Re: [drakelist] Insanity
Jim DiMauro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I'd also like to have a room full of bidders like radstron. 73, Jim W2BVM --- Jim Shorney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > "Jim Shorney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an > utterance to the drakelist gang > -- > > E-Pay item 300186648640 > > I with I had a case of them > > > > 73 > > -Jim > > -- > Ham Radio NU0C > TR7/RV7, TR6/RV6, T4XC/R4C, L4B, NCL2000, SB104A, > R390A, GT550A/RV550A, HyGain 3750, IBM PS/2 - all > vintage, all the time! > > HyGain 3750 User's Group - > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HyGain_3750/ > > > -- > Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - > unsubscribe drakelist in body > Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in > body of message > Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by > www.tlchost.net > -- > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Insanity
Bidders like that are a dime a dozen... The trick is to get them to pay up... 73's, Charlie... - Original Message - From: Jim DiMauro To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2008 6:47 AM Subject: Re: [drakelist] Insanity Jim DiMauro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I'd also like to have a room full of bidders like radstron. 73, Jim W2BVM --- Jim Shorney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > "Jim Shorney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an > utterance to the drakelist gang > -- > > E-Pay item 300186648640 > > I with I had a case of them > > > > 73 > > -Jim > > -- > Ham Radio NU0C > TR7/RV7, TR6/RV6, T4XC/R4C, L4B, NCL2000, SB104A, > R390A, GT550A/RV550A, HyGain 3750, IBM PS/2 - all > vintage, all the time! > > HyGain 3750 User's Group - > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HyGain_3750/ > > > -- > Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - > unsubscribe drakelist in body > Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in > body of message > Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by > www.tlchost.net > -- > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net -- -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.0/1216 - Release Date: 1/9/2008 10:16 AM
RE: [drakelist] Insanity
"Terrell Hamilton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- You know, Jim - I don't know how they match up size-wise, but it looks just like those European converter plugs that attach on the line cord end of US electric razers. If they fit, maybe a little fabrication could get you that case of plugs. Terry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Shorney Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2008 8:51 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [drakelist] Insanity "Jim Shorney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- E-Pay item 300186648640 I with I had a case of them 73 -Jim -- Ham Radio NU0C TR7/RV7, TR6/RV6, T4XC/R4C, L4B, NCL2000, SB104A, R390A, GT550A/RV550A, HyGain 3750, IBM PS/2 - all vintage, all the time! HyGain 3750 User's Group - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HyGain_3750/ -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net -- -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] DR-7 Display Problem
"J J Connelly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hello all, the digital display on my TR-7 has decided to go crazy. The digits have begun to change at random and frequently go completely blank. This problem exists whether switched to either an INT or EXT source; it is intermittent and the display can be made to behave for a short time if I play around with the connectors at P1 and P2 or if I move the body of the DR-7 very slightly (and carefully) or if I switch the rig off/on. At all times the actual frequency is stable and the full coverage functions of the DR-7 are OK. I'm a complete rookie when it comes to digging into this kind of circuitry, but here's where I've reached... Checking around on the DR-7 with meter and scope, supply voltages are OK; the scope shows the output from the both INT and EXT amplifiers on the output side of U9011(pins 2 and3) and switching correctly. I suspect U9014 may have gone faulty. The scope shows the 500Khz at pin 14, but with an intermittent output. If there are pulses coming out, the display is fine, else it's blank. I can't figure out what causes the change other than the device has faulted. Am I on the right lines or is there somewhere else I should be looking?? Any ideas most welcome. By the way, my version of the DR-7 has 2 x 1N4148's on the output from U9014 and is different from the diagram in my manual. Many thanks, Joe Connelly GM3RGU -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] DR-7 Display Problem
I would start with a removal of the DR-7 board, then SPARANINGLY apply DeOxit to each pin, and then reseat the board. Then I would see what happens and start making voltage and signal checks.? Too, it might be informative to see if the frequency actually changes, or if it is just the display. -Original Message- From: J J Connelly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:33 am Subject: [drakelist] DR-7 Display Problem "J J Connelly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang? --? Hello all,? the digital display on my TR-7 has decided to go crazy.? ? The digits have begun to change at random and frequently go completely? blank. This problem exists whether switched to either an INT or EXT source;? it is intermittent and the display can be made to behave for a short time if I? play around with the connectors at P1 and P2 or if I move the body of the DR-7? very slightly (and carefully) or if I switch the rig off/on.? ? At all times the actual frequency is stable and the full coverage functions? of the DR-7 are OK.? ? I'm a complete rookie when it comes to digging into this kind of circuitry, but here's? where I've reached...? Checking around on the DR-7 with meter and scope, supply voltages are OK;? the scope shows the output from the both INT and EXT amplifiers on the output side of? U9011(pins 2 and3) and switching correctly.? ? I suspect U9014 may have gone faulty. The scope shows the 500Khz at pin 14,? but with an intermittent output. If there are pulses coming out, the display is fine,? else it's blank. I can't figure out what causes the change other than the device has? faulted.? ? Am I on the right lines or is there somewhere else I should be looking?? Any ideas? most welcome.? ? By the way, my version of the DR-7 has 2 x 1N4148's on the output from U9014? and is different from the diagram in my manual.? ? ? Many thanks,? Joe Connelly? GM3RGU? ? ? ? ? ? --? Submissions: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body? Hopelessly Lost: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message? Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net? --? More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com
Re: [drakelist] DR-7 Display Problem
Joe: While there are other causes for the "flashing digits" the most common is simply dirty connectors on the DR-7 and/or one of the boards immediately below the DR-7 (I'm at work and forget which it is). Pull the plugs from the DR-7, the one screw that holds it in place and the one cable that runs through the DR-7, then pull the board (be careful and don't damage the display LED's). Then pull and reseat each of the boards below. Remount and reconnect the DR-7 (this takes a bit of finesse to get it to seat properly with the display LED's properly positioned). This usually solves the problem you're experiencing. 73 es GL Lee WB6SSW ** Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489
[drakelist] WTS: TR4
"Steve Aronson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I have a TR4 for sale that I inherited from my father. It's been in storage for a number of years and I don't have the equipment (variac) or experience to power it up and test it properly. I'm new to the hobby (but I'm old :), with lots of new vintage equipment now (some of which I'm keeping and some I'm selling) but no shack, antenna or license yet. The TR4 was working good and he was using it right before it went into storage. The serial number is 30049 and it is apparently one of the early models with the built in, hardwired noise blanker vs. the optional plug in one. Cosmetically, it looks average to me for its age (I'm no expert at ratings), the case has a little rust near the back and could use a touch up. The face plate and knobs all look very good. I have some spare tubes to go with it. If anyone might be interested, feel free to ask questions either here or via email. I have some pics and can take more. Feel free to email me with any offers. I'll ship it anywhere in the US, local buyers are welcome as that would save the packing and shipping hassle, I'm in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. 73 Steve -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] RE: TR4
BTW, as a few people have asked in their emails, I do have the original TR4 manual and an AC3 power supply. I might even have the original receipts, I'll check. All of the tubes are in their original boxes but some look new and some look used to me. I also have an FT-101E and a Dentron 160-10L amp here that use tubes also so I'll have to go thru the box of tubes and see which ones are for the TR4 and make a list. ATT apparently has a cut line from the tornados and our DSL in south Florida keeps going in and out, so I apologize in advance if I'm slow to answer emails. 73 Steve
[drakelist] Fw: 2NT with a vfo question
---Original Message--- From: Lew (K1NDV) Date: 01/10/08 12:37:52 To: Subject: 2NT with a vfo question Is anyone running a VFO with a Drake 2NT. I have an HG10 and want to hook it up with my 2NT. What is the best way to do so? I tried before and got chirp and AC hum. Any Info is appreciated-tnx 73 Lew K1NDV
Re: [drakelist] RV7 jumping frequency
Ron Wagner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Can anyone tell me if their RV7 shows the following symptom? When you trip the TX relay (either with PTT or VOX) the TR7 frequency display jumps in frequency. It seems to always be up in frequency and anywhere from 200 to 700 hertz. It then very quicky returns to the frequency I am dialed to. My internal PTO does not seem to show this symptom. I can not see any variance in the voltages on the RV7. I had to use an FET analog meter because the o-scope is playing dead :-( Maybe the voltage change is fast enough that the damping on my FET VOM is missing it? I do not have the RIT on. TNX es 73, Ron WD8SBB -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
RE: [drakelist] Insanity
"Jim Shorney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Thu, 10 Jan 2008 05:37:20 -0800, Terrell Hamilton wrote: >You know, Jim - I don't know how they match up size-wise, but it looks just >like those European converter plugs that attach on the line cord end of US >electric razers. If they fit, maybe a little fabrication could get you that >case of plugs. To me, it resembles the classic 300-ohm TV twinlead quick connect plug that used to be common. Something to think about, anyway. Too bad my TARDIS is on the blink... 73 -Jim -- Ham Radio NU0C TR7/RV7, TR6/RV6, T4XC/R4C, L4B, NCL2000, SB104A, R390A, GT550A/RV550A, HyGain 3750, IBM PS/2 - all vintage, all the time! HyGain 3750 User's Group - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HyGain_3750/ -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Insanity
Garey Barrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- It's smaller than either of you think! 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. By the way, on the L-4B parts lists, February 1, 1971 they were described as: Plug, VOX Relay, 2 Pin..$0.20 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 4-B & C-Line Service Supplement CDs Jim Shorney wrote: "Jim Shorney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Thu, 10 Jan 2008 05:37:20 -0800, Terrell Hamilton wrote: You know, Jim - I don't know how they match up size-wise, but it looks just like those European converter plugs that attach on the line cord end of US electric razers. If they fit, maybe a little fabrication could get you that case of plugs. To me, it resembles the classic 300-ohm TV twinlead quick connect plug that used to be common. Something to think about, anyway. Too bad my TARDIS is on the blink... -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Insanity
"Jim Shorney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:11:18 -0500, Garey Barrell wrote: > A better choice might be some 3/32" dia (0.0937) >brass tubing from the hobby shop. I was just in an Ace Hardware store last weekend, and noted that they have brass (and copper) tubing in various small sizes. I still haven't found Velco that will stick to a dashboard, though... >By the way, on the L-4B parts lists, February 1, 1971 they were >described as: > >Plug, VOX Relay, 2 Pin..$0.20 Is that what they call "inflation"? :) Peronally, I'd just change it over to another type of jack. This is one case where "keeping things original" defies all sense, common or otherwise. -- Jim Shorney -->.<--Put complaints in this box jshorney (at) inebraska.com Ham Radio NU0C Lincoln, NE, USA EN10ps http://incolor.inetnebr.com/jshorney/ -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Insanity
Garey Barrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Jim - Yeah, which is why Drake offered a "conversion kit" for the amp that consisted of a small aluminum plate with two holes that lined up with the original connector mounting hardware, and one hole in the center for an RCA jack! That connector went missing almost as soon as they designed it in. All because they wanted to have TWO isolated pins rather than ONE pin and chassis ground. 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 4-B & C-Line Service Supplement CDs Jim Shorney wrote: "Jim Shorney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:11:18 -0500, Garey Barrell wrote: A better choice might be some 3/32" dia (0.0937) brass tubing from the hobby shop. I was just in an Ace Hardware store last weekend, and noted that they have brass (and copper) tubing in various small sizes. I still haven't found Velco that will stick to a dashboard, though... By the way, on the L-4B parts lists, February 1, 1971 they were described as: Plug, VOX Relay, 2 Pin..$0.20 Is that what they call "inflation"? :) Peronally, I'd just change it over to another type of jack. This is one case where "keeping things original" defies all sense, common or otherwise. -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Insanity
"Jim Shorney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:33:42 -0500, Garey Barrell wrote: > >That connector went missing almost as soon as they designed it in. >All because they wanted to have TWO isolated pins rather than ONE pin >and chassis ground. The solution there would be to mount the RCA connector to a non-metallic plate. Or, use the TV twinlead jack. Maybe they were afraid some users would plug the radio into thier TV antenna... -- Jim Shorney -->.<--Put complaints in this box jshorney (at) inebraska.com Ham Radio NU0C Lincoln, NE, USA EN10ps http://incolor.inetnebr.com/jshorney/ -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
