[Boatanchors] Receiver Slow Start Power Mod

[1oldlens1]

It's the sort of thing that's used for mercury vapor tubes. I agree, get rid of itSent from my Galaxy
-------- Original message --------From: Rob Atkinson <ranchorobbo at gmail.com> Date: 8/12/22  7:54 PM  (GMT-08:00) To: mvjohn <mvjohn at sympatico.ca> Cc: Boat Anchors List <Boatanchors at mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Receiver Slow Start Power Mod I'd remove that modification.  I don't think it's necessary.73RobK5UJOn Fri, Aug 12, 2022 at 8:18 PM mvjohn <mvjohn at sympatico.ca> wrote:>> Team,I have a Collins 51j4 receiver that came with a slow, or delayed start power module installed in place of the 5V4 rectifier tube.I'm trying to find some info, specs, schematic for it. When the radio is turned on, the tube filaments light, but B+ is delayed for about 60 seconds. I can hear a relay click and then the radio comes to life.Any info would be helpful.ThanksMark VE3LUSent from my Galaxy Tab A______________________________________________________________Boatanchors mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/boatanchorsHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:Boatanchors at mailman.qth.netList Administrator: Gary Harmon, K5JWK** For Assistance: gharmon at idworld.net **This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.htmlMessage delivered to 1oldlens1 at ix.netcom.com