Re: [Drakelist] 5 watt levels

2011-12-17 Thread Robert Fish
Hi Ron, I asked a similar question recently about SSB QRP with Drake equipment. I think some of the thread applies to CW. As usual, Garey and Jim provided good info. Here's the link: http://www.mail-archive.com/drakelist@zerobeat.net/msg17173.html 73, Bob K6GGO Hello, I wonder if anyone

Re: [Drakelist] 5 watt levels

2011-12-17 Thread Kris Merschrod
ham" Cc: Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 12:49 PM Subject: Re: [Drakelist] 5 watt levels On 12/17/2011 12:41 PM, Don Cunningham wrote: Ron, I would think that the only "reliable" way to accomplish QRP with the Drake rigs (assuming the 4 line tube rigs mostly) would be to buil

Re: [Drakelist] 5 watt levels

2011-12-17 Thread Curt
I used to use the non-inductive resistive T pads between the T4 and amp (a tetrode amp--low drive). Also used that for a little QRP. But recently have been really loving the Anaren monolithic 50 ohm attenuators. They can be had in many ratings and values. I use 10dB 100W. Mounted on a heat

Re: [Drakelist] 5 watt levels

2011-12-17 Thread ron
On 12/17/2011 12:41 PM, Don Cunningham wrote: Ron, I would think that the only "reliable" way to accomplish QRP with the Drake rigs (assuming the 4 line tube rigs mostly) would be to build up a good transmitting attenuator pad and "use up" the wattage in that pad. Many examples can be found i

Re: [Drakelist] 5 watt levels

2011-12-17 Thread Don Cunningham
Ron, I would think that the only "reliable" way to accomplish QRP with the Drake rigs (assuming the 4 line tube rigs mostly) would be to build up a good transmitting attenuator pad and "use up" the wattage in that pad. Many examples can be found in old Johnson literature designed to let their

[Drakelist] 5 watt levels

2011-12-17 Thread ron
Hello, I wonder if anyone has tried to lower the drive to match 5 watt output level for QRP work. It think Drakes will make a excellent QRP rig. Of course I will run it at "normal" settings when not qrp'ing. 73 Ron, wb1hga ___ Drakelist mailing li