Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist Digest, Vol 45, Issue 3
Hey Gary, Rob Sherwood at Sherwood Engineering has both covers…… http://www.sherweng.com/ham.html#ssb http://www.sherweng.com/ham.html#ssb Rick W9WS On Jun 15, 2015, at 10:04 AM, drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net wrote: Send Drakelist mailing list submissions to drakelist@zerobeat.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net You can reach the person managing the list at drakelist-ow...@zerobeat.net When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of Drakelist digest... Today's Topics: 1. covers (Gary Thostenson) 2. Re: covers (DW Harms PA2DW) 3. L75 filament (DW Harms PA2DW) 4. TR-3 S/N 6271A (k7...@comcast.net) 5. COVERS (w4...@aol.com) 6. Question (Gary Thostenson) 7. crystal cailbrator (Gary Thostenson) -- Message: 1 Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2015 14:11:01 -0500 From: Gary Thostenson badgers9...@centurytel.net To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] covers Message-ID: C819EC28265549EFA9D0E25FB8294EA1@wisconsin Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Hello: Is anyone out there parting out a Drake R-4C receiver? If you are I'm in need of the filter and crystal covers. If you have them please let me know. Thanks very much. Gary W9VS badgers9...@centurytel.net --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.zerobeat.net/pipermail/drakelist/attachments/20150614/58790bd1/attachment-0001.html -- Message: 2 Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2015 21:23:14 +0200 From: DW Harms PA2DW q...@kpnmail.nl To: 'Gary Thostenson' badgers9...@centurytel.net, drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] covers Message-ID: 003001d0a6d7$8f8c7230$aea55690$@kpnmail.nl Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Hi Gary, I would have a good working R4C VFO if you need one. If you don't, but anyone else reading this message does: feel free to contact me. Best 73, Dick PA2DW Van: Drakelist [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] Namens Gary Thostenson Verzonden: zondag 14 juni 2015 21:11 Aan: drakelist@zerobeat.net Onderwerp: [Drakelist] covers Hello: Is anyone out there parting out a Drake R-4C receiver? If you are I'm in need of the filter and crystal covers. If you have them please let me know. Thanks very much. Gary W9VS badgers9...@centurytel.net _ https://www.avast.com/antivirus Avast logo This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com https://www.avast.com/antivirus -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.zerobeat.net/pipermail/drakelist/attachments/20150614/488f66d7/attachment-0001.html -- Message: 3 Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2015 21:28:47 +0200 From: DW Harms PA2DW q...@kpnmail.nl To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] L75 filament Message-ID: 003501d0a6d8$55bfe310$013fa930$@kpnmail.nl Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Drakelist de PA2DW, Let me share a curious fault in my L75 with you, maybe it helps others. The problem started with random 100-200 mA platecurrent in standby position and a negative gridcurrent. I knew to look for the bias voltage, which turned to be 0,7 Volt instead of 75 during bad moments. In the end it appeared that one of the ceramic capacitors that go from the filament to ground (on the cold end of the big choke) had an internal flashover. It even made a small hole in the cap, so that I could look through it hi! After exchanging them, the amp worked fine again. Best regards, Dick PA2DW -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.zerobeat.net/pipermail/drakelist/attachments/20150614/00d28080/attachment-0001.html -- Message: 4 Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2015 20:08:34 + (UTC) From: k7...@comcast.net To: drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] TR-3 S/N 6271A Message-ID: 299823668.27424477.1434312514908.javamail.zim...@comcast.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 Am contemplating on purchasing this TR-3, w/ AC-3 and RV-3, but the A in the TR-3 serial number has me puzzled. Awaiting your comments. Thank you joe k7mks -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.zerobeat.net/pipermail/drakelist/attachments/20150614/39fc4efd/attachment-0001.html -- Message: 5 Date: Sun, 14
Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist Digest, Vol 42, Issue 8
you can always just double it up…we did it all the time back in the studio to intensify the color…down side was you lose about one F stop of light output : ) Rick W9WS On Mar 16, 2015, at 11:00 AM, drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net wrote: Send Drakelist mailing list submissions to drakelist@zerobeat.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net You can reach the person managing the list at drakelist-ow...@zerobeat.net When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of Drakelist digest... Today's Topics: 1. Source for Drake dial blue filter material (Rob Hinz) 2. Re: Source for Drake dial blue filter material (Jim Shorney) 3. Re: Source for Drake dial blue filter material (Chris Farley) 4. Looking for Tubes? (Gary Thostenson) 5. Drake 7 Line gray plastic end finishing pieces for front panels (Bruce Felder) -- Message: 1 Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2015 09:56:26 -1000 From: Rob Hinz robh...@kahaone.com To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] Source for Drake dial blue filter material Message-ID: 958DAE05B7FA41D7A2E2D0753A26F405@Laboratory Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Does anyone know of a source for the blue filter material for the Drake dials and meters? I see that Mike Sever, KG9BV, was supplying these at one time, but I have been unable to reach him by email or telephone after several attempts. I hope he is ok. Thanks! Rob - KH6NX -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.zerobeat.net/pipermail/drakelist/attachments/20150315/84d6f937/attachment-0001.html -- Message: 2 Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2015 15:42:10 -0500 From: Jim Shorney jshor...@inebraska.com To: drakelist@zerobeat.net drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Source for Drake dial blue filter material Message-ID: 20150315204219.2523c20b...@mail01.inebraska.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Conventional wisdom is that Lee #172 Lagoon Blue theatrical gel is a very close match. A few bucks for a sheet at a theater supply house or on eBay will net you a lifetime supply. Dave, KD2E, has provided information to the effect that Roscolene #853 is the ORIGINAL Drake filter material. You can see both colors together here: http://radiojim.exofire.net/pages/blue.html 73 -Jim NU0C On Sun, 15 Mar 2015 09:56:26 -1000, Rob Hinz wrote: Does anyone know of a source for the blue filter material for the Drake dials and meters? I see that Mike Sever, KG9BV, was supplying these at one time, but I have been unable to reach him by email or telephone after several attempts. I hope he is ok. Thanks! Rob - KH6NX -- ?There?s something out of place ? let?s go and poke it with a stick.? ? The Doctor, Amy?s Choice -- Message: 3 Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2015 17:08:33 -0500 From: Chris Farley kc9...@yahoo.com To: Jim Shorney jshor...@inebraska.com, drakelist@zerobeat.net drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Source for Drake dial blue filter material Message-ID: wuxkb6lpxwbtqdomqmako09c.1426457313...@email.android.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 Has anybody on the list purchased the Roscolene #853, and can measure the thickness with a caliper or micrometer? ? The #172 stuff is a bit thinner than the original stuff, it would be nice to know if this stuff is any thicker.? Regards,?Chris kc9ieq Sent from my SMRTphone Original message From: Jim Shorney jshor...@inebraska.com Date: 03/15/2015 3:42 PM (GMT-06:00) To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Source for Drake dial blue filter material Conventional wisdom is that Lee #172 Lagoon Blue theatrical gel is a very close match. A few bucks for a sheet at a theater supply house or on eBay will net you a lifetime supply. Dave, KD2E, has provided information to the effect that Roscolene #853 is the ORIGINAL Drake filter material. You can see both colors together here: http://radiojim.exofire.net/pages/blue.html 73 -Jim NU0C On Sun, 15 Mar 2015 09:56:26 -1000, Rob Hinz wrote: Does anyone know of a source for the blue filter material for the Drake dials and meters? I see that Mike Sever, KG9BV, was supplying these at one time, but I have been unable to reach him by email or telephone after several attempts. I hope he is ok. Thanks! Rob - KH6NX -- ?There?s something out of place ? let?s go and poke it with a stick.? ? The Doctor, Amy?s Choice ___ Drakelist
[Drakelist] TR-4
Welcome home Howard. Sounds like (pardon the pun) bad filter caps in your AC4 pwr supply. I assume they’re original, so 40 plus years old, but simple fix. Rick W9WS I have just put myself on the air after a 15 year absence, I am using the Drake TR-4 that I had in Colorado 15 years ago. It was perfect then. However, I just worked the November SS Contest and got 3 or 4 contacts who said that I had a hum. I am not very technical (and at 74 yo not sure I will ever be!!) Anyone have an idea what could cause the hum? Thanks Howard Campbell N0KOE -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.zerobeat.net/pipermail/drakelist/attachments/20131117/bc1d3c80/attachment-0001.html -- ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist End of Drakelist Digest, Vol 65, Issue 1 ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist Digest, Vol 54, Issue 16
Very nice man cave Rich..TNX fer sharing Rick W9WS On Dec 17, 2012, at 11:00 AM, drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net wrote: Send Drakelist mailing list submissions to drakelist@zerobeat.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net You can reach the person managing the list at drakelist-ow...@zerobeat.net When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of Drakelist digest... Today's Topics: 1. Twinning with TR (Bill skidmore) 2. L-75 Output Band Switch (Gordon) 3. Pics of New Operating Desk (Rich Hallman - N7TR) -- Message: 1 Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2012 15:04:15 -0500 From: Bill skidmore sxc...@gmail.com To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] Twinning with TR Message-ID: cacgmoxqrvepz9sxn6iufdut-ykft5ub661cr7lipvgecpbr...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Anyone have any experience twinning a TR3 with one of the R4 line receivers? Can it be done? Thanks! Bill, VE3 AUI -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.zerobeat.net/pipermail/drakelist/attachments/ 20121216/330b0efc/attachment-0001.html -- Message: 2 Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2012 13:41:19 -0800 From: Gordon gor...@n6wk.com To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] L-75 Output Band Switch Message-ID: 50ce3fff.3020...@n6wk.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed I am in need of an Output Band Switch for an L-75 Amp. It does NOT have to be a good switch. A burnt one will be just fine as I plan on having it rebuilt. I just need an original one. The Amp I am helping with has NONE in there at present. Thanks Gordon gor...@n6wk.com -- Message: 3 Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2012 03:57:07 + From: Rich Hallman - N7TR r...@n7tr.com To: drakelist@zerobeat.net drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] Pics of New Operating Desk Message-ID: cc2179ca5826a942a827ad0cc40818c03a939...@exchange2.corp.n7tr.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Thought I would share some pics of my new operating desk. This desk is dedicated to the older line of rigs. Collins and Drake. There are a few pics of the other side of the room that has much of my contest radio set-up. http://www.qrz.com/db/N7TR Pair of Round Emblem S-Lines w/ 30L-1 and a fully restored Howard Mills W3HM Gold Dust Twins. Pair of late serial # Drake C-Line's. R4C's are fully populated with all the Sherwood mods and filters w/ L4B. ThanksRich Rich N7TR ex KI3V, N3AMK, WB3JOV www.n7tr.comhttp://www.n7tr.com Telnet: dxc.n7tr.com N7TR DXCluster -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.zerobeat.net/pipermail/drakelist/attachments/ 20121217/9ac9cd31/attachment-0001.html -- ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist End of Drakelist Digest, Vol 54, Issue 16 * ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist Digest, Vol 53, Issue 11
Hi Chuck, Never have, but why would you need/want to? What would you gain (pardon the pun)? Not to be a naysayer, but what am I missing? Rick W9WS On Nov 19, 2012, at 11:00 AM, drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net wrote: Send Drakelist mailing list submissions to drakelist@zerobeat.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net You can reach the person managing the list at drakelist-ow...@zerobeat.net When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of Drakelist digest... Today's Topics: 1. R-4C Antenna Input Direct To Mixer (Chuck Pool) -- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2012 06:34:26 -0800 (PST) From: Chuck Pool aa...@yahoo.com To: drakelist@zerobeat.net drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] R-4C Antenna Input Direct To Mixer Message-ID: 1353335666.34781.yahoomail...@web160801.mail.bf1.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Hi to all: This question has to do with the antenna input for the Drake R-4C. Has anyone tried bypassing the RF amp and feeding the antenna input directly to the first mixer in the R-4C? 73, Chuck -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.zerobeat.net/pipermail/drakelist/attachments/ 20121119/72658c5a/attachment-0001.html -- ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist End of Drakelist Digest, Vol 53, Issue 11 * ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] exploding caps
Damien, This should tell you everything you need to know about the AC-4. http://www.wb4hfn.com/DRAKE/DrakeArticles/AC4_Troubleshooting/ Drake_AC3-AC4_Troubleshooting.htm 73 Rick W9WS On Aug 25, 2012, at 11:00 AM, drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net wrote: Send Drakelist mailing list submissions to drakelist@zerobeat.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net You can reach the person managing the list at drakelist-ow...@zerobeat.net When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of Drakelist digest... Today's Topics: 1. Re: Exploding cap's ??? (Arthur Delibert) 2. Exploding Cap' ??? (Damien Mannix) -- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 19:36:11 -0400 From: Arthur Delibert radio7...@msn.com To: damienman...@hotmail.com, drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Exploding cap's ??? Message-ID: snt124-w378f2d3e94b8a9ac456f32e4...@phx.gbl Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Be sure the electrolytics are fully discharged before you touch anything inside. They can retain a high enough charge to give you a serious jolt. In a lot of power supplies, the electrolytics have a bleeder resistor across them, to drain down that charge within a minute or so after the unit is turned off. But you're working in old equipment where things may have been modified and/or broken. A few years ago I bought an old transmitter with separate power supply at a hamfest. The seller assured me it was all in working condition. I think I would have been killed if I'd relied on that bit of puffery. But W1ES is right -- they're pretty straightforward, and you shouldn't have any trouble figuring out what's what or working on it. Just be sure to respect the voltages that it's capable of. --Art Delibert, KB3FJO From: damienman...@hotmail.com To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:03:54 + Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Exploding cap's ??? Wow, thank you so much to all for the most useful information. Yes the AC4 is wired for 240 v. Hoped to string up some sort of temporary antenna this weekend and get on the air but I now know I will be busy doing something else! Just hope I have the technical abilty to sort it out. Years ago I built a Heathkit scope but that is about my only experience with components, soldering etc. I do not suppose any Drake enthusiast will have any doubt as to why a TR4 but in case anybody has, in the late 60's and early 70's when I was active I had three receivers in a row, the last being a R4A. I thought it was magnificent and way ahead of any receiver I had tried at the time. Wish I still had it today. It is only natural that I want to return to Drake. Thanks again everyone. Damien G3XER ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.zerobeat.net/pipermail/drakelist/attachments/ 20120824/6d5ad339/attachment-0001.html -- Message: 2 Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2012 15:36:08 + From: Damien Mannix damienman...@hotmail.com To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] Exploding Cap' ??? Message-ID: bay153-w50feff8d75ffe3bfc7769bd8...@phx.gbl Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Hello all, I am embarrassed but most grateful for all the kindness and helpful advice given to me. Too many to thank individually but many many thanks to all. The safety advice is taken very seriously and I will be ultra cautious bearing in mind my inexperience. Already I am puzzled. Astonished in fact. A most careful examination of every component in the AC4 and then the TR4, magnifying glass and high power flashlight and what a lot under the TR4, shows no sign of distress to any component!! Clearly the bang came from somewhere, I was not dreaming, so I guess it is time to carefully take some voltage measurements from the AC4 as a first step. DamienG3XER -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.zerobeat.net/pipermail/drakelist/attachments/ 20120825/3c44ffd1/attachment-0001.html -- ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist End of Drakelist Digest, Vol 50, Issue 21 *
Re: [Drakelist] exploding caps
Charles, I just try'd it and it went right to it...try this from the main page... it's the 1st item on the list of articles http:// www.wb4hfn.com/DRAKE/DrakeTechTips.htm Rick W9WS On Aug 25, 2012, at 12:11 PM, Charles Ring wrote: On 8/25/2012 1215, richard radke wrote: Damien, This should tell you everything you need to know about the AC-4. http://www.wb4hfn.com/DRAKE/DrakeArticles/AC4_Troubleshooting/ Drake_AC3-AC4_Troubleshooting.htm I get a Forbidden error there. -- Charles Ring W3NU ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist Digest, Vol 50, Issue 19
Hey Damien, Welcome back to radio (you even had a few fireworks too). Yup that's what a cap sounds like when it goes. Remember, it's probably 40 years old and engineered for 25. Easy fix though. Re-build the whole supply while your in there. You more than likely lost a couple diodes in the process too (1N4007 is a newer, heavier replacement...cost about 10-15 cents apiece). Simple complete kits are available, and reasonably priced Rick W9WS On Aug 24, 2012, at 11:00 AM, drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net wrote: Send Drakelist mailing list submissions to drakelist@zerobeat.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net You can reach the person managing the list at drakelist-ow...@zerobeat.net When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of Drakelist digest... Today's Topics: 1. Exploding cap' ??? (Damien Mannix) 2. Re: Exploding cap' ??? (Ed Tanton) 3. Re: Exploding cap' ??? (Charles Ring) 4. Re: Exploding cap' ??? (Ed Tanton) 5. FOR SALE: Drake T4XC Transmitter and AC4 Power Supply (William Mills) -- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:24:05 + From: Damien Mannix damienman...@hotmail.com To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] Exploding cap' ??? Message-ID: bay153-w2804d03b199e4cb566527fd8...@phx.gbl Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Hi all, Bought an immaculate looking TR4 which has been out of use a long time. Also bought an AC4 which claims to have had the original EHT caps and diodes replaced. Powered them up with 20 vac for four hours, then up in 20 v steps at four hours per step, listening and sniffing for any problems. Reached 220 vac an hour ago. AC4 slightly warm and centre of TR4 top a bit warmer. Then there was one hell of a crack! Sounded like a gunshot and frightened me to death! Swiched off immediately of course. No smell that I can detect. Is that what an exploding capacitor sounds like? Any advice on where to start looking? The TR4 or the AC4? Sad day for me. Trying to return to the hobby after over 30 years. Been too busy making a living and bringing up a family. Regards, DamienG3XER -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.zerobeat.net/pipermail/drakelist/attachments/ 20120823/4db821dc/attachment-0001.html -- Message: 2 Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 13:26:52 -0400 From: Ed Tanton n...@comcast.net To: 'Damien Mannix' damienman...@hotmail.com, drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Exploding cap' ??? Message-ID: 002b01cd8154$7c7d6100$75782300$@comcast.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Is it possible power supply was set for 110V not 220V? I do not believe it's the TR4-although of course it could be. If it was, I should think you would have lost a diode(s) or Heaven-forbid: the transformer. It could have been a faulty diode that caused it-hence, after making sure about the input voltage selector (and if it's correct, I'd check its wiring) I'd check all the diodes. Finally, it's always possible it was just the capacitor's time having come. If you've made sure about the voltage setting, then replace the cap, do the same start-up routine, and then the SAME cap goes, then yeah, it's obviously not the caps, but something else going on. Before you walk-away for the run-time test, I'd check all the voltages just to be sure they're right. That way, if it does go again (or some other cap) you'll know at least it LOOKED right prior to catastrophe. Ed Tanton website: http://www.n4xy.com/ http://www.n4xy.com All emails IN OUT checked by Norton AntiVirus with AutoProtect -- Wag more / Bark less -- From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist- boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of Damien Mannix Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 12:24 PM To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] Exploding cap' ??? Hi all, Bought an immaculate looking TR4 which has been out of use a long time. Also bought an AC4 which claims to have had the original EHT caps and diodes replaced. Powered them up with 20 vac for four hours, then up in 20 v steps at four hours per step, listening and sniffing for any problems. Reached 220 vac an hour ago. AC4 slightly warm and centre of TR4 top a bit warmer. Then there was one hell of a crack! Sounded like a gunshot and frightened me to death! Swiched off immediately of course. No smell that I can detect. Is that what an exploding capacitor sounds like? Any advice on where to start looking?
Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist Digest, Vol 50, Issue 16
Hey Evan, Great to hear from you. Hope everything is FB. I cleaned the gain pot last time I was in the amp and replaced the 5K 7 watt'er (just cuz) when I re-built the supply. The whole ALC set-up has never really worked very well, but haven't had anything to compare it to either, other than my 1000MP MK V, which isn't a fair comparison. Other than a parts unit is that pot and switch available anywhere? Rick W9WS On Aug 22, 2012, at 2:57 PM, K9sqg wrote: Rick, I've never found the ALC pot to be particularly touchy. However, I have repaired several L4Bs that had an open taper caused by the 5K 7 watt resistor in the power supply opening. It could be that the taper has opened or developed a weak spot that is circumvented by the wiper crossing that area. Just not sure about this one. 73, Evan, K9SQG -Original Message- From: richard radke rar...@excite.com To: drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Wed, Aug 22, 2012 2:31 pm Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist Digest, Vol 50, Issue 16 Hi Bob, What do you mean by doesn't work? My T-4XC with the L4B is pretty heavy-handed. Just a slight advance of the L4B's gain control drops the pwr output big time. Almost makes me think the pot isn't linear. Makes it really tuff to find that sweet-spot. I typically leave the ALC line unplugged and watch the scope. Rick W9WS On Aug 22, 2012, at 11:00 AM, drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net wrote: Send Drakelist mailing list submissions to drakelist@zerobeat.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net You can reach the person managing the list at drakelist-ow...@zerobeat.net When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of Drakelist digest... Today's Topics: 1. FS R4C Crystals 173 total crystals (douglas nyman) 2. Re: is Drake closing? (ve...@cogeco.ca) 3. T-4XB AGC (ROBERT SMITH) -- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 18:28:10 -0500 From: douglas nyman nyman3...@hotmail.com To: Drake group drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] FS R4C Crystals 173 total crystals Message-ID: blu166-w181e99e42113d3ba3094d8ef...@phx.gbl Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 I have 173 crystals for the R4C radio. All but 6 or 7 crystals had drifted over 5 khz. The rest had drifted 2,3 or 4 khz. No dead crystals. I no longer have any Drake equipment sorry to say. Rather than sell these crystals off piece by piece I would take offers on the whole lot. I will send any interested party an inventory list. Please contact me off the list. Doug SWL -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.zerobeat.net/pipermail/drakelist/attachments/ 20120821/1bc2ff6b/attachment-0001.html -- Message: 2 Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:42:50 -0500 From: ve...@cogeco.ca To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] is Drake closing? Message-ID: 5034391a.22d.214d.21...@cogeco.ca Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Bill Just curious (in your opinion perhaps)was Drake purchased as an investment by B-T or just to get the name and get them out of the competitive way?? Maybe this is the way of business, but it would seem a bit expensive to buy them out just to put them out of business?? So I suppose my theory that Drake would buy out Palstar (located just up the road in Piqua, Ohio) and make a triumphant return to the amateur radio market. Yes I know, dream on. Sorry to see the demise of Drake. Wonder what Bob Drake would say about this turn of events??!? Thanks Bill for the bits of Drake history that you have shared with the list. VERY much appreciated!! Bill VE3ES Hello, Drake hasn't been Drake as you guys knew Drake for a long time. ? The company was mainly producing video and cable head end products, see their web-site. ?Amateur radio manufacturing and or service was history, long gone, even with the production of the R-8 series receivers, SW-8 etc. ?The company was sold, sold again, and recently sold again to Blonder-Tongue another video and cable product manufacture, This company was Drakes largest competitor and is located in New Jersey, see their web-site. Most of the Drake employees were slowly let go, from the top down, all except for a few from sales, engineering and one guy from service. ?These people will move to Springboro Pike, there will be NO manufacturing at this building, save for what engineering builds, manufacturing will be done in New Jersey or . ?The Drake name will be used on some products built by Blonder- Tongue as the name Drake is well known
Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist Digest, Vol 50, Issue 16
Hi Bob, What do you mean by doesn't work? My T-4XC with the L4B is pretty heavy-handed. Just a slight advance of the L4B's gain control drops the pwr output big time. Almost makes me think the pot isn't linear. Makes it really tuff to find that sweet-spot. I typically leave the ALC line unplugged and watch the scope. Rick W9WS On Aug 22, 2012, at 11:00 AM, drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net wrote: Send Drakelist mailing list submissions to drakelist@zerobeat.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net You can reach the person managing the list at drakelist-ow...@zerobeat.net When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of Drakelist digest... Today's Topics: 1. FS R4C Crystals 173 total crystals (douglas nyman) 2. Re: is Drake closing? (ve...@cogeco.ca) 3. T-4XB AGC (ROBERT SMITH) -- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 18:28:10 -0500 From: douglas nyman nyman3...@hotmail.com To: Drake group drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] FS R4C Crystals 173 total crystals Message-ID: blu166-w181e99e42113d3ba3094d8ef...@phx.gbl Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 I have 173 crystals for the R4C radio. All but 6 or 7 crystals had drifted over 5 khz. The rest had drifted 2,3 or 4 khz. No dead crystals. I no longer have any Drake equipment sorry to say. Rather than sell these crystals off piece by piece I would take offers on the whole lot. I will send any interested party an inventory list. Please contact me off the list. Doug SWL -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.zerobeat.net/pipermail/drakelist/attachments/ 20120821/1bc2ff6b/attachment-0001.html -- Message: 2 Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:42:50 -0500 From: ve...@cogeco.ca To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] is Drake closing? Message-ID: 5034391a.22d.214d.21...@cogeco.ca Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Bill Just curious (in your opinion perhaps)was Drake purchased as an investment by B-T or just to get the name and get them out of the competitive way?? Maybe this is the way of business, but it would seem a bit expensive to buy them out just to put them out of business?? So I suppose my theory that Drake would buy out Palstar (located just up the road in Piqua, Ohio) and make a triumphant return to the amateur radio market. Yes I know, dream on. Sorry to see the demise of Drake. Wonder what Bob Drake would say about this turn of events??!? Thanks Bill for the bits of Drake history that you have shared with the list. VERY much appreciated!! Bill VE3ES Hello, Drake hasn't been Drake as you guys knew Drake for a long time. ? The company was mainly producing video and cable head end products, see their web-site. ?Amateur radio manufacturing and or service was history, long gone, even with the production of the R-8 series receivers, SW-8 etc. ?The company was sold, sold again, and recently sold again to Blonder-Tongue another video and cable product manufacture, This company was Drakes largest competitor and is located in New Jersey, see their web-site. Most of the Drake employees were slowly let go, from the top down, all except for a few from sales, engineering and one guy from service. ?These people will move to Springboro Pike, there will be NO manufacturing at this building, save for what engineering builds, manufacturing will be done in New Jersey or . ?The Drake name will be used on some products built by Blonder- Tongue as the name Drake is well known in the video and cable head-end market. ? This is ONLY what I have heard !!! 73, Bill From: John Hudson john.hud...@calema.ca.gov To: Charles Ring w...@roadrunner.com; Robert Ladden rmlad...@yahoo.com Cc: drakelist@zerobeat.net drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 9:04 PM Subject: Re: [Drakelist] is Drake closing? I'm sorry but who said that? Who said Drake was moving manufacturing offshore? Nothing in the previous messages said they were moving offshore or lost their moral compass. I believe previous messages indicated this IS a local move and KEEPING the existing numbers. de WA6HYQ ? From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net on behalf of Charles Ring Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 5:55:45 PM To: Robert Ladden Cc: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] is Drake closing? Off to slav e labor in China most likely. The businesses that had a conscience have all lost it or been killed off. On 8/20/2012 2041, Robert Ladden wrote: With leaving
[Drakelist] low plate voltage
Marc, I agree with Lee. Low input voltage. Mine shows 2700 volts running from a 240vac line after rebuild. What do you see in the cw/tune position, lower by the same percentage? Rick W9WS On Feb 20, 2012, at 11:00 AM, drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net wrote: Send Drakelist mailing list submissions to drakelist@zerobeat.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net You can reach the person managing the list at drakelist-ow...@zerobeat.net When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of Drakelist digest... Today's Topics: 1. Re: low plate voltgage l4b (kc9...@aol.com) 2. Re: low plate voltgage l4b (Dino Papas) -- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:16:17 -0500 (EST) From: kc9...@aol.com To: hs0...@gmail.com, drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] low plate voltgage l4b Message-ID: 8cebe021be02ba4-1cb4-1a...@webmail-d062.sysops.aol.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed Marc, What is your line voltage? 73, Lee -Original Message- From: hs0zju hs0...@gmail.com To: drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Mon, Feb 20, 2012 10:53 am Subject: [Drakelist] low plate voltgage l4b I recently aquired a l4b. I upgraded the ps and soft key with harbach. I turned the amp on in ssb with no load and have 2400 volts. I did not try and key or do anything else as i do not want to cause damage. I believe i should have 2600volts.? 73 marc hs0zju sent from galaxy tab 10.1 ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist -- Message: 2 Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:16:57 -0500 From: Dino Papas k...@cox.net To: Mail List - Drake Gear Drake Gear drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] low plate voltgage l4b Message-ID: 5f4823bb-0c60-45c9-9673-9cce13f9c...@cox.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Marc - I just rebuilt the L-7PS with a Harbach board (and a L-4PS with the Heathkit Shop board)Both boards show 2700 volts on the amp meters after putting them into operation. Did you do a low-voltage test before installing? I applied a 20VAC voltage to the input and got ~50VDC at the outputs verifying the voltage doubler function. You may want to give that a trysounds like a part reversal during install. Dino KL0S On Feb202012, at 1050 AM, hs0zju wrote: I recently aquired a l4b. I upgraded the ps and soft key with harbach. I turned the amp on in ssb with no load and have 2400 volts. I did not try and key or do anything else as i do not want to cause damage. I believe i should have 2600volts. 73 marc hs0zju -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.zerobeat.net/pipermail/drakelist/attachments/ 20120220/422fa7a5/attachment-0001.html -- ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist End of Drakelist Digest, Vol 44, Issue 38 * ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] L4 rebuild
Dino, I had a bleeder go several years ago when the glitch resistor blew with a BANG! I could only tell by a hairline crack in the body (can't remember if I did a resistance ck 1st or not). Took it out and it promptly fell apart. Did a rebuild with one of Mike's board and replaced both bleeders. Other than a tube flash-over it's been working well Rick W9WS On Feb 19, 2012, at 11:00 AM, drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net wrote: Send Drakelist mailing list submissions to drakelist@zerobeat.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net You can reach the person managing the list at drakelist-ow...@zerobeat.net When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of Drakelist digest... Today's Topics: 1. L-4B/L7 Power Supply Rebuilds (Dino Papas) 2. Re: Microphone for 4 line (Steve Wedge) 3. Re: Microphone for 4 line (kc9...@aol.com) 4. Re: L-4B/L7 Power Supply Rebuilds (K9sqg) -- Message: 1 Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 14:22:46 -0500 From: Dino Papas k...@cox.net To: Mail List - Drake Gear Drake Gear drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] L-4B/L7 Power Supply Rebuilds Message-ID: ffe8a9f6-02cf-4703-9d3c-f168e7586...@cox.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii I finally bit the bullet yesterday and got around to rebuilding my L-4BPS and L7PS supplies, one with a Heathkit Shop board and the other with the Harbach version. Both procedures went well, with the second going a LOT faster than the first! I will be rebuilding a friend's L-4BPS next week and figured I could minimize the time to do his by working out the bugs doing mine. As my L-4B is my main amp, and based on Evan's note to me a few years ago, I went ahead and changed out the 5K 7W resistor with the 13W version, replaced the 0.82 ohm HV line resistor and the 50K 50W bleeders as a precautionary measure. In the other amp I guess I was just lazy and simply installed only the Harbach board. Now sitting here thinking about it should I go back and just get it over with and replace the resistors in the L7PS? Has anyone ever had a bleeder go bad? Or the others for that matter. Sure, age will wear anything down. Also, the Harbach board doesn't include the diode balancing resistors that Mike's board does...as the original Drake diode strings used 'em what exactly is the difference? Do modern (read that better) diodes still need that protection? I'm just curious. I was pretty impressed that my 32 year old L-4BPS kept going like the Energizer Bunny all these years and I didn't notice any deterioration at all on the bodies of the orange electrolyticsbut, better safe than sorry and I'm looking forward to many more years of reliable operation with both amps. Thoughts? Dino KL0S -- Message: 2 Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:59:36 -0500 From: Steve Wedge w1es1...@earthlink.net To: ko1h k...@cox.net, Drakelist@zerobeat.net, drakera...@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Microphone for 4 line Message-ID: DDCFB671A1254856BB7C1D941F736D3D@STEVE2 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 John, I believe you can get high-Z elements from Heil, if you want to keep the old 444. I use a stone-stock, no preamp D-104 and get excellent reports. Steve Wedge, W1ES/4 I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. - Joe Walsh If the above message appears, it came from Steve's Son of Laptop! - Original Message - From: ko1h To: Drakelist@zerobeat.net ; drakera...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2012 5:55 AM Subject: [Drakelist] Microphone for 4 line HI all, I just got my R4/t4 pair back from restoration and well my old shure444 isn't getting good reports. I was wondering what microphone currently in production is the consensus to use now? I see replacement elements for the 444 but I'm not sure I want to go that route. Heil used to make a high impedance mic but I don't they do do any longer? What are ya'll using? What do you recommend? Thanks for opinion etc de John ko1h PS if anyone is looking to sell a TR4 in need of slight tlc or just cosmetics please contact me k...@cox.net -- ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.zerobeat.net/pipermail/drakelist/attachments/ 20120218/969332f2/attachment-0001.html -- Message: 3 Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:43:33 -0500 (EST)
Re: [Drakelist] Microphone for 4 line
John, I've used a Heil HC-4 element through a Hi-Z xmformer for years. Heil sells (or used to) the raw element and transformer individually. I mounted them in a very nice black anodized dynamic mic from RS. Dosen't sound quite as good as my Shure 545S, but has a little more output Rick W9WS On Feb 19, 2012, at 11:00 AM, drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net wrote: Send Drakelist mailing list submissions to drakelist@zerobeat.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net You can reach the person managing the list at drakelist-ow...@zerobeat.net When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of Drakelist digest... Today's Topics: 1. L-4B/L7 Power Supply Rebuilds (Dino Papas) 2. Re: Microphone for 4 line (Steve Wedge) 3. Re: Microphone for 4 line (kc9...@aol.com) 4. Re: L-4B/L7 Power Supply Rebuilds (K9sqg) -- Message: 1 Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 14:22:46 -0500 From: Dino Papas k...@cox.net To: Mail List - Drake Gear Drake Gear drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] L-4B/L7 Power Supply Rebuilds Message-ID: ffe8a9f6-02cf-4703-9d3c-f168e7586...@cox.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii I finally bit the bullet yesterday and got around to rebuilding my L-4BPS and L7PS supplies, one with a Heathkit Shop board and the other with the Harbach version. Both procedures went well, with the second going a LOT faster than the first! I will be rebuilding a friend's L-4BPS next week and figured I could minimize the time to do his by working out the bugs doing mine. As my L-4B is my main amp, and based on Evan's note to me a few years ago, I went ahead and changed out the 5K 7W resistor with the 13W version, replaced the 0.82 ohm HV line resistor and the 50K 50W bleeders as a precautionary measure. In the other amp I guess I was just lazy and simply installed only the Harbach board. Now sitting here thinking about it should I go back and just get it over with and replace the resistors in the L7PS? Has anyone ever had a bleeder go bad? Or the others for that matter. Sure, age will wear anything down. Also, the Harbach board doesn't include the diode balancing resistors that Mike's board does...as the original Drake diode strings used 'em what exactly is the difference? Do modern (read that better) diodes still need that protection? I'm just curious. I was pretty impressed that my 32 year old L-4BPS kept going like the Energizer Bunny all these years and I didn't notice any deterioration at all on the bodies of the orange electrolyticsbut, better safe than sorry and I'm looking forward to many more years of reliable operation with both amps. Thoughts? Dino KL0S -- Message: 2 Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:59:36 -0500 From: Steve Wedge w1es1...@earthlink.net To: ko1h k...@cox.net, Drakelist@zerobeat.net, drakera...@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Microphone for 4 line Message-ID: DDCFB671A1254856BB7C1D941F736D3D@STEVE2 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 John, I believe you can get high-Z elements from Heil, if you want to keep the old 444. I use a stone-stock, no preamp D-104 and get excellent reports. Steve Wedge, W1ES/4 I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. - Joe Walsh If the above message appears, it came from Steve's Son of Laptop! - Original Message - From: ko1h To: Drakelist@zerobeat.net ; drakera...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2012 5:55 AM Subject: [Drakelist] Microphone for 4 line HI all, I just got my R4/t4 pair back from restoration and well my old shure444 isn't getting good reports. I was wondering what microphone currently in production is the consensus to use now? I see replacement elements for the 444 but I'm not sure I want to go that route. Heil used to make a high impedance mic but I don't they do do any longer? What are ya'll using? What do you recommend? Thanks for opinion etc de John ko1h PS if anyone is looking to sell a TR4 in need of slight tlc or just cosmetics please contact me k...@cox.net -- ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.zerobeat.net/pipermail/drakelist/attachments/ 20120218/969332f2/attachment-0001.html -- Message: 3 Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:43:33 -0500 (EST) From: kc9...@aol.com To: k...@cox.net, Drakelist@zerobeat.net,
[Drakelist] L4B oddity
All, Thanks to everyone who made suggestions. Solder on the pins all look ok. .5Ω's on each filament. I'm guessing a grid to filament short/ leak when it gets hot. I did notice a slight bit of clouding near the top of the envelope that wasn't there before. Maybe from running the filament with way less than 5V. Thoughts ? At any rate, a replacement 3-400Z is gonna be hard to find (out of production for years) so I'll probably just get a new 3-500 to go with the one I already have. Rick W9WS ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] L4B Oddity
I have an unusual situation underway in my L4B. Evan, you out there? Been working fine until yesterday (i know, well happy new year) one of the 3-400's filaments is half as bright as the other. I reversed the tubes and the same tube was dimmer in the opposite hole, and the amp and supply seems like they're running hotter than normal. HV is normal, but haven't keyed it yet or applied drive. Pwr supply was rebuilt a couple years ago with one of Mike's boards. Has anyone seen a tube fail like this? Being a week after xmas and the YL's birthday Friday, not real anxious to spend 5 big ones on a pair of 3-500's right now, but a guys gotta do what a guys gotta do. 2nd question. I've got one 3-500 spare that I believe to be good. Has anyone ever mixed a 3-400 and a 3-500 in the same amp? Only for testing purposes. Just asking. Rick W9WS ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] CW Is Alive Well
Guys, I know it's not Drake related, but if your even mildly interested in CW this is way cool. If your on this list I suspect you are. I may have a Mk V, but my C line is the weapon of choice for CW. Be sure to check out the slide show Rick W9WS http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/14/us/14morse.html?partner=EXCITEei=5043 http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/14/us/14morse.html?partner=EXCITEei=5043 ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist Digest, Vol 34, Issue 19
On Apr 9, 2011, at 5:28 PM, drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net wrote: Send Drakelist mailing list submissions to drakelist@zerobeat.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net You can reach the person managing the list at drakelist-ow...@zerobeat.net When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of Drakelist digest... Today's Topics: 1. F S AC-4 for parts or rebuild. $25.00 plus shipping Good transformer (douglasny...@aol.com) 2. drake net (tux man) 3. Re: drake net (K9sqg) 4. Crystals for 30 - 17 -12 meters (Bill Ellis) 5. Re: Crystals for 30 - 17 -12 meters (Garey Barrell) 6. MS-4 grill (John Schroeder) 7. Re: Crystals for 30 - 17 -12 meters (kc9...@aol.com) 8. F S AC-4 Parts or Rebuild Good transformer SOLD Doug in MN (douglasny...@aol.com) -- Message: 1 Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2011 15:12:00 EDT From: douglasny...@aol.com To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] F S AC-4 for parts or rebuild. $25.00 plus shippingGood transformer Message-ID: 659a8.6cc3d263.3ad20...@aol.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii I have an AC-4 for parts or rebuild. Good transformer, chassis, covers, and cords. Parts missing XMTG AGC BNC jack, and VOX Relay jack. Chassis is straight with some corrosion or discoloration. Pictures available. All six transformer windings were checked, nothing open. All six diodes front to back measurements were good. $25.00 plus shipping. Regards to the group. Doug in St Paul, MN ph. 651 649 0500 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.zerobeat.net/pipermail/drakelist/attachments/ 20110409/feb2e8ba/attachment-0001.html -- Message: 2 Date: Sat, 09 Apr 2011 16:30:22 -0400 From: tux man ronc...@verizon.net To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] drake net Message-ID: 4da0c1de.8040...@verizon.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed gang, Is the SSB net still active? If so, when and on what freq? thank you Ron, wb1hga -- Message: 3 Date: Sat, 09 Apr 2011 16:43:00 -0400 From: K9sqg k9...@aol.com To: ronc...@verizon.net, drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] drake net Message-ID: 8cdc50dd99c2610-1a80-9e...@webmail-m142.sysops.aol.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Ron, Yes, there are two SSB nets devoted to Drake enthusiasts. One is the Drake Technical Net. It meets Sunday afternoon at 2000 hours Zulu, which is 4 pm Eastern time this season of the year. It meets on 7238. The other one is the Drake and Antique Tube Gear Net. It used to meet on 3865 but due to the foreign broadcast/noise we shifted the frequency to 3868 for the past several years. That frequency has since become occupied and the stations there may or may not refer check-ins to the frequency being used since we don't know which frequencies are free to use each week. Hence, there is no longer any firm frequency to find the net. It does meet on Tuesday evenings, at 8 pm Eastern time. It might be a little later depending on how long it takes to find an available frequency. Best to try tuning around +/- from 3868 and see where the net might be operating. Feel free to join the nets. All Drake enthusiasts are welcome. And don't forget the Drake Forum at the Dayton Hamvention, Saturday, 1030-1130, Room 2. 73, Evan, K9SQG -Original Message- From: tux man ronc...@verizon.net To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Sat, Apr 9, 2011 4:30 pm Subject: [Drakelist] drake net gang, Is the SSB net still active? If so, when and on what freq? thank you Ron, wb1hga ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.zerobeat.net/pipermail/drakelist/attachments/ 20110409/e1a386f9/attachment-0001.html -- Message: 4 Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2011 14:35:28 -0700 (PDT) From: Bill Ellis wb9...@yahoo.com To: Drakelist Post drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] Crystals for 30 - 17 -12 meters Message-ID: 191333.68694...@web63501.mail.re1.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Are most of you who have the B-line transceiving with the T-4XB or R-4B or are you getting separate xtals for each? Also, do you know of any good sources for crystals? ? ? Thanks 73's ? Bill, WB9CAC -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:
[Drakelist] L4B PS
Lee, You might want to consider pulling the feed thru caps from the RF deck while your doing your up-grades. Yours are more than likely 30+ years old and any drop-in replacements (if you can find 'em) probably are too. Been there a couple of times in the last several years. I think it was Garey that suggested just running the filament xfmr directly to the choke with by-pass caps to ground. The amp has been working great and running cool ever since, and I haven't had to hunt for NOS caps. Rick W9WS ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] AC line cord
Kevin, i have a couple extras, I'll send you one. Are you good at QRZ?. Similar to the old TV cheater cords w/o the mounting tabs. Rick W9WS On Jan 23, 2011, at 11:00 AM, drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net wrote: Send Drakelist mailing list submissions to drakelist@zerobeat.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net You can reach the person managing the list at drakelist-ow...@zerobeat.net When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of Drakelist digest... Today's Topics: 1. Re: Parts wanted (Jim Shorney) 2. Re: TR-3/4 filters (Paul Gerhardt) 3. AC Line Cord (Kevin Nathan) 4. Drake R7 Incorrect Frequency -- Fixed! (Arthur Delibert) -- Message: 1 Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2011 14:53:04 -0600 From: Jim Shorney jshor...@inebraska.com To: Drakelist@zerobeat.net Drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Parts wanted Message-ID: 20110122205254.405283b2...@mail02.inebraska.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 On Sat, 22 Jan 2011 15:38:19 -0500 (EST), gypsym...@aol.com wrote: Anyone out there have any of the + 24 V regulators that are used in the TR7 power supply board. Part is a TO-92 case Actual part number shown is MC78L24AC That is a valid number and yes Mouser (says) they have them. Have not looked at Digikey yet. They're cheap on ebay. I bought a lot of several peices for little more than shipping not long ago. Provided I can find the extras, I can drop one in the mail for you this week. 73 -Jim -- Ham Radio NU0C Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.S.A. TR7/RV7/R7A/L7, TR6/RV6, T4XC/R4C/L4B, NCL2000, SB104A, R390A, GT550A/RV550A, HyGain 3750, IBM PS/2 - all vintage, all the time! Give a man a URL, and he will learn for an hour; teach him to Google, and he will learn for a lifetime. HyGain 3750 User's Group - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HyGain_3750/ http://incolor.inetnebr.com/jshorney http://www.nebraskaghosts.org -- Message: 2 Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2011 16:41:45 -0500 From: Paul Gerhardt phgerha...@gmail.com To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] TR-3/4 filters Message-ID: aanlktinsbg-2mwgjxtwiezghbz88rzykvyd--ehsd...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 I am currently working on a TR-4 that seems to have one bad filter. Works in one position and no signal at all in the other position. My TR-4 seems to have 'blue' rectangle filters. I looked at the possibility of using an InRad or waiting for a replacement. Is there any chance of opening the can and repairing the filter? Message: 4 Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2011 10:38:44 -0800 (PST) From: Michael Harden harden.bettym...@yahoo.com To: Drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] TR 3 Filters Message-ID: 18079.1768...@web65803.mail.ac4.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 How often do you see failure in the filters?of a? TR3/4??Mike KD0ACY -- Message: 3 Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:24:35 -0800 From: Kevin Nathan k...@comcast.net To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] AC Line Cord Message-ID: mailman.2.1295802001.1601.drakel...@zerobeat.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Hi All, This is slightly off topic for a Drake list but I've heard you mention the Heath Kit Shop on this list before so am taking a chance. I have a Heath 1410 keyer that was given to me by a friend. He also lent me his AC line cord for it but needs it back soon. When I went to Mike's web site he warns several times that he does not really have parts. Does anyone on this list know what I can use that will fit the socket on the keyer so I can return my friend's cord? I would welcome any and all suggestions. Thanks much all and very 73. Still enjoying my C line: Kevin :) Amateur Radio: K7RX -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.zerobeat.net/pipermail/drakelist/attachments/ 20110123/cfb26515/attachment.html -- Message: 4 Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2011 11:09:54 -0500 From: Arthur Delibert radio7...@msn.com To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] Drake R7 Incorrect Frequency -- Fixed! Message-ID: snt124-w2268d3cf744c6894b0eb91e4...@phx.gbl Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Several people have recently been discussing the problem of a TR-7 with an incorrect frequency read-out. I had a similar problem on my R7 -- the frequency display, and the actual received frequency, were exactly 2 MHz too low on all bands except 0, 0.5, 1.0, 5.0 and 21.0 MHz. I wanted to let the list know that my problem has now been resolved by removing the DR-7 board, cleaning all contacts with
[Drakelist] TR7 Dead Receive revisited
No disrespect intended Paul, but It always brings a smile when someone else reveals they do bone-headed things just like I do too. Welcome to the human race. Your in good company. Rick W9WS On Oct 10, 2010, at 11:00 AM, drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net wrote: TR7 Dead Receive revisited ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] L4B
I also agree with Ron on this one. The 3-500's work best with 100 watts of drive. Less won't make them last any longer even though it seems counterintuitive. Try and find a way to get 220 in to the shack. Do it when the wife is out of town because it may involve drilling some holes. Your pwr supply will thank you. Double the voltage, half the current. Rick W9WS On Aug 29, 2010, at 8:04 AM, drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net wrote: Send Drakelist mailing list submissions to drakelist@zerobeat.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net You can reach the person managing the list at drakelist-ow...@zerobeat.net When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of Drakelist digest... Today's Topics: 1. Re: Need TR4 T-9 (Jim Shorney) 2. Re: Need TR4 T-9 (J. Steven Cochrane) 3. Re: Need TR4 T-9 (Jim Shorney) 4. L-4B follow-up (Peter Alterman) 5. Re: L-4B follow-up (Ron Baker) 6. Re: L-4B follow-up (Jim Shorney) 7. Drake 4-line accessory crystals available (ph...@aol.com) 8. Re: L-4B follow-up (Garey Barrell) 9. Re: Drake 4-line accessory crystals available (ph...@aol.com) -- Message: 1 Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:12:02 -0500 From: Jim Shorney jshor...@inebraska.com Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Need TR4 T-9 To: drakel...@.zerobeat.net drakelist@zerobeat.net Message-ID: 20100828171217.13afe224...@mail04.inebraska.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 On Sat, 28 Aug 2010 09:24:22 -0600, J. Steven Cochrane wrote: I did something stupid C'mon Steve, fess up! What did you do? :) 73 -Jim -- Ham Radio NU0C Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.S.A. TR7/RV7/R7A/L7, TR6/RV6, T4XC/R4C/L4B, NCL2000, SB104A, R390A, GT550A/RV550A, HyGain 3750, IBM PS/2 - all vintage, all the time! Give a man a URL, and he will learn for an hour; teach him to Google, and he will learn for a lifetime. HyGain 3750 User's Group - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HyGain_3750/ http://radiojim.exofire.net http://incolor.inetnebr.com/jshorney http://www.nebraskaghosts.org -- Message: 2 Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:30:08 -0600 From: J. Steven Cochrane w7...@msn.com Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Need TR4 T-9 To: drakel...@.zerobeat.net drakelist@zerobeat.net Message-ID: bay150-ds19c06eca01f6dcad661285ff...@phx.gbl Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 I really didn't want to go into all the gory details Jim, but since you asked I was listening to the Maritime Mobile Service net on 20 meters on my TR-4, great receive audio, while my Collins S Line and 30S-1 were warming up for the Collins Collectors Net also on 20 meters, but using a different antenna. I left the radio room for about an hour or so and when I came back in net control for the CCA net was calling for Rocky Mountain area stations to check in. I forgot that the TR-4 was still on (couldn't hear the NCS anymore and didn't even look in that direction), and pushed the high voltage button on the 30S-1 and started transmitting. Halfway through my transmission I heard a pop and then smelled smoke. The first thing I thought was that something in the 30S-1 blew, but I was still putting out between 800 and 1000 watts. I turned around and saw that the TR-4 was still on and connected to it's antenna (its on the other end of the console) and I said @#$ %!!! It was hard to tell at first where the burning smell was coming from because the TR-4 is mounted in the console and the fans were dumping the smoke into the room, but when I pulled the panel cover off of the console there was no doubt what had happened. Interestingly, the MN-4 attached to the TR-4 suffered no damage. It must have passed the RF right through to the radio. So the moral of the story is; don't get old and forgetful, and always check that all the other radios in the station are shut off and antenna switches are grounded before transmitting, especially when using an amplifier! That's my story and I'm sticking to it! :-( Steve J. Steven Cochrane W7JSC - Original Message - From: Jim Shorney jshor...@inebraska.com To: drakel...@.zerobeat.net drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Saturday, August 28, 2010 11:12 AM Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Need TR4 T-9 On Sat, 28 Aug 2010 09:24:22 -0600, J. Steven Cochrane wrote: I did something stupid C'mon Steve, fess up! What did you do? :) 73 -Jim -- Ham Radio NU0C Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.S.A. TR7/RV7/R7A/L7, TR6/RV6, T4XC/R4C/L4B, NCL2000, SB104A, R390A, GT550A/RV550A, HyGain 3750, IBM PS/2 - all vintage, all the time! Give a man a URL, and he will learn for an hour; teach him to Google, and he will learn for a lifetime. HyGain 3750 User's Group
[Drakelist] digital read-out
Adrian, What kind of Y connector are you using at the jack on the R4C? I've found the common 3 inch pig-tail Y adapter loads down the PTO on 10 and 15, giving odd readings. Try using a compact one piece unit (a tight fit), but should solve the problem. Also make sure the contacts on the T4XC bandswitch are clean (be gentle..it doesn't take much). If they're dirty, your readings will be all over the map. You'll find the preselector setting on 15 and 10 are pretty critical for accurate operation. If your not right on the last 2 digits won't settle down. Rick W9WS ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] C-line vs TR-7
I agree with Lee. Worked the DX contest with the C-Line and L4B last weekend. Worked everything I could hear (even the 100 watt weak ones),1st or 2nd call. Lots of smiles. The band-pass and notch are a superb contest combo. What more could you want? The R4C beats my Icom every time. Rick W9WS ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Digital Readout
Jack, I've used the Almost All Digital DFD103 display on my C-line for about 10 years now. Looks and works great. It does load the oscillator a bit on 10 meters, but a tweak of the 10 meter trimmer takes care of it. Other than that, plug-and-play after calibration. Rick W9WS ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] L4B Problem
All, Evan hit it right on the head. Didn't get a chance to dig into the amp until tonight (work kept getting in the way). A cold solder joint between the rf choke and the filament bus. I removed the choke when I installed the new feed-thru caps to give myself a little more room to work. I guess I didn't apply enough heat when I re-installed it. I'm surprised it lasted as long as it did, for how loose it was. Anyway, tubes are lookin' good . Thanks to all the suggestions. Rick W9WS ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] L4B Question
All, I was working the CQ WW DX Friday night (C line and L4B) on 40, picking up a couple new ones, cndx here were just so,so. All was well, shut down. Resumed Saturday morning, 20 sounded in great shape. Tuned up the twins on the new band, kicked in the L4B, and nothing. Amp turns on, no smoke, meters light, but tubes are dead. HV present (1900 and 2600 volts). I installed Mike's upgrade kit 2 years ago, with new bleeders, in- rush protection, and additional cooling. I replaced the feed-thru caps last year because of a gird current issue. It's been working well, putting out about 1300 watts into a dummy load. My question is. What are the chances of both tubes going at the same time? In looking at the schematic, the panel lights are on the same side of the filament xfmr as the tubes. Assuming if the panel lights light, I've got voltage out of the xfmr. One or both of the feed- thru caps or filament choke? Those are pretty robust components, rated at 20 amps (if I remember right) and very hard to find and get out. I can probably build the choke if needed. Any thoughts on what to be looking for before I dive in? Rick W9WS ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] L7 PS Winter Project
Brian, I've done Mike's (The Heathkit Shop) rebuild. 1st rate, clear instructions, pretty simple. Replaces most everything but the 50K bleeders and the bias resistor. Jeff at Harbach has those available. I'd do those also. Rick W9WS On Oct 1, 2009, at 8:41 PM, bjon...@mindspring.com wrote: I picked up a L7 from ebay. The amp itself looks to be in excellent condition but the power supply is a different story. It looks like someone started to take it apart to rebuild the boards but they only got as far as removing one of the boards. Before I try to rebuild the existing boards (I think I have most of the parts to do it) should I just go ahead and get one of the replacement/upgrade single boards? Along those lines can anyone suggest either the board from The Heathkit Shop or Harbach? Since the power supply has already been partially dismantled is there anything I need to watch out for when rebuilding it (either with the existing boards or the upgrade board)? Lastly... does anyone know what kind of screws were used on the case for the PS? This one is missing all of the screws. Thanks Brian KD4UYP ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Which tubes are the right tubesâ?
Hey Garey's back...The grass just got a little bit greener...You've been missed...Welcome Rick W9WS On Sep 5, 2009, at 1:25 PM, Don Cunningham wrote: Hey, welcome back, OM Good to see your post, and hope the recovery is well on the way. Vy 73, Don, WB5HAK ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Manual Problem
The best way would be with Adobe Photoshop, starting with a relatively high resolution file, or simply take a digital picture (again relatively hi-res), evenly lit, of the complete 11X17, or whatever size it is. In the biz we call it copy art. Rick W9WS On Aug 10, 2009, at 6:57 PM, Donley wrote: This is not really off topic because it deals with Drake manuals also. Many of the free manual copies on the internet were scanned on 8 1/2 by 11 size-limited scanners because they are inexpensive and work well. That leaves larger schematics (11 by 17) with two or three pages that have to be spliced. Is there a software program that can stitch those pages back together to print an 11 by 17 for example. How about Adobe Acrobat? I have been trying to find out on their website but wading through all the 'select this or that and then wait', I can't figure it out. Is there a quick answer? Richard kc9ub ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] 10-Meters
Ed, Hang tight until late afternoon and evening..10 has been opening (stateside) here in Wi most days the last couple of weeks Rick W9WS On Jul 19, 2009, at 12:29 PM, Edward Swynar wrote: Hi Guys, It's now 1730 UTC, I'm huddled under my backyard gazebo, looking at my trusty Drake Twins, hoping to make QSOs on 10-meters... Is anyone around, any mode...? It's a cool 68F here raining---but I'm game! ~73~ Eddy VE3CUI - VE3XZ ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] I Fried my T-4XC
I think Lee hit the nail right on the head on this one... Rick W9WS On Apr 11, 2009, at 9:55 PM, LEE BAHR wrote: Most likely you did not head warnings about rebuilding AC-4 power supplies. When the old bias supply goes out, and it will, the final tubes will draw unlimited current and you have melt down. Most likely this is what happened to you. You need to rebuild the AC-4. I'd use The Heathkit Shops replacement board AC-4R. Your original final tubes are shot. Don't try any new tubes until you rebuild the AC-4 power supply. Lee, w0vt - Original Message - From: Robert Ladden rmlad...@yahoo.com To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2009 9:23 PM Subject: [Drakelist] I Fried my T-4XC I had an unfortunate accident. I was using my T-4XC in CW. I finished but left it in CW mode. I was doing something else in the basement (where the shack is) when I heard a fizzle. I saw the T-4XC turn off. I ran to it and saw the 6JB6's fade from orange. The keyer did something bad, and I was not paying attention (never leave it in CW mode). Not good, but I have several spare 6JB6's. The fuse in the AC-4 blew. I replace the fuse and the 6JB6's and it powers up again. I try to neutralize the finals on 10m but get little output and high current. Not good. I try on 40m and it does tune, but at .4 on the meter I get low output. Trying the load control gets full output, but pegs the current meter and I cannot dip the plate. I quickly turn it off. Cathode resistors test inline at 16 and 30 Ohms. Needs replacing, but probably not the source of this problem. Tuning is too weird. There is no obvious burns on the chokes or anywhere else, but I fear for the bandswitch back there. Hard to get a good look. Is there more I can check? Or is it time for an expert surgeon? 73, Bob WW3QB ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] I Fried my T-4XC
Bob, Don't be too hard on yourself. We've all done dumb stuff while multi- tasking. Don't ask me to list the regrettable things I've done. Try loading an L4B into an open port on the antenna switch sometime. Your just more honest than most. Even with the upgrade, still sounds like the power supply, but I've been wrong plenty of times Rick On Apr 11, 2009, at 10:32 PM, Robert Ladden wrote: No, the AC-4 has the AC4R upgrade. It was keyed in CW mode for too long (not sure how long). What happened is that cable to the keyer came loose when I moved the small table I have it on and the cable came in contact to ground (RCA plug on that end). I was not paying attention. It would not be something I could do if I tried. I'm so angry at myself for leaving it in CW mode or not turning it off and not paying attention. 73, Bob WW3QB --- On Sat, 4/11/09, LEE BAHR pulsa...@embarqmail.com wrote: From: LEE BAHR pulsa...@embarqmail.com Subject: Re: [Drakelist] I Fried my T-4XC To: Robert Ladden rmlad...@yahoo.com, drakelist@zerobeat.net Date: Saturday, April 11, 2009, 10:55 PM Most likely you did not head warnings about rebuilding AC-4 power supplies. When the old bias supply goes out, and it will, the final tubes will draw unlimited current and you have melt down. Most likely this is what happened to you. You need to rebuild the AC-4. I'd use The Heathkit Shops replacement board AC-4R. Your original final tubes are shot. Don't try any new tubes until you rebuild the AC-4 power supply. Lee, w0vt - Original Message - From: Robert Ladden rmlad...@yahoo.com To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2009 9:23 PM Subject: [Drakelist] I Fried my T-4XC I had an unfortunate accident. I was using my T-4XC in CW. I finished but left it in CW mode. I was doing something else in the basement (where the shack is) when I heard a fizzle. I saw the T-4XC turn off. I ran to it and saw the 6JB6's fade from orange. The keyer did something bad, and I was not paying attention (never leave it in CW mode). Not good, but I have several spare 6JB6's. The fuse in the AC-4 blew. I replace the fuse and the 6JB6's and it powers up again. I try to neutralize the finals on 10m but get little output and high current. Not good. I try on 40m and it does tune, but at .4 on the meter I get low output. Trying the load control gets full output, but pegs the current meter and I cannot dip the plate. I quickly turn it off. Cathode resistors test inline at 16 and 30 Ohms. Needs replacing, but probably not the source of this problem. Tuning is too weird. There is no obvious burns on the chokes or anywhere else, but I fear for the bandswitch back there. Hard to get a good look. Is there more I can check? Or is it time for an expert surgeon? 73, Bob WW3QB ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] interesting to all hams ...
good one john...when they outlaw transmitters, only outlaws will have transmitters Rick W9WS -Original Message- From: john [joh...@nc.rr.com] Date: 04/08/2009 04:25 PM To: ron ronc...@verizon.net, drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] interesting to all hams ... Note: Original message sent as attachment---BeginMessage--- Now I can say You'll have to pry both my guns AND my transmitters, from my cold dead hands... John K5MO ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist GEwNI ---End Message--- ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Special tubes for special rigs!
Yup...the buzzing is exactly 60 cycles... Rick W9S On Mar 19, 2009, at 6:25 PM, leecra...@aol.com wrote: Just for the heck of it, I went on eBay and searched 5U4*, then sorted by the highest price. Result, $288.00 for a single 5U4! Part of the justification for the price, and I quote exactly: This is a more Hi-Fi sounding rectifier Why, oh why did Drake switch to solid state rectifiers? What was Bob Drake thinking? My TR4 audio would have so much better. . . 73 Lee WB6SSW ** Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood0001) ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Article in April 2009 QST
Jim, I'm sure it is too. Not having anything intelligent to add, I just wanted to stir the pot. I think the acorn antenna launcher was the spoof this time around. Butmaybe not. Never tried it. Rick On Mar 17, 2009, at 8:34 PM, Jim Shorney wrote: On Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:50:09 -0500, richard radke wrote: maybe it's the annual spoof article in the April Fools issue. It's real. The author has had a web page up about this rig for a while now. The article is also on Ron's site: http://www.wb4hfn.com/DRAKE/DrakeArticles/THE_DRAKE_TR7_RENEWED.pdf 73 -Jim -- Ham Radio NU0C Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.S.A. TR7/RV7/R7A/L7, TR6/RV6, T4XC/R4C/L4B, NCL2000, SB104A, R390A, GT550A/RV550A, HyGain 3750, IBM PS/2 - all vintage, all the time! Give a man a URL, and he will learn for an hour; teach him to Google, and he will learn for a lifetime. HyGain 3750 User's Group - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HyGain_3750/ http://radiojim.exofire.net http://incolor.inetnebr.com/jshorney http://www.nebraskaghosts.org ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Article in April 2009 QST
'Course then there was this home brew mic project, also drake related. Could that be the spoof. Maybe the author was just try'n to throw us off. Rick On Mar 17, 2009, at 8:34 PM, Jim Shorney wrote: On Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:50:09 -0500, richard radke wrote: maybe it's the annual spoof article in the April Fools issue. It's real. The author has had a web page up about this rig for a while now. The article is also on Ron's site: http://www.wb4hfn.com/DRAKE/DrakeArticles/THE_DRAKE_TR7_RENEWED.pdf 73 -Jim -- Ham Radio NU0C Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.S.A. TR7/RV7/R7A/L7, TR6/RV6, T4XC/R4C/L4B, NCL2000, SB104A, R390A, GT550A/RV550A, HyGain 3750, IBM PS/2 - all vintage, all the time! Give a man a URL, and he will learn for an hour; teach him to Google, and he will learn for a lifetime. HyGain 3750 User's Group - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HyGain_3750/ http://radiojim.exofire.net http://incolor.inetnebr.com/jshorney http://www.nebraskaghosts.org ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Article in April 2009 QST
Hey Ron, Hope you didn't take offense. None intended. All in good fun. Easy, practical (did I mention cheap), homebrew projects are always welcome to see. Good job. I've always looked forward to the April issue, and having my leg firmly pulled. 73 Rick W9WS On Mar 18, 2009, at 7:48 PM, Ron Wagner wrote: Rick, As the guys at work would say, the buggy eyed guy with the Caterpillar under his nose is for real. :-) The TR7 came from a good home, and was not the issue. The mic was the issue. I tried so many I can not remember. Good thing for classifieds on the net or I would have quite a collection. The home made mic on the boom arm is really my full time mic for my TR7. Best thing I ever did for my voice radio hobby. TNX es 73, Ron WD8SBB On Wed, 18 Mar 2009, richard radke wrote: 'Course then there was this home brew mic project, also drake related. Could that be the spoof. Maybe the author was just try'n to throw us off. Rick On Mar 17, 2009, at 8:34 PM, Jim Shorney wrote: On Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:50:09 -0500, richard radke wrote: maybe it's the annual spoof article in the April Fools issue. It's real. The author has had a web page up about this rig for a while now. The article is also on Ron's site: http://www.wb4hfn.com/DRAKE/DrakeArticles/THE_DRAKE_TR7_RENEWED.pdf 73 -Jim -- Ham Radio NU0C Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.S.A. TR7/RV7/R7A/L7, TR6/RV6, T4XC/R4C/L4B, NCL2000, SB104A, R390A, GT550A/RV550A, HyGain 3750, IBM PS/2 - all vintage, all the time! Give a man a URL, and he will learn for an hour; teach him to Google, and he will learn for a lifetime. HyGain 3750 User's Group - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ HyGain_3750/ http://radiojim.exofire.net http://incolor.inetnebr.com/jshorney http://www.nebraskaghosts.org ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Article in April 2009 QST
maybe it's the annual spoof article in the April Fools issue. Rick W9WS On Mar 17, 2009, at 7:37 PM, Jim Shorney wrote: On Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:36:38 -0400, Curt Nixon wrote: EveGarey seems to not be adverse to a change if it improves the quality of operation (key click mod)...So I guess it depends upon one's own use and definition of what is a worthwhile improvement. Hi Curt, I'm not opposed to technically sound modifications to enhance performance. Just about every radio that I own has at leas one such mod. What I tend to take exception to are modification to the point of absurdity (the GT550A/4CX250 mod that I mentioned could be one example) or poorly thought out hacks. I'm not suggesting that this article in particular applies to either category, but I do think it goes too far in some respects. 73 -Jim -- Ham Radio NU0C Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.S.A. TR7/RV7/R7A/L7, TR6/RV6, T4XC/R4C/L4B, NCL2000, SB104A, R390A, GT550A/RV550A, HyGain 3750, IBM PS/2 - all vintage, all the time! Give a man a URL, and he will learn for an hour; teach him to Google, and he will learn for a lifetime. HyGain 3750 User's Group - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HyGain_3750/ http://radiojim.exofire.net http://incolor.inetnebr.com/jshorney http://www.nebraskaghosts.org ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Wattmeters
I don't think so. Beyond being probably out of production. Specs don't seem to be anything special. Rick W9WS -Original Message- From: Sain'T Tom [dxh...@windstream.net] Date: 02/12/2009 03:54 PM To: Drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Wattmeters Note: Original message sent as attachment---BeginMessage--- Is there anything sacred about a 1N295? Is it like most silicon or germanium diodes, whichever the case may be? Not complaining, just curious since I have others on hand. Thanks/73 tom K4RV - Original Message - From: gypsym...@aol.com To: Drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 4:27 PM Subject: [Drakelist] Wattmeters Hi to the group, On an MN4c antenna tuner. Well I have now had my first ever diode (a 1N295) that was a partial open ?? and another shorted ? under load BTW all of the components checked good even with the board out of circuit and the 68 ohm lifted MN4C that maxed out on the pot would only show 47 Watts and rallign on the null would only let it go to 60 W. when in fact three other meters (including a Bird) said my TR5 was a flat 90 W. A big thank you to Chuck W3CVD who supplied a replacement pair and that did do the trick. . In any case 1N295's are available through Surplus Sales of Nebraska @ $2 each plus shipping. www.surplussales.com A second source is apparently www.4starelectronics.com Thank you to the list responders. 73's to all. Carl Hibbard WD8NHK -- The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards. AOL Music takes you there. -- ___ 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 ---End Message--- ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Wattmeters
Carl, Surplus Sales of Neb. as 'em...2 bucks, buck .60 in quantity..http:// www.surplussales.com/Semiconductors/Diodes-Rectifiers-1.html Rick W9WS On Feb 8, 2009, at 9:00 AM, gypsym...@aol.com wrote: Hi to the group, Anyone out there got a spare 1N295 diode ,that they want to part with? Else if you have purchased lately from what source if you would share that information. Carl Hibbard WD8NHK A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! ___ 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] test
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Re: [drakelist] Electronic Keyers
Dick, Standard practice is thumb for dots. But who cares. Whatever is most comfortable for you. I do it the opposite (couldn't unlearn after using a bug) and sleep well. Hendrix strung his guitar opposite too and did ok. Rick W9WS On Nov 6, 2007, at 2:58 PM, Donley wrote: A few days ago there was a thread going about using Iambic keyers with various types of transmitters. While I have no interest in iambic keying, I do have interest in regular two paddle keying with a recently acquired Hallicrafters HA-1. Is there a standard practice for a right handed person to thumb the dots and index finger the dashes? I don't want to learn one way and go to someone else's shack and be backwards. Dick KC9UB
Re: [drakelist] An Introduction a question about keyer for T-4XB
richard radke [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Also at the risk of blaspheme, I'm a big fan of the MFJ keyers. I've been using one with a vibro iambic, into my C twins for years. Better to spend as much as you dare on a quality paddle. Better yet, makes a great stocking stuffer at xmas, start dropping hints. Rick W9WS -- 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] TR4 - tapping the IF signal
great to see a newbie jump into uncharted waters (with both feet)..you get itwelcome! Rick W9WS On Sep 29, 2007, at 9:29 AM, Ken Bessler wrote: If I can tap the TR4's IF signal I'll be posting a nice suprise to the group in about a week. Got a neat secret project. I'm new to reading Tube schematics - where should I tap to sample the 9mhz IF signal? My guess is the junction of R58/59. The tap would go through a .01 microfarad cap for isolation. After that, I feed a small sheilded cable through the chassis and out the back going past the carrier balance pot. Like I said, I'm new at this - any hints/suggestions would be appreciated. 73's de Ken KG0WX - Kadiddlehopper #11808, Flying Pigs #-1055, Grid EM17io Invite your mail contacts to join your friends list with Windows Live Spaces. It's easy! Try it!
Re: [drakelist] Manual Search
richard radke [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Garey, I've got a schematic numbered 30500 (original manual with TR4C, ser. #37951)...If your in need...Sounds like you may have a TR-4 CD in the offing...Heart be still Rick W9WS On Sep 22, 2007, at 3:35 PM, Garey Barrell wrote: Garey Barrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Does anyone have a TR-4C with a serial number below 34150? Or a TR-4 ABOVE 34150?? Possibly a schematic of either numbered around 34150?? I believe the schematic date is 32473, but not clear. Thanks for looking! -- 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 4-B C-Line Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.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 -- -- 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] Manual Search
richard radke [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Garey, Doesn't come as a surprise...I'd heard there never was an actual TR4C manual Rick On Sep 22, 2007, at 6:57 PM, Garey Barrell wrote: Garey Barrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Rick - The 30500 is a TR-4 schematic. I have a 32001 that is also a TR-4, and the first TR-4C I have is 35161. I have eleven (11) versions so far, but there is still one that has eluded me. It appears to be the ONE, i.e., the first TR-4C. I have a TR-4C schematic, but the number is VERY blurred, and while I'm pretty sure the date is 3/24/73, the s/n looks to be 34141 but is iffy at best. The rest of the drawing is quite clear, almost as if Drake blurred it on purpose!! :-) Bill Frost only had two TR-4 schematics in the company file, so I'm ahead of the game. Yeah, I'm still working on a CD. It's been a real pain. Several of the boards are unphotographable in situ, so it's going to take some disassembly. I may wish I never started this one and did the 2-C instead! :-) Actually, the correct schematic for yours would be 35161. Thanks for checking! 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 4-B C-Line Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.com richard radke wrote: richard radke [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang - - Garey, I've got a schematic numbered 30500 (original manual with TR4C, ser. #37951)...If your in need...Sounds like you may have a TR-4 CD in the offing...Heart be still Rick W9WS On Sep 22, 2007, at 3:35 PM, Garey Barrell wrote: Garey Barrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Does anyone have a TR-4C with a serial number below 34150? Or a TR-4 ABOVE 34150?? Possibly a schematic of either numbered around 34150?? I believe the schematic date is 32473, but not clear. Thanks for looking! -- 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 4-B C-Line Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.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 -- -- 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] T4XC power output prob when tranceiving with R4C in control
Richard Radke [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Larry, Possibly that, or dirty contacts on the T4XC transcieve switch...Had both problems before Rick W9WS --- On Fri 08/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 03 Aug 2007 17:05:13 -0400 Subject: [drakelist] T4XC power output prob when tranceiving with R4C in control br Hello Drake pals :br br I'm relatively new to Drake gear and would appreciate any advice regarding the following problem...br br I have an R4C / T4XC combo. With everything tuned properly , my T4Xc transmitter delivers approx 130 watts stable power output on 75 mtrs when operated separate from the receiver.br br However, when I go to transceive using the R4C controlling of the VFO , the output power is only 100 watts and the power output steadily drops. Could this be a problem with the osc injection wire jumper going from the receiver to the transmitter ? Would appreciate any advice from the Drake experts . br br Thank youbr br Larry WA0QHF br div class=AOLPromoFooter hr style=margin-top:10px; / AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at a href=http://www.aol.com?ncid=AOLAOF0002000437; target=_blankbAOL.com/b/a.br / /div p -- 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] logs
richard radke [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Nice job Joe...Got my 1st page filled already...Maybe 5 wasn't enough, hi...Dido, if you have any shortage in covering your costs Rick W9WS -- 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
Richard Radke[EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hey, I still have flashbacks about transistors...and diodes too Rick --- On Tue 05/15, Thom LaCosta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Thom LaCosta [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 15 May 2007 08:57:18 -0400 (EDT) Subject: RE: [drakelist] I bee second brThom LaCosta [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gangbr--brOn Tue, 15 May 2007, Terry Hamilton wrote:brbrbr Terry Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gangbr --br Yes, but don't tell the kids - let that be our little secret...brbrI can hear it nowYou mean Dad actually did transistors? And Mom knew about brit? Did they do them together?brbrThombrbrwww.baltimorehon.com/ Home of the Baltimore Lexiconbrwww.tlchost.net/hosting/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/monthbrbr--brSubmissions: [EMAIL PROTECTED]brUnsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in bodybrHopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of messagebrZerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.netbr--br -- 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-Old Logbooks
Richard Radke[EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hell yes!...Use 'em...Life is short Rick W9WS --- On Tue 05/15, David Chris Drake [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: David Chris Drake [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 15 May 2007 10:58:42 -0500 Subject: [drakelist] New-Old Logbooks !DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC -//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN HTMLHEAD META http-equiv=Content-Type content=text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 META content=MSHTML 6.00.6000.16441 name=GENERATOR STYLE/STYLE /HEAD BODY bgColor=#ff DIVFONT face=Arial size=2Hi all,/FONT/DIV DIVFONT face=Arial size=2Just curious..what is everyone is going to do with the New-Old Drake logbooks we are getting from Joe?? For one, I'm planning on using mine. After all, they are reproductions./FONT/DIV DIVFONT face=Arial size=273's/FONT/DIV DIVFONT face=Arial size=2David/FONT/DIV DIVFONT face=Arial size=2Wd9cmd/FONT/DIV/BODY/HTML p -- 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] blue lights
You'll love 'em Dale. Got them in my C twins, TR4C, and L4B. Don is straight up guy to deal with too Rick W9WS [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks to all who sent me in the right direction for the led light,ordered a set tonight. thanks to all dale wt4t AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at *AOL.com* http://www.aol.com?ncid=AOLAOF0002000437.
[drakelist] dsp
richard radke [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- All, My two cents worth...I've been using a Timewave DSP-59 in the audio chain of my C line for about 5 years nowWhile not perfect, it's very good Rick W9WS -- 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] Tubes ?
Dick, Let me ck my stash and see what I can find...Think there's several in there Rick W9WS W8AKR wrote: Hello Gang: Where is the best place (read cheepest/new tubes) to buy NOS tubes? Been looking around, found a 12AU7A for $30. Things can't be that bad? Thanks, Dick W8AKR
Re: [drakelist] AC-4 Relay Plug
richard radke [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Clair, What I've used for years are pins from a discarded 8 pin (octal) tube base...Break the plastic base apart with pliers...unsolder the pins from the wires of the gird, plate etc., solder the new wires in...the tube pins go all the way into the AC4 jacks, so they can't short...If your using an L4B, they work great on the amp end too Rick W9WS Clair Truax wrote: Clair Truax [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Could someone point me to a source for the little two-pole relay plug for the back of the AC-4 power supply, which I use to key an amplifier? At present I am just inserting wires into it and taping it in place with duct tape, not an elegant way to do it, but it works! CUL, CLAIR KJ6NJ ___ Borrego Springs, California 92004 -- 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 --
[drakelist] 2B question
richard radke [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hey Guys, Anyone have a good trick for removing free play in a 2B tuning knob, short of re-stringing the dial cordTunes smooth and true, but has about 2 hash marks on the skirt of slop.. Rick W9WS -- 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 --
[drakelist] xtal info
richard radke [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Kieth, Here's all the info you'll need... Rick W9WS http://www.zerobeat.net/drakelist/crystals.html -- 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 --
[drakelist] xtal ??
richard radke [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- sounds like they could be for one of the Drake 2 meter rigsmaybe a TR-22...what size holder are they?? Rick W9WS -- 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] E-tek digital counter FR-4
Hi Gianni, I've been using a AADE frequency readout on my C line for several years...works great,plug and play,and affordable...aade.com Rick W9WS --- On Tue 01/24, Gianni Biancofiore [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Gianni Biancofiore [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2006 15:54:08 +0100 Subject: [drakelist] E-tek digital counter FR-4 Gianni Biancofiore made an utterance to the drakelist gang--Hi and thanks for reading. I read about the e-tek fr-4 digital readout. It seems that this counter is no more available or impossible to find. Is that true ? Is there any other digital counter that can be added to my 4C line with or without mods ??Have a nice daygianni IK5RQL--Submissions: [EMAIL PROTECTED]:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in bodyHopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of messageZerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net-- Title: Almost All Digital Electronics Home of the famous L/C Meter IIB Over 8000 happy customers in more than 50 countries. My Products Filter Design and Analysis FREE L/C Meter IIB Inductance/Capacitance Meter. Digital Frequency Displays Design and analyze passive filters in both the frequency and time domain. .001uHy / .01pf resolution Automatic Ranging Self Calibrating Add digital readout to analog dial radios. Fully assembled plug-n-play digital dials 10MHz TCXO Frequency Reference 10MHz, 1MHz, 100KHz 10KHz outputs Enclosure Kit Same as used for my plug-n-play digital dials. For Collins S line and KWM-2 Hammarlund Kenwood TS-520S/SE Drake R4 series Atlas 210/215 Most Swan models Any DFD1 or DFD2 application 1ppm accuracy reference for Radio Amateurs and electronic hobbyists. for any DFD1 or DFD2 Application. Click on a picture for details This site is dedicated to electronics hobbyists, engineers, and Radio Amateurs interested in circuit design, homebrew and kit projects. Site Index . PayPal Catalog . All my products with paypal shopping cart. PRODUCTS L/C Meter IIB , a self-calibrating, automatic ranging inductance capacitance meter with 4 digit display, .001 uHy / .01 pf maximum resolution and 150 mHy/ 1.5 uFd. Range. ACCURACY ANALYSIS 4/18/2005 analysis against calibration Inductor and capacitor standards. What some of my customers have had to say. View L/C Meter IIB Instruction Manual Japanese Language courtsy of JA3KEV German Language by DL2LUX Digital Frequency Displays Specifications Miniature digital frequency counters designed to display the frequency of operation of superheterodyne (with an adjustable IF offset) and direct conversion (without offset) receivers and transmitters. Also can be used as a bench top frequency counter or built into other test equipment. Which DFD should I use with my radio? DFD Applications notes page TCXO reference oscillator is now included in all DFDs. PRICES AADE Filter Design and Analysis . A FREE Windows filter design/analysis program. Butterworth, Chebyshev, Elliptic, Bessel, Legendre, Linear Phase, Coupled Resonator, Crystal Ladder filters. Both Time and Frequency domain analysis.Download FREE . (12 Mbytes) AADE has an unconditional money bank guarantee even on kits (unless destroyed during assembly). We have a free we'll try to fix it if you just can't seem to get it to work policy. ($4 return S/H charge) We offer technical assistance from 9AM to 9PM Pacific time. (usually available on weekends) Plug-n-Play digital dials C-75 display for Collins S line, KWM-2/A, KWS-1 C-520 for the TS-520S/SE, C-Hamm for Hammarlund Radios (not plug-n-play) For the SP-600, HQ-100, HQ-110, HQ-150, HQ-160, HQ-180 and many other Hammarlund radios. C-Drake: Digital Frequency Display for Drake R-4A/B/or C. C-Swan for Most Swan Radios 240, 250, 250C, 260, 270, 270B, 300, 350, 350C, 400, 500, 500CX, 600, 700S and 700CX C-Atlas for the ATLAS 210/215 (Includes Backlit display option and cables) $150.00
Re: [drakelist] List Problems
richard radke [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- A tip of the headphoneskeep up the awesome job Thom Rick W9WS Thom LaCosta wrote: Thom LaCosta [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Sorry for all the problems with the list over the last few days. My colocation provider had a real problem a few days ago, and the end result was that many configuration files on the server got corrupted. Coupled with that, my local dialup provider manged to end up in one of the spam blocking lists...so a lot of mail on and out of several of my addresses didn't get out or make it in to me. So, in the midst of have my Internet stuff acting like running the rig into a dummy load in a screen room 1000 feet underground, my daughter calls, wondering why her emails to one of her alias names has stopped. So, I then discovered the problems, and have been slaving away to correct them. If you are a TLCHOST customer and you are experiencing difficulties, or have been throwing darts at the effigy of K3HRN because mails have been bouncing, I offer my sincere apologies. Thanks for your understanding 73, Thom K3HRN -- 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 --
[drakelist] TR4C Question
richard radke [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Morning gang, Picked-up a minty TR4C (at a sweet price from the eham classifieds) a couple of months ago...Just now, starting to have the time to check it out...Been using a C line for years, but don't have too much experience with the xcvrs The rcvr section works great...Good sensitivity on all bands...But no output..Zero...Replaced the driver and de-oxited things...Can hear good quality audio and cw on a nearby rcvr...Haven't switched out the finals yet...I figured even with soft tubes, I'd have some output...Using a good AC4, bias set right, checked the fuse lamp, and the slide switch on the left rear...Any thoughts from someone with more time with the TR4's than I, before I roll-up my sleeves and get to work? Rick W9WS -- 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 --
[drakelist] D104
richard radke [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi Mike, Heil also has a tiny impedance xformer to use with their mic elements (10 bucks I think, it's been awhile) to make them boatanchor compatible...Been using it for 5 years now...Works great on my TR4C and T4XC Rick W9WS -- 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 --
[drakelist] Off-Topic, But...
richard radke [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Morning Guys, Anybody on the list have any experience running a gas powered AC generator on a boat?...A buddy and I are putting a /mm field day operation together on my 20ft pontoon boat this year...Anchored in the middle of the lake, multi-band vertical clamped to the rail, you get the idea...Anyway, what things do we have to consider with respect to AC ground?...We don't want to go QRP with batteries, or use the boat's 12V system and just let the outboard idle for 24 hours...Any thoughts? Rick W9WS ex k9rsw -- On Behalf of richard radke [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] TR-22 Xtals
richard radke [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Hi Rodolfo, I've got a bunch of extra xtals for the TR-22...What frequency are you looking for??..I'll see what I have Rick K9RSW -- On Behalf of richard radke [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] mods.dk - Modification for radioamateure
Hi Rein, Try this one...You've probably seen some of these before Rick K9RSW http://mods.dk/index.php?RadioRec=drake Title: mods.dk - Modification for radioamateure Search help Forum Support Help mods.dk About mods.dk Advertising Login adv Main Menu Adi Alinco AOR Bosch Drake Icom Kenwood Motorola Radio Shack Ramsey Regency Standard Storno Uniden Yaesu TNC Kantronics Other Latest articles for Drake UploadedModelDescription 06-01-2003L-4BReduce heat in L-4B P.S. 01-12-2002L-4BReduce heat in RF deck and power supply 23-09-2002R-4BPerformance improvements for R-4B and R-4C Drake radio receivers 23-09-2002R-4CPerformance improvements for R-4B and R-4C Drake radio receivers 23-09-2002R-4CR-4C improved power supply 23-09-2002R-4CR-4C audio amplifier 22-09-2002TR-3TR3 to TR7 modification 22-09-2002R-4CFOX-TANGO crystal filters and accessories for the Drake R-4C 22-09-2002R-4CGUD product detector for the Drake R-4C 22-09-2002R-4CDrake R-4C Levels 22-09-2002R-4C3 KHz filter for Drake R-4C, R-7, TR-7 22-09-2002R-73 KHz filter for Drake R-4C, R-7, TR-7 22-09-2002TR-73 KHz filter for Drake R-4C, R-7, TR-7 22-09-2002R-4CInstallation of MIX-4 in Drake R-4C 22-09-2002R-4CReplacement PD-4 R-4C Product Detector 22-09-2002R-4CReplacement PS-4 R-4C Power Supply 22-09-2002R-4CUpdates to R-4C audio amplifier and product detector 22-09-2002R-4CNew R-4C audio-amplifier 22-09-2002R-4CDrake R-4( ) Audio Quality Field Change Announcement 22-09-2002R-4CStill the finest competion-grade receiver Drake Menu Manuals Pictures misc l-4b r-4b r-4c r-7 tr-3 tr-7 Copyright mods.dk 1996 - 2004
[drakelist] R-4C
richard radke [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Hi Bruce, Echo what Neil said...There's a small tab and spring on either side of the gear assembly...If you pull that back, it disengages the gear for that dial, so it will free-wheel...They interact slightly, so you'll have to do it a couple of timesYou'll get the hang of it...We all did...hi,hi Rick K9RSW -- On Behalf of richard radke [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] Joke
richard radke [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Hey Ted, Put the childish political BS somewhere else... Rick K9RSW Ted Wright wrote: John Kerry visits a primary school and sits in on one of the classes, which is in the middle of a discussion on words and their meaning.The teacher asks Mr. Kerry if he would like to lead the discussion of the word tragedy. So, the illustrious leader asks the class for an example of a tragedy. One little boy stands up and offers: If my best friend, who lives on a farm, is playing in the field and a runaway tractor comes along and knocks him dead, that would be a tragedy. That's wrong, Kerry shouts. That would be considered an accident. A little girl raises her hand: If a school bus carrying 50 children drove over a cliff, killing everyone inside, that would be a tragedy. You are completely incorrect shouts the Senator. That would be what we would consider a great loss. The room goes silent. No other children volunteer. Kerry searches the room. Isn't there someone here who can give me an example of a tragedy? Finally at the back of the room Little Johnny raises his hand. In a quiet voice he says: If a plane carrying the Senator John Kerry were struck by a missile and blown to smithereens, that would be a tragedy. Fantastic! exclaims Kerry. You are absolutely right. Can you tell me why that would be a tragedy?. Well, says Little Johnny, because it sure as hell wouldn't be a great loss and it probably wouldn't be an accident! -- On Behalf of richard radke [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] L4B vox relay connector
richard radke [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Hi Pat, What I didBreak out 4 pins from an old octal (8 pin) tube base...Easy with a pair of pliers...Solder them on to a piece of lamp cord...Most newer lamp cord is polarized if you look closely, this is handy 'cause you'll need to respect gndThe pins fit perfectly and snug in the connector holes...Push it in right up to the insulation...I've been using this set-up for years Rick K9RSW Patrick Fitzgerald wrote: Patrick Fitzgerald [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Does anyone know of a source or have extras they will sell of the two prong, male connector that plugs into the vox relay on the L4B - also plugs into the back of the AC4 power supply- thanks in advance for any help!! Pat, kv0k -- On Behalf of Patrick Fitzgerald [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- On Behalf of richard radke [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] Interesting
richard radke [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Morning Gang, Came across this article yesterday...Not highly technical, but more of a press release...Help may be on the way for antenna challenged hams out there...Or maybe just more snake-oilPlus, do we really want 20 over 9 signals from the baby monitor across town Rick K9RSW http://www.uri.edu/news/releases/?id=2659 -- On Behalf of richard radke [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] Intereting
richard radke [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Yeah, I know what your saying LeeWon't be sending him a check any time soon...But, sometimes truth is stranger than fiction hi,hi Rick -- On Behalf of richard radke [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] Looking for Accessory Crystals for 2-B
Richard Radke [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Hi Ed, I've got a couple extras a gent made for me a few months back for my 2B...Very good reproduction...What's your call, and are you good at QRZ?...I'll send you one Rick K9RSW On Tuesday, June 1, 2004, at 08:43 AM, Goss, Ed wrote: Goss, Ed [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Hello, I'm looking for some accessory crystals for the 2-B receiver. I really need the one for 10m CW -- which is 24.5 mHz. Also, a couple for WWV would be nice: either 13.5 or 14 mHz and 11.5 or 19 mHz. Am also trying to find an knob for the 2-BQ -- the Q-mult tuning knob. I think it's the same as the preselector knob on the 2-B. If you come upon anything, let me know; thanks! --Ed G-- -- On Behalf of Goss, Ed [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- On Behalf of Richard Radke [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] Thanks
Richard Radke [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Evening to the list, Thanks to one and all for their input on my T-4XC question yesterday...The consensus was pretty much do an alignment on the xmtr and a re-cap on the AC-4 that went south...But the output on 80,40, and 20 sure is sweet though...Like drive'n a new car...Looks like I know what I'll be doing this SatNeed that 10 meters Rick K9RSW -- On Behalf of Richard Radke [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] Knowledge Base
Damn GareyHow did you get to be sooo smart??...You always seem to have the right answers (or at least a logical reason why they should be), right down to the component values...Been play'in with these black and gray boxes, on and off for 35 years and haven't a fraction of the knowledge you do...Thanks for being there for us mortals Rick K9RSW -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
