[Drakelist] L7 parts

2015-03-15 Thread DW Harms PA2DW
Drakelist de PA2DW, Hello fellow Drake-fans. Since last week I am enjoying the use of a L7 amplifier. It is technically in super condition, but cosmetically it needs some (minor) help. I am looking for a better strip that covers the meters, both the plastic (lexan?) strip as the metal one

Re: [Drakelist] Source for Drake dial blue filter material

2015-03-15 Thread Jim Shorney
Conventional wisdom is that Lee #172 Lagoon Blue theatrical gel is a very close match. A few bucks for a sheet at a theater supply house or on eBay will net you a lifetime supply. Dave, KD2E, has provided information to the effect that Roscolene #853 is the ORIGINAL Drake filter material. You can

[Drakelist] Source for Drake dial blue filter material

2015-03-15 Thread Rob Hinz
Does anyone know of a source for the blue filter material for the Drake dials and meters? I see that Mike Sever, KG9BV, was supplying these at one time, but I have been unable to reach him by email or telephone after several attempts. I hope he is ok. Thanks! Rob -

Re: [Drakelist] Source for Drake dial blue filter material

2015-03-15 Thread Chris Farley
Has anybody on the list purchased the Roscolene #853, and can measure the thickness with a caliper or micrometer?   The #172 stuff is a bit thinner than the original stuff, it would be nice to know if this stuff is any thicker.  Regards, Chris kc9ieq Sent from my SMRTphone