[Drakelist] Drake and other vintage radios FS, moving to FL soon

you have interest/questions etc. Thanks, 73, Lee KC9CDT good in QRZ. Lee Simmonds Summit DCS LLC 260-799-4077 Office 260-403-6936 Cell ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

[Drakelist] Lots of Vintage gear FS, moving to FL

) PLease let me know if you have interest/questions etc. Thanks, 73, Lee KC9CDT good in QRZ. Lee Simmonds Summit DCS LLC 260-799-4077 Office 260-403-6936 Cell ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman

[Drakelist] Excellant Drake radios for sale.

Hello everyone I am moving to FL This is my second post regarding the Drake station I have for saleI am now willing to sell these items separately as no one spoke up for the entire station. ALL of these are in excellent + condition and working fine weekly. Chassis are super

[Drakelist] Drake equipment for sale

. Postal MO, Cashiers check (must clear) or cash is OK, no PayPal please. Also, You are welcome to come see this equipment in person. Please contact OFF list. Give me a call or e-mail with any questions. I am good in QRZ...KC9CDT Columbia City, IN 46725 73, Lee 260-403-6936 Cell

Re: [Drakelist] My T4XCand R4C fired up

John, Congrats! I use my Drake stuff daily. Depending on how long it's been since the power supply(s) have been rebuilt, you may want to do that There are 2 different kits available to do the AC-4's. 73, Lee -Original Message- From: John King k5...@yahoo.com To: Drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] New to the list

. 73, Lee KC9CDT -Original Message- From: Marco Baiocchi ve2...@hotmail.com To: Drakelist@zerobeat.net drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Thu, Jan 23, 2014 12:37 pm Subject: [Drakelist] New to the list Hello folks! VE2MRN Marco here and I just found a group that shares the same passion

Re: [Drakelist] grunting L4B

Also, Since there is a PS problem...be DARN SURE all caps are discharged before touching anything...the bleeders may not be working. Make sure there is no voltage anywhere ! 73, Lee -Original Message- From: L L bahr pulsa...@embarqmail.com To: John King k5...@yahoo.com Cc:

Re: [Drakelist] Need R-4 A or B dial

Hi All...I could use a good condition tuning dial for a R4, R4-A or R4-B. Mine is terrible. Thanks, 73, Lee -Original Message- From: Evan Rolek k9...@aol.com To: 1oldlens1 1oldle...@ix.netcom.com; drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Mon, Dec 16, 2013 6:27 pm Subject: Re:

Re: [Drakelist] R4B S-meter drift

I always trouble shoot by swapping tubes...not using a tube tester. 73, Lee -Original Message- From: Curt Nixon cptc...@flash.net To: drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Tue, Oct 30, 2012 9:56 am Subject: Re: [Drakelist] R4B S-meter drift Yep Ski.. Both

Re: [Drakelist] Drake R-4C Passband Tuning

Where did you get the 2N3394? I would like a few for stock. 73, Lee -Original Message- From: Eric Berty bert...@hotmail.com To: drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Thu, Oct 4, 2012 10:45 am Subject: [Drakelist] Drake R-4C Passband Tuning I have repaired the problem with the

Re: [Drakelist] TX4B cathode resistors

They are in the meter cicuit...and if they are wrong..the plate current will not read correctly...and of course the current on both tubes will not be matched 73, Lee -Original Message- From: Peter Ravn fas...@privat.dk To: Drakelist Drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Tue, Sep 18, 2012

Re: [Drakelist] R-4C

Take a look to see if anyone LUBRICATED the gears...if so, that's your problem. They must run dry. They swell with oiling and bind (Nylon) 73, Lee -Original Message- From: fofield fofi...@shaw.ca To: drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 2:14 pm Subject: [Drakelist]

Re: [Drakelist] R4B Audio Distortion

Steve, If you haven't, take a look at wgar Rob Sherwood did on the audio for the R-4C. Got rid of all that heat...that also causes some drift. I turn mine on and after a very short time it just stay on freq. 73, Lee -Original Message- From: Steve Wedge w1es1...@earthlink.net To: k4oah

Re: [Drakelist] AC3 vs AC4

Larry, I would use the Heathkit Shop replacement board...works great...easy to do. I have done 3 of them. 73, Lee -Original Message- From: K3VX k...@verizon.net To: drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Sat, Mar 10, 2012 10:46 am Subject: [Drakelist] AC3 vs AC4 I have an AC-4 but

Re: [Drakelist] AC3 vs AC4

Ron, Larry has a AC-4 so he's good to go on the AC4-R from Mike. 73, Lee 260-403-6936 Cell -Original Message- From: Ron wd8...@yahoo.com To: drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net; K3VX k...@verizon.net Sent: Sat, Mar 10, 2012 3:10 pm Subject: Re: [Drakelist] AC3 vs AC4 Larry, Although

Re: [Drakelist] R4B Audio Distortion

Randy, Great news! Glad it is resolved...I'll keep that one in mind for future bugs. One more GOLD star for Garey is right! He is super and If he actually had a gold start for all of the things he has helped us with...it would take a very large wall indeed to display them! 73, Lee

[Drakelist] Beautiful, very late S/N T-4XC FS

Hello fellow Drake friends, I have a beautiful, very late S/N T-4XC excess to my needs here. Front panel = near perfect Chassis = near perfect Cabinet = near perfect Dial = very smooth Everything else cosmetic is = near perfect. I say near perfect because to me there is nothing I can find. S/N =

Re: [Drakelist] L-4B/L7 Power Supply Rebuilds

Just like most of us...Age :-) 73, Lee -Original Message- From: GALE STEWARD k...@yahoo.com To: Dino Papas k...@cox.net; Mail List - Drake Gear Drake Gear drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Mon, Feb 20, 2012 10:30 am Subject: Re: [Drakelist] L-4B/L7 Power Supply Rebuilds A timely

Re: [Drakelist] low plate voltgage l4b

Marc, What is your line voltage? 73, Lee -Original Message- From: hs0zju hs0...@gmail.com To: drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Mon, Feb 20, 2012 10:53 am Subject: [Drakelist] low plate voltgage l4b I recently aquired a l4b. I upgraded the ps and soft key with harbach. I turned

Re: [Drakelist] Microphone for 4 line

I use the Heil Classic with the switch selectable narrow/wide on WIDE. Get great audio reports all the time...from thise that know me. 73, Lee -Original Message- From: ko1h k...@cox.net To: Drakelist Drakelist@zerobeat.net; drakeradio drakera...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, Feb 18, 2012

Re: [Drakelist] T-4XB Power Switch

Does John Kriner ever sell parts? Somehow I remember asking and the answer was no?? Or, in my advanced age, maybe it was Jeff Covelli that didn't sell parts. 73, Lee -Original Message- From: Gary Poland gpola...@cinci.rr.com To: Kevin LaHaie klah...@centricata.com; drakelist

[Drakelist] T-4XC alignment question

OK, decided today to align my T-4XC. According to the manual, RF Mixer stage trimmer alignment sectionthe T5 T4 need to be de-tuned before peaking the front 2 trimmers. Is this really neccessary? or can I just peak for max drive on all trimmers?? If I remmeber correctly that is

[Drakelist] T-4Xc alignment...another ?

OK, discovered something else...looks like Drake aligned the tuning rack based on a RED DOT coils form set. The brown glyptol is intact. But, My coils do not have any dots on them...did they go away? Or did Drake change the way they did this? I really don't want to touch them as they are all

Re: [Drakelist] Late R-4C 3rd Mixer Changes

While some of the mods may not be that complex...some certainly are. Considering the quality, components used and all the design work...they are a bargain. Also, installation is not in all cases a walk in the park...and will take a lot of time. The roofing filter setup is complex and the parts

Re: [Drakelist] pan adapter

So...If I want to use the R-4C, have a bandscope say 72 kc wide...thjat tunes with the R-4C tuning (tracks), what is a good approach? I want to use the excellant RX on the R-4C, HW or SW solution would be OK...but I prefer a HW solution. Thanks, 73, Lee, KC9CDT -Original Message

Re: [Drakelist] pan adapter

But..does it track with the tuning of the R-4C? Why would ya want to tune 2 RX's at the same time? 73, Lee -Original Message- From: Garey Barrell k4...@mindspring.com To: drakelist Drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Thu, Feb 9, 2012 10:59 am Subject: Re: [Drakelist] pan adapter Curt -

Re: [Drakelist] pan adapter

-Original Message- From: Curt cptc...@flash.net To: kc9cdt kc9...@aol.com Cc: k4oah k4...@mindspring.com; drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Thu, Feb 9, 2012 12:32 pm Subject: Re: [Drakelist] pan adapter As far as I can tell, there is no way to get the SDR pan adapter to Track

Re: [Drakelist] pan adapter

GArey, OK...yes, I see where your coming from. I would want a HW pan adapter anyways Thanks, lee -Original Message- From: Garey Barrell k4...@mindspring.com To: kc9cdt kc9...@aol.com Cc: cptcurt cptc...@flash.net; drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Thu, Feb 9, 2012 1:01 pm

Re: [Drakelist] Late R-4C 3rd Mixer Changes

Steve, OK..great, let us know how it works out. 73, Lee -Original Message- From: Steve Wedge w1es1...@earthlink.net To: henry.vredegoor henry.vredeg...@gmail.com; Drakelist Drakelist@zerobeat.net; kc9cdt kc9...@aol.com Sent: Thu, Feb 9, 2012 1:48 pm Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Late R-4C

Re: [Drakelist] pan adapter

Henry, I for one...am interested in the outcome. Time for a fun, inexpensive project here. Hi, Hi, 73, Lee, KC9CDT -Original Message- From: Henry Vredegoor henry.vredeg...@gmail.com To: Drakelist Drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Thu, Feb 9, 2012 2:51 pm Subject: Re: [Drakelist] pan adapter

Re: [Drakelist] Late R-4C 3rd Mixer Changes

Sounds normal 73, Lee -Original Message- From: Steve Wedge w1es1...@earthlink.net To: k4oah k4...@mindspring.com Cc: henry.vredegoor henry.vredeg...@gmail.com; Drakelist Drakelist@zerobeat.net; kc9cdt kc9...@aol.com Sent: Thu, Feb 9, 2012 3:23 pm Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Late R-4C

Re: [Drakelist] pan adapter

PM, kc9...@aol.com wrote: Henry, I for one...am interested in the outcome. Time for a fun, inexpensive project here. Hi, Hi, 73, Lee, KC9CDT -Original Message- From: Henry Vredegoor henry.vredeg...@gmail.com To: Drakelist Drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Thu, Feb 9, 2012 2:51 pm Subject: Re

Re: [Drakelist] pan adapter

Garey, OK...got it. I'll get educated... Thanks, Lee -Original Message- From: Garey Barrell k4...@mindspring.com To: kc9cdt kc9...@aol.com Cc: cptcurt cptc...@flash.net; drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Thu, Feb 9, 2012 3:42 pm Subject: Re: [Drakelist] pan adapter Lee

Re: [Drakelist] Late R-4C 3rd Mixer Changes

Henry, Just call Rob Sherwood and ask him for it... He's great and I'm sure he will help with the schematic and a description of the MOD. I have all of the Sherwood mods on my R-4Cnot much heat, no drift, just about as good as my TT Orion II and no worries. 73, Lee -Original

Re: [Drakelist] Receive/Transmit Relay? Mute Problem?

Rick, Be sure you have set the idling plate current of the TX (Adj. on the AC-4 power supply) per the manual (70 MA) 73, Lee -Original Message- From: Garey Barrell k4...@mindspring.com To: Rick Wallace rikw...@attglobal.net Cc: 'Drake List' drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Wed, Feb 8,

Re: [Drakelist] Late R-4C 3rd Mixer Changes

Sherwood Engineering ...has a MOD for this to totally fix it. Mix -4 $59.00 Mine has it...Mine sure is quiet. http://www.sherweng.com/ham.html 73, Lee -Original Message- From: Steve Wedge w1es1...@earthlink.net To: Drake List drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Tue, Feb 7, 2012 8:17 pm

Re: [Drakelist] Receive/Transmit Relay? Mute Problem?

Rick, Maybe I mis-understood..but do you have the R-4C in EXTERNAL MUTE position?? It has to be. The TX should mut the RX in that mode. 73, Lee -Original Message- From: Rick Wallace rikw...@attglobal.net To: 'Drake List' drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Tue, Feb 7, 2012 10:32 pm Subject:

Re: [Drakelist] Idle current in AM mode of t-4XC

remember about 15-20 watts out on the T-4XC in AM, no Mic input. I'll re-do this and see if my eyes were working OK! Hi, Hi. :-) 73, Lee -Original Message- From: Garey Barrell k4...@mindspring.com To: kc9cdt kc9...@aol.com Cc: drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Sun, Feb 5, 2012 11:30

Re: [Drakelist] sick T4X

. We'll get her squared away for you... Just a start... 73, Lee -Original Message- From: yash y...@aol.com To: drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Sun, Feb 5, 2012 4:50 pm Subject: [Drakelist] sick T4X I now have my R4A back ,thanks to Lees  Kc9cdt, fine work its doing a great

[Drakelist] Idle current in AM mode of t-4XC

Hi gang... Using the T-4XC and L-4B on AM for the first time tonight..CAREFULLY. OK, tune up good, go to AM have about .12 amps plate current at idle and 15 watts out with NO Mic input. Seems a little high? Also, with that scenario...I get 350 MA idle plate current on the L-4B with no

Re: [Drakelist] R-4C 2.4 filter bad?

Steve, What is the P/N of the 2.4 filter? I may have a spare I could loan you to try out?? 73, Lee -Original Message- From: Steve Wedge w1es1...@earthlink.net To: k4oah k4...@mindspring.com Cc: Drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Thu, Feb 2, 2012 1:02 pm Subject: Re: [Drakelist]

Re: [Drakelist] R-4B Issue

Tighten all groundsany screw holding a TB or tube socket or any thing else you can get to. Also, Try holding each tube with a couple fingers thumping it with your other hand(finger) to see if you can make it fail... clean/adj for good contact all of the phono connectors in the back. 73,

Re: [Drakelist] R-4C 2.4 filter bad?

Steve, The 2.4 filter plugs into the backas does the 1.5, .5 or whatever you want in those slots. The 2.4's are pretty available. There is a front end filter and I think it is 8khz on the chassis. I'm going from memory here...whaich may be ok. most of the time-:) 73, Lee

[Drakelist] Fwd: R-4C 2.4 filter bad?

Also, Garey...did you ever find out why we cannot e-mail direct?? Lee -Original Message- From: kc9cdt kc9...@aol.com To: k4oah k4...@mindspring.com Sent: Tue, Jan 31, 2012 11:09 pm Subject: Re: [Drakelist] R-4C 2.4 filter bad? Yep... I see it An Inrad 2.1 would work nice for Steve

Re: [Drakelist] R-4A / R-4B AVC/NB problem.

you made the mod on any of the R-4X? If anyone else here wants to do this too...I will write up a list of instuctions, photos etc. I will order the B line CD today... Thanks, 73, Lee -Original Message- From: Garey Barrell k4...@mindspring.com To: kc9cdt kc9...@aol.com; drakelist

[Drakelist] R-4B...need schematic for S/N 9129

Anyone ... Need a schematic for Drake R-4B S/N 9129. I have a R-4A S/N 5900 R-4B S/N 9129 R-4B S/N 10851 The R-4A and early R-4B both exibit the issue of clicking on loud signal with NB off if you tune the opposite SB (Or a loud sig. next to the one you want does that for you) I can not

Re: [Drakelist] Ordering CD's and my R-4B

Garey, Please...Check your spam folder for my recent e-mail about ordering CD's and my R-4B S/N 9129R. You don't seem to be getting my e-mails?? Thanks, Lee, KC9CDT -Original Message- From: Garey Barrell k4...@mindspring.com To: Steve Wedge w1es1...@earthlink.net Cc: Drake List

Re: [Drakelist] Interesting discovery/problem about R-4A R-4B

someone provide the Schematic for the R-4B S/N 9129 vintage?? I only need the part that covers the V3, V9, V10, V4, area. Thanks, 73, Lee -Original Message- From: Garey Barrell k4...@mindspring.com To: kc9cdt kc9...@aol.com Cc: drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Fri, Jan 13, 2012 9

Re: [Drakelist] Interesting discovery/problem about R-4A R-4B

?? Or even give me a call. Thanks, 73, Lee, KC9CDT Lee Simmonds Summit DCS LLC   260-799-4077 Office 260-403-6936 Cell -Original Message- From: Garey Barrell k4...@mindspring.com To: kc9cdt kc9...@aol.com Cc: drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Fri, Jan 13, 2012 9:44 am Subject: Re

Re: [Drakelist] Interesting discovery/problem about R-4A R-4B

gpola...@cinci.rr.com To: kc9cdt kc9...@aol.com Sent: Sat, Jan 14, 2012 12:47 pm Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Interesting discovery/problem about R-4A R-4B I have all three “ TWIN “ lines, what is it you want tried out?? ___ Drakelist mailing list

Re: [Drakelist] Interesting discovery/problem about R-4A R-4B

ON. Happens here on R-4A and R-4B 73, Lee -Original Message- From: Gary Winblad garywinb...@comcast.net To: kc9cdt kc9...@aol.com Cc: drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Sat, Jan 14, 2012 1:49 pm Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Interesting discovery/problem about R-4A R-4B Ok Lee, NB is off

Re: [Drakelist] Interesting discovery/problem about R-4A R-4B

- From: Garey Barrell k4...@mindspring.com To: kc9cdt kc9...@aol.com Cc: gpoland1 gpola...@cinci.rr.com; drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Sat, Jan 14, 2012 2:29 pm Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Interesting discovery/problem about R-4A R-4B Lee - IS THE SERIAL NUMBER A SECRET?? 73, Garey

Re: [Drakelist] T4XB audio

Steve, I'm using the D104 (no amp) here with my Drake T-4XC and T-4XB. Get really good audio reports indicating good mid and high range punch...with a little bass thrown in. Hope that helps. 73, Lee -Original Message- From: Steve Wedge w1es1...@earthlink.net To: Ron

Re: [Drakelist] Interesting discovery/problem about R-4A R-4B

Garey, Did you get my e-mail on the S/N? Thanks, Lee -Original Message- From: Garey Barrell k4...@mindspring.com To: Gary Winblad garywinb...@comcast.net Cc: kc9cdt kc9...@aol.com; drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Sat, Jan 14, 2012 3:08 pm Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Interesting

[Drakelist] Need relay to Garey K4OAH...

For some reason...Garey K4OAH...is not getting my e-mails??? Please contact me to do a relay to him. After the first one comes forward...I'll annouce I have one...so others can know I have someone. Thanks, 73, Lee, KC9CDT ___ Drakelist mailing

Re: [Drakelist] Fwd: Need relay to Garey K4OAH...

...is not getting my e-mails??? Please contact me to do a relay to him. After the first one comes forward...I'll annouce I have one...so others can know I have someone. Thanks, 73, Lee, KC9CDT    ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http

Re: [Drakelist] Interesting discovery/problem about R-4A R-4B

install it. 73, Lee -Original Message- From: Gary Winblad garywinb...@comcast.net To: kc9cdt kc9...@aol.com Cc: drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Thu, Jan 12, 2012 10:53 pm Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Interesting discovery/problem about R-4A R-4B I think what you are describing

[Drakelist] Interesting discovery/problem about R-4A R-4B

are both broken?? Looks to me like a design issue in the AVC circuits. 1) Hey gang...try iy out, let me know what you discover. Please. 2) Anyone already fixed this with a MOD? Thanks, 73, Lee, KC9CDT ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist Digest, Drake B Line No Output

Fred, Do you have a scope? If so, start looking stage by stage to see where the issue is...then fix that stage. Since you don't have any Spot...it is before the finals for sure. 73, Lee -Original Message- From: FJMelick fjmel...@aol.com To: drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent:

Re: [Drakelist] R-4A, NB issues

Summit DCS LLC   260-799-4077 Office 260-403-6936 Cell -Original Message- From: Garey Barrell k4...@mindspring.com To: kc9cdt kc9...@aol.com Cc: drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Tue, Jan 10, 2012 11:01 am Subject: Re: [Drakelist] R-4A, NB issues Lee - Check D3 for leakage. Clean

Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist Digest Drake T4XB No Output

Do reply All. 73, Lee -Original Message- From: FJMelick fjmel...@aol.com To: drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Wed, Jan 11, 2012 12:25 pm Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist Digest Drake T4XB No Output I have been replying to the people that have been kind enough to answer me

Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist Digest Drake T4XB No Output

Or if they reply direct ...just copy drakelist@zerobeat.net Lee Simmonds Summit DCS LLC   260-799-4077 Office 260-403-6936 Cell -Original Message- From: FJMelick fjmel...@aol.com To: drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Wed, Jan 11, 2012 12:25 pm Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist

[Drakelist] R-4A, NB issues

. IF I PULL the NB AMP V10, The problem goes away! So, either the NB is on all the time (even with the sw. off) OR there is a problem in the NB circuit I'll have to find... Before I did in deeperanyone have any ideas on what the problem is?? Thanks, 73, Lee, KC9CDT

[Drakelist] Drake R-4A Voltages on Q7 Q8??

and not as clear as my R-4B here. Scope Signal on Collector of Q7 is 1 Volt P-P, and on Q8 6 volts P-P (Grid of Audio amp) ...that is with a S9 calibrator signal. What do you think...? 73, Lee, KC9CDT Lee Simmonds Summit DCS LLC   260-799-4077 Office 260-403-6936 Cell

Re: [Drakelist] FS: R-4B and a T-4XB

As to AM plate modulated TX... What transmitters are preferred?? And how much power is reasonable to use on AM...that is effective for communications. I see some of the TX's (DX-60, Ranger etc) are only 50-70 watts out. 73, Lee -Original Message- From: Richard Knoppow

Re: [Drakelist] Sherwood Mods

Yes...for sure.. In all lists there are times when a subject comes up that a certain person(s) are not intereseted in...it's normal. I learn from all aspects of things...even if I have a different approach. Thanks to ALL the great talent here... You make the Drake experience a more pleasant

Re: [Drakelist] Sherwood Mods

Gang, OK...lets look at a different perspective Lets say you want the BEST radio you can have...for rag chew, weak DX and contesting... AND you only want a Drake in your shack..(to go with your Collins and Halli stuff) for whatever your reason may be... (there are vintage equipment

Re: [Drakelist] kind to finals tuneup for the twins

Just be sure the LAST thing you do is dip the plate current so you are resonant. This is at the final power setting (fully tuned up) I am so fast at tuning for MAX smoke that I think I am very kind to the finals. Probably a more important thing is use a small AUX fan for cooling...I just set

Re: [Drakelist] R4C Sherwood mods

Well IMHO, I think it's fine to MOD the R-4C as it has some problems (to me anyways) and a stock one while OK...is not that great compared to a good R-4B. When I had the stock R-4C...I liked it but I didn't seem to use it that much...went to the B line I had at the time. After I got the

Re: [Drakelist] Sherwood Mods

Why would we need yet another group...just use the delete key if the topic is not something you are interested in...simple. I do it all the time, as I belong to MANY groups. Come on guys...if it's OT too much or you are not interested in a particular topic...just hit delete. Just my

Re: [Drakelist] R4C Sherwood mods

The R-4C (stock) is hardly a true vacuum tube radio...very much a hybrid. Even the R-4B has quite a few transisters. Early R-4a...= tube RX...and I'm looking to get one of those some day (Dayton??) 73, Lee -Original Message- From: Adrian svi...@blably.com To: John Brown

Re: [Drakelist] R4c sherwood moods

Curt, Well, certainly a vaild staement in general..BUT. The r-4c Sherwood is still quieter than my 746 PRO was and my TT Orion II is. Still kind of like the analog dial too...very fast to move or very slow...all without any buttin pushing. Every now then...I will ONLY use my C line and L-4B

Re: [Drakelist] R4C Sherwood mods

Jim, Huh? I don't see any of the MODS I have on my Sherwood R-4C as roll your own...I guess if you can design and build printed circuit boards and get all the parts including those neat front end filters you could. Another way to get a Sherwood r-4C is get one from someone selling thiers. They

Re: [Drakelist] R4C Sherwood mods

Jim, Of course anything can be done...it takes MANY, MANY hours just to install all of Sherwoods mods even if you get the kits from him. Then there is a modified alignment procedure too. (according to Rob, I have not had to do one since he did mine) Why invent the wheel...but as they say...go

Re: [Drakelist] R4C Sherwood mods

Steve, Have you ever had/used extensively a properly done Sherwood R-4C? I have a TT Orion II right beside it.that's a pretty good comparison machine, as would the K3... I had the Sherwood before the O II...now I really don't need the Sherwood, but I love it and it's staying. Sometimes I

Re: [Drakelist] R4C Sherwood mods

Max. YES, go for it! I have the Full Sherwood mods on a very late R-4C and it is top notch. I have ALL mods except the one for the FS4. I have done extensive A/B test against my Ten-Tec Orion II and...it will hear every bit as well in most conditions (SSB) And on CW excellant as well (The

[Drakelist] AM with T-4XC AND L-4B

Thinking of running some AM on the Drake. Have a T-4XC and L-4b... Suggestions please from those that have done it Thanks, 73, Lee ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] Anti-Corona Paint

Why not just use model airplane dope from the hobby shop? 73, Lee -Original Message- From: Curt Nixon cptc...@flash.net To: drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Sun, Dec 25, 2011 9:38 am Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Anti-Corona Paint THis is very expensive for 2oz but is the correct

Re: [Drakelist] AC-4R Surprise

Does the glass envelope actually break? 73, Lee -Original Message- From: Steve Wedge w1es1...@earthlink.net To: k4oah k4...@mindspring.com Cc: Drakelist Drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Thu, Dec 22, 2011 8:42 am Subject: Re: [Drakelist] AC-4R Surprise True. I've seen 3-500Z's die that

Re: [Drakelist] Nastiest Drake Gear

Mobile...YES...of course, How about mobile like thrown off a 20 story building! Hi, Hi! 73, Lee -Original Message- From: Steve Wedge w1es1...@earthlink.net To: lee pulsa...@embarqmail.com; John Brown brown...@optusnet.com.au; drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Wed, Dec 21, 2011

Re: [Drakelist] AC-4R Surprise

Curt, Does not surprise me...is it a supply that has had a full update (Heathkit shop or other)?? If not I would do that right now. Everything in there is getting old. 73, Lee -Original Message- From: rhulett1 rhule...@comcast.net To: Drakelist Drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Tue, Dec

Re: [Drakelist] TX-4C 160 Mod ?

While were at it we need to have new dials available for the R-4B, T-4XB (same on the earlyer 4's ...I think) Does not look all that hard to do... If we all pitch in to do the master?? Put me down for 4. 73, Lee -Original Message- From: Jim Shorney jshor...@inebraska.com To: drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] R4C PTO Brass Gears replacement

Rich, Based on my experience...clean those gears with soap water use a stiff brush to be sure NO old gread, dirt etc is in the very bottem of the teeth. Maybe you have already done this...if so maybe there is still oil in the plastic? 73, Lee -Original Message- From: Rich Hallman

Re: [Drakelist] spam ,,dangerous e mail

Unfortuneatly much of the software I need to run does not run on Linux...or I would. 73, Lee -Original Message- From: ron ronc...@verizon.net To: drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Mon, Nov 7, 2011 9:26 am Subject: Re: [Drakelist] spam ,,dangerous e mail On 11/06/2011 09:20 PM,

Re: [Drakelist] T4XB Question

Yes...you must cover everything. I use clean shop towels slightly wetted down then carefully remove them as to not spill filings. This is true if drilling too. Of course there is areas you can't cover, a powerful shop vac is the answer here. 73, Lee -Original Message- From: Ron

Re: [Drakelist] T4XC

YesT4 Any to R4 Any. 73, Lee, KC9CDT -Original Message- From: GARY ELLIOT k...@msn.com To: drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Thu, Oct 6, 2011 8:08 pm Subject: [Drakelist] T4XC Hello Group,   Can the T4XC be used as transceiver with a R4B ? Is the T4XC compable  with the R4B

Re: [Drakelist] What's normal 4-line output on 10m?

90 watts here on 10, T-4XC T-4XB 73, Lee -Original Message- From: Eddy Swynar deswy...@xplornet.ca To: Steve Wedge w1es1...@earthlink.net Cc: Drake List drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Sat, Oct 1, 2011 6:54 pm Subject: Re: [Drakelist] What's normal 4-line output on 10m? Hi Steve, My

Re: [Drakelist] Copper chassis restoration

My experience is...yes, you can clean it with various stuffbut if the plating is gone...you really just have to live with it. If it's gone I have found no way to improve the looks. I just happened onto a B line with virtually no spotting. But I have another that is moderate...they both

Re: [Drakelist] R4B PTO indicator...

Clean adj the cable/jack for the PTO control signal on the two units. 73, Lee -Original Message- From: Fred or Ski wb8...@frontier.com To: drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Tue, Sep 6, 2011 11:05 pm Subject: [Drakelist] R4B PTO indicator... I have an intermittant PTO indicator

Re: [Drakelist] Gotta LOVE Those Fans...!

Eddy, Absolutely! Exactly what I do on ALL boat anchot RX TX AND the power supplys as well. I actually found a perfect fan to power from 12VDC that runs nice quiet just moves just enogh air to work well. Power Logic DC brushless fan, PL80D12M connect BOTH the black Yellow to -, and the

Re: [Drakelist] L4-B on AM

I put two on the power supply too. 73, Lee -Original Message- From: GALE STEWARD k...@yahoo.com To: K9sqg k9...@aol.com; Drake Reflector drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Mon, Aug 15, 2011 7:30 am Subject: Re: [Drakelist] L4-B on AM While I don't use my L4 on AM, I do use it for

Re: [Drakelist] Drake front panels

Does he still offer them? I thought he stopped making them? 73, Lee -Original Message- From: K9sqg k9...@aol.com To: hwfoglesong hwfogles...@gmail.com; drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Sat, Aug 13, 2011 9:19 am Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Drake front panels My experiences have

[Drakelist] Drake plastic main dials

Any one know what kind of plastic the Drake A B line dials are make of??? Maybe it's ABS...since that was used a lot back then? I'm working on something here that may be of great help to many DFrake owners. 73, Lee, KC9CDT ___ Drakelist

[Drakelist] Update to dial request

Folks, I need a A or B loine dial to do a test on... it can be broken, warped scratched etc...just need to be also YELLOWED. Thanks, 73, Lee ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] thoughts

You should be able to tune that baby very quickly, maybe 5 secs. practice at LOW GAIN levels until you have it memoized. The most important two things IMHO are: 1) Immediately dip the plate and keep it dipped 2) Don't go PAST the load setting that gives MAX smoke out. 73, Lee -Original

Re: [Drakelist] thoughts

Bob, Yep...works great and I do that the first time to a new band...then from then on, just re-dip the plate, and touch up the load a little. 73, Lee, KC9CDT -Original Message- From: Robert Fish rwf...@comcast.net To: Jerry Semones grand...@insightbb.com Cc: drakelist drakelist

[Drakelist] How to take main freq dials out of B line

Hi Gang I have a B line here that I recently got at Dayton. The dials have a slight discoloration in one area around the dial. What is the easiest way to get the PTO out so I can carefully clean these with mild soap water? Thank, 73, Lee Lee Simmonds Summit DCS LLC   260-799-4077 Office

Re: [Drakelist] Weird Modification on T-4XC PTO

Since it's taped on...I would think you could remove it pretty asy. 73, Lee -Original Message- From: Ron wb4...@comcast.net To: whitebear1122 whitebear1...@comcast.net; drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Thu, Aug 4, 2011 11:34 pm Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Weird Modification on

[Drakelist] Discoloration of B line dials

is not engaged onto the leadscrew I can get it back on no problem..BUT where does it go when the dial is at ) (or 500). For now I just moved it one turn past, re-engaged it and it works, but is it in the correct place based on dial position?? Anyone help on this? Thanks, 73, Lee, KC9CDT

Re: [Drakelist] R4B T4XB hook up question

Woody, I think you have the details on the cable..NOW one other thing. IF your AC-4 power supply for the T4X-B has NOT been rebuilt, that is something I really recommend. Most of those are very old now and need some TLC. If you are skilled at electronics and especially power supplys and

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