[Amps] DRAKE L4B

[Robert]

cleaning up L4B 

 

posted few photos at 

 

http://w5aj.eqth.net/drake/drake.htm

 

Observations:

 

The air cooling / fan is anemic

The plastic fan & metal hub can be rejoined with Gorilla EXPOXY Glue

The undated W5DDW fan article covers parts that are now obsolete.. even
blowerwheel dot com has no direct replacement

The amp hums bit loud on SSB position

The control/filament connector at back of the Amp section is amazing,
lasting 50+ years, difficult to push on, the connections are tight!

The connector for activating the amps T/R relay seems unique.  None came
with this amp

For 50+ year old amp, not bad

Did I mention the cooling air is uninspiring..

 

73 W5AJ

 

Robert

Midland, Texas