Re: [drakelist] Dayton Hamvention ...

[K9SQG]

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Dave,

Though plans haven't been finalized, yes, there will be a Drake Forum.  The 
committee is open to comments, questions, etc.

73,

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Re: [drakelist] Drakes for sale R4Bs

[Darrell Bellerive]

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Dan,

Do you still have an R4B for sale?

If so, are they early or late production models. The late production used a 
FET in the PTO rather than a bipolar transistor.

Although I live in Canada, I live right next to the US border and can receive 
packages in Danville WA 99121.

What would shipping costs be to Danville WA 99121?

I could pay via PayPal or USPS Money Order.

Darrell
VA7TO


On Wednesday 26 December 2007 09:04, Daniel Wright wrote:
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> Greetings!
>
> I have three R4Bs for sale.
>
> I have checked them, and they work fine.
>
> These radios are nice, functional units. They look good, but they are
> NOT COLLECTOR'S ITEMS. I would say that they are about average to MAYBE
> a little above average. Some chassis spotting. Cabinets and faces all
> good. Original knobs. They work just fine!
>
> $150 plus shipping for any single RX.
>
> Package deal available if you come pick them up...
>
> Thanks es
>
> 73 de Dan --WA0JRD ..
>
> Lincoln, Nebraska
>
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 402-489-8063 (home)
>
> ps. I also have some T4Xs (2) and a TR3/RV3 that I have not checked yet,
> but will sell.
>
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Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA
Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada

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[drakelist] Dayton Hamvention ...

[Dave White]

I know its early, but are there plans for a Drake forum and/or dinner at Dayton 
this year?  Looks like it could be fun.

Dave White
VE6DRW

Re: [drakelist] J-38 morse key

[Rick Tucker]

Carl,
I might have one.  I'll check and let you know later tonight.  It might not be 
Lionel.
Rick
W0RT
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  Subject: [drakelist] J-38 morse key


  Hi All,
  Was looking through old emails to the list and ran into the above subject 
Morse key.
  H
  I have one of those somewhere.Turns out to be an old Lionel 
J-38...anyone got a spare old sliding lock lever (switch) preferably with knob. 
 I would like to use it for our Drake stuff but be able to use ssb too without 
unplugging.  All cleaned up now.  I can remember buying it at a war surplus 
store in 1956geez
  Carl WD8NHK





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RE: [drakelist] J-38 morse key

[Duane Calvin]

I also have a Lionel-made J-47, but no spare parts.  I still use my J-38
(when I rarely use a hand key.)

 

Duane Calvin, AC5AA

Austin, Texas

www.ac5aa.com  

 

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Hi All,

Was looking through old emails to the list and ran into the above subject
Morse key.

H

I have one of those somewhere.Turns out to be an old Lionel
J-38...anyone got a spare old sliding lock lever (switch) preferably with
knob.  I would like to use it for our Drake stuff but be able to use ssb too
without unplugging.  All cleaned up now.  I can remember buying it at a war
surplus store in 1956geez

Carl WD8NHK





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[drakelist] J-38 morse key

[Gypsymt34]

Hi All,
Was looking through old emails to the list and ran into the above subject  
Morse key.
H
I have one of those somewhere.Turns out to be an old Lionel  
J-38...anyone got a spare old sliding lock lever (switch) preferably with  
knob.  I 
would like to use it for our Drake stuff but be able to use ssb  too without 
unplugging.  All cleaned up now.  I can remember buying it  at a war surplus 
store in 1956geez
Carl WD8NHK



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[drakelist] FS: T4X, R4B and "crunched' AC4

[n0tu/Steve]

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T4X: Front panel is reasonably clean with no scratches only few
smudges. Transmits OK on CW no clue how SSB is as I don't own a
mic(sorry) . Previous owner neatly installed a zero-beat 'spotting'
relay (closeup photo link below) driven by foot switch RCA phono jack
in spare hole on back left bottom. Finals are fair - 160/80/40=110W
80w=20m 75=15m 50w=10m Crystal for 160m included! $115

AC4 Power supply. Original - no mods EXCEPT the drop-kick off the back
of the UPS truck on it's corner. Believe it or not the AC4 works FB!
Alot to be said for Drake gear!!  Voltages are right on. I believe
it's only case damage. Haven't taken the case off to see what's inside
but if memory serves me there's nothing in that corner but air?  Case
could be pounded out?  $70

R4B Front panel has a few minor scratches. Previous owner added
crystal filters modification via 1970s QST for "better" selectivity?
Modification was done neatly using existing holes  and brakets w'perf
board( see photos. Switch added to front panel in the phone jack hole.
This receiver works but I think it could stand an alignment. Audio
sounds a little fuzzy to me and sensitivity low. Or rit could be the
band conditions?? I have the original parts that were removed for the
xtal filter mod. Could be easily restored to stock? $130

Package: $300 (Shipping excluded)

Photos are located here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/n0tu.qrp/Drake/photo#s5138390911537723314

Contact Steve
phone 719 232-2778 -cell
email: s2ranch at gmail.com

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Re: [drakelist] T4B Trouble

[Jim F.]

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Good advice Garey...And very well taken

Happy New Year !

Jim / W1FMR


--- Garey Barrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

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> Jim -
> 
> Loss of control bias in ANY transmitting tube is a
> problem. 
> 
> The problem here (as in so much electronic
> equipment) is that 
> electrolytic capacitors have a finite lifetime. 
> Unfortunately it's 
> WIDELY variable, and just about impossible to
> predict which cap is going 
> to last 50 years, and which will only last five
> years.  Or less.!
> 
> The capacitors that are causing "most" of these
> failures are all over 25 
> years old, well past even the most optimistic
> reliability expectations.  
> Hams being hams, they will use them until they fail,
> rather than take 
> any sort of preventative maintenance steps.
> 
> Fusing is not quite that simple, since the short
> term peak currents 
> associated with off-resonance operation during
> tuning can be pretty 
> large.  As with most fused circuits, it's a narrow
> line between blowing 
> when you lose bias and blowing every time you're a
> little slow tuning up!
> 
> Another problem is that the fuse may have to clear
> up to 700 VDC 
> depending upon the condition of the tube.
> 
> Bottom line is, keep your power supply in good
> condition (update ANY 
> "original" AC-4 with an AC-4R upgrade kit) and make
> sure your Cinch 
> connector is plugged in firmly and doesn't have to
> support the weight of 
> the entire power cable.  You're good for another
> 10-20-30 years, 
> probably longer than you're gonna need the
> T-4X(any)!!
> 
> 73, Garey - K4OAH
> Glen Allen, VA
> 
> Drake 2-B, 4-B & C-Line Service Supplement CDs
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Jim F. wrote:
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> > I see that tube bias is a big problem in these
> > sets.
> >
> > Any chance of fusing the cathode resistors 
> > to would help stem the bias problem ?
> >
> > Do you think a couple of cathode wired-in-series
> fuses
> > work ?
> >
> > Jim
> >
> >   
> 
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Re: [drakelist] T4B Trouble

[Garey Barrell]

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Jim -

Loss of control bias in ANY transmitting tube is a problem. 

The problem here (as in so much electronic equipment) is that 
electrolytic capacitors have a finite lifetime.  Unfortunately it's 
WIDELY variable, and just about impossible to predict which cap is going 
to last 50 years, and which will only last five years.  Or less.!


The capacitors that are causing "most" of these failures are all over 25 
years old, well past even the most optimistic reliability expectations.  
Hams being hams, they will use them until they fail, rather than take 
any sort of preventative maintenance steps.


Fusing is not quite that simple, since the short term peak currents 
associated with off-resonance operation during tuning can be pretty 
large.  As with most fused circuits, it's a narrow line between blowing 
when you lose bias and blowing every time you're a little slow tuning up!


Another problem is that the fuse may have to clear up to 700 VDC 
depending upon the condition of the tube.


Bottom line is, keep your power supply in good condition (update ANY 
"original" AC-4 with an AC-4R upgrade kit) and make sure your Cinch 
connector is plugged in firmly and doesn't have to support the weight of 
the entire power cable.  You're good for another 10-20-30 years, 
probably longer than you're gonna need the T-4X(any)!!


73, Garey - K4OAH
Glen Allen, VA

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




Jim F. wrote:

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I see that tube bias is a big problem in these
sets.

Any chance of fusing the cathode resistors 
to would help stem the bias problem ?


Do you think a couple of cathode wired-in-series fuses
work ?

Jim

  


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Re: [drakelist] Soldering tips

[Gypsymt34]

 
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soldering tips for a Wen 


My last two for my 100 watt Wen were filed down other brands  &  function 
tips.
You might try  _www.McMaster-Carr.com_ (http://www.McMaster-Carr.com)out 
of  Chicago,  and for that matter _www.grainger.com_ (http://www.grainger.com) 
  
(could be wwgrainger)
Carl WD8NHK
 



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