[Boatanchors] 5U4 - 5Y3

rbethman rbethman at comcast.net
Sun May 25 14:03:38 EDT 2014


I have the manuals for the NC-183,, NC-183D(a), and NC-183D(b).

Every single one has the 5U4G for its rectifier.

Bob - N0DGN

On 5/25/2014 1:57 PM, Mark wrote:
> Did you check the instruction manual on the NC-183D?  I don't recall 
> many receivers using a 5U4.  The NC receivers I have owned all use the 
> 5Y3 and I seem to remember my 183 also had a 5Y3.  I wouldn't want to 
> subject the transformer to that extra amp of filament draw. The plate 
> side wouldn't matter since not many receivers draw 150 ma of current.  
> Many of that era could also use batteries via a plug on the rear panel.
> 73,
> Mark, W4FJE



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