Re: [Drakelist] DDS-4
I cant figure out why they abandoned this, unless there wasnt any interest at all? Mark W0NCL -Original Message- From: Michael C. Marx sndtu...@vacuumtubes.com To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Tue, Jul 13, 2010 11:46 am Subject: [Drakelist] DDS-4 Hi All, I know it's a longshot, but I came across a kit/project that was from Italy for a DDS VFO for the Drake 4 Line (called the DDS-4). I'd love to find one of these. If anyone knows of any for sale, I'd be VERY interested. Here is the manual for it: http://www.nitehawk.com/rasmit/vna_dds/dds-x_v1_6.pdf I emailed the 2 guys involved and so far have had one reply saying the project was discontinued a few years ago. So, if anyone knows of something similar or one of these units for sale, please let me know. 73, Mike WB0SND ___ rakelist mailing list rakel...@zerobeat.net ttp://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] 6HS6 or 6HR6 tubes??
Hello, Does anyone have any used or new 6hs6 or 6HR6 tubes they want to sell? Let me know, Merry Christmas Mark W0NCL ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [drakelist] FS: R4C filters, noise blanker
[EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Evan, do you still have the 3kc am filter for sale? Thanks Mark W0NCL -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 11:34 am Subject: Re: [drakelist] FS: R4C filters, noise blanker Bill, Yes, Network Sciences was the main supplier of filters for the Drake line I believe. Inrad, GUF, etc. are other options as well but I believe Network Sciences was the primary supplier. 73, Evan -Original Message- From: Gailey, Bill [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 11:58 am Subject: RE: [drakelist] FS: R4C filters, noise blanker Gailey, Bill [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I'm a novice on these filters, but could someone update me on Network Sciences? We're these filters they made specifically for Drake product at one time? Bill, KG4KKI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Howard Traxler Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 11:46 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: 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 -- - - - - - Appended by Scientific Atlanta, a Cisco company - - - - - This e-mail and any attachments may contain information which is confidential, proprietary, privileged or otherwise protected by law. The information is solely intended for the named addressee (or a person responsible for delivering it to the addressee). If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy or disseminate this message or any part of it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete it from your computer. -- 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 -- More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail! More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.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] High serial number R4C wanted
Hello, Id like to find a high serial number R4C in nice shape. Must be in stock form, no mods please. Thanks alot.. Mark W0NCL ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
Re: [drakelist] High serial number R4C wanted
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Re: [drakelist] Drake Parts source
He used to work for Drake, their last repair guy I believe. A really great guy John Kriner? 73 Mark W0NCL ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
[drakelist] dsp
[EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Anyone ever used this on Drake stuff?? http://home.earthlink.net/~cherokeehillfarm/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/ANEMReview AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at 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] dsp
[EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Im sorry, That previous link I either miscopied or it wont copy and paste correctly for me. Try this and its towards the top of the page Mikes review of the DSP. It readsMy March 07 QST Review for BHI DSP http://home.earthlink.net/~cherokeehillfarm/id2.html I hope this works, sorry about the other post. 73 Mark W0NCL -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Fri, 11 May 2007 1:19 PM Subject: Re: [drakelist] dsp Thom LaCosta [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Fri, 11 May 2007, David Stinson wrote: David Stinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Link points to a .pdf file that has an erroneous extension of .txt, so can't open it. Ah what link? Where? Thom 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 -- AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. =0 -- 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] dsp
[EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Sounds good Dale, Your comments are some of the information I was looking for. I have the noise blankers in both my c Lines and the tr7 I own, but to get the most dramatic effect in noise reduction it seems like the next level upgrade is one of these dsp devices. For 150-200 bucks it does sound worth it. Thankyou, 73 Mark W0NCL -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Fri, 11 May 2007 4:09 PM Subject: Re: [drakelist] dsp I read the review,interesting. Have been using the gap.. same as the ant co...Hear It in line module for 2 years now. It is made by BHI, also and brought into the us ,via gap. With the early rigs, drake ,Collins, etc this module is fantastic. Both on ssb and cw operation It performs as well as the dsp on my proIII. The in line module has all its preramitors adjustable and you can tailor it so sharply its hard to believe what it can do to a audio signal. BHI has been the leader in this field for a number of years,would like to try it up against the ANEM module,can't imagine the ANEM doing a whole lot more than the hear it. ,and for 200.00, hard to beat. Using the twins with the hear it ,is any day as good as the pro,using the Icom dsp. I just thought I would mention about the gap, cause Iam so satisfied with it.the best adition I have made to the twins. thanks for reading. dale wt4t -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Fri, 11 May 2007 2:56 PM Subject: Re: [drakelist] dsp Tom Evans, AG9X [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Try this instead: http://www.gapantenna.com/Files/anemreview.pdf A REVIEW OF THE BHI AMPLIFIED NOISE ELIMINATING MODULE UTILIZING DSP WITH THE YAESU FT 1000 MP MARK V MODIFIED WITH THE INRAD ROOFING FILTER Tom, AG9X -- 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 -- AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. =0 -- 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] TR7 NB
[EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Here is another alternative, and its pretty reasonable too http://home.earthlink.net/~cherokeehillfarm/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/ANEMReview -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; drakelist@www.zerobeat.net; recipient list not shown: ; Sent: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 2:47 PM Subject: Re: [drakelist] TR7 NB There are Drake noise blankers and then all the rest. I agree on the NB-7. This also applies to the noise blankers used in the TR-4 series including the TR-6 and the R-4C, SPR-4 receivers. Although the R-4B has a decent noise blanker, it is nowhere near as effective as the ones just mentioned. All are very similar in design if not IF frequency. However, I must say the noise blankers in the Yaesu FT-920 and FT-100mp mkV are also very effiective. The only drawback in the Yaesu rigs is the front end filter is a bit wide and limits the effectiveness of the blankers due to strong adjacent signals. Like you, I am severely limited by noise at my QTH. One of the things that helps with a single source of noise is the ANC-4 now manufactured by Timewave. My noise antenna is usually a Hustler 6-BTV mounted on the ground in my back yard. It can be tricky to adjust however. Another solution is the use of a beam antenna. It turns out a north-east pattern is pretty good from 20m! - 10m. The types of noise I get are many and range from defective street lights, electrical appliances in the various homes around me (touch lamps being the worse), and line noise. I've also had problems with in-home burglar alarms. One of those was kind of fun as I told the home owner I knew when he wasn't home :-) That got fixed in a hurry! It seems that whenever I track down one source and get it fixed, another appears to take its place! I'm not ready to give up yet. -- Original message -- From: Thom LaCosta [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thom LaCosta made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Tue, 24 Apr 2007, D.W. Harms wrote: D.W. Harms made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I dont think this is a good idea Bill. I am having both the TR7 NB and the K2 NB, and I can tell you that the Elecraft NB is wa aaay lower quality than the Drake!! I have both, and can also tell you that dare you question the qulaity of the K2 NB on the Elecraft list, you will not get much information that will help you m ake a valid decission. One of the things that really disappoints me is the NB in the K2...it is such that I can hardly get on the air anymorer because of the various types of QRN present in this old city. 73,Thom-k3hrn www.zerobeat.net Home of QRP Web Ring, Drakelist home page,Drake Web Ring, QRP IRC channel, Drake IRC Channel, Elecraft Owners Database www.tlchost.net/hosting/ *** Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month -- Submissions: drakelist@www.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 -- AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. =0 -- Submissions:drakelist@www.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] Tubetester for 6JB6(A)
Never heard or seen one for a 6JB6 before. Anyone else? Mark W0NCL ** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.
Re: [drakelist] Tubetester for 6JB6(A)
Geez, I really missread that posting about the 6JB6. I thought he asked about a tubester for it!! Better get the old vision checked, lordy. 73 Mark W0NCL ** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.
Re: [drakelist] 4 series TX question
[EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I think the most common(and its not real common) modification to the transmitter is putting in 6146 tubes for the finals. Never heard of anyone adding a 3rd tube to the transmitter. Anyone done it? Mark W0NCL -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Sent: Thu, 25 Jan 2007 3:11 AM Subject: [drakelist] 4 series TX question Ed [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Has anyone modified the 4 series transmitters to have three final tubes like the 4 series trancievers? Ed-KV5I -- 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 -- Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. -- Submissions:drakelist@www.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] RE's to Why is it?
[EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- heck Terry you never know until you ask. We all can learn something(every day)!! Im a lot of days behind thats for sure!! 73 Mark W0NCL -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Sent: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:36 PM Subject: [drakelist] RE's to Why is it? [Unable to display image] Greetings, all - Thanks for the replies, and for not flaming me for ignorance. Very interesting replies, as I hoped for, especially about the T4/TR4 “family tree.” My assumption that the “twins” came first was way off. Thanks again for the good info. Terrell (Terry) Hamilton K7WLD [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. -- Submissions:drakelist@www.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] Why is it...?
Hi Terry, TR4 transceiver has 3 6jb6 tubes so about 200 watts or so out T4X transmitter has 2 6JB6 tubes so about 130-140 out Im not sure why Drake did it that way or their rationale, but that's the way it was done. Very awesome equipment. Easier to match 2 vs 3 tubes as well 73 Mark W0NCL
Re: [drakelist] WTB Solid tube solid state tubes for B and C line
This is my own opinion I always heard the solid tubes(at the time) were a compromise. I had heard they got pretty hot and at the time didn't offer any advantages over the tubes they replaced. Today, some of the 3rd mixer stuff is better replaced with Sherwood mods actually. I also heard they didn't sometimes work in the circuit as well as the original tube. This is all hearsay, since I have no experience with them. I think they were pretty rare too. Plus that was 30 yrs ago so there may be a lot of better ways to improve the circuits now. 73 Mark W0NCL
[drakelist] drake feet wanted
[EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hello, I have a freind who needs some feet for a few of his Drake. Anyone still selling them? Let me know if you have some. Thanks and 73.. Mark W0NCL Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. -- Submissions:drakelist@www.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] shelf life of tubes
Im using WW2 vintage JAN tubes in some of my audio equipment and it works great. But, it just depends. Mark W0NCl-Original Message-From: Goss, Ed [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: Gary Poland [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; drakelist@www.zerobeat.netSent: Fri, 5 May 2006 09:09:34 -0400Subject: RE: [drakelist] shelf life of tubes "Goss, Ed" [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- There is no magic number; too many variables including design of the tube, how well the procedure for manufacturing was developed, how well the procedure was followed, quality control of fabrication equipment, handling of the tube after manufacture, and many others --Ed, N3CW-- -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Gary Poland Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 7:44 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [drakelist] shelf life of tubes "Gary Poland" [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Jim, A fellow at Eimac once told me that 3-500Z's will get gassy if left stored for long periods of time. Other then that I dont know. 73, Gary -- Submissions:drakelist@www.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 -- -- Submissions:drakelist@www.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] New Panels for 4-line Series.
Whatever happened to the woodbox stuff for Drakes that the guy in Italy made? It was a digital vfo for the 4 series. Anyone ever try one? I dont seem to find them on his website anymore? 73 Mark W0NCL
Re: [drakelist] R4C Filters
Or a good 2.1 from fox tango is pretty nice too. I have a sherwood 16 pole that's a 2.0 also. Its like the size of a pack of cigs. I think I like the 2.1 better. Mark W0NCL
[drakelist] L4B voltage board
Does anyone know if the boards are still available for the L4B from the Heathkit guy? Anyone have an extra for sale if they arent available anymore? Thanks Mark W0NCL
Re: [drakelist] Drakes wanted
This is the first Id heard of the L7 ever comingwith 3-400z tubes?I knew the L4 did, but thought L4-B's and above were 3-500z? Mark W0NCL
Re: [drakelist] Drakes wanted
I use to think the L4's had the better tube cooling, but all it is is quieter air flow. Not really adequate actually. The L7's dropped the pressurized concept and went with the SB220 method. It just blew the air across the naked tubes. It might be louder but its simpler and more effective. I have the L4B, wouldn't mind having a L7 either. This has been a good thread.
[drakelist] sp75 cabinet
Hello, Does anyone have the replacement(nonsticky) cabinet for the SP75 speech processor? That's the only component I havent been able to get a new cabinet for. 73 Mark W0NCL
Re: [drakelist] FS-4
I use 15m for work on 17 meters. Works very good. I think I used 10m for 12 meters too. 73 Mark W0NCL
Re: [drakelist] stand by switch problems
You could have to burnish the relays also. Ive had to do that on the L4B. Goodluck Mark W0NCL
[drakelist] drake feet
Hello Everyone, Anyone have any Drake feet they dont need? Between my friend and I we could use some. Thanks and 73... Mark W0NCL
Re: [drakelist] AC4 power supply Filter kit
Ive dealt with Mike on the amp keyer that I use with my Henry 3K, a very nice product. Ive also bugged him about the Drake AC-4 pwr supply. His stuff works great and hes a very decent guy. I dont know him at all except for my small purchase. But, I need to repair 3 AC-4's as well. 73 Mark W0NCL
[drakelist] L4B blower motor needed
Hello, Does anyone have one of these? I need one for my L4B. Thanks and 73 Mark W0NCL
Re: [drakelist] TR7 Volume
Hi Bill, Thats normal, mine does that too. Something about the value of the pot at max resistance doesnt silence the rig. Slightly annoying but eventually you get used to it. 73 Mark W0NCL
Re: [drakelist] AC-4 Recap Capacitors?
The rumor is that this may work for the Drake AC4 as well. It was written up in qst a few months ago. Im not sure if there are parts differences or not. I need to contact himto confirm because I could use a few. I have 2 supplies that need fixing. If someone has more gumption then I do at the moment to tackle this, please let the group know if it works. 73 Mark W0NCL http://www.theheathkitshop.com/hp23r.html
[drakelist] sp75 cabinet wanted
Hello, Does anyone have a spare newer cabinet for the SP75? I was able to change out all my cabinets to the new style on my 7 line except the SP75. Thanks and 73 Mark W0NCL
[drakelist] Drake Feet
Hello, Does anyone have any extra feet that I can turn upside down to elevate the fronts of 3 pieces of Drake gear? I guess that would mean I would need at least 6? Let me know what you have. Thanks a lot!! 73 Mark W0NCL
Re: [drakelist] Drake Knob Source
Now if we could just find the switches for the L4B Mark W0NCL
