Re: [Drakelist] UV-3 Schematic-ans

2017-02-15 Thread Gypsymt34
Dale If you do not get a response from someone else, email me direct. I will be home this weekend and yes I have the schematics on a disc, but I do not remember if they show voltages. Carl WD8NHK In a message dated 2/14/2017 10:04:02 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, pari...@frontier.com

[Drakelist] Drake TR7 filter wanted

2014-11-22 Thread Gypsymt34
Hello all, Any of you have a TR7 500khz filter that you feel is excess and would like to sell? Contact Carl WD8NHK _gypsymt34@aol.com_ (mailto:gypsym...@aol.com) ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net

Re: [Drakelist] Drake TR7 filter accquirred

2014-11-22 Thread Gypsymt34
Hi Folks, A fellow Drakester came through...thanks for reading. Carl wd8nhk In a message dated 11/22/2014 11:43:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, gypsym...@aol.com writes: Hello all, Any of you have a TR7 500khz filter that you feel is excess and would like to sell? Carl WD8NHK

Re: [Drakelist] List not dead other

2013-12-17 Thread Gypsymt34
Hope everyone has a very Merry ChristmasI'm politically incorrect enough to post that. 73, Thom k3hrn The same to you Thom. If my memory serves; You certainly are having fun in the snow with Christmas in N. H. Carl WD8NHK PS. I'm definitely not one for political restraints of

Re: [Drakelist] R4A

2013-10-11 Thread Gypsymt34
Woops I didn't send to the list.Carl In a message dated 10/11/2013 7:47:51 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, gypsym...@aol.com writes: In a message dated 10/11/2013 7:31:55 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, w1es1...@triad.rr.com writes: If swapping the tube brings no resolution, check all

Re: [Drakelist] Aluminum disk insert for TR-7 mode switch and band switch knobs

2013-04-23 Thread Gypsymt34
pa...@hal-pc.org writes: Any one know where I can buy a couple of aluminum disk inserts for the TR-7 mode switch and band switch knobs? 73, Paul, W5NTQ Hi Paul, Google KE9PQ; He has the inserts, and for that matter knobs, I just looked. Carl wd8nhk

Re: [Drakelist] [DrakeRadio] Drake TR-M

2013-03-23 Thread Gypsymt34
Hi all, Selling my Drake TR-M.. M = Marine It is brand new, never put it in the boat. Obviously never used, still in its original Drake unopened box. This is an HF rig. SSB or AM 150W PEP It has the optional 12 V power supply. It has a built in antenna tuner, can tune a 23 ft vert.

Re: [Drakelist] TR-4C Parts needed

2012-11-03 Thread Gypsymt34
_eugeneb@nni.com_ (mailto:euge...@nni.com) writes: Need a top for the PA finals cage and a new Plate control shaft for a TR-4C.Gene K1NR Gene, Some of the TR4/4c's didn't have a top for the finals. In addition some of the final tube heights won't allow the cover which I think is why

Re: [Drakelist] TR5 schematic diagram

2012-07-18 Thread Gypsymt34
In a message dated 7/18/2012 8:19:13 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ars.f...@wanadoo.fr writes: TR5, need the schematic drawings TR5 schematic was in a pocket in the back of the owners manual. Physically it is about 2' x 3'. If you want to defray cost I can get to a Kinko have them copy and

Re: [Drakelist] W-4 Meter Movement

2012-07-15 Thread Gypsymt34
I'm having terrible luck replacing mine. Anybody have one of=r know of an existing substitute? 200ma Steve KA9MOT The actual meter from an MN2000. Mine is already gone.. Carl WD8NHK ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net

Re: [Drakelist] R4B Transformer temp

2012-06-18 Thread Gypsymt34
euge...@nni.com writes: R4B. I noticed that even the transformer seemed very warm - virtually hot. Probably the tube just to the right of it, a small fan on top of the case helps a lot. Carl WD8NHK that's what I do with my R4___ Drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] (no subject)

2012-04-13 Thread Gypsymt34
Hi all, Just checking, have not seen any messages since Apr.7., checked the archives to verify that It didn't seem to be me related. Carl wd8nhk___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] Drake Front Panels

2012-03-12 Thread Gypsymt34
In a message dated 3/12/2012 2:24:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, k...@yahoo.com writes: Is anyone presently make replacement front panels? _http://www.wb4hfn.com/DRAKE/DrakeArticles/FrontPanels/KF4MW-Panels.htm_ (http://www.wb4hfn.com/DRAKE/DrakeArticles/FrontPanels/KF4MW-Panels.htm)

[Drakelist] odd question non Drake

2012-01-25 Thread Gypsymt34
Hi to the group, Am working on a Icom transceiver. Long story short. Power supply switching type, all stuff pc mount (quite the build, as in bomb proof, literally screwed lids etc unit ), in any case a rattle...Got it apart.. AND FELT LUCKY ..Has anyone ever seen an aluminum cap

Re: [Drakelist] power cord/other

2012-01-21 Thread Gypsymt34
w1es1...@earthlink.net writes: Yes - the hot lead should always be the lead that is fused. I don't always use the word always (or, for the record, never), but in this case I shall make an exception...Steve Wedge, W1ES/4 Hi Group, Steves comments got me to thinking and that is unusual at

Re: [Drakelist] power cord/other

2012-01-21 Thread Gypsymt34
w4...@aol.com writes: In order for this to work, that ribbed side of the line cord must be inserted in the wall socket so that the ribbed side pin of the plug goes into the larger slot in the socket. If it is inserted the other way around, you are no better off than you were before.

Re: [Drakelist] drake gear for sale

2012-01-14 Thread Gypsymt34
You are selling your mom, and what does she say about it ? Or is it that you just promote advertising. Carl wd8nhk In a message dated 1/14/2012 2:55:52 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, n...@juno.com writes: hi gang have the following for sale if anyone interested. serious inquires only

[Drakelist] Morse Key

2011-12-23 Thread Gypsymt34
Hi all, Do we have any collectors of old morse straight keys in the group? I suddenly find myself with a an original well used/abused WW2, J41A ( which is an unusual piece) to dispose of. This was from a 90+ yr old lady, and I don't think she wanted to give it away, more like she's

Re: [Drakelist] Nastiest Drake Gear

2011-12-22 Thread Gypsymt34
In a message dated 12/21/2011 11:48:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, w...@roadrunner.com writes: First remove the crystals. They occasionally fail and are needed. Wailll, I think the PTO should come out of there too, and then of course someone will say the relay, and oh yeah the light bulb

Re: [Drakelist] Nastiest Drake

2011-12-22 Thread Gypsymt34
Hi All, Well I see that upay has it at $20, someone wanted for parts. If it was at a ham flea market I'd probably be idiotic enough to buy it for that too, but darned if I would pay 2x , shipping on top. Carl wd8nhk___ Drakelist mailing list

Re: [Drakelist] Nastiest Drake Gear

2011-12-21 Thread Gypsymt34
lee.hi...@gmail.com writes: Or Worked last time I used it! 73 de Lee Hiers, AA4GA Now wait a sec there Lee, I resemble that remark. Have an R4 that I have not touched for perhaps four years. Of course if I were going to sell which I am not morals would come into play and I'd have

[Drakelist] Looking for a meter

2011-12-19 Thread Gypsymt34
HI all, My annual Christmas looking for. JUST the meter from an MN4c, MN75, MN7, MN2700 is what I am really looking for. A basket case of any of them, burned up, mutilated, dropped and bent up.??? I am not interested in a working unit. Anyone out there have a unit, that fits the description,

Re: [Drakelist] I've got a job ahead of me.

2011-11-23 Thread Gypsymt34
Hello Steve, w1es1...@earthlink.net writes: Does anyone have more information on which components are mounted on this board? FWIW modsDK _http://www.mods.dk/view.php?ArticleId=3237_ (http://www.mods.dk/view.php?ArticleId=3237) has three pieces of information on an SPR4 The owners

[Drakelist] Drake L7 ?'s

2011-11-05 Thread Gypsymt34
Hello all, Using an L7 which has seen very light use, does sit in a non heated or ac'd atmosphere. I do not have the manual home with me, nor the schematic. The problem. When used in the bypass mode ( not on ) I can get reception, but tend to have the volume up on the tcvr.. When I key

[Drakelist] Parting out MN2000 no choice.

2011-10-21 Thread Gypsymt34
Hello to the group. MN2000...Whats left; The cabinet, the inner box and chassis, brkts etc, the big variable caps (and both big knobs). The front face plate (nice) . The inductor coils. The circuit board for driving the meter, the wafer switch, the small switch ( knob ) reset swr. The

Re: [Drakelist] MN-7 Tuner

2011-10-18 Thread Gypsymt34
_kj6cfi@yahoo.com_ (mailto:kj6...@yahoo.com) writes: I am looking for an MN-7 tuner in good condition. Denny Dollahon, KJ6CFI While you are looking around if you find a meter for one let me know. Carl wd8nhk___ Drakelist mailing list

[Drakelist] anybody have

2011-08-08 Thread Gypsymt34
Hi all, Nosing around for a non functional Drake CS-7 remote antenna switch ...remote box, complete. Yes I know it probably got hit by lightning. Anyone out there have one they want to part with? If so please email back direct. Carl wd8nhk (Dayton,

Re: [Drakelist] Drake

2011-06-12 Thread Gypsymt34
top...@att.net writes: Lookin for any info on Drake Equipment,Im a newbe to the world of Ham Suggest you refer to _www.wb4hfn.com_ (http://www.wb4hfn.com) and be ready for a lot of info. Carl wd8nhk___ Drakelist mailing list

Re: [Drakelist] Weller 100/140 vs heat

2011-03-28 Thread Gypsymt34
Weller 100/140 gun Insufficient heat. I have found that about once a year I have to back off on the nuts that hold the soldering tip in place and re snug them down. Probably gets oxidized ? In any case and this may be in particular to my guns ( I have two of those ) If I can't hear

Re: [Drakelist] T-4s CONVERT

2011-03-16 Thread Gypsymt34
kih...@yahoo.com writes: I could convert my T-4X back to T-4 if a front panel can be obtained, and increase the resale value. hi. Well this is your lucky day... How about a brand new T4 front panel (unpunched) , chassis (bare), inner chassis lid, and outer cabinet. And what might

[Drakelist] TR7 BCD stuff..GURU's beware

2011-03-03 Thread Gypsymt34
Hi all, Here is a chance for all of the gurus to shineAnyone got a good set of truth tables, for a Digital Control Board and a Translator Board Original headache, never mind that there (still) is no sound . DR7 board 2 Megs down. Ok I'm going a little cockeyed. Digital control Board to

Re: [Drakelist] Switch Knobs

2011-02-19 Thread Gypsymt34
rasta...@verizon.net writes: Does anybody have any spares or know of a source? Tony Sorry Tony, I do not. However on one I used clear heat shrink after a very thin glue up. Its still holding, I did both to make them look the same and prevent further incedent ...ERGO save the pieces Carl

Re: [Drakelist] R-4 serials

2011-02-07 Thread Gypsymt34
_donc@martineer.net_ (mailto:d...@martineer.net) writes: Speaking of Donnie, does ANYONE know what happened to him in relation to Drakes and Drake parts?? I purchased a basket case TR4 and a TR4c from him in a couple of years ago. Went to his home to get them and he said (loose quote) he

Re: [Drakelist] Drake R4 serial numbet

2011-02-07 Thread Gypsymt34
Wondered if anyone was going to start this. My Drake R4 is serial number 861. John, K5PGW I've got number 270 Carl wd8nhk ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] line cords

2011-02-01 Thread Gypsymt34
Just happened to think that comment reply might be appropriate to the whole list. Often, these meters connected one side of the line to the chassis of the meter, so that when you connect the negative of the meter to the radio, sometimes you'll get quite a surprise. Yep, just be careful

[Drakelist] Parts wanted

2011-01-22 Thread Gypsymt34
Hi to the group, Don't ask why, I'm already kicking myself. 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

[Drakelist] Spam

2011-01-20 Thread Gypsymt34
Hi all, wonder what/who is contaminated allowed all of the spam in, must have been twenty of em. Son tells me its probably somebody who sent in a question or reply from their 4th gen device. Carl wd8nhk___ Drakelist mailing list

[Drakelist] TR7 nada

2011-01-10 Thread Gypsymt34
Hello to the group. TR7 A: I have reseated all the boards. Stored unit for nine months. Hooked up yesterday. Digital freqs way off, 12xxx while in 20 M position 5xxx while in 40 M position...etc Did have some signals (SSB) input on the 20 M position, but mechanical dial says way off

Re: [Drakelist] Darn TR7

2010-12-22 Thread Gypsymt34
gypsym...@aol.com writes: Well here I go again. TR7 suddenly decides to not hold the digital frequency readout. Yes reseating the boards did resolve. Went through all of them. Wish I had the Aux 7 modules done so I could have plugged that board in now considering. Sigh...your laugh for

[Drakelist] Drake Meter Question

2010-12-11 Thread Gypsymt34
Hello all, Does anyone out there have JUST the meter from an MN4c, MN7, MN75, or WH70 to 300 watts. Functional or not. Carl wd8nhk___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

[Drakelist] MN2000 basket FS

2010-12-07 Thread Gypsymt34
Hello all, Have a Drake MN2000 chassis with variable capacitors. Chassis,inner and outer cabinet shells. This is the only item I have ever been stung at through Upay when offered by a fellow ham. What happened ? Meter and its circuitry intact. All the knobs intact except no antenna

[Drakelist] Service CD's

2010-12-05 Thread Gypsymt34
To all, I have both the B line and the TR4c CD's and they are very easy to work with and have material you don't have available anywhere else. So if Garey say's he has the CD for R4A T4x if I had them I'd get it. Carl WD8NHK___ Drakelist mailing

Re: [Drakelist] MN-2700 Problems

2010-10-28 Thread Gypsymt34
_richfb...@sbcglobal.net_ (mailto:richfb...@sbcglobal.net) writes: Thoughts, suggestions? Thanks for all advice offered. 73 W5BXE Rich, I went through that on an MN4c yes it was the diodes both were bleeding backwards when out of circuit and tested. The ones they use in all of the units

Re: [Drakelist] Looking for an AC-4

2010-10-16 Thread Gypsymt34
ph...@aol.com writes: Looking for a Drake AC-4 power supply in good shape, must be complete functional even if not re-habbed/re-capped/upgraded. Just need the supply, Paul, K4MSG I have one, intact, original, and functional, will even sell the Heathkit recap package which is not

[Drakelist] Drake Cabinet painting

2010-10-14 Thread Gypsymt34
Hi folks, FWIW Took a cabinet up to Hartzell in Miamisburg, OH today, as they did the original Drake cabinets. I live about three miles from them. Was going to have refinished. I had sticky paint, which is/was literally impossible to sand off. In any case somewhere in the list stuff it

[Drakelist] Looking for a part a bit of other

2010-05-20 Thread Gypsymt34
Hi to the group, I am looking for a meter...defunct fine. Drake MN (antenna tuner) 4c, 7, 75 or even a WH7 These are all rectangular surface mount, although mounted in back of the panel. Anyone got one in their junk box? I really want JUST the meter, unless you happen to have a

[Drakelist] Drake sales literature

2010-04-13 Thread Gypsymt34
Hello to the group, First Call, for a Drake memorabilia item. Drake sales literature. Original, uncreased, not yellowedquite nice. Price includes postage in the continental 48 states. Other would be additional. For the person who collects the 2 series. Two pieces of literature as a

[Drakelist] parts person

2010-03-29 Thread Gypsymt34
Hi to the group, Is John the TR7 dude (the parts man) still available ? My old listing does not get him, he used to be all over Upay, but I have not seen an ad of late. Thanks if you know an answer. Carl WD8NHK ___ Drakelist mailing list

Re: [Drakelist] 4 5 or 7 series connectors.

2010-03-09 Thread Gypsymt34
To the group, I have already responded to Halo net in Re the twelve pin for the 4 series. Now for Bob AD3K, I do have a spare Bat connector 4 pin keyed female with a side entrance for the cables for the 5 or 7 series. I'm sure something could be arranged, The problem as always is the

Re: [Drakelist] tr7

2010-02-24 Thread Gypsymt34
To the group, Second best I've found is from WB3CEZ on EBay. It's a CD with great scans and full size schematics. $10 +$2.00. I also have this disc and cannot argue that it is reasonable and easily read. However it does not have the schematic of the main board which in the Drake

[Drakelist] Two questions...TR7 related

2010-02-23 Thread Gypsymt34
Hello to the group, Can anyone with some certainty advise what the coax cable part number is between boards on a TR7. It appears to be RG174 with a 26 gauge solid core. All replacements found have been 24 gauge...won't work has to plug into those little holes. In addition the source winds

Re: [Drakelist] TR-3 SOS

2010-01-12 Thread gypsymt34
n4...@coastalnet.com writes: I apologize for this automatic reply to your email. N4BNO Hmmm auto shut down and you want a lists help.but the return address was NOBODY etc...good luck. ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net

[Drakelist] TR7 item questions (2)

2010-01-02 Thread Gypsymt34
Hello to the group, Question one. It appears that if one pulls the plastic end caps from the front panel, has the top cover and bottom panel removed, have the DR7 board out, then pulls two of the three screws on each side that the front panel will pull open like a horizontal hinge..do

[Drakelist] TR7 questions

2009-12-07 Thread gypsymt34
Hello to the group. Have a TR7 ...mid range serial number. Without tearing a bunch of stuff apart. also have a TR5 and a TR4c, the question ...is the pto action on the 7 stiffer than the other two. The 5 is like silk and the 4c feels just a tad stiffer than the 5. Per the archives

[Drakelist] FS Complete Rig TR4c

2009-11-11 Thread Gypsymt34
Hi to the group, Had a deal that went South. For Sale As a package TR4c 37379, MS4 speaker, AC3 power supply with the ACR4 cap update installed, and a W4 wattmeter. Everything functions. $ 350 Carl WD8NHKDayton, OH ___ Drakelist mailing

Re: [Drakelist] TR-5 - How Many Were Made?

2009-11-05 Thread Gypsymt34
_rfch...@verizon.net_ (mailto:rfch...@verizon.net) writes: Can someone familiar with the TR-5 please clarify these numbers and the rumor? Ed K2ZE Ed, NOW you have my curiosity up too. I own # 1386 that I purchased new. Steve Whitefield was one of the two lead engineer types on

[Drakelist] FS rig 4 series

2009-10-08 Thread Gypsymt34
Hi to the group, In Ohio as a package. Have for sale a TR4C # 37379 ; MS4 spkr w/ AC-3 PS which has the ACR4 board, and a W4 wattmeter. Looking for $350 plus shipping from 45449, would have to be 4 packages. Fed X probable. USPO money order. If you pick up I would include

Re: [Drakelist] DRAKE R4 available

2009-08-09 Thread Gypsymt34
jee...@netins.net writes: Hello to all,i am looking to buy a DRAKE R4,in good condition,Thanks. Clarence Your ham call ? Have a functioning R4 # 270, your expectation of cost ? Carl WD8NHK Anyone else looking? ___ Drakelist mailing list

Re: [Drakelist] List Downtime

2009-06-16 Thread Gypsymt34
Just wondering if I should continue the list, or simply remove it from the server? Thom Read your original down for a glitch last week. In RE above...do you want to see a grown man cry. Carl Hibbard ** Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your

Re: [Drakelist] TR3 knobs

2009-04-18 Thread Gypsymt34
wa7...@charter.net writes: selling them under the Philmore brand in blister packs and it was Philmore # 3050. They are listed as 1 diameter . Highlight the Philmore # 3050 and search it, you have them for $ .79 each. Carl wd8nhk **Access 350+ FREE radio stations anytime

[Drakelist] MN2000 around

2009-04-15 Thread Gypsymt34
Hello to the group, Anyone out there have a basket case MN2000 laying around. Don't need cabinet or caps. Carl WD8NHK **Great deals on Dell’s most popular laptops – Starting at $479

[Drakelist] FS B line

2009-04-15 Thread Gypsymt34
Am planning to sell my B line. Before I use ARRL or Ebay I thought of the list. Do not need to sell but am not using it. R4B # 15033 (G xtal) with a flull rack of accy xtals. T4XB #18911 (Bxtal) including cabling. AC-3 power supply with Mikes/Heathkit board mod. MS4 speaker All in nice

[Drakelist] TR7 headache

2009-04-15 Thread Gypsymt34
Hi all, TR7 ...new to me.about 2 hrs. (was functional per a picture) Yeah Yeah that's why I'm selling the B line...no comments please. Also got stung on an MN2000 which you can you tell from my emails. Digital readout non functional except for the dot...as in 7268 (dot) 00 DR7 board and Aux

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 headache...got it

2009-04-15 Thread Gypsymt34
In a message dated 4/15/2009 7:12:31 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, wd8...@yahoo.com writes: Make sure the store button on front panel is released. 73, Bill Bill Got it and thank you all. I exercised it a couple of times and there are the digits. Carl WD8NHK **Great deals on

Re: [Drakelist] California..?? law...

2009-04-08 Thread Gypsymt34
n3...@verizon.net writes: But if it is not what should we as hams do ??? Well if it were me and this was real I'd make sure the ARRL was aware of it. Have them do a pass on the ARRL computers to find attorney's that were hams in the effected area. Then someone is going to have to

Re: [Drakelist] mn-2000 Tuner

2009-04-07 Thread Gypsymt34
k4...@mindspring.com writes: abby...@juno.com wrote: . any help would be appreciatedThanks Kay N5LUI Kay, as Garey said 1N295 diodes are somewhat hard to find.. Your situation was mine about a month or so ago. Found two sources online. Used _www.surplussales.com_

[Drakelist] Drake PS7 minor ?

2009-03-23 Thread Gypsymt34
Hi to the group, For those of you who have a PS7 looking at the metal grate cover on the top...would you call it black or like mine a dull OD (olive drab) brown-ish. Carl WD8NHK PS for those of you who remember my MN2000 ? as to whether it had an inner coverthe answer was yes...and now

[Drakelist] Drake MN2000 questions

2009-02-19 Thread Gypsymt34
Hello to the group, First? Does anyone have an MN2000 parts rig ? Oh yes; I still have a spare cabinet for one, will need refinishing, but a great big black cabinet. Second? Did the unit come with an aluminum top side cover when out of the cabinet. The holes are all drilled and tapped,

[Drakelist] MN2000

2009-02-19 Thread Gypsymt34
Ok all, to those of you who have responded already a thank you. I have to make a cover or .. Wait and see if anyone responds that has a parts unit. Carl WD8NHK **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!

Re: [Drakelist] Drake power connector source

2009-02-16 Thread Gypsymt34
loren...@verizon.net writes: Anyone have a source for the S-310-CCT and S-312-CCT power connectors? Loren - WA3WZR Loren, what do they fit as in application, I am presuming these are Cinch connectors. Have you come up with perhaps a pic of what the pin / socket setups are. Carl-

[Drakelist] Wattmeters

2009-02-12 Thread Gypsymt34
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

Re: [Drakelist] Wattmeters

2009-02-12 Thread Gypsymt34
Is there anything sacred about a 1N295? K4RV Typical GE I suppose except perhaps for the 500 mA surge. But I know they work correctly and that's sometimes what counts. Carl wd8nhk **The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards. AOL Music takes you there.

[Drakelist] cooling fan noise

2009-02-11 Thread Gypsymt34
Hello to the group, Am working with my TR 5. Initially used a R.S. fan but was way to noisy. Read the archives. Evan K9SQG said he used 220 V. ...soo A Boxer 230 V. with ball bearings Pewee starts and runs fine. Still to noisy. Made neoprene washers for the metal to metal mount...no help. I

[Drakelist] Wattmeters

2009-02-08 Thread Gypsymt34
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!

Re: [Drakelist] Drake Dial

2009-01-27 Thread Gypsymt34
_cptc...@flash.net_ (mailto:cptc...@flash.net) writes: Curt said If you dont get any other info, I know how to make one. Basically a blank glass and a reverse image waterslide decal from inkjet/decal paper. Just need a scan of a 2b dial glass.Curt KU8L Anybody ever tried this

Re: [Drakelist] plug in relay for TR3

2009-01-01 Thread Gypsymt34
rcle...@erols.com writes: Bob WW3QB Bob, You are looking for a ham who was on the Drakelist from Halo.net with the pcb mod to a TR3. It will be in the archives perhaps July or Aug of 2007.He had the description and the write up of his projects. The bulb deal was also on the

[Drakelist] TO K5PGW

2008-12-19 Thread Gypsymt34
To the group, I erased Johns email address or would have sent this direct. Hi John, Hope your potentiometer arrived safely. I do not have a relay in my parts TR4, Hope the information on the Drake/ John Kriner circuit board and plug in relay made sense and is of use. There was a ham who

Re: [Drakelist] MISC parts requests

2008-12-10 Thread Gypsymt34
[EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) writes: I Need a 200 ohm pot for the S meter zeroing circuit . It is R 70 in both the TR 3 and the TR 4. It is TAB mounted ...John k5pgw Yes John I have you covered, contact me. Now looking for the East Coast person that wanted an MN 2000

[Drakelist] FYI Power strip

2008-11-20 Thread Gypsymt34
Hello to the group, Off the subject a bit perhaps, but. I have only Really been into Drake equipment for about a year and a half. Read the archives etc. Purchased some items from Don Garrett WA9TGT when he was still making his Drake replacement pieces and he gave me a piece of advise

[Drakelist] Antenna question

2008-11-01 Thread Gypsymt34
Hello to the group, Has anyone out there installed a Hy-Gain MK80 adapter (80 meter top loading coil setup) on top of their Hy-Gain 14AVQ (10-490 meter) VerticalNote this is a non WARC setup. If you have how much did you have to trim the 40 metier capacitor hat? Roughly. Did you

[Drakelist] Antenna ?

2008-10-15 Thread Gypsymt34
Hi to the group, Anyone out there have the instruction set up sheets for what is apparently a Hornet TB 500 tri band antenna hidden away in a filing cabinet or other available source. Appreciate any help. Carl Hibbard WD8NHK **New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your

Re: [drakelist] DMM recommendation

2008-07-17 Thread Gypsymt34
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You might want to keep your eyes open for one of the Heath VTVMs Hi Garey, And somewhere on the internet was rebuilding instructions (or have it done) for the probes I believe I found the article somehow through the drakelist. Carl WD8NHK **Get

Re: [drakelist] DMM recommendation

2008-07-16 Thread Gypsymt34
[EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) writes: To aadelma who ever you are snips Can anybody recommend a decent DMM ... Something with a fair sized display for my aging eyes would be great. I don't need laboratory accuracy, just a reliable instrument. On a personal basis I

Re: [drakelist] Vintage Unused R-4B on eBay

2008-07-14 Thread Gypsymt34
Well let me get my $.02 in here... Folks in regards to this particular seller on ebayI really do think he's being honest. This R4B and all of the rest of his stuff... are undoubtedly unused,.BY HIM Carl WD8NHK **Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and

[drakelist] Indicated watts situation

2008-07-12 Thread Gypsymt34
Hello all, Anyone around Ohio have the equipment to properly align W4's and an MN4C ? Would really prefer to have the MN4C corrected first. Using my TR5 and not changing anything, working into a dummy load (oil can). One W4 (which I think I trust) shows 90 W ...was not driving full tilt,

Re: [drakelist] On-The-Air Drake Roundtables...?

2008-07-12 Thread Gypsymt34
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I cut erected a zip cord dipole based on 80-meter dimensions, I plan to use it to-morrow with my rejuvenated Drake T-4X --- alongside the R-4 --- outdoors, under the gazebo, WX permitting... Are there any regular informal hang-out frequencies / times used

Re: [drakelist] blew it / roundtables

2008-07-12 Thread Gypsymt34
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Eddie, I cut erected a zip cord dipole based on 80-meter dimensions, I plan to use it to-morrow with my rejuvenated Drake T-4X --- alongside the R-4 --- outdoors, under the gazebo, WX permitting.. Good luck and I hope you are comfortable on the gazebo. .Are

Re: [drakelist] Indicated watts situation

2008-07-12 Thread Gypsymt34
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Garey Barrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks for the information and thought train Garey, have both a 10M ohm and a 20M ohm VOM that's a decent start. 73'sCarl WD8NHK **Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area

Re: [drakelist] Indicated watts situation

2008-07-12 Thread Gypsymt34
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Garey Barrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Carl - If you have a VTVM or DMM with a 10-11M input impedance, all you need is an RF probe.

Re: [drakelist]goofs

2008-07-12 Thread Gypsymt34
Sorry folks, tired, sent to the list not the printer. Carl **Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com! (http://www.tourtracker.com?NCID=aolmus0005000112)

[drakelist] Antenna question

2008-07-03 Thread Gypsymt34
Hi all, For those with experience in regards to dipole and inverted v antennas. I do not have enough length available for an 80 M dipoleI do however have enough room to run to wires from our chimney into my back yard with about 92 ft one way and 95 ft plus at another angle. This would

[drakelist] Interesting ? Ebay..Drake, Hamvention

2008-06-11 Thread Gypsymt34
Hi all, Am sneaking in here, xyl is on a somewhat warpath with time spent over latest black box from hamvention Hang in there with me Garey K4OAH I may get to work on that T4XB at 2 AM.;She hasn't spotted that there are two other pieces..I think I'm in for a rough summer.

Re: [drakelist] New to me TR-4C and power supply

2008-06-08 Thread Gypsymt34
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I was cautioned by one person there to have the power supply checked first (good idea). I'm wondering if there is anyone who rebuilds these with modern circuit boards to eliminate bad cap problems? Have three of the power supply's with the Heathkit shop's

Re: [drakelist] Cinch 5AB2

2008-06-01 Thread Gypsymt34
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Terry. Electronicplus.com in California will have it . Their shipping charges are high. Mouser.com may also have it. John. GI3KDR Terry's listing says no longer available. A google search supplied that address. I do not think Mouser had it either.BTW

Re: [drakelist] Need MS7 label strip and 7-line knobs

2008-05-19 Thread Gypsymt34
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I also need a set of plastic end strips! John. GI3KDR John, Archives within the last two weeks had the source information on 7 line end plastic pieces. Carl Hibbard WD8NHK **Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites

Re: [drakelist] TR-4 TX Hang-Up

2008-04-29 Thread Gypsymt34
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Byron WA5THJ. My TR4 with the original (fixed) relay would not pull in originally. After cleaning the relay points it wouldn't release as you describe. After putting the VOX VOX delay pots mid range and on the third cleaning it did work ...sometimes. If

Re: [drakelist] Parting out radios

2008-04-20 Thread Gypsymt34
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What bugs me is the people who trace a problem down to a certian board, then replace the board. Ever hear of FIXING the darn board? Wish they would send me all their bad boards, I could fix them and make some money on e-Pay. -Jim Well Jim, I'm not a TR7 or RV7

Re: [drakelist] Re-attaching Drake MS-4 Logo to Speaker Grill

2008-04-12 Thread Gypsymt34
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Appreciate any recommendations. thanks Wade I'd use contact adhesive. Hair dryer would get it back off in the future if I had to. **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money Finance.

Re: [drakelist] Wanted: TR-4CW 500k VOX GAIN POT

2008-04-05 Thread Gypsymt34
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Can anyone help me find a TR-4CW 500k VOX GAIN POT? Thanks in advance, Randy W7CPA Randy , TR4C ( vox ) pot is the dual ganged R98/R74 xmit gain...both 500K ohm both labeled xmit gain. The xmit gain on a TR4 is also a dual pot and is also an R98/R74 That

Re: [drakelist] TR-4C

2008-03-28 Thread Gypsymt34
[EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) writes: What’s the website address for this INRAD place? Terry K7WLD 5 seconds on a subject search Terry ? ? ! ! Inrad filters _www.qth.com/inrad_ (http://www.qth.com/inrad) **Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch

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