Re: [Drakelist] How to clean Drake knobs?
I have removed the knobs from my T-4XC and am trying to get the white stripe white again. The stripe is an off white and cleaning in hot soapy water has not helped. Has anyone found an easy way to make them white without repainting them? Mine are clean, but you might try toothpaste and a soft tooth brush...(just a thought, hopefully not to off the wall)) Bud ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] What circa tube tester?
-I have a Hickock that my bookeeper gave me 35 years ago (her husband "liberated" it from the phone co,) Great unit...still works good 73 Bud WØHG ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] TR7 "Sticky" paint
I did the strip and repaint with the canned spraypaint color recomended , and it came out really nice, and was easy Bud WOHG What are the options for dealing with the sticky paint on an early TR7? Thanks ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] GREAT!!! Garey
GOOD TO HAVE YOU BACK 73, BUD WØHG ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] List Downtime
Thom, -Since there were 15 posts alone on the 29th and nearly that many on later days before it went down, I think the interest is still here. Its a great list Thom, and I thank you for all your efforts to provide us with itIt is appreciated Bud WOHG ___ 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] Request Drake users experience, opinions and comments for an all band HF Antennas
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- As others said, "inverted "L". I don't have an amp, but I have one about 45' vertical and 80' horiz. I use a SGC 230 auto tuner at the base and it tunes 160 to 10 at the change of the band switch..Also has a ground screen/radial system under it. Unless you know its there , due to the fact it goes up and over/between some trees, its invisible. Don't remember if the Drake tuner will end feed wires however.. 73 de Bud WØHG -- 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] Insanity
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- > > > haven't found Velco > that will stick to a dashboard, though... > Go to a fabric/sewing supply store, it comes in several Widths/colors, and has a gummed back with peel off covering. I just got some for another project. 73 de Bud WOHG -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
RE: [drakelist] UPay or ebay help
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I bought one from-- Ronald Baker [EMAIL PROTECTED] Good price and newly rebuilt... 73 de Bud WØHG -- 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] An Introduction & a question about keyer for T-4XB
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I am using an old mfj401c (I think its a relay type unit... 73 de Bud WØHG -- 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] headphones
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I second the David clarks...I have the 108f...I used them when I was flying, great stuff... I got these on Epay for $25 and got a kit from d/c to replace all the gel cups, etc for $22. Its easy to do...And lots less than a new retail pairHave not priced new for long time . but they were always pricy.. 73 de Bud WØHG -- 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] PS7 shutting down
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- > > have you ever tried transmitting into a dummy load just to make sure > it is not excessive RF in your shack causing the PS-7 to go wild? > > 73, Dieter DL5RDO > > > I had a similar problem. I was running an Icom and a SGC tuner off of it.the sgc would leak rf back into the ps7 and trip it off...had to put a separate ps on the sgc to cure it 73 de Bud WOHG -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
RE: [drakelist] New-Old Logbooks
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Got mine, looks great, except usps folded it to get it in my postbox.it will flatten out someday.. 73 de Bud WOHG -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
RE: [drakelist] I bee second
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- > > "Jim Shorney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to > the drakelist gang > I've been asked to bring it again this year. I'd love to > take the C-Line, > but I don't want to subject my finals to rice-boxers who > have never even seen > a tube, let alone know how to tune them up That even applies to someone like me, whose last tube type radio was an R4B T4XC that I traded in on a TR7 in 1978 or soWhen I got the C-line, It took a while to remember the exact drill... 73 de Bud WOHG -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
RE: [drakelist] I bee second
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RE: [drakelist] TR7 Power Plug
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- > > Bottom line is, if you short Pins 1 and 2 of the Control connector > together with a piece of paper clip, you'll have ~30A of > 13.6VDC at Pins > 13/15 (+) with the return via Pins 12/14 (-). > Since those two pins have 120v on em I use a 6pin male plug,The two end pins are shorted internally. Those two pins go into the 2 pins needed to turn it on,on the 10 pin plug. The two pins that need to be closed on the 10 pin plug and the 6 pin plug,shorted pins are on the ends so the plugs only have those two connections between them...hope thats clear?? Mark the two plugs with some whiteout so you get em in correctly. To get the DC out I soldered a#10 insulated wire to a tab that slips in the end of the DC out put plug and thence to the load... I read this three times and it may or not make sense..If it doesnt I will draw a pic and scan it for whoever needs it.. 73 de Bud WØHG -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
RE: [drakelist] PIN diode replacement
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- > On the Collins net last night K4HWB asked me about there > being an easy > way to check/replace the pin diodes in his TR-7 (I checked > into their > net with the TR-7/L-7). Thought I would asked the Drake > group guru's. > I'm assuming he meant on the HPF board (anyway he say the > board that's > buried). I haven't been that deep into mine yet. Its not that hard. The important thing I found was to get a dental pick with a "L" bend in the end to open the hole up after you remove the original. Other than that it is pretty easy. 73 de Bud WOHG -- 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] PS for TR-3
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- The guy is a flaming [EMAIL PROTECTED], I e mailed him a question about what was in,(nb filters etc), an r4c he had listed , and he sends me back this tirade about how it has nothing, and how he breaks them up and makes more money... Sure I'll do business with him, hahahahahaha! 73 de Bud WØHG -- 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] PS7 with non-Drake rigs.
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- --- > -- > Has anyone used the PS7 with non-Drake rigs? I currently > use mine to power > my TR7 and an Astron RS-20A for my K2/100 and everything > else in the shack > that needs DC. It would be great to be able to use the PS7 > with the K2/100 > along with the TR7 (not both at the same time) as I believe > the PS7 is a > better supply than the Astron. I made up a shorting male plug for the female end of the control cable to turn it off and on and use it to power all my "rice boxes",,, bullet proof...Only problem I have had was when I was powering up the sgc 230 tuner. It got rf back into the ps 7 and kicked the internal breaker, I now power the 230 with another cheapo supply and have no problems... 73 de Bud WØHG -- 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] PS7 Voltage Regulation Problem
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- > > I have inherited a TR7/PS7/MN7 station, which was not working, but > rumored to have a power supply problem. Turns out it was the power > supply regulation board was shutting down the supply after reaching > about 4 volts.. By removing a feedback lead, the supply > would regulate > to 13.5v. I replaced the key components on the board - the > regulator > chip (NTE equivalent), a couple of transistors, a zener, > resistor values > all check OK, so the problem is not the 723 chip, but some > part of the > over-voltage protection function. It is not the is large > clamping diode > that grounds the supply in case of a runaway, but somewhere in the Dont know if this is your problem, but I had a ps7 problem where rf was getting into it and shutting it down. fixed that and all was well. (did the same thing on two different ps7's) 73 de Bud WØHG -- 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] T-4XB MAJOR Re-Alignment
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- > I am reviving a T-4XB for a friend. It would not load up > The manual makes reference to a procedure for serious > realignment that > could be obtained on request from customer service, and I > am wondering > if that is available either on the web or someone has it that could > share it. > Kevin, If you will look about two messages back Garey has a c/d that most likely has said info plus about three tons moreI have his cd for the C line and it is invaluable for anything to do with the things...Your friend needs one anyway... Obvious disclaimers,, no interests etc etc etc 73 de Bud WØHG -- 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] Excessive PTO free play
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- allen screw you can adjust, I had to tighten it very slightly. > This shows the location: One of the sites has a size of the allen wrench that is wrong...Dont remember what it is but I am sure someone knows the correct size... 73 de Bud WØHG -- 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] Paint source
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- > -- > Given that price, I can't imagine anyone wanting to paint their own > cabinets. Especially since they're powder-coating them. > > regards, > > Mahlon - K4OQ $125 for a C line, no speaker, seems a bit much IMHO.. (each is 2pc, total 4pc +frt) 73 de Bud WØHG -- 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] Headphones
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- > > Hello Drakesters... > > Any thoughts/opinions on a good set of headphones for my 7-Line? > > 73's > > Jim KJ9A I use some David Clark aviation phones, extremely comfortable and quiet. 73 de Bud WØHG -- 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] L4 power supply problem?
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- > clips - what was odd was that the voltage rose up to about 100V - when I > grounded it the meter read 0 again. When I removed the clip it rose to > about 50V. Finally I put the clip on and left it on and it finally > stayed at 0 with the clips off. I had a 4-1000 amp that had a couple of huge oil filled caps.(utility co. correction)Power off, I could discharge them with a screwdriver to ground, then go back in a couple of minutes,still power off, and they would be built up with enough to draw a nice arc when discharged again... scary...Triple checked the bleeder resistors after I found that.. Suspect that might be the thing for you to look at. 73 de Bud WØHG -- 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] C line Blue filters
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- This is a dumb question, but where do the blue filters go on c lines? The r4c has one in the front of the dials and the t4xc has it in the back. On the meters, it looks like they are both on the side...Any clarification would be appreciated. 73 de Bud WØHG -- 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] D104 element
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- The "kit" from Heil uses a transformer for impedance matching.. Bud W0HG -- 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] D104 element
Its a matching xfmr... Bud -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 5:00 PMTo: sebdesnCc: drakelist@www.zerobeat.netSubject: RE: [drakelist] D104 elementI am not sure as to the kit contains, but betcha its either an amplifier or a matching device or both.73,Jay/AF2CAt 03:19 PM 9/14/05 -0600, you wrote: "sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang--There is a kit from Heil for the 104, looks real interesting..Bud W0HG --Submissions: drakelist@www.zerobeat.netUnsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in bodyHopelessly Lost: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of messageZerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net--
RE: [drakelist] D104 element
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- There is a kit from Heil for the 104, looks real interesting.. Bud W0HG -- 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] 4LF
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Thanks guys for the replies.. Looks like the unit will probably be unusable for me, as I have very, very strong broadcast stations nearby... K1NR said there was a resistor change needed for use on the R4C. I will probably not bother with using it since I can measure 8 or 9v of voltage at the end of my inverted L . The TR7 has an AM filter and goes down to "0", (used to hear WWV 20kc), so that would probably be the reasonable way to go...Or even the GPR90... Guess that goes to show, that all the "great finds" in the junk box, may not be all that great... 73,de Bud WØHG ------ On Behalf of "sebdesn" <[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] 4LF
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi Folks,,, Whilst rooting around in the basement I found a new 4LF..Has anyone used one of these on a R4C?? I may have bought it to use on an R4B a million years ago, but don't remember if I ever used it... 73,de Bud WØHG -- On Behalf of "sebdesn" <[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] Test
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- The list down? just got a post back and havent seen anything for a few days... 73,de Bud WØHG -- On Behalf of "sebdesn" <[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/ --
RE: [drakelist] TR-7 Mic
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[drakelist] Correction: need T4XC/AC7..
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Senior moment (year probably)...Meant to say I need a T4Xc and Ac4 73,de Bud WØHG -- On Behalf of "sebdesn" <[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] Need an R4C/AC4
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I am looking for a R4C and AC4 to go with my R4c...Anyone got an extra one or both floating around??? 73,de Bud WØHG -- On Behalf of "sebdesn" <[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] Need a C line.
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Hi Guys, Just got my GPR90 tweaked up and operational, and now I need a new project. I want to put a C line in the operating position, and, would like to get rid of my extra TR7/ AC7 in the process. Wonder if anyone out there is in a reverse position to me and needs a TR7 and get rid of a C line?? 73,de Bud WØHG -- On Behalf of "sebdesn" <[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/ --
RE: [drakelist] TR7 Display Problem
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Guys, The whole fix was the result of Bill Frost suggesting to make sure the 24v was at the VCO board and then when it was, to check that choke, which was open. That board had never been out of the rig before the problem. It was not out until Bill suggested I check it...When I unsoldered it one lead came loose from the body of the choke, but I don't know if I did it unsoldering it or it was already cracked. There Is also the possibility that when the original damage to the P/s board occurred it took out the choke. I guess when the 24v goes away from the VCO board the display reads 96 MHzAnyway It was Bills direction that led to the fix... 73,de Bud WØHG -- On Behalf of "sebdesn" <[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] TR7 Display Problem
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Well finally Wanted to post the resolution for the archives in case anyone else has this problem. Many thanks to Bill Frost who had the final answer, and Garey Barrell, and Peter VE3AX for some good troubleshooting suggestions. The rig showed 96800.0 on powerup(20m and below) and drifted down slightly. VFO did not change anything. Counter worked properly in "ext"mode. All voltages from p/s board were OK. 10R and 10T on main board were ok and switched properly xmit/ rcv. All oscillator freqs were there and right on. The problem was choke RFC508 which is in the 24v circuit to the VCO board.It is on the VCO board and is in a position that could be easily damaged inserting the board. Replaced that, fired things up, and all is well. Will align and put on the air.. Again thanks to all who helped. This is a great list and in my case, a real lifesaver!!! 73,de Bud WØHG ------ On Behalf of "sebdesn" <[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/ --
RE: [drakelist] 40m net ?
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Nothing heard here in New Mexico. Course 40m at near noon isn't likely to work back east from here. Maybe a 20m freq would be a better choice and worth a try ? ? It's also 2 kc from Highnoon Net on 7240 that is mostly NM AZ and CO stations.Wasn't there today but think NCS is in ABQ on Sun... Bud WØHG ------ On Behalf of "sebdesn" <[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] TR7 Display Problem
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Last message was garbled a bit, lets try this... Garey, Thanks for the response. I went back and re measured all the voltages. on RECV 10R= 10v 10T=0v on XMIT (on parent board) 10R=0v 10T=10v Power supply outputs Pin 1 -5v=-3.5v pin 2 26v=23.2v pin 3 ground pin 4 3.8v pin 5 6.5v pin 6 4.4v pin 7 5.3v pin 8 3.8v pin 9 11-16v input= 13.4v pin 10 10v= 10v pin 11 5v=5v pin 12 ground Not sure why 10R and 10T are now OK. I re seated all the boards. Put an rf sig gen on the counter and it works perfect.With all the voltages nominal I am lost.The fixed (but drifting)96700 readout seems to be twice the IF freq. I also cleaned the wafer switches and the calibrator works Any Ideas short of anchor duty with an eyelet and a rope to moor the boat to???(I guess solid state rigs don't qualify as boat anchors yet?) Bud WØHG -- On Behalf of "sebdesn" <[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] TR7 Display Problem
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Garey, Thanks for the response. I went back and re measured all the voltages. on RECV 10R= 10v 10T=0v Not sure why 10 R and 10 T are Ok now. on XMIT (on parent board) I also 10R=0v re seated all the boards.Put an rf sig gen. on counter 10T=10v and it reads right on.With all the voltages being in reason I am lost. The 96700. readout seems to be twice the IF freq.The calibrator works. Cleaned the wafer Power supply outputsswitches. Pin 1 -5v=-3.5v pin 2 26v=23.2v pin 3 ground pin 4 3.8v pin 5 6.5v pin 6 4.4v pin 7 5.3v pin 8 3.8v pin 9 11-16v input= 13.4v pin 10 10v= 10v pin 11 5v=5v pin 12 ground Any Ideas short of anchor duty with an eyelet and a rope to moor the boat to???(I guess solid state rigs don't qualify as boat anchors yet?) Bud WØHG -- On Behalf of "sebdesn" <[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] TR7 Display problem
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- I have a TR7 that on powerup reads 96670.0 and then drifts down to 96625 after a few minutes. Tuning knob does not change it. Band switch does not change it except on 15 and 10 meters it goes to 9590.Up, down, store,and both fixed are out.aux program is on norm and does not change anything, counter is on norm. Checked +10v and +5v on parent board as ok. In rcv +10T is .386v and +10R is 0v. Ps board 26v dc reg is 23.2v. The -5v dc out of the power supply board is -3.5v. Control voltages are 3.8 6.5 4.4 5.3 3.8v . About 10 years ago the thing would power up at (I think)37XXX and hunt. Talked to Drake and they said check a resistor on ps board. Did, and it was smoked and replaced it.Still did not play, was busy and put it on shelf till now. Any direction would be appreciated. Also would like to thank Peter VE3AX for his magnum opus on changing of the pin diodes in the TR7. Just did that on my other one,worked great. Bud WØHG -- On Behalf of "sebdesn" <[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] TR7 pin diodes
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Thanks guys for the info, especially Peter for the instalation direction. I had printed it out some time ago and could not find it. I am finally done with my summer kitchen cabinet building project, so I can get to the bench and back on the air with the TR7. Thanks again to all who replied!73 Bud Schieving WØHG -- On Behalf of "sebdesn" <[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] Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 13:42:58 -0700
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Need to do the pin diodes in one of my TR's, and not sure what the number would be..May have some in the junk box if I can identify them..Think I have the procedure printed out somewhere. any direction would be appreciated... Bud Schieving WØHG -- On Behalf of "sebdesn" <[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] TR-7 Receiver Noise
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- BE CAREFUL OF THE JUMPER ON THE CONTROL CABLE IT IS LINE VOLTAGE!!! Bud Schieving WØHG > Try this: > - disconnect the AC-line! > - remove the PS7 control cable on the rear panel of the TR7 > - make a temporary connection with a piece of wire between pins 1 > and 2 of > the PS7 control cable connector. The PS7 is switched to "ON" mode now. > - carefully connect the AC power ------ On Behalf of "sebdesn" <[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] Another outdoor connection question
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- --- > Bill, > Get a tube (for your calking gun, if you prefer) of silicone > sealer at your > local builder's supply store. It will seal this connection, and > can be cut > away later if needed. I would tape over the metal connections at the > antenna itself first, as the vinegar in the silicone can corrode those > connections. The silicone will fill the void between the braid > of the coax > and its outer jacket far better than anything else I have tried. > 73, There is a similer product called Lexel, it is clear and does not have the acid residue and is just as bullet proof as silconeYou can get it at paint stores and big boxes...Great stuff... Bud Schieving WØHG ------ On Behalf of "sebdesn" <[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] MN-7 MN-2700 knobs?
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- - > The knob is a plastic cylinder that fits on the ends of the two metal > lever switches. > The cylinder is plastic, about 1/2 in long and maybe 1/4 in diameter > (I'll have to dig the broken ones out of the drawer to measure). > They just slip over the flat metal lever and are held on by friction. > They have a nasty habit of cracking along the length of the cylinder > and are small enough that any glue job is almost certainly doomed. Sterling, This is a website that sells 1/4" ABS rod, all you need to do is, put a longer than you need chunk in a drill and round the end and polish it,(use fine sand paper and rubbing compound), cut it off to length drill a suitable hole in the other end for the switch,and viola, you be done...That is assuming there are no other ridges etc to make... Bud Schieving WØHG http://www.k-mac-plastics.net/abs-rod.htm ------ On Behalf of "sebdesn" <[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] MN-7 MN-2700 knobs?
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- > Hi to all my fellow Drake users. I have both a MN-7 and a MN-2700, and > on both the plastic knob/tip on the lever switches are broken. Anyone > out there have 4 I can buy? They are the black plastic cylinders that > fit over the ends of the two lever switches that are under the large > tuning knobs. Anyone have any idea where to get equivalents if no > originals are available? I have them wrapped in black electrical tape > but it doesn't look too good :-) If they are just cylinders, you could just buy solid black rod stock of some suitable colored plastic and drill and tap for the switch stud and then and smooth and radius the ends. If its a turnable,(in a lathe), form put it in your wood lathe, or send it to me and I will turn it on my metal lathe.I am not sure what it looks like so a drawing/picture would be helpful. Bud Schieving WØHG ------ On Behalf of "sebdesn" <[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] Interesting
"sebdesn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- > Patents, as I found out in the corporate world, is no big deal. > Patents are > usurped every day. Furthermore, there are many patents issued for useless > devices that have no practical application. > When I was in the plastics biz, was at a meeting where this guy had the worlds greatest invention , and wanted us to make/market it. It was a clear plastic plate that fit under a toilet seat and kept things from hitting the water and splashing you...Made a very quick and exit from meeting and ROFLAO'ed a lot Bud WØHG ------ On Behalf of "sebdesn" <[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] TR-7
Well Folks, all this talk about the TR7 has made me decide to get off the dime and see if I can get my 2 going. Bought em both new. Hope the rcvr is better than the 745 Im using on 160.Have a BC xmtr about two miles down the street...not good... One of em has the pin diodes out of it, and the other has a problem in the display,it won't lock up.There was a resistor that was blown out on the front board and the ferrite choke, or what ever it is, is cracked. When I get em apart will ask for some of the great advice I see here.. Incidently my first Drake was the 2c and a Ranger, then R4B, T4xb then the TR7's. Wish I still had em all! Bud WØHG -- 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/ --
