[Drakelist] AC-4R new instructions beta tester

2011-03-06 Thread Eugene Balinski
All, Someone mentioned that they were going to do a re-write of the AC4R instructions from the Heathkit shop. As one of my AC4's has recently gone south, and I have a second one that needs a rebuild, and I just ordered a rebuild kit from the Heathkit shop, I would like to volunteer to

[Drakelist] Heathkit shop AC4R status

2011-03-06 Thread mike bryce
Boys and girls. I figured this would be as good of a place as any. If you or anyone you know of has ordered an AC4R ps kit or a L7R kit I'll be shipping out those products as soon as I can. I'm waiting on some parts. Those should be here this coming week but... Friday night my wife had a

[Drakelist] Drake2-NT with Heathkit HG-10B won't work on 15 Meters

2011-03-06 Thread Jim Bo
No output on 15 Meters with HG-10B VFO. All other bands work OK and I get output except for 15 Meters. I have done the modification where RFC1 of V1A is changed from 350 uH to 1 mH. 2-NT with HG-10B works on 80, 40, 20 and 10 Meters, won't work on 15 meters. 2-NT works on all bands when I use

Re: [Drakelist] Heathkit shop AC4R status

2011-03-06 Thread Richard Knoppow
- Original Message - From: mike bryce proso...@sssnet.com To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2011 11:58 AM Subject: [Drakelist] Heathkit shop AC4R status Boys and girls. I figured this would be as good of a place as any. If you or anyone you know of has ordered an

[Drakelist] T-4XB / Heathkit SB-200 connection cable needed.

2011-03-06 Thread Joe Loverti
Hi guys, I want to use my Heathkit SB-200 amp with my T-4XB. Does anyone have a source for the interconnect cable or instructions on how to fabricate one? Thanks in advance! ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net

[Drakelist] T-4XC load question

2011-03-06 Thread kc9cdt
Gang, Well I had a ball this week end with the DX contestI used te Drake C lne most of the time! Just like the old days. I did se the TT OII and Collins some too. On (T-4XC) 80 40, when I tune up. When I advance the load control it is fine... peaks out then just (very slightly) after

[Drakelist] TR4 Meter and Receiver Issue

2011-03-06 Thread Jonathan Duffy
I fired up a TR4 I was given that had been sitting idle for 15 years and have several issues with it. The major one at the moment is that meters are erratic or not responsive at all. For Plate Amps Meter: No movement when trying to set power supply bias. No movement when advancing Xmtr gain

[Drakelist] 2-AQ

2011-03-06 Thread Neil M Califano
Does the 2-AQ Q multiplier work in the audio or IF stage? ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] 2-AQ

2011-03-06 Thread Ron
All Drake Q-multipliers worked with the IF frequency. The q-multiplier cabinets also typically had a speaker in them for the rig. --- On Sun, 3/6/11, Neil M Califano cchange...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Neil M Califano cchange...@yahoo.com Subject: [Drakelist] 2-AQ To: Drakelist@zerobeat.net

[Drakelist] (no subject)

2011-03-06 Thread Neil M Califano
All Drake Q-multipliers worked with the IF frequency. The q-multiplier cabinets also typically had a speaker in them for the rig. Was a cable run from the 2-AQ to the receiver? Where did it plug in? ___ Drakelist mailing list

Re: [Drakelist] T-4XC load question

2011-03-06 Thread kc9cdt
Ah HAH! Yes, I think that was it...The load var cap was not shorting but, on the front section of the 3, in the mid range...it was very close. Maybe close enough to arc?? Anyways, I adjusted 3 different platesit to provide more clearance, and so far it is working OK Thanks Garey! I

[Drakelist] 2-AQ

2011-03-06 Thread Neil M Califano
All Drake Q-multipliers worked with the IF frequency. The q-multiplier cabinets also typically had a speaker in them for the rig. Was a cable run from the 2-AQ to the receiver? Where did it plug in? ___ Drakelist mailing list

Re: [Drakelist] (no subject)

2011-03-06 Thread Steve Berg
It plugs into a 4 pin socket on the back of the receiver. On 3/6/2011 7:10 PM, Neil M Califano wrote: All Drake Q-multipliers worked with the IF frequency. The q-multiplier cabinets also typically had a speaker in them for the rig. Was a cable run from the 2-AQ to the receiver? Where did it

Re: [Drakelist] (no subject)

2011-03-06 Thread Ron
They went into a 4-pin socket similar to the calibrator socket, only on the back apron of the radio (at least this is where it is on the 2B). --- On Sun, 3/6/11, Neil M Califano cchange...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Neil M Califano cchange...@yahoo.com Subject: [Drakelist] (no subject) To:

Re: [Drakelist] 2-AQ

2011-03-06 Thread Ron
They went into a 4-pin socket similar to the calibrator socket, only on the back apron of the radio (at least this is where it is on the 2B). Sorry, I replied to the bank subject one too. --- On Sun, 3/6/11, Neil M Califano cchange...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Neil M Califano

Re: [Drakelist] 2-AQ

2011-03-06 Thread john
They work remarkably well ... it takes some time to mess with them to get them scoped out, but they're really useful. I particularly like the PEAK function. John k5MO ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net

[Drakelist] 2-AQ

2011-03-06 Thread Neil M Califano
Can the 2-AQ be used with the R series? ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] 2-AQ

2011-03-06 Thread k0occ
No. 2-AQ and 2-BQ operate with the 455 kc I.F. stage of the 2-A and 2-B. There is no 455 kc stage in the R series. Their IF freq are 5645 kc and 50 kc. 73, Ernie, k0occ - Original Message - From: Neil M Califano cchange...@yahoo.com To: Drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Sunday, March

Re: [Drakelist] Heathkit shop AC4R status

2011-03-06 Thread james adriansen
Mike, Your wife comes first - no question about it. We all hope she has a speedy recovery! take care, 73 James AJ4VP On Sun, Mar 6, 2011 at 2:58 PM, mike bryce proso...@sssnet.com wrote: Boys and girls. I figured this would be as good of a place as any. If you or anyone you know of has

Re: [Drakelist] T-4XB / Heathkit SB-200 connection cable needed.

2011-03-06 Thread Don Cunningham
Joe, Since I don't see a dozen replies to your problem, let me take a stab at it. You hook from your AC4 power supply (the 2 pin funny looking jack) to the RCA on your SB-200 to key it. ALC on the AC4 is already an RCA. I would change the 2 pin jack to an RCA myself as the 2 pin plug, if you

Re: [Drakelist] T-4XB / Heathkit SB-200 connection cable needed.

2011-03-06 Thread Don Cunningham
Poor proofreading. Fourth line down, hold should read hole. Darned 63 year old fingers, hi. 73, Don, WB5HAK___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist