Re: [Drakelist] How to clean Drake knobs?

I tried to reply earlier, and it didn't go to the list. I took the suggestion of my good friend, Mike, K2UXE, and went to a drafting supply house (or you could check an art supply store) and bought a Marvy/Uchida "Extra Fine Opaque White" paint pen. It works great on the knob indicator lines, and

Re: [Drakelist] How to clean Drake knobs?

On Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:24:27 -0500, Garey Barrell wrote: >White Testor's model paint works, but requires a deft touch with a small >brush to "keep it within the lines". I use the Testor's with a toothpick method, and end up with some REALLY white markings. Sometimes I use Scotch tape to mask th

Re: [Drakelist] How to clean Drake knobs?

Al - AES stocks it. 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 4-B, C-Line& TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs wenj...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for all the replies. My eyes are not the best and I don't think I can keep the paint where I want it. Needing something easy I think I will go with

Re: [Drakelist] How to clean Drake knobs?

Thanks for all the replies. My eyes are not the best and I don't think I can keep the paint where I want it. Needing something easy I think I will go with the Lacquer Stik. Now I just need to find it in this small town or wait until I get to Phoenix. Al, n7ioh Payson, AZ On Feb 15, 201

Re: [Drakelist] How to clean Drake knobs?

The Lacquer Stik is the "almost official" way to fill the knobs. i think it's easiest because you just rub it in and wipe off the excess. Some use "White-out", but that's getting hard to find! White Testor's model paint works, but requires a deft touch with a small brush to "keep it within th

Re: [Drakelist] rubber feet for ac-4

Wayne - Not the same thing. The ones Drake used are a hard rubber with the 6-32 machine screw molded into the rubber. These screw into threaded holes in the AC-4 cabinet. The ones you reference are apparently for screwing into a wooden item. 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 4-

Re: [Drakelist] TR-7 transmit audio problem

On Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:06:58 -0700, K Allen wrote: > The transmitted audio varies from a shrill squeal to a low, mostly > unintelligible rumble as the receiver's VFO is passed through the signal. > >Any one have any ideas about what the problem might be? Have you done the fixed passband alig

Re: [Drakelist] How to clean Drake knobs?

Bud I cleaned mine in the kitchen sink with dish soap and a toothbrush. Maybe not a great idea as some of the white came off. I have not yet tried it but Lacquer Stick is a product that Gun Smiths use for white markings or Sanford white china marker, available at most art supply stores. Maybe mo

Re: [Drakelist] rubber feet for ac-4

The new McMaster-Carr number for the black bumper dome 7/16 dia. feet is 95495K121. They fit in the depression of the spacers on the cabinets. Mike AA8W - Original Message - From: "Garey Barrell" To: Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 4:25 PM Subject: Re: [Drakelist] rubber feet for

Re: [Drakelist] VOX Relay Cable connector for AC-4

Thanks for the Info on the VOX connector. Now that the T4Xb is working again I will be back to testing the Amp (Alpha 78) when I get the amp keying cables made up. Checked in to some 40M nets and left the T4 on for a few days. Seems solid again. Still has the cover off on the 'bench'. K3PG ___

[Drakelist] TR-7 transmit audio problem

After doing some low tech repair of the digital frequency display on my TR-7 (SN 3173) I decided to try it out on the air. Had it for 2 years now but never transmitted, just used the receiver. Anyway, using a correctly wired Drake 7077 mic my friend across town advised that my audio was terrib

Re: [Drakelist] VOX Relay Cable connector for AC-4

On Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:44:14 -0600, David Assaf wrote: >In the old days of tv sets that had removeable backs supply houses would sell >a cheater cord that would go between the back that is removed and the set >itself. This extension was an exact fit for the receptacle on the power >supply.you c

Re: [Drakelist] rubber feet for ac-4

No..these will work but not like the originals. My originals had the short brass threaded pc molded into the half-pherical bumper. They are approx 1/2" diameter. Curt Wayne Rogers wrote: Am I missing something - these rubber feet are available at hardware stores. For example Ace has them:

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

Re: [Drakelist] rubber feet for ac-4

Am I missing something - these rubber feet are available at hardware stores. For example Ace has them: http://www.acehardwareoutlet.com/%282ex2pyfscyjubp45etslnr45%29/SearchResults.aspx?SimpleSearchValue=rubber+bumper+round They list two sizes - 1" and 7/8" but I've seen other sizes (smaller).

Re: [Drakelist] rubber feet for ac-4

Gary: Wow, guess I finally got lucky on something. My AC-4 still has the 4 rubber feet under it. 73, Ken - N0VA Thats why so many supplies no longer have the rubber bumper feet! IF you HAD the feet, you could use them to hold the supply in also, and if more had done that back in the 60's

[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? Thanks Al, n7ioh Payson, AZ __

Re: [Drakelist] rubber feet for ac-4

The round rubber feet with 6-32 stud can be bought at McMaster-Carr part no. 9541K8. The self adhesive rubber bumpers that fit into the bottom of the feet on the 4 line and 7 line etc. are McMaster-Carr part no. 95495K121. 73 Joe KC9LAD At 02:14 PM 2/15/2010, you wrote: First Thanks to all wh

Re: [Drakelist] rubber feet for ac-4

Jim - The rubber feet are supplied to sit the power supply on a table or shelf. They are removed when the supply is installed inside an MS-4 and replace with regular 6-32 Pan Head (or Round Head, or Allen Cap, or ...) whatever screws you have handy! Thats why so many supplies no longer have

[Drakelist] rubber feet for ac-4

First Thanks to all who responded on the desoldering tool. Lots of ideas I never new. Next I am looking for the four feet that I need to put a AC-4 into a MS-4 cabinet. I understand they are rubber and I would imagine keep the ps from scratching the inside if the cabinet. But I am not sure. Any

Re: [Drakelist] VOX Relay Cable connector for AC-4

Paul - Check Or do what Drake did, and fab a small aluminum plate with three holes in it. One in the center for an RCA style phono jack, and smaller ones on either side to match up with the holes in the AC-4 chassis. Or ... See

Re: [Drakelist] VOX Relay Cable connector for AC-4

In the old days of tv sets that had removeable backs supply houses would sell a cheater cord that would go between the back that is removed and the set itself. This extension was an exact fit for the receptacle on the power supply.you can also bring out the two wires thru the chassis ans go