] Question 1 of many, TR-4 & R-4(A)
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"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2007 4:18 PM
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l play more tonight.
Thanks again.
73 de Howard, WA9RYF
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From: "Peter Bent" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2007 4:18 PM
Subject: RE: [drakelist] Question 1 of many, TR-4 & R-4(A)
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of Howard Traxler
Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2007 6:19 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [drakelist] Question 1 of many, TR-4 & R-4(A)
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> mad
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Howard -
The two RCA jacks on the TR-4 are MUTE (closest to the side) and ANT.
They should be patched to the like-labeled jacks on the R-4A.
The sl
d the receiver must be set
to Ext. mute. Good luck
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Behalf Of Howard Traxler
Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2007 6:19 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [drakelist] Question 1 of many, TR-4 & R-4(A)
"Howard T
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Hi all,
Would like to use my newly acquired R-4A as the receiver in the TR-4
station. What connections are to be made between? There are two RCA ja
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I have a Drake TV3300-LP low pass filter, and it seems as though its
cutoff frequency has shifted downward. Using a wattmeter before it and
one after it
Garey Barrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang
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Dave -
Sounds like the PTO dial has been slipped 100 kHz. If you use XMTR
control TRANSCEIVE and then tune to 7240, do you HEAR 7240? Stated
anothe
Good evening...
I discovered something today which perplexes me. That may be primarily because
I am not the world's most technically capable person, but if you can explain
this to me, I'd be very appreciative.
Using the tuner with a newly constructed wire antenna, I discovered, much to my
sur
"Ronald Baker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang
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Steve, there is significant value to that equipment list. You can compare
the model numbers against my resale price list to see an approximate value.
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Yeah Steve,
Lately I've been hearin' that if you put all yer Drake goodies up on
one of them-thar, fancy, new-fangled auction sites the bidness
profit
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Hi Steve,
It's all junk. I'll be happy to take it off your hands, if you pay
the shipping.
All kidding aside, Its good stuff. Well worth the effort to g
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Hello Drake Owners,
This is my first time to use this so please go easy on me.
My father passed away in 2002 and I now have some Drake equipment that I
know l
GAREY - K4OAH <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang
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David -
The only one of the group that lends itself to "widening" is the R-4C. There
is a 4 pole 8 kHz "roofing" filter up front in all the R-4 receiv
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I'll second that.
An R4B on the BBC is a very pleasant radio to listen to.
John K5MO
At 05:45 PM 6/17/2005, Grant Youngman wrote:
"Grant Youngman" <[EMAIL
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> If you want to listen to AM, why not use a receiver
> that was designed primarily to receive it ..?
> Just another grouchy opinion, maybe wor
another grouchy opinion, maybe worth abt what you paid for it.
73,
Al, W8UT
New Bern, NC
BoatAnchors appreciated here
http://www.thecompendium.net/radio/
http://www.hammarlund.info
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From: "David Toepfer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Friday, June
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>
> The Drake R-4(a/b/c) seems universally regarded as a file
> receiver. It seems bets regarded by CW and SSB users, and
> less so by AM users.
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R-4 questions:
The Drake R-4(a/b/c) seems universally regarded as a file receiver. It seems
bets regarded by CW and SSB users, and less so by AM users.
They don't make capacitance meters like that anymore, do they? That sounds like a good technique.
73,
Eric KA8FAN
Rodney Bunt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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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 e
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Good morning again,
I have an AC-3 in these conditions: brand new, never powered up last 40
years.
What do you suggest to do before beginning the
I recently acquired a 7077 that has been substantially "modified" by the original owner. I'm trying to put it back to its original configuration. Any of you out there with a 7077 could help me.
In the base of my 7077 is an impedance matching transformer that has been disconnected. It has three
Garey Barrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterence to the drakelist gang
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The original Drake supplied cables were all standard "microphone"
shielded wire, with the exception of the "INJ" cable. All but the INJ
cable were simi
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Eric,
IIRC, the INJ cable has phono connectors with a white insulation.
Ken, WA2LBI
Quoting Eric Webner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> My entire set of cable
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I thought this crap had about died out. This is a SURE way to not
receive any replies to your queries.
73, Garey - K4OAH
Atlanta
Drake C-Line Service
My entire set of cables for my 4-line are labelled at each end, i.e. CAR OSC, INJ, ANTI-VOX, and so on. The cables all look the same, so I don't know how one would tell the difference if the labels fell off the cable ends.
73,
Eric
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Does the T4X have 50 watts on AM?
Jim
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Hello,
I'm new to the Drake forum and have a couple of
questions that I hope that someone can answer.
What is the major differences between the various
TR-4 versions. IE TR-4, TR-4C etc.
For general operating , it the C-Line (R-4,
T-04) radios better perfomers than the TR-4 transcivers?
I've come across pix of some R4Cs that have a filter, twice as large as the
other plug in filters (more depth), on the back of the radio. It usually
sits in the 1.5 kc position (bottom).
Can anybody tell me what this filter is? Is it a 16 pole type??
Thanks,
Ed NI6S
PS: Also looki
Greetings to all...
Though I am a Drake C-Line user, this question is
actually about the strange signal I hear and see (on my spectrum
analyzer). I can see it aprox. every 27 KHz throughout the HF band up to
about 18 MHz. Level is about -60 to -90 dbm. I hear it VERY loud up
to and incl
Jean-Marie -
I don't have an SW-4A, but according to the manual that does
seem high, and would cut off the RF and other AGC controlled
stages.
1. C76 is most likely either a paper or ceramic capacitor
rather than electrolytic.
2. The grids of V4 and V5 show -1.2V, and they are
essentially
Hello to the group,
Could you please told me the how many volt you have on the C76 ( little
electrolytic condenser 0.1 MF/ 200VDC on the power board) of the SW-4A.
I measure -24 volts and I think it is too much.
Your comments will be greatly appreciated.
73,
Jean-Marie
R.L. DRAKE VIRTUAL MUS
os and deserve to
be carefully maintained.
73,
Rocco N6KN
- Original Message -
From: "Bill Todd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, September 06, 2003 4:43 AM
Subject: [drakelist] Question about "acting up" TR-7
>
> -Origi
-Original Message-
From: "Rocco Lardiere"<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Bill Todd"<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Fri Sep 05 17:26:36 PDT 2003
Subject: Re: [drakelist] Question about "acting up" TR-7
>
>
>Bill,
>
>The phase lock loop seems to
Hello group -
I am new to this list, but I have been a fan of Drake gear for a long time (Swan gear
too, for that matter).
Currently, I have a Drake TR-7 that has been acting up, and not being all that
technical (sorry to say), I don't know where to start trying to troubleshoot this rig.
Lat
6 AM
Subject: [drakelist] Question about Drakelist?
> Is this Drakelist the same as the Drakelist on QTH.net.
> I noticed that QTH.net tells me to send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> If I send mail to that address it does not post.
> If I send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] it post.
> Is this the sam
Is this Drakelist the same as the Drakelist on QTH.net.
I noticed that QTH.net tells me to send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
If I send mail to that address it does not post.
If I send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] it post.
Is this the same list or is it a different reflector?
Thanks,
Dan N4VET
On 23 Mar 2003 at 13:42, Carlos Augusto S. Pereira wrote:
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> Dear friends,
>
> I am thinkingseriously about changing the voltage in my shack. Today I have 126V
> (measured)
> and I am afraid it can damage or shorten the tubes life in my Drakes(B and C lines).
> Besides,
> my amplifiers (SB
Carlos,
Im would go for 220 Volts.
Current is half, and you may find regulation is better. If your Drake
demand 240 volts and you supply 220 volts, you are running your
filaments / heaters 8.3% under rating. This may lengthen their lives.
On the other hand, if you need to build the boltage up
Dear friends,
I am thinking seriously about changing the
voltage in my shack. Today I have 126V (measured) and I am afraid it can damage
or shorten the tubes life in my Drakes (B and C lines). Besides, my
amplifiers (SB220 with Peter Dahl Transformer and Ameritron AL80B) would work
better
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