Re: [Drakelist] Does Anyone Remember the 1970's AES Ad with Ray Grenier?
Scott, I recall that early 1970's photo very clearly. I also have my AES catalog from 1970 which shows Ray Grenier, K9KHW, standing next to a wall of Swan boxes which was also very impressive to me at the time. I actually met Ray at the 1998 Dayton Hamvention. We were both waiting in the line to get into the restaurant at the Dayton Marriott. He was no longer sporting the his famous crewcut-style haircut, but to anybody who had studied Ray's advertising photos from 30 years before, he was easy to spot. 73, Tom, W1CC On Thu, Aug 4, 2011 at 10:40 PM, whitebear1...@comcast.net wrote: I'm wondering if anyone remembers seeing the early 1970's Amateur Electronic Supply advertisement that showed their Sales Manager at the time, Ray Grenier, sitting in front of a full Drake 4C line station. It was a full station including the R-4C, T-4XC, MS-4/AC-4, L-4B, W-4, both six and 2 meter transverters, CC-1 receive converter box. It was a stunning station and I really wanted one but the situation wasn't good. I was in the Navy at the time and recall seeing those ad's while pouring over either QST or their catalog during some of those long midnight watches in the Radio room while cruising the oceans. so here I am some 40 years later still drooling over the C line.. hi hi 73, Scott WA9WFA ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Does Anyone Remember the 1970's AES Ad with Ray Grenier?
The man and the equipment. http://www.marcradio.org/rm-1971-03/vanguard-labs.html Terry VE3XTM On 05/08/2011 05:51, Tom Delano wrote: Ray Grenier ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Does Anyone Remember the 1970's AES Ad with Ray Grenier?
That picture was taken much later than the original ad. He does not have that 70's look. :-) 73, Bob WW3QB The man and the equipment. http://www.marcradio.org/rm-1971-03/vanguard-labs.html Terry VE3XTM On 05/08/2011 05:51, Tom Delano wrote: Ray Grenier ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Weird Modification on T-4XC PTO
Scott - Never seen it. Not aware of any mod of that configuration. Two coils and three capacitors sounds like a low pass filter, not sure why that would help anything. If it was executed like that, it's not likely to be of any value!! My advice would be to remove it. 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 2-C/2-NT, 4-A, 4-B, C-Line and TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.com whitebear1...@comcast.net wrote: I'm considering purchasing a local C line station. The transmitter is a high serial number in very good condition. Under the hood there is an odd and poorly executed modification. Here is a photo showing the transmitter with the mod box. Maybe you can take a look at it and comment. http://s1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/651daisy/Drake%20C%20Line/ The 82 yr old owner vaguely remembers the mod. He said the mod has a Berghardts sticker on it. He told me the box has two air wound coils and 3 capacitors in it. He thinks it's got something to do with the PTO but doesn't remember. He mused that it might be to reduce drift. The mod is very poorly executed as the box is attached to the PTO with black electrical tape, and some red house wiring. The OT is the original owner and last used it in 1992. The T-4XC serial number is in the high 26K range. Anyone recognize such an oddball modification? 73, Scott WA9WFA ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Weird Modification on T-4XC PTO
Could be, but all that is required is a small capacitor (trimmer), diode, and RF choke. No 'air-wound coils' needed. 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 2-C/2-NT, 4-A, 4-B, C-Line and TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.com Ron wrote: Scott, I suspect it is a version of the RTTY keying modification that Drake published a paper on many years ago.It attached to the VFO and the keying was accomplished by keying a negative voltage from the RTTY unit, probably through that red wire.The modification had a few capacitors and coils and used diode keying to shift the VFO frequency. Ron / WB4HFN *From:*drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] *On Behalf Of *whitebear1...@comcast.net *Sent:* Thursday, August 04, 2011 11:13 PM *To:* drakelist@zerobeat.net *Subject:* [Drakelist] Weird Modification on T-4XC PTO I'm considering purchasing a local C line station. The transmitter is a high serial number in very good condition. Under the hood there is an odd and poorly executed modification. Here is a photo showing the transmitter with the mod box. Maybe you can take a look at it and comment. http://s1140.photobucket.com/albums/n571/651daisy/Drake%20C%20Line/ The 82 yr old owner vaguely remembers the mod. He said the mod has a Berghardts sticker on it. He told me the box has two air wound coils and 3 capacitors in it. He thinks it's got something to do with the PTO but doesn't remember. He mused that it might be to reduce drift. The mod is very poorly executed as the box is attached to the PTO with black electrical tape, and some red house wiring. The OT is the original owner and last used it in 1992. The T-4XC serial number is in the high 26K range. Anyone recognize such an oddball modification? 73, Scott WA9WFA ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] How to take main freq dials out of B line
Bob - In my experience, it's not a matter of 'A' or 'B' line, just variations within a product line. Some do, some don't. Some lettering comes off with water, some doesn't come off with Go-Jo. The 7 Line is an entirely different material and doesn't seem to be affected. 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 2-C/2-NT, 4-A, 4-B, C-Line and TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.com Bob Loving wrote: So, the question comes to mind, is there a difference in the material making up the dial on the B-line versus all of the other Drake lines? Has this discoloration been noted on other 4-lines by others? How about the 7-line? I have two TR-7s and they have no discoloration. Bob K9JU ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Does Anyone Remember the 1970's AES Ad with Ray Grenier?
On 08/05/2011 10:17 AM, Robert Ladden wrote: That picture was taken much later than the original ad. He does not have that 70's look. :-) you may be right on the look (I say 60's) but the gear was 70's vintage now, I may be right but I could be wrong (smile) 72 Ron, wb1hga ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Does Anyone Remember the 1970's AES Ad with Ray Grenier?
Hi Guys, I bought my FIRST QRO rig from AES back n 1975 when I upgraded to SSB that year---it was a used Heathkit SB-400, which I purchased for the then-princely sum of $250.00, I believe... Ray, it seemed to me at the time, bore the look of a Jethro Bodine in glasses---whom I liked very much, too, so no offence intended at all...! ~73~ de Eddy VE3CUI - VE3XZ ** On 2011-08-05, at 9:59 AM, Terry Maurice wrote: The man and the equipment. http://www.marcradio.org/rm-1971-03/vanguard-labs.html Terry VE3XTM On 05/08/2011 05:51, Tom Delano wrote: Ray Grenier ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Does Anyone Remember the 1970's AES Ad with Ray Grenier?
I did see Ray Grenier at the 2011 Hamvention as we passed each other in an aisle but before I could turn around and get caught up he was gone. He did look happy, then again, it WAS Hamvention after all... ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] thoughts
Gang, I been enjoying the Drake TR4C for a spell, then let it rest awhile while using my current solid state radios. I decided to return to Drakes and whoa! I forget how to tune these babies. I had to re-learn (has something to do with my grey hair I suppose). I was wondering if you guys get nervous too during the tuning process so as not to ruin the finals. It just scares me sometimes 72 Ron, wb1hga ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] thoughts
You should be able to tune that baby very quickly, maybe 5 secs. practice at LOW GAIN levels until you have it memoized. The most important two things IMHO are: 1) Immediately dip the plate and keep it dipped 2) Don't go PAST the load setting that gives MAX smoke out. 73, Lee -Original Message- From: ron ronc...@verizon.net To: drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Fri, Aug 5, 2011 11:21 am Subject: [Drakelist] thoughts Gang, I been enjoying the Drake TR4C for a spell, then let it rest awhile while using my current solid state radios. I decided to return to Drakes and whoa! I forget how to tune these babies. I had to re-learn (has something to do with my grey hair I suppose). I was wondering if you guys get nervous too during the tuning process so as not to ruin the finals. It just scares me sometimes 72 Ron, wb1hga ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] thoughts
I have been using a homebrew tuning 'pecker' for years without ruining the finals in my Drake's or my SB200 amp. They allow tuning the finals without stressing them. The only requirement is that you use a peak reading wattmeter. Here is a link if you are interested. http://www.3898pecker.com/ 73' Jerry K4FJK -Original Message- From: ron Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 11:20 AM To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] thoughts Gang, I been enjoying the Drake TR4C for a spell, then let it rest awhile while using my current solid state radios. I decided to return to Drakes and whoa! I forget how to tune these babies. I had to re-learn (has something to do with my grey hair I suppose). I was wondering if you guys get nervous too during the tuning process so as not to ruin the finals. It just scares me sometimes 72 Ron, wb1hga ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] thoughts
Hi Ron, I remember reading a tip once on one of these lists about tuning your transmitter by putting it in spot mode and finding the signal with your receiver and peaking the pre-selector and the plate using the receiver's s-meter. Well, it worked ok for me on the pre-selector, but I could never get a peak with the plate control (the most important one for your finals). But, through eperimentation I stumbled across a way that works great for me. I put the transmitter in tune with the gain turned all the way down. Then find the signal with the receiver. The signal should still be very strong. Then I just peak everything for the highest s-meter reading. If the s-meter is too high, tune the receiver slightly off frequency to get a lower s-meter reading so you can easily see the peaks. once you have peaked everything, it should be very close to resonance and you can then turn the gain up and touch up the tuning again. This way your finals aren't being driven very hard or at all when your searching around for the correct plate adjustment. It works for me because I was also nervous and way too slow using the conventional method of tuning up. Have Fun, Bob K6GGO I have been using a homebrew tuning 'pecker' for years without ruining the finals in my Drake's or my SB200 amp. They allow tuning the finals without stressing them. The only requirement is that you use a peak reading wattmeter. Here is a link if you are interested. http://www.3898pecker.com/ 73' Jerry K4FJK -Original Message- From: ron Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 11:20 AM To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] thoughts Gang, I been enjoying the Drake TR4C for a spell, then let it rest awhile while using my current solid state radios. I decided to return to Drakes and whoa! I forget how to tune these babies. I had to re-learn (has something to do with my grey hair I suppose). I was wondering if you guys get nervous too during the tuning process so as not to ruin the finals. It just scares me sometimes 72 Ron, wb1hga ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] thoughts
Ron, What can help is to make yourself a cheat sheet so you can quickly determine the steps to go through during tune up. Reading an extended, vague, narrative while key down and tuning up is not good practice, hi hi. Too, the AC-4 should be in good operating condition with respect to the bias supply so if it hasn't been rebuilt yet, it needs to be. Too, using a tuning pulser or a CW keyer sending dots can be useful during tune up. Also, as part of tune up, having a PEP or other wattmeter to look for power out during tune up can be useful; if you're doing things by the book and output isn't quite right, then you know not to proceed until a problem is found. What can really help is to tune up into a dummy load first, then go to the real world. Enjoy those Drakes and don't forget the Drake nets. 73, Evan, K9SQG -Original Message- From: ron ronc...@verizon.net To: drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Fri, Aug 5, 2011 7:21 am Subject: [Drakelist] thoughts Gang, I been enjoying the Drake TR4C for a spell, then let it rest awhile while using my current solid state radios. I decided to return to Drakes and whoa! I forget how to tune these babies. I had to re-learn (has something to do with my grey hair I suppose). I was wondering if you guys get nervous too during the tuning process so as not to ruin the finals. It just scares me sometimes 72 Ron, wb1hga ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drake PTO Fixed - R4B Update
This is the continuing story of my R4B that drifts and wiggles in frequency and stops oscillating. My last installment I found a solder joint that was not soldered to the ground plane. After that the PTO would still wiggle and stop oscillating and when I pressed on the end of the PTO cover the PTO would start oscillating again. Taking the cover off and pressing the PTO circuit board I could make PTO stop and start oscillating. Moving the circuit board and measuring the ground at the 6.8K ohm resister, I found that the ground was at 10.0 volts when the PTO stopped oscillating. I followed the ground to the front of the PTO and there is a small jumper wire between the main PTO circuit board and the vertical PTO circuit board. I found that measuring the ground connection on the vertical PTO circuit board would not change when I pressed on the PTO circuit board but when I measured the ground on the main PTO board it would. On closer inspection the ground solder connection on the main circuit looked like that the solder had not made complete contact with the wire or had come lose. I re-soldered and inspected the joint again and the solder had rapped round the short ground jumper. I gently pressed on the circuit and the PTO continued to oscillate. I have put the receiver back together. The PTO is stable and continues to oscillate. Lee KI6OY P.S. I hope that this helps someone else. ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] thoughts
Bob, Yep...works great and I do that the first time to a new band...then from then on, just re-dip the plate, and touch up the load a little. 73, Lee, KC9CDT -Original Message- From: Robert Fish rwf...@comcast.net To: Jerry Semones grand...@insightbb.com Cc: drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Fri, Aug 5, 2011 11:55 am Subject: Re: [Drakelist] thoughts Hi Ron, I remember reading a tip once on one of these lists about tuning your transmitter by putting it in spot mode and finding the signal with your receiver and peaking the pre-selector and the plate using the receiver's s-meter. Well, it worked ok for me on the pre-selector, but I could never get a peak with the plate control (the most important one for your finals). But, through eperimentation I stumbled across a way that works great for me. I put the transmitter in tune with the gain turned all the way down. Then find the signal with the receiver. The signal should still be very strong. Then I just peak everything for the highest s-meter reading. If the s-meter is too high, tune the receiver slightly off frequency to get a lower s-meter reading so you can easily see the peaks. once you have peaked everything, it should be very close to resonance and you can then turn the gain up and touch up the tuning again. This way your finals aren't being driven very hard or at all when your searching around for the correct plate adjustment. It works for me because I was also nervous and way too slow using the conventional method of tuning up. Have Fun, Bob K6GGO I have been using a homebrew tuning 'pecker' for years without ruining the finals in my Drake's or my SB200 amp. They allow tuning the finals without stressing them. The only requirement is that you use a peak reading wattmeter. Here is a link if you are interested. http://www.3898pecker.com/ 73' Jerry K4FJK -Original Message- From: ron Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 11:20 AM To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] thoughts Gang, I been enjoying the Drake TR4C for a spell, then let it rest awhile while using my current solid state radios. I decided to return to Drakes and whoa! I forget how to tune these babies. I had to re-learn (has something to do with my grey hair I suppose). I was wondering if you guys get nervous too during the tuning process so as not to ruin the finals. It just scares me sometimes 72 Ron, wb1hga ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Drake Rigs and parts - estate.
I scored some B-Line Drake stuff from an estate sale. There's still a couple of wattmeters and a MN-2000 available. Let me know if you're interested and I'll forward you the email. Steve Wedge, W1ES/4 To be is to do - Socrates To do is to be - Plato Do be do be do. - Sinatra All my computers have my signature with various pearls of wisdom appended thereto. ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Does Anyone Remember the 1970's AES Ad with Ray Grenier?
He's on QRZ From: whitebear1...@comcast.net whitebear1...@comcast.net To: Terry Maurice ve3...@execulink.com Cc: Drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Fri, August 5, 2011 8:22:25 PM Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Does Anyone Remember the 1970's AES Ad with Ray Grenier? Wow what a find! That is definitely Ray Grenier! I haven't seen that picture in 40 years wow! I dunno if it's late 60's or not. i'm thinking 60's. Thanks for digging up the photo Terry. I seem to recall the Drake photo I'm thinking of might have been a slightly older Ray, minus the black frame glasses, and a clearly 4C station in view.73, Scott WA9WFA From: Terry Maurice ve3...@execulink.com Cc: Drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Friday, August 5, 2011 8:59:11 AM Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Does Anyone Remember the 1970's AES Ad with RayGrenier? The man and the equipment. http://www.marcradio.org/rm-1971-03/vanguard-labs.html Terry VE3XTM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Does Anyone Remember the 1970's AES Ad with Ray Grenier?
I'll have to check out that January 1977 QST and see if that's the photo I'm thinking of. Thanks Bob! 73, Scott WA9WFA - Original Message - From: Robert Ladden rmlad...@yahoo.com To: Drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Thursday, August 4, 2011 11:39:59 PM Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Does Anyone Remember the 1970's AES Ad with Ray Grenier? Oops. That should be January 1977 QST. Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Does Anyone Remember the 1970's AES Ad with Ray Grenier? I'm looking at it now in the January 1997 QST page 135. Nice. I still use my C-line as my main station. Still good enough to work the ST0R DXpedition this week. 73, Bob WW3QB I'm wondering if anyone remembers seeing the early 1970's Amateur Electronic Supply advertisement that showed their Sales Manager at the time, Ray Grenier, sitting in front of a full Drake 4C line station. It was a full station including the R-4C, T-4XC, MS-4/AC-4, L-4B, W-4, both six and 2 meter transverters, CC-1 receive converter box. It was a stunning station and I really wanted one but the situation wasn't good. I was in the Navy at the time and recall seeing those ad's while pouring over either QST or their catalog during some of those long midnight watches in the Radio room while cruising the oceans. so here I am some 40 years later still drooling over the C line.. hi hi 73, Scott WA9WFA ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Weird Modification on T-4XC PTO
Thanks Ron and guys for the suggestions on the weird modification. Ron's thought about a RTTY VFO mod makes perfect sense. I didn't get a chance to ask the seller if he ran RTTY as the deal fell though when the sale condition became 'as is' and I couldn't test the R-4C, T-4XC, or the L-4B to find out if it worked. 73, Scott WA9WFA ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drake PTO Fixed - R4B Update
On Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:04:56 -0700, Lee Zalaznik wrote: On closer inspection the ground solder connection on the main circuit looked like that the solder had not made complete contact with the wire or had come lose. I repaired a TR-7 a couple of years ago that had intermittent PTO operation. I eventually traced the fault to a solder connection on the PTO circuit board that looked just fine under casual inspection, but probing with an orage wood stick (handy item for a number of reasons) produced output. Under closer examination, the connecting wire poking out of the solder side looked like it was bent at an odd angle. The solder looked like it had flowed well around the connection, but the end of the wire was bent either from an impact during assembly, or possibly it was pulled when it was trimmed, fracturing the solder joint. It worked for who knows how many years that way, before it started to cause trouble. I see fractured connections at work quite frequently, caused by assemblers who get too happy with their cutters. Everyone was told at one time that we should trim the leads to length before soldering, but no one seems to do that. 73 -Jim -- Ham Radio NU0C Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.S.A. TR7/RV7/R7A/L7, TR6/RV6, T4XC/R4C/L4B, NCL2000, SB104A, R390A, GT550A/RV550A, HyGain 3750, IBM PS/2 - all vintage, all the time! Give a man a URL, and he will learn for an hour; teach him to Google, and he will learn for a lifetime. HyGain 3750 User's Group - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HyGain_3750/ http://incolor.inetnebr.com/jshorney http://www.nebraskaghosts.org ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] thoughts
On Fri, 5 Aug 2011 11:29:25 -0400, Jerry Semones wrote: I have been using a homebrew tuning 'pecker' for years without ruining the finals in my Drake's or my SB200 amp. They allow tuning the finals without stressing them. The only requirement is that you use a peak reading wattmeter. I had an old 1-gig MP3 player that I wasn't using for anything, so I built a 5-minute pulsed 1 KHz audio file in Audacity and loaded it on the player. I rigged up a small earpiece speaker out of a scrap communications headset to it, with a cuff to slip over the mic (I could have hardwired it ti the mic circuit, but I was in a hurry to see if it actually worked). It works great, and I never saw the need for a peak reading wattmeter. The ballistics of the meter movements average out nicely, and at 50% duty cycle, all the readings come out about half of what one would expect peak to be. 73 -Jim -- Ham Radio NU0C Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.S.A. TR7/RV7/R7A/L7, TR6/RV6, T4XC/R4C/L4B, NCL2000, SB104A, R390A, GT550A/RV550A, HyGain 3750, IBM PS/2 - all vintage, all the time! Give a man a URL, and he will learn for an hour; teach him to Google, and he will learn for a lifetime. HyGain 3750 User's Group - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HyGain_3750/ http://incolor.inetnebr.com/jshorney http://www.nebraskaghosts.org ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] TR7-A No power out in cw or phone
First step: unplug each circuit board, clean and DeOxit the pins and sockets, and reseat boards. This clears up an awful lot of 7-line problems. 73 -Jim On Fri, 5 Aug 2011 01:05:04 -0400 (EDT), Randall Murphree wrote: 1. All lights light up on a ham frequency except the mic gain green light. 2. In cw mode it clicks but there is no power out. 3. With mic plugged in no power out. 4. Have check the fuse in the power supply which is a PS7. Thanks, Randall Murphree, W4DEU -- Ham Radio NU0C Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.S.A. TR7/RV7/R7A/L7, TR6/RV6, T4XC/R4C/L4B, NCL2000, SB104A, R390A, GT550A/RV550A, HyGain 3750, IBM PS/2 - all vintage, all the time! Give a man a URL, and he will learn for an hour; teach him to Google, and he will learn for a lifetime. HyGain 3750 User's Group - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HyGain_3750/ http://incolor.inetnebr.com/jshorney http://www.nebraskaghosts.org ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] 4 line crystals
Quick question: Do the R4 and the R4A take the same crystals? ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
