[Milsurplus] RAK Update

[Joe Connor]

Thank you for the all the help, guys. 
Here's an update:
1. I removed the 38276 tube and threw the switch in the power supply. I would have missed that if you folks hadn't told me about it. 
2. The prior owner used a terminal-block arrangement to wire the power supply to the receiver. He labeled everything very neatly and clearly. I wish all prior owners were like that!
3. I fired it up on a variac and got weak reception with headphones, but when I hooked it up to an LS-3 speaker, the volume was very good. With only a few feet of wire, the receiver was very sensitive.
4. Although the RAK is only supposed to reach 600 khz, I got WFAN (660) at the very top of the highest band. 
5. Do you use the sensitivity control to control volume?
6. I haven't taken the receiver apart yet, but I look forward to doing so. Man, it is heavy. 
7. Any troublesome caps to keep an eye on? It looks like most are oil-filled.
8. Anything else to look out for?
Again, thank you for your help.
                              Joe Connor



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