[Drake] Final replacements for Drakes.

[Jim Hall]

On Mon, 23 Dec 2002 19:12:52 -0600, you wrote:

>I used a matched pair of 2SC2879s to replace the finals in my TR-7 when =
my cat
>went to
>sleep on the key.  A good source is RF Parts, they had them as matched =
pairs for
>$35.90 at the time (about two years ago).  Their URL is:
>
> 	http://www.rfparts.com/=20
>	800-737-2787
>

I replaced a set at about the same time frame on a fixer upper I
bought at Dayton. The secret to changing power transistors is a very
hot very high capacity soldering iron. remember a power amp is
designed to dissipate a lot of heat so you'll go nuts using a normal
soldering pencil. I like to use a Weller "Pyro-Pen" (the propane
soldering iron).

Jim Hall
N4KWG