[AMPS] Fw: Drake L4B mods per posting 8/98

[km1h@juno.com]

On Fri, 30 Oct 1998 21:48:36 -0500 "DavidC" <davidc@bit-net.com> writes:
>
>Thought y'all would value this information I just received.
>If anyone would like to communicate with the author I have asked his
>permission to share his contact information and await his reply.
>73, DavidC  AA1FA
>
>
>> ... Peter Dahl makes transformers for the L4B that will boost
>> output substantially.  I bought one about three years ago for 
>$360.00 and
>it
>> has made an incredible difference.  From about 1300W PEP output @ 
>100W in
>> before the mod, my *output* numbers now are:
>> 
>> 75/80m		2000+ Watts
>> 40m		1850 Watts
>> 20m		1700 Watts
>> 17m		1200 Watts
>> 15m		1500 Watts
>> 12m		1200 Watts
>> 10m		1000 Watts



Not very impressive IMO. The 17M and up results can be done with a stock
amp.
If this guy wants to blow $360 for a few extra dB on 75M, I got some gold
mining stock I would like to sell him.....

73   Carl   KM1H



> 
>> I installed a 5" 120VAC fan above each tube (fans have rubber feet,
>allowing
>> each to sit on top of the cabinet).  I've never experienced any 
>trouble
>with
>> this setup.
>
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