[Drakelist] L-4B load capacitor

I acquired the L-4B from ebay. It is in overall good condition but the load variable capacitor does not have enough shaft friction to hold the plates in position. There appears to be an adjustment screw on the back of the capacitor but there is no easy way to access the screw. Does anyone

Re: [Drakelist] L-4B load capacitor

Roger, Yes indeed. Merely buy some felt washers, Antique Radio Supply carries them, sometimes hardware stores, or cut your own. Then remove the load capacitor knob, put several of them on the shaft, and then replace the knob. Keep adding more and more until the desired level of friction is

Re: [Drakelist] L-4B load capacitor

- Original Message - From: Roger Smith kc6...@earthlink.net To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2013 1:38 PM Subject: [Drakelist] L-4B load capacitor I acquired the L-4B from ebay. It is in overall good condition but the load variable capacitor does not have

[Drakelist] K2OPT

Is anyone familiar with K2OPT in Winona , MN? I sent him payment for a Drake item a couple weeks ago, but now can't contact him by phone or email? I've left phone messages but no replies, and no equipment. ___ Drakelist mailing list