Re: [Drakelist] Drake 2B

2011-06-05 Thread Dino Papas
Joe - you may want to check out Garey's CD service manual for the 2B at: http://www.k4oah.com/Drake_new7/2-B.html 73 - Dino KL0S On Jun042011, at 2346 PM, Joe Connor wrote: Today, I picked up a very beat-up Drake 2B at a garage sale, and I need some help and advice: 1. The set works

Re: [Drakelist] Drake 2B

2011-06-05 Thread Don Cunningham
Man, you are quick, Dino. I was typing the very same thing as I saw your message. You just can't beat Garey's CD's for answering Drake questions!!! Also, Joe, for intermittents, I would suggest checking the bandswitch on the 2B. DeOxit on the contacts, or at the very least work the

[Drakelist] Fwd: Drake 2B

2011-06-05 Thread Dino Papas
Ops, forgot to send to the list in case others are interested. Begin forwarded message: From: Dino Papas k...@cox.net Date: Jun 05, 2011 0859 AM EDT To: posta_libero radioradi...@libero.it Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Drake 2B Sure, Garey has a CD available for the TR-4 as well:

[Drakelist] Inproved audio amp for R-4C

2011-06-05 Thread Neil M Califano
Does Sherwood or anyone offer an improved audio amp for the R-4C? Does the new amp draw more current? ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] Inproved audio amp for R-4C

2011-06-05 Thread Don Cunningham
www.sherweng.com and the link for R4C kits is on the home page. 73, Don, WB5HAK ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

[Drakelist] Drake Items

2011-06-05 Thread Paul Christensen
I have the following items available, shipping extra: Sherwood AMP-4 audio amplifier upgrade for R-4C: $30. Two available, used perfect condition. Sherwood R-4C 600 Hz 1st I.F. Roofing Filter, new never installed: $90 Sherwood R-4C Two-filter switching with PC board RF relays with

Re: [Drakelist] Inproved audio amp for R-4C

2011-06-05 Thread Jim Shorney
On Sun, 5 Jun 2011 13:13:08 -0700 (PDT), Neil M Califano wrote: Does Sherwood or anyone offer an improved audio amp for the R-4C? Does the new amp draw more current? Velleman offers an audio amp kit that is very close to the Sherwood design. It's a hi-fi amp, so the circuit should be tweaked

[Drakelist] (no subject)

2011-06-05 Thread sebdesnCC
Am I the only one who is getting lots of duplicate posts from the list ,(same sent times??? May be my stupid mail program?? Bud W0HG ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

[Drakelist] Sherwood and Inrad

2011-06-05 Thread Neil M Califano
Does Sherwood manufacture their own crystals? Is Inrad a separate entity? ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] Inproved audio amp for R-4C

2011-06-05 Thread David
Yes. Look them up. Have had one installed for 15 + years. David Assaf, III W5XU -Original Message- From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of Jim Shorney Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2011 6:51 PM To: Drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re:

[Drakelist] Duplicates

2011-06-05 Thread Don Cunningham
Bud, It must be your mail program or something. I'm not getting duplicates. 73, Don, WB5HAK___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

[Drakelist] Drake TR-4C V7

2011-06-05 Thread jeffers.rj
Hello All, I recently acquired a Drake TR-4C SN 39893. On removing the top cover, for a tentative inspection, I discovered that V7, the RF Amp, had been changed from a 12BA6 (Remote Cutoff Pentode) to a Telefunken 12AU6 (Sharp Cutoff Pentode). According to the RCA Receiving Tube Manual both

Re: [Drakelist] Drake TR-4C V7

2011-06-05 Thread Jim Shorney
On Mon, 6 Jun 2011 14:22:07 +1200, jeffers...@xtra.co.nz wrote: The TR-4C does receive but, as the circuitry was designed using a Remote Cutoff Pentode, is the use of a Sharp Cutoff Pentode degrading the performance of the Rig ? Should I replace the 12AU6 with a 12BA6 or leave well enough