[Drakelist] Question
Hello Again: Does anyone know if the SCC-4 Crystal calibrator will fit and can be used in both the SPR-4 and R-4C receivers? The schematic in the R-4C manual does refer to the SCC-4 as the one being used. Any comments? Gary W9VS badgers9...@centurytel.net --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Question Concerning a Drake TR Mobile power cord
I found a brand new mobile power cord in a drawer. I have no clue when I got it but I had a basic question regarding it. It has three leads, red, black and white. I know red is positive and black is negative but what is white used for. I looked up the the cord in the drake manual but I can't see where the white lead comes into the schematic. Joe N9JCQ ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Question regarding the Drake TR-4
I have three TR-4's and tow of them have flat metal dial piece behind the main tuning dial, one other has the metal dial which has a bend on the outer edge. Which of these designs is from the newest version of the TR-4? | | | style one | | \ | | | style two | | / ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Question regarding the Drake TR-4
Kevin - I'd say that style two is the newer one. When Drake went from the A- to the B-Line Twins, the B's also have the skirted dial. 73, Steve Wedge, W1ES/4 Live free or die: Death is not the worst of evils. John Stark. All my computers have my signature with various pearls of wisdom appended thereto. From: Kevin Elliott Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 12:09 PM To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] Question regarding the Drake TR-4 I have three TR-4's and tow of them have flat metal dial piece behind the main tuning dial, one other has the metal dial which has a bend on the outer edge. Which of these designs is from the newest version of the TR-4? | | | style one | | \ | | | style two | | / ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Question about dial darkening
I see there may be someone that has removed the dark brown discoloration from a Drake dial. (I have about 3 Drakes with this problem.) Can anyone lend specific light on how to accomplish this without destroying the dial? THANKS! Allen, W0OUU ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Question about dial darkening
If the dark brown is due to UV exposure, there is no way to restore it since it is throughout the plastic. If it is smoker's grunge, then a variety of cleaners can be used BUT make sure they are NON-abrasive and don't due other damage. I use some cleaner for delicate plastic, electronic equipment, etc. that is made by GC. As with any cleaner, proceed with caution and test a hidden area to see if the cleaner is compatible with the plastic. Might have some added tips in the WB4HFN Drake website or Electric Radio magazine. 73, Evan, K9SQG -Original Message- From: Allen Bush adb66...@yahoo.com To: drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Mon, Jan 16, 2012 7:14 am Subject: [Drakelist] Question about dial darkening I see there may be someone that has removed the dark brown discoloration from a Drake dial. (I have about 3 Drakes with this problem.) Can anyone lend specific light on how to accomplish this without destroying the dial? THANKS! Allen, W0OUU ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Question about 2-BQ Alignment
Thanks Garey - I managed to find the sweet spot for the L2 adjustment, and the 2BQ seems to be working as advertised. I plan on running the 2B over the weekend to see if it cuts out again. If so, I will unplug the 2BQ and see if that helps. Many thanks Ferris - NB6T -Original Message- From: Garey Barrell [mailto:k4...@mindspring.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2011 7:17 PM To: Ferris Jennings Cc: Drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Question about 2-BQ Alignment Ferris - 1. Normal 2. This adjustment is to compensate for the capacitance of the IF cable. This is the coaxial part of the leads. Be sure the 2-BQ is OFF and in NOTCH position. If you have replaced the IF cable it may be the wrong type or too long or short. If original it should peak, although it is a very broad peak. 3. Again, possible IF cable trouble. The cable is tied directly to the Grid of the 3rd Mixer, and if it shorts, it kills the receiver! Next time it does it, just pull the connector with power one and see if it comes back immediately. If it does, then there is a problem, most likely with the IF cable or it's connector. 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 2-C/2-NT, 4-A, 4-B, C-Line and TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.com Ferris Jennings wrote: Gents (and Ladies) - I'm trying to align a very nice Drake 2-BQ and have a few questions: 1-When I switch on the 2B, the 12AX7 in the 2-BQ glows very bright for a second, then quickly fades to two tiny glows. Is this normal? The tube diagram shows two filaments, but not sure about this burst of light at power on. 2-Attempting to do the alignment procedure as provided in the 2B manual; attempting to adjust L2 of the 2BQ to get a peak S-meter reading does nothing - the meter doesn't go up or down. I've gone roughly a turn CW and CCW from the initial position, and nothing. Any comments? 3-Twice this has happened in the past ten hours of operation; after a few hours, with the 2-BQ connected, the 2B seems to lose all sensitivity and audio out. Moving the Preselector doesn't increase output noise, nor does cranking the AF Gain full CW. If I switch off the 2B, unplug the 2-BQ, then switch on the 2B, things return to normal. I have switched out all the tubes; still happened. All in all, both the 2B and 2-BQ seem to work great even with the above concerns. Any help from the experienced would be greatly appreciated. 73 Ferris NB6T ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Question about 2-BQ Alignment
Gents (and Ladies) - I'm trying to align a very nice Drake 2-BQ and have a few questions: 1- When I switch on the 2B, the 12AX7 in the 2-BQ glows very bright for a second, then quickly fades to two tiny glows. Is this normal? The tube diagram shows two filaments, but not sure about this burst of light at power on. 2- Attempting to do the alignment procedure as provided in the 2B manual; attempting to adjust L2 of the 2BQ to get a peak S-meter reading does nothing - the meter doesn't go up or down. I've gone roughly a turn CW and CCW from the initial position, and nothing. Any comments? 3- Twice this has happened in the past ten hours of operation; after a few hours, with the 2-BQ connected, the 2B seems to lose all sensitivity and audio out. Moving the Preselector doesn't increase output noise, nor does cranking the AF Gain full CW. If I switch off the 2B, unplug the 2-BQ, then switch on the 2B, things return to normal. I have switched out all the tubes; still happened. All in all, both the 2B and 2-BQ seem to work great even with the above concerns. Any help from the experienced would be greatly appreciated. 73 Ferris NB6T ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Question about 2-BQ Alignment
Ferris - 1. Normal 2. This adjustment is to compensate for the capacitance of the IF cable. This is the coaxial part of the leads. Be sure the 2-BQ is OFF and in NOTCH position. If you have replaced the IF cable it may be the wrong type or too long or short. If original it should peak, although it is a very broad peak. 3. Again, possible IF cable trouble. The cable is tied directly to the Grid of the 3rd Mixer, and if it shorts, it kills the receiver! Next time it does it, just pull the connector with power one and see if it comes back immediately. If it does, then there is a problem, most likely with the IF cable or it's connector. 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 2-C/2-NT, 4-A, 4-B, C-Line and TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.com Ferris Jennings wrote: Gents (and Ladies) - I’m trying to align a very nice Drake 2-BQ and have a few questions: 1-When I switch on the 2B, the 12AX7 in the 2-BQ glows very bright for a second, then quickly fades to two tiny glows. Is this normal? The tube diagram shows two filaments, but not sure about this burst of light at power on. 2-Attempting to do the alignment procedure as provided in the 2B manual; attempting to adjust L2 of the 2BQ to get a peak S-meter reading does nothing - the meter doesn’t go up or down. I’ve gone roughly a turn CW and CCW from the initial position, and nothing. Any comments? 3-Twice this has happened in the past ten hours of operation; after a few hours, with the 2-BQ connected, the 2B seems to lose all sensitivity and audio out. Moving the Preselector doesn’t increase output noise, nor does cranking the AF Gain full CW. If I switch off the 2B, unplug the 2-BQ, then switch on the 2B, things return to normal. I have switched out all the tubes; still happened. All in all, both the 2B and 2-BQ seem to work great even with the above concerns. Any help from the experienced would be greatly appreciated. 73 Ferris NB6T ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Question for the group
I purchased a nice TR4 with NB for a fellow and he also tossed in two other complete non-working TR4's and an extra AC-4 and a power supply made from a Heathkit power supply and an extra RV-4. One of the non-working radios has had the chassis butchered where someone drilled a hole in the side of it and installed a toggle switch to turn the radio on and off when the switch failed. The other radio is in better shape but the receive is barely audible. The repair of the radio is out of pay grade and really not wanting to spends 50 to 100 dollars to be told it is junk. I should add both radios have the wired NB in them. The question is would I be better off trying to sell the 2 radio as complete units or piece them out and sell them for parts? Tnx and 73 Kevin - KG0MN ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Question about the 9MC filters
Garey, Thanks for the explaination! I have never heard this double hump when tuning the calibrator signal in any of my Drakes (TR-3, TR-4, 4A-line twins). I assume the null that you describe tuning through is the BFO frequency, between the two filter passbands. But it would seem to me that you would only have one passband filter active at a time (depending on the selected sideband), and so no null in the middle(between the two), but rather the signal would just fall off on either side of the single (LSB or USB) passband. This is more what I think I hear from my radios. I must be missing something or perhaps I am misunderstanding your explaination. Or perhaps I have some work to do! I can switch sidebands while tuning and get close to what you describe, but my dip in the middle is only about 20dB, not all the way to noise. KB8BKU, Darryl in Dayton On Jan 25, 2011, at 11:12 PM, Garey Barrell wrote: Kevin - A scope can be used, although I find it easier to just listen to the receiver. Think of the two filter passbands as the letter M as depicted on Page 29 of the TR-4 Manual. The goal is to adjust C130 so that it sits in the valley between the two filters. If you turn on the CALibrator and tune through it in either direction in receive mode, you'll see the S-Meter go from noise level up to 10 over S-9 or so for a couple of kHz, then down to noise again, back up to 10 over S-9 for a couple of kHz, and then back down to noise level. If you get this pattern, then C130 is close. Fine adjustment is to listen to the receiver noise (no antenna, high band, no signals) and switch back and forth between USB and LSB. The 'pitch' of sound should be similar in both positions. If one sounds low or 'bassy' and the other side sounds high and 'hissy', then adjust C130 slightly until they sound about the same. They will NOT sound EXACTLY the same due to anomalies in the filter passbands, but they should sound similar. Just in case you are 'really' asking about nulling the Carrier in the Balanced Modulator, in this case you can clip the ground lead of the scope to the chassis and then just lay the probe tip near the Driver tube socket. Set the SIDEBAND switch to X, key the transmitter in X-CW with the GAIN at full CCW, and adjust C127 and R85 for MINIMUM signal. Again, it's easier to listen on an external receiver if you have one available, and do the above, adjusting for minimum signal in the receiver. 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 2-C/2-NT, 4-A, 4-B, C-Line and TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.com Kevin Elliott wrote: I have been reading all of the posts in the new Drake archive and the old Drake archive trying to learn as much as I can about my TR4. To you old pros this will be a rookie question, but I am of the belief that if you don't ask you don't learn. Okay I have read where it has been said that you can use a couple of different ways to set C130 correctly. One being use a digital receiver and listening for the matching null and the one that I want to ask about is using a scope to adjust them. Where will the scope probe be connected to read this information or is it indirectly connected with a loop of wire around the oscillator tube to see the nulls. I got the Great service CD and I love it and will be going through it and digesting all I can. Thanks Kevin _ KG0MN ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Question about the 9MC filters
Darryl - That's what I get for being in a hurry. Seems to be happening more often these days! :-) You are correct, you can only do one filter at a time. You can use the dial skirt as a reference, i.e., turn on the CAL, and tune to zero beat. Set the dial skirt to 0. THEN tune through the calibrator in either filter position and you can see the approximately 2-1/2 kHz marks on either side where the S-Meter reads near maximum and with a drop to noise on either side. Then turn OFF the calibrator, and with the dial set to 0, switch between USB and LSB, listening for 'similar' noise pitch in either position. If they are not the same, then tweak C130 slightly one way or the other until they are. Again, they won't sound identical, but not 'bassy' or 'hissy' on either. Yes, the drop to the 'valley' between the two filters will only be about 20-30 dB due to the skirt slope of the filters. You can see this in the diagram of the filter response mentioned earlier. What we are attempting to do here is get the CO at the right place to be between the passbands, NOT necessarily in that maximum notch position. The Balanced Modulator will take care of the additional attenuation of the carrier. So, sorry for the confusion on my part. Hopefully the above will clear it up and 'un-traumatize' you!!! :-) 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 2-C/2-NT, 4-A, 4-B, C-Line and TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.com kb8bku wrote: Garey, Thanks for the explaination! I have never heard this double hump when tuning the calibrator signal in any of my Drakes (TR-3, TR-4, 4A-line twins). I assume the null that you describe tuning through is the BFO frequency, between the two filter passbands. But it would seem to me that you would only have one passband filter active at a time (depending on the selected sideband), and so no null in the middle(between the two), but rather the signal would just fall off on either side of the single (LSB or USB) passband. This is more what I think I hear from my radios. I must be missing something or perhaps I am misunderstanding your explaination. Or perhaps I have some work to do! I can switch sidebands while tuning and get close to what you describe, but my dip in the middle is only about 20dB, not all the way to noise. KB8BKU, Darryl in Dayton On Jan 25, 2011, at 11:12 PM, Garey Barrell wrote: Kevin - A scope can be used, although I find it easier to just listen to the receiver. Think of the two filter passbands as the letter M as depicted on Page 29 of the TR-4 Manual. The goal is to adjust C130 so that it sits in the valley between the two filters. If you turn on the CALibrator and tune through it in either direction in receive mode, you'll see the S-Meter go from noise level up to 10 over S-9 or so for a couple of kHz, then down to noise again, back up to 10 over S-9 for a couple of kHz, and then back down to noise level. If you get this pattern, then C130 is close. Fine adjustment is to listen to the receiver noise (no antenna, high band, no signals) and switch back and forth between USB and LSB. The 'pitch' of sound should be similar in both positions. If one sounds low or 'bassy' and the other side sounds high and 'hissy', then adjust C130 slightly until they sound about the same. They will NOT sound EXACTLY the same due to anomalies in the filter passbands, but they should sound similar. Just in case you are 'really' asking about nulling the Carrier in the Balanced Modulator, in this case you can clip the ground lead of the scope to the chassis and then just lay the probe tip near the Driver tube socket. Set the SIDEBAND switch to X, key the transmitter in X-CW with the GAIN at full CCW, and adjust C127 and R85 for MINIMUM signal. Again, it's easier to listen on an external receiver if you have one available, and do the above, adjusting for minimum signal in the receiver. 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 2-C/2-NT, 4-A, 4-B, C-Line and TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.com Kevin Elliott wrote: I have been reading all of the posts in the new Drake archive and the old Drake archive trying to learn as much as I can about my TR4. To you old pros this will be a rookie question, but I am of the belief that if you don't ask you don't learn. Okay I have read where it has been said that you can use a couple of different ways to set C130 correctly. One being use a digital receiver and listening for the matching null and the one that I want to ask about is using a scope to adjust them. Where will the scope probe be connected to read this information or is it indirectly connected with a loop of wire around the oscillator tube to see the nulls. I got the Great service CD and I love it and will be going through it and digesting all I can. Thanks Kevin _ KG0MN ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net
[Drakelist] Question about the 9MC filters
I have been reading all of the posts in the new Drake archive and the old Drake archive trying to learn as much as I can about my TR4. To you old pros this will be a rookie question, but I am of the belief that if you don't ask you don't learn. Okay I have read where it has been said that you can use a couple of different ways to set C130 correctly. One being use a digital receiver and listening for the matching null and the one that I want to ask about is using a scope to adjust them. Where will the scope probe be connected to read this information or is it indirectly connected with a loop of wire around the oscillator tube to see the nulls. I got the Great service CD and I love it and will be going through it and digesting all I can. Thanks Kevin _ KG0MN ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Question about the 9MC filters
Kevin - A scope can be used, although I find it easier to just listen to the receiver. Think of the two filter passbands as the letter M as depicted on Page 29 of the TR-4 Manual. The goal is to adjust C130 so that it sits in the valley between the two filters. If you turn on the CALibrator and tune through it in either direction in receive mode, you'll see the S-Meter go from noise level up to 10 over S-9 or so for a couple of kHz, then down to noise again, back up to 10 over S-9 for a couple of kHz, and then back down to noise level. If you get this pattern, then C130 is close. Fine adjustment is to listen to the receiver noise (no antenna, high band, no signals) and switch back and forth between USB and LSB. The 'pitch' of sound should be similar in both positions. If one sounds low or 'bassy' and the other side sounds high and 'hissy', then adjust C130 slightly until they sound about the same. They will NOT sound EXACTLY the same due to anomalies in the filter passbands, but they should sound similar. Just in case you are 'really' asking about nulling the Carrier in the Balanced Modulator, in this case you can clip the ground lead of the scope to the chassis and then just lay the probe tip near the Driver tube socket. Set the SIDEBAND switch to X, key the transmitter in X-CW with the GAIN at full CCW, and adjust C127 and R85 for MINIMUM signal. Again, it's easier to listen on an external receiver if you have one available, and do the above, adjusting for minimum signal in the receiver. 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 2-C/2-NT, 4-A, 4-B, C-Line and TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.com Kevin Elliott wrote: I have been reading all of the posts in the new Drake archive and the old Drake archive trying to learn as much as I can about my TR4. To you old pros this will be a rookie question, but I am of the belief that if you don't ask you don't learn. Okay I have read where it has been said that you can use a couple of different ways to set C130 correctly. One being use a digital receiver and listening for the matching null and the one that I want to ask about is using a scope to adjust them. Where will the scope probe be connected to read this information or is it indirectly connected with a loop of wire around the oscillator tube to see the nulls. I got the Great service CD and I love it and will be going through it and digesting all I can. Thanks Kevin _ KG0MN ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Question regarding TR4
Kevin - Your radio is a Version 2, probably built mid 1966. Drake switched from 12BA6 to 6BA6 in Version 5, (4/68,) and to 6BZ6 in Version 6, (10/68,) at V5. 12BA6 to 12BZ6 in Version 4, (9/67,) and to 6BZ6 in Version 5, (4/68,) at V11. V12 and V15 were 12BA6's for the entire production. Your CD went out yesterday via First Class Mail. 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 2-C/2-NT, 4-A, 4-B, C-Line and TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.com Kevin Elliott wrote: While I wait for my repair CDs to arrive I have found something I need some information on. I am in the process of retubing the TR4 I have and I went down the list of tubes in the voltage chart and ordered all of the tubes. That I think is my first mistake because when I took the cover off and got ready to install the tubes the first one was a 6BZ6 tube I come to find out there are none in use on this particular radio. Am I safe to assume that they made a revision either before this radio or afterwards and went to the 12BA6 tubes which I am finding are getting hard to find. My radio shows that tubes V13, V12 and V11 are all 12BA6 and it has arrows pointing to all three tubes. The serial number on the radio is 23567 so if anyone can tell me what year that is I would appreciate it. Thanks and 73 Kevin ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Question regarding TR4
While I wait for my repair CDs to arrive I have found something I need some information on. I am in the process of retubing the TR4 I have and I went down the list of tubes in the voltage chart and ordered all of the tubes. That I think is my first mistake because when I took the cover off and got ready to install the tubes the first one was a 6BZ6 tube I come to find out there are none in use on this particular radio. Am I safe to assume that they made a revision either before this radio or afterwards and went to the 12BA6 tubes which I am finding are getting hard to find. My radio shows that tubes V13, V12 and V11 are all 12BA6 and it has arrows pointing to all three tubes. The serial number on the radio is 23567 so if anyone can tell me what year that is I would appreciate it. Thanks and 73 Kevin ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Question regarding TR4
Kevin, You will likely find that the schematic you have in your manual probably doesn't match the rig you have. Also, the manuals changed slowly, if at all, during the life, only the schematics changed. Garey will have all the schematics in the CD. One question though, why would you want to re-tube a whole transceiver?? More than likely most of those in the rig are good tubes, and it seems a waste to change them, plus, who can tell that your new ones are any better than the originals??? They have to be NOS or old unless they are Russian or Chinese. Also, the rig was aligned with those tubes and will require a COMPLETE alignment after re-tubing. I just think it is easier to use your new tubes as test replacements to see if they fix a particular problem. My .02 worth, probably not worth that much. 73, Don, WB5HAK___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Question
How do I list a request for a part needed. Ken George / K3JWI ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Question
Ken - What you just did, except tell us what part you need! :-) 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 4-B, C-Line TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.com k...@proaudiogroup.com wrote: How do I list a request for a part needed. Ken George / K3JWI ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Question
Just like you did this question...post away! John K5MO At 04:28 PM 3/20/2010, k...@proaudiogroup.com wrote: How do I list a request for a part needed. Ken George / K3JWI ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Question on Drake TR-3
Ron It has grommets and is mounted of center some using the existing holes in the cover. So it will not hurt the exterior. Guy N9XBG Nutrition Improve your career health. Click now to study nutrition! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2131/c?cp=oH4DYVdODsZ2SsBr2x7k-gAAJz0UFYKTAyySMiC3nbWXP64QAAYAAADNAAASQwA= ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Question on Drake TR-3
I have a TR-3 that I just picked and it up runs great. The question I have is the previous owner installed a muffin fan directly above the finals on the top cover which is set up to pull the air out of the finals section. I have heard good and bad about doing this, it does seem to keep the unit cooler but will it damage the finals or anything else? Previous owner had ran it for years and he said he had no problems. (of course it does take away from the bueaty of the rig) 73 Guy N9XBG Medical Insurance Need Medical Insurance? Click here for affordable quotes. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2131/c?cp=ManS0xdkCrkIj81uwWg18gAAJz0UFYKTAyySMiC3nbWXP64QAAYAAADNAAAQVgA= ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Question on Drake TR-3
On Tue, 9 Mar 2010 01:12:34 GMT, n9...@juno.com wrote: will it damage the finals or anything else? No. Quite the opposite, in fact. Aren't you happier when you are cooler? 73 -Jim -- Ham Radio NU0C Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.S.A. TR7/RV7/R7A/L7, TR6/RV6, T4XC/R4C/L4B, NCL2000, SB104A, R390A, GT550A/RV550A, HyGain 3750, IBM PS/2 - all vintage, all the time! Give a man a URL, and he will learn for an hour; teach him to Google, and he will learn for a lifetime. HyGain 3750 User's Group - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HyGain_3750/ http://radiojim.exofire.net http://incolor.inetnebr.com/jshorney http://www.nebraskaghosts.org ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Question on Drake TR-3
I run a 24VDC fan at 12V. --- On Mon, 3/8/10, Ronald Erickson ronalderickson...@gmail.com wrote: From: Ronald Erickson ronalderickson...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Question on Drake TR-3 To: Robert Ladden rmlad...@yahoo.com Cc: drakelist@zerobeat.net, n9...@juno.com n9...@juno.com Date: Monday, March 8, 2010, 10:20 PM A 220-volt fan run on 120-volt AC works great for me. Ron, K0IC On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 8:43 PM, Robert Ladden rmlad...@yahoo.com wrote: It's a good thing. I do the same on my TR-3. Without the fan, it gets very hot in the final cage and the top of the cabinet. Cool is better. 73, Bob WW3QB --- On Mon, 3/8/10, n9...@juno.com n9...@juno.com wrote: From: n9...@juno.com n9...@juno.com Subject: [Drakelist] Question on Drake TR-3 To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Date: Monday, March 8, 2010, 8:12 PM I have a TR-3 that I just picked and it up runs great. The question I have is the previous owner installed a muffin fan directly above the finals on the top cover which is set up to pull the air out of the finals section. I have heard good and bad about doing this, it does seem to keep the unit cooler but will it damage the finals or anything else? Previous owner had ran it for years and he said he had no problems. (of course it does take away from the bueaty of the rig) 73 Guy N9XBG Medical Insurance Need Medical Insurance? Click here for affordable quotes. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2131/c?cp=ManS0xdkCrkIj81uwWg18gAAJz0UFYKTAyySMiC3nbWXP64QAAYAAADNAAAQVgA= ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist -- Ronald D. Erickson, K0IC Southwest Iowa Amateur Radio Club Bellevue Amateur Radio Club ARRL Local Government Liaison ARRL Public Information Officer ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio™ 563-263-3097 ronalderickson...@gmail.com 10-X #12938 :* EN20iu ARRL Lifer since 1976 3900 Club #729 Iowa QRP Club #179 QCWA #30762; Chapters, 25, 123, 210 FCC #PG-17-12556 FISTS CW Club #12484 Straight Key Century Club #2253 FGBMFI Life Member Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network member Pastor by Universal Life Church, Modesto, CA Trying to join the Shenandoah Assembly of God The Collins Collectors Association #AC07-12075 Courage HANDI-HAM System member Ex: WN0GDA, WB0GDA, AK0N, AAV7AW Ex: KMA-AM broadcast engineer 1977-1989. Ex: SBE Senior Broadcast Engineer #2308 - Radio - AM/FM IWCC -Clarinda Associate of Arts Degree - 1973 University of Nebraska at Omaha Bachelor of General Studies Degree - 1993 k...@arrl.net www.contactify.com/c521b ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
RE: [drakelist] Question
Carl: He drives a Toyota (an FJ 40, I hope.) because he knows how superior they are to Jeeps. (Did you know that in Mexico, they pronounce them Heeps?) The grille is probably merely an oversight. Terry K7WLD From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 04, 2008 11:15 AM To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [drakelist] Question [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Mike, WB8VGE Um Hmmm, a Jeep grille on his emails and yet he drives a Toyotatch tch. Hi Mike, Carl Hibbard _ Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut000507 .
[drakelist] Question
I have the venerable B Line running an I'm hearing about nothing on 20 except for a couple of QSO's around 14.051. Last weekend you couldn't find a vacant spot on 20 (I know Filed Day). So where is everyone? W5BXE (unamplified mikes only)
Re: [drakelist] Question
Jim Shorney [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Fri, 4 Jul 2008 11:54:29 -0500, Richard Bell wrote: So where is everyone? Discussing microphones on the internet. -Jim -- Submissions:drakelist@zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Question
Resting up from last weekend! Mike, WB8VGE SunLight Energy Systems The Heathkit Shop http://www.theheathkitshop.com/ J e e p o|||o Note: No trees were killed in the sending of this message, but a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced On Jul 4, 2008, at 12:54 PM, Richard Bell wrote: I have the venerable B Line running an I’m hearing about nothing on 20 except for a couple of QSO’s around 14.051. Last weekend you couldn’t find a vacant spot on 20 (I know Filed Day). So where is everyone? W5BXE (unamplified mikes only)
Re: [drakelist] Question
ron [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Richard Bell wrote: I have the venerable B Line running an I’m hearing about nothing on 20 except for a couple of QSO’s around 14.051. Last weekend you couldn’t find a vacant spot on 20 (I know Filed Day). So where is everyone? W5BXE (unamplified mikes only) Filed Day?? must've been a lot of clean finger nails! Ron wb1hga -- Submissions:drakelist@zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Question
I don't own a toyota never had... never willl Mike, WB8VGE SunLight Energy Systems The Heathkit Shop http://www.theheathkitshop.com/ J e e p o|||o Note: No trees were killed in the sending of this message, but a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced On Jul 4, 2008, at 2:15 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Mike, WB8VGE Um Hmmm, a Jeep grille on his emails and yet he drives a Toyotatch tch. Hi Mike, Carl Hibbard Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars.
[drakelist] Question Regarding Drake C-Line Radio Chassis
H D MAC LEOD [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi Drakelist. Does anyone know what kind of protective lacquer Drake used on their C-Line radio chassis? I have successfully polished out some surface rust that was starting on the edge of a unit and would like to reseal it with the same color lacquer to get as close to original look as possible. Wade VA3HM -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] Question on R4A RF Amp
Curt Nixon [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Good Morning All: Saw a mention somewhere regarding changing the RF amp tube from a 12BZ6 to a 6BZ6 due to the availability of the 6 volt v. 12volt versions. This amounts to a one wire change to carry the 6 volt filament to the tube (other side is chassis common) So, is there any downside to this that I should be aware of--seems liike a logical mod to me after looking into the price of the two versions. Thanks, Curt KU8L -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Question on R4A RF Amp
Garey Barrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Curt - This modification was fairly common even when the receiver was new, since the 12BZ6 has always been a difficult to source tube. It apparently was never a very popular tube, making it hard to find in the 60's and much more expensive than the 6BZ6 today. If there is no 0.005 bypass at the socket, add one. 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, B C-Line and TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.com Curt Nixon wrote: Curt Nixon [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Good Morning All: Saw a mention somewhere regarding changing the RF amp tube from a 12BZ6 to a 6BZ6 due to the availability of the 6 volt v. 12volt versions. This amounts to a one wire change to carry the 6 volt filament to the tube (other side is chassis common) So, is there any downside to this that I should be aware of--seems liike a logical mod to me after looking into the price of the two versions. Thanks, Curt KU8L -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] question
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Would someone who knows T4X's tell me if an R4 PTO was ever used. It would seem to me that someone has swapped it out or replaced just the can cover with same. Carl WD8NHK **Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp0030002598)
Re: [drakelist] question
Garey Barrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Carl - When did I write that??? 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 4-B, C-Line TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Would someone who knows T4X's tell me if an R4 PTO was ever used. It would seem to me that someone has swapped it out or replaced just the can cover with same. Carl WD8NHK -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] question
Don Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Garey, I didn't remember you saing that, hi. I get LOTS of incomplete emails like that. I always wondered what I'm missing, HI. 73, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: Garey Barrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 7:35 PM Subject: Re: [drakelist] question Garey Barrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Carl - When did I write that??? 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 4-B, C-Line TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Would someone who knows T4X's tell me if an R4 PTO was ever used. It would seem to me that someone has swapped it out or replaced just the can cover with same. Carl WD8NHK -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net -- -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.8/1289 - Release Date: 2/20/2008 10:26 AM -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] question
Carl -When did I write that??? 73, Garey - K4OAH Garey, sorry, you didn't, my error, the way I pulled up the Drakelist send to address was one of your old answers to an entirely different thing. I believe I meant to use you as the send to. carl **Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp0030002598)
Re: [drakelist] Question 1 of many, TR-4 R-4(A)
Howard Traxler [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Thanks Peter and Gary. Now that you mention it, I remember the crystal socket on the side of the R-4A. Ya know, the holes I found there are probably still the crystal socket; however, the switch is not there--or maybe the handle is broken off. Probably not a mod at all. I'll have to open it up and check it out. The switch on the side of the TR-4 doesn't seem to have any effect. I patched the two RCA jacks over to the receiver and got it working a little; certainly not as hot as the receiver on the TR-4. Can't get it to un-mute. I think the R-4A needs a tune-up and maybe some tubes. I feel bad for the guy who sold it to me. He thinks it's working GREAT! hi hi. Off to work now but I'll play more tonight. Thanks again. 73 de Howard, WA9RYF - Original Message - From: Peter Bent [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2007 4:18 PM Subject: RE: [drakelist] Question 1 of many, TR-4 R-4(A) : : Peter Bent [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang : -- : Hi Howard, : : The slide switch on the TR4 was to use the TR4 as a transceiver or : transmitter only. (Don't know about the switch on the R-4a) The RCA jacks : on the the TR4 are Antenna and Mute connections. There should be : corresponding connections on the receiver. ( I don't know about the R-4a -- : but there are on the R-4c.. To use the Tr-4 in transmit only both cables : need to be in. The TR-4 switched to transmit and the receiver must be set : to Ext. mute. Good luck : : -Original Message- : From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On : Behalf Of Howard Traxler : Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2007 6:19 PM : To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] : Subject: [drakelist] Question 1 of many, TR-4 R-4(A) : : : Howard Traxler [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the : drakelist gang : -- : Hi all, : Would like to use my newly acquired R-4A as the receiver in the TR-4 : station. What connections are to be made between? There are two RCA jacks : on the rear panel of the chasis of the TR-4 just west of the power plug. : There seems to be a mod of the R-4A: Where there once was a slide switch : (left side, below the middle lower case screw), there are now what seem to : be two 1/8 jacks. : : Could anyone tell me about the mod and the connections I need to make? : : Thanks lots. : : 73 de Howard, WA9RYF : : Howard K. Traxler, Technology Specialist : www.TraxlerEnterprises.com : /*-- THINK GOD --*/ : : : -- : Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] : Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body : Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message : Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net : -- : : : : -- : Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] : Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body : Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message : Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net : -- : : : -- : No virus found in this incoming message. : Checked by AVG Free Edition. : Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.10/1070 - Release Date: 10/14/2007 9:22 AM : : -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] Question 2 of many, R-4A tune-up
Howard Traxler [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Anyone know what equipment I will need to tune up my R-4A? Thanks. 73 de Howard, WA9RYF - Original Message - From: Howard Traxler [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2007 4:18 PM Subject: [drakelist] Question 1 of many, TR-4 R-4(A) : : Howard Traxler [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang : -- : Hi all, : Would like to use my newly acquired R-4A as the receiver in the TR-4 : station. What connections are to be made between? There are two RCA jacks : on the rear panel of the chasis of the TR-4 just west of the power plug. : There seems to be a mod of the R-4A: Where there once was a slide switch : (left side, below the middle lower case screw), there are now what seem to : be two 1/8 jacks. : : Could anyone tell me about the mod and the connections I need to make? : : Thanks lots. : : 73 de Howard, WA9RYF : : Howard K. Traxler, Technology Specialist : www.TraxlerEnterprises.com : /*-- THINK GOD --*/ : : : -- : Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] : Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body : Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message : Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net : -- : : : -- : No virus found in this incoming message. : Checked by AVG Free Edition. : Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.10/1070 - Release Date: 10/14/2007 9:22 AM : : -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Question 2 of many, R-4A tune-up
Garey Barrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Howard - If it's not dead, the calibrator is sufficient to get it very close. You can hear the second harmonic of the BFO beating with the calibrator to set that, and then use the calibrator for the RF and IF alignment tasks. Detune the Preselector to reduce the signal level when adjusting the IF's, and I would strongly suggest skipping the Crystal Filter and Crystal Match Alignment portion. The wrapped wires are almost certainly OK, unless someone has been playing with them, which is unlikely. A real VTVM is handy, but the S-Meter will work for all but setting the RCVR SENS control to -1.35V. A good DMM (one with a 10-25 Megohm input impedance will work for that. Many of the bargain DMMs have very low input Z and will NOT work for this adjustment. That said, a stable signal generator that will tune around 5.6 MHz makes things a little easier. 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 4-B C-Line Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.com Howard Traxler wrote: Howard Traxler [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Anyone know what equipment I will need to tune up my R-4A? Thanks. 73 de Howard, WA9RYF - Original Message - From: Howard Traxler [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2007 4:18 PM Subject: [drakelist] Question 1 of many, TR-4 R-4(A) : : Howard Traxler [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang : -- : Hi all, : Would like to use my newly acquired R-4A as the receiver in the TR-4 : station. What connections are to be made between? There are two RCA jacks : on the rear panel of the chasis of the TR-4 just west of the power plug. : There seems to be a mod of the R-4A: Where there once was a slide switch : (left side, below the middle lower case screw), there are now what seem to : be two 1/8 jacks. : : Could anyone tell me about the mod and the connections I need to make? : : Thanks lots. : : 73 de Howard, WA9RYF : : Howard K. Traxler, Technology Specialist : www.TraxlerEnterprises.com : /*-- THINK GOD --*/ : -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] Question 1 of many, TR-4 R-4(A)
Howard Traxler [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi all, Would like to use my newly acquired R-4A as the receiver in the TR-4 station. What connections are to be made between? There are two RCA jacks on the rear panel of the chasis of the TR-4 just west of the power plug. There seems to be a mod of the R-4A: Where there once was a slide switch (left side, below the middle lower case screw), there are now what seem to be two 1/8 jacks. Could anyone tell me about the mod and the connections I need to make? Thanks lots. 73 de Howard, WA9RYF Howard K. Traxler, Technology Specialist www.TraxlerEnterprises.com /*-- THINK GOD --*/ -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
RE: [drakelist] Question 1 of many, TR-4 R-4(A)
Peter Bent [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi Howard, The slide switch on the TR4 was to use the TR4 as a transceiver or transmitter only. (Don't know about the switch on the R-4a) The RCA jacks on the the TR4 are Antenna and Mute connections. There should be corresponding connections on the receiver. ( I don't know about the R-4a -- but there are on the R-4c.. To use the Tr-4 in transmit only both cables need to be in. The TR-4 switched to transmit and the receiver must be set to Ext. mute. Good luck -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Howard Traxler Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2007 6:19 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [drakelist] Question 1 of many, TR-4 R-4(A) Howard Traxler [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi all, Would like to use my newly acquired R-4A as the receiver in the TR-4 station. What connections are to be made between? There are two RCA jacks on the rear panel of the chasis of the TR-4 just west of the power plug. There seems to be a mod of the R-4A: Where there once was a slide switch (left side, below the middle lower case screw), there are now what seem to be two 1/8 jacks. Could anyone tell me about the mod and the connections I need to make? Thanks lots. 73 de Howard, WA9RYF Howard K. Traxler, Technology Specialist www.TraxlerEnterprises.com /*-- THINK GOD --*/ -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net -- -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Question 1 of many, TR-4 R-4(A)
Garey Barrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Howard - The two RCA jacks on the TR-4 are MUTE (closest to the side) and ANT. They should be patched to the like-labeled jacks on the R-4A. The slide switch on the left rear side of the TR-4 is pushed towards the rear of the chassis to use the external receiver, and forward to use the internal receiver of the TR-4. As for the mod on the R-4A, no telling.. The slide switch and nearby crystal socket were to be used to crystal control the receiver, with the switch selecting between PTO and crystal control. Based on where they are on the chassis, I'd guess a tap for an external counter, but they could be anything. You'd have to trace the internal cable to see where it goes! 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 4-B C-Line Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.com Howard Traxler wrote: Howard Traxler [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi all, Would like to use my newly acquired R-4A as the receiver in the TR-4 station. What connections are to be made between? There are two RCA jacks on the rear panel of the chasis of the TR-4 just west of the power plug. There seems to be a mod of the R-4A: Where there once was a slide switch (left side, below the middle lower case screw), there are now what seem to be two 1/8 jacks. Could anyone tell me about the mod and the connections I need to make? Thanks lots. 73 de Howard, WA9RYF Howard K. Traxler, Technology Specialist www.TraxlerEnterprises.com /*-- THINK GOD --*/ -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
RE: [drakelist] Question 1 of many, TR-4 R-4(A)
Peter Bent [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Howard..just actually looked.. There is a switch on the R-4c to toggle between 120 V and 240V -- probably the same. Fuse is near it. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Howard Traxler Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2007 6:19 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [drakelist] Question 1 of many, TR-4 R-4(A) Howard Traxler [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi all, Would like to use my newly acquired R-4A as the receiver in the TR-4 station. What connections are to be made between? There are two RCA jacks on the rear panel of the chasis of the TR-4 just west of the power plug. There seems to be a mod of the R-4A: Where there once was a slide switch (left side, below the middle lower case screw), there are now what seem to be two 1/8 jacks. Could anyone tell me about the mod and the connections I need to make? Thanks lots. 73 de Howard, WA9RYF Howard K. Traxler, Technology Specialist www.TraxlerEnterprises.com /*-- THINK GOD --*/ -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net -- -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] Question on LP Filter
Steve Berg [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I have a Drake TV3300-LP low pass filter, and it seems as though its cutoff frequency has shifted downward. Using a wattmeter before it and one after it, the filter seems to attenuate signals in the 12 and 10 meter bands by about 3 dB. Below that, it works fine. Any ideas on what is happening here? 73, Steve WA9JML -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Question on LP Filter
Jim Shorney [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Fri, 27 Jul 2007 20:17:20 -0500, Steve Berg wrote: Steve Berg [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I have a Drake TV3300-LP low pass filter, and it seems as though its cutoff frequency has shifted downward. Using a wattmeter before it and one after it, the filter seems to attenuate signals in the 12 and 10 meter bands by about 3 dB. Below that, it works fine. Any ideas on what is happening here? They're pretty simple, not much that can go wrong. 1. Bad capacitor 2. Cold solder joint 3. Bad ground connection to the coax connector(s) -- TR7/RV7, TR6/RV6, T4XC/R4C, L4B, NCL2000, SB104A, R390A, GT550A/RV550A, HyGain 3750 - all vintage, all the time! HyGain 3750 User's Group - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HyGain_3750/ -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] Question about MN-2700 tuner
Good evening... I discovered something today which perplexes me. That may be primarily because I am not the world's most technically capable person, but if you can explain this to me, I'd be very appreciative. Using the tuner with a newly constructed wire antenna, I discovered, much to my surprise, that when I set the switches under the tuning knobs to the first position (0-10) and the dial to 10 I got a different result than when I set the switches to the second position (10-20) and the dial to 0. My non-technical mind says, intuitively, 10 = 10, so why do I get the different result? In order to get the same result, the dial must be set to about 7 with the switch in the first position to get the same result as when the position is in the second position and set at 0. Clearly, the world will continue to turn on its axis if I can't get an answer to this, but, as usual, I'm curious when 10 is, apparently, not equal to 10. And that doesn't even touch the confusion factor. Thanks, in advance, Karl, K1KO Virginia Beach, VA
Re: [drakelist] Question about some old Drake Equipment
Don - W7DAH [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Yeah Steve, Lately I've been hearin' that if you put all yer Drake goodies up on one of them-thar, fancy, new-fangled auction sites the bidness profits ya net will send ya into early retirement (ONLY KIDDING - just pokin' sticks at the animals)!!! ;-) Here is a web resource, compiled by Ron - WB4HFN (a Drake *Collector*) that provides SOME Drake-specific resale value HISTORY: http://www.wb4hfn.com/DrakePricing.htm Perhaps that will give you some ideas / guidelines. But, why not unload all your newer gear, and keep your Dad's American-Made Classics (or keep both)? 73, Don - W7DAH George KB2Z [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi Steve, It's all junk. I'll be happy to take it off your hands, if you pay the shipping. All kidding aside, Its good stuff. Well worth the effort to get on the air. Good luck, George, KB2Z At 12:51 PM 7/29/05, you wrote: Steve [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang - - Hello Drake Owners, This is my first time to use this so please go easy on me. My father passed away in 2002 and I now have some Drake equipment that I know little to nothing about. There are some 20 odd pieces of gear, so I thought someone might help me out. 1. L75 amp with owners manual and shipping box. Looks new 2. T4XB 3. R4B 4. MS4 x 3 5. DC4 6. AC4 x 2 7. 2NT 8. R2A 9. R4C 10. CS7 11. Box of misc. parts... mics, spare tubes, 90 degree mic plugs, manuals, etc. Too many things to list. Is there any value to this stuff or is it all just junk? Thanks for any help, [EMAIL PROTECTED] - - On Behalf of Steve [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions: drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ - - -- On Behalf of George KB2Z [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- 73, Don - W7DAH Voice Mail: 314-237-0373 Fax: 240-248-0479 E-Mail: w7dahawk[AT]gmail[DOT]com Grid square: CN85pk -- On Behalf of Don - W7DAH [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
RE: [drakelist] Question about some old Drake Equipment
Ronald Baker [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Steve, there is significant value to that equipment list. You can compare the model numbers against my resale price list to see an approximate value. Most of the pricing is current. From this list you can get a good feel for the value and resale is you decide to sell. Here is the link: http://www.wb4hfn.com/DrakePricing.htm Ron Ron Baker / WB4HFN Visit my Website: www.wb4hfn.com Vintage Drake Collins -- On Behalf of Ronald Baker [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] QUESTION S: R-4 and 2-B IF bandwidth filtering
David Toepfer [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- R-4 questions: The Drake R-4(a/b/c) seems universally regarded as a file receiver. It seems bets regarded by CW and SSB users, and less so by AM users. At 4.8kHz max IF bandwidth it is usable for AM, but does not seem to lend itself to current practices of AM users. Does anyone have any experience at opening up the R-4(a/b/c) IF to 6/7/8/10/12kHz more in keeping with current practices? Would the R-4B tend to lend itself better to such a modification because of what I believe is it's LC IF filters as opposed to the crystal filters used in the R-4C? 2-B questions: The Drake 2-B seems even less well regarded by AM users. At 3.6kHz max IF bandwidth its use beyond simple communication via AM seems limited. Similarly, does anyone have any experience at opening up the 2-B IF to 4.8/6/7/8/10/12kHz more in keeping with current practices? Similarly, would the 2-B tend to lend itself better to such a modification because of what I believe is it's LC IF filters? R-4/2-B questions: Or, is it perhaps a simple matter of limits imposed or at least evident earlier in the IF chain preclude aspirations of such receiver modifications? dt . -- On Behalf of David Toepfer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] QUESTION S: R-4 and 2-B IF bandwidth filtering
Al Parker [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi dt, If you want to listen to AM, why not use a receiver that was designed primarily to receive it, not one that was primarily designed for SSB? It works in both directions, it's a bit of a job to modify an AM rcvr for SSB, vice versa. The Drakes are great at what they're designed to do, SSB/CW, the SP-600's and R-388's, etc, are great at what they're designed to do, AM, ok on CW. Just another grouchy opinion, maybe worth abt what you paid for it. 73, Al, W8UT New Bern, NC BoatAnchors appreciated here http://www.thecompendium.net/radio/ http://www.hammarlund.info - Original Message - From: David Toepfer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Sent: Friday, June 17, 2005 3:55 PM Subject: [drakelist] QUESTION S: R-4 and 2-B IF bandwidth filtering David Toepfer [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- R-4 questions: The Drake R-4(a/b/c) seems universally regarded as a file receiver. It seems bets regarded by CW and SSB users, and less so by AM users. At 4.8kHz max IF bandwidth it is usable for AM, but does not seem to lend itself to current practices of AM users. Does anyone have any experience at opening up the R-4(a/b/c) IF to 6/7/8/10/12kHz more in keeping with current practices? Would the R-4B tend to lend itself better to such a modification because of what I believe is it's LC IF filters as opposed to the crystal filters used in the R-4C? 2-B questions: The Drake 2-B seems even less well regarded by AM users. At 3.6kHz max IF bandwidth its use beyond simple communication via AM seems limited. Similarly, does anyone have any experience at opening up the 2-B IF to 4.8/6/7/8/10/12kHz more in keeping with current practices? Similarly, would the 2-B tend to lend itself better to such a modification because of what I believe is it's LC IF filters? R-4/2-B questions: Or, is it perhaps a simple matter of limits imposed or at least evident earlier in the IF chain preclude aspirations of such receiver modifications? dt . -- On Behalf of David Toepfer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- On Behalf of Al Parker [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
RE: [drakelist] QUESTION S: R-4 and 2-B IF bandwidth filtering
Grant Youngman [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- If you want to listen to AM, why not use a receiver that was designed primarily to receive it ..? Just another grouchy opinion, maybe worth abt what you paid for it. Grouchy or not, it's a perfectly good opinion :-) Sure, a lot of radio's can receive AM, including all of the Drake 2-series, 4-series, etc., and comparisons can be drawn between which one of those is better in some sense. But some other radios are MUCH better at AM -- SP-600 variants, most any super pro, R-390 (better than R-390A, but harder to find working well), and many others. The R-388 is also a much better AM radio than the 51J4 (because of those pesky mechanical filter thingies), and won't compress your vertebra quite as much as a 390. In many respects, the R-388 ends up being one of the best of the lot (especially with an external sync detector, or at least outboard audio). Grant/NQ5T -- On Behalf of Grant Youngman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
RE: [drakelist] QUESTION S: R-4 and 2-B IF bandwidth filtering
john [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I'll second that. An R4B on the BBC is a very pleasant radio to listen to. John K5MO At 05:45 PM 6/17/2005, Grant Youngman wrote: Grant Youngman [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- The Drake R-4(a/b/c) seems universally regarded as a file receiver. It seems bets regarded by CW and SSB users, and less so by AM users. At 4.8kHz max IF bandwidth it is usable for AM, but does not seem to lend itself to current practices of AM users. This is not true of the R-4C. It uses crystal filters in the 2nd IF, and is not an L/C filtered radio like the 4/a/b. A 6 Khz filter is available as a standard item. The C radio isn't a bad AM reciever. The others aren't either, since you can always tune off to one sideband or the other. Grant/NQ5T -- On Behalf of Grant Youngman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.7.8/22 - Release Date: 6/17/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.7.8/22 - Release Date: 6/17/2005 -- On Behalf of john [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] QUESTION S: R-4 and 2-B IF bandwidth filtering
GAREY - K4OAH [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- David - The only one of the group that lends itself to widening is the R-4C. There is a 4 pole 8 kHz roofing filter up front in all the R-4 receivers that limits the ultimate IF bandwidth. The L-C Passband tuners could possibly be modified, but certainly NOT a simple mod. The R-4C though, has a separate AM filter socket under the chassis, and 8 pole crystal filters were offered in both 4 and 6 kHz bandwidths. The receiver came from the factor with a 150 ohm, 2W resistor installed between the input and output pins of the AM filter socket, effectively giving an 8 kHz IF bandwidth set by the roofing filter. The 2-B uses essentially the same Passband tuner as the 4 line, again not a candidate for easy modification. All these receivers were designed as CW/SSB receivers, with AM included solely for backward compatibility. AM was considered to be on the way out by most hams (and others) in the 60's when these receivers were designed. A nice NC-183D, HRO-60 or NC-300 would be a much better sounding AM receiver! 73, Garey - K4OAH Atlanta Drake C-Line Service Manual http://hr99.home.mindspring.com/R-4C_Servicez/ David Toepfer wrote: David Toepfer [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- R-4 questions: The Drake R-4(a/b/c) seems universally regarded as a file receiver. It seems bets regarded by CW and SSB users, and less so by AM users. At 4.8kHz max IF bandwidth it is usable for AM, but does not seem to lend itself to current practices of AM users. Does anyone have any experience at opening up the R-4(a/b/c) IF to 6/7/8/10/12kHz more in keeping with current practices? Would the R-4B tend to lend itself better to such a modification because of what I believe is it's LC IF filters as opposed to the crystal filters used in the R-4C? 2-B questions: The Drake 2-B seems even less well regarded by AM users. At 3.6kHz max IF bandwidth its use beyond simple communication via AM seems limited. Similarly, does anyone have any experience at opening up the 2-B IF to 4.8/6/7/8/10/12kHz more in keeping with current practices? Similarly, would the 2-B tend to lend itself better to such a modification because of what I believe is it's LC IF filters? R-4/2-B questions: Or, is it perhaps a simple matter of limits imposed or at least evident earlier in the IF chain preclude aspirations of such receiver modifications? dt -- On Behalf of GAREY - K4OAH [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] Question on how to fireup a brand-new AC-3 never powered up last 40 years. - reforming Electros....
They don't make capacitance meters like that anymore, do they? That sounds like a good technique. 73, Eric KA8FAN Rodney Bunt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rodney Bunt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>made an utterance to the drakelist gang--If you have a variac (Variable AC transformer) power up the PS, 10 volts at a time, over at leasta 24 hour period.An alternative is to disconnect the electros (and assuming they are in good condition in the firstinstance) using a capacitance tester, which is a high voltage power supply with a magic eye tubemonitoring the leakage current. Look at the Magic eye tube and when there is no leakage the edgesof the bright band are very well defined, when leakage is occuring the edges get less defined andpositivly blurry.Wind up the voltage untill the edges become slightly blurry, after a period of time the edges willbecome sharp, then wind up the voltage some more, untill the edge is blurre! d again, wait some moreuntill sharp, etc. etc. etc. In this way I have "reformed" some electrolityic capacitors from the1940's in a Hammarlund rig. THey are operating fine NOW.Here is a picure of the tester I use. http://www.qsl.net/la5ki/big/hc1.jpgRodneyVK2KTZ--- "Bollini, Maurizio" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: "Bollini, Maurizio" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Good morning again, I have an AC-3 in these conditions: brand new, never powered up last 40 years. What do you suggest to do before beginning the fireup procedure ? Do you suggest some components replacing? Which ones? Then, how to do a proper fireup? Thanks to share your experiences. 73 Maurizio, IZ2CED. _ Questo messaggio e da intendersi esclusivamente ad uso del destinatario e puo contenere informazioni che sono di natura privilegiata, confidenziale o non divulgabile secondo le leggi vigenti. Se il lettore del presente messaggio non e il destinatario designato, o il dipendente/agente responsabile per la consegna del messaggio al destinatario designato, si informa che ogni disseminazione, distribuzione o copiatura di questa comunicazione e strettamente proibita anche ai sensi del decreto legislativo 196/03 . Se avete ricevuto questo messaggio per errore, vi preghiamo di notificarcelo immediatamente a mezzo e-mail di risposta e successivamente di procedere alla cancellazione di questa e-mail e relativi allegati dal vostro sistema._ This message is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail and delete this e-mail and all attachments from your system._ -- On Behalf of "Bollini, Maurizio" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Submissions: drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- __Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com --On Behalf of Rodney Bunt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Submissions: drakelist@www.zerobeat.netUnsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in bodyHopelessly Lost: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of messageZerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.netBrought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/-- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - You care about security. So do we.
[drakelist] Question on how to fireup a brand-new AC-3 never powered up last 40 years.
Bollini, Maurizio [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Good morning again, I have an AC-3 in these conditions: brand new, never powered up last 40 years. What do you suggest to do before beginning the fireup procedure ? Do you suggest some components replacing? Which ones? Then, how to do a proper fireup? Thanks to share your experiences. 73 Maurizio, IZ2CED. _ Questo messaggio e da intendersi esclusivamente ad uso del destinatario e puo contenere informazioni che sono di natura privilegiata, confidenziale o non divulgabile secondo le leggi vigenti. Se il lettore del presente messaggio non e il destinatario designato, o il dipendente/agente responsabile per la consegna del messaggio al destinatario designato, si informa che ogni disseminazione, distribuzione o copiatura di questa comunicazione e strettamente proibita anche ai sensi del decreto legislativo 196/03 . Se avete ricevuto questo messaggio per errore, vi preghiamo di notificarcelo immediatamente a mezzo e-mail di risposta e successivamente di procedere alla cancellazione di questa e-mail e relativi allegati dal vostro sistema. _ This message is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail and delete this e-mail and all attachments from your system. _ -- On Behalf of Bollini, Maurizio [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] Question on how to fireup a brand-new AC-3 never powered up last 40 years.
Garey Barrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Bollini, Maurizio wrote: Bollini, Maurizio [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Good morning again, I have an AC-3 in these conditions: brand new, never powered up last 40 years. What do you suggest to do before beginning the fireup procedure ? Check to see that the installed fuse is the proper one for the line voltage. Do you suggest some components replacing? Which ones? If you have a Variac or other variable AC voltage source, start by applying 10-20% of full line voltage. Measure the DC outputs and if they are 10-20% of the expected value, then bring the AC voltage up over a minute or so. Then recheck output voltages. If you have no variable AC source, you could just apply 12VAC from a filament transformer to the input and see if the output voltages from the AC-3 are about 10% of expected. If so, apply full line voltage and recheck. Alternatively, you could wire a light bulb in series with the AC line. When you turn on the supply, if the bulb lights brightly for a second and then dims, check the voltages and if they are good all is well. If the bulb _stays_ bright, then the filter caps are probably shorted and will need to be replaced. Or again, convert using the AC-4R board and eliminate all problems! More than likely, if you just plug it in and turn it on it will work just fine! -- 73, Garey - K4OAH Atlanta Drake R-4C Service Information CD http://hr99.home.mindspring.com/R-4C_Servicez -- On Behalf of Garey Barrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] Question on how to fireup a brand-new AC-3 never powered up last 40 years. - reforming Electros....
Rodney Bunt [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- If you have a variac (Variable AC transformer) power up the PS, 10 volts at a time, over at least a 24 hour period. An alternative is to disconnect the electros (and assuming they are in good condition in the first instance) using a capacitance tester, which is a high voltage power supply with a magic eye tube monitoring the leakage current. Look at the Magic eye tube and when there is no leakage the edges of the bright band are very well defined, when leakage is occuring the edges get less defined and positivly blurry. Wind up the voltage untill the edges become slightly blurry, after a period of time the edges will become sharp, then wind up the voltage some more, untill the edge is blurred again, wait some more untill sharp, etc. etc. etc. In this way I have reformed some electrolityic capacitors from the 1940's in a Hammarlund rig. THey are operating fine NOW. Here is a picure of the tester I use. http://www.qsl.net/la5ki/big/hc1.jpg Rodney VK2KTZ --- Bollini, Maurizio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bollini, Maurizio [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Good morning again, I have an AC-3 in these conditions: brand new, never powered up last 40 years. What do you suggest to do before beginning the fireup procedure ? Do you suggest some components replacing? Which ones? Then, how to do a proper fireup? Thanks to share your experiences. 73 Maurizio, IZ2CED. _ Questo messaggio e da intendersi esclusivamente ad uso del destinatario e puo contenere informazioni che sono di natura privilegiata, confidenziale o non divulgabile secondo le leggi vigenti. Se il lettore del presente messaggio non e il destinatario designato, o il dipendente/agente responsabile per la consegna del messaggio al destinatario designato, si informa che ogni disseminazione, distribuzione o copiatura di questa comunicazione e strettamente proibita anche ai sensi del decreto legislativo 196/03 . Se avete ricevuto questo messaggio per errore, vi preghiamo di notificarcelo immediatamente a mezzo e-mail di risposta e successivamente di procedere alla cancellazione di questa e-mail e relativi allegati dal vostro sistema. _ This message is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail and delete this e-mail and all attachments from your system. _ -- On Behalf of Bollini, Maurizio [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- On Behalf of Rodney Bunt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] Question on 7077 desk mic
I recently acquired a 7077 that has been substantially "modified" by the original owner. I'm trying to put it back to its original configuration. Any of you out there with a 7077 could help me. In the base of my 7077 is an impedance matching transformer that has been disconnected. It has three leads, black, yellow and white. If we assume the black is the common that goes to ground, which lead goes to the mic element's red lead, the yellow or the white? Thanks in advance for your help. 73 Lee WB6SSW
Re: [drakelist] Question abt Low Cap. Cables for the Drake Twins
My entire set of cables for my 4-line are labelled at each end, i.e. CAR OSC, INJ, ANTI-VOX, and so on. The cables all look the same, so I don't know how one would tell the difference if the labels fell off the cable ends. 73, Eric "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>made an utterence to the drakelist gang--Can you identify the factory supplied cables that came with the 4 line bylooking at the plug end of the cable?If not,is there any other way to identify the low cap. cables?Phil W8UVmail2web - Check your email from the web athttp://mail2web.com/ .--On Behalf of "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Submissions: drakelist@www.zerobeat.netUnsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in bodyHopelessly Lost: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of messageZerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.netBro! ught to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/-- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site!
Re: [drakelist] Question abt Low Cap. Cables for the Drake Twins
Ken, WA2LBI [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Eric, IIRC, the INJ cable has phono connectors with a white insulation. Ken, WA2LBI Quoting Eric Webner [EMAIL PROTECTED]: My entire set of cables for my 4-line are labelled at each end, i.e. CAR OSC, INJ, ANTI-VOX, and so on. The cables all look the same, so I don't know how one would tell the difference if the labels fell off the cable ends. 73, Eric [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Can you identify the factory supplied cables that came with the 4 line by looking at the plug end of the cable? If not,is there any other way to identify the low cap. cables? Phil W8UV mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . -- On Behalf of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions: drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- - Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! -- On Behalf of Ken, WA2LBI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] Question abt Low Cap. Cables for the Drake Twins
Garey Barrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- The original Drake supplied cables were all standard microphone shielded wire, with the exception of the INJ cable. All but the INJ cable were similar to what is used in audio patch cables today. All cables were 38 long tip-to-tip. The INJ cable used a foam inner dielectric and phono connectors with a white insulation. This cable measures 60 pF total capacity. All other cables used the standard for the day clear polyethelene inner dielectric and phenolic (brown) insulated phono connectors and measures ~100 pF. Original Drake INJ Cable = 19 pF/ft = .160 o.d. (foam poly) RG-62 = 93R = 13.5 pF/ft = 0.240 o.d. RG-59 = 75R = 14.8 pF/ft = 0.242 o.d. RG-6 = 75R = 16.2 pF/ft = 0.270 o.d. RG-174= 50R = 30.8 pF/ft = 0.110 o.d. Mic Cable (Belden 8410) = Hi-Z = 33 pf/ft = 0.160 o.d. (foam poly) Mic Cable (Belden 8421) = Hi-Z = 16 pf/ft = 0.180 o.d. (foam poly) R/S Audio Patch Cable = 28 pF/ft = 0.165 o.d. (poly) The best choice is the Belden 8421 Audio cable from their Brilliance line. It looks just like the other cables, and is very flexible. The RG-62 is OK, but it is 50% larger and far less flexible. RG-62 is also prone to shorting if bent over too small a radius. The only pertinent factor is the total capacity, impedance and loss are not important. Actually the standard R/S audio patch cable will work ok in the INJ role as long as the Injection alignment is done with the R-4 and T-4X cabled together. The C-Line can use the same cables, except there are two cables (INJ and CAR OSC) that need to be low capacity. The ANT lead should probably be RG-58 coax, but it's really not long enough to be significant. 73, Garey - K4OAH Atlanta Drake C-Line Service Manual http://hr99.home.mindspring.com/R-4C_Servicez/ Eric Webner wrote: My entire set of cables for my 4-line are labelled at each end, i.e. CAR OSC, INJ, ANTI-VOX, and so on. The cables all look the same, so I don't know how one would tell the difference if the labels fell off the cable ends. 73, Eric */[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]/* wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Can you identify the factory supplied cables that came with the 4 line by looking at the plug end of the cable? If not,is there any other way to identify the low cap. cables? Phil W8UV http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=31637/*http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/ -- On Behalf of Garey Barrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] Question T4X on AM
James E. Lanier [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Does the T4X have 50 watts on AM? Jim -- On Behalf of James E. Lanier [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] Question about Drake TR-4's
Hello, I'm new to the Drake forum and have a couple of questions that I hope that someone can answer. What is the major differences between the various TR-4 versions. IE TR-4, TR-4C etc. Forgeneral operating , it the C-Line (R-4, T-04) radios better perfomers than the TR-4 transcivers? I enjoy operating, but do not spend enough time on the air. I spend about half of the time on CW and half on SSB. I'm debating on what kind of rig to get. Any advice in this direction would be very helpful. I spend a lot of my spare time, restoring old boat-anchors, mostly Hallicrafters receivers such as the SX-100, SX-25 Etc Would also considera swap of a good original Drake for maybe a nice SX-25 or possibly an SX-101. I would like to do the service including recapping my-self, so would like to get a rig that is original.. Thank you in advance for any informartion you have to offer. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN
[drakelist] Question about Odd R4C filter
I've come across pix of some R4Cs that have a filter, twice as large as the other plug in filters (more depth), on the back of the radio. It usually sits in the 1.5 kc position (bottom). Can anybody tell me what this filter is? Is it a 16 pole type?? Thanks, Ed NI6S PS: Also looking for a Drake TR5 to buy
[drakelist] Question about HF Band
Greetings to all... Though I am a Drake C-Line user, this question is actually about the strange signal I hear and see (on my spectrum analyzer). I can see it aprox. every 27 KHz throughout the HF band up to about 18 MHz. Level is about -60 to -90 dbm. I hear it VERY loud up to and including 20 meters, but not on 15. It tapers off somewhere between 16 and 20 MHz. Kind of looks like FM on the analyzer, but sounds like a low freq 'rumble' to a high freq screech as it slowly drifts through. When I first heard this (last year, when I set my rig up after a few years off the air) I thought it was my R4C trying to tell me something. I did move to a new QTH in 2001, and I don't remember hearing this at the old QTH, which is only 6 miles away. But I see it on the analyzer (HP 8591E) with my 100' center fed (with tuner). Is this adata signal from the cable company? I did not have cable at the old QTH, but I do have Comcast internet now. The other thing I'd like to mention is that I do live near the Willow Grove Navel Air Station (about 15 miles) and I am in the landing approach (we have an "air show" almost every day!). During certain times we get radar hits on our C-Band sat receiver, like during the Republican Convention. Post-911 was very active with radar hits pretty constant. So, anyideas out there? This list is the best out there, so thanks in advance! Milt Taylor WA3MDS (Phila. area)
[drakelist] Question about SW-4A
Hello to the group, Could you please told me the how many volt you have on the C76 ( little electrolytic condenser 0.1 MF/ 200VDC on the power board) of the SW-4A. I measure -24 volts and I think it is too much. Your comments will be greatly appreciated. 73, Jean-Marie R.L. DRAKE VIRTUAL MUSEUM WebMaster -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] Question about acting up TR-7
Bill, I use Caig Labs Deoxit D5 exclusively, and many others will recommend it for boatanchor switches and metal/metal contact points, such as relay contacts and tube sockets. You can get it at Antique Radio Supply in Tempe, AZ and many other places. The only caveat is to avoid spraying too much on switch wafers that can soak it up; the added capacitance won't affect most circuits but will sometimes upset crystal oscillators. The idea is to put it on the metal, not the wafer. However, I usually spray with impunity and get away with it. Deoxit does an excellent job removing the crud and oxidation, and won't hurt anything under the chassis (but never spray it near a plastic dial, because markings are often very fragile). Others have special favorite cleaners, but Deoxit has proved itself to me. Glad your TR7 is back on the air! They are wonderful radios and deserve to be carefully maintained. 73, Rocco N6KN - Original Message - From: Bill Todd [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, September 06, 2003 4:43 AM Subject: [drakelist] Question about acting up TR-7 -Original Message- From: Rocco Lardiere[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Bill Todd[EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri Sep 05 17:26:36 PDT 2003 Subject: Re: [drakelist] Question about acting up TR-7 Bill, The phase lock loop seems to be not locking on any band. You might begin by checking the power supply voltages inside the TR7 to see if the DC/DC converters are working properly. If not, the dial drifts all over the place to random freqs. Rocco, N6KN, and some others invited me to try the following with my ailing TR-7. There are lots of other things to check. Often, carefully removing, cleaning, and reseating the circuit cards can cure problems. Follow the instructions in the service manual. Some cards, such as the digital display card, are tricky to remove, but you need to do it to gain acess to the cards below it. Its a real learning experience. He, and others were right on the button. I borrowed a can of M.G.Chemicals Electrosolve Contact Cleaner from a local TV repair shop this afternoon and after cleaning the bandswitches again and taking off the main board (on the top of the rig), and carefully removing and then reseating all the boards that I could get to move, the rig worked just fine. I gotta tell ya - it is difficult to buy a can of contact cleaner that does not also contain a lubricating agent. Rat Shack offers a cleaner for just under $9.00 but it also contains a lubricant of some kind. Anyway, I am glad I stopped by this TV repair shop on my lunch hour and the owner allowed me to borrow his can. I told him that I would bring in some horizontal sweep tubes that I have laying around in payment for the rental. Fair exchange if you ask me (lol). Bill-N7MFB ___ Check-out GO.com GO get your free GO E-Mail account with expanded storage of 6 MB! http://mail.go.com -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] Question about acting up TR-7
-Original Message- From: Rocco Lardiere[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Bill Todd[EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri Sep 05 17:26:36 PDT 2003 Subject: Re: [drakelist] Question about acting up TR-7 Bill, The phase lock loop seems to be not locking on any band. You might begin by checking the power supply voltages inside the TR7 to see if the DC/DC converters are working properly. If not, the dial drifts all over the place to random freqs. There are lots of other things to check. Often, carefully removing, cleaning, and reseating the circuit cards can cure problems. Follow the instructions in the service manual. Some cards, such as the digital display card, are tricky to remove, but you need to do it to gain acess to the cards below it. Its a real learning experience. I went through all of this to make my TR7A work - but it is very reliable now. Rocco, N6KN, and some others invited me to try the following with my ailing TR-7. There are lots of other things to check. Often, carefully removing, cleaning, and reseating the circuit cards can cure problems. Follow the instructions in the service manual. Some cards, such as the digital display card, are tricky to remove, but you need to do it to gain acess to the cards below it. Its a real learning experience. He, and others were right on the button. I borrowed a can of M.G.Chemicals Electrosolve Contact Cleaner from a local TV repair shop this afternoon and after cleaning the bandswitches again and taking off the main board (on the top of the rig), and carefully removing and then reseating all the boards that I could get to move, the rig worked just fine. I gotta tell ya - it is difficult to buy a can of contact cleaner that does not also contain a lubricating agent. Rat Shack offers a cleaner for just under $9.00 but it also contains a lubricant of some kind. Anyway, I am glad I stopped by this TV repair shop on my lunch hour and the owner allowed me to borrow his can. I told him that I would bring in some horizontal sweep tubes that I have laying around in payment for the rental. Fair exchange if you ask me (lol). Bill-N7MFB ___ Check-out GO.com GO get your free GO E-Mail account with expanded storage of 6 MB! http://mail.go.com -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] Question about acting up TR-7
Hello group - I am new to this list, but I have been a fan of Drake gear for a long time (Swan gear too, for that matter). Currently, I have a Drake TR-7 that has been acting up, and not being all that technical (sorry to say), I don't know where to start trying to troubleshoot this rig. Lately, I cannot get my rig to work on any ham frequency. Right now, for example, I have the bandswitch set to 3.5 and the dial says I am on 17935.0. At other times, it reads in the 18000. range. This is the case from 1.5 to 14 MHz. When I switch to 15 meters however, the frequency changes to 33343.0, and it remains the same on the 28.5 setting. I thought I might have extremely dirty bandswitches but I have cleaned them many times and it seemed to help a little at first. Then, if I left the rig turned on for a couple of hours, it would eventually work on 40 and 20 meters, but not on 80 meters. At this point, it makes no difference at all. Just as I am typing this message, the rig suddenly started to work again on 40 meters, and I could tune the rig just fine, but when I switched to 80 meters to see if it worked, nadda, so I went back to 40 meters and the rig again gave me the old 17 MHz freq garbage. My hunch is that there is something that needs cleaning other than the bandswitches, but perhaps I am wrong. Any suggestions from the list? Thanks a lot - Bill-N7MFB ___ Check-out GO.com GO get your free GO E-Mail account with expanded storage of 6 MB! http://mail.go.com -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] Question about Drakelist?
Is this Drakelist the same as the Drakelist on QTH.net. I noticed that QTH.net tells me to send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] If I send mail to that address it does not post. If I send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] it post. Is this the same list or is it a different reflector? Thanks, Dan N4VET
