[Drakelist] equipment brochures

2018-09-03 Thread Richard Tucker
I have original manufacturers brochures for the following: Drake TR-7 Collins KWM-380 Collins 75A1 Collins 75A3 Collins 32V2 2 Collins SSB Amateur Equipment flyers of that era. Misc Henry Radio (Butler, Mo) new and used price lists from the 80's (all in new condition) $20.00 for

[Drakelist] Drake Log Books

2018-06-25 Thread Richard Tucker
I have two original and one reproduction R.L. Drake logbook. All in excellent, unused condition. I would sell all three for $25.00 plus shipping. Rick Tucker W0RT --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com ___

Re: [Drakelist] A BIG THANK YOU!

2016-02-29 Thread Richard
How about sharing those copies with others. The best way to do that is reply to the list when you supply an answer. Please pass the information on. Thanks. Dick KC9UB On 2/29/2016 4:12 PM, Tim English wrote: *Would like to say a BIG public thank you to all who replied with copies of

Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist Digest, Vol 45, Issue 3

2015-06-15 Thread richard radke
Hey Gary, Rob Sherwood at Sherwood Engineering has both covers…… http://www.sherweng.com/ham.html#ssb http://www.sherweng.com/ham.html#ssb Rick W9WS On Jun 15, 2015, at 10:04 AM, drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net wrote: Send Drakelist mailing list submissions to

Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist Digest, Vol 42, Issue 8

2015-03-16 Thread richard radke
you can always just double it up…we did it all the time back in the studio to intensify the color…down side was you lose about one F stop of light output : ) Rick W9WS On Mar 16, 2015, at 11:00 AM, drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net wrote: Send Drakelist mailing list submissions to

[Drakelist] Drake Logs

2015-02-15 Thread Richard Tucker
I have an original R.L. Drake logbook from back in the day. Excellent, as new condition. Also two of the reproductions purchased from Joseph Roth in 2007. Asking $25.00 plus few dollars for postage for all. Rick Tucker W0RT ___ Drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] Drake R4B 5595 kHz oscillator/mixer

2014-11-15 Thread Richard Knoppow
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[Drakelist] RCS 4 switces

2014-09-29 Thread Richard Tucker
I sold the RCS 4 switches. Thank you. Rick W0RT___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

[Drakelist] RCS-4 antenna switch

2014-09-28 Thread Richard Tucker
I have two Drake RCS-4 switch units and three control heads for sale. One was originally purchased by me in the late 70's and may have a bad component in the control head. One control head and switch checked out okay a few years ago but I am selling all as is. I used the one I bought for

[Drakelist] Test, is the list still alive

2014-07-10 Thread Richard Knoppow
No messages for a couple of weeks so testing. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] TR-4 Audio Hum Question

2014-05-30 Thread Richard Knoppow
the tubes burn up. They have become quite expensive. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com - Original Message - From: choward...@aol.com To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 6:36 PM Subject: [Drakelist] TR-4 Audio Hum Question Thanks to Gary and John

[Drakelist] test

2014-05-26 Thread Richard Tucker
Rick, W0RT, --C-Line, R4A/T4XC, MN-2700, RCS-4--testing___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] Tweak my Peak....

2014-03-02 Thread Richard Knoppow
in average power and intelligibility. If at all possible listen to your own signal on an independent receiver for both quality and spurious signals. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] Distortion of T-4XB SSB

2014-02-21 Thread Richard Knoppow
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Re: [Drakelist] TR-4CW Etc.

2014-01-03 Thread Richard Knoppow
not improve things and causes the tube to run hot. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

[Drakelist] Checking the list

2013-12-16 Thread Richard Knoppow
Haven't gotten anything for a week, is the list still alive? -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] Checking the list

2013-12-16 Thread Richard Knoppow
experience in the recent past of being blocked by a third party spam blocker and as a result having to re-subscribe to a couple of lists using my ARRL account so I thought I would check. Anyway, Happy Hollidays to all and thanks for the companionship. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL

Re: [Drakelist] Checking the list

2013-12-16 Thread Richard Knoppow
in Detroit and spent a lot of time in rural Michigan. When I was a kid snow was FUN! That's because I didn't have to shovel it. The scene below is _beautiful_ but its about 80F here and I think I will stay. Keep those sleet melters working. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb

Re: [Drakelist] Checking the List or Boy are the bands dead

2013-12-16 Thread Richard Knoppow
by moi and will hear anything the R4B will. Its quite amazing but the R4B still has better selectivity. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net

Re: [Drakelist] Maybe this works?

2013-12-04 Thread Richard Knoppow
you asking what had happened and got a bounce. So, whatever happened, I am glad the list is back. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman

[Drakelist] Test message

2013-11-30 Thread Richard Knoppow
Another test message. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] Test message

2013-11-30 Thread Richard Knoppow
- Original Message - From: Richard Knoppow 1oldle...@ix.netcom.com To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Saturday, November 30, 2013 7:22 AM Subject: [Drakelist] Test message Another test message. I got a message from Thom La Costa, the owner of this list, that messages from

[Drakelist] A test message

2013-11-28 Thread Richard Knoppow
A test to see if I am resubscribed. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

[Drakelist] TR-4

2013-11-18 Thread richard radke
Welcome home Howard. Sounds like (pardon the pun) bad filter caps in your AC4 pwr supply. I assume they’re original, so 40 plus years old, but simple fix. Rick W9WS I have just put myself on the air after a 15 year absence, I am using the Drake TR-4 that I had in Colorado 15 years

Re: [Drakelist] L-4B load capacitor

2013-10-24 Thread Richard Knoppow
got oil or grease on it cleaning may increase the holding friction a bit. Otherwise I agree about using felt washers under the knob. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http

Re: [Drakelist] TR-4 AM Mode Receive Distortion...

2013-10-19 Thread Richard Knoppow
(no pun intended) you are getting distortion on received AM signals but not on SSB? Have you access to an oscilloscope? -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http

Re: [Drakelist] TR-4 AM Mode Receive Distortion...

2013-10-19 Thread Richard Knoppow
- Original Message - From: Bill V wviga...@cox.net To: Richard Knoppow 1oldle...@ix.netcom.com; drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Saturday, October 19, 2013 11:22 AM Subject: Re: [Drakelist] TR-4 AM Mode Receive Distortion... Hi Richard, Your facts are undistorted... and I do have

Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist Digest, Vol 64, Issue 5

2013-10-12 Thread Richard Knoppow
to cause trouble. Its always worth poking at the wiring with an insulated stick when nothing else works. I usually use a wooden chop-stick. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] T4XB tune problem

2013-08-26 Thread Richard Knoppow
is. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] MS-4 Speaker

2013-04-17 Thread Richard Knoppow
of the box. Some of the small speakers used in these receivers will astonish you if put into larger, well made, boxes or even just a large flat baffle. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist

[Drakelist] Loudspeaker cabinet treatment

2013-04-17 Thread Richard Knoppow
constants. Both act in exactly the same way as an electrical transmission line or impedance matching network does. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net

Re: [Drakelist] Drake 2-C noise blanker

2013-04-15 Thread Richard Knoppow
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Re: [Drakelist] R4B Resistor Value

2013-04-11 Thread Richard Knoppow
the entire capacitor. While you can use individual units you can get an exact replacement from http://www.hayseedhamfest.com/ -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http

Re: [Drakelist] T-4XB

2013-04-08 Thread Richard Knoppow
I'm not sure I understand what you mean, can you give a more detailed description of what is happening. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net

Re: [Drakelist] TR4 V2 Can removable!

2013-04-02 Thread Richard Knoppow
of the type used on the IF and RF coils. Those are removed by squeezing the tabs on the sides with a pliers and working them off. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http

Re: [Drakelist] AC4R Rebuild Question

2013-02-02 Thread Richard Knoppow
not note the ripple level but at full current my memory is that its fairly substantial but I don't remember exactly how much. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http

Re: [Drakelist] T-4XB won't do CW

2013-01-21 Thread Richard Knoppow
with Deoxit and a small brush. I've had this happen, don't remember exactly which tube caused it but even just wiggling the tubes in their sockets will sometimes fix it. The other voodoo is working the screws to make sure they make good chassis contact but I suspect the tubes. -- Richard

[Drakelist] Drake L7E Low Power Out

2013-01-04 Thread Richard Emrich
I sold my L7 to another ham and he has sent me the following. I see very low RF output. Here are some numbers: plate volts 1900 idle plate current 180ma 30 watts input RF 60 watts output to 50 ohm resistive load (dummy load) plate current 440ma grid current 120ma I see little or no dip in

Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist Digest, Vol 54, Issue 16

2012-12-17 Thread richard radke
Very nice man cave Rich..TNX fer sharing Rick W9WS On Dec 17, 2012, at 11:00 AM, 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] Thinking of buying Drake TR-4C

2012-12-02 Thread Richard Tucker
I agree with Al. Rick W0RT - Original Message - From: Al Parker anc...@ec.rr.com To: Gary Taggart gtagg...@rollanet.org Cc: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2012 1:54 PM Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Thinking of buying Drake TR-4C Hi Gary, Sorry to so abrupt, but in a

Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist Digest, Vol 53, Issue 11

2012-11-19 Thread richard radke
Hi Chuck, Never have, but why would you need/want to? What would you gain (pardon the pun)? Not to be a naysayer, but what am I missing? Rick W9WS On Nov 19, 2012, at 11:00 AM, drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net wrote: Send Drakelist mailing list submissions to

Re: [Drakelist] VTVM Probe with DMM

2012-11-17 Thread Richard Knoppow
capacitance on the measurement. Evidently a lot of electronic voltmeters have them. In some cases a manufacturer will specify the use of such a resistor in making measurements. I think Collins does this in some older manuals. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com

Re: [Drakelist] R4C Hum and audio transistor

2012-10-31 Thread Richard Knoppow
can't even read the voltages or part designators. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] ham item for sale

2012-10-26 Thread Richard
Ditto. C. Richard Pumphrey NOTICE: It is okay to print this email. Paper is a plentiful, biodegradable, renewable, recyclable, sustainable product made from trees that provide jobs and income for millions of Americans. Thanks to improved forest management, we have more trees in America today

Re: [Drakelist] Neutralization

2012-10-24 Thread Richard Knoppow
voltmeters and scopes that to into the stratosphere are common so one need not worry about building anything. I will say that for high power amps a grid-dip meter that can also work as a wavemeter/detector is helpful. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com

Re: [Drakelist] Neutralization

2012-10-23 Thread Richard Knoppow
you must disconnect it at the feed-through caps for the tubes. That is dangerous both because its a shock hazard and because of the danger of accidental shorting of the supply. The handbook method is fussy but works. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com

Re: [Drakelist] R4C overall gain specification

2012-09-25 Thread Richard Knoppow
its worth going through the entire adjustment procedure. I think Garrey Barrell has a disc for the R4C and it may have stage gain info, contact him about this. He is _not_ on this list. www.k4oah.com -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com

Re: [Drakelist] TX4B cathode resistors

2012-09-18 Thread Richard Knoppow
with mold seams going the long way all seem to go bad. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] 2-C

2012-09-10 Thread Richard Knoppow
at the ripple) I would first confirm there is a signal at the side tone jack and then trace it along the audio chain to see where its getting lost. Since the position of the function switch (that is AM or SSB) does not seem to affect the problem its likely after the switch S-5. -- Richard Knoppow

Re: [Drakelist] Exploding cap? Further progress?!

2012-09-01 Thread Richard Knoppow
of the coils and adjust the capacitor to get oscillation. International Crystal seems to be a good source for Drake crystals. They know the characteristics. If you determine the crystals are bad I suggest calling them. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com

[Drakelist] exploding caps

2012-08-25 Thread richard radke
Damien, This should tell you everything you need to know about the AC-4. http://www.wb4hfn.com/DRAKE/DrakeArticles/AC4_Troubleshooting/ Drake_AC3-AC4_Troubleshooting.htm 73 Rick W9WS On Aug 25, 2012, at 11:00 AM, drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net wrote: Send Drakelist mailing list

Re: [Drakelist] Exploding Cap' ???

2012-08-25 Thread Richard Knoppow
here. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] exploding caps

2012-08-25 Thread richard radke
Charles, I just try'd it and it went right to it...try this from the main page... it's the 1st item on the list of articles http:// www.wb4hfn.com/DRAKE/DrakeTechTips.htm Rick W9WS On Aug 25, 2012, at 12:11 PM, Charles Ring wrote: On 8/25/2012 1215, richard radke wrote: Damien

Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist Digest, Vol 50, Issue 19

2012-08-24 Thread richard radke
Hey Damien, Welcome back to radio (you even had a few fireworks too). Yup that's what a cap sounds like when it goes. Remember, it's probably 40 years old and engineered for 25. Easy fix though. Re-build the whole supply while your in there. You more than likely lost a couple diodes

Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist Digest, Vol 50, Issue 16

2012-08-23 Thread richard radke
an open taper caused by the 5K 7 watt resistor in the power supply opening. It could be that the taper has opened or developed a weak spot that is circumvented by the wiper crossing that area. Just not sure about this one. 73, Evan, K9SQG -Original Message- From: richard radke rar

Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist Digest, Vol 50, Issue 16

2012-08-22 Thread richard radke
Hi Bob, What do you mean by doesn't work? My T-4XC with the L4B is pretty heavy-handed. Just a slight advance of the L4B's gain control drops the pwr output big time. Almost makes me think the pot isn't linear. Makes it really tuff to find that sweet-spot. I typically leave the ALC

Re: [Drakelist] R4C Speaker Output

2012-08-20 Thread Richard Knoppow
that as well. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] shure 444 mic

2012-08-13 Thread Richard Knoppow
. Check the switches with an ohm meter. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com In GOD we trust ___ Drakelist mailing list

Re: [Drakelist] Hum in audio

2012-08-12 Thread Richard Knoppow
- Original Message - From: Mike Williams mj...@bellsouth.net To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2012 9:19 AM Subject: 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

Re: [Drakelist] hum in audio

2012-08-11 Thread Richard Knoppow
the screws. Very often ground connections are made through them and they become slightly corroded in the same way as the contacts on switches do. Working them will clean the connection and often get rid of pernicious problems. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com

Re: [Drakelist] Removing the Load Variable Capacitor on a L-7

2012-07-30 Thread Richard Knoppow
centering. If this is from something that has gotten in-between the plates canned air may also get it out. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net

[Drakelist] Pertaining to Dial Scale and S-meter lighting question by Al, WA2S

2012-07-18 Thread conklin . richard
I'm in the process of restoring a TR-4Cx. Here are my unedited 7/15/2012 notes concerning lighting differences: The illumination color is different for the panel frequency dials on the right (bluish-white) and the receive signal strength transmitter plate current meters on the left

[Drakelist] RF Tube Testing

2012-07-16 Thread Richard Bell
I am looking for some guidnace on testing RF amplifier tubes.  I have a couple of 3-500Z tubes that I would like to determine if they are keepers or should be sent on to the Great Junk Pile In The Sky.  I would much prefer to NOT put them in in my working amplifier.  I'm sure Murphy would

[Drakelist] C-line

2012-06-24 Thread Richard Tucker
When using the C-line on CW should you put the R4C on external mute and use the sidetone or can you without damaging the RC put the function switch on ON so you can monitor your actual cw signal. The sidetone is not pleasant. Thank you. Rick W0RT

Re: [Drakelist] mc-50 mic on t-4xc

2012-06-17 Thread Richard Knoppow
,.WV9E There is a data sheet for this mic showing the wiring at: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/rg4wpw/mc50.pdf -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http

[Drakelist] My TR-7 Has Settled Down for Receiving... BUT!

2012-05-25 Thread Eraina Richard Jenkins
Next step is to try some SSB transmitting! I was able to inject carrier (am) and tune my antenna ... but my SSB output is not enough to make the meters 'wobble'!! Maybe I need to clean up some more terminals. Any ideas people?? Richard VK1RJ -- -- Eraina Richard Jenkins Canberra

[Drakelist] Re. TR-7 Completely Dead

2012-05-24 Thread Eraina Richard Jenkins
... but I do want it stable enough for casual SSB operating. 73 to all and once again ... big THANKYOU. Richard VK1RJ -- -- Eraina Richard Jenkins Canberra 'richardirena' on skype ... if at home

[Drakelist] FS: MN2000

2012-05-22 Thread Richard Bell
Haver a MN2000 looking for a home.  It is totally functional with no known problems. I have not installed any upgrades.  The tuner has not been abused or run in a high power environment.reading function. $200 plus shipping, North America only.  Pictures provided upon request. Thanks W5BXE

Re: [Drakelist] Anyone know an exec/owner of a tube company?

2012-05-03 Thread Richard Knoppow
in the San Fernando valley. I can ask if they are interested in making other than high end audio tubes. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman

Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist

2012-04-22 Thread Richard
I have only one comment to make, which may or may not be applicable. Sometimes moderators on forums are like the Folks that are on condo boards. I have seen this on several forums. It creates problems from the libertarian types. Free speech should prevail. Some think the first amendment

Re: [Drakelist] Article by Garey K4OAH

2012-03-26 Thread Richard Knoppow
, not the current or past ones. Unless you have the URL it appears you can't access the current issue. This is an odd way to set up something that is offered free. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list

Re: [Drakelist] Trouble with TR4 ?

2012-03-05 Thread Richard Knoppow
also possible that the thing is way out of alignment. If the above voodoo doesn't fix it I suggest going through the alignment procedure. Its normal for the side band indicator to switch with the band. Its set up for the most commonly used sideband on each band. -- Richard Knoppow

Re: [Drakelist] Tube shields

2012-02-26 Thread Richard Knoppow
to part with? The V6 shield is for a 7 pin and the V7 is a 9 pin (wider and taller). Mike Shields for V6 and V7 were never supplied. I am not sure why sockets taking shields were used perhaps because they do provide some shielding of the base of the tube. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles

Re: [Drakelist] 1st check of TR-4c

2012-02-21 Thread Richard Knoppow
sockets with a little deoxit and a fine brush like those sold for cleaning between your teeth. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo

[Drakelist] low plate voltage

2012-02-20 Thread richard radke
Marc, I agree with Lee. Low input voltage. Mine shows 2700 volts running from a 240vac line after rebuild. What do you see in the cw/tune position, lower by the same percentage? Rick W9WS On Feb 20, 2012, at 11:00 AM, drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net wrote: Send Drakelist mailing

[Drakelist] L4 rebuild

2012-02-19 Thread richard radke
Dino, I had a bleeder go several years ago when the glitch resistor blew with a BANG! I could only tell by a hairline crack in the body (can't remember if I did a resistance ck 1st or not). Took it out and it promptly fell apart. Did a rebuild with one of Mike's board and replaced

Re: [Drakelist] Microphone for 4 line

2012-02-19 Thread richard radke
John, I've used a Heil HC-4 element through a Hi-Z xmformer for years. Heil sells (or used to) the raw element and transformer individually. I mounted them in a very nice black anodized dynamic mic from RS. Dosen't sound quite as good as my Shure 545S, but has a little more output Rick

[Drakelist] Drake Amplifier

2012-02-14 Thread Richard Bell
I am looking to purchase an amplifier in the next 30 days. If you have a Drake or Ten-Tec amplifier you're considering selling, drop me an email with your price and some digital pic's. Please don't offer me a project amp, I already have one of those and I don't need another. TNX W5BXE

Re: [Drakelist] t4x am hifi mods

2012-02-11 Thread Richard Knoppow
Since he disconnects the VOX pot to accomplish this I also wonder. I wonder about the untended concequences of many of the mods for Drake stuff especially those for improving the audio. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com

Re: [Drakelist] R4B audio distortion

2012-02-09 Thread Richard Knoppow
far fetched but easy enough to do and worth a try. If cleaning makes a difference but does not cure the problem a new socket might be in order. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com - Original Message - From: Randy WB4SPB wb4...@earthlink.net To: drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] Pointer knob lines

2012-02-07 Thread Richard Knoppow
and a toothpick, wiping away any excess with qtips. Mike. I use paint pens. They come in several colors and tip widths. I got mine from a local art supply store. Mine were made by the same people who make Sharpie marker pens. These are filled with enamel paint. -- Richard Knoppow Los

Re: [Drakelist] AC-4 (bias mod)

2012-01-20 Thread Richard Knoppow
efficiency is partly a matter of the pulse duration. I think if you want a transmitter primarily for CW or FSK building one from scratch might be best. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] My New 4 - Line....Issues but I'm loving it

2012-01-18 Thread Richard Knoppow
. If the crystal is bad new ones can be had from International Crystal or Bry Carling. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] AC-4 Voltages

2012-01-15 Thread Richard Knoppow
are the result of operating without a load although that will raise them somewhat. However, it would not change the bias voltage. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http

Re: [Drakelist] AC-4 Voltages

2012-01-15 Thread Richard Knoppow
- Original Message - From: Rick Gunderman wa4rg.r...@gmail.com To: Richard Knoppow 1oldle...@ix.netcom.com Cc: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2012 9:56 AM Subject: Re: [Drakelist] AC-4 Voltages Thank you for your response Richard. Using the same meter, my line

Re: [Drakelist] AC-4 Voltages

2012-01-15 Thread Richard Knoppow
be a measurement error. The voltages that count are those measured with the transmitter working. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman

Re: [Drakelist] T4XB audio

2012-01-14 Thread Richard Knoppow
and a flat mic like an old Electro-Voice 654-A. The amount of difference surprized me because of the narrowness of the pass band. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http

Re: [Drakelist] FS: R-4B and a T-4XB

2012-01-05 Thread Richard Knoppow
modulation percentage is not as straight forward as for a conventional transmitter. If one wants real AM its better to get or build a dedicated transmitter but Drake makes it possible to communicate with those who may not have SSB receivers (who would that be?). -- Richard Knoppow Los

[Drakelist] L4B oddity

2012-01-03 Thread richard radke
All, Thanks to everyone who made suggestions. Solder on the pins all look ok. .5Ω's on each filament. I'm guessing a grid to filament short/ leak when it gets hot. I did notice a slight bit of clouding near the top of the envelope that wasn't there before. Maybe from running the

[Drakelist] L4B Oddity

2012-01-02 Thread richard radke
I have an unusual situation underway in my L4B. Evan, you out there? Been working fine until yesterday (i know, well happy new year) one of the 3-400's filaments is half as bright as the other. I reversed the tubes and the same tube was dimmer in the opposite hole, and the amp and

Re: [Drakelist] Morse Key

2011-12-23 Thread Richard Knoppow
for closed auctions. There is also a Morse Code list where you might get some help. I have no idea of the value of this thing. http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/morsecode -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] Speaking of breaking Glass...

2011-12-22 Thread Richard Knoppow
overheating but have never had a suck-out. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] Nastiest Drake Gear

2011-12-21 Thread Richard Bell
Butt ugly would be a compliment. 73 W5BXE Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:46:21 -0500 (GMT-05:00) From: Steve Wedge w1es1...@earthlink.net To: drakelist@zerobeat.net drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] Nastiest Drake Gear Message-ID:    

Re: [Drakelist] Baked Drakes

2011-12-01 Thread Richard Knoppow
or even blue. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] Baked Drakes

2011-11-30 Thread Richard Knoppow
other than serious fungus (that stuff went to the factory and I don't know what they did with it). -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman

Re: [Drakelist] T-4X Stability

2011-11-25 Thread Richard Knoppow
compensation results in drift that varies in direction as the temp changes. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] T4XB Question

2011-10-25 Thread Richard Knoppow
be more important than the wattage. Modern irons have very little mass so are cooled quickly, for working on old equipment one needs a high mass iron. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] T4XB Question

2011-10-25 Thread Richard Knoppow
manufactured, not re-stuffed old cans. They are exactly right. He makes caps for Drake, Hallicrafters and other classic equipment. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http

Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist Drake Service?

2011-10-23 Thread Richard Bell
I've used John Kriner and Ron.  Both did an excellant job (John went over a T4B/R4B, Ron went over my TR7). Message: 3 Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2011 22:50:17 -0400 (EDT) From: K9sqg k9...@aol.com To: dwrigh...@neb.rr.com, drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Drake Service? Message-ID:

Re: [Drakelist] Receiver protection lamp

2011-10-15 Thread Richard Knoppow
replacements locally. Keeping a spare available is a good idea even though they are likely to last forever. If the TR-4 receiver seems dead and its nothing else the lamp is worth looking at. If its open or the contacts are dirty the effect is of no antenna being connected. -- Richard Knoppow

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