[Drake] L7 High Voltage Lead

[Charles Bibb]

Hi, All

A couple of years ago I bought a Drake L7 amp and matching power 
supply, both of which I'm finally getting around to re-building and 
modifying.  When I first checked out the power supply, I was appalled 
to see the high voltage lead included WITHIN the large cable that 
provides all the other operating voltages for the amp.

My question is this:  Does anyone on the list know if this has caused 
problems?  I mean, due to the confined space, does this HV lead have 
a tendency to short out?  Just doesn't seem like a good practice to 
me.  Since I'm no longer using the original PS enclosure (due to 
larger replacement caps) I'm considering taking the high voltage lead 
out through a separate, dedicated HV-insulated lead, but if Drake got 
it right and there's no danger with the original arrangement, I'll leave it be.

Any thoughts?

Charles - K5ZK