RE: [drakelist] Microphone for T-4XC

[Joe Spears]

I just got my Drake T-4X and R-4A back on the air after a long time out of
service.  I use an Electro-Voice EV-664 which is the mike I got when I
bought the set in the mid-60's.  I have always had good luck with it and
receive great audio reports.

 

73 de Joe AF1E  

 

 

From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of Bill
Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 4:24 PM
To: drakelist@zerobeat.net
Subject: [drakelist] Microphone for T-4XC

 


Hi Everyone,

 

I am new to Drake and I just bought a complete C station that was only used
once or twice and only on CW therefore there is no mike. I know I will have
a million questions for the list but right now I am waiting for the station
to show up. So while I am waiting I would like to know which is the best
mike to get? I know the Shure and the D-104? What other options? which do
you like the best? 

 

Please help me decide!

 

Thanks!

 

73

Bill

K9BUB

 

Re: [drakelist] Microphone for T-4XC

[Garey Barrell]

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Bill -

Just about ANY  _High-Z_  (high impedance) microphone will "work" with 
the T-4XC.  Which one is best depends in part on your particular voice 
characteristics, manner of speaking, how you hold the microphone, how 
far away you speak from the mic, etc., etc., etc.  Any of the Shure, 
Electro-Voice, Astatic or other name brand High-Z microphones will work 
well, but each one has a slightly different sound.


That said, MOST people seem happy with the results from the Shure 444 or 
the Astatic D-104 or the E-V 664.  The D-104 in particular is sensitive 
to the actual impedance seen by the cartridge.  The version with the 
pre-amp in the base eliminates this problem, since the preamp presents a 
known, constant load for the mic cartridge, regardless of the 
transmitter it's used with.


If you can, arrange to borrow a mic or two from friends and ask them to 
tell you which one sounds most "like you" in person.


73, Garey - K4OAH
Glen Allen, VA

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




Bill wrote:


Hi Everyone,

 

I am new to Drake and I just bought a complete C station that was only 
used once or twice and only on CW therefore there is no mike. I know I 
will have a million questions for the list but right now I am waiting 
for the station to show up. So while I am waiting I would like to know 
which is the best mike to get? I know the Shure and the D-104? What 
other options? which do you like the best?


 


Please help me decide!

 


Thanks!

 


73

Bill

K9BUB


  


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Re: [drakelist] R4 B power supply cap

[Gary Poland]

Lew,
 Simply disconnect the wiring from the old capacitor and solder in new 
electrolytics under the chassis. You can install a terminal strip or just 
follow the wiring back to the source PCB and solder the new caps at that point, 
cap & stowing the unused wire.

73, Gary

[drakelist] FS: Drake 2-B; R4, R4A, R4B, R4C

[k8pou]

For Sale: Drake 2-B; good condition, works well. Comes with calibrator. $200 
plus split shipping within US.
Also, I have a R4, R4A, R4B,and R4C that?are now suplus to me and have been a 
part of my collection of Drake gear for many years. All in excellent condition. 
Would like $800 for the R4, R4A, R4B and R4C. Please contact me off the list.
Thanks,
Don, K8DJ? (ex-K8POU, licensed since 1959)

[drakelist] Microphone for T-4XC

[Bill]

Hi Everyone,
 
I am new to Drake and I just bought a complete C station that was only used 
once or twice and only on CW therefore there is no mike. I know I will have a 
million questions for the list but right now I am waiting for the station to 
show up. So while I am waiting I would like to know which is the best mike to 
get? I know the Shure and the D-104? What other options? which do you like the 
best? 
 
Please help me decide!
 
Thanks!
 
73
Bill
K9BUB


  

Re: [drakelist] R4 B power supply cap

[Garey Barrell]

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Lew -

Relay from Tom:


I'm not on the Drake list at the present time. Could you do me a favor 
and pass the word to them, or Lew anyway, that I have R-4B caps and kits 
in stock for immediate shipment?


The can-cap is the 100-100-100-22 and goes for $24.95 + shipping.  If a 
person wants the full kit it includes the can plus one each 10 @ 200, 10 
@ 35, 220 @ 6.3, and 1000 @ 16, all axials.  It goes for $28.50 + shipping.


I appreciate the help very much!

73,
Tom
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73, Garey - K4OAH
Glen Allen, VA

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




Lew (K1NDV) wrote:
I want to replace the power supply can in my R4B. Anyone know where I 
can get a duplicate or should I open the can and put new caps inside? 
Thanks-Lew KlNDV




  


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[Alterman, Peter (NIH/OD) [E]]

Sorry for the admin posting: what's the procedure for changing email
address on the list?  Unsubscribe the old address and subscribe the new?

 

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Re: [drakelist] R4 B power supply cap

[Garey Barrell]

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Lew -

Either, your choice.  There is a good description of the rebuilding 
process at




Drop-in replacement caps are available at reasonable prices from



Tom doesn't list the R-4B on his site yet, but has the info and is 
ramping up availability.  So ask first.


73, Garey - K4OAH
Glen Allen, VA

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




Lew (K1NDV) wrote:
I want to replace the power supply can in my R4B. Anyone know where I 
can get a duplicate or should I open the can and put new caps inside? 
Thanks-Lew KlNDV




  


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Re: [drakelist] R4 B power supply cap

[Jim Pruitt]

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I do not know if Tom, N0JMY has one but you might take a look at his web page 
at http://www.hayseedhamfest.com/capkit.htm  and ask him if he has an 
electrolytic kit for the R4B but he does have one listed for the R4C and I 
understood he was working on others.

Good luck.

Jim Pruitt


 

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From:   "Lew (K1NDV)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Date:   7/22/2008 10:06 AM
Subject:[drakelist] R4 B power supply cap

I want to replace the power supply can in my R4B. Anyone know where I can get a 
duplicate or should I open the can and put new caps inside? Thanks-Lew KlNDV


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Re: [drakelist] R4 B power supply cap

[EP Swynar]

Hi Lew,

All I did here with my R-4 was simply snip off the connections to the cap, & 
replace the "innards" of the original with outboard, separate photo-flash 
units...

The original bad can is still there, undisturbed, & from atop the chassis it 
all looks "stock"...below deck, of course, it is not --- but the fix was 
simple, AND effective (and there was a LOT room down below to do it, too).

~73~ Eddy VE3CUI - VE3XZ


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  - Original Message - 
  From: Lew (K1NDV) 
  To: drakelist@zerobeat.net 
  Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 1:03 PM
  Subject: [drakelist] R4 B power supply cap


I want to replace the power supply can in my R4B. Anyone know where I 
can get a duplicate or should I open the can and put new caps inside? 
Thanks-Lew KlNDV 
  
   

[drakelist] R4 B power supply cap

[Lew (K1NDV)]

I want to replace the power supply can in my R4B. Anyone know where I can get a 
duplicate or should I open the can and put new caps inside? Thanks-Lew KlNDV

[drakelist] FS Drake 2B

[George Runyan]

Hello All:

 

I have a nice Drake 2B for sale that is excess to my needs. It is in good
working order, used last night on the West Coast AMI Net. The cabinet has a
few scratches that would be easily touched up. The front panel looks very
nice. There are no additional holes or mods. It comes with an original
manual. I am asking $175.00 + shipping from Lemon Grove 91945 near San
Diego. I normally use Fed-Ex fully insured. Pictures are available upon
request. My main Drake station is the "B" line including the L-4B. Nice
stuff indeed. Please respond off the list. Thanks!

 

George

WB6YEC

 

Re: [drakelist] B-Line Receiver Wanted

[Rick Tucker]

Terry,
I have a really nice R4B and manual that is excess.  Please contact me off list 
and we can discuss.
Rick
W0RT
  - Original Message - 
  From: Terry 
  To: drakelist@zerobeat.net 
  Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 7:25 PM
  Subject: [drakelist] B-Line Receiver Wanted


  Hi All...
   I am looking for a nice B-Line receiver. Doesn't have to be in collectors 
condition But should be a nice everyday rig
  Let me know what you have, price condition etc.Shipped to 14024.
  Thanks W2TGR
  Terry

Re: [drakelist] Vintage "Unused" R-4B on eBay

[Kc9cdt]

Howard,
Just curious as to why the R-4A is your favorite?
73,
Lee


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Re: [drakelist] Vintage "Unused" R-4B on eBay

[Howard Traxler]

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I did bid on it but let it go when it got up over a hundred.  I already have 
two Drake receivers.  And my favorite, the R-4A, looks like it was draggged 
behind something down a gravel road; and I paid $225 for it on ebay.
WA9RYF

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: That great looking, unused, in perfect condition R-4B (the one that
: looked like it had been dragged behind an old Chevy, sold for
: $112.50.  Wonder if anybody on the list bought it?  Would be an
: interesting piece to follow thru restoration
:
: Bill VE3ES
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