[drakelist] MN2700 coax mod
A couple of you have asked about my mod to the MN2700 to adapt positions 3 and 4 of the MN2700 antenna switch for coax feedlines. This mod is for those of us that don't have the B1000 balun and don't run balanced feedlines or long wire antennas. Open up the MN2700 and unsolder the three leads at the Fiberglas terminal board that connects to the B1000. Remove the Fiberglas board and save it so you can restore your MN2700 someday in the future. Fabricate a replacement board of the same size out of scrap aluminum. Mount two SO 259 connectors to the board. Mount the board into the MN2700 in place of the Fiberglas board (the SO 259 connectors should just clear the rear panel cutout--thank you Drake). Solder the two leads from the antenna switch to the SO259 (leave the grounded lead floating). That's it. Here's a picture of the additional SO259 connectors: www.members.aol.com/leecraner/mn2700.jpg 73 Lee WB6SSW
Re: [drakelist] MN2700 coax mod
<> Great job, Lee. There is nothing I like better than to see a totally reversable mod. You are truly a man after my own heart. 73, John, W4AWM
[drakelist] tectured paint experiment that worked!
I first stripped away that disgusting sticky paint! I heated the cabinet in the oven at about 220F. I then applied brown primer spray. The primer boils on contact causing a rough surface. I let the primer dry. I then applied alternating very light coats of gray then black textured paint until I matched the shade of my other equipment. Unbelievable! it is almost a perfect match. Jim
Fw: [drakelist] tectured paint experiment that worked!
How can this be? There is no gray on Drake cabinets? Lee, w0vt I first stripped away that disgusting sticky paint! I heated the cabinet in the oven at about 220F. I then applied brown primer spray. The primer boils on contact causing a rough surface. I let the primer dry. I then applied alternating very light coats of gray then black textured paint until I matched the shade of my other equipment. Unbelievable! it is almost a perfect match. Jim
Re: [drakelist] tectured paint experiment that worked!
When was this sticky paint used? I have a TR-7 with a gray like appearance which smells to boot and another with a great looking black like color that sits majestically on my operating desk. Tnx, Mike AK7P
Followup... Re: [drakelist] tectured paint experiment that worked!
I have had a few e-mails concerning this I removed the sticky paint with Methyl Ethyl Ketone, brush, cloths and sandpaper. The primer is Rustoleum 1967 Red Primer The Paint: Black Rustoleum 7220 Dark Pewter Rustoleum 7221 Good Luck! Jim N4BPM www.chemroc.com
Re: Followup... Re: [drakelist] tectured paint experiment that worked!
doc <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- I have a TR7 top section with a few extra holes in the top (no idea why) that one could patch -- paint is OK but could use an overspray to really look nice. Speaker grille material is nice. If someone can use it I'd be happy to send it along for a few bucks to cover shipping, or will swap it for a spare lightning/surge/static antenna input "fuse". -- Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e West Central Florida 100% Linux. Suse 9.1 Drake, Hallicrafters, Heathkit, TenTec, Yaesu Radio Life: http://www.gospelcom.net/twr/ Linux-Incompatible hardware is defective! USA Pres. Election 2004: http://www.rnc.org/ -- On Behalf of doc <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 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] Sticky Paint
"Mike Elliott,W8KRR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- The thought was fantastic - a velvet like, satin textured finish! Unfortunately, the paint was lousy, and thus was born "sticky paint" - one of life's great lessons! Mike -- On Behalf of "Mike Elliott,W8KRR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 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] tectured paint experiment that worked!
Not sure, I purchased an ms7 to match my TR5 and the ms7 had the sticky paint. My TR5 is the gray/black. The sticky paint ms7 was darker... before I made it match my TR5. Maybe the early tr7s were using the bad paint. I think there is a website that describes the differences between the early and late versions but I do not know the url. Jim - Original Message - From: Mike Williams To: Lee Bahr ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 28, 2004 4:35 PM Subject: Re: [drakelist] tectured paint experiment that worked! When was this sticky paint used? I have a TR-7 with a gray like appearance which smells to boot and another with a great looking black like color that sits majestically on my operating desk. Tnx, Mike AK7P
[drakelist] For Sale Drake items
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Re: [drakelist] Sticky Paint
"Gary Poland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Bet it was neat stuff new Mike, not sure if I have ever seen any of it that was still in good shapewish I could. Gary -- On Behalf of "Gary Poland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 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] Paint
"Mike Elliott,W8KRR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- You guys who have never seen "sticky paint" have missed an experience! New, it was not sticky, had a velvet "feel", and looked really sharp. We replaced it with the vinyl clad stuff you see today. Oh well - time marches on! Mike -- On Behalf of "Mike Elliott,W8KRR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 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: Followup... Re: [drakelist] tectured paint experiment that worked!
Methyl Ethyl Ketone aka MEK is really bad stuff. Use it outside only and don't inhale the fumes. 73, John, W4AWM
