Re: [drakelist] AC-4 Relay Plug

[Tom Taylor]

Here's how I homebrewed an AC-4 relay connector:
http://www.zerobeat.net/drakelist/voxrelayplug.html

Tom

On 11/29/06, Clair Truax <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:



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Could someone point me to a source for the little two-pole relay plug
for the back of the AC-4 power supply, which I use to key an
amplifier? At present I am just inserting wires into it and taping it
in place with duct tape, not an elegant way to do it, but it works!

CUL,
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Re: SV: [drakelist] That e-bay shark....

[DW Holtmnan]

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Radio-Mart does sell some very nice radios. If he happens to buy a nice 
radio he sells a nice radio. If he buys a dog, he sells a dog wrapped up 
as a nice radio. The actual condition has nothing to do with his 
descriptions.


Best,
DW Holtman
WB7SSN



Karl Henrik Laache wrote:


Hi guys

Now I think it's time to terminate this discussion. I've been 
following it for a couple of weeks, and now everything that needs to 
be said is said.


I have been dealing with this individual a couple of times, and have 
nothing to complain about. This said, I don't defend shill bidding 
(which is a violation of eBay rules) or misrepresentation of the items 
you want to sell. But I don’t hink this list is the proper place to 
handle this sort of thing. File a complaint to eBay if you suspect 
fraud or other violation of the eBay rules.


eBay is a great place, and makes a global market which makes the 
ham-community even bigger than before. I check prices regularly on 
different kinds of equipment, and do not see higher prices on eBay 
than on the various sales lists around. And it is voluntary to bid. 
Those of us who don’t like this seller naturally won’t buy from him.


This is a great place to discuss Drake-matters. Keep it that way. Keep 
cool!


73s de LA1CU Karl

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*Emne:* [drakelist] That e-bay shark

He obviously thinks he's really smart, but to me the serial number 
phraseology suggests that the plate on the chassis may or may not be 
the one that was on it when it left the factory.


Used car salesmen have been known to switch them around, and that 
seems to be where his business model comes from. There's a big UK 
based camera dealer with the same 'ethics' - Presumably e-bay/Paypal 
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Re: [drakelist] On Selling Drake Gear

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This just went from a very usefull tool to a waste of space, and a pissin' 
contest at the same time.

Doug N9XTF

Quoting Thom R LaCosta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:

> 
> Thom R LaCosta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang
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> On Thu, 30 Nov 2006, W7DAH wrote:
> 
> > Thom R LaCosta wrote:
> >>
> >> If you don't like the things above, I will not be insulted if you
> >> unsubscribe from the list.
> 
> > I press "send"). I find all the eBay hub-bub to be just so much nonsense.
> 
> Apparently you never got burned by an Ebay seller, or by PyPal.  Both have 
> happened to methe police took care of the seller, and I took PayPal all
> the 
> way through all the appealsand they lost when it got to the national Visa
> 
> folks.
> 
>   > And, if saying so gets me un-subscribed from ANY darn 
> list, I doubt I'd > notice except fewer E-Mails to wade thru on a daily
> basis.
> 
> Did I say it would?  I simply said that if you didn't the rules here YOU
> could 
> unsubscribeplease read carefully.
> 
> > As for "States Attorneys and Police" ... gimmie-a-break, no one cares.
> 
> That's not trueI have won cases that disprove what you say.
> 
> > Please, someone "sue-me" for the 29 eBay transactions I've done on eBay
> > ... I could use the money. eBay is sorta like Abortion ... if you don't
> > like 'em ... don't have one. Same for eBay, if you don't like it, don't
> > use it ... but, PLEASE all the threating tough-guys that talk a lot of
> > smack about eBay ... bring-it-on, I could use the diversion. Sheez.
> 
> I'll make a bargin with youput something up on Ebay and commit fraud in 
> terms of payment, item description, etc.  I'll make sure that I am the high 
> bidderI guarentee you that someone will care.
> 
> 73,Thom-k3hrn
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Re: {SPAM?} Re: SV: [drakelist] That e-bay shark....

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Karl,

I have to disagree with your statement.  This is a good place to discuss this 
issue.  Guys like myself that buy Drake equipment from E-Bay could have been 
made aware before we purchased a dud.  

I had an unpleasant experience with this seller as well.  If I had been 
cautioned before I dealt with him, I would have been more careful.

This is a Drake list and as far as I am concerned, anything relating to 
Drakes, selling, repairing, operating or any other matter is pertinent.

Respectfully,

Doug Coffman
N9XTF

Quoting DW Holtmnan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:

> 
> DW Holtmnan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang
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> Radio-Mart does sell some very nice radios. If he happens to buy a nice 
> radio he sells a nice radio. If he buys a dog, he sells a dog wrapped up 
> as a nice radio. The actual condition has nothing to do with his 
> descriptions.
> 
> Best,
> DW Holtman
> WB7SSN
> 
> 
> 
> Karl Henrik Laache wrote:
> >
> > Hi guys
> >
> > Now I think it's time to terminate this discussion. I've been 
> > following it for a couple of weeks, and now everything that needs to 
> > be said is said.
> >
> > I have been dealing with this individual a couple of times, and have 
> > nothing to complain about. This said, I don't defend shill bidding 
> > (which is a violation of eBay rules) or misrepresentation of the items 
> > you want to sell. But I don’t hink this list is the proper place to 
> > handle this sort of thing. File a complaint to eBay if you suspect 
> > fraud or other violation of the eBay rules.
> >
> > eBay is a great place, and makes a global market which makes the 
> > ham-community even bigger than before. I check prices regularly on 
> > different kinds of equipment, and do not see higher prices on eBay 
> > than on the various sales lists around. And it is voluntary to bid. 
> > Those of us who don’t like this seller naturally won’t buy from him.
> >
> > This is a great place to discuss Drake-matters. Keep it that way. Keep 
> > cool!
> >
> > 73s de LA1CU Karl
> >
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >
> > -Opprinnelig melding-
> > *Fra:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *På vegne av* David Turney
> > *Sendt:* 29. november 2006 11:22
> > *Til:* drakelist@www.zerobeat.net
> > *Emne:* [drakelist] That e-bay shark
> >
> > He obviously thinks he's really smart, but to me the serial number 
> > phraseology suggests that the plate on the chassis may or may not be 
> > the one that was on it when it left the factory.
> >
> > Used car salesmen have been known to switch them around, and that 
> > seems to be where his business model comes from. There's a big UK 
> > based camera dealer with the same 'ethics' - Presumably e-bay/Paypal 
> > make too much money out of them to care about their own reputation.
> >
> > 
> >
> > All New Yahoo! Mail 
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> 

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RE: [drakelist] That e-bay shark....

[Darwin, Keith]

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I do a lot of e-bay transactions, both as buyer and seller.  So far,
very few issues and nothing unresolved.  E-bay provides a source of gear
that is hard to find elsewhere and provides a pool of buyers that is
hard to duplicate.  It works, period.

I disagree with people who say e-bay means you'll pay too much or
everything there is junk, or (my favorite) that all e-bay sellers are
crooks.  Sorry, but a lot of sellers are no more honest or dishonest
than the sellers on QTH.com or any other classifieds site.

In all cases you need to know what your buying and do the deal with your
eyes open.

Personally, I prefer e-bay sellers with feedback rating in the 100's,
accumulated over many years to the sellers with ratings in the
thousands.  A feedback rating in the 1000's means he's a dealer and
you're more likely to be treated as a number.  Three of the four issues
I've had have been with these sellers.

And I very much appreciate the "warning" about Radio-Mart.  I've looked
at his stuff and have been tempted many times, but so far he's never had
just what I was looking for.  With the new info, I can be a bit more
wise about reviewing what he has for sale.  Thanks!

- Keith N1AS -
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Re: [drakelist] RE: On Selling Drake Gear

[W4AWM]

Hi Lee and everyone,

I had a similar experience with an estate last year.  The local vulture 
swooped down almost before the decased was buried and made off with the good 
stuff 
for pennies on the dollar.

About 3 months later, a friend called and asked if I wanted to look at what 
was left with him. Thre was a gigantic amount of surplus gear, mostly WW II and 
much of it in decent shape considering its age. Some of it I recognized and 
some I didnt, but I told the XYL that I thought there was substantial money 
there and that iof she wasn't in a hurry, I would see if I could help her out. 
She was ready to give the stuff away again for pennies, but she told me to go 
ahead. I did not sell any of it on thet place. I have sold there before and 
will 
again, but there was entirely too much stuff to start with pictures, 
descriptions and you know what all else. I actually expected to sell the bulk 
of it 
locally but to my surprise, that didn't happen.

I put out quires about the gear I wasn't familiar with on some of the 
reflectors which resulted in some immediate high dollar sales which blew my 
mind. I 
inventoried everything and posted it in its respective catagory on some of the 
reflectors, Eham and the ARRL site.  While I was there, I took some digital 
photos of unusual pieces and others that I thought might be questioned. Orders 
poured in.  Like you, I found myself in the packing and shipping business.  I 
didn't expect that to happen, but it did. Before it was done, I was on first 
name basis with all the clerks at the local Fed-Ex office! The good thing is 
that the gas prices were still reasonable back then, since the estate was some 
45 
miles away from here and I made dozens of trips up there to get sold gear, 
bring it back to the home QTH to pack and ship. I did not charge for packing, 
only the actual Fed-Ex charge.

To take any hanky panky posibilities out of the deal, all payments were sent 
directly to the estate from the buyers and the estate cut me a check for 
receipted shipping charges.

I am happy to say that all this resulted in a huge amount of money for the 
estate at no charge to them. It was one of those random acts of kindness and I 
really enjoyed seeing how much money I could bring in.  By the way, everything 
was sold as is with a no return policy. I tested nothing, described it as 
truthfully as possible and had no complaints that I heard about.

Happy holidays and 73,

John,  W4AWM

Re: [drakelist] On Selling Drake Gear

[Ted Wright]

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GEEZ Thom
Wake up on the wrong side of the world today ??


Thom R LaCosta wrote:



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On Thu, 30 Nov 2006, W7DAH wrote:


Thom R LaCosta wrote:



If you don't like the things above, I will not be insulted if you
unsubscribe from the list.




I press "send"). I find all the eBay hub-bub to be just so much 
nonsense.



Apparently you never got burned by an Ebay seller, or by PyPal.  Both 
have happened to methe police took care of the seller, and I took 
PayPal all the way through all the appealsand they lost when it 
got to the national Visa folks.


 > And, if saying so gets me un-subscribed from ANY darn list, I doubt 
I'd > notice except fewer E-Mails to wade thru on a daily basis.


Did I say it would?  I simply said that if you didn't the rules here 
YOU could unsubscribeplease read carefully.



As for "States Attorneys and Police" ... gimmie-a-break, no one cares.



That's not trueI have won cases that disprove what you say.


Please, someone "sue-me" for the 29 eBay transactions I've done on eBay
... I could use the money. eBay is sorta like Abortion ... if you don't
like 'em ... don't have one. Same for eBay, if you don't like it, don't
use it ... but, PLEASE all the threating tough-guys that talk a lot of
smack about eBay ... bring-it-on, I could use the diversion. Sheez.



I'll make a bargin with youput something up on Ebay and commit 
fraud in terms of payment, item description, etc.  I'll make sure that 
I am the high bidderI guarentee you that someone will care.


73,Thom-k3hrn
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[drakelist] @arrl.net

[Thom R LaCosta]

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Please DO NOT subscribe to the list using an address that ends with arrl.net, 
since if the mailbox that it forwards to is full, or doesn't exist, I get bounce 
messages that are not helpful, since I really don't know the "real" address.


The same request goes for any "forward to a mailbox" address.

In a week or so, I will begin removing addresses that end with arrl.net

Thanks for your consideration

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[drakelist] drake relay question

[Tom Stiefel]

I have a TR-4CWRIT. Will the internal relay handle the voltage/current when 
using a  Heath SB-220 amp or do I need a external relay?  Tom AB0ER
 
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[drakelist] Need info on a plug in board>Let's try this again?

[RLucch2098]

Hi All;
Am sending this the 3rd time, some some reason, I never received an 
acknowledgement that it was ever received.
Please excuse me if it WAS received!
I found a plug-in circuit board that looks like it might be for the TR-7 but 
not sure.
Only marking is a bunch of numbers done with solder.
They are:
1424D or 0 460
Measures about 3-1/16" wide x 3-3/4+ high.
Has 7 contact strip on the bottom( 5 and 2)
typical 2 holes on top for yanking out of the chasssis connectors.
5 transistors, TI 2N1377 all.
Any ideas?
tnx & 73...
Rich WA2RQY

Re: [drakelist] That e-bay shark....

[Steve Berg]

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I have only been stung once on e-bay and that was when I first started 
buying vintage equipment there.  I bought a Vibroplex bug that was in 
mint condition and had been tested.  When it arrived, the broken parts 
were also lovingly packed in the box.  It was missing the connection 
straps underneath the base.  It was not even functional, much less 
tested.  Fortunately, Mitch there at Vibroplex had the necessary parts 
and it now works just fine.  His is a rare company that can supply parts 
for a product more than 50 years old.  I expect that most equipment that 
is vacuum tube based is as cantankerous as I am, and it is mostly newer 
than I am.  So, one can plan on having some work to do with anything 
bought on e-bay or elsewhere.  My objection is that vendors misrepresent 
equipment they are selling.  I have bought items which the seller was 
honest and said that there were problems.  No problem with that.  I 
prefer buying and selling on lists such as this or on the Boatanchors 
list, or from people I know from these lists.  Still a thread like this 
is useful since it makes me aware of potential problems in advance.


73,

Steve WA9JML

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Re: [drakelist] That e-bay shark....

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I'll second that motion!!!

73 Paul
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I'll vouch for Ron WB4HFN as a great seller!

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Re: [drakelist] On Selling Drake Gear

[Astrom, Kenth B.]

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I am new to this list...

And I have to say...I've never seen as much activity as I have
tonight...


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Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 7:43 PM
Subject: Re: [drakelist] On Selling Drake Gear



"" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang
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This just went from a very usefull tool to a waste of space, and a pissin'
contest at the same time.

Doug N9XTF

Quoting Thom R LaCosta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:

>
> Thom R LaCosta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang
> --
> On Thu, 30 Nov 2006, W7DAH wrote:
>
> > Thom R LaCosta wrote:
> >>
> >> If you don't like the things above, I will not be insulted if you
> >> unsubscribe from the list.
>
> > I press "send"). I find all the eBay hub-bub to be just so much
nonsense.
>
> Apparently you never got burned by an Ebay seller, or by PyPal.  Both have
> happened to methe police took care of the seller, and I took PayPal
all
> the
> way through all the appealsand they lost when it got to the national
Visa
>
> folks.
>
>   > And, if saying so gets me un-subscribed from ANY darn
> list, I doubt I'd > notice except fewer E-Mails to wade thru on a daily
> basis.
>
> Did I say it would?  I simply said that if you didn't the rules here YOU
> could
> unsubscribeplease read carefully.
>
> > As for "States Attorneys and Police" ... gimmie-a-break, no one cares.
>
> That's not trueI have won cases that disprove what you say.
>
> > Please, someone "sue-me" for the 29 eBay transactions I've done on eBay
> > ... I could use the money. eBay is sorta like Abortion ... if you don't
> > like 'em ... don't have one. Same for eBay, if you don't like it, don't
> > use it ... but, PLEASE all the threating tough-guys that talk a lot of
> > smack about eBay ... bring-it-on, I could use the diversion. Sheez.
>
> I'll make a bargin with youput something up on Ebay and commit fraud
in
> terms of payment, item description, etc.  I'll make sure that I am the
high
> bidderI guarentee you that someone will care.
>
> 73,Thom-k3hrn
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Re: [drakelist] On Selling Drake Gear

[Thom R LaCosta]

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"" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang
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This just went from a very usefull tool to a waste of space, and a pissin'
contest at the same time.


GreatI'm sure you know how to unsubscribe if it's really a waste...like we 
used to say"Don't let the door slam you on the way out."


BTW, your mail client is still mis-configured.

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[drakelist] L-4 Cleaning

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I have read postings here about cleaning Drakes and like several of the 
ideas.  I have aquired an L-4 that outside looks almost perfect.  However, 
internally, the tank coil, parasitic supressor, and other connecting 
components almost look tarnished.  I don't know if this is due to heating or 
if the metal is actually tarnished from an environment.  Is this a typical 
issue, and what would be the best way to remove this without damage to the 
amplifier?

Thanks,

Doug Coffman
N9XTF

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[drakelist] TR7 PS7 Sherwood 7SP for sale

[Paul]

Have the following for sale:

TR7...the goodworks all bands,full output. Has noise blanker installed. has 
1.8 & 500hz cw filters. All LED segments work. Gets good audio reports.

 the bad..sticky cabinet paint. needs an alignment. display reads 
slightly off frequency (reads 3.800.3  when it should read 3.800.0). Appears 
someone touched one button (agc f/s )& plastic side trim with glue on their 
fingers,left an ugly mark.

PS7...fair cond. Works like it should.

Sherwood 7SP speech processor / extra recive filter,with 7SP documentation. 
Nice condition,has two filters installed. Wired directly into TR7 filter card. 
Sherwood still sells these new,somewhere around 375.00

Asking 600.00 for all,will reluctently sell 7SP seperate from TR7. Make offer 
for 7SP if that's all you want. 

email me off list.

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Thanks & best 73

Paul  AD3G

[drakelist] drake LP, feet

[Tom Stiefel]

I have a copper drake low pass TV-42-LP, make a offer. I thought I saw a red 
velvet listing that was missing a foot. If someone bought it I may have a extra 
foot.  Tom AB0ER
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[drakelist] That Radio-Mart Fella...

[John McDermott]

Could be a coincidence

Hirsh's Radio-MartHirsch, Jerome F., WA2ZFA
219 California Drive  219 California Drive
Williamsville, NYWilliamsville, NY

For what it's worth

Cheers,

Jack

[drakelist] ON SELLING DRAKE GEAR

[W4AWM]

Hi Lee and everyone,

I had a similar experience with an estate last year.  The local vulture 
swooped down almost before the decased was buried and made off with the good 
stuff 
for pennies on the dollar.

About 3 months later, a friend called and asked if I wanted to look at what 
was left with him. Thre was a gigantic amount of surplus gear, mostly WW II and 
much of it in decent shape considering its age. Some of it I recognized and 
some I didnt, but I told the XYL that I thought there was substantial money 
there and that iof she wasn't in a hurry, I would see if I could help her out. 
She was ready to give the stuff away again for pennies, but she told me to go 
ahead. I did not sell any of it on thet place. I have sold there before and 
will 
again, but there was entirely too much stuff to start with pictures, 
descriptions and you know what all else. I actually expected to sell the bulk 
of it 
locally but to my surprise, that didn't happen.

I put out quires about the gear I wasn't familiar with on some of the 
reflectors which resulted in some immediate high dollar sales which blew my 
mind. I 
inventoried everything and posted it in its respective catagory on some of the 
reflectors, Eham and the ARRL site.  While I was there, I took some digital 
photos of unusual pieces and others that I thought might be questioned. Orders 
poured in.  Like you, I found myself in the packing and shipping business.  I 
didn't expect that to happen, but it did. Before it was done, I was on first 
name basis with all the clerks at the local Fed-Ex office! The good thing is 
that the gas prices were still reasonable back then, since the estate was some 
45 
miles away from here and I made dozens of trips up there to get sold gear, 
bring it back to the home QTH to pack and ship. I did not charge for packing, 
only the actual Fed-Ex charge.

To take any hanky panky posibilities out of the deal, all payments were sent 
directly to the estate from the buyers and the estate cut me a check for 
receipted shipping charges.

I am happy to say that all this resulted in a huge amount of money for the 
estate at no charge to them. It was one of those random acts of kindness and I 
really enjoyed seeing how much money I could bring in.  By the way, everything 
was sold as is with a no return policy. I tested nothing, described it as 
truthfully as possible and had no complaints that I heard about.

Happy holidays and 73,

John,  W4AWM

Re: [drakelist] On Selling Drake Gear

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SV: [drakelist] That e-bay shark....

[Karl Henrik Laache]

Hi guys

 

Now I think it's time to terminate this discussion.  I've been following it
for a couple of weeks, and now everything that needs to be said is said.  

 

I have been dealing with this individual a couple of times, and have nothing
to complain about.  This said, I don't defend shill bidding (which is a
violation of eBay rules) or misrepresentation of the items you want to sell.
But I don’t hink this list is the proper place to handle this sort of thing.
File a complaint to eBay if you suspect fraud or other violation of the eBay
rules.

 

eBay is a great place, and makes a global market which makes the
ham-community even bigger than before.  I check prices regularly on
different kinds of equipment, and do not see higher prices on eBay than on
the various sales lists around.  And it is voluntary to bid.  Those of us
who don’t like this seller naturally won’t buy from him.

 

This is a great place to discuss Drake-matters. Keep it that way.  Keep
cool!

 

73s de LA1CU Karl

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Emne: [drakelist] That e-bay shark

 

He obviously thinks he's really smart, but to me the serial number
phraseology suggests that the plate on the chassis may or may not be the one
that was on it when it left the factory.

Used car salesmen have been known to switch them around, and that seems to
be where his business model comes from. There's a big UK based camera dealer
with the same 'ethics' - Presumably e-bay/Paypal make too much money out of
them to care about their own reputation.

  

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[Robert C. Abell]

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I too had problems with the schister operating as" radio-mart"on E-bay. 
Bid on a R-4C advertised as "perfect" in original box, etc., when it 
arrived after over a month in shipment it was poorly boxed, did not 
work, was dirty, etc. I shipped it back and after a two month wait 
finally got a full credit on my credit card through "PayPal". Warning 
don't ever deal with this guy, E-bay or PayPal.

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Re: [drakelist] That e-bay shark....

[DW Holtmnan]

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What is his ebay Id?

Best,
DW Holtman
WB7SSN


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I'll vouch for Ron WB4HFN as a great seller!

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[drakelist] AC-4 Relay Plug

[Clair Truax]

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Could someone point me to a source for the little two-pole relay plug  
for the back of the AC-4 power supply, which I use to key an  
amplifier? At present I am just inserting wires into it and taping it  
in place with duct tape, not an elegant way to do it, but it works!


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[drakelist] RE: On Selling Drake Gear

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I now appreciate what sellers go through when selling radio equipment on
E-bay.  I have bought a lot of stuff on there but never sold anything until
this year.  A friend of mine died and I helped his widow sell his fairly
extensive collection of equipment both at ham feasts and on E-bay.  It has
taken me close to a year to dispose of all of it.  ( I never asked,
received, nor would take a penny for my efforts).  In that time I learned a
lot about selling on E-bay

You have to analyze the equipment's condition which may take some time
doing this. Otherwise you have to say, "as is" if you want to be truthful. 
You have to weigh it and figure out what the shipping charges will be. 
That is, if you want to be accurate.  You have to take pictures and then
write up the review on the item and then put all this on E-bay.  This is no
fast process.  At least it was not for me.  Then you have to answer all the
questions which range from proper and understandable to the insane.  Then
you need to watch during the auction.  Then you need to correspond with the
winning bidder.  Then you need to handle the money end of it sometimes
meaning running down to your bank and deposit funds.  Then you need to box
the item properly and then burn gas taking it to the Post Office or UPS and
having it shipped. You have to find the proper size and weight box.   Of
course if you are trying to help the new owner out and keep costs down, the
packing takes time doing it yourself and running down to a "real" UPS
office rather then a private shipper's office which also takes a lot of
time.  It didn't happen to me but I can see over time boxes will get lost
or damaged by the shipper no matter how well you mark them or package them.
That means more trips and burnt gas plus more time and then maybe some bad
feedback even though it may not be your fault.  Then you get the guy who is
surprised he did not get some "free" accessories that never came with the
radio in the first place.  Or, you sold a transmitter and he "thought" the
accessory power supply should have been in the box too along with the radio
free. Then you risk having a nut case not knowing anything about radios
blowing up or burning something up and thinking you should be responsible
for his damage.  Or when the 45 year old piece of equipment finally breaks
2 years after he purchased it from you,  he expects you to "make good" on
his purchase.  Or, he wants to modify the radio and expects you to give him
unlimited technical training so he can become an expert on this device.

Yes, I learned a lot selling on E-bay.  I also know, understating the
radio's condition by micro analyzing it,  so I could honestly describe the
radio,  cost me money and at the same time made my investment time
dramatically increase.  After all was sold,  I can tell you my friend's
wife and I had to really "work" to get this stuff sold through auction. 
Buying .is one thing, but selling is a whole new ball game.  I now better
appreciate what a seller goes through.  To go through all this for an
inexpensive item is hardly worth the effort.  My hat is off to those that
do it.   I have purchased many small priced items I depersately have needed
off of E-bay for my radio projects.  I now really appreciate what the
seller has gone through for his small reward.

Lee
w0vt

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[drakelist] TR7 LED lamp hack

[Jim Shorney]

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Here's a picture of my not-so-elegant LED solution:

http://incolor.inetnebr.com/jshorney/images/ledlamp.gif

Note that I have filed the "business end" of the LED flat to better diffuse
the light.

Drakesters may use this image as they see fit as long as the source is
credited


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RE: [drakelist] That e-bay shark....

[Ron Baker]

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I have been following the discussion regarding eBay and the one seller in
particular.   Probably enough has been said and the points well taken.  For
the moment I want to step up on the soap box for the ebay sellers.

I will agree there are a few bad sellers but you will find a certain portion
of that in every part of business.   I for one have been selling on eBay for
years, mostly refurbished Drake and Collins equipment.   With over 400
pieces sold  to my knowledge have never had a disappointed customer and I
still have 100% feedback.  I also take care of my customers, promptly answer
their questions and offer any assistance they may need to setup and operate
their purchase.

To my point, there are a lot of very good ham radio equipment sellers on
eBay.   I have also bought a lot of equipment off eBay and have learned to
hard way a few times who the bad guys are.  I would not discourage anyone
from buying equipment off eBay.  However, I would strongly suggest before
you make a purchase, know who your seller is, his background and previous
selling experience.  Check the sellers feedback, read those comments
closely, the comments say a lot about the seller.   Ask the seller a
question about the sale, how fast did the seller respond, did he directly
answer the question or give a vague answer or skip over it entirely.  There
is a lot that can be determined by just communicating with the seller and
how the seller responds to your inquiry.

Not to labor the subject any further, I just wanted to say there are a lot
of very good sellers of ham equipment on eBay.  You just need to be a
careful shopper, just like you would be buying at a hamfest.  Don't be
afraid to kick the tires and ask questions and go with your gut feel.   Most
of the time its probably correct.

Now stepping off the soap box ;o)

73,  Ron / WB4HFN

 
Check out my vintage Collins and Drake website.
http://www.wb4hfn.com


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Re: [drakelist] That e-bay shark....

[Thom R LaCosta]

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On Wed, 29 Nov 2006, David Turney wrote:


He obviously thinks he's really smart, but to me the serial number phraseology 
suggests that the plate on the chassis may or may not be the one that was on it 
when it left the factory.


I hasve to admit, I have NOT been following the thread.  But, has anyone on the 
list been burned by this guy?  If so, have they complained to Ebay?


I had a problem with Ebay, Paypal and VISAit took me a year, some 
interaction with a local police department, but it was finally resolved.


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[drakelist] B1000 Balun

[tijmen de Jong]

Anyone know the AL value of the toroid core used in the B1000 balun.

 

73, Tijmen PA3GRM

Re: [drakelist] Fwd: L-4 Cleaning

[W4AWM]

Hi Doug,

Tarnishing of silver plated tank coils, switch contacts and other plated 
items is normal. Unless you live in a sealed, environmentally controlled room, 
there is nothing you can do about it. If you feel that you have to clean the 
parts, only use a high quality silver polish that contains NO abrasives. Do not 
use anything like Tar-Nex. There are also polish impregnated cloths that can be 
had at fine silverwear stores. Whatever you do, do it extremely carefully, and 
of course, be sure that all HV circuits have been discharged and the primary 
power disconnected before beginning.

My advice is to leave it alone as long as it is working. You may wind up with 
shiny components and a non working rig due to something you messed up while 
cleaning. The old addage, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" applies here!

73,

John,  W4AWM

Re: [drakelist] That e-bay shark....

[Jason Buchanan]

and this list too, of course ;-)

  The only serious buying I do is through swap.qth.net.  

Re: [drakelist] AC-4 Relay Plug

[richard radke]

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Clair,
What I've used for years are pins from a discarded 8 pin (octal) tube 
base...Break the plastic base apart with pliers...unsolder the pins from 
the wires of the gird, plate etc., solder the new wires in...the tube 
pins go all the way into the AC4 jacks, so they can't short...If your 
using an L4B, they work great on the amp end too

Rick W9WS

Clair Truax wrote:



Clair Truax <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang
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Could someone point me to a source for the little two-pole relay plug  
for the back of the AC-4 power supply, which I use to key an  
amplifier? At present I am just inserting wires into it and taping it  
in place with duct tape, not an elegant way to do it, but it works!


CUL,
CLAIR   KJ6NJ
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RE: [drakelist] That e-bay shark....

[Pat Fitzgerald]

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Yes I have had the same problem as others - TR4 advertised as "mint" and was
shop worn- I filed negative feed back and more people should do so. For the
most part I have quit using ebay because it is over run with tricksters and
con artists.
Pat-KV0K

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On Wed, 29 Nov 2006, David Turney wrote:

> He obviously thinks he's really smart, but to me the serial number
phraseology suggests that the plate on the chassis may or may not be the one
that was on it when it left the factory.

I hasve to admit, I have NOT been following the thread.  But, has anyone on
the 
list been burned by this guy?  If so, have they complained to Ebay?

I had a problem with Ebay, Paypal and VISAit took me a year, some 
interaction with a local police department, but it was finally resolved.

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Re: [drakelist] TR7 LED lamp hack

[D.W. Harms]

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The not-so-elegant solution of Jim is exactly what I did too. The result
is "even bluer" than with bulbs and no need to lift the DR7 anymore :)
Higly recommended!

VY 73, Dick PA2DW

>
> "Jim Shorney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist
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> Here's a picture of my not-so-elegant LED solution:
>
> http://incolor.inetnebr.com/jshorney/images/ledlamp.gif
>
> Note that I have filed the "business end" of the LED flat to better
> diffuse
> the light.
>
> Drakesters may use this image as they see fit as long as the source is
> credited
>
>
> -Jim
>
>
>
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Re: [drakelist] Fwd: L-4 Cleaning

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John,

Thanks for the great advice.  I rebuilt the powersupply and the amp works very 
well.  The output is 800Watts PEP with the original 3-400Z tubes.  The face is 
so clean, I was looking to clean up the internal parts look like new as well.

Thanks again,

Doug
N9XTF

Quoting "" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:

> Hi Doug,
> 
> Tarnishing of silver plated tank coils, switch contacts and other plated 
> items is normal. Unless you live in a sealed, environmentally controlled
> room, 
> there is nothing you can do about it. If you feel that you have to clean the
> 
> parts, only use a high quality silver polish that contains NO abrasives. Do
> not 
> use anything like Tar-Nex. There are also polish impregnated cloths that can
> be 
> had at fine silverwear stores. Whatever you do, do it extremely carefully,
> and 
> of course, be sure that all HV circuits have been discharged and the primary
> 
> power disconnected before beginning.
> 
> My advice is to leave it alone as long as it is working. You may wind up with
> 
> shiny components and a non working rig due to something you messed up while 
> cleaning. The old addage, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" applies here!
> 
> 73,
> 
> John,  W4AWM
> 


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Re: [drakelist] PS for TR-3

[Ted Wright]

Hi All
I sure hope so .. He is a Bag Of S**T Hope some day i get to meet him


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Same seller...looks like someone must have struck a nerve with the "red
velvet" commentslooks like a trip to the fabric store for some "silver
lining" velvet was in order. Now we have to bypass red and silver background
fabric.

Best order of business...avoid buying from radio mart...if you do be
prepared for the worst & don't pay too much. It would be safe to consider
his wares as "parts rigs".

73  Paul
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To: 
Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 1:16 PM
Subject: Re: [drakelist] PS for TR-3


 


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See item 250053833464 on e-place. Note the absence of red velvet 
background.

Description sounds about the same, however.

Grif, KF4JG

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To: "Jim Shorney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; 
Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 8:51 AM
Subject: Re: [drakelist] PS for TR-3


   

Floyd Sense <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist 
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On Mon, 27 Nov 2006 12:34:22 +1030, Frank Woolfe wrote:

   


I purchased my R4C & T4XC off this guy
 


Here's some interesting reading:


   


http://www.toolhaus.org/cgi-bin/negs?User=radio-mart&Dirn=Received+by&Many=O
N
 





   


A very useful link.  If you replace the "radio-mart" with any eBay ID,
you'll get just their neutral and negative feedbacks.  If not very
experienced with eBay, the only thing that matters is the negatives -
ignore the positives.  Look for common threads and repetitive
complaints.  In this case, 97.5% positive sounds not so bad, until you
realize that 118 people were shafted and chances are that they not only
got screwed in the deal, but got their own negative feedback from
radio-mart as well.

73, K8AC
 


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Re: [drakelist] drake reflector

[Thom R LaCosta]

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On Tue, 28 Nov 2006, Tom Stiefel wrote:


Could someone tell me where to look to read previously listed entries in the 
reflector. Tom AB0ER


http://www.mail-archive.com/drakelist%40www.zerobeat.net/

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Re: [drakelist] AC-4 Relay Plug

[Garey Barrell]

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Clair -

Those two pin connectors are one of the most "unobtainium" items in the
4 & 7 Line.   Even Drake gave up on them, and offered a small metal plate
with an RCA phono jack on it and two holes that matched the mounting
screws for the two pin connector in the AC-4.

If I didn't have one, I'd seriously consider doing the modification with
an RCA Phono jack like Drake did.  And I'm one of the worst when it
comes to preaching the "keep it original" mantra...

Once in a great while one of the two pin connectors will show up on E*
for an exorbitant price.  The last one I saw a few years ago went for
over $20...

The pins are 0.093" in diameter.  Some have made a connector from #11
solid copper wire.  Various schemes have been tried with plastic and/or
epoxy to build up a connector body around the two pieces of wire.   #11
wire is 0.0907", and tinning it with solder should make it just about
right.  I would tin it to ward off corrosion.  Unfortunately, #11 is NOT
a common size (to say the least!).  #10 is 0.1019", which is a little
large, and is probably what the "plug builders" used.  I don't know if
that is large enough to damage the female connector or not.  The pins
are spaced 0.350" c-c.  A better choice might be some 3/32" dia (0.0937)
brass tubing from the hobby shop.  It would give a more reliable
electrical connection to the wire.  Think that's what I'd do.

73, Garey - K4OAH
Atlanta

Drake 2-B, 4-B & C-Line Service Supplement CDs




Clair Truax wrote:


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Could someone point me to a source for the little two-pole relay plug 
for the back of the AC-4 power supply, which I use to key an 
amplifier? At present I am just inserting wires into it and taping it 
in place with duct tape, not an elegant way to do it, but it works!


CUL,
CLAIR   KJ6NJ
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[drakelist] Fwd: MN2000 band switch

"" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang
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Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2006 21:49:18 -0500
From: "" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: "" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
 Subject: MN2000 band switch
  To: "" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Can anyone tell me how many contacts the bandswitch for the MN2000 is supposed 
to have?

Is there a replacement available for this bandswitch?

Thanks,

Doug Coffman
N9XTF


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RE: [drakelist] PS for TR-3

[sebdesn]

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The guy is a flaming [EMAIL PROTECTED],
 I e mailed him a question about what was in,(nb filters etc), an r4c
he had  listed , and he sends me back this tirade about how it has
nothing, and how he breaks them up and makes more money...
Sure I'll do business with him, hahahahahaha!

73 de  Bud WØHG

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[drakelist] drake reflector

[Tom Stiefel]

Could someone tell me where to look to read previously listed entries in the 
reflector. Tom AB0ER
 
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Re: [drakelist] PS for TR-3

[Paul]

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No doubt he does "peek in". I'm certain I'm on his "trouble maker" list,as 
he mentions in his descriptions,after this thread,which is fine by me.  Paul
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To: "'Paul'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "'Grif'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; 


Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 7:06 AM
Subject: RE: [drakelist] PS for TR-3



'spose he peeks in on these threads?

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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul
Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 5:17 PM
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"Paul" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang
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Same seller...looks like someone must have struck a nerve with the "red
velvet" commentslooks like a trip to the fabric store for some "silver
lining" velvet was in order. Now we have to bypass red and silver 
background

fabric.

Best order of business...avoid buying from radio mart...if you do be
prepared for the worst & don't pay too much. It would be safe to consider
his wares as "parts rigs".

73  Paul
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To: 
Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 1:16 PM
Subject: Re: [drakelist] PS for TR-3




"Grif" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang
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See item 250053833464 on e-place. Note the absence of red velvet
background.
Description sounds about the same, however.

Grif, KF4JG

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From: "Floyd Sense" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: "Jim Shorney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; 
Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 8:51 AM
Subject: Re: [drakelist] PS for TR-3




Floyd Sense <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist
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> "Jim Shorney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the

drakelist gang

> --
> On Mon, 27 Nov 2006 12:34:22 +1030, Frank Woolfe wrote:
>
>> I purchased my R4C & T4XC off this guy
>
>
> Here's some interesting reading:
>
>



http://www.toolhaus.org/cgi-bin/negs?User=radio-mart&Dirn=Received+by&Many=O
N

>
>
>
>
>

A very useful link.  If you replace the "radio-mart" with any eBay ID,
you'll get just their neutral and negative feedbacks.  If not very
experienced with eBay, the only thing that matters is the negatives -
ignore the positives.  Look for common threads and repetitive
complaints.  In this case, 97.5% positive sounds not so bad, until you
realize that 118 people were shafted and chances are that they not only
got screwed in the deal, but got their own negative feedback from
radio-mart as well.

73, K8AC



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Re: [drakelist] That e-bay shark....

[Dino Papas]

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I'll vouch for Ron WB4HFN as a great seller!

Dino KL0S/4
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[drakelist] ooops, meant number........

[RLucch2098]

1424D(?)460
Tnx,
Rich

Re: [drakelist] L-4 Cleaning

[Jason Buchanan]

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My L-4 looks the same way.  It's normal since the silver has tarnished and 
left behind a protective coating to prevent further tarnish.  Ignore the 
tarnish; look at the beautiful GLOW:  http://n1su.com/tubes/3-400Z-pair.jpg


cul

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Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 21:45
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I have read postings here about cleaning Drakes and like several of the
ideas.  I have aquired an L-4 that outside looks almost perfect.  However,
internally, the tank coil, parasitic supressor, and other connecting
components almost look tarnished.  I don't know if this is due to heating 
or

if the metal is actually tarnished from an environment.  Is this a typical
issue, and what would be the best way to remove this without damage to the
amplifier?

Thanks,

Doug Coffman
N9XTF


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Re: [drakelist] On Selling Drake Gear

[Thom R LaCosta]

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On Thu, 30 Nov 2006, W7DAH wrote:


Thom R LaCosta wrote:


If you don't like the things above, I will not be insulted if you
unsubscribe from the list.



I press "send"). I find all the eBay hub-bub to be just so much nonsense.


Apparently you never got burned by an Ebay seller, or by PyPal.  Both have 
happened to methe police took care of the seller, and I took PayPal all the 
way through all the appealsand they lost when it got to the national Visa 
folks.


 > And, if saying so gets me un-subscribed from ANY darn 
list, I doubt I'd > notice except fewer E-Mails to wade thru on a daily basis.


Did I say it would?  I simply said that if you didn't the rules here YOU could 
unsubscribeplease read carefully.



As for "States Attorneys and Police" ... gimmie-a-break, no one cares.


That's not trueI have won cases that disprove what you say.


Please, someone "sue-me" for the 29 eBay transactions I've done on eBay
... I could use the money. eBay is sorta like Abortion ... if you don't
like 'em ... don't have one. Same for eBay, if you don't like it, don't
use it ... but, PLEASE all the threating tough-guys that talk a lot of
smack about eBay ... bring-it-on, I could use the diversion. Sheez.


I'll make a bargin with youput something up on Ebay and commit fraud in 
terms of payment, item description, etc.  I'll make sure that I am the high 
bidderI guarentee you that someone will care.


73,Thom-k3hrn
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Re: [drakelist] PS for TR-3

[Jason Buchanan]

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I have to throw something in before the thread is closed...

The thing that makes me laugh the most is where he says it is a "radio 
supporting a serial number x" - so the first thing that comes to mind is 
whether or not he expects me to take it up with the Radio if It decides to 
change its own serial number.  I mean, it reads as if it's between the Radio 
and I to duke it out if one day It says its serial number is 12345 and 
another day it says 54321...  I guess he has a knack for finding and selling 
gear with symptoms of Dissociative Identity Disorder (not to be confused 
with schizophrenia) nature which forces him to leave it up to the radio to 
support its own serial number, since he is not taking it upon himself to 
bear the burden of assuring the buyer what the radio's real serial number 
is.


Whatever the case, it's a knee-slapper to read the descriptions.


ps. Sorry Thom, I couldn't resist...

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[drakelist] Tr7 Output Power

[Bill Carpenter]

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My TR7 has experienced a lessening of output power on the higher bands by 
quite a bit and 160 meters is also a bit low:

160   110W
 80   120
 40   120
 30   120
 20   114
 17 80
 15 71
 12 60
 10 65

Measured into a good 50 ohm load with a Daiwa meter that is accurate.
Any help is appreciated!!
763,

BillNZ0T 



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[drakelist] That e-bay shark....

[David Turney]

He obviously thinks he's really smart, but to me the serial number phraseology 
suggests that the plate on the chassis may or may not be the one that was on it 
when it left the factory.
  Used car salesmen have been known to switch them around, and that seems to be 
where his business model comes from. There's a big UK based camera dealer with 
the same 'ethics' - Presumably e-bay/Paypal make too much money out of them to 
care about their own reputation.


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SV: [drakelist] That e-bay shark....

[Karl Henrik Laache]

Hi all

I'm sorry that I've offended some of you by trying to moderate.  That won't
happen again.

 

Thanks to Thom for a great list.  The Drakes interest me, and I have a few.
I will keep to the tech issues in the future.  

 

73's de Karl LA1CU

Re: [drakelist] That e-bay shark....

[Joseph Reed]

Joseph Reed <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang
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Keith,
 
You just have to remember Martyn's grading system:
 
Mint = Thrown off a truck
Collector Quality = Dragged behind a truck
Excellent = Hit by a truck
 
(His grading system doesn't go lower than excellent.)

Joe N9JR



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I
And I very much appreciate the "warning" about Radio-Mart.  I've looked
at his stuff and have been tempted many times, but so far he's never had
just what I was looking for.  With the new info, I can be a bit more
wise about reviewing what he has for sale.  Thanks!

- Keith N1AS -
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Re: SV: [drakelist] That e-bay shark....

[Ron Wagner]

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Karl, et al,
I want to thank the folks here for being open about their issues. It 
is nice to know that you are not the only one to get stung on e-pay. 
Buyer be ware, as the "almost mint" means missing a few tubes.


And this type thing is not just with Radio equipment.  I was again enticed 
and got some food dehydration racks which were "like new".  Only problem 
was that they had been in a dishwasher and run through the dry cycle and 
were all warped.  Yes you can return them, at your expense so that they 
can sell them again.  Sometimes it is just not worth the hassle and you 
just chalk it up to "live and learn".  I typically no longer use e-pay. 
Support our ham sites which offer for sale listings.


Regards,
Ron

On Wed, 29 Nov 2006, Karl Henrik Laache wrote:


Hi guys



Now I think it's time to terminate this discussion.  I've been following it
for a couple of weeks, and now everything that needs to be said is said.


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[drakelist] Need info on a plug in board

[RLucch2098]

Hi All;
I found a plug-in circuit board that looks like it might be for the TR-7 but 
not sure.
Only marking is a bunch of numbers done with solder.
They are:
1420D or 0 460
Measures about 3-1/16" wide x 3-3/4+ high.
Has 7 contact strip on the bottom( 5 and 2)
typical 2 holes on top for yanking out of the chasssis connectors.
5 transistors, TI 2N1377 all.
Any ideas?
tnx & 73...
Rich WA2RQY

[drakelist] ON SELLING DRAKE GEAR

[W4AWM]

Hi Lee and everyone,

I had a similar experience with an estate last year.  The local vulture 
swooped down almost before the decased was buried and made off with the good 
stuff 
for pennies on the dollar.

About 3 months later, a friend called and asked if I wanted to look at what 
was left with him. Thre was a gigantic amount of surplus gear, mostly WW II and 
much of it in decent shape considering its age. Some of it I recognized and 
some I didnt, but I told the XYL that I thought there was substantial money 
there and that iof she wasn't in a hurry, I would see if I could help her out. 
She was ready to give the stuff away again for pennies, but she told me to go 
ahead. I did not sell any of it on thet place. I have sold there before and 
will 
again, but there was entirely too much stuff to start with pictures, 
descriptions and you know what all else. I actually expected to sell the bulk 
of it 
locally but to my surprise, that didn't happen.

I put out quires about the gear I wasn't familiar with on some of the 
reflectors which resulted in some immediate high dollar sales which blew my 
mind. I 
inventoried everything and posted it in its respective catagory on some of the 
reflectors, Eham and the ARRL site.  While I was there, I took some digital 
photos of unusual pieces and others that I thought might be questioned. Orders 
poured in.  Like you, I found myself in the packing and shipping business.  I 
didn't expect that to happen, but it did. Before it was done, I was on first 
name basis with all the clerks at the local Fed-Ex office! The good thing is 
that the gas prices were still reasonable back then, since the estate was some 
45 
miles away from here and I made dozens of trips up there to get sold gear, 
bring it back to the home QTH to pack and ship. I did not charge for packing, 
only the actual Fed-Ex charge.

To take any hanky panky posibilities out of the deal, all payments were sent 
directly to the estate from the buyers and the estate cut me a check for 
receipted shipping charges.

I am happy to say that all this resulted in a huge amount of money for the 
estate at no charge to them. It was one of those random acts of kindness and I 
really enjoyed seeing how much money I could bring in.  By the way, everything 
was sold as is with a no return policy. I tested nothing, described it as 
truthfully as possible and had no complaints that I heard about.

Happy holidays and 73,

John,  W4AWM

[drakelist] Wal (uh, I mean Radio) Mart

[Terrell E. Hamilton]

You don't suppose he's reading our posts, do you?   If so, I hope he gets
the message.

 

Terrell (Terry) Hamilton

K7WLD

[EMAIL PROTECTED]

 

 

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RE: [drakelist] PS for TR-3

[Chuck Wyatt]

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'spose he peeks in on these threads? 

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul
Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 5:17 PM
To: Grif; drakelist@www.zerobeat.net
Subject: Re: [drakelist] PS for TR-3


"Paul" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang
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Same seller...looks like someone must have struck a nerve with the "red
velvet" commentslooks like a trip to the fabric store for some "silver
lining" velvet was in order. Now we have to bypass red and silver background
fabric.

Best order of business...avoid buying from radio mart...if you do be
prepared for the worst & don't pay too much. It would be safe to consider
his wares as "parts rigs".

73  Paul
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From: "Grif" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 1:16 PM
Subject: Re: [drakelist] PS for TR-3


>
> "Grif" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang
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> See item 250053833464 on e-place. Note the absence of red velvet 
> background.
> Description sounds about the same, however.
>
> Grif, KF4JG
>
> - Original Message - 
> From: "Floyd Sense" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "Jim Shorney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; 
> Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 8:51 AM
> Subject: Re: [drakelist] PS for TR-3
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>> Floyd Sense <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist 
>> gang
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>> Jim Shorney wrote:
>> > "Jim Shorney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the
> drakelist gang
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>> > On Mon, 27 Nov 2006 12:34:22 +1030, Frank Woolfe wrote:
>> >
>> >> I purchased my R4C & T4XC off this guy
>> >
>> >
>> > Here's some interesting reading:
>> >
>> >
>
http://www.toolhaus.org/cgi-bin/negs?User=radio-mart&Dirn=Received+by&Many=O
N
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>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
>> A very useful link.  If you replace the "radio-mart" with any eBay ID,
>> you'll get just their neutral and negative feedbacks.  If not very
>> experienced with eBay, the only thing that matters is the negatives -
>> ignore the positives.  Look for common threads and repetitive
>> complaints.  In this case, 97.5% positive sounds not so bad, until you
>> realize that 118 people were shafted and chances are that they not only
>> got screwed in the deal, but got their own negative feedback from
>> radio-mart as well.
>>
>> 73, K8AC
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Re: [drakelist] That Radio-Mart Fella...

[DW Holtmnan]

DW Holtmnan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang
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John McDermott wrote:

Could be a coincidence
 
Hirsh's Radio-MartHirsch, Jerome F., *WA2ZFA*

219 California Drive  219 California Drive
Williamsville, NYWilliamsville, NY
 
For what it's worth
 
Cheers,
 
Jack
 

The Radio Mart of Ebay fame is located in Kentucky.

DW Holtman
WB7SSN


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Re: [drakelist] That e-bay shark....

[Jason Buchanan]

eBay rarely chastises their sellers.  The fancy listings that radiomart uses 
cost a bundle.  They probably make $400-500 a week from his listings.  The 
hapless buyer complaining about getting ripped off only interferes with ebay 
making money.  On the other hand, something interesting gets yanked by ebay 
without any reason or notice - if you put up for auction a blank sheet of paper 
for $5 they will yank it and give you a warning but if you put up for auction a 
fraudulently represented Drake R-4B they will give the buyer a warning not to 
complain! hi

The only serious buying I do is through swap.qth.net.  

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  - Original Message - 
  From: David Turney 
  To: drakelist@www.zerobeat.net 
  Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 5:22
  Subject: [drakelist] That e-bay shark


  He obviously thinks he's really smart, but to me the serial number 
phraseology suggests that the plate on the chassis may or may not be the one 
that was on it when it left the factory.
  Used car salesmen have been known to switch them around, and that seems to be 
where his business model comes from. There's a big UK based camera dealer with 
the same 'ethics' - Presumably e-bay/Paypal make too much money out of them to 
care about their own reputation.


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[drakelist] Fwd: L-4 Cleaning

"" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang
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Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2006 21:45:35 -0500
From: "" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: "" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
 Subject: L-4 Cleaning
  To: "" 

I have read postings here about cleaning Drakes and like several of the 
ideas.  I have aquired an L-4 that outside looks almost perfect.  However, 
internally, the tank coil, parasitic supressor, and other connecting 
components almost look tarnished.  I don't know if this is due to heating or 
if the metal is actually tarnished from an environment.  Is this a typical 
issue, and what would be the best way to remove this without damage to the 
amplifier?

Thanks,

Doug Coffman
N9XTF


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[drakelist] On Selling Drake Gear

[Thom R LaCosta]

Thom R LaCosta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang
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Over the years, I purchased items that were offered on this list...and neve had 
a problem.


While I'm in no place to insist on where and how gear is sold, I have imposed 
some stipulations hereand that this list is NOT to be used to shill your 
auction on EBay


But, on the other hand, feel free to advertise your gear to members of the list, 
ONLY if you're not in the reselling business.  Those of you that are know that 
you are...others on the list suspect it, and now and again, I get ticked off 
that the folks "in the business" think it's perfectly fine to abuse the list 
and use it for free advertising.


I've heard just about every excuse in the bookthe items are listed to help 
the list members, or they come from the estate of someone andits stuff 
that you've had around for the last 100 years...blah blah blah.


You wanna be in the radio businesspay your dues, and don't expect to 
underwrite your venture.  You wanna extract maximum bucks via an auction...don't 
expect me to underwrite your money-collection efforts.


If you don't like the things above, I will not be insulted if you unsubscribe 
from the list.


As far as giving fair warning to others on the list...If you must "drop the 
dime" on a Ebay seller, or anyone else for that matterdon't even think about 
posting it here unless you can document it.  I can document every single low 
life that I've nailedand the States Attorneys and Police Department tell me 
a do a decent job of it.


So, now that I've grumbled, I'll crawl back in the cave and hibernate.

73,Thom-k3hrn
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