I have had a few Drakes through my shack over the years and have noticed
something I would like to bring to the collecting community that I have not
seen discussed before.
The Drakes that I have had with really good and or pristine chassis, were
typically from (when I could follow it back) owners who used radio covers on
their rigs. There has also been generally, a direct correlation to the amount
of dust seen on the chassis and the amount of discoloration and corrosion.
Also, the bottoms of chassis tend to be much better condition than the tops.
So here are my thoughts. Keep the dust off the chassis as it can and does hold
moisture. Moisture in turn is a catalyst for corrosion (discoloration being
simple oxidation, is a very mild form of corrosion).
I sold my TR3 a few years back. It was one of the best TR3 chassis I have ever
seen. Not just because it was mine, hi :-) The first owner had it covered
when not in use. I too followed his actions.
Don't take this the wrong way, storage in a damp basement under a radio cover
is NOT good. OTOH keeping a rig in a reasonable environment with a radio cover
when not in use is cheap insurance.
I keep all my rigs covered when not in use. Not anything fancy, just some
material stitched up to form a "box" cover.
Thoughts, comments?
73,
Ron WD8SBB
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