Re: [Drakelist] T4XB Question

2011-10-26 Thread kc9cdt
n To: Drakelist ; lee Sent: Tue, Oct 25, 2011 8:33 pm Subject: Re: [Drakelist] T4XB Question Doesn't a dremmel tool "spit" a lot of filings around to get into and mess up all types of switch contacts, shafts etc? 73, Ron WD8SBB --- On Tue, 10/25/11, lee wrote: From: lee Sub

Re: [Drakelist] T4XB Question

2011-10-25 Thread Curt Nixon
c? 73, Ron WD8SBB --- On Tue, 10/25/11, lee wrote: From: lee Subject: Re: [Drakelist] T4XB Question To: Drakelist@zerobeat.net Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2011, 4:16 PM I like to remove mass by first cutting out the caps mounting tabs from the can with a Dremmel tool. Then the remaining

Re: [Drakelist] T4XB Question

2011-10-25 Thread Ron
Doesn't a dremmel tool "spit" a lot of filings around to get into and mess up all types of switch contacts, shafts etc? 73, Ron WD8SBB --- On Tue, 10/25/11, lee wrote: > From: lee > Subject: Re: [Drakelist] T4XB Question > To: Drakelist@zerobeat.net > Date: Tuesday

Re: [Drakelist] T4XB Question

2011-10-25 Thread lee
ybe a 25 volt one for the new caps case. Lee, w0vt -Original Message- From: Paul Christensen Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 3:06 PM To: Drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] T4XB Question Bob, Good feedback. In retrospect, I probably should have gone with either a 100 or 150

Re: [Drakelist] T4XB Question

2011-10-25 Thread Curt
; "'Paul Christensen'" ; Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 3:47 PM Subject: RE: [Drakelist] T4XB Question The requirement for removing filter cap cans is to move a lot of heat energy into the solder joint in a short period of time, so that the joint temperature get's high e

Re: [Drakelist] T4XB Question

2011-10-25 Thread Paul Christensen
7;Paul Christensen'" ; Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 3:47 PM Subject: RE: [Drakelist] T4XB Question The requirement for removing filter cap cans is to move a lot of heat energy into the solder joint in a short period of time, so that the joint temperature get's high enough fast

Re: [Drakelist] T4XB Question

2011-10-25 Thread Bob Spooner
T4XB Question - Original Message - From: "Paul Christensen" To: Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 11:36 AM Subject: Re: [Drakelist] T4XB Question >> I replaced the three-section electrolytic in my R-4 with >> no major >> problems (that Drake chassis is

Re: [Drakelist] T4XB Question

2011-10-25 Thread Richard Knoppow
- Original Message - From: "Ed Tanton" To: "'Don Cunningham'" ; "'Pete Juliano'" ; Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 12:03 PM Subject: Re: [Drakelist] T4XB Question I second Don's comments, in both cases. Ed Tanton N4XY

Re: [Drakelist] T4XB Question

2011-10-25 Thread Richard Knoppow
- Original Message - From: "Paul Christensen" To: Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 11:36 AM Subject: Re: [Drakelist] T4XB Question I replaced the three-section electrolytic in my R-4 with no major problems (that Drake chassis is a huge heat sink - make sure you'

Re: [Drakelist] T4XB Question

2011-10-25 Thread Ed Tanton
ore / Bark less -- From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of Don Cunningham Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 1:40 PM To: Pete Juliano; Drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] T4XB Question Pete, Your question has already been answer

Re: [Drakelist] T4XB Question

2011-10-25 Thread Paul Christensen
I replaced the three-section electrolytic in my R-4 with no major problems (that Drake chassis is a huge heat sink - make sure you're using a big iron/gun). After trying to tackle the filter cap removal from my Drake 1A, I began looking for 200-watt soldering irons. I was (and still am) in sh

Re: [Drakelist] T4XB Question

2011-10-25 Thread Lee Hiers
On Tue, Oct 25, 2011 at 10:26 AM, Robert Fish wrote: > This guy has a multi-section cap available for the T-4XB. It looks like it > may be the correct cap (similar values). I have not done business with him, > but I have heard good things about him. I have recently done business with the Hayseed

Re: [Drakelist] T4XB Question

2011-10-25 Thread Don Cunningham
Pete, Your question has already been answered before I got home, BUT I will say two things that the others didn't. Tom, at Hayseed Hamfest, AND his family go out of their way to be sure that you get exactly what you need, at a reasonable price and do it all in a friendly manner and QUICKLY!! I

Re: [Drakelist] T4XB Question

2011-10-25 Thread Garey Barrell
Pete - There were two versions of the T-4XB transmitter, but the C129 / C140 was the same in both. 60uF @ 250 and 10 uF @ 10V. A direct replacement is available from . Both schematics are on my Service Supplement CD for the B-Line (along with all three of the R-4B). You might find the p

Re: [Drakelist] T4XB Question

2011-10-25 Thread Robert Fish
Hi Pete, This guy has a multi-section cap available for the T-4XB. It looks like it may be the correct cap (similar values). I have not done business with him, but I have heard good things about him. http://www.hayseedhamfest.com/capinfoT4X.htm Good Luck & 73, Bob I am in the process of re

Re: [Drakelist] T4XB Question

2011-10-25 Thread Robert Ladden
Replacement capacitor cans for Drakes are available at http://www.hayseedhamfest.com/capkit.htm It also shows the specs. 73, Bob WW3QB I am in the process of refurbishing a T4XB that has been significantly modified. (This is more like a detective story and

[Drakelist] T4XB Question

2011-10-25 Thread Pete Juliano
I am in the process of refurbishing a T4XB that has been significantly modified. (This is more like a detective story and whodunit or done what?) The can electrolytic which I believe is a combination of C129 and C140 was removed from the T4XB and a metal plug was fitted to the chassis. I have

Re: [drakelist] t4xb question

2005-08-04 Thread Garey Barrell
Garey Barrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Steve - Possible, but unlikely, that ALL the microphones are bad. Also, it's sometimes difficult to listen to your own voice and make an accura

Re: [drakelist] t4xb question

2005-08-04 Thread Steve
Steve <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Garey was right on the money. I pulled the 6EV7 in question, cleaned the socket and the tube pins, re-fired it and the same thing happened. Pulled a new 6EV7

Re: [drakelist] t4xb question

2005-08-04 Thread Garey Barrell
Garey Barrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Steve - First try adjusting the VOX Delay and Anti-VOX pots. If either is set too far it can cause the relay to stay pulled in. Set VOX Gain max CW,

[drakelist] t4xb question

2005-08-04 Thread Steve
Steve <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hello fellow Drake owners, In trying to resurrect the t4xb, I find the thing will not un-key. I've checked and adjusted everything. Looking at the schematic,