[Drake] Drake 2B modification question

Mon, 23 Jun 2003 16:10:35 EDT

In a message dated 6/23/2003 8:21:46 AM Central Daylight Time, [email protected] 
writes:

> Les,
> If you get time, maybe you could document the mod, with schematic 
> changes.  The 2B is a really nice RX, but like a lot of things it is 
> interesting to hear about mods that make it better.  I may never do the 
> mod, but still interesting to look and learn from.
> 73,
> Ron 
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> Amateur Radio Station: WD8SBB - Ron  and  KB8NRP - Joann             
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> 
> >From: [email protected]
> >Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2003 13:04:27 EDT
> >To: [email protected]
> >Subject: [Drake] Drake 2B modification question
> <snip> 
> >little de-oxit and checked voltages. I noticed the 6X4 rectifier tube had 
> been 
> >solid stated when looking at the underside of the chassis. Upon turning it 
> >over, I found that the 6X4 tube had been replaced with a OA2 regulator 
> tube. All 
> >voltages appear fine, so my question is, is this a common modification? It 
> is 
> >stable from turn on, much more so than any R4 series receiver that I have 
> >owned over the years and far better than the previously owned 2B.
> 
> 
> 

Ron and group,

Next time I pull the cabinet, I'll make a drawing of the mods and post them.

Les

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