[Drake] unknown capacitor in Drake 2B

[Joseph Trombino Jr]

My regrets....I mis-spoke.....the cap goes from the cathode of V10 to 
ground.  This 80mfd cap is separate from the 4 section can electrolytic.

                                    73, Joe W2KJ


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joseph Trombino Jr" <w2kj at bellsouth.net>
To: "Drake list" <drake at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2005 3:20 PM
Subject: [Drake] unknown capacitor in Drake 2B


> Hello Drake Experts and Afficionados:
>
> I am currently checking the electrolytics in the Drake 2B receiver for 
> possible replacement and notice an unknown electrolytic cap (80mfd at 
> 450VDC) going from pin 7 (CATHODE) of the 6X4 tube (V10) to ground.
>
> This is not shown in the schematic nor the pictorial of the 2B.
>
> Is this cap some kind of Drake mod or is it a "ham" mod and what purpose 
> does it serve???
>
> Many thanks for any info y'all can provide.
>
> I will be using the 2B with my newly refurbished HT37 for a vintage SSB 
> station, hopefully in the very near future:-)
>
>                                    73, Joe W2KJ
>
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