Mike, I am not sure how well that idea would sell because the AC4 power supply is still a very common item to find. I would think the AC4R upgrade kit would be the future for the AC4. I have installed about a dozen of those upgrade kits this year in customer radios and I think this is a definite plus. This kit replaces all the components with new components which by design are much better components than those manufactured 20-30 years ago. I suspect with the upgrade kit, the AC4 power supply will last another 30 years. My two-cents worth. Ron / WB4HFN
_____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mike Bryce Sent: Saturday, October 03, 2009 2:09 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Drakelist] Just thinking out loud Guys and gals... This is somewhat a pipe dream. Just thinking. Would a new state-of-the art power supply for the Trxxx series be doable? Talking about new transformers, improved design, fan cooling, maybe a automatic lost of bias shut down. perhaps more. Same size as the ac4? perhaps smaller? what would be a doable price? Not looking at specifics, but think the $250 to $300 range. Perhaps less, perhaps more. the determining factor will be a good long lasting transformer with improved rating. so.. input anyone? Mike, WB8VGE SunLight Energy Systems The Heathkit Shop http://www.theheathkitshop.com/ J e e p o|||||||o Note: No trees were killed in the sending of this message, but a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced
_______________________________________________ Drakelist mailing list [email protected] http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
