Re: [Drakelist] Garey Barrell K4OAH SK
This is so sad to hear. What a loss..
Doug, W7KF
> On Feb 19, 2018, at 22:10, Jim Shorney wrote:
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> From: Collins on behalf of Tony
> Vitolo via Collins
> Sent: Monday, February 19, 2018 2:18 PM
> To: Collins Reflector
> Subject: {Collins} K4OAH SK
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> It is with deep sadness to report that Garey Barrell K4OAH became a
> silent key last night.
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> Tony Vitolo W4AV
> Grayson GA.
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> P.S. Would somebody please post this on the Drake reflector
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Re: [Drakelist] Drake R4B calibrator
Thanks Mike. Good info. I took a look at circad — whew! Pricey.. I’ve got a couple of projects that I’ve been wanting to have a board or two made up but not at that level of professionalism! 73, Doug, W7KF On Jan 20, 2014, at 10:04 PM, Mike Bryce wrote: > Gang > > The purple pcbs are made by a company called osh park. > > He ( they) have a thing for purple. Even the mailing envelopes are purple. > > All the prototypes are purple. Go figure. > > I use circad for the pcb layout software. I am currently teaching myself > eagle. That's been slow. > > > Mike wb8vge > > Sent from my iPad > > Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit > salad. ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drake R4B calibrator
Found myself wondering the same thing. Where do you get your boards made? And, what software do you use to lay them out? I ask because I have two of the AC-4r kits and greatly admired the boards. 73, Doug, W7KF http://www.w7kf.com On Jan 20, 2014, at 9:36 PM, Jim Shorney wrote: > > It's PURPLE! Now I want to go find an R4B just so I can buy one. > > Where do you get purple boards made, Mike? > > 73 > > -Jim > NU0C > ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] MN-2700/B-1000 use
Damien, There is a general "rule of thumb" that suggests that open wire feedline should be at least 4 to 5 times the feedline conductor spacing from *anything* that is conductive. So, if your feedline is 1 inch in width you want to keep it 4 to 5 inches from anything made of metal. Of course, this would include another feedline. There are two issues here: 1) If open wire line runs near something metal (conductive) and one of the wires is closer to the metal than the other then the line will become unbalanced at that point. This will cause the line to radiate. 2) If open wire line runs near something metal (conductive) and the wires are equidistant from the conductive object then balance will be retained but there will be an impedance bump on the line. This means the line is no longer "flat" and will induce reactive components. Issue #2 is of less concern than #1 so the second rule of thumb is that when you must run your feedline near a conductive object you should try to make the two wires be the same distance away from it. That will retain balance. Going through the pine trees is going to be fine if the feedline wires are insulated. If the wire is not insulated more care should be taken to ensure that it does not come in contact with anything. Even pine trees become rather conductive when it rains. Even with insulated feedlines you'll want to minimize physical contact with the trees to the extent possible. Trees move and may eventually degrade your feedlines. 73, Doug, W7KF http://www.w7kf.com On 09/11/2013 08:45 AM, Damien Mannix wrote: I have just been fortunate enough to obtain an MN-2700 with Balun. Sorry if this is slightly off topic, and I hope it is not a silly question, but if I feed an antenna 150 foot away with 450 ohm twin feed, will it matter if it passes through two mature pine trees whilst on its way? Also, if I want to feed two antennas can I run two 450 ohm twin feeds beside each other or will they interact? I have looked at endless antenna books but cannot find the answers. Regards Damien G3XER ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] T-4X PTO Stability
Eddy, Congratulations! And, thank you for taking the rest of us along on the journey -- it was educational and it is good to have it in the archive. 73, Doug, W7KF http://www.w7kf.com Eddy Swynar wrote: > ---it pleases me to no end to > report that the intermittent warbling / raspiness / instability of my > signal is now */GONE...!!!/* ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Ten-Tec and Drake Compared
I used to have a B-Line and loved it. Then I got a C-Line and I love it -- it's a keeper for the duration. On the Ten Tec gear, I picked up a really nice Corsair-II some years back and it seemed to me that it was almost designed to be a C-Line killer. It was a great CW rig with PBT, great filters etc. With the matching power supply and external VFO it was even about the same size as the Drake Twins. What was better than the C-Line was: 1) No tuning up. No big deal for rag chewing but really nice for contests. Especially NAQP where guys constantly ask me to move to another band to work them there. 2) Dual *simultaneous* VFO. With the external VFO you could listen to both VFO frequencies at the same time! This was the greatest feature of all time for working DX. You could listen to the DX on one VFO and the pile-up on the other with no flipping of switches. Truly remarkable feature that I do miss. 3) Unthinkably smooth full QSK. Hey, I liked the Corsair-II so much I sold it and bought an Omni-VII which I also like a lot (although I do miss that dual simultaneous VFO thing). But, through it all, the C-Line is still on center stage in my shack. It has more cool factor than any rig I've owned. Ever.. BTW, on the "you'll need the Ten Tec service department" issue I had the old Corsair-II for years and I still have a Centaur amp and the Omni-VII. I needed the Service Department for the bandswitch KNOB on the Centaur amp which gave out after many years. Cost me about $3 including shipping as I recall. Oh wait; that was the Parts Department. Never mind... 73, Doug, W7KF http://www.w7kf.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Station upgrade
You have it right. Up to 5/8 wavelength a vertical can be an excellent antenna. Beyond 5/8 wavelength more and more RF radiates at a high angle and the low angle lobe becomes secondary and continues to decrease in strength as the frequency goes up. So, for a 43' vertical: Length: 43.00 Frequency: Wavelength: Wavelength: Degrees: 1.825 0.085 4/47 30.7 3.550 0.166 16/9759.7 5.368 0.251 1/ 4 90.3 7.050 0.329 27/82 118.5 10.120 0.473 26/55 170.1 14.050 0.656 21/32 236.2 18.150 0.848 39/46 305.2 21.050 0.983 58/59 353.9 24.950 1.165 1 16/97 419.5 28.100 1.312 1 5/16 472.4 Since 5/8 == 0.625 you can see that on 20 meters the antenna is just a bit over 5/8 wavelength. Beyond 20 meters the antenna gets pretty long. Most of the commercial 43' antennas have a UNUN at the feedpoint (bad idea in a reactive circuit), suggest 150' of coax (the losses make the SWR measured at the rig look "better") and suggest a tuner in the shack. I's suggesting that all three of those ideas are serious compromises made for the sake of convenience. Of course, in that scenario the antenna will radiate some RF, it will work. It's just that it won't work to anywhere near it's potential. And, to call the antenna an "all band" setup is a serious disservice to the radio community. Above 20 meters the performance will be very poor as the majority of the radiated RF will be Lost In Space. 73, -Doug, W7KF http://www.w7kf.com Damien Mannix wrote: A most interesting thread. However may I ask for a clarification please? I have always understood, mainly from Bill Orr's wonderful but out of print books, that a 5/8 vertical had the lowest angle main lobe and hence was superior for DX to a 1/4 wave vertical, all othrer factors being equal. Is it only when longer than 5/8 that the antenna is transformed into a 'cloud warmer' or have I got it all wrong? Hope I am not being too stupid or pedantic. Damien G3XER/C6AXE ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Station upgrade?
I think a 43 foot vertical (with sufficient radials) would make a decent antenna on 160 meters and an excellent antenna on 80, 40 and 30 meters. On 20 meters the antenna is a bit more than 5/8 wavelength in length and a significant portion of the radiated RF will go nearly straight up and will not be reflected by the ionosphere due to the high angle. This gets worse as you go up in frequency. Could you work people on 20 and above? Sure, but it would be on a secondary lobe as the primary and strongest lobe of RF will be "lost in space". Above 20 meters a 43 foot vertical is really a long wire pointed straight up. The other issue is that the required antenna coupler should be mounted at the base of the antenna to be fully effective. Yes, an apparent match condition could be achieved by using a coupler in the shack but that apparent match only serves to make the rig happy. Considerable RF is burned off as heat in the mismatched coax run to the antenna. It would also be interesting to measure the losses in the matching unun. If it's a ferrite or iron core those losses could be significant because UNUN's and BALUN's are not operating within their design spec if they are operating in an environment where the impedance is not purely resistive. RF transformers of this type are not meant to be used in reactive circuits. In my opinion, the antenna manufactures do a disservice to the community by promoting vertical antennas that are longer than 5/8 wavelength. Yes, you can get a decent SWR if you use 150 feet of lossy coax and an in-shack coupler. Yes, you can get a decent match with a 3/4 wavelength antenna. But, having a decent match and a decent antenna system can be two very different animals. OTOH, I applaud the use of non-resonant antenna designs. Being non-resonant makes for an easier job of impedance matching on harmonically related frequencies such as we enjoy in our HF spectrum. If you are primarily interested in 160 through 30 meters then I'd say the 43' vertical would be a good choice. If you're primarily interested in 20 and above then I'd go with a shorter vertical. In either case, I'd do my impedance matching at the base of the antenna. If you want all-band coverage and don't want to fool with an external coupler then I'd look at an all band vertical that has traps or stubs or variable length or *something* that makes the antenna a reasonable electrical height on the bands of interest.. Of course, this is all opinion and worth maybe a bit less than what you paid for it! ;-) 73, -Doug, W7KF http://www.w7kf.com Michael & Sue Trussell wrote: The weather and old age have taken its toll on my old AV5 Cushcraft 5 band vertical antenna. I am considering a purchase of another all band MBVE-1UP 45 foot vertical by DX Engineering. Because I have been out of amateur radio for many years the technical knowledge that I thought knew about antennas and such has evolved so much by the various equipment manufactures that my knowledge base has become outdated somewhat. I need to stick with a vertical because of lack real estate and living in a city lot! I would like some suggestions from you who have been keeping up on the art and technology to offer some suggestions on using an antenna like the above mentioned MBVE-1, with my Drake MN2700 antenna tuner. I would like to use all of the capacity of this antenna; I also understand that the capacity of the MN2700 is limited to the standard amateur radio frequencies. I would like to use the WARC bands that I now have the capacity to use with my TR7 along with the L4B amp just recently rebuilt. It works even better now with a new power supply. Should I look for another tuner to use or purchase another MN2700 and attempt to modify it? Any suggestion or ideas would be greatly appreciated Thank you in advance Michael J TrussellKA8ASN ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] 8 pole filter
On first glance it *seems* like the more poles, the better. Certainly, the skirts will be steeper and the bandwidth at the 60 DB point will be more narrow. But, there is a price to pay for this additional selectivity -- group delay. The more poles you you have in the filter the worse the group delay spec will be. So, static crashes and other impulse signals tend to get stretched out. This can lessen the quality of the listening experience. Just another thing to stay up late, worrying about. ;-) 73, -Doug, W7KF http://www.w7kf.com Curt Nixon wrote: GM Neil: Generally speaking, the more poles in the filter, the more it will resemble a "Perfect" filter... ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Six Meter Options
I've been tracking Drake gear (and some boat anchors and other gear that I might someday have in interest in) on ebay. On the TR-6 I have 17 closed transactions in the spreadsheet. The Average price is $581; the lowest price was $180 and the highest price was $950. A recent unit with AC-4 and MS-4 went for $457. I didn't note whether or not it had the noise blanker. 73, -Doug, W7KF http://www.w7kf.com John Hudson wrote: I have a TR-6 (Serial Number 300) with very scarce Drake Noise Blanker, AC-4, and Drake Speaker. I wonder how much my station would be worth?? ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Multiple Messages
Hi Richard, I'm not receiving double emails. Are you running Outlook or Outlook Express? If so, what you're seeing is a fairly common problem. Sometimes it is caused by anti-virus software interrupting the data flow between the email client and the email server. Sometimes it is how the client is set up -- multiple email accounts. Sometimes the email client is checking for email too often and not allowing the server to notice that a message has already been downloaded. Google something like: "double emails outlook" and see if you get any ideas. If you're not using Outlook please forgive me for wasting the bandwidth.. 73, -Doug, W7KF http://www.w7kf.com Richard Knoppow wrote: I've been getting double messages for the last several hours, maybe a day or two. Has anyone else been having the problem. This are general messages from the list, not "reply all" stuff. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Silent Fans
Curt, Thanks for posting this info -- really good stuff! 73, -Doug, W7KF http://www.w7kf.com Curt Nixon wrote: > Sure.. > > The fixed speed bronze color 80mm is IXP-54-14 item #S23-1018 > The temp sensing, vari speed is IXP-54-14T item S23-1026 > > They also have a 20CFM at 9dBA and a 20CFM at 14dBA but these are so > quiet, it didn't seem a reasonable tradeoff for the added flow. > > \Curt > ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Forum:
Luther Nallie wrote: Is there still problems with the forum? Has anyone been able to check in at all? Just wondering if it went down the tube. Uhh.. No, I don't think there is a problem here. There was some traffic yesterday regarding TR-7 stuff. It's working fine for me anyway. 73, -Doug, W7KF ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drake AC4 loss of bias voltage conceptual circuit finished
Mike Bryce wrote: > Boys and girls, how about some input? Hi Mike, Could you redesign the AC4R to include the bias fail mode protection? Anyone who has already done the AC4R upgrade probably won't need the additional protection. Anyone who has NOT done the AC4R upgrade would probably appreciate the bias fail mode protection. I've done one upgrade and have a spare AC4 that needs an upgrade. I'd be very happy to pay a bit more to install an AC4R-II that included the bias fault protection. At that point, the supply with the AC4R would become the back up supply and the AC4R-II would become the primary supply.. 73 and THANK YOU, -Doug, W7KF ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Lighting Filters Blue?
Garey Barrell wrote: >> I have found the plastic used for the diffuser, it's the plastic used for >> lighted panels in soft drink machines, etc. I sense a RASH of inexplicable assaults on vending machines in the near future. ;-) BTW, it's great to have you back Garey. 73, -Doug, W7KF ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] T-4X T-R relay
w8...@aol.com wrote: > I need a T-R relay for a T-4X. Most of us get a replacement relay from Mouser or some other source. The part number is: P&B / TYCO R10-E1-Y4-V2.5k. Here's a link: http://tinyurl.com/mefuf3 You *do* need to add a series resistor to the relay coil circuit -- 1.5K Ohms at 1 or 2 watts will do nicely. 73, -Doug, W7KF ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Garey Barrell update...
Tom, Thanks for the update. Is there any way to get an address for the hospital? I'd like to send a QSL/GET WELL card if he's in there another week. 73, -Doug, W7KF Tom at Hayseed Hamfest Co. wrote: Received the following from Garey's daughter today: Hi Tom, thank you very much for your prayers and concern. Dad is still hospitalized, we are hopeful that he may be sprung in another week or so. We have been taking in the e-mail well wishes and a few get well cards which have arrived at the house, he has been glad to have them. Thanks for spreading the word to the groups earlier, he was worried about not being able to respond to his e-mails! ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] TR3 knobs
Garey, Chuck and Don --- THANKS! I should have known to go to the horses mouth.. 73, -Doug, W7KF ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] TR3 knobs
Dennis Kippa wrote: Looking for the plate and load knobs for a TR 3. Speaking of knobs... Does anyone have a line on the bar knobs used on the Drakes? I mean all the knobs other than the main tuning knob. I've seen them on lots of gear, not just Drakes. I'm home-brewing some stuff and I'd like it to look like it belongs in the shack with my 4C line. 73, -Doug, W7KF ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] off topic: VTVM on Ebay
I have an HP 410C that I like a lot. And, of course, an ancient Simpson 260. From your posts it seems you're pretty good at getting your Drake stuff working -- maybe you can apply the same ability to the Heath meter you have.. 73, -Doug, W7KF Carey Lockhart wrote: i am looking at several meters on ebay. most are at reasonable prices. brand or model would be sutiable for the drake and collins gear? i had a heathkit but is hasn't worked in some time. ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] R4B price ?
I would say no -- not normal. I'd guess a couple of guys *really* wanted that R4-B. Sometimes I'll track closing prices on various pieces of gear that I'm contemplating buying. I haven't tracked the receivers for about a year but at that time R4-B prices were averaging $178. But, that was with only 3 data points. The high was $233. Probably higher now. Closing prices tend to be all over the map depending on how well the seller presents his item, the sellers reputation, the sun spot cycle, etc. etc. For example, lately, I've been watching T-4XC prices (thinking of picking up a spare). And, with 24 data points: Low:$153 Avg:$272 High: $580 With 72 data points, the L-4B: Low:$350 Avg:$722 High: $1200 With 71 data points, the MN-2000: Low:$75 Avg:$217 High: $345 My strategy is to look for really nice gear at average prices. The spreadsheet helps me know what is a good deal and what isn't. There is a fairly continuous stream of Drake gear for sale there and here on the list. Be patient and the right receiver, at the right price, will come your way. 73, -Doug, W7KF Chuck Grandgent wrote: I have R4A, thought I might be interested in getting an R4B. There was an average looking one on the E place last night that went for over $500, is that normal ? Chuck, K1OM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [drakelist] Once Again.....
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi Garey, You're coming through loud and clear out here in Montana.. Your message was received here 4 minutes and 38 seconds after it was sent. 73, -Doug, W7KF Garey Barrell wrote: Garey Barrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Once again, I seem to be having trouble getting to this list... > ...SNIPPAGE... Anybody else seeing this? Let's see if this one goes through!! -- Submissions:drakelist@zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Speaking of SSB...
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Heh.. I should have expected that suggestion! But, sadly, no that isn't the problem.. With the key UNPLUGGED (or plugged in, key down or key up) in SSB mode if I hit the PTT button, I *hear* the relay click but the rig stays in receive mode. I've tried this with two mics just to be sure. And, with the key UNPLUGGED, if I select Tune from CW mode I do get tune function (tx was already in transmit mode due to key down condition). But, if I was in SSB mode and select Tune I do NOT get tune function. The problem could still be cockpit error -- I just don't use SSB. But, I would expect that pushing the PTT switch would switch the rig into transmit mode. 73, -Doug, W7KF On Mon, 2007-12-17 at 19:38 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > unplug your key or close the contacts. -- 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] Speaking of SSB...
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Speaking of SSB, I plugged a mic into my T-4XC this weekend thinking I might try to check into the Drake Net. First time I've had a mic plugged into that thing in *years*. Anyway, when PTT is pressed I hear a relay click (both on press and subsequently on release) but the rig remains in receive mode and I still hear signals on the band. Then, I noticed that in Tune I get no RF out. I'm a CW guy and I always tune up by pressing the key in CW mode. While fooling around with these oddities I noticed that *sometimes* if I rapidly switched from AM to CW to Tune that tune would work normally. But, only rarely. And never when switching from CW or SSB to Tune. Also, no VOX although I have it setup for CW use where it works fine. Bias is fine, I recently installed an AC4R kit. I also recently replaced the T/R relay (adding the resistor). And, the rig continues to work just fine on CW.. I thought I'd put it on the bench tonight -- anyone have any hints before I dig in? Thanks and 73, -Doug, W7KF -- 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] Somewhat OT: Experiment
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Fri, 2007-12-14 at 13:42 -0500, Mark Pilant wrote: > Mark Pilant <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang > -- > I am interested in what you see shown for shipping costs. I'm in NH and > it shows $48.66. Out here in the Wilds of Montana it shows $67.35. 73, -Doug, W7KF -- 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] Speaking of mic plugs
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Sun, 2007-12-02 at 17:59 -0600, Christopher Kovacs wrote: > Does anyone have a source for these types of plugs? Sure, pretty much any on-line electronic parts place will have them -- assuming you know what to look for. Search for "switchcraft s260" and you'll probably get lots of hits. Or, maybe ".206 phone" as a search term. Mouser is my primary parts source: http://www.mouser.com/search/ProductDetail.aspx?R=S260virtualkey5021virtualkey502-S-260 http://www.mouser.com/catalog/632/981.pdf 73, -Doug, W7KF -- 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] SUCCESS! was: T-4XC output on 160 Meters fades...
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Chuck, Yeah, if it wasn't for contests I'd never get anything done around here. Last year, I was still putting up my antenna while SS started. This year, I rebuilt my AC-4 for SS. And, now I've got the rig on 160 -- just in time. Sheesh.. I'll look for you tonight! 73, -Doug, W7KF On Fri, 2007-11-30 at 16:25 -0500, Chuck Grandgent wrote: > Congrats and just in time :) > > My R4A and T4X are on now getting stable. > >Chuck, K1OM, Alachua FL -- 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] SUCCESS! was: T-4XC output on 160 Meters fades...
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Fri, 2007-11-30 at 10:05 -0500, Garey Barrell wrote: > ... snip ... > Each of these components has an associated bandswitch contact, and while > it doesn't appear to be related to the switch contact itself, it IS > quite possible to be a "cold" or "rosin" solder joint on the switch contact. SUCCESS!!! Garey, THANK YOU! You got me on the right track. I started by watching the plate voltage on the driver tube -- it did not change much and never went away completely. So, I ruled out T9. Then, I snooped around in the area of the bandswitch and didn't see anything that looked obvious. But, I decided to re-flow the solder (and add just a bit of fresh) on the relevant bandswitch connectors. I had to remove the shaft coupling that controls the crystal selector (the gear driven shaft) and rotate that shaft upright so I could get the soldering iron down to the bottom of the 2nd wafer on the bandswitch. I re-flowed the connections to the switch and BINGO! Full power on 160 meters! If anyone is doing the 160 meter contest this weekend, look for me and my Drake twins! 73, -Doug, W7KF -- 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] T-4XC output on 160 Meters fades...
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Thu, 2007-11-29 at 20:08 -0700, Doug Smith wrote: > Doug Smith made an utterance to the drakelist gang > I'm going to try moving it to the T-4XC to see if that makes a difference. OK, I've put the 160 meter crystal in the T-4XC and I'm seeing the same results as when it was in the R-4C. No output (well, about 1 watt) on transmit but excellent reception. I tested with the TRANSCEIVE switch in both XMTR and SEPARATE modes and got the same symptoms. Switching the crystal to the T-4XC eliminates the receiver as a possible problem. And the problem does only occur as the transmitter warms up. I get normal operation on all other bands so I can't believe it's a tube. And, the crystal is oscillating since I receive good signals on 160. I've put the T-4XC on the bench and put my 'scope on pin 2 (grid) of the 6EJ7 premix tube and temporarily grounded pin 3 (cathode). I see -0.93 VDC with any crystal (including the 160 meter crystal) and -1.04 VDC with the VFO. I'm thinking the crystal is OK. The symptoms are normal power output on 160 for a minute or two after initial turn-on, then power output drops off to near 0 watts and does not return until the rig has been allowed to go completely cold. Operation on all other bands is normal. I'm stumped... 73, -Doug, W7KF -- 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] T-4XC output on 160 Meters fades...
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi Garey, I have only one 160 M xtal and I have it in the receiver now and am using the RCVR position of the switch. I'm going to try moving it to the T-4XC to see if that makes a difference. (And will switch to XMTR on the Transceive switch.) BTW, the R-4C is receiving well on 160. 73, -Doug, W7KF ps. Settled in yet? Heh.. On Thu, 2007-11-29 at 21:45 -0500, Garey Barrell wrote: > Just switch to RCVR on the TRANSCEIVE switch. That will sub the > receiver Band Osc, PTO and Premixer for that in the T-4XC. -- 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] T-4XC output on 160 Meters fades...
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Interesting idea -- I have the 160 Meter xtal in the receiver but I pulled it out and reseated it a couple of times and have exercised the xtal switch on the R-4C a bit. No change. And the receiver is and has been working fine on 160, I'm listening to W0CML and WI0S chewing the rag right now. But, I'll pull the xtal and move it to the T-4XC just for grins. Thanks, -Doug, W7KF On Thu, 2007-11-29 at 20:02 -0600, W4RXN wrote: > "W4RXN" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang > -- > Doug > Check the 160 xtal and wiggle the xtal switch... > 73 > Wayne -- 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] T-4XC output on 160 Meters fades...
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Here's an odd one.. I just flipped on the rig and tuned up on 160. Everything went well, and I tuned up to 100 watts out as I normally do. Then, while waiting for the 3-500s to warm up I switched in the antenna to touch up the antenna coupler. And, as I was sending a string of dits the output faded to near zero watts. I shifted to 80 meters and tuned up -- 100 watts out, no problem. Back to 160. No power output... Turned the rig off and came back 15 minutes later and tried again. I warmed up the T-4XC for a minute, hit the key and had 100 watts out on 160. So, I let it sit for 5 minutes and tried again -- no power out. It *seems* like as the rig warms up the power fades to zero (on 160 only). All other bands are fine. Any ideas? 73, -Doug, W7KF -- 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] 4 line blue filters
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- OK, well I have a spare set of the blue filters on their way to me. (Apparently, I got my order in before he ran out.) I can't remember the prices of the filters vs. the LEDs but I'll trade you a set of the filters for a set of the LEDs. Always kinda wanted to see how the LEDs look. Here's another idea. I have the original blue filters from my 4-line that I'll just send you if you like. The rig was packed in a box for 20 years so they didn't fade much.. If your address is good in QRZ I'll just drop 'em in the mail tomorrow. 73, -Doug, W7KF On Tue, 2007-11-06 at 19:09 -0600, Carey Lockhart wrote: > yea i have the leds but they are just a little too blue for me. thanks > though -- 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] 4 line blue filters
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Check this out! http://home.wi.rr.com/n9oo/products/4linelamps/4linelamp.html On Tue, 2007-11-06 at 18:10 -0600, Carey Lockhart wrote: > it looks line unique radio parts has sold out of the blue filters. > another site that that i saw sells a lighter one. i cant remember the > url. does any one know where that site is? > > Carey Lockhart, KC5GTT > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > www.kc5gtt.com > > > > > > -- 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] Electronic Keyers
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Tue, 2007-11-06 at 15:58 -0500, Donley wrote: > Is there a standard practice for a right handed person to thumb the > dots and index finger the dashes? I don't want to learn one way and go > to someone else's shack and be backwards. If I understand your question properly, then yes -- the thumb is for dits and the index finger is dashes. Regardless of key or keyer type. Not sure what lefties do. And, I think at that other person's shack you'd be upside down instead of backwards. Not sure about that either! 73, -Doug, W7KF -- 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] 4-Line in SS this weekend
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- For everyone jumping in to the CW SS this weekend, keep an ear out for me -- I'll be running my Drake R-4C and T-4XC. 73, -Doug, W7KF -- 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] screws for feet
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Mon, 2007-10-29 at 20:47 -0500, Carey Lockhart wrote: > i guess the original ones were zinc coated? That would be my guess as well.. For zinc equivalents I'd be inclined to look at www.mscdirect.com or or my local Ace hardware / Home Depot / etc. If I were replacing them I'd probably go with stainless. Unless I was doing some sort of Concours level restoration project. ;-) 73, -Doug, W7KF -- 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] screws for feet
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I have an MS-4 open right now and the screws holding the feet on are #10-24 x 3/8" Slotted, Flat Head machine screws. If your local hardware store doesn't have them you can get them from: http://www.smallparts.com Stainless steel, slotted head: MX-1024-07F (7/16"), $1.60 for 10 Stainless steel, Phillips head: MX-1024-06F (3/8"), $1.35 for 25 I have bought stuff from these guys. They're nice to deal with. 73, -Doug, W7KF On Mon, 2007-10-29 at 17:06 -0500, Carey Lockhart wrote: > i been looking for the pan head screws used to hold the feet on 4 line > gear. does anyone know a source for these? -- 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] T-4XC hanging in transmit mode
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- OK, the AC-4 rebuild kit is done and installed. (Nice kit, BTW.) The measured voltages before the upgrade: = B+ 683 (0.40 VAC Ripple) Low B+ 278 (0.12 VAC Ripple) Bias-59.5 (0.022 VAC Ripple) The measured voltages AFTER the upgrade: = B+ 675 (0.35 VAC Ripple) Low B+ 275.5 (0.055 VAC Ripple) Bias-59.5 (0.018 VAC Ripple) The ripple on the low B+ circuit is much better but on the B+ and Bias supplies the ripple figure is about the same.. I'm gonna call it a night. Tomorrow I plan to do a complete alignment on both the T-4XC and R-4C. Plus, I'll snoop around in the VOX circuit to see what I can see.. 73, -Doug, W7KF On Sat, 2007-10-27 at 20:09 -0600, Doug Smith wrote: > Thanks for the input and I'll report back as soon as I have the AC-4 > rebuilt.. -- 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] T-4XC hanging in transmit mode
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Wow, I would have thought ripple of .022 VAC (peak to peak) on the -60 VDC bias was pretty clean! Nonetheless, the consensus seems to be bias and/or ripple. I have an AC-4 rebuild kit from Mike at The Heath Kit Shop so I'll drag that out of the box, assemble and install. Thanks for the input and I'll report back as soon as I have the AC-4 rebuilt.. 73, -Doug, W7KF On Sat, 2007-10-27 at 19:22 -0400, Al Parker wrote: > "Al Parker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang > -- > I agree, and ripple in particular. > 73, > Al, W8UT -- 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] T-4XC hanging in transmit mode
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- [I posted on this a while back but am just getting around to it.] My T-4XC has been intermittently "hanging" in transmit mode on CW. Everything runs along fine but periodically when I stop sending the transmitter doesn't seem to drop out of TX mode and normal bias current is registered on the TX meter. During these episodes there is no RF output (unless I hit the key again then I get normal RF out). If I then send a long string of dits when I stop the T/R function usually resumes normal operation - for a while. Today I pulled the AC-4 out of the MS-4 and measured the various voltages: High B+ 683 VDC with 0.4 VAC ripple Low B+ 278 VDC with 0.12 VAC ripple Bias-59.5 VDC with 0.022 VAC ripple Which all seem a bit high but mostly nominal. The bias range is from -45 to -95. The ripple figures are peak to peak as measured on my 'scope. I poked around underneath the AC-4 and I don't see anything that looks 'wrong'. I was able to reproduce this problem this morning but I am unable to reproduce the problem now that I've fooled around with the AC-4. For the life of me, it *feels* like the T/R relay is simply hanging up when transitioning from transmit to receive. But, I'd rather develop a theory based on something other than what I *feel*.. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I oughta be looking at? Tnx and 73, -Doug, W7KF -- 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] An Introduction & a question about keyer for T-4XB
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- A brilliant set of mods! Thanks -- I'm going to pursue these. I love that old keyer but that sawtooth wave really needs to go.. 73, -Doug, W7KF On Tue, 2007-10-23 at 22:13 -0700, Dennis Monticelli wrote: > I dug out my schematic and it actually takes a few components. -- 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] An Introduction & a question about keyer for T-4XB
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Garey, Heh.. Yes, I started with a bug. Then, built a device that would send dashes when I pressed the dash side of the bug. It's relay was in parallel with the bug's output. Of course, as soon as I put this frankenstein device in service I realized how stupid it was. I then built a keyer using a pair of 12AT7's. Loved it! But, I lusted after the TO keyer the local club was using to teach the novice class. Eventually the owner (a SK for decades now) just gave it to me! Still have it and wouldn't part with it for anything.. But, then I got the Nye for use on ships -- it was reputed to key anything and I couldn't see packing the TO around with me.. My first week with that key and it's dot and dash memory was a hellish experience! But then I got used to it and now I have a really tough time using the TO. That infernal dot/dash memory allows one to become sloppy. The TO Keyer does NOT tolerate sloppiness! I'll have to give V9 a shot and see how badly I can send. Thanks for the tip and the trip down memory lane.. 73, -Doug, W7KF On Tue, 2007-10-23 at 11:45 -0400, Garey Barrell wrote: > With an iambic keyer, I can't even send > my call!! It comes out K4O-R-H every time because the stupid keyer > insists on sticking in that extra dot on the "A" !! :-) > > I've managed to retrain myself to live with the V9 setting on the > LogiKey, using the squeeze only for "periods", but I still like the > HA-1 > best! -- 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] An Introduction & a question about keyer for T-4XB
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Mon, 2007-10-22 at 23:36 -0400, Garey Barrell wrote: > Personally I use the CMOS-4 from Idiom because it's one of the few > that > I can turn off that stupid iambic junk that will drive any bug user > crazy! :-) I didn't know that! I had to drag out the manual and check it out. I used to be able to send good code with my W9TO keyer but bought a new Nye keyer in the mid-1980s along with a Bencher Iambic key. I never learned how to use iambic mode and don't care about it. However, I did become accustomed to the dot and dash memory and now I can hardly send without it -- especially below 25 wpm or so.. So, the TO keyer is not getting much use anymore. (But it looks *so* good with the Drake 4-Line!) The Nye and the CMOS-4 both have dot / dash memory and the memory function works even with a non-iambic key. With an iambic key connected to the CMOS-4, I don't find *any* mode that is not iambic capable. What V mode are you using? Are you running V9 with no dot/dash memory? And, more generally, what is the difference between Curtis, Accukeyer and Logikey modes? I've tried the various modes now and other than dot and dash memory options I don't see much difference. Man, I've been pounding brass since '65 and I've got a lot to learn! 73, -Doug, W7KF -- 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] An Introduction & a question about keyer for T-4XB
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Mon, 2007-10-22 at 23:11 -0400, Jeff Siegel wrote: > The question is, > what is a suitable keyer to use with the transmitter? I have a 1960's era Hallicrafters TO Keyer with a Vibroplex Vibrokeyer like yours. And, a 1980's era Wm. Nye ESK-001 keyer that I use with a Vibroplex Iambic key. And, finally, a LogiKit (Idiom Press) CMOS-4 Keyer that I use with a Bencher BY-1 key. All thee setups key my Drake T-4XC just fine! 73, -Doug, W7KF -- 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] Head Phones
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Fri, 2007-10-12 at 11:23 -0500, James B Davis wrote: > My hearing is really sad ! Can anyone suggest some good head phones > to consider. Me too. Far too much weapons firing.. I recently picked up a David Clark H10-60 aviation headset. I love this thing! It completely surrounds the ears and is very comfortable -- some kinda gel pads. It blocks outside noise very effectively. It has adjustable volume on each ear so I can re-balance my hearing. I'm a CW guy so I haven't tried the thing on SSB yet. But, it has a noise canceling mic to eliminate blower noise from the linear. Might be good -- I just haven't tried it yet.. 73 OM, -Doug, W7KF -- 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] T-4XC sticking in xmit mode on CW
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Sat, 2007-08-04 at 19:30 -0500, Bill wrote: > "Bill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang > -- > Power supply. No kidding? Hopefully not the transformer itself as I do have an AC-4 update coming from Mike. OK, I've got the schematics out -- any further hints? Thanks! -Doug, W7KF -- 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] T-4XC sticking in xmit mode on CW
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- A few hours into the NAQP and my trusty T-4XC has decided to stay in transmit mode while in CW. There is no power out unless I also hit the key -- it's just idling along in transmit mode with the bias holding the plate current down. If I hit the key I get RF and I can hear the relay clack when I release the key. But the rig stays in transmit mode, receiver muted, etc. Any suggestions from the gallery? Thanks and 73, -Doug, W7KF -- 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] AC4R summer special
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Fri, 2007-07-13 at 16:35 -0400, Mike Bryce wrote: > Mike Bryce <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang > -- > doug... > > have not seen it pop up from paypal yet Odd -- I clicked the buy button on your web site which took me to paypal where I completed the payment. I did get a confirmation email from paypal at Fri, 13 Jul 2007 12:43:45 -0700 (13:43 MDT). Have you still not seen it? 73, -Doug, W7KF -- 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] AC4R summer special
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Cool! Just ordered one. Thanks, Mike! 73, -Doug, W7KF On Fri, 2007-07-13 at 13:29 -0400, Mike Bryce wrote: > > http://www.theheathkitshop.com/drakeac4rnwnd.html -- 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] Logbook extras
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Wed, 2007-05-23 at 13:32 -0700, Bill Maddock wrote: > As of Wednesday May 23 the mail has come and I still haven't recieved > my other 5 logbooks. I will wait till Firday if necessary! Bill, My 10 logbooks showed up in two shipments four or five days apart so don't despair yet. Also, the USPS had totally mangled both envelopes but the log books themselves were OK. I can't imagine how USPS can be so hard on stuff. The logs are great and I'm happy to have them! 73, -Doug, W7KF -- 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] Noise Blanker discussion
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Fri, 2007-05-11 at 12:31 -0500, David & Chris Drake wrote: > "David & Chris Drake" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist > gang > -- > I have to say, I never > found any of them to be of much use, if any. I have the noise blanker in my R-4C and I find it very effective for certain types of electrical noise. It does nothing for atmospheric noise but, somewhere in my neighborhood, is a noise generator that is very intermittent. The noise blanker knocks it down by two and a half S-units whenever it appears. It's pretty impressive. Unfortunately, the noise is so intermittent that I have no clue what it is or where it is. It comes on a few times per month and usually lasts for less than an hour. (Well, probably more often -- I'm not on the air 24x7.) Nonetheless, in this admittedly narrow area, the Drake noise blanker really works and I wouldn't care to part with it.. 73, -Doug, W7KF -- 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] DXing with the TR7
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Mon, 2007-04-09 at 15:14 -0400, john wrote: > Fun to work the Swains DXpedition 1st call on the TR7 operating 17m, with > the L7 loafing along at about 500 watts. Antenna only a rotatable dipole > @50 feet. > The TR7 is still a great rig Yup. I snagged 'em the other night on 3520 KHz running an R-4C T-4XC. I was running a full gallon into a 26 foot, ground mounted, vertical. The 4-Line is still a great rig! 73, -Doug, W7KF -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] REmove from list
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Steve, Here are the unsubscribe instructions I received when I joined the list: To unsubscribe from the drakelist, simply send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the words unsubscribe drakelist in the body of the message. As in: To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: unsubscribe Body of the message unsubscribe drakelist If you've already followed those instructions to the letter and you're still subscribed then I'm afraid I can be of no help.. 73, -Doug, W7KF On Fri, 2007-03-23 at 14:25, Steve Conrad wrote: > I no longer have any Drake equipment and would like to get my email > removed from the list. I have sent numerous emails and request but no > luck. I am getting very upset that it is this difficult to get this > accomplished. Does anyone have any suggestions? > > Steve W9BDN -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] D-104 Mic.
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Sun, 2006-12-03 at 22:32, David Abbott wrote: > Good evening, I have another problem with my twins -- R4C not muting when I > key my mic. Sorry for the question, but we need to be sure you have the R-4C function switch in the "Ext. Mute" or the "NB" position. 73, -Doug, W7KF -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] L-4 and QSK?
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I've been thinking I need a few more DB of signal but I really like the QSK I get with the T4XC / R4C. Does the L-4 work in CW QSK mode? Thanks and 73, -Doug, W7KF -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] AC-4
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Allen asks: > Isn't that a lot higher than normal for this item? What would be a > fair price for an AC-3 in average condition? For a while last summer I was tracking Drake prices on ebay. With 21 samples the average sale price of an AC-4 was $85. The high was $134 and the low was $50. An AC-3 would probably be a bit less. 73 OM, -Doug, W7KF -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] OT: WINMAIL.DAT info. Was: Tech Assistance on Drake R4C
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Sat, 2005-11-12 at 07:05, john wrote: > john <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang > -- > Exactly what is WINMAIL3.DAT? > > Can't help but be suspicious about unwanted attachments these days. WINMAIL.DAT is an attachment that a Microsoft mail client attaches to an outgoing email. It is only visible when the recipient email client is not capable of rendering Microsoft Rich Text Format (RTF) data. The file contains RTF information, typically font names, styles, sizes, etc. To a MS mail client it appears as a 'fancy' looking email -- not plain text. To non-MS mail clients it will appear as a binary or UUENCODED file attachment. I don't know of any exploits using WINMAIL.DAT but since I run Solaris I don't really pay attention to Windows exploits.. BTW, the sender of these emails can *prevent* this from happening by finding and unchecking the option that is usually named something like: "Always Send To This Recipient In Rich Text Format". 73, -Doug, W7KF -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] T4X-C Sidetone [FOLLOW-UP]
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Fri, 2005-11-04 at 11:42, Doug Smith wrote: > find that the CW sidetone is more or less continuous and really weak > and kinda watery sounding. Just following up here.. I replaced C107 with a 250VDC 47mfd electrolytic capacitor. Actually, I left C107 physically in place as it's a dual capacitor in a can and is mounted on the chassis. I didn't look to see what the other capacitor in the can is connected to. Time was short, I was installing the new cap about an hour before the CW Sweepstakes contest started Saturday. I'm going to look for a can replacement for a long term solution. Or maybe replace the other half but leave the can in place for cosmetic reasons. There is room under the chassis for the two new components. Meantime, the sidetone is now great! I just spent 24 hours listening to it during the contest. BTW, my antenna makes me a non-contender (going to have to build an amp) but the Drake C-line performed admirably! Man-0-man, I love this gear!! 73, -Doug, W7KF -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] Re: T-4XC sidetone
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Fri, 2005-11-04 at 14:01, George Marzloff wrote: > I had a similar problem and it turned out to be an improperly jumpered > MFJ > keyer used on a 1975 vintage rig. I use an ancient W9TO Keyer (Hallicrafters HA-1). But to test your theory, I just plugged in an old Vibroplex bug and got the same result. > If this is not your problem then consider the tube, a 12AX7 I'll plug in a new one before I replace the cap, just in case.. > I also plan to use my C line in SS this weekend using N1MM as the log > > program to send the exchanges. Cool! I'll keep an ear out for you -- what call sign? 73, -Doug, W7KF -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] T4X-C Sidetone
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Fri, 2005-11-04 at 13:12, Garey Barrell wrote: > Um, you might want to look again. C-129 is inside the PTO. > If you meant to say C107, then you're on track! :-) Yes! The cap hanging off the plate supply to the 12AX7. BTW, Gary, thank you very much for your posts to this list. Your knowledge is very much appreciated. 73, -Doug, W7KF -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] T4X-C Sidetone
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- To celebrate my 40th year as a ham I thought I'd dust off the R4-C / T4X-C and enter the CW Sweepstakes this year. The vintage of the gear seems to match well with the vintage of the license and, to a lesser extent, the licensee.. Anyway, I fired the rig up last night and find that the CW sidetone is more or less continuous and really weak and kinda watery sounding. I have in mind replacing C-129 but that requires a trip to the local electronics shop. Should I pick up anything else during that trip? I mean, are there any other components that might be weak that I ought to consider grabbing while I'm in town? Of course, the lesson here is to test one's rig more than one day before the big contest! Heh. Whoever said wisdom comes with age obviously wasn't old enough to know better.. 73, -Doug, W7KF -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] R4C PTO
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Fri, 2005-10-14 at 08:28, Mel Bach wrote: > Has anyone had problems with instability of the cw note? Has anyone > used > the filters provided by INRAD for 500 cycle cw etc? I'm using the 1.8, 0.5 and 0.25 INRAD filters in my R-4C with great results. 73, -Doug, W7KF -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] MN-2000 with ladder line
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Thu, 2005-09-29 at 16:39, Ron Wagner wrote: > Based on my long forgotten college texts, seems that > almost any transformer can be run as a step down or step up. Yes, especially true in the case of a single layer set of windings on the core, typical of RF baluns. In power xfmrs the primary is usually wound closest to the iron core for better saturation. The secondary is wound around the primary. So those xfmrs work better when the primary *is* the primary. And, yes, I completely agree with your idea of switching the primary and secondary around to get the best match. If your configuration allows this then the 4:1 balun would likely be advantageous. > As for putting the balun on the reactive side, yes the school of though > is currently not to do that. Unfortunately the MN-2000 does not lend > itself to putting a balun on the input side. True. And, if the balun is well (over) rated I think it will work fine on the reactive side. Not perfect but who cares? You'll still be on the air and having fun! > One could also look into the Palstar or other balanced tuners. For open wire feedline, I think a balanced coupler is ideal. I think the MN-2000 is excellent for anything fed with coax like a G5RV, trap dipole, etc. It really is a great coupler, easily handles full power, warc bands, etc. 73, -Doug, W7KF -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] MN-2000 with ladder line
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- > I think a 4:1 balun would be more appropriate. I think that is what the > balun for the MN-2000 had as an option from Drake. Well, yes, it *might* be more appropriate. Or not. Depends on whether the antenna is short or long on the various frequencies of interest. If it's short, then a 1:1 would be a better choice. A short antenna presents a very low resistance and running a 12 ohm antenna (not unusual) through a 4 to 1 transformer is going to be hard to match with any tuner. If it's always long then a 4:1 might be better. Also, the length of the feedline makes a difference. If it's a length that would effectively transform low and high impedances into moderate impedances then a 1:1 would be better. If the feedline is near an even multiple of a half wave at any F/O then a wider range of high / low impedances will be encountered and either a 1:1 or a 4:1 might work, or not, depending on the frequency. And, finally, I must point out that there is a credible school of thought that suggests that using a balun on the reactive side of a tuner is not the best design. Apparently, baluns tend to work best at their design impedance, losing efficiency as the reactive component of the circuit increases. Certainly, any balun so placed should be *way* overrated to minimize losses. If it were me, I'd go with a feedline of 31 or 93 feet long (assuming an open wire feedline velocity factor of 0.88) and use a BIG 1:1 balun. But, it's not me and this advice is worth no more, and maybe less, than what you paid for it.. 73 and see ya on the air! -Doug, W7KF -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Roofing filter for CW contesting?
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi, Bob, Garey, Al and others, Thanks for the info and your time. It's really just CW contesting that I want to improve. I like the idea of the CF/600 but I don't want to fool around with replacing the switch, adding SSB filters, etc. I'm perfectly content with the operation of the rig on SSB where all I do is chew the rag with a few old cronies. I'd be inclined to get the CF/600 if I could easily switch between it and the stock filter. What's the story on using extra Mode-switch contacts? That sounds interesting.. BTW, I have a full set of 2nd IF filters, a 1.8, 0.5 and 0.25. Oh, and the Noise Blanker too, although I don't often have the kind of noise it works on so I don't suppose I'll miss it if I go to the CF/600 on CW. Tks again everyone, -Doug, W7KF ------ On Behalf of Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] Roofing filter for CW contesting?
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I've been reading the material available on various web sites and thinking about adding a first IF, "roofing", filter to my R-4C. I use the rig for rag chewing on CW (and occasionally SSB) and also for CW contests. The new filter would only be to enhance CW ops during contests. But, normal SSB operation must be retained. There is the Sherwood option, the 600 Hz first IF filter. I'm not sure I'm reading the Sherwood Engineering web site correctly but it *appears* that one would need the filter, the filter switch kit and the custom front panel switch. That option totals $300. There is also the GUF-1 from International Radio. It's 8 KHz so not quite the same thing but no doubt a huge improvement. That option is $120. Any thoughts or experiences? 73, -Doug, W7KF -- On Behalf of Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] And speaking of stuff for sale...
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Recently I bought an R-4C, T-4XC and MS-4 from a guy who listed them on the Classified Section: http://www.zerobeat.net/classpro/viewads.html FYI, he still has a TR-4C and some other stuff listed. Other than being a satisfied customer, I have no connection to the guy. Nonetheless, he does get my full endorsement. The transaction went very well and the gear is in *excellent* condition. 73, -Doug -- On Behalf of Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] New guy needs R-4 xtals, filters
Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hello everyone, I'm new to this list and happy to have found it. I have an R-4C, T-4XC, MS-4, AC-4, MN-2000 setup and I'm in need of crystals (WARC and general S/W) and I could also use the FL-1500, FL-500 and FL-250. I'm prepared to order from Jan and Inrad but first I thought I'd see if anyone here has stuff that is surplus to their needs. Tks & 73, -Doug, W7KF ------ On Behalf of Doug Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
