David,
Consider everyone¡¯s response, so not to be offended ¡ª no one ignored you; it may seem that way, though. ? We all learn from all the posts, no matter how much experience we have or training, etc. ?My estimate, one way or another, most on this group are very knowledgeable, but keep in mind that no one is perfect, and sometimes circumstances get in the way of complete communication. ?Expressions to the nth degree (as n goes to infinity) that Steve mentioned sums to form a well-bounded series: in other words, the composite is a well defined meaningful answer. ?I am planning on starting restoration/repair or restart of some Drake tube radios I have, and have been contemplating just how to go about this. ?The composite of this topic posting, including your comments, have helped me to conclude on a process or plan to bring up radios that have sitting dormant a long time. ?So, the only part about your message that is erroneous from my perspective is as follows: your experience appears to be high, your knowledge is significant, and for the ¡°baloney¡± quotient, as the baloney increases in the denominator without bound (goes to infinity) in the limit, the quotient goes to zero.
Secondary, many of us have been in this situation, saying ¡°I¡¯ve tried everything. ?What is wrong?¡± ?My entire day working as a medical-imaging systems field engineer for many years as a young man was spent with, ¡°What is wrong?¡± ?Sometimes the problem was baffling, sometimes just irritating. ?I say this because it is refreshing for me to get a good chuckle (as intended) from introductory comments like Steve¡¯s, amidst dealing with a frustrating problem. ?As I have a good laugh at the comment, because I¡¯ve been there, my pride factor diminishes greatly ¡ª a good thing.
Accept my suggestion, and of others, to keep reading and contributing when you can.
Peace,
73, Michael, N4KZO
