Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist
Wow, I must have misread the last couple of notes. I don't understand why Gary would be uninvited to the forum. I don't know anyone who has provided more help. 73, Duane Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.com http://www.ac5aa.com/ _ From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of Robert Ladden Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2012 1:26 PM To: drakelist Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist Apparently I missed a lot. Is this list losing its most knowledgeable contributor? Who would make such an uninvitation and why? 73, Bob WW3QB _ I apologize for the confusion I have caused. As a result of being 'uninvited' to post here on 'drakelist', I will be on drakera...@yahoo.com effective immediately. 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 2-C/2-NT, 4-A, 4-B, C-Line and TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.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] Ten-Tec and Drake Compared
Huh. Of six different pieces of TT equipment, only one ever needed repair. That was due to an early life (warranty) fail of a bias transistor, and I did the service with super help from TT guys. Two of the units were HF amps and neither of them had any trouble (other than a 3-500Z grid that fell into a cathode after years of service, much of it in RTTY mode.) Since the majority of folks who post on forums tend to be those with a gripe, I thought I'd post my experience which is the opposite. By contrast, I've sent a VHF rig back to Yaesu three times without a resolution of a problem, and finally gave up. Also had problems with an ICOM IC-765 that was my first big rig. So, I find the negative criticism of TT to be misplaced, in my experience 73, Duane Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.com -Original Message- From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of Garey Barrell Sent: Friday, June 17, 2011 10:06 PM To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Ten-Tec and Drake Compared roncasa wrote: Garey Barrell wrote: One thing about Ten-Tec gear. The 'word' in the Ham community was that, 'The good news is that Ten-Tec has an outstanding service department, with friendly, helpful techs readily available. They very often will ship a replacement board on the promise that you would send back the defective one.' 'The bad news is, you are almost certainly going to NEED that outstanding service department!' Let's be fair the same is true for other manufacturers of ham radio products regarding reliability The difference here is that you could almost repair TT radio at home. You could be back on the air in no time. On the other hand, you may have to send other radio brands for service and wait weeks. Ron - Perhaps. All I can say is that in 50 years of using Drake equipment, only twice did I need to purchase a unique part from Drake to repair a radio. Other minor repairs were required over the years, but all were accomplished with locally available resistors and/or capacitors, with an occasional diode or transistor thrown in. I ran three R-4A/B setups for almost three years, 24/7 in autostart RTTY service with only one 'failure', and open filament in a 12BY7. Yes, a few PA tubes had to be replaced as the transmitters were run at full power, with keydown periods of up to 30 minutes. By contrast, it seemed like everyone I knew who had Ten-Tec equipment was often praising their 'excellent service support'. :-) 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 2-C/2-NT, 4-A, 4-B, C-Line and TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.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] Ten-Tec and Drake Compared
They also bear a striking resemblance to HP or Tektronix test equipment. 73, Duane Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.com -Original Message- From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of Paul Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2011 10:44 AM To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Ten-Tec and Drake Compared I noticed something several years agoTen Tec 's from the Corsair and all models through the Omni VI plus strike a resemblance cosmetically somewhat to the TR7...in that the front panel is made from a single extruded piece of aluminum with a raised horizontal bar that divides the top of the front panel where the freq display is,from the bottom section where all the controls are located. Not exactly the same,but very similar. Even used similar plastic end caps Coincidence? or was it intentional? Certainly not copied from a offshore radio design, can't recall any Yeacomwoods that resembled the TR7. Flattery is the most sincere compliment AD3G On 6/17/2011 12:51 AM, Darrell Bellerive wrote: Wow, what a great thread on Collins vs. Drake. I've never had the privilege of using any Collins gear, so this has been very enlightening. Thanks all for keeping this so objective. It seems Ten-Tec came along much later in the game than Drake or Collins, but also has a high regard from their owners. With the head start that Drake and Collins had, perhaps it is not as fair a comparison. In the 70's Ten-Tec had the Tritons, and early Omni's, with the Corsairs in the early 80's. So, how about a comparison of the Drake 4 and 7 lines with the above mentioned Ten-Tec rigs? 73, Darrell VA7TO ___ 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] 2B dial button status
I double-checked my #12087, and I did send the correct S/N. I have none of the original paperwork that went with the radio, so can't say when it was purchased or where. Knowing that 11/62 is a ballpark date, though, is a big help to me in trying to reconstruct some of its history. Thanks, Garey! 73, Duane Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.com -Original Message- From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of Garey Barrell Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2010 9:41 AM To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] 2B dial button status Paul - The 2-B started at s/n 2001, the schematic is dated 4/20/61 12087 is the latest one I've ever heard of, and had to be very near the end of production. WB4HFN's S/N database shows S/N 12060, date coded 11/62. The other schematics are S/N 3001 - 9/22/61 S/N 4500 - 12/4/61 S/N 6290 - 5/31/62 It'll be interesting to see if the transition narrows down to the changes for Version 2 at S/N 3001 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 4-B, C-Line TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.com ph...@aol.com wrote: OK, we're homing in on the transition point. With 12 entries submitted, #2813 has no button and #3608 does, so that narrows the transition point to somewhere in that delta of 795 units. The baby of the 12 submissions is #12087; the elder statesman is #2052 (mine). If anyone can accurately date their unit that would be helpful information as far as establishing a production timeline. Regarding the change in color: Plastic comes in many forms and some formulations are more affected by UV/sunlight than others. I would suspect that the button is one of the cheapest forms of plastic (and probably the dye as well), whereas the plastic used in switches is much more robust in both coloration and overall chemical composition (and you pay for that). 73/Arf, Paul, K4MSG ___ 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] 2B dial button database
#12087 has a RED button, but it appears to have been painted by the previous owner because it is white where it goes through the Plexiglas front dial. 73, Duane Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.com _ From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of Robert Ladden Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 9:14 PM To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] 2B dial button database I received a message that over the years,some of the red buttons faded away to white, so mine may have been originally red (and exposed to sunlight?). 73, Bob WW3QB --- On Wed, 8/18/10, ph...@aol.com ph...@aol.com wrote: From: ph...@aol.com ph...@aol.com Subject: [Drakelist] 2B dial button database To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 9:57 PM So far on the 2B front-glass-move-the-dial button we have: #2052no buttonK4MSG #2277no buttonW5GU #4281white buttonWW3QB Any more? Just email the serial number, button status, and your callsign and I'll enter them into the database. 73/Arf, Paul, K4MSG -Inline Attachment Follows- ___ 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] How to clean Drake knobs?
I tried to reply earlier, and it didn't go to the list. I took the suggestion of my good friend, Mike, K2UXE, and went to a drafting supply house (or you could check an art supply store) and bought a Marvy/Uchida Extra Fine Opaque White paint pen. It works great on the knob indicator lines, and makes them look just like new. Perhaps this is what you're describing as the lacquer stick? 73, Duane Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.com -Original Message- From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of Garey Barrell Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 10:24 PM To: Drakelist Subject: Re: [Drakelist] How to clean Drake knobs? The Lacquer Stik is the almost official way to fill the knobs. i think it's easiest because you just rub it in and wipe off the excess. Some use White-out, but that's getting hard to find! White Testor's model paint works, but requires a deft touch with a small brush to keep it within the lines. I haven't tried a China marker yet. 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 4-B, C-Line TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.com Paul Gerhardt wrote: Bud I cleaned mine in the kitchen sink with dish soap and a toothbrush. Maybe not a great idea as some of the white came off. I have not yet tried it but Lacquer Stick is a product that Gun Smiths use for white markings or Sanford white china marker, available at most art supply stores. Maybe model paint and a toothpick. The soap and toothbrush got the knobs pretty clean but WILL take the white markings out if you scrub too much.. Paul K3PG Message: 8 Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:23:26 -0700 From: sebdesn sebd...@comcast.net mailto:sebd...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] How to clean Drake knobs? I have removed the knobs from my T-4XC and am trying to get the white stripe white again. The stripe is an off white and cleaning in hot soapy water has not helped. Has anyone found an easy way to make them white without repainting them? Mine are clean, but you might try toothpaste and a soft tooth brush...(just a thought, hopefully not to off the wall)) Bud ___ 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 ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Drake R-4A for sale - project radio
I am going to sell my R-4A which worked fine a few years ago when I purchased it as a backup radio for my 4-Line. Now it is not producing audio, but then it worked fine. AGC action seems to be working as the S-meter (which moves downscale when the receiver warms up) follows the RF gain control as you would expect it to do. I simply have no time to work on repairing it, so I will let it go for a very reasonable price. Copper chassis has only a small amount of tarnish. Email for pictures. $74.95 plus shipping/insurance. 73, Duane Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] FW: Drake R-4A for sale - project radio
The R4-A is sold - thanks for all the inquiries. 73, Duane Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.com _ From: Duane Calvin [mailto:ac...@ac5aa.com] Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 5:29 PM To: 'drakelist@zerobeat.net' Subject: Drake R-4A for sale - project radio I am going to sell my R-4A which worked fine a few years ago when I purchased it as a backup radio for my 4-Line. Now it is not producing audio, but then it worked fine. AGC action seems to be working as the S-meter (which moves downscale when the receiver warms up) follows the RF gain control as you would expect it to do. I simply have no time to work on repairing it, so I will let it go for a very reasonable price. Copper chassis has only a small amount of tarnish. Email for pictures. $74.95 plus shipping/insurance. 73, Duane Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] National NC-190 - another project radio
I know, this is the Drake list, but let me try one more here. I'm cleaning the shack, and this was to be my project radio. The NC-190 is one of National's blue radios. It has a bandspread dial that is calibrated on both sides - one for ham bands, one for SWL. With a flip of the knob, the dial switches around to one or the other. This one is currently not operating - no audio. When I first received it it could hear BC band stations weakly. Since it was to be a project radio, I didn't worry about that. Today I put a speaker on it and could not hear BC band stations at all. So, something is no longer working correctly. Cosmetically it's average. Front panel is in good condition, knobs need cleaning, and I've never removed the cover to see what the internals look like. The top of the chassis looks OK. Everything is here except a cardboard modesty panel on the rear. I can send photos if interested. I've listed it on Ebay, but will be happy to sell it to a Drake-ster for $70 plus shipping / packing / insurance. This one will finish up the boatanchors that I need to remove from the shack. Let me know if you're interested. 73, Duane Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Please no flaming ...
it governs our behavior, this is why we think that attention deficit and hyperactivity are the symptoms of prolonged absorption of high-frequency waves in that region, she said. Nonsense, says Dr. V. Subrahaminayalakshminirayana, head of neurology at Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco. There is absolutely no conclusive evidence in the literature to support an ambitious and imaginative theory that ionizing radiation can deleteriously and negatively affect behavior in children whether the exposure is at a relatively constant low-level or periodic. He believes that attention deficit hyperactivity is more likely a function of exhaustive over-stimulation of the brain by video games, texting, and television viewing. Ask the Asian parents of your child's playmate why they never seem to have this problem, he laughed. In fact, the Stanford study found that Hispanic children were fourteen times as likely to suffer the effects of radio waves than were Asian children. Hydra Brock-Parker, dean of sociology at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and a consultant named in the Stanford study, says that Hispanics live in depressed parts of a city where houses and apartments are packed closer together and the possibility of exposure is much greater. Where are all of those children going to go to escape radiation from transmitters? There's no backyard to play in and besides, you wouldn't want your children playing outside in those neighborhoods. If you've got, you know, a ham serial-killer type next door flooding your apartment with high-intensity radio waves, you have no choice but to sit there and get sick, she said. Representatives20from Marin, Ventura, and Los Angeles counties were present at the press conference and were said to be keenly interested in the implementation of the new law. A similar measure was introduced into the L.A. County Board's docket on Monday and may be considered at the next session in May. *** **Sam Adams said, 'When the people fear the government they have tyranny, when the government fears the people they have freedom*** **LIBERALISM IS A MENTAL DISORDER!** -- Quick access to your favorite MSN content and Windows Live with Internet Explorer 8. http://ie8.msn.com/microsoft/internet-explorer-8/en-us/ie8.aspx?ocid=B037MSN55C0701ADownload FREE now! ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [drakelist] Drake L-4B
I ran a 20A line for my Alpha 99. Works great. 73, Duane AC5AA At 01:23 PM 7/28/2008, you wrote: Just bought a Drake L-4B amp and while I am waiting for the amp to arrive I had the electrician over. He wants to know what everyone is running for their 240V line. 15, 20 or 30 amp service. Thanks! 73 de Bill K9BUB Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.com
RE: [drakelist] Vintage Unused R-4B on eBay
I sent a message to the seller asking how it could be unused when it looked a lot more used than some of mine that I know have been heavily used. Here is her response: Dear ac5aa, I was told the item had never been used. Yes it is old but its god. Tammi - nowthatsclever Wow - I'm not nearly as proud of my 100% rating on Ebay any more. 73, Duane Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.com _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 9:11 PM To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [drakelist] Vintage Unused R-4B on eBay In a message dated 7/14/2008 4:06:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://cgi.ebay.com/RL-Drake-vintage-R-4-B-RECEIVER-unused-w- manual_W0QQitemZ260262834870QQihZ016QQcategoryZ50596QQssPageNameZWDVWQQr WOW, great rig... I just bid $9.00... I think I will go to $30. just for parts 73, Lee, KC9CDT ** Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com! (http://www.tourtracker.com?NCID=aolmus0005000112)
Re: [drakelist] Metal Varnish Question
Most likely, it was clear when applied new by Drake, but has yellowed with age. 73, Duane At 07:43 AM 7/7/2008, you wrote: EP Swynar [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi Guys, TESTORS paint company sells small spray cans of translucent / semi-clear paint, too...I bought two for a different project here years ago (mine are red)... I imagine they'd have something in yellow, like what you're looking for. Just go visit your nearest LARGE hobby emporium, look around...and good luck! ~73~ Eddy VE3CUI - VE3XZ *** - Original Message - From: George Cortez Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 8:07 AM Subject: Re: [drakelist] Metal Varnish Question George Cortez Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- wmacleod wrote: Hi Drakelist The alloy chassis used in the Drake C Line series appear to have been dipped or sprayed with a light yellow-gold protective varnish or lacquer possibly to protect against corrosion. This is what gives the chassis a light golden appearance. Does anyone know of a distributor who supplies a similar type of metal varnish or lacquer? Wade VA3HM Try eastwood automotive they are online This is really a plating but it can be duplicated in paint. George NE2I -- 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 -- -- 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 -- Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.com
Re: [drakelist] Hamvention and Drake Forum
What time will the forum be? 73, Duane AC5AA At 07:33 AM 4/29/2008, you wrote: We cordially invite all Drake enthusiasts to the Dayton Hamvention and the Drake Forum. The Forum has changed the day, time, and location, from previous years. This year the Forum will be on Friday, May 16, 230-345, Room 2. For the first 150 to arrive, they will be given a free ticket for our raffle. Several prizes have already been donated and your odds of winning are, well, much much better than the lottery. Plus the price is right! Safe travel... 73, The Forum Committee: WB0IQK, WA8SAJ, W8PU -- Plan your next roadtrip with http://www.mapquest.com/?ncid=mpqmap000304MapQuest.com: America's #1 Mapping Site. Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.com
RE: [drakelist] J-38 morse key
I also have a Lionel-made J-47, but no spare parts. I still use my J-38 (when I rarely use a hand key.) Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.com _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 4:05 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [drakelist] J-38 morse key Hi All, Was looking through old emails to the list and ran into the above subject Morse key. H I have one of those somewhere.Turns out to be an old Lionel J-38...anyone got a spare old sliding lock lever (switch) preferably with knob. I would like to use it for our Drake stuff but be able to use ssb too without unplugging. All cleaned up now. I can remember buying it at a war surplus store in 1956geez Carl WD8NHK _ See AOL's top http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304 rated recipes and easy http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aoltop000303 ways to stay in shape for winter.
Re: [drakelist] Somewhat OT: Experiment
Duane Calvin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I believe the Ebay site actually links directly to the UPS site for calculating the shipping costs. Always consider the shipping costs as part of the overall cost of the item, and don't forget the shipper may have to purchase cartons and packing material as well, which, at least around me, is not inexpensive. I usually underestimate the overall cost to ship, and short myself that way. Maybe I'll start using the Ebay calculator! 73, Duane At 09:04 PM 12/14/2007, you wrote: Mark Pilant [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Your seller is rippng you off. Actually, in this case he was just about dead on. Which is not to say other sellers may be gouging. I just ran the numbers through the UPS site and given the dimensions and weights of the two packages, the cost comes out to just over $100 for UPS ground from California to New Hampshire. BTW, the TR-3/RV-3/AC-3/WH-7 tipped the scales at just under 50 pounds and was packaged (very poorly) in two boxes. So all in all I think my little experiment was worth while for me, and a little enlightening. 73 - Mark N1VQW -- 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 -- Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.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] Drake 2AQ vs 2BQ?
Duane Calvin [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I use a 2-AQ with my 2-B, and it works fine. 73, Duane Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of n0tu/Steve Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2007 9:04 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [drakelist] Drake 2AQ vs 2BQ? n0tu/Steve [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I've got both and as far as I can tell the only diff is the labels? To be compatible with matching 2A or B? On Dec 1, 2007 7:49 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was looking at the schematics and it appears the 2AQ and 2BQ are identical circuit wise. What is the difference other than the model number? In the circuit the tuning has a pair of 0-86mmf variable caps with a jumper (to increase tuning range). Under what conditions would you want to increase the range and if a desirable feature why was a switch not installed. Are most set up NON-COUPLED? ( I assume that they can be used interchangeably between the 2A and 2B) Thanks Alan KB7MBI Woodinville, WA Check out AOL Money Finance's list of the hottest products and top money wasters of 2007. -- 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 --
Re: [drakelist] 4 line blue filters
Duane Calvin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Good point, John. My request was just in passing, but out of curiosity I plugged in drake 4-line blue filter to Google and got numerous references to blue lamps, many links to WA9TGT's filters, WB4HFN's page linking to TGT's, but none that I could find which linked to the Lee Filters number. I didn't try searching the drakelist archive because I couldn't find the archive. Even the link from the Drakelist page didn't work. 73, Duane At 11:40 PM 11/6/2007, you wrote: Greetings all, There is no mystery about this. All you need is $6.25 plus shipping and you can buy your very own lifetime supply (21 X 24 inch sheet) of Lee Filters #172 which is also known as Lagoon Blue. Simply go to www.filmtools.com There is no minumum order and they sell to anyone. Orders are shipped the next day. The usual disclaimers apply. Now I have to blow off some steam: I subscribe to many reflectors. Every day I see folks looking for stuff. Some appear to be asking for freebees and others for difficult to find items. It appears that many are too lazy to do some very basic research to find what they are looking for and expect someone to do the work for them. Why not let your fingers do the walking? Researching on the web is certainly not brain surgery and you will be amazed what you will find with virtually no effort! I suppose now I will spend the next several days getting flamed and looking at endless threads on the subject. I'm done. 73, John, W4AWM ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.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] 4 line blue filters
Duane Calvin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- By the way, FilmTools now requires a $15 minimum order. Must be too many of us Drakesters ordering a single sheet! 73, Duane At 11:40 PM 11/6/2007, you wrote: Greetings all, There is no mystery about this. All you need is $6.25 plus shipping and you can buy your very own lifetime supply (21 X 24 inch sheet) of Lee Filters #172 which is also known as Lagoon Blue. Simply go to www.filmtools.com There is no minumum order and they sell to anyone. Orders are shipped the next day. The usual disclaimers apply. Now I have to blow off some steam: I subscribe to many reflectors. Every day I see folks looking for stuff. Some appear to be asking for freebees and others for difficult to find items. It appears that many are too lazy to do some very basic research to find what they are looking for and expect someone to do the work for them. Why not let your fingers do the walking? Researching on the web is certainly not brain surgery and you will be amazed what you will find with virtually no effort! I suppose now I will spend the next several days getting flamed and looking at endless threads on the subject. I'm done. 73, John, W4AWM ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.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] 4 line blue filters
Duane Calvin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- That might have worked for you last night, but today if you go into either the PayPal or the non-PayPal checkout, it stops at one point (just before confirming in PayPal) and give the error message that the minimum order amont of $15 has not been reached, and you cannot progress from there. I got a similar message from the other checkout option this morning when I tried it. I'll just order two sheets and sell the 2nd one . . . 73, Duane - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 10:52 AM Subject: Re: [drakelist] 4 line blue filters Hi Duane and all, I plugged in an order with FT last night just to see how far it would go. I got right up to the shipping but didn't give them my card number and there was no mention of a minimum orderunless I somehow missed it. Even then, I would gladly pay $15.00 for a sheet of filter if I needed it. I am sure there are other goodies on that site that one could order to make up the $15.00 minimum that would be usable items around the shack. For that matter, one could order several sheets of filter, keep one and sell the excess. I happened to load up on the original stuff when it was still available so I have my own lifetime supply. 73, John, W4AWM -Original Message- From: Duane Calvin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 9:33 am Subject: Re: [drakelist] 4 line blue filters Duane Calvin made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- By the way, FilmTools now requires a $15 minimum order. Must be too many of us Drakesters ordering a single sheet! 73, Duane At 11:40 PM 11/6/2007, you wrote: Greetings all, There is no mystery about this. All you need is $6.25 plus shipping and you can buy your very own lifetime supply (21 X 24 inch sheet) of Lee Filters #172 which is also known as Lagoon Blue. Simply go to www.filmtools.com There is no minumum order and they sell to anyone. Orders are shipped the next day. The usual disclaimers apply. Now I have to blow off some steam: I subscribe to many reflectors. Every day I see folks looking for stuff. Some appear to be asking for freebees and others for difficult to find items. It appears that many are too lazy to do some very basic research to find what they are looking for and expect someone to do the work for them. Why not let your fingers do the walking? Researching on the web is certainly not brain surgery and you will be amazed what you will find with virtually no effort! I suppose now I will spend the next several days getting flamed and looking at endless threads on the subject. I'm done. 73, John, W4AWM ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.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 -- Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.24/1115 - Release Date: 11/7/2007 9:21 AM Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.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] 4 line blue filters
Duane Calvin [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Maybe I'm crazy, but I prefer the before. Looks more original, and is much easier to read. 73, Duane Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ron Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 1:49 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [drakelist] 4 line blue filters ron [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Doug Smith wrote: Doug Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Check this out! http://home.wi.rr.com/n9oo/products/4linelamps/4linelamp.html wow! sexy - looking lamps! Thanks for sharing that. Ron, wb1hga playing with me TR4C -- 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 --
RE: [drakelist] 4 line blue filters
Check out local suppliers of gels for stage lighting. Maybe Ebay or online suppliers as well. Some time ago, one of the list members had a part number for the gel which was closest to the Drake original. I'd like to know that also since I have a B-line that could use some refreshing. 73, Duane Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.com _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Carey Lockhart Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:11 PM To: Drake List Subject: [drakelist] 4 line blue filters 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
RE: [drakelist] 4 line blue filters
Duane Calvin [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Thanks, Garey - what would we do without your knowledge?! 73, Duane Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Garey Barrell Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 10:22 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [drakelist] 4 line blue filters Garey Barrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Duane - I use Lee Lighting #172, which is an exact color match for the original Drake film. It is only about half the thickness of the original, but the color is identical. Some have suggested the Roscolene #853 as being an exact match, but I have never seen that one. I believe it is also the thinner material like the Lee Lighting. A 20 x 24 sheet was about $5 the last time I bought it. The trick is finding a theatrical lighting supplier that will sell to an individual. There was one in Atlanta, but the last time I tried to get a sheet, they had gone out of business. 73, Garey - K4OAH St Charles, IL Drake 2-B, 4-B C-Line Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.com Duane Calvin wrote: Check out local suppliers of gels for stage lighting. Maybe Ebay or online suppliers as well. Some time ago, one of the list members had a part number for the gel which was closest to the Drake original. I'd like to know that also since I have a B-line that could use some refreshing. 73, Duane Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.com http://www.ac5aa.com *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Carey Lockhart *Sent:* Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:11 PM *To:* Drake List *Subject:* [drakelist] 4 line blue filters 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] mailto:[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 -- -- 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
Duane Calvin [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Frankly, for some things, like calling CQ if you don't do it with an programmed keyer, iambic is much more efficient. Squeezing off an A for example is easier for me than hitting thumb then index, even though they seem like very similar motions. C's and Q's are much easier. I don't use iambic very often, but I practiced the CQ sequence because I do it manually when mobile, and it makes calling much easier. Most of the rest of the time, because I learned on a bug, I tend to slap the paddle more as if it were a single lever. I've found dual paddle keys to be better built, more available, and easier to use than the few single paddle ones that are available, and they work as well with either mode. So, figure out what works for you, and develop your own opinion. You know what they say about opinions! 73, Duane Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff Siegel Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 1:53 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [drakelist] An Introduction a question about keyer for T-4XB Jeff Siegel [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Thank you all for the suggestions. I'll admit that I was starting to fall for the iambic is better/faster mantra that you get from...well...the manufacturers of iambic keys. I'll keep my eyes open at the local hamfest here on Long Island to see if someone has a keyer. And if it turns out to be an MFJ brand...I won't tell a soul. ;) 73, Jeff - KC2OBG -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Peter Bent Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 12:48 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [drakelist] An Introduction a question about keyer for T-4XB Peter Bent [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- To the purist on line, this may be heresy, but mfj has some surprisingly versatile keyers.. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Garey Barrell Sent: Monday, October 22, 2007 11:36 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [drakelist] An Introduction a question about keyer for T-4XB Garey Barrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Jeff - The Drake transmitters are all NEGATIVE voltage to ground, while most modern transceivers are POSITIVE to ground. Most keyers will key either, but may require changing an internal jumper or switch, UNLESS they use hard relay contacts for keying. The Drake key line is approximately -60 VDC, and only requires a few mA to key. So any relay would be fine, and just about all keyers with transistor keying will handle it as long as the polarity is correct. 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! :-) 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 4-B C-Line Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.com Jeff Siegel wrote: Jeff Siegel [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- My name is Jeff - KC2OBG, located in Port Washington, NY on the north shore of Long Island. I'm a ham about 2 1/2 years and work almost exclusively CW on 40m and 20m. (I'm also on the local 2m repeater but, heck, ya gotta ragchew sometime.) My current station is Icom equipment (706 MKIIG 751A). I use a vibrokeyer (non-iambic) with the built-in electronic keyer in the Icom rigs. Recently I've acquired a Drake R-4B and T-4XB. The question is, what is a suitable keyer to use with the transmitter? While I will continue to use the vibrokeyer my intention is to go with an iambic paddle in the near future. Any suggestions on a keyer? 73, Jeff -- 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
RE: [drakelist] An Introduction a question about keyer for T-4XB
Duane Calvin [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I'm with Garey - I use the Logikey from Idiom also. I have, in my shack, the K1, K3 and K5. I use the K3 with the Drake because it has two jacks on the back, one for positive and one for negative keying. It's easier than the internal jumper. Just FYI. They also happen to be outstanding keyers with 'forgiving' paddle inputs. 73, Duane Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff Siegel Sent: Monday, October 22, 2007 11:00 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [drakelist] An Introduction a question about keyer for T-4XB Jeff Siegel [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Thanks for much for the info. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Doug Smith Sent: Monday, October 22, 2007 11:26 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: 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 -- -- 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 --
RE: [drakelist] deoxit, which one?
Another vote for the needle applicator. Spray goes everywhere, and if you use it on a phenolic switch, who knows what will happen to the phenolic as it is absorbed. I put a very small drop next to the wiper contact and then turn the switch back and forth through its range to wipe that drop over all the contacts. Repeat on the wiper contact for each section of the switch. 73, Duane Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.com _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Carey Lockhart Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2007 10:25 AM To: Drake List Subject: [drakelist] deoxit, which one? i went to the deoxit site this morning and there are several different deoxit types. which one should i use on my rotary switches. Carey Lockhart, KC5GTT [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [drakelist] TR7 at FD
Duane Calvin [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Short answer: That S9+ signal that is 10 KHz away from you can't be heard by the radio except when he is transmitting, the noise floor level raises up. This is easily heard when that signal is CW and you can hear the noise increase enough to copy the CW via that noise. It can also be heard on a rig with significant phase noise on transmit. My neighbor (500' away) used to have a Kenwood TS-430 that had serious phase noise problems on transmit. If he was within ~100 KHz of me, I could hear my noise floor follow his signal. I was surprised to find him, one evening, and I didn't hear him until I was practically on top of him. I asked him a week or so later when I next saw him if he got a new rig - yep, got a new TS-570. It was significantly better on transmitted phase noise, and I was happy. (My Orion doesn't have any distinguishable phase noise issues.) I guess that wasn't as short an answer as I had intended. FWIW. 73, Duane Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ron Wagner Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 9:19 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; recipient list not shown: Subject: Re: [drakelist] TR7 at FD Ron Wagner [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Question on the subject of hear/not hear. Although I know the book definition of phase noise. Can anyone describe to me what it sounds like? I actually have a couple early fully synthesized rigs here to sell for a friend (one I guess actually noted for its phase noise). I would like to set them up and listen to hear what I am missing with the TR7 (yes the TR7 has some too, as do all synthesized signals). Is it simply background noise, or noise modulation/intermod of the TX/RX signals, or both or ??? Thanks. Regards, Ron -- 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 --
Re: [drakelist] Logbook extras
Duane Calvin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Maybe you should find a better algorithm for your count. There are 3 5-land calls with nothing in the paid column, but one of them (at least) picked up and paid at Dayton, and you appear to have missed the significance. Perhaps there were others like that. 73, Duane At 12:17 PM 5/23/2007, you wrote: David Stinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Everyone can get a good, long look at those people who have not paid for the logbooks they ordered at: http://members.cox.net/wc4r/drakelogbook.htm A few non-payer stats: Non-paying by call area: 2-Land: 3 calls, 11 books ordered 5-Land: 3 calls, 14 books ordered 4, 8, 9 an 0-Land: 1 call each, 17 books ordered *All* non-US orders have been paid. 89 orderers. 10 non-paying orderers. Non-payment by orderers: 11.24% Non-payment by costs: 9.24% Pick someone on the list and send them a polite reminder today. 73 D.S. -- 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 -- Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.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 --
[drakelist] For Sale: Original Drake 4-Line w/orig boxes,manuals
I have an original Drake 4-Line for sale. It is in good operating condition overall with one exception. The R-4 is getting weak on the higher bands, but the lower bands are good. Both are cosmetically good condition - the front panels are very clean but the R-4 has some spotting along the right edge, and the T-4's frequency dial has darkened considerably centering on the 250 KHz mark (dark amber from 175 - 325 and lighter amber for 25 KHz each side of that.) The T-4 operates fine and puts out good power (100w+). I can forward photos to interested parties. Set includes R-4, T-4, MS-4 and AC-3. All have the original boxes, and these would be double packed (inside overpack boxes) for shipment to you. I've used this station occasionally, like for SKN's and enjoyed it very much. $325 + I'll split shipping/packing with you. 73, Duane (offering here before going to the bay . . . ) Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.com
[drakelist] FS: Drake R-4, T-4X, MS-4, AC-3 + original boxes, manuals
Ive decided to sell my original Drake 4-Line. It comes complete with the original boxes for all pieces, and the original manuals for the R-4 and T-4X. Even the sales receipt for the R-4 is there! Id prefer this to go someone who appreciates the original nature of these, but if I get no responses here, it will go via the big auction house we all have heard of hi! FOR SALE: Drake 4-Line, the original 1964-65 version. This station consists of: Drake R-4 S/N 0667 Good Condx, tuning Good sensitivity on 80m 40m, 20m, but falls of on 15m and 10m. Probably needs new RF amp tube. Sounds good. Front panel and case are good, with a few small scratches. Chassis is darkened with a few small rust spots. Drake T-4X S/N 10127 Good Condx, including final tubes. Tuning dial has discolored apparently due to sunlight exposure from .175 - .325. Still very readable. Operates well on lower bands, but due to R-4s lack of sensitivity, I have not tried it on the higher bands. Front panel and case are in good shape, chassis is darkened a bit, but no obvious rust spots. Drake AC-3 Power Supply (working well) Drake MS-4 Speaker Works well. These each have their original shipping boxes and the R-4 and T-4X have the original instruction manuals as well. (The sales receipt is still in the R-4 manual). Interconnect cables are also included. Photos are available on request. Price: $350 plus shipping, will drive reasonable distance to meet you in Texas for delivery. Or, I am driving to the Dayton Hamvention and would be OK with delivering to you there. Reason for sale I have a 4A line and a 4-B line, so I need to do some thinning of the herd! 73, Duane Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas http://www.ac5aa.com
[drakelist] FS: Drake 4-Line
For sale, one Drake 4-Line, the original 1964-65 version. This station consists of: Drake R-4 S/N 0667 Good Condx, tuning dial has discolored apparently due to sunlight exposure from .175 - .325. Still very readable. Good sensitivity on 80m 40m, 20m, but falls of on 15m and 10m. Probably needs new RF amp tube. Sounds good. Front panel and case are good, with a few small scratches. Chassis is darkened with a few small rust spots. Includes 5 additional band crystals for 500 KHz segments at: 28.5, 29, 29.5, 1.0, 1.5 MHz. Drake T-4X S/N 10127 Good Condx, including final tubes. Operates well on lower bands, but due to R-4s lack of sensitivity, I have not tried it on the higher bands. Front panel and case are in good shape, chassis is darkened, but no obvious rust spots. Drake AC-3 Power Supply (working well) Drake MS-4 Speaker Works well. There is no sign of smoker environment that I can see. These each have their original shipping boxes and the R-4 and T-4X have the original instruction manuals as well. (The sales receipt is still in the R-4 manual). Interconnect cables are also included. Photos are available on request. Price: $350 plus shipping, will drive reasonable distance to meet you in Texas for delivery. Or, I am driving to the Dayton Hamvention and would be OK with delivering there. Reason for sale I have another 4A line that needs to move to the work bench, and two other receivers after that, so its time to let go of my favorite Drake station. 73, Duane Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas http://www.ac5aa.com
Re: [drakelist] Interesting? Not Really! Antenna wax???? I want some
Duane Calvin [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Not to belabor this too much (too late, I know!) but in the USAF we sent newbies over to the AP shop (airframe powerplant) for a bucket of propwash. Sometimes a joker there would say they were out, and send him over to the washracks to bring them back some so he could bring us some. Then there were others sent for a few yards of flightline. Initiation rites are peculiar, aren't they?! 73, Duane AC5AA Duane A. Calvin Hardware Test Architect /TCEM IBM eServer Systems Group Development Austin, TX - (512) 823-3368 - Tie Line 793-3368 Thom R. Lacosta [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Sent by: Dino Papas [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] cc ww.zerobeat.net Mail List - Drake Gear [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], 08/09/2004 10:18 recipient list not shown: ; AMSubject Re: [drakelist] Interesting? Not Really! Antenna wax I want some Thom R. Lacosta [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- On Mon, 9 Aug 2004, Dino Papas wrote: Dino Papas [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Reminds me of things new soldiers were asked to retrieve: Or new boy scouts You need to bring back: Polka Dot Paint Tent Stretchers I worked in the maintenance department and we got numerous requests for the above...so we developed a nonesense language which added insult to injury and confusion to the mix. BTW, the game could more interesting if you specified the size of the stretcher or the colors of the paint. We sometimes told folks we were fresh out of the correct size/colorand asked them to complete a requistion. Thom http://www.baltimorehon.com/Home of the Baltimore Lexicon http://www.tlchost.net/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month -- On Behalf of Thom R. Lacosta [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/ -- -- On Behalf of Duane Calvin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/ --
