http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DrakeRadio/ Drake Radios Sat, 18 May 2013 19:33:24 GMT Steve Wedge http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DrakeRadio/message/13809 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DrakeRadio/message/13809 Absolutely! One reason I have this drake "problem" is because I'm of the opinion that they were mostly well-designed high-performance radios that are still Sat, 18 May 2013 18:48:11 GMT GALE STEWARD http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DrakeRadio/message/13808 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DrakeRadio/message/13808 Hi Mike, Welcome! You might find an AC-4 power supply as there are lot of guys on this reflector. There are usually a few on Ebay also. If you get an original Sat, 18 May 2013 18:08:19 GMT n9lsd http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DrakeRadio/message/13807 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DrakeRadio/message/13807 hello all, my name is mike, N9LSD. i live in indiana and am assembling a 4-line station, piece by piece, after a many year absence.now i need a power supply. Sat, 18 May 2013 17:34:39 GMT Geoffrey S. Mendelson http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DrakeRadio/message/13806 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DrakeRadio/message/13806 ... I think you are looking at it the wrong way. Although planned obsolescence was decades away, cost cutting was still on designer's minds. Looking at it in Sat, 18 May 2013 16:28:48 GMT johnkf7z http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DrakeRadio/message/13805 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DrakeRadio/message/13805 It looks like these fuse holders are also available from Nebraska Surplus. $3.95 http://www.surplussales.com/Electrical/Holders/ElecHold-2.html Sat, 18 May 2013 10:15:46 GMT dodgy_dxer http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DrakeRadio/message/13804 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DrakeRadio/message/13804 Seems to be available from here http://marketplaceadvisor.channeladvisor.com/StoreFrontProfiles/DeluxeSFItemDetail.aspx?sid=1&sfid=86409&c=15467&i=68238226 73 Fri, 17 May 2013 21:17:45 GMT Steve Wedge http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DrakeRadio/message/13803 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DrakeRadio/message/13803 Yup. especially with parts that are handled by the user. components can be changed for efficiency or cost with nobody the wiser (except for folks like Fri, 17 May 2013 19:50:34 GMT Linden J. Allen http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DrakeRadio/message/13802 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DrakeRadio/message/13802 Hello all, Despite indications to the contrary, my call is not M6TGT, its 2E0TGT its just that Yahoo won't let me update it!!!! Anyway, greetings to you all!! Fri, 17 May 2013 15:37:14 GMT km5z_mike http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DrakeRadio/message/13801 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DrakeRadio/message/13801 I saw that - got the same email flyer. I believe that's a Littelfuse 342014, possibly? If not that identical part, then made-like. There are VERY few of those Fri, 17 May 2013 13:34:53 GMT Garey Barrell http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DrakeRadio/message/13800 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DrakeRadio/message/13800 ... Fortunately, once in a while the engineer would stand up and say, "Yes, but how much have you LOST when the crappy part fails and your sales drop 10%?" Fri, 17 May 2013 03:40:40 GMT Geoffrey S. Mendelson http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DrakeRadio/message/13799 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DrakeRadio/message/13799 ... In the early 1960's $5000 would buy you a house, or a cadilac or a Jaguar. Geoff. -- Geoffrey S. Mendelson, N3OWJ/4X1GM/KBUH7245/KBUW5379 It's Spring here Fri, 17 May 2013 01:31:58 GMT Steve Wedge http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DrakeRadio/message/13798 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DrakeRadio/message/13798 I'll briefly throw in the comment that the crystals are not compatible to the 4-lines. The SPR-4 uses the smaller size (can't remember the designator). Steve Fri, 17 May 2013 00:49:47 GMT Steve Wedge http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DrakeRadio/message/13797 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DrakeRadio/message/13797 I put a nickel under each knob when reinstalling as a spacer. Of course, I don't draw it down too tight! Steve Wedge, W1ES/4 Sent from my iPad: please don't Fri, 17 May 2013 00:47:47 GMT Steve Wedge http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DrakeRadio/message/13796 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DrakeRadio/message/13796 Of course, one thing I did learn is that if you save a buck and you build 5000 units, you've saved $5000. I can remember sitting in meetings when such things Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:55 GMT Tom http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DrakeRadio/message/13795 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DrakeRadio/message/13795 I am considering selling my L75 amp. It is in excellent condition, located in Virginia. If there is anyone here that is interested, please contact me at