Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist Digest, Vol 57, Issue 5

It's always a pleasure to hear a real radio pro analyze the problem! Good DXMikeW4DL On 7/11/2016 12:00 PM, drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net wrote: Send Drakelist mailing list submissions to drakelist@zerobeat.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit

Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist Digest, Vol 47, Issue 1

I ad a similar problem with a TR7. It was a defective 25 volt regulator on the PS board. On 8/1/2015 12:00 PM, drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net wrote: Send Drakelist mailing list submissions to drakelist@zerobeat.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit

Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist Digest, Vol 34, Issue 8

than Re: Contents of Drakelist digest... Today's Topics: 1. TR7 PS7 (Mike Williams) 2. PS-7 for parts (Bruce Felder) 3. Re: Microphone wiring question (Richard Knoppow) -- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 13:15

[Drakelist] TR7 PS7

I have an extra TR7 PS7 combo I would like to sell. Both units function fine. Prefer pickup but will ship; $300.00 (plus shipping from Tallahassee, FL.) Good DX, W4DL Mike ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net

Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist Digest, Vol 33, Issue 7

Hello Howard, I reworked an AC-4 with the Heathkit shop kit a couple of years ago. It worked just fine and took me about 3 hours or so to complete taking my time. The Hayseed kit may be easier since they use elecrolytic cans with new caps inside so they are probably a unit for unit

[Drakelist] C Line

Thanks for all the responses to the ad for the c line I have; it was spoken for very early on... 73 de W4DL Mike___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

[Drakelist] 4C Line for sale

T4XC and R4C for sale; I'm the second owner of the pair originally purchased from Henry radio. I have all the original receipts and manuals. R4C is fully crystalled for general coverage with Sherwood power supply and audio output board mods. Cosmetically very good from a non smoking

Re: [Drakelist] Hum in audio

Carey, I had the same issue with my T4X; it turned out to be the AC-4. As Richard mentioned, use a scope or have a ham with a spectrum scope watch your signal on key down. I installed the Heathkit shop PS kit since it was long overdue anyway. 73, Mike W4DL On 8/12/2012 12:00 PM,

[Drakelist] TR-7 PS Board; need a part!

While troubleshooting a VCO power supply problem, R2103, the 1K pot on the PS board fell off! Just what I needed while trying to get this radio going again. I know this is an old topic, but does anyone know where to find a replacement that will fit on the board, or perhaps someone has one

[Drakelist] TR-7 vco unlocks

I've encountered a new issue with my TR-7. On 20 meters only, as I turn the PTO and reach 14.250, the vco seems to unlock as the DR-7 display stops increasing in frequency and reverses or drifts down 20 or 30 kHz. Below 14.250 all works normally. I pulled the vco board and reseated it and

[Drakelist] Dayton 2012 Drake Forum Prize Winner

To all of you smart alec's who laughed at my winning of the fruit cake at the forum this year, yelling regift and other assorted comments, I'll have you know I hauled that brick back to Florida and my 91 year old mother in law loves it! She was a TTY operator in the second world war and

Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist Digest, Vol 46, Issue 2

Good one! - Original Message - From: drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2012 10:47 PM Subject: Drakelist Digest, Vol 46, Issue 2 Send Drakelist mailing list submissions to drakelist@zerobeat.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the

Re: [Drakelist] WB6KBL Richard, Vol 37, Issue 15

I use a D-104 with my T4X, amp bypassed, and receive good audio reports; on other matters, Rich, WB6KBL's story regarding his new job and lady friend was superb. I had a new job as the technical mgr. for a new cellular company in Rhode Island in 1985. The vendor had just finished installing

Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist Digest, Vol 35, Issue 26

Thanks Evan, one of the things I would suggest is to extend the Q A time by adding 15 minutes or so to the entire forum. 73 de W4DL Mike - Original Message - From: drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 12:00 PM Subject: Drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist Digest,RE: Blue Foil Filters

Karl, may I suggest you look into the blue LED kits for the panel lights rather than the new foil and incandescent bulbs. I changed my 4C and 7 line to these LED kits and they look great, generate less heat and consume much less power. I purchased the kits on line and they were very

Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist Digest, Vol 32, Issue 60

Ditto here Mike, the instructions were more than adequate and I did cross check with the schematic to make sure; I have also installed the Sherwood mods in my R4C and it too has wire color codes which Drake decided to change during production. Know what you are cutting, desoldering and

Re: [Drakelist] bunches of drake questions

I'm with Jim on this; I equipped my 4 C Line and the TR-7 and RV-7 with these and they look FB... Good DX! 73 de W4DL Mike ex AK7P * WA9SWF * WN9SWF - Original Message - From: Jim Shorney jshor...@inebraska.com To: Drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Friday, January 01, 2010 2:53 PM

Re: [Drakelist] 2N3394 Transistor?

I used a 2nA as a substitute for a failed BFO in a R4C with no issues.. 73 de W4DL Mike ex AK7P * WA9SWF * WN9SWF - Original Message - From: Bill Becky Marvin To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 10:25 AM Subject: [Drakelist] 2N3394

Re: [Drakelist] T4XC RF output

Hello Gary, thanks for the tips and the tube is a 6AU6A, not a 6UA8, my typo; I checked R44, R53, R54, and R59 and all ohm out OK; CR19 also is OK by an in circuit diode check. Did not see anything obvious while scanning the circuitry, the T4XC was putting out around 90 watts on all bands

Re: [Drakelist] T4XC RF output

Well, the T4XC is back; the low output power was due to a power supply ripple on the HV and screen rails . I tuned the low output signal on another receiver and the ripple modulated problem was quite evident. Fortunately, I still had the AC-4 rebuild kit from the Heathkit shop which I

Re: [Drakelist] Drake PS7 minor ?

Like yours..kind of a dull, drab, greenish black works great! 73 de W4DL Mike ex AK7P * WA9SWF * WN9SWF___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

[Drakelist] R4C BFO

I turned on the R4C to discover that audio was only being output in the AM mode. The trouble turned out to be the BFO device, Q5, an NPN device 2N3394. I replaced it with a 2NA and we're back in business. I have not seen this failure posted on the Drakelist so thought I'd drop it in

Re: [Drakelist] T-4X Mic Jack

Hey Lee; how do you really feel about it? I like the can opener idea! 73 de W4DL Mike ex AK7P * WA9SWF * WN9SWF - Original Message - From: LEE BAHR To: Jim Shorney ; drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2008 11:48 AM Subject: Re: [Drakelist] T-4X Mic Jack

Re: [drakelist] TR7 oscillation

Nice work Jim; this one is going into the Drake List Items by E-mail folder ! 73 de W4DL Mike ex AK7P * WA9SWF * WN9SWF

Re: [drakelist] Drake Twins On CW

The D 104 I use currently works well with the 4 C line and the TR-7. Like the other guys, I rewired the mic and bypassed the preamp in the base of the stand. The reports are usually better than the Shure 444. 73 de W4DL Mike ex AK7P * WA9SWF * WN9SWF

Re: [drakelist] Drake Forum at Hamvention

Count me in for a copy! Unable to attend this year.. 73 de W4DL Mike ex AK7P * WA9SWF * WN9SWF

Re: [drakelist] What I Did With My Free Time Last Week...

Mike Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- That is one heck of a crystal pack! Nice work. 73 de W4DLMike Pompano Beach, FL USA - Original Message - From: EP Swynar [EMAIL

Re: [drakelist] Microphone question

Mike Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Just a suggestion Rich; try a Shure 444 or D104 (without the preamp) on your TR-3. This radio and the 4 line have a High Z mic input. You will get

[drakelist] RV-7 Warble while tuning a signal.

I have read a number of answers to the question on the PTO warbling as I tune in a signal, cw or phone. I have cleaned the PTO bar and the springs from the PTO enclosure to ground and the fix seems to last only a day then the warbling effect comes back as I tune across a signal.. I notice no

Re: [drakelist] Drake Twins

You have seen the light! Merry Christmas, 73 de W4DLMike Pompano Beach, FL USA - Original Message - From: EP Swynar To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2007 9:46 AM Subject: [drakelist] Drake Twins Good Morning All, Well, I spent the better part of

Re: [drakelist] WTB D-104

are you looking for? Dale Lake Helen Fl. -Original Message- From: Mike Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 12 Dec 2007 4:37 pm Subject: [drakelist] WTB D-104 I would like to add a venerable D104 to my new operating desk for use with the 4C Line

[drakelist] WTB D-104

I would like to add a venerable D104 to my new operating desk for use with the 4C Line, and , or the TR7. No E Bay surprises for me so thought I'd ask on the drakelist and see if anyone has one in good shape they would part with. Thanks, Mike W4DL Pompano Beach, FL

Re: [drakelist] New Drake TR-7 Article - What's Inside The Drake TR-7 Transceiver

Nice work Ron, I started reading this and had to finish it with the morning pot of coffee. Thanks! 73 de W4DL Mike ex AK7P * WA9SWF * WN9SWF

Re: [drakelist] TR-7 / DR-7

Hello Jack, I fought with a similar problem on a TR7 for some time; it came down to a thermal intermittent with U9013, part #MC10138, an ECL device. I used freeze mist around and on the chip and when sprayed , the display normalized. Fifteen seconds later as it heated up the display was

Re: [drakelist] 6BN8 vs 8BN8 in a 2A

Mike Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Excellent info! Thanks, Mike W4DL - Original Message - From: Garey Barrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 22

Re: [drakelist] New-Old Logbooks

I plan on filling up a few with 6 meter contacts this summer.. Regards, W4DL Mike CW does not stand for call waiting + ex AK7P + WA9SWF + WN9SWF - Original Message - From: David Chris Drake To: DRAKELIST Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 11:58 AM Subject: [drakelist]

Re: [drakelist] New-Old Logbooks

MessageI would not say old fashioned. I still use paper logs, and eschew the logging programs, not because they are tough to use, in fact they are quite user friendly. I am in front of a pc all day at work and paper and pen are a pleasant change of pace. Regards, W4DL Mike CW does not

Re: [drakelist] blue lights

Roger that, used them in my 4 line, TR7 and in the RV7 for that matched look! See you at Dayton! Mike W4DL CW does not stand for call waiting + ex AK7P + WA9SWF + WN9SWF - Original Message - From: richard radke To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2007 10:11 PM

Re: [drakelist] From Steve - WA7EZB

Thanks for the heads up Steve, fortunately my check mailed Friday has been posted, but I would hate to see Joe get stiffed on any of this with all the work he put out. Regards, Mike W4DL W4DL Mike CW does not stand for call waiting + ex AK7P + WA9SWF + WN9SWF - Original Message

Re: [drakelist] WTB: meter bezel for WM-7, MN-7, MN-2700

Looking forward to it! W4DL - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 9:24 PM Subject: [drakelist] WTB: meter bezel for WM-7, MN-7, MN-2700 [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang

Re: [drakelist] Drake logbook going to print

Great job Joe! Many thanks for taking the initiative and time to see this project through! Regards and good DX! See you in Dayton.. Mike W4DL CW does not stand for call waiting + ex AK7P + WA9SWF + WN9SWF - Original Message - From: Joe Roth To:

Re: [drakelist] Power Supply for TR-7(a)

Mike Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Not to mention the PS-7 looks good! - Original Message - From: Gerry [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Jim DiMauro' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'David Drake

Re: [drakelist] Drake logbook reprint

You rock Joe! 73 from south FL Mike W4DL - Original Message - From: Joe Roth To: drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2007 11:15 AM Subject: [drakelist] Drake logbook reprint Joe Roth made an utterance to the drakelist gang

Re: [drakelist] Email

Mike Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I'll take 6 of them... - Original Message - From: Vincent McKever [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Sent: Friday, February

[drakelist] PTO Switvhing diodes and transistors

Looks like I may have a problem with these components on the parent board; plug in the RV7 and the display goes erratic. The remote PTO works fine in daily use on my main TR7. A quick perusal of the situation looks like I will need to remove the DR7 and PTO to gain access to the parent board

[drakelist] Line Blue Filters

I know this has been on the list many times; anyone know a good source for replacement blue panel filters for the TR7 and RV7? Thanks, Mike W4DL

Re: [drakelist] RE: audio waveform has warble/hum on it!

Each time I had the warble on a receive, especially noticeable on a cw or calibrator signal, the cause was the 10 volt regulator card contacts being slightly oxidized. I pull the card, after removing the heat sink nut and bolt for the pass transistor on the side of the case of course, and

Re: [drakelist] Thanks for TR4C repair replies

Congrats on the successful project Bill: keep those Drake's glowing! Mike W4DL - Original Message - From: Bill Jackson To: drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2006 7:02 AM Subject: Re: [drakelist] Thanks for TR4C repair replies After a trip to Radio

Re: [drakelist] Need help with T4X

Check your new cables and the phone jacks on the rear panels first; perhaps the ground bar in the vfo as well.. - Original Message - From: Paul Havlik To: drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Sent: Friday, November 17, 2006 1:07 AM Subject: [drakelist] Need help with T4X I'm hoping

Re: [drakelist] TR-7 2nd digit jumping.

Thanks to Bill, Evan and Jim for the tips; I followed the advice and resoldered the 9 pin connector and pulled the DR-7 board from the chassis. Cleaned all connector pins with DeOxit and reseated the power supply card while I was at it. Replaced the display board and the radio has been

[drakelist] TR-7 2nd digit jumping.

Last night after a couple of hours on 20 meters, the second digit of the display, the 4 as in 14.025, started jumping to a 3! I changed bands and it did the same thing on all bands, the 2nd most significant digit would jump down one. Turned the rig on this morning and it was OK but I only

[drakelist] UHF Wattmeter

Did Drake ever produce a UHF wattmeter? I use a WV-4 for 144 and 50 MHz and it plays well;it does degrade some up in the 400 MHz band. Thanks, Mike W4DL

Re: [drakelist] R4A audio recordings (raspy or no?)

Hello Keith, the R4 sounds fine to me, except of course with the 1.2KC filter on ssb! Keep them both! Good Dx, Mike W4DL - Original Message - From: Darwin, Keith To: drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2006 10:00 PM Subject: [drakelist] R4A audio

Re: [drakelist] R4A cap replacement - prelim results

Progress is the goal! Nice report. - Original Message - From: Darwin, Keith To: drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 9:33 AM Subject: [drakelist] R4A cap replacement - prelim results (drum roll please .) AND NOW, LADIES

Re: [drakelist] R-4B bandswitch lubrication

Mike Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Agreed, I have used Deoxit on the metallic surfaces and a bit of gun oil on the bearings and races-very sparingly- and my old 4 line is smooth as silk

Re: [drakelist] L4B being revivied

Mike Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Thanks Jason, good tips all; I have not used this amp for 15 years; it was part of the 4 C line I purchased from my father in law. The R4C and T4XC

[drakelist] L4B being revivied

I am seeking a set of 3-500Z's and chimneys for a L4B I am in the process of renovating; they need not be factory fresh by any means; just have enough transconductance left to pump a few hundred watts! If you have any sitting around, let me know how much you want for them! Thanks, Mike

Re: [drakelist] R4C repair tip

Good tip Carlo: it is going into my Drake file. Merry Christmas! Mike W4DL - Original Message - From: carlobianconi To: drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 1:21 PM Subject: [drakelist] R4C repair tip Hallo, just few words on a new ( for

Re: [drakelist] Smoke smell

Mike Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Start smokin' again; you will never notice the smell. -- Submissions

Re: [drakelist] Black Screws

Mike Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I purchased a box of the Phillips head screws from the company in Chicago; they were very pleasant on the phone and I gave them a credit card number

[drakelist] Paint for 4 line

I can't recall the spray paint that is close to matching the 4 line black. It seems that I saw a post on it here. Does anyone know the color and brand and/ or perhaps the outfit in Ohio which does repaint jobs on the cabinets? Thanks much, Mike W4DL

[drakelist] Difference between the TR4C and TR4CW

The difference is more than the 500 Hz filter isn't it? Thanks, Mike W4DL

Re: [drakelist] C-Line Service CD Rom Disk

Mike Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Good to hear! - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 12:14 PM Subject

[drakelist] Blue panel filter for TR7

I know I've seen it before but as usual cannot find it when I need it; looking for a source for replacement blue translucent filters for the tuning readout on my TR7, Thanks for the input! Mike W4DL

Re: [drakelist] collector

Mike Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Well, imagine that! E-bay is a suckers route; garbage in, garbage out. - Original Message - From: Ron Wagner [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL

[drakelist] 2C

I'm thinking about adding a 2C to the desktop here and would like to hear anyone's input on the performance of these compared to the 2B. Thanks! Mike W4DL

Re: [drakelist] Call Sign Survey

You're not aloneat all! I gave up my 7 land call of 26 yrs. for a vanity 4 call to reflect my new area. Not just for nostalgia either, on 6 meters it makes a difference on working DX!

Re: [drakelist] Looking for R-4 faceplate

Mike Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- You cant' kill the good stuff! - Original Message - From: Jerry Sharp [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Monday

[drakelist] TR4CW/RIT

Just in case you have an extra bag of cash lying around; some guy on e-bay is starting a TR4CW/RIT at $1299.00!

Re: [drakelist] R-4C filters

Mike Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Of the Sherwood Drake mod kits. which give you the most improvement for the dollars spent? I have my original stock 4 C line and am thinking of doing

[drakelist] Fw: BPL could kill HF amateur radio, please read this letter , help kill BPL before it kills us. Please .. PARC

Hope this is OK to put out on the list... - Original Message - From: k0ip To: W4DL Sent: Monday, May 09, 2005 10:34 PM Subject: BPL could kill HF amateur radio, please read this letter , help kill BPL before it kills us. Please .. PARC Important information that needs your

Re: [drakelist] Looking for advice

Hold the nut with a pair of needle nose pliers, put the switch in and start the nut in the space between the two panels. Tighten it up and let the end dangle through the second plate and solder to the terminals. - Original Message - From: ICDI Dave To: DRAKE REFLECTOR

[drakelist] Re: MC10138P IC

Mike Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Well, I replaced U9013 on the DR-7 Board and it has now been running for 7 hours without a blip. U9013 was the culprit (thermal intermittent) on the DR7

[drakelist] TR7 frequency hopping solved

Thanks for all the replies to the problem I had with a TR7 jumping 50 or 100 cycles while listening to the calibrator or a cw signal. I went through the usual pulling and cleaning of the VCO, and the pass band tuning card since these two handle the oscillators for the radio. I cleaned the

Re: [drakelist] Meter For A MN-2000 Tuner

Hello Sarge, you're not working tank mobile are you? Sorry no help from me on the meter but stay tuned. regards, Mike W4DL

[drakelist] WV-4

Hello all, just received a WV-4 watt meter and am curious as to the upper limit of its use. It is rated 20 through 200 MHz. I notice on 440 that is accurate up to about the 15 watt level (as compared to other meters) then above 15 or so watts it reads very high. I know it!!! It'srated for

Re: [drakelist] Drake cables

Mike Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- I see sets for sale on e-bay quite often, although I would avoid that source if at all possible. I purchased a set from a member of this group some time

Re: [drakelist] L-4PS - Difference in Schematic Diagram

Sascha, the L4PS schematic I have is the one for the type L4B-1 (on the front cover). The resistors shown across D1 through D14 are listed as R13 - R26, 150K, 1/2 watt. Mike W4DL - Original Message - From: Sascha Starkloff To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday,

Re: [drakelist] TR-7 and TR-7A

Mike Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Hello Paul, to my knowledge, there were never any TR-7A's produced with the single panel; the split panel was used early on in the TR7 production run so

[drakelist] AM 6kc filter for TR-7, et al

I don't do e-bay so thought I would try the drakelist for a couple of items I would like to have. I'm looking for a AM filter for my TR7 and also 2 chimneys and 3-500Z's to renovate an L4B. I usually don't seek used tubes but there may be a couple of nos around the Drake gang's shack.

[drakelist] RV 75 and other stuff...

What is the reason for the high prices for the RV 75 VFO? Is it because it is synthesized or just rare? Also, how is the audio of the MS 7 speaker compared to a MS 4? I'm guessing because of the smaller cone size of the 7 series speaker it is not quite as good. Comments please! Thanks,

Re: [drakelist] RV 75 and other stuff...

Mike Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Tnx Neil, the RV-7 I acquired from your collection has saved my wrist from much undo exertion! Regards from south FL Mike W4DL

Re: [drakelist] L4B vox relay connector

Mike Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- When I moved from Boise to south FL. the 4 line went with me of course and the only piece I could not find was that 2 pin plug ! It's cursed! Good DX

[drakelist] Re: [Propagation] LP Versus SP Propagation

Mike Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Buy a Globe! Good DX, Mike W4DL -- On Behalf of Mike Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED

[drakelist] Ac-4 power cables

Lee, if all else fails, you might try bundling the rotor cable and the extra conductors needed and then wrap the whole group with the plastic cable protector jackets you can purchase at marine stores. if you are not familiar with the stuff, it is black spiral wound plastic which is used to

Re: [drakelist] TR7-A

Mike Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Now that's a good way to look at it John! Mike W4DL -- On Behalf of Mike Williams

[drakelist] TR7-A

Well I just saw a TR7A and PS7 sell for $1641.00 on e-bay! The rig was used for 3 hours, repacked and put away according to the post. Stock, no extra filters or NB, operators manual and Drake log book. How about that? Good DX, Mike W4DL

Re: [drakelist] ARRL Proposed Bandplan

Mike Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Tnx Thom, I read the material and am astounded that it resulted in the resignation of G3PLX. I am forwarding this to the guys I know and their respective

Re: [drakelist] Drake C Line Service Information

Mike Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Very nice effort Garey! I think it will move! Regards from Pompano Beach, FL/ Hurricane Central Mike W4DL

Re: [drakelist] tectured paint experiment that worked!

When was this sticky paint used? I have a TR-7 with a gray like appearance which smells to boot and another with a great looking black like color that sits majestically on my operating desk. Tnx, Mike AK7P

[drakelist] B-1000 Balun

Does anyone have any information on the B-1000 balun? It was intended, I believe, to be mounted on the back panel of the 7 line of antenna tuners. Are they available anywhere?I have not run across one on the usual sources or E-Pray. Tnx, Mike AK7P in 4 land.

[drakelist] C-4

JOE! Don't do IT! Grease as the fellows said.

[drakelist] Herbert's letter

Herbert, well said!

[drakelist] MS7 and 34 PNB

Hello , I'm looking for a MS 7 to add to the shack, if you have one you want to part with, please let me know. Also have a 34 PNB serial number 2567 with original sheet/schematic, and a TR7 with PS7 for sale. Tnx, Mike AK7P

[drakelist] TR 7 Am filter substitute

How does that 3 resistor pi network work in lieu of the correct 6 kc AM filter for the TR 7? Any input appreciated... Tnx, Mike AK7P

[drakelist] TR 7 Alignment

Any caveats when aligning a TR 7 using the Drake service manual procedures? Thanks for any input, Mike AK7P

[drakelist] TR 7 output power

I notice a drastic power output (TR7) reduction when VSWR is very slight. i.e. 1.5.1 for example. On an MN 4 it usually puts out around 120 watts but the tuner needs to be nulled to flatten out the reflected power. This seems very sensitive and not what the manual specifications list. Any

[drakelist] TR7 Mic connectors

Anyone of a source for TR 7 microphone connectors? Tnx. AK7P Mike

[drakelist] TR5

Hello all, I'm looking for a TR-5 and matching power supplyin decent shape. If anyone has one they would like to part with, please let me know. Thanks much, Mike [EMAIL PROTECTED]