Re: [Drakelist] Who Does TR7 Repairs

2013-07-28 Thread TONYKURL
Ron Baker, WB4HFN, has a great website (add .com to his callsign). He is a superb technician, and has serviced all of my Drake gear (except my R8A), and even sold me a few things. Plus, the bottom line is always extremely reasonable. I highly recommend him! 73, Tony N3WAK In a

Re: [Drakelist] Ralph's Offer

2013-07-01 Thread TONYKURL
Ralph: That is a wonderfully generous offer! This must come from being a passionate Drake aficionado. I myself don't need the radios, but I bet that someone on this list could find a great, caring, appreciative home for them. Thanks again for embodying True Ham Spirit. 73, Tony

Re: [Drakelist] Heil foot switch

2013-03-23 Thread TONYKURL
Evan--If not spoken for, I'll take your foot switch. 73, Tony In a message dated 3/23/2013 9:29:33 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net writes: Send Drakelist mailing list submissions to drakelist@zerobeat.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web,

Re: [Drakelist] 2B sidetone

2013-03-18 Thread TONYKURL
Hi Curt. I remember doing it when I was a novice--connecting it to the arm of the AF gain control. These days, though, I simply hooked up a small, amplified communications speaker to the sidetone output of the 2-NT. I got it from Radio Shack for about $15--works great. 73, Tony N3WAK

Re: [Drakelist] the impolite folks

2013-02-02 Thread TONYKURL
Thom: Sorry you have to deal with the impolite folks. I know that there are a lot of us on this list--by far, the vast majority--who appreciate this list and think it's a great resource. Unfortunately, there are thoughtless, impolite people out there, too. Their behavior just reflects

[Drakelist] Filters for Sale

2012-07-29 Thread tonykurl
Evan--I'll gladly buy the 8khz filter from you. Just email me with your price. Thanks, Tony N3WAK tonyk...@aol.com -Original Message- From: drakelist-request drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net To: drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Sun, Jul 29, 2012 12:00 pm Subject: Drakelist

[Drakelist] TR5 Schematic

2012-07-18 Thread tonykurl
Pierre--I have a TR5 manual and schematic at home...but am on the road for four more days, traveling. When I get home, I should be able to scan what you need and email it to you. Please contact me offline at tonykurl at aol dot com, and I can send what you need on Sunday. 73, Tony N3WAK

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

2012-05-03 Thread TONYKURL
Something tells me that a hundred hams won't make a difference. Haven't US vacuum tube companies all gone the way of typewriters, record albums, eight-track and cassette tapes, videocassette recorders, cathode-ray analog television sets, carburetors, and slide-rules? (Not to mention the

[Drakelist] Re SW4 Availability

2011-05-04 Thread TONYKURL
Neil--Yes, there's an SW-4 (or -4A) that comes up on eBay every once in awhile. However, they've been pretty non-existent on eBay for the past couple of months, which I've found surprising. Before that, I was seeing several a month--sometimes two at a time. I have an SW-4A, SN 2722,

Re: [Drakelist] SPR-4 Loop Antenna

2011-04-25 Thread TONYKURL
Pat: Try this link. 73, Tony N3WAK _http://www.dproducts.be/drake_museum/images/LA-4How_to_do.jpg_ (http://www.dproducts.be/drake_museum/images/LA-4How_to_do.jpg) ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net

Re: [Drakelist] SPR-4 Crystals

2011-03-08 Thread TONYKURL
Byron: I've purchased most of my SPR-4 crystals from International Crystal Manufacturing in Oklahoma City, OK. They're on the web: icmfg.com When you speak with the order desk, tell them the range you want to cover and that you have an SPR-4--they will know the type of crystal and the

[Drakelist] Re Improving the Drake R-4B

2010-12-03 Thread TONYKURL
Dave--If you are interested in receiving WWV, it's possible using a stock R-4B. Check out this link _http://www.dproducts.be/drake_museum/03_1971_pdf.htm_ (http://www.dproducts.be/drake_museum/03_1971_pdf.htm) from The Drake Virtual Museum website. It states: It is possible to receive

[Drakelist] SPR-4 DC Powercord?

2010-11-30 Thread TONYKURL
Hello. Does anybody have a DC power cord for an SPR-4 they'd be willing to sell to me? Thanks, Tony N3WAK _tonyk...@aol.com_ (mailto:tonyk...@aol.com) (302) 883-3811 ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net

Re: [Drakelist] Crystals for SPR-4

2010-11-04 Thread TONYKURL
Bob: For any Drake radio, I recommend International Crystal Manufacturing in Oklahoma City. They have a website with their phone number. Tell them the kind of Drake you have and the frequency you want to cover, and they'll look in their database for the crystal needed. Takes about two

Re: [Drakelist] SPR-4 Labels

2010-10-29 Thread TONYKURL
Geoff: You asked about SPR-4 labels. Here's a suggestion from back in February that I found very helpful. If the Drakelist is searchable, I don't know how to do it...this is just from my old mail. Good luck...I want to make some labels for my own SPR-4, too. Jim, K5JD, seems to have

Re: [Drakelist] Drake 2-B Manual, Etc.

2010-08-30 Thread TONYKURL
Reply to Kevin, K7RX: Hi Kevin. I have a Drake 2-B myself now, and had one as an SWL and a Novice back in the early 1970s. What a great receiver! Anyway, I have a photocopy of the manual. If you wish, I can just run a copy and mail it to you. Please let me know if that will work

[Drakelist] VOX Relay Cable

2010-02-16 Thread TONYKURL
To Paul, K3PG: Paul--I recently decided to get my first amp. Ron Baker, WB4HFN, told me that a kit to change the two pin VOX relay plug on the AC-4 to an RCA phono connector is sold by John Kriner. Look at his ePay store: The Man's Amateur Parts Supply. I bought two from The Man this

[Drakelist] WTB Drake MN-2700

2010-01-06 Thread TONYKURL
Hi. I'd like to buy a Drake MN-2700 tuner in excellent shape. If you have one for sale, please contact me at _tonyk...@aol.com_ (mailto:tonyk...@aol.com) tonykurl at aol dot com Thanks, Tony N3WAK ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist

[Drakelist] 2-NT Crystals Wanted

2009-12-04 Thread TONYKURL
Hi. I'm looking for xtals for the Drake 2-NT, in the neighborhood of 3.550-3.600 MHz if you have any to sell. Email is _tonyk...@aol.com_ (mailto:tonyk...@aol.com) Thanks, Tony N3WAK ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net

[Drakelist] Looking for a Nice 2-NT

2009-11-04 Thread TONYKURL
Hi there. I am looking for a really nice Drake 2-NT if anybody has one that they'd like to sell. Please email me at _tonyk...@aol.com_ (mailto:tonyk...@aol.com) if you do. Thanks and 73, Tony N3WAK ___ Drakelist mailing list