[drakelist] Test
Dino Papas [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Sorry for the test Dino KL0S/4 -- Submissions:drakelist@www.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 --
[drakelist] AC4 Plug
G3SJJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I am currently renovating a 4B Line and would like to reduce the length of the power cable from the AC4 psu and also replace the short speaker cable. The female phono is corroded. How do I remove the cover from the plug? I can see a pin that appears to go through the plug but I am not sure if it is possible to tap this through. Chris G3SJJ -- Submissions:drakelist@www.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] AC4 Plug
Richard Loken [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Mon, 5 Dec 2005, G3SJJ wrote: I am currently renovating a 4B Line and would like to reduce the length of the power cable from the AC4 psu and also replace the short speaker cable. The female phono is corroded. How do I remove the cover from the plug? I can see a pin that appears to go through the plug but I am not sure if it is possible to tap this through. Yes, you can tap out the pin and then the plug should come apart without any fuss. It is a standard Jones plug and the were still available about five years back when I last looked for one. -- Richard Loken VE6BSV, Systems Programmer - VMS : Anybody can be a father Athabasca University: but you have to earn Athabasca, Alberta Canada : the title of 'daddy' ** [EMAIL PROTECTED] ** : - Lynn Johnston -- Submissions:drakelist@www.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] AC4 Plug
Garey Barrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Chris - Yes, that pin is the key! It is pressed in, with a small head on one end. The shank has a long twist to it. I remove them by starting with a punch on the small end (natcherly!) and then pull from the head end. I've had good luck using small needle nose pliers grasping the shank and then working the widening plier jaws under the head to ease the pin the rest of the way out. Much easier to do than describe! If you have a real pin punch that is small enough, that's fine, but I never have had one. 73, Garey - K4OAH Atlanta Drake R-4C Service Information CD http://www.k4oah.com G3SJJ wrote: G3SJJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I am currently renovating a 4B Line and would like to reduce the length of the power cable from the AC4 psu and also replace the short speaker cable. The female phono is corroded. How do I remove the cover from the plug? I can see a pin that appears to go through the plug but I am not sure if it is possible to tap this through. Chris G3SJJ -- Submissions:drakelist@www.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 --
[drakelist] OOOOPS! TR-7 RF pickup cured (I hope)]
Craig Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Sorry 'bout that. I accidently hit Send before completing and proofreading the message. Anyway, to reiterate: Here's a handy household hint from a guy who's not afraid to admit his sloth-like problem-solving abilities. (That would be me). Since acquiring the radio a few weeks ago, I had been plagued with RF in my TR-7's transmitted audio on 20 meters. Since my antennas for that band are very close to the shack (right overhead), I figured that was the source of the problem. I built a line isolation choke for the coax feedline, but the problem remained. Then, on the Heil Sound website, I read that many mikes are prone to RF pickup through their floating mike connectors. A minor mike plug rewiring was suggested. I performed the mod, but still the problem remained. Then, late last night, I got a clean report. How could this be? What had changed? Well, what had changed was that I had unplugged the foot switch I was using for PTT. Apparently, the long switch leads were picking up the RF and injecting it into the mike input circuitry. When using the (awkward) PTT switch built into my Heil Classic mike, I have no RF problem. 73, Craig W3CRR -- Submissions:drakelist@www.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 --
[drakelist] TR-7 RF pickup cured (I hope)
Craig Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Here's a handy household hint from a guy who's not afraid to admit his sloth-like problem-solving abilities. (That would be me). Since acquired the radio a few weeks ago, I had been plagued with RF in my TR-7's transmitted audio on 20 meters. Since my antennas for that band a very close to the shack (right overhead), I figured that was the source of the problem. I built a line isolation choke for the coax feedline, but the problem remained. Then, on the Heil Sound website, I read that many mikes are prone to RF pickup through their floating mike connectors. A minor mike plug rewiring was suggested. I performed the mod, but still the problem remained. Then, late last night, I got a clean report. How could this be? What had changed? Well, what had changed was taht G3SJJ wrote: G3SJJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I am currently renovating a 4B Line and would like to reduce the length of the power cable from the AC4 psu and also replace the short speaker cable. The female phono is corroded. How do I remove the cover from the plug? I can see a pin that appears to go through the plug but I am not sure if it is possible to tap this through. Chris G3SJJ -- Submissions:drakelist@www.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 -- -- Submissions:drakelist@www.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 --
[drakelist] RE: TR-7 RF pickup cured (I hope)]
Craig Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Thanks, Evan. As a matter of fact, I ordered a footswitch from Heil a little while ago. In all fairness, my problem footswitch is a ten dollar Radio Shack model which I did not modify in any way. What can I expect, eh? Heil claims their footswitch is well shielded and should pose no RF pickup problems. Another reason I got it is that it incorporates two switches. One makes slightly before the other. While of little use in my barefoot TR-7 setup, this will be useful with my ancient Collins 32V-2 / R-388 AM/CW combo since I'll be able to energize the receiver disabling relay before triggering the PTT circuit in the transmitter. I'll report back on the RF immunity (or lack thereof) when I get the Heil switch. Your comment about the most vulnerable component in the Heil headset being fashioned of Unobtanium resonated with me. That's why I now try to find products that contain both rugged and replaceable bits. One example is the pair of headphones I use. They're from Califone (www.califone.com). These are the bulletproof 'phones we used in high school language lab many decades ago. I've rolled over them with my desk chair a few times (cheap entertainment) and they don't even show a scratch. They're 600 ohm, sound great (really!) and have -- if ever need be -- fully replaceable components. And you can get them for less than ten bucks from school outfitters (like, umm, www.schooloutfitters.com). Your DJ headset is another wise and durable buy. Thanks again and 73, Craig W3CRR -- Submissions:drakelist@www.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] AC4 Plug
[EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Mon, 5 Dec 2005, G3SJJ wrote: I am currently renovating a 4B Line and would like to reduce the length of the power cable from the AC4 psu and also replace the short speaker cable. The female phono is corroded. How do I remove the cover from the plug? I can see a pin that appears to go through the plug but I am not sure if it is possible to tap this through. Yep, as Garey says, push the pin out and the rounded head will pop out. Pull the pin with needlenose pliers but also notice that the pin is threaded so don't pull straight out! Look for the threads after you get about 1/16 out. -- 73 Jason N1SU http://n1su.us/ -- Submissions:drakelist@www.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] TR-7 RF pickup cured (I hope)
Check for an intermittant shield break in the mic cable. Also you might think about adding or subtracting the length of the cable which might just happen to be a resonant length on 20. 73, John, W4AWM
RE: [drakelist] AC4 Plug
Rodger Singley [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- By the way, at least in my Mouser catalog Molex seems to be the replacement source for the Cinch Jones 300 series. Mouser has a limited selection of Cinch Jones and no longer carries the 12 pin Cinch Jones I needed for the R-7/TR-7A interconnection cable but the Molex series 3300 are fully compatible for those needing replacements for plugs/sockets. Rodger WQ9E -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:owner- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richard Loken Sent: Monday, December 05, 2005 12:56 PM To: G3SJJ Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Zerobeat. Net Subject: Re: [drakelist] AC4 Plug Richard Loken [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Mon, 5 Dec 2005, G3SJJ wrote: I am currently renovating a 4B Line and would like to reduce the length of the power cable from the AC4 psu and also replace the short speaker cable. The female phono is corroded. How do I remove the cover from the plug? I can see a pin that appears to go through the plug but I am not sure if it is possible to tap this through. Yes, you can tap out the pin and then the plug should come apart without any fuss. It is a standard Jones plug and the were still available about five years back when I last looked for one. -- Richard Loken VE6BSV, Systems Programmer - VMS : Anybody can be a father Athabasca University: but you have to earn Athabasca, Alberta Canada : the title of 'daddy' ** [EMAIL PROTECTED] ** : - Lynn Johnston -- Submissions:drakelist@www.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 -- -- Submissions:drakelist@www.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 --
[drakelist] looking for a Drake L 7
Rodger Singley [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- If anyone has an L 7 amplifier they no longer want, it would look really nice with my TR-7A/R-7 station. Any leads appreciated! 73, Rodger WQ9E -- Submissions:drakelist@www.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 --
[drakelist] L4B being revivied
I am seeking a set of 3-500Z's and chimneys for a L4B I am in the process of renovating; they need not be factory fresh by any means; just have enough transconductance left to pump a few hundred watts! If you have any sitting around, let me know how much you want for them! Thanks, Mike W4DL
RE: [drakelist] AC4 Plug
G3SJJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- That is why I asked the question. I thought there might be a twist to it!! Thanks everybody for all your comments. Just back from my French class so I'll give it a go tmw when I have got my brain back in gear! Chris G3SJJ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 05 December 2005 20:17 To: G3SJJ Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Zerobeat. Net; recipient list not shown: Subject: Re: [drakelist] AC4 Plug [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Mon, 5 Dec 2005, G3SJJ wrote: I am currently renovating a 4B Line and would like to reduce the length of the power cable from the AC4 psu and also replace the short speaker cable. The female phono is corroded. How do I remove the cover from the plug? I can see a pin that appears to go through the plug but I am not sure if it is possible to tap this through. Yep, as Garey says, push the pin out and the rounded head will pop out. Pull the pin with needlenose pliers but also notice that the pin is threaded so don't pull straight out! Look for the threads after you get about 1/16 out. -- 73 Jason N1SU http://n1su.us/ -- Submissions:drakelist@www.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 -- -- Submissions:drakelist@www.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 --
[drakelist] WTB: Drake 2-NT or T-4X
EricJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I just received a 2-B that I bought on e-bay and sure would like to get a 2-NT to go with it. I'd consider a T-4X if it is affordable for me. I only operate CW, but a VFO rig would be nice. I want to try to get everything up and running by Straight Key Night. The TX is the final piece of the puzzle. Please send condition and price offlist. 73 Eric KE6US www.ke6us.com -- Submissions:drakelist@www.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] L4B being revivied
Jim Shorney [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Mon, 5 Dec 2005 18:07:04 -0500, Mike Williams wrote: I am seeking a set of 3-500Z's and chimneys for a L4B I am in the process of renovating; they need not be factory fresh by any means; just have enough transconductance left to pump a few hundred watts! If you have any sitting around, let me know how much you want for them! The chimneys in my L4B look suspiciously like the glass from Coleman lanterns... I've never made a direct comparison. -- Jim Shorney --.--Put complaints in this box jshorney (at) inebraska.com Ham Radio NU0C Lincoln, NE, USA EN10ps http://incolor.inetnebr.com/jshorney/ -- Submissions:drakelist@www.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 --
[drakelist] WTB-KNOBS for 2C
I am looking for the 6 smaller knobs for the 2C. They don't have to be new or pristine. It would be nice to have the right knobs on my RX. Thanks Vincent N6OA/2
Re: [drakelist] L4B being revivied
From what I have heard, the Coleman lantern glass works perfectly. 73, John, W4AWM
Re: [drakelist] L4B being revivied
Jim Shorney [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Mon, 5 Dec 2005 22:06:56 EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From what I have heard, the Coleman lantern glass works perfectly. Thanks, that confirms some idle speculation at a fellow ham's shop building that has several of those lanterns hanging in the rafters... -- Jim Shorney --.--Put complaints in this box jshorney (at) inebraska.com Ham Radio NU0C Lincoln, NE, USA EN10ps http://incolor.inetnebr.com/jshorney/ -- Submissions:drakelist@www.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] L4B being revivied
Ron Baker [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- All, I can speak from first hand experience that the Coleman dual lantern globe will fit perfectly as the glass chimney in the L4B. It fits and works perfectly in my L4B. Who would have ever thought you could by replacement Drake parts at Wal-Mart. 73, Ron / WB4HFN -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 05, 2005 10:07 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [drakelist] L4B being revivied From what I have heard, the Coleman lantern glass works perfectly. 73, John, W4AWM -- Submissions:drakelist@www.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] L4B being revivied
Jim Shorney [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Mon, 5 Dec 2005 22:58:57 -0500, Ron Baker wrote: Who would have ever thought you could by replacement Drake parts at Wal-Mart. Fact is stranger than fiction. Might look cool if someone got a pair of the RARE yellow ones. I understand they aren't made anymore. -- Jim Shorney --.--Put complaints in this box jshorney (at) inebraska.com Ham Radio NU0C Lincoln, NE, USA EN10ps http://incolor.inetnebr.com/jshorney/ -- Submissions:drakelist@www.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] L4B being revivied
Tim Kass [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I agree, Ive used the coleman lantern glass, several sizes available, about $7 each...doesnt taper at the top like the Eimacs, so not as nice, but 1/5 the price. 73, Tim K8WBL From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] CC: drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [drakelist] L4B being revivied Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2005 22:06:56 EST From what I have heard, the Coleman lantern glass works perfectly. 73, John, W4AWM -- Submissions:drakelist@www.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] L4B being revivied
Then there's the old gallon jug and nichrome wire trick! John, W4AWM
[drakelist] OT: More on Ladd Electronics
Jim Shorney [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Original Message Subject:[HDXA-NI0DX] Ladd Electronics Going out of Business Sale Date: Fri, 02 Dec 2005 17:52:10 -0600 From: Jeff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: HDXA [EMAIL PROTECTED], BARC [EMAIL PROTECTED], AKSARBENtalk [EMAIL PROTECTED] I stopped in to see Frank today only to discover that he is closing his doors at the end of December. He found out yesterday that everything must be out of the 3 story building by the end of the month. WOW!! He asked my to notify as many hams as possible to stop in and make him an offer on anything. He's an Icom dealer, but has many used rigs both HF VHF. Amps, transceivers, receivers, antennas, used surplus, parts, magazines/books, you name it and he probably has it. Frank also will sell the entire inventory as well. He told me that he will sell $20k of inventory for $10k. Please spread the word to as many hams as possible and stop in to bid Frank Ladd and his many years of service good-bye. Ladd Electronics 111 N. 41st Street Omaha, NE 68131 402 556-3023 73, -- - Jeff Reynolds - NE DX -- Jim Shorney --.--Put complaints in this box jshorney (at) inebraska.com Ham Radio NU0C Lincoln, NE, USA EN10ps http://incolor.inetnebr.com/jshorney/ -- Submissions:drakelist@www.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 --
