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W4EWJ

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Drake R4245 commercial receiver
« on: September 18, 2021, 06:28:14 PM »

This unit appeared at my doorstep needing repairs. It has been in a smoke filled room at elevated temperatures. Before I spread some rare cash on restoring it, I need either a service manual with schematics for it or as I understand it, a service manual for an Drake R7a, the Amateur Radio version.
Any advice on cleaning the boards and parts will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

edj W4EWJ
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W5RKL

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Re: Drake R4245 commercial receiver
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2021, 01:21:08 AM »

You can download the Drake R4245 Service Manual here:

https://w5rkl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/R-4245-Receiver.pdf

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Mike W5RKL


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N8YX

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Re: Drake R4245 commercial receiver
« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2021, 10:48:12 AM »

That receiver is definitely worth fixing.

If the front panel is in need of help, "tr7dude" (Jon Kriner) on Ebay has had a NOS one listed for sale.
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W4EWJ

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Re: Drake R4245 commercial receiver
« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2021, 05:30:30 PM »

WOW... ;D  Thanks heaps. Will see if I can copy the file and lighten up some of the pages for readability.

Still got qualms about trying to clean the interior where all the smoke/soot is located. Outside is fairly good shape.

Thanks again

edj/W4EWJ
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