[Drakelist] T-4X tune switch -- false alarm
Thanks everybody for your thoughts, but: False alarm; I should have had my wife read the function control to me. It seems I was remembering wrong; the positions of the switch are: CW, Tune, SSB, AM? Is that right? I thought the first position was SSB and things just weren't working right. After I figured out the switch, I got it on the air this morning and it's working OK. Now to get the T-4XC in shape. When the relay is relaxed and in the receive position the antenna does not connect to the receiver; there is no continuity between the so-239 and the RCA jack that goes to the receiver antenna connection. Thanks again, folks. I'll keep trying. Howard, WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "Howard Traxler" To: ; "Drake List zerobeat" Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 12:58 PM Subject: Re: [Drakelist] T-4X tune switch Thanks Garey, Which tube is the v9 you suggested? Could it be the tube with a shield in the right rear corner, just ahead of the carrier null or balance or whatever it's called? I don't have a new 12AX7 but I sure I have several I can pull out of other stuff. Howard, WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "Garey Barrell" To: "Howard Traxler" Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 9:17 PM Subject: Re: [Drakelist] T-4X tune switch Howard - First quick cut ... Try a new V9 - 12AX7 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 2-C/2-NT, 4-B, C-Line& TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs Howard Traxler wrote: Well, I can't seem to get my T-4XC to work so I hooked up the T-4X temporarily. Now the question: When tuning the xmtr, I get no power out; however, as I switch Tune to SSB, I get about 1/2 seconds of RF output. Key jack is closed and there is no mic/push to talk plugged in. Any ideas, please? Howard, WA9RYF ___ 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] Looking for Crystals
Kevin, the two marked 22.7 and 26.6 work in the R-4A. The other one has a four (or more) digit freq (1368.) or something doesn't seem to work. I'm thinking that it is not made for the Drake line. $12 shipped, if anyone might be interested. Howard, WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "Kevin Nathan" To: "'Howard Traxler'" Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2010 10:06 AM Subject: RE: Looking for Crystals Hi Howard, Actually, Bill Frost on the Drake List had a bunch of what I wanted in terms of frequencies. But, why don't you try those and find out what that one is you don't recognize and then let me know. We can talk from there. Thanks much and very 73. Kevin :) Amateur Radio: K7RX -Original Message- From: Howard Traxler [mailto:htraxl...@earthlink.net] Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2010 04:18 To: k...@comcast.net Subject: Re: Looking for Crystals K7RX de WA9RYF Well Kevin, I really don't know what crystals are worth now. I think it has something to do with how desirable they are. I paid almost $30 for 160 meter and about $17 each for the two additional 10 meter bands. I have an 80 meter crystal that quit working; When I decide to replace it, it's gonna cost clost to $50. Other short wave bands, I would think aren't quite so valuable. Maybe it's just I who thinks that was because I'm not too interested in listening to short wave. I don't know the type numbers, but these do fit into the extra crystal sockets on the back of the Drake receivers. I think today I'll plug them into my R-4A to be sure they work and just what band the one with the strange number covers. I'd sure like to get rid of all three of them, so how about a package deal? I'll send you the three for $11--just because today is 11/11. Wait 'til I try them before you decide--unles you already have decided in the negative. 73 Howard, WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "Kevin Nathan" To: "'Howard Traxler'" Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 9:46 PM Subject: RE: Looking for Crystals Hi Howard, I already have a 26.6 but would be interested in the 22.7 rock. Are they HC6U types and how much would you need for it? Thanks much and very 73. Kevin :) Amateur Radio: K7RX -Original Message- From: Howard Traxler [mailto:htraxl...@earthlink.net] Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 10:26 To: k...@comcast.net Subject: Looking for Crystals Kevin, I have three crystals that came in some kind of a package deal quite a while ago. I don't even remember what the deal was, but what bands are you looking for? My three are 22.7 and 26.6 which, if my calculations are correct, would give you 11.6 mhz band and 15.5 mhz band. The third crystal has a 5 (or more) digit number on it that just doesn't make any sense. I have never plugged them in to see if they work; so, they would be "as is". Are these something you can use? The Other Howard, WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "Kevin Nathan" To: Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 9:31 PM Subject: Looking for Crystals Hi All, Does anyone have any short wave band crystals for the Drake R4 series lying around? If so, please let me know what you have and how much you want for them. Thanks all and very 73. Kevin :) Amateur Radio: K7RX ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] T-4X tune switch
Thanks Garey, Which tube is the v9 you suggested? Could it be the tube with a shield in the right rear corner, just ahead of the carrier null or balance or whatever it's called? I don't have a new 12AX7 but I sure I have several I can pull out of other stuff. Howard, WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "Garey Barrell" To: "Howard Traxler" Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 9:17 PM Subject: Re: [Drakelist] T-4X tune switch Howard - First quick cut ... Try a new V9 - 12AX7 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 2-C/2-NT, 4-B, C-Line& TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs Howard Traxler wrote: Well, I can't seem to get my T-4XC to work so I hooked up the T-4X temporarily. Now the question: When tuning the xmtr, I get no power out; however, as I switch Tune to SSB, I get about 1/2 seconds of RF output. Key jack is closed and there is no mic/push to talk plugged in. Any ideas, please? Howard, WA9RYF ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] T-4X tune switch
Well, I can't seem to get my T-4XC to work so I hooked up the T-4X temporarily. Now the question: When tuning the xmtr, I get no power out; however, as I switch Tune to SSB, I get about 1/2 seconds of RF output. Key jack is closed and there is no mic/push to talk plugged in. Any ideas, please? Howard, WA9RYF ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] R-4C AM filter is in
Kevin, Thanks to some others on here, I got it in successfully. It's plug-in and requires no soldering. It does, however, require a bit of dextarity. It's on the inside but the clamp that holds it in look just like the clamps on the back for the other filters. It says Shurewood (spellcheck) on it. I bought it from someone on the list here. It improved the signal strength of AM by lots but it's a bit narrow for high fidelity. I'll keep it in and learn to like it. Howard, WA9RYF - Original Message - From: Kevin Nathan To: htraxl...@earthlink.net Sent: Friday, November 05, 2010 9:36 AM Subject: RE: [Drakelist] R-4C AM filter is in Hi Howard, I just bought an R4C and am looking forward to it. I bought it primarily for my AM station. At the moment, it doesn't have an AM filter in it. I would really appreciate it if you might tell me which filter you have and what it cost. Also, I believe you are blind, as am I. Is this something that requires soldering to get it in or is it plug in? Thanks much and very 73. Kevin :) Amateur Radio: K7RX -- From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of Howard Traxler Sent: Friday, November 05, 2010 05:12 To: Drake list at zerobeat Subject: [Drakelist] R-4C AM filter is in Thanks everybody. The AM filter is in and working well. Though I really liked the sound of the wider bandpass, the signals are lots stronger now. One more question in the next note. Howard, WA9RYF___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] R-4C electrolytics
One last question and I'll try to be still for a while. I'm hearing a slight ripple in the audio output of my R-4C. Quite noticeable on a CW tone and sometimes noticeable on voices. Probably a filter capacitor I'm thinking. I notice two electrolytic cans right behind the front panel over in the east corner. Could the problem be one of these; or are there others that I'm not finding? I think I'll have to get someone to solder in the replacement(s) if I can find one(s). Any thoughts, please? Thanks. 73, Howard, WA9RYF___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] R-4C AM filter is in
Thanks everybody. The AM filter is in and working well. Though I really liked the sound of the wider bandpass, the signals are lots stronger now. One more question in the next note. Howard, WA9RYF___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] More on R-4C of C Line, AM Filter
Thanks to several of you, I've found and removed the resistor from the AM filter socket. Lining the filter up with the socket shows that it will fit in two ways. Is there a correct orientation and will I do any damage if I get it wrong? Thanks. Howard, WA9RYF___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Hooking up my C line?
Thanks to all who responded regarding my C line. I do apppreciate all suggestions. The most frustrating of all regards the manual. Most of you are probably not aware that I am blind and can't really make use of the manuals. I have purchased one of Garey's CDs to determine if there was enough verbal description to assist me. There is some, and some good information, but not enough to help me troubleshoot or maintain my A, B, or C lines. NOT AT ALL GAREY'S FALT! I expect that us blinks are in the minority here and Garey shouldn't be expected to format his material differently for only a few. To my real request now: Looking at the rear of the R-4C, to the right is a cover plate that covers the extra crystal sockets. To the left are three horizontal somethings that look like they could be individually removed. I had the thought that these are covers or clamps over the filters. I thought the AM filter would go there somehow??? Maybe not, huh? Looking at the top of the receiver (with the case off), there is a plate that extends from the rear of the radio to about the middle; maybe three inches wide and held in by three screws. It may have the AM filter under it--all this stuff is directly back from the knob that controls the band width. That switch is awfully noisy and is intermittant on AM. I'd like to find and spray that switch and install the AM filter. Could someone please describe how to access the place for the filter, and the rotary switch that controls the band width. Thank you all for your efforts. Howard, WA9RYF ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Hooking up my C line?
Hi all, I disconnected the cables between my T4XC and R4C to move some things around. Now I'm gonna try to hook them back up. Have a couple questions: I am assuming that jumpers should go between similarly-marked connections of the TX and RX. I have a couple cables that claim to be something special. In which position should they be connected? I'm thinking that the rest can be normal shielded audio cables. To the left of the main set of RCA jacks on the receiver--looking at its rear, there's a round female socket with, maybe, four pin holes. Wondering what that does? I'd like to install the AM filter. Wonder if that has to be soldered in and where does it go? If this representation comes out right, it should indicate the position and marking of each of the jacks. If someone has time, maybe you could explain what they all do? Oh, on the back of the AC4 power supply, there's an RCA jack. Might that be parallelled with the two-pin plug for keying the amplifier? Thank you very much for any instruction. Howard, WA9RYF RX:S MTR POT CAR OSC ROUNDANT SPLR MUTS ANTIVOX PTOLAM INJ FEMALE TX:MUTE RCV ANT SO-239 RTTY CAR OSC PTO LAM INJ ANTIVOX ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] R4C noisy switch
Hi all, I think it's called the band pass switch; it's the AM, SSB, CW, and all the narrower CW positions. It's noisy. When slightly moving the switch it makes a lot of noise that causes the AVC to cut the received signal way down. Sometimes, in the AM position, I have to bang on the case several times to get the best connection/loudest signal. Do you think this might be something more serious than just a dirty switch? Thanks anybody. Howard, WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "Garey Barrell" To: "Drakelist" Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 10:47 AM Subject: Re: [Drakelist] R-4C Audio Problem Bill - The Calibrator problem is almost certainly the electrolytic C179 on the Calibrator board itself. This puts a little hum modulation on the calibrator signal. It's also possible that C167 has gone up a little in ESR as well, which might also account for some of the audio hum you are hearing. Another possible contributor would be C202. Best idea is a kit from "hayseedhamfest.com", but he is temporarily out of stock. He has the full kit with ALL electrolytics to drop in. One other possibility for the audio hum is just the sensitivity of your 'phones'. They're much more sensitive than your speaker and typically have a lower frequency response as well. The audio stages, like most, run "wide open" or maximum gain, all the time. The output level is determined by how much signal is put INTO the AF stages via the volume control. As a result, the s/n ratio is not very good at the very low levels, where you have minimum signal and maximum noise, (always maximum noise/gain,) as opposed to "some" signal with the same "noise" at the higher levels. It's best to have the AF GAIN control at 10-11 o'clock, which is normal for the speaker. One way around this is to put a series resistor either in the R-4C or in the headphone plug to drop the sensitivity of the phones to something similar to the speaker. This way you can run AF GAIN up where the s/n is better without blowing out your eardrums! I'd start with a couple hundred ohms or so and select whatever lets you set that gain control up into the "good" region. 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 4-B, C-Line& TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs Bill Jackson wrote: I have an interesting problem to present to the group. I'm in the process of restoring a later model R-4C that has a peculiar audio problem. The receiver is working fine with excellent sensitivity on all bands, except that on 80m when I turn on the crystal calibrator, I hear what appear to be weak, but very raspy spurious birdies in between the 25 KHz markers. When I vary the volume control, the birdies sweep through the passband of the receiver. Also, when listening to the audio output with a pair of headphones when the receiver is muted, I hear the usual low level hum that is typical for the R-4C, but it changes characteristics over a relatively small range around the 9 o'clock position of the volume control. The hum does not change in volume, it just sounds rather raspy over this small range, similar in characteristic to the birdies I hear in between the 25 KHz markers. Is it possible the audio output stage is self oscillating at some odd frequency and is somehow mixing with or modulating the output of the crystal calibrator? I don't have access to a scope, but I do have access to a good quality Fluke DVM and an IFR service monitor. I would appreciate any suggestions on where to start looking. This particular receiver was in storage for about 15 years, so I wouldn't be surprised if there are some electrolytic capacitor issues. Thanks in advance. 73 de Bill, K9RZ ___ 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 4 line crystals
Sorry for duplicating, but: the way this list handles replies is very confusing to me. Who was it who posted the "3.5 MHz band = 14.600 MHz ($45.00) " Gold case?? and what is meant by gold case? Thanks. Howard, WA9RYF___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] FS;Xtal's
Hi, My calculating abilities are low tonight. I have a Drake R4A whose 80m xtal is not working and I would like to get xtals for 160m and the two 10m ranges that are usually not included. Are any of those in your list? Thanks. Howard, WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "ddswl" To: "Drake" Cc: "Drakelist" Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 6:54 PM Subject: [Drakelist] FS;Xtal's Found these in my Drake "box" and have no use for 'em, if you do ,please e-mail me direct. 39.1--22.6--15.6--39.4--18.6--42.0--36.66-- 36.0--38.33. $25 shipped in the conus. Tnx--Doug W7LNB ___ 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] on the front panel (T4-XC
Hi folks, Just noticed: on the front of my t-4XC, way at the bottom and next to the crystal switch, appears to be a crystal socket. Is that what it is and when would one make use of an external crystal--on the front panel? I don't think it was on my T-4X. Maybe it's a mod? Thanks and 73. DE Howard, WA9RYF___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Possible problem with T-4XC xmtr
Thanks to all who offerred help. I let the transmitter sit over the weekend and on Monday it was OK again. Back to normal. I don't understand, but since it don't seem broke I think I won't open it up. 73, DE WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "Richard Knoppow" <1oldle...@ix.netcom.com> To: "Howard Traxler" Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 9:55 AM Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Possible problem with T-4XC xmtr ----- Original Message - From: "Howard Traxler" To: Cc: "Howard K Traxler" Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 3:58 PM Subject: [Drakelist] Possible problem with T-4XC xmtr Hi all, don't know that this question went out on the list: Friday I was tuning up my T-4XC on 80M. Heard a very loud POP came from somewhere behind the front panel. No smell of smoke or oazone. Never tune for more than 4 or 5 seconds at a time and never off-resonance more than 1 or 2 seconds. Before this incident, the xmtr tuned up to 120 to 140 watts (according to my TW-1 talking watt meter); after, it now peaks at about 80W. I had a QSO afterwords, so I know it's working some. Antenna match is about 1.3/1. Do you think I did something real bad or maybe it's just a tube or a plate choke or something? Where should I start to diagnose? Thanks, anybody. 73, Howard, WA9RYF This is sort of generalized trouble shooting advice. First make a careful visual inspection. Sometimes parts fail without producing much smoke or odor, however, there may be visible residue. Also wiggle the resistors a bit to see if any are cracked. The next step is to make socket resistance and voltage readings and compare them to the values in the handbook charts. Keep in mind that in equipment as old as this that the resistors will have drifted so the values may not be exact without indicating a problem. However, if any are more than perhaps 20% off its a pretty good sign of something wrong. Of course check power supply values first and open up the power supply and inspect it also. Even if the noise did not seem to come from the PS it may have. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Possible problem with T-4XC xmtr
Hi all, don't know that this question went out on the list: Friday I was tuning up my T-4XC on 80M. Heard a very loud POP came from somewhere behind the front panel. No smell of smoke or oazone. Never tune for more than 4 or 5 seconds at a time and never off-resonance more than 1 or 2 seconds. Before this incident, the xmtr tuned up to 120 to 140 watts (according to my TW-1 talking watt meter); after, it now peaks at about 80W. I had a QSO afterwords, so I know it's working some. Antenna match is about 1.3/1. Do you think I did something real bad or maybe it's just a tube or a plate choke or something? Where should I start to diagnose? Thanks, anybody. 73, Howard, WA9RYF ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] R-4A question 1 of 2
First thing's last here: In the R-4a, the tube just in front of the power transformer has very poor connections with its socket. Is there a good method of cleaning the pin holes in the socket? What does that tube do? It's pretty microphonic when I wiggle it just right. Any suggestions, please. 73, de howard WA9RYF___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] R-4A, question 2 of 2
Hi all, The 80 meter crystal in my R-4C stopped working so I borrowed the one out of my R-4A. Works fine but now my R-4A needs a crystal. Noticed five holes in the R-4A chassis just in front of the crystals. Might there be trimmers under there that could get that crystal working again? Maybe I could borrow one from my T-4X but I can't find them. Maybe they're under the chassis? Thanks for any ideas. 73, de Howard, WA9RYF___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] T4-XC antenna connector
Hi folks, it's been a while. About the so-239 antenna connector on the T4-XC: It seems to be intermittant. I can wiggle the coax and make it connect (to receive). But when it's screwed in tight, of course, I can't wiggle it and there's no connection. It's so bad now that I have to have the sleeve completely unscrewed and wiggle lots to get any signal to the receiver. Question: Does this happen a lot? Should I be looking for something in particular? Is the so-239 likely to be bad? Is the relay mounted close to that connector and could be causing a problem? Hope it's an easy fix. Thanks, anybody. 73, de Howard, WA9RYF___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [drakelist] Vintage "Unused" R-4B on eBay
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I did bid on it but let it go when it got up over a hundred. I already have two Drake receivers. And my favorite, the R-4A, looks like it was draggged behind something down a gravel road; and I paid $225 for it on ebay. WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "VE3ES" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 3:44 PM Subject: Re: [drakelist] Vintage "Unused" R-4B on eBay : VE3ES <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang : -- : : That great looking, unused, in perfect condition R-4B (the one that : looked like it had been dragged behind an old Chevy, sold for : $112.50. Wonder if anybody on the list bought it? Would be an : interesting piece to follow thru restoration : : Bill VE3ES : : : -- : Submissions:drakelist@zerobeat.net : Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body : Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message : Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net : -- : : No virus found in this incoming message. : Checked by AVG. : Version: 8.0.134 / Virus Database: 270.5.3/1564 - Release Date: 7/21/2008 6:42 AM : : : -- Submissions:drakelist@zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] 7 and 9 pin plug source needed
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I don't know how much is too much, but I have sometimes found things at www.allelectronics.com WA9RYF - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, July 18, 2008 6:10 AM Subject: Re: [drakelist] 7 and 9 pin plug source needed : You can make some by inserting tinned wire into each pin and soldering them there.? Then, when soldering to the regular socket?"pin" side, put a heat sink clip to the tinned wire pin to draw off the heat to reduce the chance of desoldering. : : : -Original Message- : From: Jim Pruitt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> : To: DrakeList : Sent: Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:01 am : Subject: [drakelist] 7 and 9 pin plug source needed : : : "Jim Pruitt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang? : --? : Does anyone know of an economical source for 7 and 9 pin tube plugs like the Amphenol 86-896? I am looking for plugs to make a couple solid tubes and broken tube bases do not solder very well.? : ? : I had a couple sources bookmarked but they must have sold out as the link is no longer valid. I do remember that a couple of sources I found when looking in the past were NOT CHEAP so I am trying to find a source that has a few at an affordable price.? : ? : Thank you.? : ? : Jim Pruitt ? : --? : Submissions: [EMAIL PROTECTED] : Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body? : Hopelessly Lost: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message? : Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net? : --? : : : : No virus found in this incoming message. : Checked by AVG. : Version: 8.0.134 / Virus Database: 270.5.1/1559 - Release Date: 7/17/2008 6:08 PM : : -- Submissions:drakelist@zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Vintage "Unused" R-4B on eBay
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Thank God for you guys who can see the pics on these auctions and tell us, visually impaired (short for blind) one, about them. Thanks. Howard, WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "EP Swynar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 4:02 PM Subject: Re: [drakelist] Vintage "Unused" R-4B on eBay : "EP Swynar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang : -- : What a joke..."PERFECT CONDITION", indeed. : : I can only assume that the seller means "...unused" by HIM, : personally...otherwise, well, either I'm not the sharpest knife in the : drawer, or he assumes that he is... : : There's a knob missing, the dial cursor adjustor has lost its red finish, : there's YEARS of dust & grime on the thing...and that's just on the outside. : Imagine what delights await the prospective new owner on the inside... : : His rating is relatively low, too --- I'd DEFINITELY steer clear of this : one... : : ~73~ Eddy VE3CUI - VE3XZ : : : * : : : - Original Message - : From: "Dino Papas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> : To: "Mail List - Drake Gear Drake Gear" : Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 3:58 PM : Subject: [drakelist] Vintage "Unused" R-4B on eBay : : : > I'd really hate to see what a "used" example of this would be! : > : > http://cgi.ebay.com/RL-Drake-vintage-R-4-B-RECEIVER-unused-w- : > manual_W0QQitemZ260262834870QQihZ016QQcategoryZ50596QQssPageNameZWDVWQQr : > dZ1QQcmdZViewItem : > : > Dino KL0S/4 : > : > : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : > : > : > : : : -- : Submissions:drakelist@zerobeat.net : Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body : Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message : Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net : -- : : No virus found in this incoming message. : Checked by AVG. : Version: 8.0.134 / Virus Database: 270.4.10/1552 - Release Date: 7/14/2008 6:28 PM : : : -- Submissions:drakelist@zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] On-The-Air Drake Roundtables...?
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- you mean to say the government hasn't yet screwed up UTC? - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 6:34 AM Subject: Re: [drakelist] On-The-Air Drake Roundtables...? : [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- : Jim et. al., : : 4 PM Eastern time this time of year, which then shifts to 3 PM after the time : change in the Fall. 2000 Zulu/GMT/UTC remains constant though. : : 73, : : Evan**Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live : music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com! : (http://www.tourtracker.com?NCID=aolmus0005000112)-- Submissions: drakelist@zerobeat.net Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net -- : No virus found in this incoming message. : Checked by AVG. : Version: 8.0.134 / Virus Database: 270.4.10/1549 - Release Date: 7/12/2008 4:31 PM : -- Submissions:drakelist@zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Pricing an R-4C
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi Evan, The serial number is 25557; I do not have the manual, however, I did print one out from BAMA (the boat anchor manual archive). Of course, being blind, I can't tell you first hand, but my wife says it's a 10, looks brand new. I can furnish the paperwork from Jeff showing what he did to it. Thanks for any suggestions. 73, Howard, WA9RYF - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 6:30 AM Subject: Re: [drakelist] Pricing an R-4C : : Howard, : : : : If you could provide the serial number, whether the manual is included, and what the cosmetic condition is, an? estimate could be provided.? Electrically, if Jeff did the work we know it was a professional job. : : : : 73, : : : : Evan : : : -----Original Message- : From: Howard Traxler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> : To: drakelist@zerobeat.net : Sent: Wed, 9 Jul 2008 7:06 am : Subject: [drakelist] Pricing an R-4C : : : : : "Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist : gang : -- : Hi all, : How can I determine a good asking price for my R-4C receiver? Just (in the : past few months) got it back from Jeff, 8SAJ, who got it working very well. : It has all of ten meters and 160. Also has the three CW filters and an AM : filter wich is not installed. Very hard decision about where to list it; : receivers on ebay seem to get higher prices than the swap nets and websites. : : Suggestions please? : : Thank you very much. : : 73, de Howard, WA9RYF : : : -- : Submissions:drakelist@zerobeat.net : Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body : Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message : Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net : -- : : : : No virus found in this incoming message. : Checked by AVG. : Version: 8.0.134 / Virus Database: 270.4.7/1541 - Release Date: 7/8/2008 7:50 PM : : -- Submissions:drakelist@zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] Pricing an R-4C
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi all, How can I determine a good asking price for my R-4C receiver? Just (in the past few months) got it back from Jeff, 8SAJ, who got it working very well. It has all of ten meters and 160. Also has the three CW filters and an AM filter wich is not installed. Very hard decision about where to list it; receivers on ebay seem to get higher prices than the swap nets and websites. Suggestions please? Thank you very much. 73, de Howard, WA9RYF -- Submissions:drakelist@zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] crystal needed for 4 line
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Does anyone have an extra 80 meter crystal for the R-4A or R-4C? It's the one inside the case that puts the receiver on 3.5 to 4 MHz. I have one that stopped working. I'd like to replace it or maybe shock it into working again. Any suggestions? Thanks. 73, de Howard, WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "Bob Donnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 5:40 PM Subject: [drakelist] MN-7 meter movement needed : "Bob Donnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang : -- : Hi All, : : I just discovered why my recently purchased MN-7 tuner was such a bargain. : Somehow, the meter is electrically open, though careful disassembly of the : meter movement out of the shell fails to show any internal damage. : : So I'm looking for a replacement. Jim, K5JG has advised me that the meters : he found are not the same as those used in my tuner. Thanks to Jim for the : quick response. : : Does anyone know if any of the current Modutec/Jewell meter movements are : sufficiently identical to allow using the existing meter card? Barring : that, does anyone have a "parts" MN-7 to rescue the meter from, or to sell : off the whole tuner, with a working meter? : : Thanks, and 73 : : Bob Donnell, KD7NM : : : : : -- : Submissions:drakelist@zerobeat.net : Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body : Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message : Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net : -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 270.4.1/1514 - Release Date: 6/23/2008 7:17 AM -- Submissions:drakelist@zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] WTB: Crystal for R-4A
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- The crystal in my R-4A (the one inside) that makes 3.5 to 4 MHz, 75/80 meters stopped working. Does anyone know of a way to shock it back into working or maybe someone has an extra one around? Would appreciate a note if you have ideas. Thanks and 73, DE Howard, WA9RYF -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] R-4 crystal not working
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi all, Just a couple weeks ago got my R-4C back from Jeff who seemed to have gone over it quite thoroughly. I found I had no 80 meters. In the end, I wound up swapping 80 meter crystals with my R-4A and now it works. But, of course, no 80 on the R-4A. Is this a problem with the crystal? Is it a common thing? Can I get it to work again or do I need to order another one? Thanks for any suggestions. 73 de WA9RYF -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] No Time
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Am I stupid. I never thought of google. But so many times, ... ... - Original Message - From: "Jim Shorney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, March 24, 2008 7:44 PM Subject: Re: [drakelist] No Time : : "Jim Shorney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang : ---------- : On Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:28:47 -0600, Howard Traxler wrote: : : >If I only knew what a : >TC2 w/CC1, CPS, SC2 and CAL : >were, I might know if I'd be interested. : : Google can be your friend. : : Try search terms "drake museum". : : : : -- : Jim Shorney -->.<--Put complaints in this box : jshorney (at) inebraska.com : Ham Radio NU0C : Lincoln, NE, USA : EN10ps : http://incolor.inetnebr.com/jshorney/ : : : -- : Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] : Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body : Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message : Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net : -- : : : -- : No virus found in this incoming message. : Checked by AVG. : Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.8/1340 - Release Date: 3/23/2008 6:50 PM : : -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] No Time
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- If I only knew what a TC2 w/CC1, CPS, SC2 and CAL were, I might know if I'd be interested. WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "Robert Look" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 7:04 PM Subject: [drakelist] No Time I recently bought a nice Drake TC2 w/CC1, CPS, SC2 and CAL. I was thinking of putting these on the air with my 4B line in my spare time with my spare money. Yea right. I don't have the time nor will have for sometime to come. If any one is interested in buying these, send me an email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bob No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.8/1339 - Release Date: 3/22/2008 4:43 PM -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] T-4X & R-4A zerobeat
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- In case this question didn't get to the right person, allow me to ask again: I have a T-4X and R-4A that are not zerobeat when I use them in tranceive mode. From many years ago, I seem to remember an adjustment trimmer to get them together. Can someone tell me where to find that control?. Thanks. 73, de Howard, WA9RYF -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] matching xmt & rcv frequency
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi again all, I have a T-4X and R-4A that are a few hundred Hz apart in frequency when in tranceive. From many years ago, I seem to remember an adjustment for that. Could someone please tell me where to look for it; is it in the transmitter or receiver? When describing, please consider finding it blindfolded. Thanks. 73, de Howard, WA9RYF -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] TR-4 silent receiver
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Thanks Bob, yes, the AC-4 has been rebuilt with the AC-4R upgrade de WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "Robert Ladden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 9:29 PM Subject: Re: [drakelist] TR-4 silent receiver : : Robert Ladden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang : -- : Have you ever replaced the caps in the AC-4? : : 73, : Bob WW3QB : : : At 07:18 PM 2/26/2008, you wrote: : : >"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the : >drakelist gang : >-- : >Wonder if anyone has any suggestions, please: : > : >I left my TR-4 alone for a couple hours; when I came back, there was no : >receive audio. There is still a faint (normal) hum in the speaker, I can : >get sound into the amplifier from an external test source, and can faintly : >hear (through the speaker) when I tap on the mic. : > : >Simptoms leading up to this: For the past few months, when I put the rig in : >tune, the transmitter would cycle on and off at about four times per second. : >It allowed me enough on time to tune and I did use the rig. Of late, the : >relay would not close and silence the receiver when I put it in tune. : > : >Now in its silent condition, Push to talk and vox still seem to work, : >however, there doesn't seem to be any power out. Tune position will not : >close the relay. : > : >All the tubes still get warm--but I didn't check the finals. Replaced the : >47 bulb in the meter. : > : >A friend is coming over tonight to help with it but I don't know what to : >look for. We'll probably check some tubes. : > : >Any ideas? Thanks in advance. : > : >73 de, Howard, WA9RYF : > : > : >-- : >Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] : >Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body : >Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message : >Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net : >-- : : : : -- : Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] : Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body : Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message : Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net : -- : : : -- : No virus found in this incoming message. : Checked by AVG Free Edition. : Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.21.1/1299 - Release Date: 2/26/2008 9:08 AM : : -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] TR-4 silent receiver
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Wonder if anyone has any suggestions, please: I left my TR-4 alone for a couple hours; when I came back, there was no receive audio. There is still a faint (normal) hum in the speaker, I can get sound into the amplifier from an external test source, and can faintly hear (through the speaker) when I tap on the mic. Simptoms leading up to this: For the past few months, when I put the rig in tune, the transmitter would cycle on and off at about four times per second. It allowed me enough on time to tune and I did use the rig. Of late, the relay would not close and silence the receiver when I put it in tune. Now in its silent condition, Push to talk and vox still seem to work, however, there doesn't seem to be any power out. Tune position will not close the relay. All the tubes still get warm--but I didn't check the finals. Replaced the 47 bulb in the meter. A friend is coming over tonight to help with it but I don't know what to look for. We'll probably check some tubes. Any ideas? Thanks in advance. 73 de, Howard, WA9RYF -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] FS: R4C filters, noise blanker
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Evan, If you still have the filters for the R-4C, I will buy them. I have personal check or PayPal available to me. If you want a check, tell me where to send it. Thanks Howard, WA9RYF - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2008 9:47 AM Subject: [drakelist] FS: R4C filters, noise blanker : Have four R4C?filters I'm selling as a package that includes Network Sciences?250 hz, 500 hz, and 1.5 kc optional filters.? Also includes a Sherwood Engineering 3 kc AM filter,?plugs into the socket inside the receiver,?that can be used for serious SWL/ham AM?DXing under QRM conditions.? $175 for all four filters, shippped, continental US only. : : Have?noise blanker from a late serial number R4C.? $115 shipped, continental US only. : : Enjoy those Drakes! : : 73, : : Evan : : : : More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com : No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.21/1263 - Release Date: 2/6/2008 8:14 PM -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] pin-out on jones connector
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Thank you loads Gary! It's exactly what I had hoped for. WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "Garey Barrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 9:11 AM Subject: Re: [drakelist] pin-out on jones connector : : Garey Barrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang : -- : Howard - : : The schematic diagram of the AC-4 power supply shows the connector : pin-out from the BACK of the connector, (where the wires are,) while the : transmitter schematic shows the pin numbers as seen looking from the PIN : (outside) side. : : Looking at the back of the transmitter, the top, left pin is the +650 V. : : So looking at the outside of the supply cable, with the vertical pins to : the RIGHT, the pins are as follows, left to right. : : 1 - 4 - 7 - 10 - - | | : 2 - 5 - 8 - 11 - - - - : 3 - 6 - 9 - 12 - - | | : : Row 1 - AC primary 1 - 12V AC filament - Chassis ground - +650 VDC : : Row 2 - AC primary 2 - VOX 1 - VOX 2 - +250 VDC : : Row 3 - Xmit ALC - Chassis ground - Speaker - Bias (ADJ -40 to -80VDC) : : Shorting the AC primary 1 and 2 pins together turns the supply on. : All voltages, ALC and Speaker are referenced to chassis ground, Pins 6 & 7. : VOX 1 and 2 are both isolated from ground. : : 73, Garey - K4OAH : Glen Allen, VA : : Drake 2-B, 4-B & C-Line Service Supplement CDs : : : : : Howard Traxler wrote: : > "Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang : > -- : > Hi folks, : > I just bought a home-made power supply--that you all no doubt have seen--for : > the drake transmitter line. It has a Jones female plug hanging from it. : > Wonder if someone could tell me how to count the pins and what I should find : > on each one? Would like to know that it's right before I hook it up. : > : > Thanks lots. : > 73, Howard, WA9RYF : > : > : : -- : Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] : Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body : Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message : Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net : -- : : : -- : No virus found in this incoming message. : Checked by AVG Free Edition. : Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.2/1224 - Release Date: 1/14/2008 5:39 PM : : -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] pin-out on jones connector
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi folks, I just bought a home-made power supply--that you all no doubt have seen--for the drake transmitter line. It has a Jones female plug hanging from it. Wonder if someone could tell me how to count the pins and what I should find on each one? Would like to know that it's right before I hook it up. Thanks lots. 73, Howard, WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "Mark Pilant" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, January 14, 2008 8:32 PM Subject: Re: [drakelist] TR-3 refurbishing : : Mark Pilant <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang : -- : Well, it seems there is light at the end of the tunnel. : : : Here's what I've done: : :1) Cleaned up the grime and dust using Q-tips and alcohol. :2) Applied DeoxIT to all switch contacts, tube sockets, and : the T/R relay. :3) Checked all the tubes on my TV-7A to make sure there were : not any obvious problems. :4) Checked all resistance measurements against the table in : the TR-3 manual. The first time through, several of the : measurements were way out. It turns out the T/R relay : contacts were in dire need of cleaning; beyond what DeoxIT : was able to do. :5) Installed a grounded cord in the AC-3. :6) Checked the power supply voltages. All were within spec, : and the AC ripple was less than 175 mA on all the supplies. : All parts on the supply are original! : : I plugged the radio and power supply together and tried to receive : any signals. Nothing. Rats... !! : : Here is a major DUH!!! : : It seems I needed to plug in the RV-3 to make everything work. Out : of the box, there is a jumper installed in the TR-3 to allow it to : work without a remote VFO. If you add the remote VFO, you need to : remove the jumper. So without the remote VFO plugged in, the receive : section was effectively disabled. : : Once I got everything put together correctly, I was finally able to : receive a 40m broadcast. : : Next on the list is to check all the voltages against the table in : the manual and then go through the alignment procedure. : : Unfortunately, that will probably have to wait until the weekend :-( : : : Thank you everyone for your help and suggestions. : : 73 : : - Mark N1VQW : : -- : Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] : Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body : Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message : Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net : -- : : : -- : No virus found in this incoming message. : Checked by AVG Free Edition. : Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.2/1223 - Release Date: 1/13/2008 8:23 PM : : -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] TR-4 VFO jumps
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I have the same problem with my TR-4; but only I think it's the band pass shift that's moving because the background noise gets a much higher pitch. A firm slap on the top of the case brings it back to normal. 73, Howard, WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "Mitchell Chesler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Drakelist Submissions" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 3:48 PM Subject: [drakelist] TR-4 VFO jumps : : Mitchell Chesler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang : -- : Hello I'm new to this forum - an old newbie: had a TR-3 as a : teenager in 1968, and for old times sake recently acquired a TR-4 that : I estimate was manufactured around 1967. It has nice audio and good : output on all bands, but suffers from what I think is a dirty relay : (scratchy intermittent noise, corrected temporarily by switching : briefly to transmit) -- but a greater annoyance is apparent VFO : jumping on both transmit and receive - by a few hundred Hz. This : happens even if the rig is well warmed up. : : The AC-4 that powers it is old and will need to be upgraded - probably : with the heathkitshop board. I did notice that the bias, after being : set a week ago, had dropped by about 15-20% and had to be reset. : : Searching the Drakelist didn't point me in any direction so I thought : I'd just ask if there is perhaps a common cause/cure for the frequency : jumps. : : Thanks es 73, : : Mitch Chesler NB2N : : : : -- : Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] : Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body : Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message : Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net : -- : : : -- : No virus found in this incoming message. : Checked by AVG Free Edition. : Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.1/1220 - Release Date: 1/11/2008 6:09 PM : : -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] Drake R-4C filters
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi all again, Looking to put filters into my R-4C. I think this means am, narrow and wide ssb, different flavors of cw. Having never set up an r-4c, I really don't know. Are these the filters that go into the sockets on the eastern part of the back panel? I looked at the International Radio site and I had to choose first or second IF. Can someone tell me what to look for? Someone here, I forgot who, offerred me a set of filters but I was hoping not to have to pay his asking price. Any info would help, please? Thanks anybody. WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "Carey Lockhart" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Drake List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2007 1:36 PM Subject: [drakelist] drake t-4xb ssb filter :i am in need of a lsb filter for t-4xb. once the radio reaches a : certain temperature lsb quits. i put a small muffin fan over the : filter it start transmitting after just a minuet. so i assume a bad : filter. so does anyone have a spare or a junker chassis for sale. : : Carey Lockhart, KC5GTT : [EMAIL PROTECTED] : www.kc5gtt.com : : : : No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.20/1107 - Release Date: 11/3/2007 11:22 AM -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] uuF Capacitor, etc?
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Would someone please straighten me out on these measures of capacitance? On various web-based catalogs, I've seen mf, mfd, uf, and now we have uuf. I just thought I was beginning to understand miliamps and amps but not even sure about that now. Thanks. WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "Robert Ladden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2007 10:27 PM Subject: [drakelist] .005 uuF Capacitor? : : Robert Ladden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang : -- : Hello, : : I'm fixing my "new" TR-3. The alignment instructions says to make an : alignment load with a ".005 uuF disk ceramic capacitor" (note that is : .005 pF these days). That is a teeny amount of capacitance. I assume : it is a typo and should say .005 uF capacitor. But looking at the : instructions for the TR-4 and TR-4C, it is the same. I would think : that the stray capacitance is more than .005 pF. Is this a typo that : lasted over 15 years? Does such a capacitor exist? : : 73, : Bob WW3QB : : -- : Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] : Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body : Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message : Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net : -- : : : -- : No virus found in this incoming message. : Checked by AVG Free Edition. : Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.9/1197 - Release Date: 12/25/2007 8:04 PM : : -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Cooling Fan on finals
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Well yes, I'm sure it will live longer; not sure about prosper. A friend gave me that thought in 1969; just a "something to think about". He's dead now. Thought I'd throw it out for comments and I got some, thanks. I think I'll look for a couple little fans. WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "Dennis Monticelli" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2007 12:01 AM Subject: Re: [drakelist] Cooling Fan on finals : : "Dennis Monticelli" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang : -- : Just a moderate amount of air assist makes a big difference in terms : of reducing peak component temp, reducing temp gradients, and : minimizing temp change between TX and RX modes. : : As for the Drakes being built to run at that elevated temp and : performing worse if run cooler, I find that very hard to believe. The : only scientific basis I can find for it (and a weak argument at that) : is non-linear temp correction was used in the design. In other words, : parabolic parameter change with temp for certain temp compensation : components was established at a given elevated temp. But this degree : of sophistication of temp correction was probably beyond the bag of : tricks at the disposal of the Drake designers at the time. And it : does not explain that temp reduction properly done will also reduce : temp change and that helps out any circuit, however the temp : compensation is performed. : : Bottom line, cool the sucker. It will live long and prosper. : : Dennis AE6C : : On Dec 24, 2007 9:11 PM, Garey Barrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: : > : > Garey Barrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang : > -- : > Peter - : > : > I haven't, but I can tell you that the cabinet top of the T-4X(any) can : > be too hot to comfortably hold you hand on it after extended : > transmission, especially on high duty cycle modes such as RTTY and AM. : > Even on CW or SSB this area can get quite warm. Of course this is even : > more evident with the TR-3/4 series with 50% more dissipation in only a : > slightly larger cage. : > : > On the other hand, with a small, silent fan exhausting air out the back : > of the PA cage the cabinet top is only slightly warmer than the rest of : > the cabinet, even after long transmissions. The fan really makes a big : > difference in that area, and in the rest of the cabinet as well. : > : > 73, Garey - K4OAH : > St Charles, IL : > : > : > Peter Bent wrote: : > > "Peter Bent" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang : > > -- : > > Just curious, has anyone actually measured the temps in the cages-- before : > > and after? : > > : > > -Original Message- : > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On : > > Behalf Of Ron Wagner : > > Sent: Monday, December 24, 2007 8:18 PM : > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] : > > Subject: Re: [drakelist] Cooling Fan on finals : > > : > > : > > Ron Wagner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang : > > -- : > > The way I went about his was a half wave (single diode) and filter cap : > > from the 12VAC filament line. I drive a 24 volt fan drawing air out of : > > the final cage. Turns the fan on as I turn on the rig, shuts down when : > > turned off. Runs slow and quit, but really makes a difference on the : > > temp of the final cage. I attach the fan to the rear of the cage (so the : > > cabinet comes off without problems) with grommets and black nylon wire : > > ties. This arrangement does not seem to damage the cabinet, and does a : > > nice job cooling. : > > : > > As far as stability, as long as you do not blow the warm air in, it should : > > make the rig more stable. The cabinet and associated circuits should : > > stay much more constant in temperature. In a good oscillator design, : > > which Drake has, it is typically temperature change that causes the drift. : > > : > > 73, : > > Ron WD8SBB : > > : > > : > : > -- : > Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] : > Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body : >
[drakelist] Cooling Fan on finals
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- A-way back in the day, when my first Drake twins were new to me--that would be the late 60's--I was told that the xmtr was designed to run at that temperature and that I'd have drift problems if I ran it cooler. I never did any hard core testing to find out. WA9RYF - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, December 24, 2007 1:18 PM Subject: Re: [drakelist] Confessions of an Appliance Operator : [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- : I use specially selected 220v fans that start and run reliably at 110 v. : Can't hear them and they are the ones I use on L4B/L7 power supply : upgrades/rebuilds. : : Merry Christmas from a politically incorrect Drake enthusiast! : **See AOL's top rated recipes : (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)-- Submissions: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.8/1195 - Release Date: 12/24/2007 11:19 AM -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Drake Manual source?
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Thank you very much. Howard K. Traxler, Technology Specialist www.TraxlerEnterprises.com /*-- THINK GOD --*/ - Original Message - From: "Dino Papas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 8:20 AM Subject: Re: [drakelist] Drake Manual source? : : Dino Papas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang : -- : Two seconds on Google: : : http://www.wb4hfn.com/ : : http://www.dproducts.be/DRAKE_MUSEUM/ : : Dino KL0S/4 : : -- : Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] : Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body : Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message : Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net : -- : : : -- : No virus found in this incoming message. : Checked by AVG Free Edition. : Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.17.4/1187 - Release Date: 12/16/2007 11:36 AM : : -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Drake Manual source?
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- At what web addresses will I find WB4HFN and Jim Cherry's "Drake Virtual Museum"? I guess I'm newer here than I thought. Thanks. WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "Ron Baker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 7:23 AM Subject: RE: [drakelist] Drake Manual source? : All, just a reminder, my Drake website has all the Drake : manuals on-line and some of them are available in .pdf : format.Also , Jim Cherry's "Drake Virtual Museum" : website has several of the Drake manuals available in .pdf : format. : : Ron / WB4HFN : : _ : : From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] : [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck : Grandgent : Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 8:10 AM : To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] : Subject: Re: [drakelist] Drake Manual source? : : : Looks like BAMA is dropping the DJVU in favor of .PDF. : : Chuck, K1OM : : : On Dec 15, 2007 11:22 PM, Howard Traxler : <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: : : : : "Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] : <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > made an utterance to the : drakelist gang : : -- : Has anyone looked at : http://bama.sbc.edu/ : ? I downloaded a few from there. They are image files with : a djvu : extention. It seems to be nonstandard but there is a : program for displaying : the files. One can also print from this program--which I : have done. dONE : IT so that I could scan and ocr them to grab the text out of : them. Have not : yet evaluated any of the final ocr results. : : 73, WA9RYF : : : - Original Message - : From: < [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > : To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> : : Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2007 5:42 PM : Subject: [drakelist] Drake Manual source? : : : :: It has been a while since I had to purchase BA manuals. : Since originals : are :: extremely rare I would be looking for high quality : reproductions (R-4B, :: T-4XB,MN-2000). I have found several GOOGLing but : difficult to assess the : quality, :: particularly the photographs and schematics. I am hoping : the LIST could : make :: some recommendations. :: :: Thank you :: :: Alan KB7MBI :: :: :: :: **See AOL's top rated : recipes : :: : (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000300 : 0004) :: : : : : : : : No virus found in this incoming message. : Checked by AVG Free Edition. : Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.17.2/1185 - Release : Date: 12/15/2007 : 12:00 PM : : : : : -- : Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] : Unsubscribe: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> : [EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body : Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of : message : Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net : <http://www.zerobeat.net> - sponsored by www.tlchost.net : : -- : : : : No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.17.2/1185 - Release Date: 12/15/2007 12:00 PM -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] Drake Manual source?
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Has anyone looked at http://bama.sbc.edu/ ? I downloaded a few from there. They are image files with a djvu extention. It seems to be nonstandard but there is a program for displaying the files. One can also print from this program--which I have done. dONE IT so that I could scan and ocr them to grab the text out of them. Have not yet evaluated any of the final ocr results. 73, WA9RYF - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2007 5:42 PM Subject: [drakelist] Drake Manual source? : It has been a while since I had to purchase BA manuals. Since originals are : extremely rare I would be looking for high quality reproductions (R-4B, : T-4XB,MN-2000). I have found several GOOGLing but difficult to assess the quality, : particularly the photographs and schematics. I am hoping the LIST could make : some recommendations. : : Thank you : : Alan KB7MBI : : : : **See AOL's top rated recipes : (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304) : No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.17.2/1185 - Release Date: 12/15/2007 12:00 PM -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Somewhat OT: Experiment
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- for Mark Pilant Shipping to Milwaukee is $40.17. 73, WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "Mark Pilant" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 14, 2007 12:42 PM Subject: [drakelist] Somewhat OT: Experiment : : Mark Pilant <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang : -- : Greetings. : : I'm looking for a kind soul, with an eBay account, to look up the following: : : http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190182360471 : : which just happens to be a Drake TR-7; to keep things somewhat on topic. : : I am interested in what you see shown for shipping costs. I'm in NH and : it shows $48.66. : : Thanks in advance. : : 73 : : - Mark N1VQW : : -- : Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] : Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body : Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message : Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net : -- : : : -- : No virus found in this incoming message. : Checked by AVG Free Edition. : Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.17.2/1184 - Release Date: 12/14/2007 11:29 AM : : -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] WTB or Trade: L7 Amplifier
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Dito: I am also looking for an L-7 amplifier as is Jim. I am in southeast wisconsin and I cannot drive. So I would like to find one close and someone who will deliver. Thank you all. 73, de Howard, WA(RYF - Original Message - From: "Jim DiMauro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Drakelist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2007 4:13 PM Subject: [drakelist] WTB or Trade: L7 Amplifier : : Jim DiMauro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang : -- : Hi All: : : I want to buy a nice, fully operational L7 and power : supply with no mods or "issues." I'm not looking for : a project, just a plug-and-play amp that puts out full : rated power. : : I don't want to deal with shipping, so I'd like to : find something within reasonable driving distance of : my home QTH in Vernon, NJ, or something near where I : normally travel. I'm willing to travel in NJ, CT, : southern NY state and LI. Generally speaking I'd like : to stay within two hours or so drive time. Also, I : work in Harrisburg, PA a couple of days each week, so : something located between NJ and Harrisburg (as well : as the greater Harrisburg area) would also work. : : In case anyone might be interested, I'm selling or : would be willing to trade my Henry 2K-4 amplifier, : which the L7 is going to replace. It's super heavy : duty and bulletproof, and has new (less than three : hours operating time) Eimac 3-500Zs and K2AW HV : rectifiers. It's only drawback for me is that it : doesn't operate on 160 Meters, so that's why it has to : go. : : Please contact me off-list. : : Thanx & 73, : Jim : W2BVM : : : : Be a better pen pal. : Text or chat with friends inside Yahoo! Mail. See how. http://overview.mail.yahoo.com/ : : -- : Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] : Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body : Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message : Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net : -- : : : -- : No virus found in this incoming message. : Checked by AVG Free Edition. : Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.13/1164 - Release Date: 12/2/2007 11:30 AM : : -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] The Drake Net
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Sorry all, but I knew this a week ago: What frequency and time is the Drake net on? I'm sure it's 40 meters and in the middle of Sunday afternoon? I checked in two weeks in a row, but I couldn't find it today. What the heck is wrong with me? It was a great net and I'd like to check in (or at least, listen) all the time. So, net, please advertise yourself. Thanks. 73, de Howard, WA9RYF -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] R-4A vs R-4C
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Thanks Garey, someone here has already helped me get the R-4A hooked up as a second receiver although I couldn't get it to mute. I'll try that again. And then, is there a way to "spot" the frequency or do I just turn down the drive, unmute the rcvr and tune it in? Thanks again. 73, de Howard, WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "Garey Barrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, November 30, 2007 8:27 AM Subject: Re: [drakelist] R-4A vs R-4C : : Garey Barrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang : -- : Howard - : : The crystal filters were FAR more expensive than the L-C filter bank in : the Passband Tuner, and so were made optional in the interest of price : point. A large percentage of the R-4C's sold had a 500 Hz filter : purchased at the time, but it was a different time... : : While all of the 4 Series Twins will mix and match in transceive, the TR : Series uses a different IF and is NOT able to transceive with any other : series. There was an RV-4(C) external VFO, speaker and power supply : cabinet that was popular before the RIT version of the TR-4 came out. : You CAN however connect any of the R-4 Series receivers as a "second" : receiver to the TR-4(C), which has antenna switching and muting : provisions for it. : : The TR-3/4 was originally offered as a mobile transceiver, which at the : time was the primary reason anyone bought a transceiver instead of the : twins. Again, most mobile operation was SSB and so CW was included : "just because". The TR-4 was a terrific mobile transceiver for it's : day, but transceivers were never really intended for CW operation, and : were really inferior until at least RIT became available. : : 73, Garey - K4OAH : Glen Allen, VA : : Drake 2-B, 4-B & C-Line Service Supplement CDs : : : : : Howard Traxler wrote: : > "Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang : > -- : > Thanks Garey, I read that when you first posted it; but I guess I didn't : > understand it, the part about the filters anyway. Guess I'll put the R-4C : > back on the bench and do some listening. Is there a way to make it (or the : > R-4A tranceive with the TR-4? I don't know which model of the tR-4 I have : > but it works just fine except the receiver is too wide for me on SSB and too : > narrow on AM. : > : > Thanks again. : > : > 73, de Howard, WA9RYF : > : > : : -- : Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] : Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body : Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message : Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net : -- : : : -- : No virus found in this incoming message. : Checked by AVG Free Edition. : Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.11/1161 - Release Date: 11/30/2007 12:12 PM : : -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] R-4A vs R-4C
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Thanks Garey, I read that when you first posted it; but I guess I didn't understand it, the part about the filters anyway. Guess I'll put the R-4C back on the bench and do some listening. Is there a way to make it (or the R-4A tranceive with the TR-4? I don't know which model of the tR-4 I have but it works just fine except the receiver is too wide for me on SSB and too narrow on AM. Thanks again. 73, de Howard, WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "Garey Barrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 8:52 PM Subject: Re: [drakelist] R-4A vs R-4C : : Garey Barrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang : -- : Howard - : : Here's an extract from an earlier post I made about the R-4 series : receivers. : : The R-4 is almost a 2-B, just with a linear PTO and 1 kHz dial : calibration. All tubes. Very similar in operation, and will : transceive with the matching T-4X for an excellent CW station. Four : filter bandwidths, (400, 1200, 2400 and 4800 Hz,) passband tuning, noise : blanker, LC notch and 100 kHz crystal calibrator built in. : : The R-4A (early 13 tube model) is an improved R-4, almost identical : specifications. PTO and Band Oscillators converted to solid state. : : The R-4A (late 11 tube model) almost identical specifications. Product : detector, BFO, AGC and low level audio stages converted to solid state. : : The R-4B (early) is very similar to the late R-4A, minor modifications : and crystal calibrator multivibrator for 25 kHz markers. : : The R-4B (late) almost identical except PTO changed from bipolar to FET. : : The R-4C (early) very similar, except IF filters changed to crystal : filters. Only the 2.3 kHz filter is standard, 250, 500, 1800, 4000 and : 6000 Hz BW are available as options. The 4000 & 6000 Hz filters are : normally installed in a special socket under the chassis and are : effective on AM only. Four position filter switch. The noise blanker : was optional. Entire audio chain solid state, tubes used only from RF : to IF, all other stages and oscillators solid state. : : The R-4C (late) same. Five position filter switch. : : The 2-B through the R-4B used L-C filters in the IF. This type of : filter has much gentler slopes, which means that nearby signals are : still heard, just at reduced levels. The crystal filters are steep : sided, more like the crystal filters in today's receivers. : Personally, I prefer the L-C filters for all except heavy duty contest : use. I like to hear what is going on around my frequency, instead of : "listening with blinders on"... : : The T-4 series transmitters are all pretty much the same, the T-4X had 4 : pole crystal filters while the T-4XB and C had 8 pole filters. The : later ones therefore had slightly better carrier and unwanted sideband : suppression, neither of which has ANY effect on CW operation. : ANY 4 series receiver will transceive with ANY 4 series transmitter, mix : and match. There are minor things like the B line had a neon indicator : light under the dial to show which PTO was controlling in transceive : while the C line just turned the dial lamps on or off. The R-4 and R-4A : had neither, so you had to look at the switch! : : My opinion. The R-4B is probably the best receiver overall. It has : great audio, smooth AGC, all the filters and noise blanker are built : in. The L-C filters are not quite as "drop off the table" selective, : but I prefer that for casual QSOs. : : The R-4C has poorer audio, a little harsher, the "better" (?) crystal : filters are extra, and the noise blanker is extra. : : The R-4 and R-4A are just earlier iterations of the R-4B, and are not : quite as refined, although some say they prefer the early R-4A to the : R-4B because the tube type product detector in the R-4A is "cleaner". : : 73, Garey - K4OAH : Glen Allen, VA : : Drake 2-B, 4-B & C-Line Service Supplement CDs : : : : : Howard Traxler wrote: : > "Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang : > -- : > Hi again all. Here's a question that will require, probably a subjective : > answer: : > : > For about 30 years, I used an R-4A and loved it. I now aquired an : > R-4C--without any of those plug-in filters. I don't like it much at all. : > So I got another R-4A and was hoping to tweak it up to be like the one I : > used to have. : > : > Question: Why did I not need those filters in the R-4A and will I like the : > R-4C more if
[drakelist] Crystals and Crystal Filters
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi all, Wondering if anyone here has any band crystals and/or crystal filters for the R-4C they're not using/ would like to part with? Let me know how much. Thanks. 73, de Howard, WA9RYF -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] R-4A vs R-4C
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi again all. Here's a question that will require, probably a subjective answer: For about 30 years, I used an R-4A and loved it. I now aquired an R-4C--without any of those plug-in filters. I don't like it much at all. So I got another R-4A and was hoping to tweak it up to be like the one I used to have. Question: Why did I not need those filters in the R-4A and will I like the R-4C more if I get the filters for it? Which receiver should I put my effort into? I like to work both SSB and CW. Thoughts anyone? Thank you much. 73, DE Howard, WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "Doug Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 7:31 PM Subject: [drakelist] T-4XC output on 160 Meters fades... : : Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang : -- : Here's an odd one.. : : I just flipped on the rig and tuned up on 160. Everything went well, : and I tuned up to 100 watts out as I normally do. Then, while waiting : for the 3-500s to warm up I switched in the antenna to touch up the : antenna coupler. And, as I was sending a string of dits the output : faded to near zero watts. : : I shifted to 80 meters and tuned up -- 100 watts out, no problem. Back : to 160. No power output... : : Turned the rig off and came back 15 minutes later and tried again. I : warmed up the T-4XC for a minute, hit the key and had 100 watts out on : 160. So, I let it sit for 5 minutes and tried again -- no power out. : : It *seems* like as the rig warms up the power fades to zero (on 160 : only). All other bands are fine. : : Any ideas? : : 73, : -Doug, W7KF : : : : -- : Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] : Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body : Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message : Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net : -- : : : -- : No virus found in this incoming message. : Checked by AVG Free Edition. : Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.9/1157 - Release Date: 11/28/2007 12:29 PM : : -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] The L-4 amplifier
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- does the l-7 have tubes? if so, which ones? WA9RYF - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 8:48 AM Subject: Re: [drakelist] The L-4 amplifier : : [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang : -- : Hi Howard, : : I restored an old L-4 a few years ago. Nice amp but it does not have : 160 on it ... the reason I gave it up. L-7 does have 160 though : : 73, Mike WA5POK : : On 25 Nov 2007 at 7:08, Howard Traxler wrote: : : > : > "Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang : > -- : > Hi all, : > I've been looking for an L-4 amp. Now I met someone on the air who is : > running one. He says it does not cover 160 meters. Is that correct? Must : > I rethink my search for an amp? boo hoo : > : > 73, de Howard, WA9RYF : > : > : > -- : > Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] : > Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body : > Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message : > Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net : > -- : : : : -- : Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] : Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body : Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message : Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net : -- : : : -- : No virus found in this incoming message. : Checked by AVG Free Edition. : Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.6/1150 - Release Date: 11/24/2007 5:58 PM : : -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] The L-4 amplifier
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi all, I've been looking for an L-4 amp. Now I met someone on the air who is running one. He says it does not cover 160 meters. Is that correct? Must I rethink my search for an amp? boo hoo 73, de Howard, WA9RYF -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] UPay or ebay help
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Thank you to everybody for the words of wisdom. I will certainly keep them in mind as I ponder this thing. This is a great list and I sure do appreciate the help I've gotten here. 73, DE Howard, WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 5:38 AM Subject: [drakelist] UPay or ebay help : : "Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang : -- : Could someone out there please give me a hand understanding this thing? : Since you folks don't seem to like ebay, maybe someone could write off-list : to : [EMAIL PROTECTED] : Thanks. : : I am watching a Drake AC-4 being sold by Radio Mart (whom you have mentioned : before). After his name, I see the number : 5909 : : then it says : Feedback score is 5,000 to 9,999) : This would indicate to me that his rating is very low in that range. But : then it says : Member is a PowerSeller : Feedback: : 97.6% Positive : : 'tseems to me that in a range (rough) of 5000 to 1, 6000 would be about : 20%. but if they say 97%, ??? : : I'm looking for an AC-4, so I would bid on this thing; but reading stuff : here on the list makes me want to shy away a bit. : : Can somebody suggest what I should think? : : Thanks a whole lot. : : 73, DE Howard, WA9RYF : : : : : -- : Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] : Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body : Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message : Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net : -- : : : -- : No virus found in this incoming message. : Checked by AVG Free Edition. : Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.0/1139 - Release Date: 11/19/2007 12:35 PM : : -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] UPay or ebay help
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Could someone out there please give me a hand understanding this thing? Since you folks don't seem to like ebay, maybe someone could write off-list to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks. I am watching a Drake AC-4 being sold by Radio Mart (whom you have mentioned before). After his name, I see the number 5909 then it says Feedback score is 5,000 to 9,999) This would indicate to me that his rating is very low in that range. But then it says Member is a PowerSeller Feedback: 97.6% Positive 'tseems to me that in a range (rough) of 5000 to 1, 6000 would be about 20%. but if they say 97%, ??? I'm looking for an AC-4, so I would bid on this thing; but reading stuff here on the list makes me want to shy away a bit. Can somebody suggest what I should think? Thanks a whole lot. 73, DE Howard, WA9RYF -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] TR-4 buzzing sound from speaker
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi all Drake fans again, I have a TR-4 with AC-4 upgraded to AC-4R. When turning on the xcvr, I hear the customary surge when the caps are charging, then I hear a steady 60 HZ purring sound along with the normal, almost unperceptable power supply hum. The "purr" makes me a bit nervous. What could be the cause and should I be concerned. I often leave the radio on for hours unattended if I think I'm coming back soon. Sometimes it gets to be over night. Thanks for any thoughts. P.S. Oh yes, on the power supply, might it be a good idea to fuse more lines than just the AC input? I'd feel safer. Thanks again and 73, DE Howard, WA9RYF -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] The Drake on AM, was: Which brings up another problem....
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Is this not how the Drake is supposed to behave on AM? Some kind of "carrier control" modulation; causes the carrier to come up when modulated. I don't think (at least with the tube models) that the finals could handle steady full-power carrier. 73, de, Howard, WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "Jim Shorney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2007 5:31 PM Subject: [drakelist] Which brings up another problem : : "Jim Shorney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang : -- : : I was testing the WV4 with my TR7 at 29 MHz, and noticed that the carrier : power (AM mode) would shoot up to around 60 watts, then fall off rapidly to : around 12 watts. I don't have a CW key hooked up ATM, so I was using AM mode : with the mic gain turned all the way down. : : This suggests to me that one of those nasty three-legged silicon fuses is : heating up rapidly and possibly failing. Or maybe a PIN diode? Has anyone : seen this before as a problem, or is this just an artifact of abusing the AM : mode? : : 73 : : -Jim : : : -- : Ham Radio NU0C : TR7/RV7, TR6/RV6, T4XC/R4C, L4B, NCL2000, SB104A, R390A, GT550A/RV550A, HyGain 3750, IBM PS/2 - all vintage, all the time! : : HyGain 3750 User's Group - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HyGain_3750/ : : : -- : Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] : Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body : Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message : Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net : -- : : : -- : No virus found in this incoming message. : Checked by AVG Free Edition. : Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.15.3/1081 - Release Date: 10/19/2007 5:41 PM : : -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] Gary Barrell: Question 2 of many, R-4A tune-up
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Gary, thanks for the tips. I wonder if I could write to you off-list for some more specific steps to tune this thing up. I have just purchased a signal generator off ebay. It's not here yet, but we'll see how good it is soon. This is the first time I've tried something like this and I'd appreciate some help. Thanks. 73, de Howard, WA9RYF -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] Question 2 of many, R-4A tune-up
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Anyone know what equipment I will need to tune up my R-4A? Thanks. 73 de Howard, WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2007 4:18 PM Subject: [drakelist] Question 1 of many, TR-4 & R-4(A) : : "Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang : -- : Hi all, : Would like to use my newly acquired R-4A as the receiver in the TR-4 : station. What connections are to be made between? There are two RCA jacks : on the rear panel of the chasis of the TR-4 just west of the power plug. : There seems to be a mod of the R-4A: Where there once was a slide switch : (left side, below the middle lower case screw), there are now what seem to : be two 1/8" jacks. : : Could anyone tell me about the mod and the connections I need to make? : : Thanks lots. : : 73 de Howard, WA9RYF : : Howard K. Traxler, Technology Specialist : www.TraxlerEnterprises.com : /*-- THINK GOD --*/ : : : -- : Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] : Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body : Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message : Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net : -- : : : -- : No virus found in this incoming message. : Checked by AVG Free Edition. : Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.10/1070 - Release Date: 10/14/2007 9:22 AM : : -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Question 1 of many, TR-4 & R-4(A)
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Thanks Peter and Gary. Now that you mention it, I remember the crystal socket on the side of the R-4A. Ya know, the holes I found there are probably still the crystal socket; however, the switch is not there--or maybe the handle is broken off. Probably not a mod at all. I'll have to open it up and check it out. The switch on the side of the TR-4 doesn't seem to have any effect. I patched the two RCA jacks over to the receiver and got it working a little; certainly not as hot as the receiver on the TR-4. Can't get it to un-mute. I think the R-4A needs a tune-up and maybe some tubes. I feel bad for the guy who sold it to me. He thinks it's working GREAT! hi hi. Off to work now but I'll play more tonight. Thanks again. 73 de Howard, WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "Peter Bent" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2007 4:18 PM Subject: RE: [drakelist] Question 1 of many, TR-4 & R-4(A) : : "Peter Bent" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang : -- : Hi Howard, : : The slide switch on the TR4 was to use the TR4 as a transceiver or : transmitter only. (Don't know about the switch on the R-4a) The RCA jacks : on the the TR4 are Antenna and Mute connections. There should be : corresponding connections on the receiver. ( I don't know about the R-4a -- : but there are on the R-4c.. To use the Tr-4 in transmit only both cables : need to be in. The TR-4 switched to transmit and the receiver must be set : to Ext. mute. Good luck : : -----Original Message- : From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On : Behalf Of Howard Traxler : Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2007 6:19 PM : To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] : Subject: [drakelist] Question 1 of many, TR-4 & R-4(A) : : : "Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the : drakelist gang : -- : Hi all, : Would like to use my newly acquired R-4A as the receiver in the TR-4 : station. What connections are to be made between? There are two RCA jacks : on the rear panel of the chasis of the TR-4 just west of the power plug. : There seems to be a mod of the R-4A: Where there once was a slide switch : (left side, below the middle lower case screw), there are now what seem to : be two 1/8" jacks. : : Could anyone tell me about the mod and the connections I need to make? : : Thanks lots. : : 73 de Howard, WA9RYF : : Howard K. Traxler, Technology Specialist : www.TraxlerEnterprises.com : /*-- THINK GOD --*/ : : : -- : Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] : Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body : Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message : Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net : -- : : : : -- : Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] : Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body : Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message : Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net : -- : : : -- : No virus found in this incoming message. : Checked by AVG Free Edition. : Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.10/1070 - Release Date: 10/14/2007 9:22 AM : : -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] Question 1 of many, TR-4 & R-4(A)
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi all, Would like to use my newly acquired R-4A as the receiver in the TR-4 station. What connections are to be made between? There are two RCA jacks on the rear panel of the chasis of the TR-4 just west of the power plug. There seems to be a mod of the R-4A: Where there once was a slide switch (left side, below the middle lower case screw), there are now what seem to be two 1/8" jacks. Could anyone tell me about the mod and the connections I need to make? Thanks lots. 73 de Howard, WA9RYF Howard K. Traxler, Technology Specialist www.TraxlerEnterprises.com /*-- THINK GOD --*/ -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] C Line
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- For Peter Bent: How much would a T-4XC be worth? I bought a whole C line station recently but don't really like the R-4C as well as the R-4A I had for many years. So I bought an R-4A and I'll be looking for a T-4X (like I once had) and probably selling off this C line piece by piece. Kind of depends on how well this R-4A works and if I can find the older transmitter. Howard K. Traxler, Technology Specialist www.TraxlerEnterprises.com /*-- THINK GOD --*/ - Original Message - From: "Peter Bent" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2007 2:30 PM Subject: RE: [drakelist] C Line : Thanks Kevin, : :I have the R4c, with filters and crystals, ms4, rv4,ac4 but : would like to pick up the T4xc.. so I'll keep my eyes open. Thanks for the : encouragement!! : : : : _ : : From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On : Behalf Of Kevin LaHaie : Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 11:02 PM : To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] : Subject: [drakelist] C Line : : : : Hi Peter : : Well, the answer is: they are available, but are 'sought after', : particularly the R4C receiver. Very recently, a friend of mine sold an : immaculate C line station - R4C,T4XC,MS4,AC4 with a few un-installed : Sherwood mods.. Went for about the price of a used Yausu FT-1000MP or Icom : IC756 Pro. Fetched about $1300 for the entire station, but had a bid of : $950 for just the receiver and mods! (Yes, it was on eBay.) : : Too rich for my blood, I guess I will have to suffer with my lowly 'B' line : Twins hi hi. They are a neat radio, came complete from the factory with an : adjustable bandpass filter, so there is nothing else to buy except the : crystal if you want to work 160 meters. I got my 'B' line twins for $300 : including shipping, they are in great shape - 100 percent electrically, and : VERY nice condition cosmetically! Gives me the same warm and fuzzy feeling : as all Drakes do! You see quite a few of these, and this is not an uncommon : price. Works for me. : : Either way - go for it Peter! : : 73 Kevin K7ZS : : Peter Bent wrote: : : I might add I am thinking about c line twins.. how available are they and at : what cost? Thanks. : : : : : : No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.8/1063 - Release Date: 10/11/2007 9:11 AM -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Drake R-4 series crystals
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Thanks Don, I bought a 160 meter creystal on ebay last night. I think I paid too much, but they don't seem to be around. Would appreciate it if you'd check out the 10 meter situation. 73 DE Howard, WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "Don Cunningham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2007 1:47 PM Subject: Re: [drakelist] Drake R-4 series crystals : : "Don Cunningham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang : -- : Howard, : I probably have the ten meter crystals you need. I'll check later today and : get back to you. I am using the only 160m one I have in my R4C, hi. : 73, : Don, WB5HAK : : : -- : Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] : Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body : Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message : Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net : -- : : : -- : No virus found in this incoming message. : Checked by AVG Free Edition. : Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.35/1039 - Release Date: 9/29/2007 9:46 PM : : -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] Drake R-4 series crystals
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi all, I know this is not a "for sale" list, but maybe you won't mind if I list a need: I'd like to get my R-4C on 160 meters, so wondering Does anyone have an appropriate crystal? Also the three segments that for ten meters that are not furnished with the receiver. Also looking for CW filters for the same radio. I'm a user, not a collector; so all they have to be is working. Thanks. 73, DE, Howard, WA9RYF -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] tr-4 no am carrier
"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hello all and Carey, You probably already know, but I don't, really: Does the USB / LSB switch need to be on upper when you are on AM as it does when you are tuning? 73 DE Howard, WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "Carey Lockhart" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Drake List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 10:27 PM Subject: [drakelist] tr-4 no am carrier : this is my first post. and my first drake. so here it goes. i have a : early model tr-4. i have been slowly working the bugs out of it. i : was going to try it out on am but no carrier. is this normal? when i : spoke the relative output moves upward. thanks for any help : : Carey Lockhart, KC5GTT : [EMAIL PROTECTED] : : : : No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.28/1023 - Release Date: 9/22/2007 1:27 PM -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
