[Drakelist] T4XC drive
Last night, my T4XC was providing full output on cw regardless of where the drive control was set -- even all the way CCW. Normally, on cw you have to advance it beyond 12 o'clock for full drive. I checked and double checked all switch settings, etc. Any suggestions? Thanks Rick W0RT___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] downtime
I echo all that has been said. The list is invaluable. With the help of the list and some list members (especially Gary) I have completed some fairly difficult repairs on two T4XC's and have followed the advice to upgrade the AC-4's. I am enjoying my Drakes and the interplay on the list. I also have a folder I keep goodies in. Rick Tucker W0RT T4XC-R4C T4XC-R4B DX-60B-R4A___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Dayton
Don and John, I couldn't go either and would love to. I'm sure there are a few more of us. I have some difficulty being on my feet for a long time but still would love to make it one year. I have my C-line warming up for a few QSO's but the QRN from an approaching line of T-storms is building. Rick W0RT Parsons, Ks. (ready for a dry spell) ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] blown resistors
In checking and cleaning my T4XC, I noticed that R53 and 54, the 15 ohm 1 watt resistors in the cathode circuit are both blown in half. What do these do and whaat would cause these to be cracked in pieces? Thanks. Rick W0RT___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Drake QSO
I had just finished going through my C-line and cleaning everything including switches and buttoning it back up. I set it up in my operating position and after warm up put out a CQ on 80 cw. W0CCA, in western CO came back and we had a long rag chew. Cap was running his Drake B line. What a pleasant coincidence. Couldn't have planned it better. Cap and I also use Drake R4A or B with DX 60s for some cw work. Rick W0RT___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] R4C function switch, feet
The detents on the function switch on my R4C have worn out. At least they do not stop the switch at the functions. (except for the first one) I have reviewed the archives on the subject. Before attempting the silver solder repair, does anyone have a function switch they would part with. I also would like to purchase the rubber pads for the feet. Who was it that had those? Thanks Rick W0RT ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] merry christmas
Drakelist members, I don't post much but read and profit from everything. The talent on this list and civility with which things are done are truly a blessing. Merry Christmas to all and thank you. Rick Tucker W0RT Drake C-line R4B/T4XC R4A/DX-60B/HG-10B (40 cw)___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [drakelist] B-Line Receiver Wanted
Terry, I have a really nice R4B and manual that is excess. Please contact me off list and we can discuss. Rick W0RT - Original Message - From: Terry To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 7:25 PM Subject: [drakelist] B-Line Receiver Wanted Hi All... I am looking for a nice B-Line receiver. Doesn't have to be in collectors condition But should be a nice everyday rig Let me know what you have, price condition etc.Shipped to 14024. Thanks W2TGR Terry
Re: [drakelist] Antenna question
For years I have used a trapped inverted Vee using Reyco 40M traps and a W2AU balun. Works great on 80M and 40M and will work other bands with a tuner. A good antenna. Also, no matter what they say, The G5RV at 102 feet long is a fine performer on 80, 40 and 20 for sure. Do not sell it short. I use one at 30' with a DX-60B and Drake R4A (mostly on 40 CW) and get consistently great reports. Rick W0RT - Original Message - From: Gary Poland To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 4:01 PM Subject: Re: [drakelist] Antenna question Buy or make 40 meter traps and use it on multiple bands. The traps will shorten the overall antenna length. 73, Gary
Re: [drakelist] Drake Forum at Hamvention
I would but a copy too. Rick W0RT - Original Message - From: Mike Williams To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 4:32 PM Subject: Re: [drakelist] Drake Forum at Hamvention Count me in for a copy! Unable to attend this year.. 73 de W4DL Mike ex AK7P * WA9SWF * WN9SWF
Re: [drakelist] C-line knobs
Thanks Alan. I just need two knobs -- I believe the ones you call bar knobs for the R4C and T4XC. Let me knoww if you can spare them or get more. Thanks Rick W0RT - Original Message - From: ALAN PHILLIPS To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 6:30 PM Subject: Re: [drakelist] C-line knobs Hi Rick:..I may have one set left...I saved 3 sets for my radios and have to see what I have left. I have to decide if its cost effective to make 500 more knobs, the factory price has gone up. I'll keep you posted. 73's alan kc9ys. Rick Tucker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Would someone please send me the link to the fellow who has knobs for the Drake 4 line. I need a few. Thanks you. Rick W0RT
[drakelist] C-line knobs
Would someone please send me the link to the fellow who has knobs for the Drake 4 line. I need a few. Thanks you. Rick W0RT
Re: [drakelist] moving crystals
Rick Tucker [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Al, Be glad to share with you. I sent $3.00 cash to Autek at their address in QST and requested a copy. That is the price quoted on their website. I never received it and when I called and inquired, the fellow said he never got my letter and was rude to me so I decided to find one elsewhere. Someone will have one. Good to hear from you Al. I use a bug too but prefer the keyer for its ease of use. Rick W0RT - Original Message - From: Al Parker [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 8:25 PM Subject: Re: [drakelist] moving crystals Al Parker [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi Rick, If you come up with an Autek MK-1 schematic, I'd sure appreciate a copy. I bought one about 12 yrs ago, not working. I got it going, it was a bad ground connection at a pot I think (but memory is pretty leaky). It's been OK since, tho' I don't use it a lot, prefer a bug for what I do mostly. 73, Al, W8UT New Bern, NC www.boatanchors.org www.hammarlund.info - Original Message - From: Rick Tucker [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 9:12 PM Subject: [drakelist] moving crystals I clearly remember dad (W0QOA) who is SK now and I setting at the kitchen table in the early 60's and grinding crystals to move the frequency to the novice band. Seems like dad used a fine powder substance that was abrasive. It worked and we moved several and ruined very few. Of course everything he had was modified in some way. I still have and use some of those crystals with my DX 20. Does anyone have diagram or literature on Autek MK-1 memory keyer. I need to fix it to use with my Drake C line. Be glad to pay for a copy. Rick W0RT -- 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] moving crystals
I clearly remember dad (W0QOA) who is SK now and I setting at the kitchen table in the early 60's and grinding crystals to move the frequency to the novice band. Seems like dad used a fine powder substance that was abrasive. It worked and we moved several and ruined very few. Of course everything he had was modified in some way. I still have and use some of those crystals with my DX 20. Does anyone have diagram or literature on Autek MK-1 memory keyer. I need to fix it to use with my Drake C line. Be glad to pay for a copy. Rick W0RT
Re: [drakelist] Knurled screw for J-38 Key
Jim, Is at screw or a nut? I have a knurled nut. What is your mailing address. Rick - Original Message - From: James B Davis To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 04, 2008 9:44 PM Subject: RE: [drakelist] Knurled screw for J-38 Key Thanks Rick, I'll pay ! Jim Jim, I may have one. I'll look. Rick W0RT - Original Message - From: James B Davis To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 04, 2008 9:41 AM Subject: [drakelist] Knurled screw for J-38 Key Group, Looking for one Knurled screw for my J-38 Key. Goes on front wire contact post. Jim/NW5F Jim Davis, NW5F Today is a GOOD day to have a GREAT day! - Bill Fowler This email was scanned with AVG Anti-Virus Protection. image001.jpgimage002.jpg
Re: [drakelist] J-38 morse key
Carl, I might have one. I'll check and let you know later tonight. It might not be Lionel. Rick W0RT - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 4:05 PM Subject: [drakelist] J-38 morse key Hi All, Was looking through old emails to the list and ran into the above subject Morse key. H I have one of those somewhere.Turns out to be an old Lionel J-38...anyone got a spare old sliding lock lever (switch) preferably with knob. I would like to use it for our Drake stuff but be able to use ssb too without unplugging. All cleaned up now. I can remember buying it at a war surplus store in 1956geez Carl WD8NHK -- See AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter.
[drakelist] mic plugs
I have several mic plugs labeled PJ-068. If memory serves me correctly, they will work in my Drake gear. I measured one with a dial caliper and it is very close to the plug which I know fits. Rick Tucker W0RT
Re: [drakelist] 4 line blue filters
Carey and Drake listers. I have both enjoyed and benefitted from this thread. I have saved several posts to my Drake folder for future reference. Mas Tarde. Rick W0RT - Original Message - From: Don Cunningham To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 7:03 PM Subject: Re: [drakelist] 4 line blue filters Carey, You did NOT do wrong in your asking. If this forum is not for encouraging new folks in their Drake endeavors, then it serves no purpose. I, for one, gladly share what little I know, and DON'T keep score how many times a question has been asked. There are many of us who will help, and not chastise you for asking. Carry on!! If there gets to be too much email on a somewhat dead list sometimes, I am sure Thom is fully capable of telling us to slow it down, we don't need any reflector police doing so. 73, Don, WB5HAK
Re: [drakelist] Head Phones
Jim, I really like my Kenwood Deluxe with light ear pads. Rick Tucker W0RT - Original Message - From: James B Davis To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 12, 2007 11:23 AM Subject: [drakelist] Head Phones All, My hearing is really sad ! Can anyone suggest some good head phones to consider. Jim Jim Davis, NW5F Today is a GOOD day to have a GREAT day! - Bill Fowler This email was scanned with AVG Anti-Virus Protection. image001.jpgimage002.jpg
[drakelist] TR4C
Who had the TR4C and MS4/AC4 for sale recently? Still available? Also looking for nice stock R4C. Thanks. Rick W0RT
Re: [drakelist] Noise floor measument on a TR4
Ken, I'm not at all surprised by the test results. The Drake, Collins and Heath gear was excellent stuff. 73 Rick W0RT - Original Message - From: Ken Bessler To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 6:48 AM Subject: [drakelist] Noise floor measument on a TR4 I just built an Elecraft XG-2 test generator. For those who don't know the model, it's a high accuracy (output level -107dbm +/-1db) 80/40/20 meter RF generator. I've used it in the past to determine the Minimum Discernable Signal or noise floor of a reciever. Here are some of the past results I've gotten: Elecraft K2 #4913 -143dbm Kenwood TS-850SAT -136dbm Yaesu FT-920 -137dbm Now to the good stuff - my recently aquired TR4: 20m: -147dbm 40m: -152dbm 80m: -151dbm To measure this I injected the generator's -107dbm (1 microvolt) signal and measured it's peak then measured the noise next to the carrier and did a little math. I also measured the same spot with the generator on and off. My numbers might be off because I could not turn off my AGC but to correct for this I made measurements at many differant RCVR GAIN settings on the TR-4 and averaged them out. I found that with the gain set to anything less than 11 o'clock, there was no AGC action. I used Rocky, a SDR program that shows the spectrum around a signal like a pan adapter. I also ran the tests witn Spectrogram, a spectrum analyzer and got very close to the same numbers. Another impression is by my ears - the -107dbm signal seemed to be easiest to pick out of the noise on the TR4 than the other rigs. BTW the 50 microvolt setting produced a S9 signal on all three bands. The main reason I wanted to test the MDS of my TR4 is the fact that the reciever is so quiet that I got the impression that it was deaf or broken. Deaf? NOT! I've only been a Drake owner for 5 days but I'm quickly becoming a fan! 73's de Ken KG0WX - Kadiddlehopper #11808, Flying Pigs #-1055, Grid EM17io -- Get news, entertainment and everything you care about at Live.com. Check it out!
Re: [drakelist] Hams in Tulsa, OK
Jim, I am in Parsons, Ks -- about 90 miles NE of Tulsa. Rick Tucker W0RT - Original Message - From: James B Davis To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2007 12:12 PM Subject: [drakelist] Hams in Tulsa, OK Are there any hams in Tulsa, OK on the Drakelist ? Jim Jim Davis, NW5F Today is a GOOD day to have a GREAT day! - Bill Fowler This email was scanned with AVG Anti-Virus Protection. image001.jpgimage002.jpg
Re: [drakelist] R4C
Thanks Evan, Rick W0RT - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 8:19 PM Subject: Re: [drakelist] R4C [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Rick, Depends on which of the three production runs, serial number, and electrical and cosmetic condition. Range would be $150-$400 depending on these factors. 73, Evan** See what's free at http://www.aol.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 --
[drakelist] logbooks
Received mine. Nice job. I will probably just hang on to mine along with to original that I still have as I use computer logging now. Thanks -- Great idea and effort. Rick W0RT
[drakelist] R4C
What is the going rate for a stock R4C in nice condition? Rick W0RT
[drakelist] R4C
I would like to buy a clean, operating R4C. CW filter, noise blanker and extra crystals are a plus. Any leads appreciated. Have fun at Dayton -- wish I could go. Rick W0RT
Re: [drakelist] I bee second
Rick Tucker [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I once took a TR4CW to field day and we ran it on 40m and 20m with a big rhombic that we could swap ends with open wire feed line. We blew em away. They are still talking about that TR4CW after 20 years or so. Rick W0RT - Original Message - From: sebdesn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2007 2:13 PM Subject: RE: [drakelist] I bee second sebdesn [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Jim Shorney [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang I've been asked to bring it again this year. I'd love to take the C-Line, but I don't want to subject my finals to rice-boxers who have never even seen a tube, let alone know how to tune them up That even applies to someone like me, whose last tube type radio was an R4B T4XC that I traded in on a TR7 in 1978 or soWhen I got the C-line, It took a while to remember the exact drill... 73 de Bud WOHG -- 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] I bee second
I do not mean this in a disrespectful way, but anyone who has ever used a Drake C-line long knows that it is still on a par with or better than most rigs out there. Working some DX on in would be expected with a good antenna. Rick W0RT- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 9:36 AM Subject: Re: [drakelist] I bee second [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Don't let the people with the rice boxes hear you... ** See what's free at http://www.aol.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 --
Re: [drakelist] I bee second
Listers, Now that did not come out right. I did not mean to dampen Paul's enthusiasim about working the DX with the C line. Hope it was not taken wrong. It is refreshing to me to see som many hams using and singing the praises of Drake gear. It has stood me in good stead for many years. Thanks to Thom and the list and all the interest. Rick W0RT - Original Message - From: Rick Tucker To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2007 9:03 AM Subject: Re: [drakelist] I bee second I do not mean this in a disrespectful way, but anyone who has ever used a Drake C-line long knows that it is still on a par with or better than most rigs out there. Working some DX on in would be expected with a good antenna. Rick W0RT- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 9:36 AM Subject: Re: [drakelist] I bee second [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Don't let the people with the rice boxes hear you... ** See what's free at http://www.aol.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 --
[drakelist] T4XC problems
Thanks to all who responded to my request for help and advice on the cw vox switching problem I was having with my T4XC a few weeks ago. Much good advice. It was hanging up in the cw mode. As many (myself included) suspected it was simply the 6EV7 tube. I had swapped it out with one I had but it was apparently bad too. I got a couple new ones and that solved the problem. Thanks again for all the replies and for one gentleman who even offered to send me a few tubes free of charge. Aren't hams great people. Rick W0RT
[drakelist] tubes
I need a 12AX7 and 6EV7 for my T4XC. My normal supplier doesn't have them. Any recommendations from the group on where to buy tubes? Thanks Rick W0RT
[drakelist] T4XC question
I have a T4XC which is giving a little problem. When I set it up for cw and switch it to cw on the mode switch, goes to transmit. I have checked both V1 and V10 and carefully checked all vox settings. It does not do this in SSB mode. There is a key plugged in the key jack. Any suggestions? Thanks. W0RT
