[Drake] R-4B calibrator problem

[Dan W. Dooley]

I would start by checking the electrolytics.  I believe (I've got an R-4B 
but it's been a while since I've been under the hood) that there is at least 
one small electrolytic on the cal. board.  Or at least in the power lead.

Dan W. Dooley WB5TKA
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Codella, W2PA" <w2pa at arrl.net>
To: "Drake list" <drake at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2005 10:58 PM
Subject: [Drake] R-4B calibrator problem


> Have any of you run into this one?
>
> Suddenly today the 25kHz calibrator in my R-4B stopped working - but not 
> entirely.  When turned on, it seems to emit a raspy sounding signal every 
> 50kHz (instead of a carrier every 25).  Strange.
>
> Before digging in, I thought I'd ask here first.
>
> Tnx, 73,
> Chris, W2PA
>