[Drake] Drake L75 knowledge??

[Kurt Cramer]

Dave I have one, but not sure how I can help. Maybe measure something for you?
Kurt

> Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:11:06 -0400
> From: kd2e at comcast.net
> To: drake at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Drake] Drake L75 knowledge??
> 
> I know I might be hard pressed to even find someone that owns one of 
> these, but looking for advice.
> 
> Blew fuse a few times...I put new fuses in.
> Then, some cracking sounds, finally, HV shut off.
> Opened it up to find the .82 ohm resistor (fuse) blown.
> 
> Replaced the resistor, and tried again.
> Full output...all is well. (for a CQ or two)
> Then cracking sounds again.
> Still full output, but smell of burnt bakelite.
> Shut down, and will pop it open again.
> 
> Any ideas??
> 
> Not antenna problems, Put my 30L1 in its' place, it works fine.
> 
> I suspect the diode/capacitor bank requires focus.  Perhaps just old and 
> in need of many replacements.
> 
> 
> .....Dave
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