[Drakelist] About Deoxit....

Greetings Drake enthusiasts: I'm somewhat weary in beginning to use Deoxit contact cleaner on delicate electronic switches and the like for the mere fact that I'm afraid to spray (or dab) not enough or a little too much of the product. In the instances of hard-to-reach places, is thoroughly s

Re: [Drakelist] TR-4 CW VOX Delay

Curt:   I "feel your pain" on this problem.   What I finally did was follow a little paragraph "ditty" in the TR-4C's manual (and Ron Baker's suggestion) and added a small manual "on-off" switch plugged into the mike socket.  It works for me.   Like you, I found it VERY annoying having the CW/VOX

[drakelist] Best Coax....

Folks: I have a TR-4C and just getting into the ham "scene" again. I'm setting-up my new station and wondering what is the best all-around coax for vertical and beam antennas with this rig? I'm thinking RG-8/U.please advise. Thank you.

[drakelist] TR-4C tune-up procedures....

Folks: Does anyone out there have a suggestion (or two) on how I can "tune" my Drake TR-4C for transmitting an easier way other than the "manual's" method?I do not have access to a wattmeter or anything like that to put between the TR-4C and the antenna. I kind of find the manual's tune

Re: [drakelist] TR-4C tune-up procedures....

Gary: Thank you for the reply! When I send CW with my TR-4C the "S" meter kicks up-scale as so does the current meter. Is that normal? Also, since I'm a slow code sender (at this time) the relay pops-out a little too often as I pause between words. I adjusted the anti-VOX as far as it will

[drakelist] Touch Paddle Electronic Keyers....

Does anyone know if the TouchPaddle.com keyers will work with Drake "tube" transceivers? Are these keyers worth their cost in quality and endurance? Thank you. PHILIP AB8ZP

[Drakelist] Drake Cabinet Paint Alternative.

I recall seeing on Drakelist several months ago a recommended Drake cabinet paint alternative to the original (close enough) manufacturer's color (black). I believe it was a Rust-Oleum brand spray paint. The paint's stock number was also provided. Does anyone have info. on this? Thank you.

[Drakelist] About the cabinet paint alternative....

I want to give a "Big Thank You" to all the boys and girls that responded to my earlier Drake cabinet paint question!! : - ) I very much appreciate the invaluable information. W8PSG___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zero

[Drakelist] Drake 7075 Microphone.

Does anyone have a Drake 7075 microphone looking for a new home? My TR-4C needs a friend. Please advise on item & shipping $$$. Thank you. W8PSG___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakel

[Drakelist] Manufacturer of Old Drake Mikes.

I'm finding it quite difficult to locate a Drake 7075 microphone in hopes to keep my TR-4C station pure "Drake". Does anyone know what current microphone (manufacturer and model number) would best counterpart the old 7075 in design and function? Also, who was the manufacturer of the 7075?

[Drakelist] Heil HM-10 Microphone.

Has any of the group ever have any compatibility problems with a Heil HM-10 microphone on Drake tube rigs? This particular model Heil seems to be for the solid-state persuasion, from what I hear (??). Thank you. PSG___ Drakelist mailing list Drakeli

[Drakelist] Drake 7075 Microphone.

I recently acquired a Drake 7075 microphone. I would like to dismantle it and spruce it up a bit. Does anybody know how the thing comes apart.There appears to be no screws to dismantle the head, nor a means to get at the element. I don't want to begin forcing components before I know how

[Drakelist] Tuner for TR-4C.

Greetings to all! I'm looking to acquire an antenna tuner for my TR-4C. I decided to go for a simple state-of-the-art, reasonably priced new tuner by one of the leading manufacturers. Does anyone have a suggestion on a model compatible to the TR-4C pushing-out approx. 300-watts? Thank you.

Re: [Drakelist] downtime

Amen to all of that! Philip -- W8PSG - Original Message - From: k9...@aol.com To: Drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2009 2:59 PM Subject: [Drakelist] downtime Thom and fellow Drake enthusiasts, I really enjoy the Drakelist. I'd be willing to pay a nomina

Re: [Drakelist] 2B Crystals?

Ron: I enjoy reading everyone's (especially yours) remedies and comments on the "ills-and-chills" of the Drake equipment. It would be nice (wishful thinking) if you could start compiling all of this information in some sort of Web site data base for future reference. A kind of "hints-and-kin

[Drakelist] Drake MN-4C Manual...

Greetings Drake aficionados: Where may I find a downloadable manual for the MN-4C tuner? The regular BAMA source doesn't seem to be user-friendly of late. Thank you. W8PSG___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/

[Drakelist] Drake TR-4C rig for sale.

is: $500 Shipping charges extra. Must be shipped in two separate packages. Carrier of your choice. Thank you. Philip Grocki (K8ZOO) --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www