Re: [drakelist] Drake Parts sourch
Terry, TR7dude is John Kriner, a Drake service tech that now has his own repair business. I have bought things from him that were shipped from the Drake plant, so he must still have some connection with them, hi. John is an upright guy and a pleasure to deal with! 73, Don, WB5HAK
Re: [drakelist] Noise Blanker discussion
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I would say for impulse type noise, like my neighbor's electric fence, the Drake blankers are superior. In fact, I am on the hunt for one for my TR7 so I can use it out here. Without the blanker (which I always sold with the rigs I used to buy, fix, and sell, not so with most nowadays), this one I have is a bother to listen to. Anyone got one to sell?? I have several of the dummy boards, and should have kept one of the noise blankers, I know, but I didn't need one in town and let them all go. Now that I have gotten to move to the country, I find a need for one again. 73, Don, WB5HAK -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] 30/17m T4X xtal 6EV7s?
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Bob, I'm not understanding why 21.1 would not be the correct crystal for 30m??? In the Drake scheme, that would be 10.0 to 10.5 megs, and the dial would read correctly. Am I missing something? 20.8 would be 9.7 to 10.2 and the dial would have to be a guessing game, unless I'm all messed up tonight. 73, Don, WB5HAK -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] 30/17m T4X xtal 6EV7s?
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Thanks for straightening me out. Forgot about the spurious mixer products. Only use I've made of that area is SWL'ing from 9 to 10 and, of course, WWV on 10 mc. My mistake. 73 all, I'll crawl back in my hole, hi. Don, WB5HAK -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] REmove from list
Steve, Address an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put ONLY unsubscribe drakelist in the body of the email. That should do it. 73, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: Steve Conrad To: drakelist Sent: Friday, March 23, 2007 3:25 PM Subject: [drakelist] REmove from list I no longer have any Drake equipment and would like to get my email removed from the list. I have sent numerous emails and request but no luck. I am getting very upset that it is this difficult to get this accomplished. Does anyone have any suggestions? Steve W9BDN
Re: [drakelist] TR4C repair
Just don't give up on us good guys, Terry, hi. I still call CQ occasionally, and find that there are still some gentlemen operators on 17m, if your rig will go there. 15m will be the same as the sunspots go back up, so just get the TR4C working, look up the weekly Drake nets, and keep calling CQ!! 73, Don, WB5HAK
Re: [drakelist] TEST
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- All three tests worked just fine on this end. -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] My PS7 saga continued.
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Bill, Losing a pass transistor wouldn't cause the problem you describe. Losing the 723 regulator could cause this, since it would allow the full dc voltage available to to through the pass transistors. I would sure substitute the 723 with a new one if you have one. Radio Shack used to carry them, but not sure they still do. Mouser will have them if not. Good luck, and join the crew of us that have done one of these mistakes over the years, hi. 73, Don, WB5HAK -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Standard SC-uMP20 microphone on T-4XB
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Jason, All the 4 lines series transmitters need a high impedance microphone. I'd pass on trying to make that one work and look for the high impedance one. 73, Don, WB5HAK -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] PA Cage Top Cover
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Doug, I'll answer that. Keith is looking for the cover for the final compartment. Why people lose that is beyond me, but I've bought several over the years with that cover missing. 73, Don, WB5HAK -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Mic for the TR-4C
Steve, All the "old favorites" are getting old, like the rest of us, and you have to watch for bad elements now. The Shure 444 (and 444D, later version of 444), Electrovoice EV-638, EV-664, Turner series (Plus 3 comes to mind, but there was a version that Drake packaged with their logo without an amp), D104, etc. Just about any good, high impedance mic will work WELL with the TR4C or other 4 line Drakes. 73, and welcome to the group!!! Don, WB5HAK
[drakelist] Susan
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I called Susan Duell to set up a meeting on Thursday, but got her answering machine. I then emailed to the address in our directory, so will let both of you know what I hear. Dr. John, if you see Susan tomorrow, feel free to ask if she got the email and if she can meet at 7:30 or 8:00. I want to discuss some contract details with you before we meet with her and hear any concerns we need to address while she is with us. Don -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] Oops
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- My apologies to the group. Fat-fingered an address and sent an unintended email to the list. 73 all, Don, WB5HAK -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Drake L7 PS Question
Randy, I hope you get some MUCH more informed answers than mine, but to answer your question quickly "NO"!! Do not use anything other than the high voltage wire and connectors you have already on the Drake. It is designed to handle the voltage, while smaller wire and an RCA connector would not handle it. You may need to find some help if you are not familiar with this type wire and connectors, but I'm sure your connector can be repaired, or at worst, replaced. Wait till some of the more expert Drakesters check in, with ideas (maybe even pictures of the procedure) but be safe, and don't substitute anything for what you need. 73, Don, WB5HAK
Re: [drakelist] Newbie with questions.
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Keith, As Garey so eloquently said, this is only ONE man's opinion, but I will agree with the R4B being the best of the receivers you mentioned. I like the mellow sound, both on SSB and AM shortwave stations, and the built-in passband tuning and filter widths is a definite plus for casual use. Yes, the color coded crystals refer to the built-in crystals, and only effect transceive mode, which is handy for casual SSB conversations with the T4XB. Good luck with your vintage Drake! By the way, Garey was too nice to toot his own horn, but the CD he produces for the 4 B line is fantastic!! Well worth the money just for the time savings finding the components on boards. Very nice pictures of EACH board, with labels. Hard to beat. No connection, no commissions, etc, hi, just a very satisfied customer. 73, Don, WB5HAK -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Tuning a 6BTV
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Bill, In order to get a good SWR check, AND be kind to your finals, you should tune the T4XB first to a good dummy load then take your SWR reading. The PI network will tune even complex impedances, and you will not see the true picture. 73, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: William Ellis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Drakelist Post drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Sent: Friday, April 21, 2006 5:11 PM Subject: [drakelist] Tuning a 6BTV William Ellis [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I'm going to tune the 80 meter portion of a 6BTV by tuning my T-4XB to various portions of the band and use that process to tell when I have it the correct length.(it's too long) To save time, I would think I'd be able to peak the RF TUNE and dip the plate, but not load the antenna. I'd have to increase the gain control so I could get a full deflection on my SWR bridge. Does anyone see why this wouldn.t be a valid method? Thank, Bill Ellis, WB9CAC -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net -- -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] MIKE ELLIOTT, W8KRR, SILENT KEY
Mike was a true gentleman that answered several of my "dumb" questions with wisdom and patience. He will be missed. 73, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: Sindre Torp To: drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2006 2:37 PM Subject: [drakelist] MIKE ELLIOTT, W8KRR, SILENT KEY List members, It is with great sadness and sorrow that I tell you all that my friend MIKE ELLIOTT, W8KRR passed away early Friday morning, April 14, 2006. Mike was the man behind the DRAKE TR7 and HEATHKIT SB-104 transceivers. I had the great pleasure and honor to be invited home to him an evening in 2001, the same day The Drake Reunion with former and present Drake Employeeshad takenplace at The Drake Forum at The Dayton Hamvention. We had frequent contact up to recently. Mike was always interested in helping Drake enthusiasts with their questions and problems presented on this list. We will all miss him. Our thoughts go to his family. Thanks for giving us the DRAKE TR7, Mike !!! Mike's family has given me their permission to inform you about this. And here's the obituary which will be run in the Dayton newspaper: Routsong Funeral Home Visitation 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Memorial service 6:00 p.m. http://www.routsong.com/ Centerville Chapel 81 North Main Street Centerville, OH 45459 937-293-4137 ELLIOTT, Michael F. age 66, of Centerville, formerly of Muncie, IN passed away Friday, April 14, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. Michael received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from Northwestern University in 1963. He was a member of the Triangle Engineering Fraternity and licensed in Amateur Radio as W8KRR. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest R. and Margaret J. Elliott and a brother, Timothy D. Elliott. He is survived by his 2 sons, Pete (Susan) Elliott of Columbus, OH and Steve (Liz) Elliott of Cincinnati, OH; 4 grandchildren, James, Laura, Vance, and Leah Elliott; and ex-wife, Patricia V. Elliott. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at 6:00 PM at the Routsong Funeral Home, 81. N. Main St., Centerville with Rev. Keith Luke officiating. Family will receive friends from 4-6:00 PM at the funeral home. In memory of Michael, contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420. Condolences may be sent to the family via the website at www.routsong.com. - Sindre Torp, LA6OP
Re: [drakelist] wondering out loud re: DOA MN-2000
Peter, You will likely get several opinions on this, but my first reaction would be to take the seller up on his option to return the unit for a refund. Parts are mostly "unobtainium" except from other defective units. In the earlier days, when Drake still had parts, I would give a different answer, but it is getting extremely rare to find what you need to adequately repair these units unless it is simply connections, ceramic standoffs, shaft couplings, etc that some of us might have in our junk boxes. Switches arced (contacts blown off) are more often what I used to find, and they were expensive WHEN we could get them, hi. Good luck, either way you go. 73, Don, WB5HAK
[drakelist] TR7 LED replacements
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Please, no more responses to the LED offer. I need to check my stash, as I already have more requests than I could honor. A quick look only shows one complete set, and about 4 extra of the 4 place LED panels. The 4 place one must have been the ones John Loughmiller got the bulk purchase of that I bought into. I will respond to each of you that emailed tomorrow or Tuesday with what I find. I think I have some more in another spot, but not time to look today. Thanks again for the interest, Don, WB5HAK -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] TR7 cold start problem
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Floyd, This sounds like the famous dirty connections on the DR-7 board that most of us have run into. Sometimes you only have to take the screw out of the board, and move it up and down some to clean the contacts, but I usually had to take the DR-7 out and put some DeOxit on the pins and in the socket to clean the contacts enough to make this stop. Some have said they found cold solder joints on that plug (actually soldered from the bottom of the motherboard, as I remember, but I have not found that here. The other half of the plug would solder from the DR-7 board itself. If that's not TOO confusing, hope it helps your problem! 73, Don, WB5HAK -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] Replacement LED's for TR7
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- If there is any interest, I think I have several sets left of the original units, both 2 and 4 section LED's. If there is any interest, I'll dig them out and see what I have left. 73, Don, WB5HAK -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Higher-fi AM/SSB with a TR-7?
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Craig, You always transmit through the slot containing the standard 2.3 (or 2.4, doing this from memory, hi) filter. If you put the 6kc filter in that slot, yes, you would have wide SSB. Not sure how pure, but wide, hi. 73, Don, WB5HAK -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] R-4B bandswitch lubrication
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- That may be so, Jason, but all of us have heard the horror stories of those that doused the bandswitches, had the wafers swell, and cracked them while forcing them through the bind. Best bet is to be sparing with the DeOxit, putting it only on the metal contacts, with swabs, syringes, etc as many are suggesting. We wouldn't want to give new Drake enthusiasts the idea that because one rig healed in six months that all will. 73, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: Jason Buchanan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 6:49 AM Subject: Re: [drakelist] R-4B bandswitch lubrication Jason Buchanan [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Keith Hamilton wrote: I was recently cleaning up my new R-4B and I used DeoxIT on the bandswitch contacts. My bandswitch is now rather hard to turn. I assume I messed up the switch lubrication. Anyone have any advise on bandswitch lubrication (before I mess something up) ?? I know a guy who drowned his R-4A wafer switches with the red Deoxit and they are fine 6 months after he did this. So... there you have it. GL de N1SU -- 73 Jason N1SU Jason Buchanan - Boxboro, MA Website: http://n1su.com/ -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net -- -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] R-4B bandswitch lubrication
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Back to my lurking mode. Sorry to have offended by actually daring to offer advice. No more from me!! - Original Message - From: Ron Wagner [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Jason Buchanan [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; drakelist@www.zerobeat.net; recipient list not shown: Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 1:23 PM Subject: Re: [drakelist] R-4B bandswitch lubrication I don't think it is a matter that a miracle healing occurred, but rather a comment to give the rig some time before you go forcing the band switch, and or trying to correct the error with other procedures. I was lucky years ago with self healing (drying of wafers) from spray cleaners. Reports are that the rig in question is already working a bit better (likely from the DeOxit drying our of the wafers). Jason is not saying anything more then give it some time before rushing into what is a real pain at best, and potentially a disaster at worse with fixes to the ill fated fix. Given that these are tube rigs, I would just let it run 24 hours a day for a week or so (pull the finals on TXs). Hope that the DeOxit (or any other cleaner for that matter) dries out of the wafer from the heat of the rig enough that it will work without further potential need of mucking inside the rig with still more chemicals. Keep an eye on it for return symptoms and the need for some other form of fix. A Self healing (aka self drying out) fix is just as good as any other if it gets the job done. Most of us have other rigs besides our babies. In this case, let the baby try to dry out itself while you use your ricebox (or better yet your TR7 or other Drake rig). If it works (or works well enough) you are wiser for the experience, and a lot less stressed out from the repair of the ill fated repair. If it doesn't work, all you did was loose a couple weeks. 73, Ron Visit my astronomy home page. http://www.dma.org/~wagner Amateur Radio Station: WD8SBB - Ron and KB8NRP - Joann On Sun, 8 Jan 2006, Don and Diana Cunningham wrote: suggesting. We wouldn't want to give new Drake enthusiasts the idea that because one rig healed in six months that all will. 73, Don, WB5HAK -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] AC3 vs AC4 ?
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Who set the 25 word limit, Garey?? Hi Hi. I, for one, enjoy reading what you and others have to share with us on many topics and learn from each one. I hadn't noticed the jumper method of checking bias in the AC3, so that's nice to know too. Would be difficult in the speaker cabinet though, for sure, hi. 73 and Happy New Year! Don, WB5HAK -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] Re: B-1000 Balun
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Mike, I have a copy of the details of making the B-1000 I got from Drake years ago. Let me know if your address is okay in QRZ.com and I'll make you a copy and send it along. 73, Don, WB5HAK -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] ARRL handbook wanted, circa 1975
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Craig, If you haven't discovered it yet, www.zerobeat.net/drakelist is an EXCELLENT resource for all things Drake. It lists the 40m Sunday Drake Net as well as a wealth of things you will enjoy perusing! I don't remember the time offhand, but I know it is listed there. 73 and welcome to Drakeland! Don, WB5HAK -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] TR7 AF gain control
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- None I have ever had would adjust to zero, Floyd. I'm afraid it's common!! Otherwise, works fine though, hi. 73, Don, WB5HAK -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Heil wiring to C-Line
Same exact wiring, Bob. Use it in good health!! Have the same setup here. 73, Don, WB5HAK
Re: [drakelist] Q RE TR7 Alignment
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Lewis, Go to the Drakelist Home Page ( www.zerobeat.net/drakelist/ ), scroll down the page to Technotes from our Viewers, click on it, then go down to Aligning Passband Filters). This procedure should help with your problem. Read it all the way through, bewares and all, then give it a try. 73, Don, WB5HAK -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Smoke smell
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Jack, I'll admit that I haven't tried this one, but have heard several times that if you put several of the dryer sheets your wife probably has in the laundry room in the cabinet, and seal the unit in a plastic trash bag for several days that the sheets will absorb most of the odor. Anyone on here tried that one?? Tks, Don, WB5HAK -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] (no subject)
I would recommend the PS7. Very good supply, with common parts if it needs repair. 73, Don, WB5HAK
Re: [drakelist] ARRL Band Plan using bandwidth (fwd)
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Thom, Was glad to see that our West Gulf Division is represented by a good Okie that voted the RIGHT way, hi. I emailed thanking him anyway. If he responds, and Coy likely will, I will share any comments. 73, Don, WB5HAK -- On Behalf of Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] odd idea
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- One way would be to find one of the old serial port A/B switches and put two 8 pin jacks in it, and rewire the switch in it to switch from those 8 pin jacks. That make sense to you?? In other words, the A/B switch switched 25 wires from one socket to another, just like you want to do 8, hi. At least the switch out of that would work I think in a metal box to shield it. The Drake plug could be on a cable exiting from the box. There are probably better ways, but I think that would work. 73, Don, WB5HAK -- On Behalf of Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] TR7 Help
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Well, I'm getting too old for this, I guess, hi hi. Can anyone help me with telling me where the single wire from the DR7 board plugs in on the bandswitch boards?? I have had it off too long, I guess, and I can't locate the pin it plugs over. There is a coax (which I have connected) and this single wire that goes through the same grommet. Will peruse the service manual, but if anyone has a better memory than me, I'd appreciate a boost, hi. 73, Don, WB5HAK -- On Behalf of Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] Re: TR7 Help
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Never mind. I found it!! Was just buried in there out of my poor, old sight. Miss my sight, miss my hearing, but Lord, how I miss my mind HI HI 73, Don -- On Behalf of Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] Drake R7 Troubleshoot
Bryce, In the TR7 companion transceiver, when your symptom occurs, that is a sign that the contacts on the DR7 digital display board have oxidized and sometimes merely taking the screws out of top of the board, and moving it up and down some will "scrub" the pins clean enough to work for some time. It is better to use some good contact cleaner (but I stress GOOD, not readily available always, hi) to clean them thoroughly while the board is out. I am not sure how many of these you have been into, but there are several cables that connect to this board, and it is not a real easy chore to do! I use Caig DeOxit D5 as contact cleaner nowadays. Use SPARINGLY though, as one can damage as much as they fix. Caig products are now available in some Radio Shack stores, but I only found it as a set of DeOxit for contacts and ProGold for pots. Pricey, but good stuff! Hope this helps. 73, Don, WB5HAK
Re: [drakelist] Drake Web Forum
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Thom, I would like to see the forum return, with about the topics you mentioned. It seemed to me that there were several with good ideas that didn't ever join us on here, but lurked around the forum. 73, Don, WB5HAK -- On Behalf of Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] Call Sign Survey
Mike, I am probably too old fashioned, but I still feel that the callsign should reflect the call area the ham is working from. It used to be easy to know where to point your beam just by listening to a call. Now it's nearly impossible! You used to be able to tell about how long a person had been a ham. Vanity callsigns have ruined both, so I guess in the final analysis, it is up to you now! 73, Don, WB5HAK
Re: [drakelist] TR-4 Relay question
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Chuck, Opinions are not really worth much, but mine is that you would spend your money better by having a good set of spare tubes to just substitute in like Garey suggests. Much cheaper than a decent tester, and will serve you much better. Many a tube that checked good in a tester turned out to be a bummer!! Just my .02 worth though, worth what you paid for it, hi hi. 73, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: Chuck Wyatt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Drakelist' drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Sent: Monday, May 09, 2005 1:11 PM Subject: RE: [drakelist] TR-4 Relay question Chuck Wyatt [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Okay, will do, no replacing of all the tubes. I am looking on eBay for a decent tube-checker, though! 73, -Chuck -Original Message- From: Garey Barrell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 09, 2005 12:14 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Drakelist Subject: Re: [drakelist] TR-4 Relay question Chuck - I would NOT replace all tubes with new ones!!! This is a sure-fire way to get into a lot of trouble. Consider the possibility that one or _TWO_ of the new tubes are either defective or sub-par in some way. Right away you have _TWO_ entirely different problems to troubleshoot. There's nothing wrong with having a set of tubes on hand however. Then if you have a problem, you can replace the most likely tube and see if there is any change. If you still have the problem, replace the original tube and try the next most likely. If you still have the problem, you then know that it's NOT a tube, and can proceed to troubleshoot until you find the real problem. When you have a working unit, check your spare tubes, again, one at a time, to verify that they work as expected. In this case don't worry about minor changes that might be corrected by alignment, etc., but just verify that the unit still works with the spare tube in place. Then store those tubes away and you have a definitive trouble-shooting tool. The carrier shift relay Drake used became unavailable near the end of production of the TR-4s. They made a small PC board that would accept another PC mount relay and had terminals to allow replacement of the original relay. 73, Garey - K4OAH Atlanta Drake C-Line Service Manual http://hr99.home.mindspring.com/R-4C_Servicez/ Chuck Wyatt wrote: Thanks Garey, I'm definitely going to try this, especially as Gary (Poland) indicates the original replacement relay is pretty difficult to find. Though I suppose I could substitute something from R/S perhaps with a 12 VDC coil. I'm supposing that this relay has nothing to do with carrier behavior (no carrier about 80% of the time when I throw the tune switch). As when I tap it down, the frequency on SSB receive shifts back to normal, but it doesn't seem to impact the tuning issue. Since I bought it only about a month ago, it probably makes sense to buy a whole new set of tubes for the thing just to discount gassey tubes as having an impact. -Chuck -- On Behalf of Chuck Wyatt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- On Behalf of Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] (OT) Latest Band Grab Plan
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- I sent my .02 worth, Tom. Thanks for the heads up!! Don, WB5HAK -- On Behalf of Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] TR7 external antenna jack (RCA) question
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Neil, Sounds like someone in the ownership history of your TR7 cut or removed the jumper that is soldered inside the rig. You can use the jumper, or check inside and re-attach the factory jumper. I think you will see reference to this in your manual, but it is not really prominent, hi. 73, Don, WB5HAK -- On Behalf of Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] SW-4 S/N UPDATE
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Jim, Add serial number 2229 to the SW4A's. I've been meaning to dig that out earlier, but hadn't. Still have to fix mine, but looks complete. 73, Don, WB5HAK -- On Behalf of Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] Microphone for TR4C
Title: Message The microphone sold at the time of the TR4 was the Drake 7075. It was high impedance. A lot of us use the Shure 444 and 444D with our 4 Line gear. 73, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: Ian MacQuillan To: drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Sent: Friday, March 04, 2005 2:05 AM Subject: [drakelist] Microphone for TR4C I am new to using newsgroups and my previous question was not complete - apologies What is the name and model of the microphone that came with the TR4C? What is the impedance value of that microphone? Thanks 73, de ZS5IAN Member of HARC Member of SARL (No trees were harmed in the production of this message, however a large number of electrons were temporarily inconvenienced.)
Re: [drakelist] TR7 display
Mike, All of the TR7's exhibiting that problem that I have encountered required pulling the DR7 display board and thoroughly cleaning the contacts that the board plugs into. Stubborn one required some re-soldering of the plugs that feed this display board. Just be sure to label where the plugs go on top of the board, and go slowly. It isn't that bad, hi. 73, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: Mike Williams To: drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Sent: Friday, February 18, 2005 6:36 AM Subject: [drakelist] TR7 display After an hour or so of receive mode, the digital display starts to count all over the place. Every band and mode but the frequency is stable as indicated by the same signal being present. Looks like a thermal problem of some kind.Turn the radio off for 20 seconds and back on and after a few seconds the display goes wild again.I cleaned the easy to access connectors but did not remove the display card. Any suggestions on this? Thanks for the input! Mike W4DL
Re: [drakelist] Why the big delay posting emails?
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- I personally liked Thom's bad karma theory. Fits right in with the black cloud that hangs over my head, hi hi. 73, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: Thom R. Lacosta [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED]; drakelist@www.zerobeat.net; recipient list not shown: Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2005 6:20 AM Subject: Re: [drakelist] Why the big delay posting emails? On Wed, 16 Feb 2005, Don and Diana Cunningham wrote: Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Happens to me al the time, Al. Never sure how many replies one will get before mine is posted, hi. Maybe Thom can shed some light on this, but is often hours before my post arrives back, and I often get answers before I see my question!! The messages are handled in a sequential mannerfirst in, first out...how they are handled once they leave the server is anyone's guess. Happens to my messages too...not only on this list, but others that I don't own. Perhaps it's bad karma? 73,Thom-k3hrn www.zerobeat.net Home of QRP Web Ring, Drakelist home page, Free Classified Ads for amateur radio, QRP IRC channel Elecraft Owners Database www.tlchost.net/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month -- On Behalf of Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] TR5
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Hi all, I am finally getting serious about re-working my TR5, s/n 01336, and find that the aluminum extrusion that makes up the front has some serious dings in what looks like the trim ring across the top when all is assembled. I hope I didn't add any of these in my move, and three year storage, but nonetheless, they are there. I may try to sand them out with some very fine grit paper, but when taking it off, it looked very much like the extrusion on the TR7! Comparing the two bears that out, with one additional hole drilled and a couple of the slots for controls and the readout have been milled out some more. Does anyone know if this was a special extrusion, or if Drake merely milled out those extra slots on a TR7 extrusion? Maybe I can locate a mint TR7 one and get someone to mill it out for me!! Tks for any help anyone can provide. Mike, weigh in if you remember please. Your work may have been all design, but maybe you remember this one mechanical part, hi. 73 and thanks, Don, WB5HAK -- On Behalf of Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] PS 7 is working
What did you find, Kevin?? The rest of us might face the same symptoms you had one day and save time by your experience. 73, Don, WB5HAK
Re: [drakelist] Need Input on MN-2700 Tuner
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Jim, I have owned several MN-2700's over the years. I found them to tune most of what I asked them to, and to be ruggedly constructed. I'm not saying they are as solid as the MN-2000, however. The only things I have found to watch are the lever switches that switch in extra capacitance are often arced over and they are definitely unobtanium by now, plus being a real pain to change!! I would ask for detailed closeup pictures of those switches before buying. Also the knob skirts are very important in being able to return to the same settings each time, and they over the years have cracked and slip on the shaft, so watch for cracks in the plastic (can only be seen from the inside, unfortunately). Other than those things, a very fine tuner! 73, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: Jim DiMauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Drake List drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2005 11:21 PM Subject: [drakelist] Need Input on MN-2700 Tuner Jim DiMauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Hi All: I've been itching to get on 160 Meters, but my beloved MN-2000 won't get me there. Before I put out a Wanted To Buy post for an MN-2700, I'd like some owners' impressions on how good a tuner it is. My MN-2000 has been the perfect tuner for me, except for the lack of 160 Meter capability. Is the '2700 as easy to tune, and has it proven to be as reliable? The MN-2000 is built like a tank; is the '2700 cut from the same cloth? Is there anything to watch out for when buying a '2700? Thoughts, guidance and opinions would be appreciated. Thanx 73, Jim WA2MER -- On Behalf of Jim DiMauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- On Behalf of Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] R4B 6HS6 tube (KA5KMS)
Terry, I have no advice, but please share what you get as answers if they don't appear on the list. I too am very interested as the 6HS6's are definitely hard to find. 73, Don, WB5HAK
Re: [drakelist] RV75
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- John, I had to make no changes to go from the RV-7 to the RV-75 at all. Just plug and play. 73, Don, WB5HAK -- On Behalf of Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] TR7 Frequency readout
Bill, A couple of things to check. First has the "store" button (just left of the readout) been pushed in by accident? Also, has the "aux program" knob been switched off the "norm" position by accident?? If not, it may be that the DR7 readout board needs to be reseated. I have never had the "scanning" cured by switching in the RV-75, so not sure if I'm on the right track, but all three of these things cause strange readout problems. Hope one of these helps! 73, Don, WB5HAK
Re: [drakelist] Knob
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Rick, I think the MN-4C has numbered skirts like the MN-7 and MN2700 do. Again, old memory here can be faulty, hi. 73, Don, WB5HAK -- On Behalf of Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] TR-4 (run a way)
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Sounds like the old bias cap in the power supply gave up, just off the top of my head. Lets the relay tube snap in, and tubes get cherry red. 73, Don, WB5HAK -- On Behalf of Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] Drake cables
You'll get better answers than this, probably, but from memory, the only "special" cable on the R4B/T4XB is the "injection" cable. It can be made from RG-62 cable and some microphone cables that are approx 12-14 pf per ft, if memory serves me tonight. All the others are simple, good quality, audio cables. 73, Don, WB5HAK
Re: [drakelist] Tuning TR4
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Yes, much easier and more accurate, probably, hi. You will like the TR4. Good rig! 73, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: billgoodwin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2004 7:53 AM Subject: [drakelist] Tuning TR4 billgoodwin [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- I just obtained a Drake W4 wattmeter. Is it ok to use it to tune my TR4 to get max rf output when adjusting the Plate and Load controls instead of using the depressed Output Meter Control as stated in the TR4 manual?? Thanks for help Bill WB8JMT -- On Behalf of billgoodwin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- On Behalf of Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] TR7 mode switch thump. PROBLEM FOUND
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Thanks for that tip, Carel! I'll check my two and see what I find now. Vy 73, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: Carel, PA0CMU [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 5:03 PM Subject: Re: [drakelist] TR7 mode switch thump. PROBLEM FOUND Carel, PA0CMU [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Hi all, The problem of the mode switch thump has been found. On the early version of the 2nd IF/Audio Board, R1187 doesn't exist. On the late version board Drake added R1187 (10K) in series with CR1119 but made a mistake in the copper trace design. In some (or most ?) cases, R1187 is short-circuited! Switching to CW mode still charges C1151 (22uF/16V) immediately through CR1119, thus giving a loud click in the audio circuit. I added a 10k resistor to my early version board and Rien - PA0TRT, modified the copper trace of his late version board. Both TR7's (S/N 3157 and 9345) are switching without any click to CW mode now. 73, Carel - PA0CMU. _ Ontvang Hotmail Messenger op je mobiele telefoon http://mobile.msn.com/?lc=nl-nl -- On Behalf of Carel, PA0CMU [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- On Behalf of Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] Another outdoor connection question
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Bill, Get a tube (for your calking gun, if you prefer) of silicone sealer at your local builder's supply store. It will seal this connection, and can be cut away later if needed. I would tape over the metal connections at the antenna itself first, as the vinegar in the silicone can corrode those connections. The silicone will fill the void between the braid of the coax and its outer jacket far better than anything else I have tried. 73, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: Bill Ellis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2004 12:33 PM Subject: [drakelist] Another outdoor connection question Bill Ellis [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Thanks to all who responded to my question about Krylon. I chose the coax seal for that problem. I have another situation this time it's with the Hustler 6-BTV Vertical I just purchased and am assembling. The connection to this antenna is by opening the end of the coax, about 2 inches, and making two leads, one with the braid and one with the center lead. They are then soldered to two lugs(supplied) and then srewed to the bottom of the vertical. It seems the only way I can weather protect this connection is with the Acrylic Plastic spray someone suggested. Any other thoughts? Thanks for any help, Bill Ellis, WB9CAC [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- On Behalf of Bill Ellis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- On Behalf of Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] Solid state tube replacements
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Dan, You are taking me back many years, and around here somewhere I have an article by a gentleman named Sartori that made some of the solid state replacements for the 4 line tubes. I think his articles were in Ham Radio or CQ mag though, not QST. You might do a search of those data bases, as he published the FET's he used, and how he did it. Hope that helps, or jogs the memories of some of the other list members as to where to find his article. I will look, but it may take me a while to dig through all the junk ,hi. 73, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: Dan Holben [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2004 3:18 PM Subject: [drakelist] Solid state tube replacements Dan Holben [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Before posting, I searched through the Drakelist databases for any mention of solid state tube replacements and found nothing. In the April 1977 issue of QST, they talk about Solid Tubes and making replacement tubes for some of the Drake 4 line. They talk about using readily available 7 and 9 pin miniature plugs to build the replacement tubes on. Back then I'm sure they were readily available, but I can't find them anywhere today. Does anyone know where I can buy the 7 and 9 pin plugs, or better yet where I can buy already made solid state tube replacements for 12BY7A, 12AX7A, 12BA6, 6BA6, 6AU6 and 6EV7? Many thanks for your comments. -- On Behalf of Dan Holben [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- On Behalf of Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] TR7-A Cooling Fan
Yes, you are correct, David. That heat sink is so massive, that for SSB, it is probably a little overkill. I do hope it is pulling air out, not blowing it back in though. If someone has reversed it, thinking it would be better, you might turn it around so it pulls air out of the cabinet before you start transmitting with it again. 73, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: w6kl To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 4:18 PM Subject: [drakelist] TR7-A Cooling Fan I use my TR7-A mostly for short-wave listening, so I've unplugged the cooling fan to cut down on the dirt that might be drawn into the radio. Am I correct in assuming that this fan is only required if I'm transmitting? Any advice would be appreciated...73, David
Re: [drakelist] TR7-A Cooling Fan
Man, I hate it when the list makes a liar outa me. That one only took a couple of minutes Oh well.. 73 - Original Message - From: Don and Diana Cunningham To: Don and Diana Cunningham ; w6kl ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 8:20 PM Subject: Re: [drakelist] TR7-A Cooling Fan I'm going to quit answering questions on the list here. For some strange reason, it is taking my posts an hour and a half to bounce back to me, and by then the questioner has either given up, or someone else has answered, hi. I'll quit wasting bandwidth!!! 73 all, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: Don and Diana Cunningham To: w6kl ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 6:26 PM Subject: Re: [drakelist] TR7-A Cooling Fan Yes, you are correct, David. That heat sink is so massive, that for SSB, it is probably a little overkill. I do hope it is pulling air out, not blowing it back in though. If someone has reversed it, thinking it would be better, you might turn it around so it pulls air out of the cabinet before you start transmitting with it again. 73, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: w6kl To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 4:18 PM Subject: [drakelist] TR7-A Cooling Fan I use my TR7-A mostly for short-wave listening, so I've unplugged the cooling fan to cut down on the dirt that might be drawn into the radio. Am I correct in assuming that this fan is only required if I'm transmitting? Any advice would be appreciated...73, David
[drakelist] 20m Net
I am interested in a 20m net and watching developments. I am not available this Saturday due to the funeral of a friend, but will be in the future. 73 all, Don, WB5HAK
Re: [drakelist] 7077 Mike
Bill, I always got excellent reports on my 7077 mic used on the TR7. In fact, just sold it and tested it on the TR7 the night I shipped it with excellent reports from the hams I worked. I have had to replace the mic elements in themover the years. I don't think you can get them from Astatic anymore, but maybe someone on here bought a spare cartridge before Drake sold out?? Good luck, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: Bill Carpenter To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 12:14 PM Subject: [drakelist] 7077 Mike I have the 7077 desk mike which was made by Astatic. On air reports with my TR7 hve been mediocre at best. In comparison to a Shure 444 it sounds muffled and muddy. I now use the Shure with the TR. Does anyone know of any mods that can be done to the 7077 to improve the audio quality? I like the looks of the 7077 and if I can get it to sound better I would use it instead of the 444.
[drakelist] Accessories
I have for sale a nice 7077 Drake desk microphone for the TR7 series. Works well and in excellent shape. Asking $80 shipped. Have a MS7 speaker that needs some work. The speaker has a tear in the cone and the end caps are in need of eventual replacement to make it "nice". Has a new outer case already. Asking $40 shipped. Could make a little better price if both are purchased. 73, Don, WB5HAK
Re: Re: [drakelist] Tr-4 Low receive update
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Matthew, There is a #12 lamp, used as a fuse, in series with the antenna lead to the antenna changeover relay. It is located in different spots in different serial numbered TR4's, but some are on the bottom of the chassis, near the antenna connector. Others had it in the final compartment (watch for the high voltage if you have to go in there, hi). The pins on these bulbs can corrode (or the bulb be open) and you will get the symptoms you describe. Have you cleaned the pins on this #12, and better yet, checked it for continuity?? It will make receive VERY low, hi. 73 and good luck, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: Matthew E. McNeely [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 20, 2004 12:59 PM Subject: Fwd: Re: [drakelist] Tr-4 Low receive update Matthew E. McNeely [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- The switch is in the tranceive position and working correctly. Let me ask the obvious, and the only reason I do is because it's caught be several times. What about the tranceiver/mute switch on the left rear corner? Is it in Transceive position? If you have it locked on. take the lock and move it back and forth a couple of times. Mark At 11:37 AM 9/20/04, you wrote: Matthew E. McNeely [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Thank you for all the advice. I have tried cleaning all of the switches including the band switch along with the tube sockets and peaking the crystal oscillators 40,15 and 10 meter bands all are running between -.6 and - .7 vdc. I changed the 6ea8 tubes in the front end and the receive on 15 and 10 seems somewhat better but still not up to snuff. I can hear the crystal calibrator but it is not giving me much on the s meter. I can hear and make some contacts on 15 but when compared to a general coverage receiver (not even a very good one) the s meter readings are much lower on the TR-4. What am I missing here? someone wrote that I should peak the band caps on the effected bands. I am not sure where they are can someone tell me where they are? and anything else that might be helpful to repair this problem? I really love this transceiver. I find that whenever I can hear a signal with it I can usually work them. I always get great signal reports even without using my linear something I can't get with my Icom. Thank you, Matt -- On Behalf of Matthew E. McNeely [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- On Behalf of Matthew E. McNeely [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- On Behalf of Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] Classified Ads
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Thom, Thanks once again for providing a valuable service to us!! I just hope you DON'T regret it later, hi hi. Vy 73, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: Thom R. Lacosta [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2004 6:05 AM Subject: [drakelist] Classified Ads Thom R. Lacosta [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- I know I am making a big mistake, since I will NOT be charging fees, NOT requiring a subscription and NOT ruuning contests to let me beg for funds. That being said, I have installed a reasonable Classified Ad system that is open for all...there are a few categories, you can select whether or not your city, state and phone number is displayed...and your email address is NOT exposed on the web(but folks can send you private mail). So...give it look and perhaps list some of the things that you want or want to get in the hands of another ham. www.zerobeat.net/classpro/ Other than adding pictures and a seperate field for your callsign, I'm open to suggestions...and certainly comments. Oh...if you've ever been frustrated by classified ad systems that lists items that were sold years ago...this system has auto-delete based on time. The downside is that each ad is reviewed before posting to the system to aid in protection against spam and inappropriate items. Thom k3hrn www.zerobet.net Home of the QRP WEb Ring and the Drake Mailing list http://www.tlchost.net/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month -- On Behalf of Thom R. Lacosta [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- On Behalf of Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] R4-B/T4XB Frequency Adjustment
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Dan, Check the serial numbers of both rigs. If they don't end in the same letter, that could be the reason. I think both of mine are B on the end. Drake matched the crystals somewhat and put the letters there to tell which color crystal is in the rig. However, over the years, these have been changed, but the color dot is usually seen on the crystal. Hope that helps! 73, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: Dan Ringer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 03, 2004 10:43 PM Subject: [drakelist] R4-B/T4XB Frequency Adjustment Dan Ringer [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- I'm having trouble adjusting my R4B to bring it on frequency to transceive with my T4XB. The adjustment is via C61 to bring the frequency difference to within a few Hertz. With this particular R4B I adjust C61 all the way down, but am still about 150 Hertz high in frequency. I have a second R4B that adjusts with no problem, and, of course, I have no trouble zero beating the T4XB to either R4B when operating separately. Any suggestions? Thanks! Dan, K8WV -- On Behalf of Dan Ringer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- On Behalf of Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] TR7
I have a very nice, loaded TR7/PS7 for sale or trade. It has 1800, 6kc, 600 cycle filters, FA7 on the transceiver, NB7 and AUX7, original manual. Serial number is 9854, so late one. Excellent condition electrically and cosmetically. Asking $600 plus some shipping or trade for Drake L4B amp in similar shape. Tks, Don, WB5HAK
Re: [drakelist] TR7
I think the TR7 is sold. Will re-post if not. Tks, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: Don and Diana Cunningham To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2004 10:15 AM Subject: [drakelist] TR7 I have a very nice, loaded TR7/PS7 for sale or trade. It has 1800, 6kc, 600 cycle filters, FA7 on the transceiver, NB7 and AUX7, original manual. Serial number is 9854, so late one. Excellent condition electrically and cosmetically. Asking $600 plus some shipping or trade for Drake L4B amp in similar shape. Tks, Don, WB5HAK
Re: [drakelist] R4C NB pricing
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- I agree, Gary. I have made one of these people a fair offer for something offered at too high a price on Ebay to fix a rig, and got the old pay the price or do without answer. Found a parts rig and did the job, no thanks to the salvager. Actually bought the parts rig from a real ham for less than the board was offered for! 73, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: Gary Poland [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 20, 2004 9:43 PM Subject: Re: [drakelist] R4C NB pricing Gary Poland [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Thom, I dont think these guys are concerned about others fixing their radios...besides I have repaired a ton of Drakes and have yet to destroy one to repair another. Parting out a basket case is one thing, parting out a perfectly good radio for more profit is something else...enough said I wont beat this subject to death...just really upsets me. 73, Gary -- On Behalf of Gary Poland [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- On Behalf of Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] R4C NB pricing
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- My last post too, Jim, but you missed part of the point all of us were making. When the ad says I know it works because it came from a working radio, it wasn't dropped on a concrete floor, it was destroyed. Off my soapbox and back in the corner, hi. 73 all, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: Jim W7RY [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Gary Poland [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2004 12:00 AM Subject: Re: [drakelist] R4C NB pricing But if you REALLY need a part for an old Drake that had been for example. Damaged in shipping or dropped on the concrete floor by its owner You would be glad to have a part from a parted out radio. Or would you just be hypocritical and part the radio out yourself? Ever hear of an automobile wrecking yard? There were/are some classic cars worth lots of money that ended up being used for parts Still Happens every day. 8 years ago, I parted out a Johnson desk kilowatt that was headed to the junk... Gave most of it away It would be nice to have it back and complete today...If wishes were horses, beggars would ride free. Ebay is a supply and demand thing... If the demand was not there... niether would the supply. Climbing off my soap box now... 73 Jim W7RY At 08:04 PM 8/20/2004, Don and Diana Cunningham wrote: Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- I agree, Gary. I have made one of these people a fair offer for something offered at too high a price on Ebay to fix a rig, and got the old pay the price or do without answer. Found a parts rig and did the job, no thanks to the salvager. Actually bought the parts rig from a real ham for less than the board was offered for! 73, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: Gary Poland [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 20, 2004 9:43 PM Subject: Re: [drakelist] R4C NB pricing Gary Poland [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Thom, I dont think these guys are concerned about others fixing their radios...besides I have repaired a ton of Drakes and have yet to destroy one to repair another. Parting out a basket case is one thing, parting out a perfectly good radio for more profit is something else...enough said I wont beat this subject to death...just really upsets me. 73, Gary -- On Behalf of Gary Poland [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- On Behalf of Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- On Behalf of Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] T4XC and D104
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Thom, Is that kinda like that 2 at 10 pm that becomes a 10 at 2 am, hi hi. 73, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: Thom R. Lacosta [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2004 10:20 PM Subject: RE: [drakelist] T4XC and D104 Thom R. Lacosta [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- On Thu, 5 Aug 2004 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Most of us have never dated an ugly woman...Tell us about it. :-)) Well, they ain't too bad...far more grateful than your average JAP or IAP...but men who like guys might not know about that. (G) Thom http://www.baltimorehon.com/Home of the Baltimore Lexicon http://www.tlchost.net/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month -- On Behalf of Thom R. Lacosta [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- On Behalf of Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] Theta 7000 terminal units
Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Jim, My opinion, and not worth much, is that most hams nowadays won't fool with RTTY or CW, which pretty much makes these units obsolete to them. I have a nice Theta 9000 myself and do run a LOT of RTTY, but prefer some of the dedicated terminal units as they copy weak signals a bit better. I have hooked mine up, and it copies quite well. Hook yours up and join us on 20 meter RTTY!! 73, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: JC Quinn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 02, 2004 6:37 PM Subject: [drakelist] Theta 7000 terminal units JC Quinn [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- I've been wondering why there is so little interest in the various Drake/Tono terminal units. These things cost a kings ransom new, worked fairly well and there can't have been too many of them made but you can barely give one away any more. Are Drake fans all purists that don't believe in any aids to run cw or what? I bought one in mint condition several years ago and still have it stored in its original packing thinking it was too pretty to use but it looks like I might as well dig it out and put it to use. Any comments? Jim [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- On Behalf of JC Quinn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- On Behalf of Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] TR-7
Ron, That is certainly an interesting looking "Drake" at that link you sent, hi hi. 73, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: Ron Baker To: Bob Rightsell ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2004 4:49 PM Subject: Re: [drakelist] TR-7 Bob, check out my Drake website. There I have a section on Drake equipment resale pricing. There is about three years of history with min/max and average sale pricing. I have the full Drake line, you will find the TR7 and all the accessories there. Here is the link to that page: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=4674item=5708893948rd=1 I also have a Drake serial number database. Here you match up the serial to those in database which will help you determine when the equipment was manufactured. Here is that link: http://www.wb4hfn.com/DrakeSerialDatabase.htm I hope this information is of some help. 73, Ron / WB4HFN - Original Message - From: Bob Rightsell To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2004 4:29 PM Subject: [drakelist] TR-7 TR-7 omplete station Hi, guys, A few members of our club recently volunteered to spend a weekend cleaning up the club radio room. It had become an absolute junk pile under several previous administrations . . . One of the things that emerged as we cleaned and sorted was a complete TR-7 station - it has matching everything. It is one of many surplus rigs donated over the years by the estates of SKs. My task is to try to figure out what the TR-7 station is worth. Now, I realize that a lot depends on the equipment itself. While it is all very good cosmetically, I have not had the opportunity yet to determine much more - other than the tuner is a champ. Can anyone point me in a good direction? 73, Bob AE4FA
Re: [drakelist] MAY I ADVERTISE FOR SALE
By all means, Ruby. What better place than a hangout for a bunch of Drake nuts?? hi hi 73, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 02, 2004 2:02 PM Subject: [drakelist] MAY I ADVERTISE FOR SALE Is it permissible to advertise for sale items here?I refuse to use eBay as I think it runs prices up. If you are acollector of DRAKE then you should be able to purchase for reasonable prices. I have several pieces that are 1-2 owner I want to sell. Where is a good place to sell?any information appreciated. Ruby KF4NI
Re: [drakelist] TR7 Mic connectors
Mike, TR7 mic connectors are common 4 pin microphone plugs available at most any electronic supplier, like Mouser, Newark, etc. Used to even be at Radio Shack, but not sure nowadays. If you have trouble getting one where you are, let me know and I can send one. 73, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: Mike Williams To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2004 8:11 PM Subject: [drakelist] TR7 Mic connectors Anyone of a source for TR 7 microphone connectors? Tnx. AK7P Mike
Re: [drakelist] Filters
I've used TR7's for years, often on Navy Mars frequencies, and have yet to need to adjust any filters. Maybe that's why so many of them worked so well for embassy use??? 73, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: Mike Elliott [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 03, 2004 1:05 PM Subject: [drakelist] Filters Thank you Stu - I designed those output filters for full coverage, and I resent the implication that they are faulty. Thanks again for your comments. Mike -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] Two MN-2700 questions
Sterling, Hope someone on the list has some of the knobs you are looking for, but I looked for a couple of years for some for a nice MN-7 I had. I'd suggest epoxying the ones you have if they aren't totally broken. The capacitors on my MN-2700 are smooth as silk. I have to take the cover off mine this week to install some new knob skirts on the main knobs, so I'll see if any adjustments are clear in mine, but I'd think you have a bind of some sort, or they need lubrication. 73, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: Sterling Garwood [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2004 4:50 PM Subject: [drakelist] Two MN-2700 questions I've got an MN-2700 that I've been using daily for a while. I've got two questions about it: - I need two of the plastic knobs that go on the levers on the bottom used to switch in additional capacitance. the two on my MN-2700 are cracked. Anyone know where to get a couple? - both the reactance and restive variable capacitors are stiff - they require more than a fingertip to move them. Normal or do they need lubrication? -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] Reflectors
Sorry to be off topic, but is anyone but me having trouble getting reflector mail from qth this weekend?? The Drakelist is all I am seeing at all since yesterday (I know, that's the best one anyway, hi hi). 73, Don, WB5HAK
Re: [drakelist] Reflectors
Thanks, Mahlon, of course I hadn't looked there yet, hi. 73 - Original Message - From: Mahlon Haunschild [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Don and Diana Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2004 11:39 AM Subject: Re: [drakelist] Reflectors Apparently the qth.net Mailman server crashed yesterday. They're working on it. See the System News page on www.qth.net for more info. regards, Mahlon - K4OQ Don and Diana Cunningham wrote: Sorry to be off topic, but is anyone but me having trouble getting reflector mail from qth this weekend?? The Drakelist is all I am seeing at all since yesterday (I know, that's the best one anyway, hi hi). 73, Don, WB5HAK -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] TR-7 Board Extraction Tool
Read further down on your link, Bob's kit is FANTASTIC, but does not include the puller. Too easy to fabricate one yourself. I agree also that "rocking" the boards back and forth is the best method, plus it "cleans" the contacts a bit, hi. 73 all, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: Jammy To: 'Bob W7AVK' ; 'Drakelist' Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 7:46 AM Subject: RE: [drakelist] TR-7 Board Extraction Tool Hey You can find new one take a look at http://www.dproducts.be/Drake_Museum/7_service_kit.htm 73s JM De: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] De la part de Bob W7AVKEnvoyé: mardi 16 mars 2004 14:24À: DrakelistObjet: Re: [drakelist] TR-7 Board Extraction Tool To help with the build drawing, here is a photo. 73 Bob W7AVK Joe Mann wrote: Paul,I made mine from what looks like #13 Copperclad steel wire. Total length = 4.5 in.There are 4 bends, all right angled. /---\--- 0 | | | | side | (front view) | 1/2 in. | view | | | | 0 0 --- --- / -- 2 3/4 in --- -- 3/8 -- /---\--- | | | | (top view) | 3/8 in | | | ---Match the 2 3/4 in. dimension with the actual hole spacing of the boards. The wire really needs to be stiff, maybe from a heavy duty coat hanger. If you can bend it with a pliers, vice grip, etc., it's not heavy enough. Use a vise and a hammer. 8-)Someone else may have a better suggestion.Joe, K9HDEPS My experience is that rocking the board back and forth (left/right) works better that trying to pull the board directly (up) out of the TR-7. image001.jpg
[drakelist] RV-75 trade
If someone has a nice Kenwood SM-230 monitor scope with manual and cables, I would trade an equally nice RV-75 digital vfo withoriginal manual and RIT cablefor it. Not interested in selling the vfo, just want to add the SM-230 to my TS-870 for digital work. Tks, Don,WB5HAK
Re: [drakelist] tr7 oscillation, predrivers blown.. My drake b-line twins are laughing!!!
Craig, I am interested to see the responses you get. I am helping a friend with one doing exactly the same thing, except the drivers didn't go out, he had static (or lightning) take out some of the PIN diodes, he replaced them and now has the same oscillation problem. I am going to re-check his work to make sure some or all of the diodes are installed properly or are all good ones. I'll let you know what I find too. 73, Don, WB5HAK -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] Extra connection on T-4XC power line
From memory, this extra wire was put in all AC3/4's for the speaker on the TR4 series radios. The external speaker output on those rigs was through the jones plug and the speaker in the MS4 simply plugged into this stub. 73, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: KS7J [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2004 10:51 PM Subject: [drakelist] Extra connection on T-4XC power line Hi Drakesters, I have an extra cable stub (about 3 long) with an RCA jack on the end that originates out of the large Cinch Jones connector (female) on the back of my T-4XC. It's unlabeled and I see no picture or reference to it in my manual. What is it for? Perhaps it's a mod by a previous owner, but if so they certainly got a perfect match on connector and cable, looks quite original. 73, Casey, KS7J --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.560 / Virus Database: 352 - Release Date: 1/8/2004 -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] DRAKE PART SEARCH
Reiner, I may have the SL1800, I'll check. What is different about the noise blanker for the R7 and the "normal" one for TR7?? Tks, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: Reiner Nitschke To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2003 12:30 PM Subject: [drakelist] DRAKE PART SEARCH Hi everybody, looking for the following items or sim.or any help how I can get it: 1. the two Knobs on the MN2700 (big Tuner) for the 2 horiz. levers 2. NB 7 for the R7A ( noiseblanker special made for this receiver) 3. SL1800 for the TR7 4. some Dust-Covers for the varioussizes of the Drake 7 Line It would be nice to hear from you 73 Reiner WA2VHQ 3. Add MSN 8 Internet Software to your current Internet access and enjoy patented spam control and more. Get two months FREE! -- Submissions: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] tr4c issue
Peitro, There is a bulb (#12, I think) that is used as a "fuse" in the receive line near the T/R relay on the bottom of the chassis. This will sometimes blow, or the pins on it will become corroded and cause the low sensitivity you describe. Check it for corrosion and continuity and think you might just find your problem. 73, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: Pietro Lapiana To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 5:48 AM Subject: [drakelist] tr4c issue Hi net, I have a question regarding a Tr4C. It looks, compared with a C line, extremely "deaf" or with a very low sensitivity on 80 mtrs band. I have still to check the 20 mtrs band because I red the manual and it looks that in both the bands the receiver is using a different configuration. Anybody has any suggestion on the problem, if is is due by tubes..to be replaced or what? Tnx in advance 73 de Pietro Lapiana, IOKPL
Re: [drakelist] TR7A -- 60 Hz Hum in Headphones
Rob, I shouldn't rely on this old memory. Resistor in my phones turns out to be 100 ohms, NOT 100k. Sorry for the brain malfunction!! 73, Don - Original Message - From: Rob [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2003 12:40 PM Subject: Re: [drakelist] TR7A -- 60 Hz Hum in Headphones Don, Many thanks for the reply. I am really happy that this hum is not a big problem at all! I will install a 100 k resisitor on the hot lead of the headphones and pray it works. I am sure it will! 73's Rob From: Don and Diana Cunningham To: Rob , Subject: Re: [drakelist] TR7A -- 60 Hz Hum in Headphones Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2003 19:12:23 -0500 Rob, Drake put a resistor in series with the hot lead on the headphone. My old memory says it was a 100k, 1/4 watt, but think the exact remedy is listed on the Drakelist Home Page. It's really that simple! 73, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: Rob To: Sent: Friday, July 18, 2003 5:42 PM Subject: [drakelist] TR7A -- 60 Hz Hum in Headphones I just acquired a TR7A. It works great. Listening to the speaker, the receiver sounds great and I have been getting great audio quality reports on my SSB transmissions. However, I do hear a pretty noticeable 60 Hz hum when I use my headphones. (I don't notice the hum in the speaker even when the volume is turned way down -- I only hear the hum when I use headphones). Is this normal for a TR7A? If not, where should I look to track down the problem? The power supply? A blocking cap in the audio section? I could always use an external 60 Hz hum audio filter but I would prefer to find the source of the problem. 73's Rob -- Submissions: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- Submissions: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
