[Drakelist] FOR SALE Drake 4 Series Station (without Amp)
I am thinning the herd so my bride will not have to deal with so much stuff. I am offering for sale my Drake 4 series station. I have the R-4C, T-4XC, a C-4 station console, an FS-4 and a rebuilt AC-4 with the MS-4 speaker. The R-4C was new in 1973. It has the following Sherwood Mods: IC Product Detector, Custom front panel switch, and CF-600/6 and relay switch kit. The radio looks good with only ordinary wear and tear expected for its age. Works to specs. $550. The T-4XC puts out 70 watts on 20m. May need new driver. I have a new (NOS) set of finals and driver tubes that I will include. The rig looks good, again with ordinary wear and tear. $450. The C-4 looks good. I have the remote antenna switch, which works, and the power strip which needs a new heavy duty power cord. The clock actually works. The seconds wheel numbers have some minor damage at the 60 second point, but not bad. The rest of the counter looks good. $300. FS-4 works, and looks good. I don't have the original connection cable, but I'll include a homebrew cable that works fine. One of the panel light bulbs needs replacing. $450. AC-4, with KE9PQ rebuild, enclosed in an MS-4 cabinet with speaker. AC-4 $175. MS-4 $100. I would prefer selling as a package for $2025 plus shipping. I will only sell the FS-4 in conjunction with a sale of the R-4C These are nice units and have served me well. K0GFY R. Hunter Ellington 720-560-8139 P.O. Box 44 Larkspur, CO 80118___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] non drake item posting
After reading all of the controversy, I think we are desperately in need of a life. K0GFY R. Hunter Ellington 303-454-0543/720-560-8139 P.O. Box 44 Larkspur, CO 80118 From: "n...@cox.net" To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 2:12 PM Subject: [Drakelist] non drake item posting hi I must have screwed up when I attempted a reply to all these negative replies I have received on my recent posting. so here it is again, I apparently sent it to ron in error. this was a very frustrating situation. sorry guys that I raised so many feathers here. was not aware of any restriction on posting. thought it was drake and ham related items. I know I have posted non-drake items in the past with no negative feedback on it. when did this change occur? thanks and 73's joe n4je ___ 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] Fw: R7 For Sale
One and All, I have a very clean, fully functional R7 I would like to sell. I have had the radio for about two years. It hears very well and looks quite nice. It has the Aux7 board and all crystal filters. The original manual is included. I am asking $1000 plus shipping from 80118. If you are interested please email or give me a call. Paypal plus fees will work, or certified funds once check has cleared. 73 K0GFY R. Hunter Ellington 303-454-0543/720-560-8139 P.O. Box 44 Larkspur, CO 80118___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] R-4B Passes Smoke Test!
I have for sale a very nice R7 receiver. Fully functional, very clean, 8.5 on a 10 scale. Asking $1100 plus shipping from 80118. Paypal plus fees or certified funds. Call or email if interested. 73 K0GFY R. Hunter Ellington 303-454-0543/720-560-8139 P.O. Box 44 Larkspur, CO 80118 ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] R7 For Sale
One and All, I have a very clean, fully functional R7 I would like to sell. I have had the radio for about two years. It hears very well and looks quite nice. I am asking $1100 plus shipping from 80118. If you are interested please email or give me a call. Paypal plus fees will work, or certified funds. 73 K0GFY R. Hunter Ellington 303-454-0543/720-560-8139 P.O. Box 44 Larkspur, CO 80118___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] FS-4
FWIW, I purchased an ebay FS-4 several years ago and love it. It has really made my R4-C shine. Rock solid. Enjoy. K0GFY R. Hunter Ellington 303-454-0543/720-560-8139 P.O. Box 44 Larkspur, CO 80118___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] C4 Console
As long as we are on the C4, is there a source for a replacement digital clock? Mine is getting a tad noisy, and the second wheel decal with the numbers is coming apart. Otherwise the unit is perfect. K0GFY R. Hunter Ellington 303-454-0543/720-560-8139 P.O. Box 44 Larkspur, CO 80118 From: Woody To: Drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Thursday, September 1, 2011 7:40 PM Subject: [Drakelist] C4 Console Well since its quite I might as well start something. I have a C4 that I've had for 20 or so years, gave $50 for it back then, with all the hook ups. I've used all of it but mainly the rotor control and power strip, all the Drakes I have run through it. The rotor control has quit working, where would be the best place to start looking, I've changed it out to another controller and it works fine so it has to be in the console, any one have any idea's? Thanks Woody If you forward this e-mail, please deletethe forwarding history, which includes my email address. It is a courtesy to me and to others who do not wish to have their e-mail addresses sent all over the world. If you are including me in a multi-address email, please use the Bcc feature. In your email address which will be under the TO: block. It still sends emails the same but everyone does not see the other address only theirs. Thanks "Woody" ___ 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] DSP Filters
My experience is just the opposite. I use a Timewave S9+ with both my R7 and R4C. The Time waves work splendidly with my Drakes, and reduce noise to the point that these old receivers compare favorably with the modern rice boxes.. K0GFY R. Hunter Ellington 303-454-0543/720-560-8139 P.O. Box 44 Larkspur, CO 80118 Sent From My iphone. ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Oooops
First the confession. I am s stupid. I went to turn on my T-X4C and accidentally turned the function knob one position too far putting it in tune. I left the room for about 30 minutes and came back to find the transmitter in tune. An antenna was connected. I shut down the rig and let it cool down. Now, when I try to tune the rig, I get drive when I adjust the RF tune for a second and then it drops to zero. If I wait for minute, and go to tune the same thing happens. What have I done? I switched out the driver and put in two new finals, but to no avail. What next? K0GFY R. Hunter Ellington 303-454-0543/720-560-8139 P.O. Box 44 Larkspur, CO 80118 ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] FS-4 Anomally
Well, I managed to make a cable to hook my FS-4 up to my R-4C. For some reason, when the FS-4 is controlling the radio, the received signals appear to be 9 Khz higher on the radio's dial than when the receiver PTO is controlling. Any thoughts? K0GFY R. Hunter Ellington 303-454-0543/720-560-8139 P.O. Box 44 Larkspur, CO 80118 ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] (no subject)
I must be fairly lucky. I've shipped through UPS for years and have not had any problem. We have a local UPS Store here that does an exceptional job packing radios. Every time I have shipped a rig, the recipients always comment on the great packaging. On another note, I was looking at Rob Sherwood's Receiver data and noticed that the TR7 and R7 seem to be about equivalent in receiver performance. Am I correct in this assumption, assuming that the two rigs are equivalently equipped? K0GFY R. Hunter Ellington 303-454-0543/720-560-8139 P.O. Box 44 Larkspur, CO 80118 ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] FS-4 Interconnect cable
I have a very nice FS-4 I recently came across to use with my R4-C. Does anyone know of a source for the interconnect cable? If I make one, should I use a small diameter coax, or some other shielded cable? Someone mentioned that you can terminate the cable with the base of an old crystal. Does that make sense? K0GFY R. Hunter Ellington 303-454-0543/720-560-8139 P.O. Box 44 Larkspur, CO 80118 ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Drake R-7
One and all, I have a very clean Drake R-7 with a full compliment of filters, the noise blanker, and the Aux 7 board that I am considering selling. It works as it should and is a 9 out of 10 cosmetically. What do you think a beast such as this should be priced at? Any input would be helpful. K0GFY R. Hunter Ellington 303-454-0543/720-560-8139 P.O. Box 44 Larkspur, CO 80118 ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Accessory Power Plug
Does anyone know of a source for the Cinch type 5AB2 plug for the accessory plug on the R-45C? I am looking for a 12V source to run a cooling fan. K0GFY R. Hunter Ellington 303-454-0543/720-560-8139 P.O. Box 44 Larkspur, CO 80118 ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Looking for Stuff
Greetings to the List. I am wondering if anyone might have a TR-7 and the power supply they might want to part with? Please let me know. I am looking for a clean, working unit. Also, does anyone know where I might find a connector for the DC input on the back of the R-7 to power it on 12 volts? 73 to all. WB9NJB R. Hunter Ellington 303-454-0543/720-560-8139 P.O. Box 44 Larkspur, CO 80118 ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] R-7
I have recently acquired a very nice R-7, but am surprised at how warm/hot the radio gets after about 45 minutes. I know there was a fan for the TR-7, but will that fan fit on the R-7? If yes, does anyone have one they would want to part with? WB9NJB R. Hunter Ellington 303-454-0543/720-560-8139 P.O. Box 44 Larkspur, CO 80118 ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] (no subject)
Happy Father's Day to the list. I acquired a pristine Drake R-7. I am looking for the matching speaker. Does anyone have one they would part with? Alternatively, can anyone tell me what they go for these days? I looked at Ebay, but there were no listings. Thanks to all. WB9NJB R. Hunter Ellington 303-454-0543/720-560-8139 P.O. Box 44 Larkspur, CO 80118 ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] (no subject)
Good evening to the list. I am a returning member with a question. I just acquired a nice FS-4, but it did not come with the injection cable. Will a 24" run of RG8X terminated with RCA plugs work for this purpose? WB9NJB R. Hunter Ellington 303-454-0543/720-560-8139 P.O. Box 44 Larkspur, CO 80118 ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
RE: [drakelist] Propagation Conditions
"Hunter Ellington" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- So why is 15 meters jumping with Asian, South American and European stations, 20 over s9 as I type this? R. Hunter Ellington, Esq. Shareholder Gorrell Giles PC 1331 Seventeenth Street, Suite 1000 Denver, Colorado 80202 (303) 996-6585 Direct (303) 996-2680 Fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] Quando omni flunkus, moritati. (When all else fails, play dead.)-Red Green -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Thom LaCosta Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 1:48 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [drakelist] Propagation Conditions Thom LaCosta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I've added a little snippet to the drakelist web page that shows propagation conditions www.zerobeat.net/drakelist/ It looks like this: HF propagation conditions: 2008 Mar 02 0603 UTC Solar flux: 69 A Index: 19 K Index: 3 Solar weather is stable HF band conditions: LF: Poor MF: Poor HF: Poor Hope it helps ya. 73 thom k3hrn -- 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 --
[drakelist] Confessions of an Appliance Operator
My technical skills are limited, but I am trying. I have two Radio Shack 115VAC cooling fans that I would like to mount (without modification) on my R-4C, and my T-4XC. The question is, where is the best location to tap into the 115V line power source? If this has been covered, will someone direct me to the archive article? Thanks to all and 73. Merry Christmas. WB9NJB. R. Hunter Ellington, Esq. Shareholder Gorrell Giles PC 1331 Seventeenth Street, Suite 1000 Denver, Colorado 80202 (303) 996-6585 Direct (303) 996-2680 Fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
RE: [drakelist] Drake Twins
Eddy, congratulations. I bought a very nice C-line over a year ago with the C-4 station console. The R-4C hears extremely well, and the drakes are my go to 20 meter rig. Gotta love those tubes on a cold winter morning. 73 WB9NJB R. Hunter Ellington, Esq. Shareholder Gorrell Giles PC 1331 Seventeenth Street, Suite 1000 Denver, Colorado 80202 (303) 996-6585 Direct (303) 996-2680 Fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ted Wright Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2007 7:56 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [drakelist] Drake Twins Hello Merry Christmas as well. I too own the twins r4b t4xb and they work just as well now as they did new . Great rigs to use on 160 I use them their the most ... Hope you get to use you pair just as much.. Best 73 . Ted n3zrx EP Swynar wrote: Good Morning All, Well, I spent the better part of the day yesterday retrieving a set of Drake Twins from a fellow Ham living some 2+ hours away from me (one way!)...was the drive worth the bother...? In a word, YES! My initial impression of the receiver (a "first generation" all-tube R-4) is VERY positive: I love the passband tuning feature, and that calibrated main tuning knob --- in 1-KHz markers --- is clever, and effective. It's also a very pleasing rig to the eye, and looks FB sitting next to its matching T-4X transmitter. I have no doubt whatsoever in my mind, that, had I known better back in 1983 --- when I stood "...at the crossroads" and took the quantum technological leap from my Heathkit SB-400 & Hallicrafters S-77A, to a brand new Yaesu FT-980 --- I would surely have shopped around for a good used set of Twins then... I was really racked with guilt about throwing my lot in with a microprocessed technology that the FT-980 presented, having had the ability of repairing anything & everything in my shack up to that time...and, like a fool, I did not even consider the possibilities of taking the Drake route, and instead, pondered the chances of buying a good, used Collins S-line, instead, back then. I ended-up passing the S-line by, because it did not incorporate 160-meters. Well, it took some 24 years, alright, but an old wrong has been righted at VE3CUI --- and I could not be happier with this self-presented Christmas gift, I can assure you! Merry Christmas to all, & my vy ~73!~ Eddy VE3CUI - VE3XZ
RE: [drakelist] R-4 Series Crystal Alternatives
Keep an eye out for the Drake FS-4 (I think that's the designation).
That is the Drake manufactured synthesizer. It matches the rigs and
comes up every once in a while on eBay. They can be somewhat pricey,
but very cool. I want to get one some day, and have been watching the
prices for a year or so. They tend to bring about $450 or so. I think
there is one listed as we speak/type. 73 and good luck. WB9NJB
R. Hunter Ellington, Esq.
Shareholder
Gorrell Giles PC
1331 Seventeenth Street, Suite 1000
Denver, Colorado 80202
(303) 996-6585 Direct
(303) 996-2680 Fax
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of EP Swynar
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 10:34 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [drakelist] R-4 Series Crystal Alternatives
Good Afternoon All,
I'm curious about the experience of others in the matter of utilizing
possible "...substitutes" for the frequency band oscillator crystals ---
be they synthesizers, self-excited "analog" oscillators, whatever --- in
the R-4 series of receivers, to expand the frequency coverage of same...
To date, my research has come up with three different articles on the
subject, i.e.:
--- August 1972 HAM RADIO magazine ("Frequency Synthesizer for the Drake
R-4";
--- May 1981 QST magazine ("General-Coverage Reception with the Drake
R-4C", and,
--- June 2004 April QST magazine ("Give that Drake Receiver a New Lease
on Life").
Of all these, the May '81 QST appears to be about the simplest to
construct, even though it uses a pair of the now relatively expensive
ECG222 (come NTE-222) dual-gate Mosfet transistors...but how in the
world does one attain (and maintain) solid, stable, & steady
crystal-like oscillation in a relatively simple Colpitts circuit, as
high as 40.8-MHz...?!
I'm putting out feelers at this time, because in three short days from
now, I shall be the proud owner of a pair of Drake Twins here...a
Christmas present that I am presenting to myself, just a few days ahead
of THE BIG DAY, Hi Hi.
Thanks in advance, & my vy
~73~ Eddy VE3CUI - VE3XZ
RE: [drakelist] Somewhat OT: Experiment
"Hunter Ellington" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- eBay is the electronic equivalent of crack. R. Hunter Ellington, Esq. Shareholder Gorrell Giles PC 1331 Seventeenth Street, Suite 1000 Denver, Colorado 80202 (303) 996-6585 Direct (303) 996-2680 Fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Pilant Sent: Friday, December 14, 2007 12:07 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [drakelist] Somewhat OT: Experiment Mark Pilant <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Thank you all very much. Here was the motivation for the experiment... I just recently purchased a TR-3/RV-3/AC-3/W-7 on eBay, and the the shopping costs were shown as $44.00. I assumed, since I had know reason to think otherwise, this what what the seller specified for shipping charges. I was a little surprised when the actual shipping charges came in at $120.00. (I have always sold items specifying the buyer will bay the actual shipping charges.) We agreed to split the difference (of $44 and $120) and all went well. However, I got to thinking the shipping costs might be generated by eBay. It appears this is the case. So I just sent the seller the remaining shipping amount to make sure everything was square; and he did not get the short end of eBay's "friendly" shipping cost "estimate". So I guess the bottom line is to make sure, if it is not explicitly stated in the auction, to confirm with the seller what the actual shipping costs are. Thank you all for your time and help with my experiment. 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 -- -- 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] TR4XC Power fade
"Hunter Ellington" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I have one for the group. I have a TR4XC, and when I put it in tune mode, it gives me output for 10-15 seconds then drops to zero. When I go out of tune mode for a few seconds then return, the transmit comes back for the same period then goes to zero. The finals are good, and when tuned it performs perfectly. The problem only occurs when tuning up. Any thoughts? R. Hunter Ellington, Esq. Shareholder Gorrell Giles PC 1331 Seventeenth Street, Suite 1000 Denver, Colorado 80202 (303) 996-6585 Direct (303) 996-2680 Fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Garey Barrell Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 2:27 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [drakelist] TR4 RF power on 10m Garey Barrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Ken - Well, it depends.. :-) A properly aligned TR-4 with good finals should put out 150W or a little more on 10M. Are you tuning into a "good" dummy load? What is the plate current reading on the meter when you have 65W output? Does the meter read about the same plate current as on the other bands, or is it considerably less? Is the neutralization adjusted correctly? Does the plate current dip coincide with maximum output? Or does maximum output power require that you adjust the PLATE control "out" of the dip? Is the transmitter properly aligned? The final tubes may be getting "soft". Weak final tubes exhibit low output power first on the highest bands. 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 4-B & C-Line Service Supplement CDs Ken Bessler wrote: > Ken Bessler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist > gang > -- > > My TR4 only puts out 65 watts on 28.400. Is that normal? On 14.200 I > get 185 watts out. Measurements were taken with my latest aquirement > for the shack - a mint condition Drake W4 > > 73's de Ken KG0WX - Kadiddlehopper #11808, Flying Pigs #-1055, Grid > EM17ip > > > > -- 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 --
RE: [drakelist] New TR-3 owner
"Hunter Ellington" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Where does one get the #12 bulb? R. Hunter Ellington, Esq. Shareholder Gorrell Giles PC 1331 Seventeenth Street, Suite 1000 Denver, Colorado 80202 (303) 996-6585 Direct (303) 996-2680 Fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Garey Barrell Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 8:28 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [drakelist] New TR-3 owner Garey Barrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Mark - Check for the #12 bulb inside the PA compartment, on top of the T-R relay. Make sure it's there, and not open. Also check the relay itself for dirty contacts. 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 4-B & C-Line Service Supplement CDs Mark Pilant wrote: > > Mark Pilant <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the > drakelist gang > -- > After spending a while deciding, I am now the proud new owner of a > TR-3/RV-3/AC-3 set. (Also a a W-7 meter, but I'll probably see if I > can trade it for a more appropriate W-4 at some point.) > > In any event, there was some minor shipping damage but nothing major; > just some bent cabinet sheet metal. But the real issue is the set > seems to be pretty deaf. I haven't even tried to transmit into a > dummy load yet. (I have a Palstar DL2K so I should be all set in that > area.) > > If I hook it up to me HP-8640B and set the TR-3 to receive SSB, I can > find the signal on all bands, but the (AM) modulated signal is really > down in the mud. If I switch the set to AM, I am unable to find the > signal at all. > > I also tried to see if I could pick up a 40m signal which was booming > in on my Icom-725 + Cushcraft R7. Using the same antenna I couldn't > hear anything. > > So I expect there is also some electrical damage; probably one or more > tubes. My next task is to test all the tubes on my TV-2/C tester. > From there, I'll do all the voltage and resistance checks. > > I was wondering if you kind folks might have some other 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 -- -- 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 AC4R upgrade in Jan 2008 QST
QST is by far the most boring uninteresting magazine out there. I have them from the 40's and 50's and then the magazine was fun, funny and interesting. Keep up the good work, and maybe you can bring them around. R. Hunter Ellington, Esq. Shareholder Gorrell Giles PC 1331 Seventeenth Street, Suite 1000 Denver, Colorado 80202 (303) 996-6585 Direct (303) 996-2680 Fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2007 2:48 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [drakelist] Drake AC4R upgrade in Jan 2008 QST "QST" is a pain to write for and probably always will be. The best place for articles on vintage restorations is "Electric Radio." 73, John, W4AWM ** Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop00030 1)
RE: [drakelist] Blue lighting
"Hunter Ellington" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Obviously your color of choice should have been brown. R. Hunter Ellington, Esq. Shareholder Gorrell Giles PC 1331 Seventeenth Street, Suite 1000 Denver, Colorado 80202 (303) 996-6585 Direct (303) 996-2680 Fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jack Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 6:31 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [drakelist] Blue lighting Jack <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi Ken, I did something similar with blue finger nail polishit was somewhat embarrassing during the procurement process. I am 6 foot, bellied, with a full beardthe clerk looked at me a little funny. 73, Jack On Nov 26, 2007, at 6:52 PM, Ken Bessler wrote: > > Ken Bessler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist > gang > -- > > This afternoon I had a minor brain fart. I was looking at the > Mountain Dew colored display on my TR4 (1969 model) and > I thought - wait a minute! I have a set of colored markers! > > Sure enough, I had a blue Sharpie brand marker. After a > test which showed the blue could be rubbed off, I decided > to mark my lamps with the blue marker. The results are very > nice but a bit dim compared to what I'm used to. > > Still - it looks one heck of a lot better than before. I wonder > why nobody else has tried this? All I did was mark the glass > bulbs > > 73's de Ken KG0WX - Kadiddlehopper #11808, > Flying Pigs #-1055, Grid EM17ip > > > > _ > Your smile counts. The more smiles you share, the more we donate. > Join in. > www.windowslive.com/smile?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_Wave2_oprsmilewlhmtagline > -- > 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 -- -- 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] New Subscriber
Eddy, Welcome. This is a really great bunch. Drake radios and Collins were my dream rigs as a kid. Now that I am 57, I finally have the radios I lusted after as a kid. I am sitting here as I type listening to the contesters on 40M on my C line. What fun! R. Hunter Ellington, Esq. Shareholder Gorrell Giles PC 1331 Seventeenth Street, Suite 1000 Denver, Colorado 80202 (303) 996-6585 Direct (303) 996-2680 Fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of EP Swynar Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2007 8:23 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [drakelist] New Subscriber Good Day All, Just welcoming myself(!) aboard this Reflector... I've been giving some serious thought of late here to do what I probably should have done some 24 years ago, specifically, buy a good set of Drake Twins. Back in '83, I elected to retire my venerable old Heathkit SB-400 / Hallicrafters S-77A combo, in favour of the latest & greatest from the Far East... I've rued that day every time something major goes out with this flashy digital winking & blinking contraption. Maybe I'll learn enough here to know which version of the "R4" series of receiver I should have, & the subtleties between all of the different variants thereof...I hope so, anyway, & look forward to the day that I might have some Twins of my own here to use, enjoy, and actually REPAIR myself, as the need may arise... ~73!~ Eddy VE3CUI - VE3XZ
RE: [drakelist] TR-4 Feedback
Check the push to talk relay. R. Hunter Ellington, Esq. Shareholder Gorrell Giles PC 1331 Seventeenth Street, Suite 1000 Denver, Colorado 80202 (303) 996-6585 Direct (303) 996-2680 Fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 10:26 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [drakelist] TR-4 Feedback Hi ya'll just developed a feeback problem with the TR-4. With mic key off I can blow into the mic and hear it in the speaker. ..and not be keying the Radio. Press the mic and the feedback really comes through plus my audio. I have adjusted the VoX and antivox...nothing. And I tried the TR-4 nmic on the twins and no problem. And switched the twins mic to the TR-4 and the same feed back problem is there wuts up? Thanks Dale -Original Message- From: George Runyan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 10:45 am Subject: RE: [drakelist] Drake L7 Load Capacitor "George Runyan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hello Steve, Nice to catch you on the drake list. I am sorry I do not have your plate load variable. Why is that part a problem in the L-7? What I do have is a Viking 11 and a tube checker awaiting the man from Phoenix Hi! We are fighting fires over here. Prayer needed!! In His Love, George -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ] On Behalf Of STEVE SCOGGINS Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 12:58 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [drakelist] Drake L7 Load Capacitor STEVE SCOGGINS <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Wanted a replacement Drake L7 C46-C47 PLATE LOAD variable two section capacitor for a rebuilt project. 73 Steve KE7RR __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com <http://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 <http://www.zerobeat.net/> - sponsored by www.tlchost.net <http://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 <http://www.zerobeat.net/> - sponsored by www.tlchost.net <http://www.tlchost.net/> -- Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail <http://o.aolcdn.com/cdn.webmail.aol.com/mailtour/aol/en-us/index.htm?nc id=AOLAOF0002000970> !
Re: [drakelist] good price on c-4
For what its worth, I think $350 is closer to the mark. -- Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Device -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Drake List Sent: Fri Oct 19 15:12:46 2007 Subject: [drakelist] good price on c-4 i am in the market for a c-4 to go with my b line. i have found on that has the antenna switch and plugin pieces that go with it. it looks to be in good shape. it is up around 500.00 is that a good price? or should i try and find a couple junkers and put one together? so that would lead to my next question. does anyone have junker c-4's for sale? Carey Lockhart, KC5GTT [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.kc5gtt.com
RE: [drakelist] TR4 adding a touch of bass
I have a TR3 that could use some cajones adjustment to get some base sounds. Any similar information for that older rig? R. Hunter Ellington, Esq. Shareholder Gorrell Giles PC 1331 Seventeenth Street, Suite 1000 Denver, Colorado 80202 (303) 996-6585 Direct (303) 996-2680 Fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ken Bessler Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 3:32 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [drakelist] TR4 adding a touch of bass I just performed the minor mod I spoke of in my earlier posting, IE: adding capacitance to V16's #5 lead. I hooked up a 1.5k resisitor and a .01 microfarad cap between the #5 pin and the center conductor of the coax cable next to it. It's tight work but the results are most satisfying. I measured the passband with Spectrogram and it appears I've added about 200hz to the bottom of the rig. I have the .pdf file showing the mod. If anyone want's a copy please contact me off list Ken 73's de Ken KG0WX - Kadiddlehopper #11808, Flying Pigs #-1055, Grid EM17io Peek-a-boo FREE Tricks & Treats for You! Get 'em! <http://www.reallivemoms.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHM&loc=us>
RE: [drakelist] New bill in Oklahoma
"Hunter Ellington" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I declare this thread terminated. The horse has been beaten into submission. Gotta go, the HOA nazis are on the wire. R. Hunter Ellington, Esq. Shareholder Gorrell Giles PC 1331 Seventeenth Street, Suite 1000 Denver, Colorado 80202 (303) 996-6585 Direct (303) 996-2680 Fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Thom LaCosta Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 9:10 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [drakelist] New bill in Oklahoma Thom LaCosta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Wed, 5 Sep 2007, Don wrote: > almost. but the fcc specifically states that they do NOT override private agreemants such as found with an hoa's restrictions. I just heard that a very large community between Baltimore and Washington(Columbia) pays the president of the Association 207,000 a year! I look at HOA with the same disdain as I do towards govenmentwhen they want more, they simply raise their assesments/taxes. I was volunteering at a senior center when one of our senators came in to tell all the old folks what he was doing for their health careat a small silence, I asked him if he was doing such a great job that he would take the same health care and retirement as the common man. Years ago I bought a house in a community that had a covenant that dictated that the trim on the houses all had the be cream. I noticed that it expired in two yearsand as soon as it did expire I immediately touched up the trim...with orange and purple. The "committe" came to visit...and I invited them in and gave them a tour of the house...with the many multi-colored things my wife had paintedand the antennae, and the outdoor speakersand told them, as I escorted them off the property that if they ever stepped foot on my property again, I would file trespassing charges against them. So, it would appear that one needs to move way out in the country...or into the slums to escape the yuppiesbut they WILL find you, and regulate you! Arghh! 73 - k3hrn Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer www.baltimorehon.com/Home of the Baltimore Lexicon www.tlchost.net/hosting/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month -- 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 --
RE: [drakelist] FS "C" Line
Don, Can we clone your bride? She must be a saint. R. Hunter Ellington, Esq. Shareholder Gorrell Giles PC 1331 Seventeenth Street, Suite 1000 Denver, Colorado 80202 (303) 996-6585 Direct (303) 996-2680 Fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Cunningham Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 4:05 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [drakelist] FS "C" Line George, If you still have the C Line, the "banker" (my wife of nearly 40 years) just told me not to pass them up, that she'd let me put the money back into savings when the ham budget was in better shape!! 73, Don, WB5HAK
RE: [drakelist] Drake equipment
"Hunter Ellington" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- You have hit a sour note with me. My ebay experience has been uniformly disappointing. I find the sellers routinely misrepresent their equipment, the prices become ridiculous and the impact on the older gear market has been inflationary. R. Hunter Ellington, Esq. Shareholder Gorrell Giles PC 1331 Seventeenth Street, Suite 1000 Denver, Colorado 80202 (303) 996-6585 Direct (303) 996-2680 Fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ron Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 11:24 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [drakelist] Drake equipment ron <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > As a side note, on the HF swap nets, the prices tend to be lower and > the integrity higher than on Upay, I mean eBay, at least for items I > follow. You might have to wait a few weeks to get what you want, but > it is well worth it. Just one ham's opinion... > I concur. I find "UPay" is, shall we say, "insulting". Ron, wb1hga "listening to my TR4C" -- 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 --
RE: [drakelist] DL-300
Thanks Lee. I googled it and found the sheet. I only hope the guy selling it on ebay was truthful in describing it as "like new". Someday I'll learn, but it was not today. I bought it for $46.00. I hope it works. R. Hunter Ellington, Esq. Shareholder Gorrell Giles PC 1331 Seventeenth Street, Suite 1000 Denver, Colorado 80202 (303) 996-6585 Direct (303) 996-2680 Fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2007 7:05 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [drakelist] DL-300 There was no real manual, just a one page one sided instruction sheet that served for both the DL-300 and DL-1000. I can fax it to you right now, or scan and email it to you on Tuesday night, your choice. 73 Lee WB6SSW ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
[drakelist] DL-300
Does anyone in this august group have a manual for a DL-300 dummy load? I need a copy and will gladly pay copy and postage charges. Thanks. WB9NJB R. Hunter Ellington, Esq. Shareholder Gorrell Giles PC 1331 Seventeenth Street, Suite 1000 Denver, Colorado 80202 (303) 996-6585 Direct (303) 996-2680 Fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
[drakelist] TR-3
I have for sale a TR-3, MS-4, and an AC-3 power supply all in nice condition. The cabinets were repainted and look good. Front panels are very clean. The tuning knob was replaced with a James Millen spinner and is a nice touch. The inside could use some TLC, and there is some copper pitting. Receiver works well, but have not been able to bring the tnx up. I will also throw in a parts rig which can be restored, or cannibalized. The package is $325.00 plus shipping. 73 R. Hunter Ellington, Esq. Shareholder Gorrell Giles PC 1331 Seventeenth Street, Suite 1000 Denver, Colorado 80202 (303) 996-6585 Direct (303) 996-2680 Fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
[drakelist] T-4XC
Still having output problems. I switched out the finals, and the problem still exists. When I put the rig into tune, adjust the RF tune, I start to get drive but then the rig shuts down. Any additional thoughts? R. Hunter Ellington, Esq. Shareholder Gorrell Giles PC 1331 Seventeenth Street, Suite 1000 Denver, Colorado 80202 (303) 996-6585 Direct (303) 996-2680 Fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
[drakelist] Stupid Moves
I have an R4C and T4XC that I love dearly. However, as I was passing the rigs one day, I turned them on as I went to answer the phone. Twenty minutes later, when I got back to the radios, I realized that I had put the transmitter into tune mode. The finals, while not happy, check out okay. However, when I turn the radio on and tune up I get 100 watts or so output initially, but after about five minutes (or when the radio gets to operating temp.) the output goes to zero. Any thoughts as to what damage I have caused? Could it be as simple as a bad CR19 diode? Any help will be appreciated. R. Hunter Ellington, Esq. Shareholder WB9NJB Gorrell Giles PC 1331 Seventeenth Street, Suite 1000 Denver, Colorado 80202 (303) 996-6585 Direct (303) 996-2680 Fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
