Author Topic: Video: Intro and mini teardown/inspection of 50+ yr old Drake 2B Receiver  (Read 2397 times)

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As the Subject states - a quick introduction and initial visual assessment of a 50+ year old Drake Model 2-B Communications Receiver - circa 1961-65 or so.


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Two videos: recapping and repair, and on-air checkout of Drake 2B
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2015, 02:46:39 am »
here are the next two videos in the series on the restoration of the vintage Drake 2B:



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Re: Video: Intro and mini teardown/inspection of 50+ yr old Drake 2B Receiver
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2015, 02:53:32 am »
Fantastic videos!

Love drake stuff, big fan of the TR-4 series.
 

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Re: Video: Intro and mini teardown/inspection of 50+ yr old Drake 2B Receiver
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2015, 03:14:03 am »
Nice I have an R-4 that will be getting some TLC in the future.
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Re: Video: Intro and mini teardown/inspection of 50+ yr old Drake 2B Receiver
« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2015, 03:52:24 am »
Just saw this thread, after having already watched the videos. Great stuff! Those melted wires were a doozy! :o
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