Re: [drakelist] Help T-4XC
Ken, WA2LBI [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Seth, If the T-4XC works with the R-4C PTO controlling transceive but does not work with the T-4XC internal PTO then I would check the output of the T-4XC PTO. Is the PTO getting voltage? Ken, WA2LBI Quoting Korman Seth [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Korman Seth [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi Gang, Can someone please help? I have a Drake C line that was working perfectly up until today... The Transmitter lights up and has the proper bias, but I can not tune or get trancieve function from the T-4XC VFO. It's as though I am not on any frequency.I can not even zero beat with the spot function. I have a T4X that I substituted for the T-4XC and it worked fine with the R-4C. The AC-4 and the cables to the Inj and PTO seem to be Okay. ANY IDEAS??? Thanks in advance, Seth __ Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited/ -- 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 -- -- 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] R4B T4XB transceive alignment with c61 and 5645 Kc oscillator.
Ken, WA2LBI [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Jim, Regardless of how you got there it's good to hear you are back in business! Ken, WA2LBI Quoting Jim Zellmer [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Ken, TNX for the information. I removed the 5595 Kc crystal to get a look at the factory padding cap. It was a 12 pf NPO cap. I lifted the ground side of the cap to remove it from the circuit and replaced the crystal. I tried the zero beat adjustment again but could not get enough capacitance on C61 to get the zero beat. I added a 6 pf NPO cap to the back of the circit board to add back a little of the padding. Now I get zerobeat at about the midpoint of adjustment on C61. I figure I can remove the 6 pf cap in about thirty years to tweak the R4B again. TNX ES 73 Jim Zellmer KA)VSL Ken, WA2LBI wrote: Ken, WA2LBI [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Jim, I have also run into this problem. The 5595 KC oscillator in the R-4B would not make frequency so it couldn't match the transmitter. The piston trimmer was at the end of its travel (but needed to go further, just like yours!). I removed the factory padding capacitor (C155) from C61 and that brought it within range. Ken, WA2LBI Quoting Jim Zellmer [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: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] R4B T4XB transceive alignment with c61 and 5645 Kc oscillator.
Ken, WA2LBI [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Jim, I have also run into this problem. The 5595 KC oscillator in the R-4B would not make frequency so it couldn't match the transmitter. The piston trimmer was at the end of its travel (but needed to go further, just like yours!). I removed the factory padding capacitor (C155) from C61 and that brought it within range. Ken, WA2LBI Quoting Jim Zellmer [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Jim Zellmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Drake fans, I have a set of B line twins for several years and enjoy them. They are working pretty well, exept for an occasion vox hangup on the TX and some comments that I am not on frequency when I try the tranceive mode. I also get comments that I am a couple of hundred cycles off when I use the spot function on the twins. I tried the transceive alignment instructions mentioned in the manual, where both pre selectors are set at about 6.5 and then adjusing C61 on the R4B to zero beat the tweat. My problem is that i can not get to the beat frequency to zero out before I hit minimum capacitance on C61. I tried sliding the brass sleeve up the plastic form on C61 abit to make sure I was at the minimum capacitance. The 5645 Khz second mixer oscillator crystal is painted red. Any ideas out in Drake land? Jim Zellmer KA0VSL SC -- 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 -- -- 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] Vox Rly connector
Ken, WA2LBI [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- George, The 2 pin plug is almost unobtainium. Those of us who have even one more than we need are VERY unwilling to part with it (them). As for the relay jack, neither side is grounded. The terminals of the jack are floating and are connected to contacts of relay K1 that close in transmit mode. You could ground one side and wire the contacts to a RCA jack so you could use a standard RCA plug and cable to connect to your amp (if that is your intention). This mod can be done so that the original socket remains in place and doesn't alter the value of the AC-4. Also, if you ever find an OEM plug you will be able to use it! Ken, WA2LBI Quoting George Bennett [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I am trying to locate the 2 pin plug that fits the vox relay jack on the back of the AC-4. Can anyone help me? Also, which side is ground? Thanks, George -- 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] switch words
Ken, WA2LBI [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Jerry, Maybe I missed it, what model Drake do you have? Ken, WA2LBI Quoting Jerry M Judy [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I need help with a drake question. On the bottm case in the very back is a switch that I need to know what the three words are so I can put a lable on the switch. Could some one pleas send me this in fo? KE8NP -- 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] T4-XC low output
Ken, WA2LBI [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- George, Before you break out the arsenal of test gear try removing all the interconnecting cables and cleaning the connectors. You may have developed some resistance in the connectors. Sometimes a simple removal and insertion of the connectors is all it takes. While you have them disconnected you can also test them for continuity. A broken center conductor or shield can cause a similar problem to what you are experiencing. Good luck! Ken, WA2LBI Quoting K4GM-George [EMAIL PROTECTED]: K4GM-George [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Until recently my T4XC PTO output was perfect in that there was no difference in S meter readings on signals when switching from transceive with the R4C PTO to transceive with the T4XC PTO.Then about a month ago I noticed an occasional loss of received signal strength when using the T4XC PTO. The loss was 30db or so. Today the problem went from occasional to permanent,I can still SPOT the T4XC but it puts out only S3 when it used to put out S9 on the R4C. I have tried replacing the pertinent mixer, pre-mixer and driver tubes w/o success. My next step is to start a methodical analysis of voltage and resistance measurements. Before doing so I thought I would inquire of the Drake group whether anyone might have an idea of where best to focus/start. K4GM- George -- 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] odd idea
Ken, WA2LBI [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Sure you can build a kluge box, I have something similar for the test bench. For the station, however, I standardized on the Kenwood 4 pin mic wiring scheme and wired adapter cables for every rig. Using this method I only need one mating plug for each rig. The other end of the adapter cable has a cable-mounted male 4 pin plug that mates with the female on the mic cable. I can use any mic on any rig assuming the impedance matches. For my Icom gear that requires an electret condenser mic, I have a FET preamp that is powered by the Icom mic bias. The input of the preamp accepts a non-electret mic and is wired for a Kenwood 4 pin mic. My Shure 444D and Yaesu MD-1 have impedance selector switches so they are very flexible and can be used on the GB, hybrid, and sand state gear just by moving the switch. This is also very handy in the shop! I have heard of others who use a similar standard but have elected to use stereo plugs/sockets for the mic instead of the 4 pin connectors. The stereo plugs allow for quick disconnects but I like the security of the screw connectors. Ken, WA2LBI Quoting [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- odd idea I have a problem. I have only one drake mike plug and three mike's a turner plugt for kenwood a shure for yaesu and a astatic for yaesu. Now I have an odd idea. a box with in that a kenwood and yaesu contraplug and at the back side the drake plug is this possible?? -- On Behalf of Ken, WA2LBI [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/ --
Re: [drakelist] External receiver use.
Ken, WA2LBI [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Paul, Do you have the 75S-1 in STBY or OPR? I believe it has to be in STBY for the mute line of the TR-4 to control the mute function of the Collins. Ken, WA2LBI Quoting Paul Solek [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I have a TR4 Serial number 19419, works great. However, I would like to use a Collins 75S-1 receiver with the TR4. When I connect the receiver mute and antenna to the 75S-1, I get feedback, the receiver is not being muted. Yes, I am moving the slide switch to Receiver. There is also a panel on the rear of the TR4 that looks to be a factory mod. The panel has the following RCA plugs; O O O O EXT RCVRHF HF OUT MUTE RCVR ANT O O A B PA DIS I have connected the 75S-1 to both HF rcvr and HF ant with the same results, feedback.Has anyone used the 75S-1 receiver with a TR4/TR4C? And, how was it connected. Also, does anyone know anything about the apparent white wire factory mod? Paul There's no point in being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes. Doctor Who -- On Behalf of Ken, WA2LBI [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/ --
Re: [drakelist] Question abt Low Cap. Cables for the Drake Twins
Ken, WA2LBI [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Eric, IIRC, the INJ cable has phono connectors with a white insulation. Ken, WA2LBI Quoting Eric Webner [EMAIL PROTECTED]: My entire set of cables for my 4-line are labelled at each end, i.e. CAR OSC, INJ, ANTI-VOX, and so on. The cables all look the same, so I don't know how one would tell the difference if the labels fell off the cable ends. 73, Eric [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Can you identify the factory supplied cables that came with the 4 line by looking at the plug end of the cable? If not,is there any other way to identify the low cap. cables? Phil W8UV mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . -- On Behalf of [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/ -- - Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! -- On Behalf of Ken, WA2LBI [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/ --
Re: [drakelist] 20.8 MHz (30 Meter) T-4XC Crystal wanted
Ken, WA2LBI [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Eric, Jan Crystals has all the information to make the Drake crystals. Call the number on the web site and tell them what you frequency want. Once I had placed my orders I have corresponded with Sue Brick. I included her e-mail address below. You may be able to place the order with her via e-mail but you will have to call her with your credit card info (I would not include it in a plain text e-mail message). Sue Brick (JAN Crystals Sales) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Good luck and 73, Ken Quoting Eric Webner [EMAIL PROTECTED]: The bottom line is that a crystal in the receive accessory slot will make the radios behave just as on any band that is pre-installed. I bought crystals years ago from Jan Crystals. I looked at their web site yesterday, but was not impressed. Can you order them online, or is it better to just call them and tell them what I need, and for what radio? Eric KA8FAN Ken, WA2LBI [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Eric, The Drake manual is not in front of me and I forget which xtal freq is for 10.0 MHZ, WWV, but that is 30 meters. Once you get that working on receive it is as simple as you describe to operate transceive. Just set the T-4XC mode switch to RECEIVE and use the receiver PTO to control transmit and receive on the 30 meter band. If you put a 30M xtal in the transmitter then you can also use the xmit PTO to control transceive. The transceive procedure is the same for all bands. I have been getting my xtals from JAN Crystals. They are about $14 and are guaranteed. If you get a used one it will probably cost about $10-$12 and have no guarantee. Ken, WA2LBI Quoting Eric Webner : I wonder if the 21.1 Mhz crystal would work as well. It sure would be a lot easier to operated the vfo, since the band would start at 10.0 Mhz instead of 9.7 or whatever the manual says. Can you experts tell me what it takes to transceive on accessory crystals? Can I get a crystal for the receiver, set the T-4XC mode switch to RECEIVE and be able to transmit and receive on the 30 meter band? 73, Eric KA8FAN David Havel wrote: Hello gang, I'm in search of a 20.8 MHz crystal for my T-4XC in order to put it on 30 meters. According to the manual, the 20.8 unit is the only recommended crystal for use on this band. If you have one you'd like to sell, please email me what you're asking for it! Thank you in advance 73, David Havel - NO3K - Do you Yahoo!? Read only the mail you want - Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard. - Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - now with 250MB free storage. Learn more. -- On Behalf of Ken, WA2LBI [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/ --
Re: [drakelist] R4A AGC inop.
George, A few questions: * Did you verify that the transistor is good? It might be loose as the result of somebody's previous attempt to repair the same problem. I have had bad ones. * When you turn the function switch to standby does the S meter rise to 60 and is the receiver muted? * While monitoring the AVC/AGC line test point does it change as the function switch is moved from ON to Standby? * Have you verified that the bias supply voltage is present and correct? * Does bias voltage appear at the high side of the RF gain control? * Have you checked for continuity and proper resistor values in the vicinity of the RF gain control? Ken, WA2LBI Quoting George [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hi all went through it and found the transistor on the agc board was loose resoldered and went to readjust the bias and s meter. I turned the rf gain fully counterclockwise and it would not move the s meter to 60 like it did before and was bouncing around. still no agc action. George ne2i - Original Message - From: Ken, WA2LBI [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: George [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 09, 2004 4:04 AM Subject: Re: [drakelist] R4A AGC inop. George, Since this receiver is new to you don't overlook the possibility of MULTIPLE problems. I serviced a R-4B last year that had similar symptoms, among others, to yours and it turned out to have several bad tubes and resistors. Of course I had swapped tubes in order to isolate the problem but I was actually swapping one bad tube for another! Talk about chasing your tail! Have you checked all the voltages and resistances against the corresponding charts in the manual? That is a good place to start with a new rig with an unknown history. Keep us posted on your progress. Ken, WA2LBI Quoting Garey Barrell [EMAIL PROTECTED]: George - OK.. Measure the voltage at TP-2 (on top of the chassis, just in front of the Passband tuner.) Should measure -1.35 volts with the the Preselector detuned on any band. Have you tried both Fast and Slow AVC? If no AVC in either position, try swapping the Calibrator tube, 12BA6, with either of the IF tubes, V4 or V5. Something is loading the AVC line. If this doesn't help, try swapping the RF Amp, V1 with another 12BZ6. Beyond this, you'll have to find what is either loading or shorting the AVC line. Possibly one of the grid resistors of V1, V4 or V5 cracked or open. They can go up in value considerably without affecting the AVC, so unless they are open, look elsewhere. Let us know what you find. 73, Garey - K4OAH George wrote: To add to that it is an 11 tube model (no 12av6) George NE2I - Original Message - From: George To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2004 9:00 PM Subject: [drakelist] R4A AGC inop. Just bought an r4a and it seems like the agc is not working at all I have to ride the rf gain or I get way too much audio and distortion It has good sensitivity and is spot on frequency wise. Also when I select NB or cal the s-meter pegs and I dont get any audio. Thanks George NE2I -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body
Re: [drakelist] Filter Cap on Drake R4A
Al, That is a good point you made about not using the lugs of the old cap for tie points. I do make safe use of them, however, as supports for terminal strips. After you remove ALL wires from the cap lugs you can solder the mounting foot of a terminal strip to one of the capacitor lugs. If the foot also has a solder lug be sure to cut it off so you won't be tempted to use it. You can also cut off the lugs of the defective can capacitor to give you more room under the chassis for mounting the new, smaller replacement caps. Ken, WA2LBI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Quoting Al Parker [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hi Peter(s), I was going to answer earlier, but was still sorting thru the AM's email, and breakfat inturrupted. It is not terribly difficult to re-stuff the can, but you must pay attn to the size of the discrete caps used, it varies by mfgr. I don't think there's enough space to do it easily and neatly under the chassis with discretes, but they are getting smaller. (the transformers in the R-4A/B's do normally run quite warm) Earlier responses from Peter, VE3AX, Herbert, DG7MCC, and Ken, WA2LBI, are all well taken. I particularly agree with Ken, don't parallel old caps with new except as a test, and if one section has gone bad, the others will follow soon. Also, don't use the old caps' lugs as tie points, exc. ground lugs. Ron, WB4HFN's website: http://www.wb4hfn.com/DrakeHomePage.htm has grown into a super site for technical (and other) info. We all should access it often when we have any problems. You can see my filter cap rebuild at: http://www.thecompendium.net/radio/filtercap.htm I also have incl. a section there on AC-3/4 caps, thanks to Mark, K9MRK. Lets all continue to help each other to keep those neat Drakes going. (I just had a call this AM from a local friend who has filter cap problems in his AC-3, he'll be here in another hour or so.) 73, Al, W8UT New Bern, NC BoatAnchors appreciated here http://www.thecompendium.net/radio/ http://www.hammarlund.info - Original Message - From: VE3AX [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Peter Hoon [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2004 7:21 AM Subject: Re: [drakelist] Filter Cap on Drake R4A Peter: In addition to Herbert's excellent advice, check out the new additions to WB4HFN's web site and see the post by AL Parker, W8UT, here on replacing Drake rx electrolytics. 73 Peter VE3AX - Original Message - From: Peter Hoon [EMAIL PROTECTED] R4A: It appears that one or more sections of the Sangamo power supply filter cap are defective, since I measure 5.2 volts p - p with a scope at the junction of diodes D4 and D5 (156 VDC). And my power transformer gets very hot. The cap is in a single aluminum Sangamo chassis mount with: 100 MFD 200 VDC 100 MFD 200 VDC 100 MFD 200 VDC 20 MFD 20 VDC 1) Anyone have a spare from an R4A they are parting out? 2) Suggestions for a source for this filter cap from others who have gone before me. 3) Have improvisors found discrete caps from a source (pse recommend one), left the chassis mount unit alone, and mounted these discrete caps under the chassis? 4) Has anyone actually drilled out this filter cap shell, and mounted discrete components inside? Any other ideas or comments appreciated. Peter, VE1CHS -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] TR-4 Status
Good morning to all, Thanks to all who responded to my request yesterday for a LSB filter for the TR-4 I had just obtained. The situation had changed. To review, yesterday afternoon I received an inoperative TR-4 that I was told just had the LSB filter removed to repair another functional TR-4. When I opened it up last night I discovered the entire filter soup can is missing along with a 12BA6 (I haven't checked to see if I have one). The filter selector switch appears to be intact and the leads to the filter are still neatly hanging where the can should be located. I have never worked on a TR-4 so I don't know exactly what the can and mounting hardware look like. The picture in the manual isn't very helpful. In light of the above development I now need the entire soup can, any mounting hardware, and both the USB and LSB filters. Does anybody have the entire unit available? If not, do you have the can and mounting hardware? I can contact others who responded yesterday and offered one/both filters. It has been suggested by more than one respondent that I use INRAD filters as they are much better. I do agree but at $110 apiece I would be putting $220 into a radio that is known to be inoperative for unknown reasons and still require troubleshooting. What is the going price for a working TR-4 in good condition, maybe $300? Thanks for any and all assistance and/or advice. Ken, WA2LBI [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] TR-4 Status Update
Good evening, Thanks again to all who have offered advice and parts regarding the repair of this TR-4 that is missing both SSB filters and the mounting bracket. They were removed by a previous owner to repair a working TR-4. With the exception of those missing items, and an incorrect knob on the filter switch, it appears to be complete, unmodifed, and unmolested. The rig is in physically good condition including the copper chassis which is bright and shiny with only a couple small blemishes and no corrosion. Unfortunately, I have discovered that the cost of obtaining the missing two filters and bracket (that I have not yet located) may cost as much as the rig is worth if not more. Even after replacing those parts I will still have to troubleshoot the original unknown problem and, of course, replace any defective components and/or tubes. Based on the above I will either part out the pieces or sell the entire rig as is unless I can obtain the filters and bracket at a very good price. I'll wait until early next to see what responses may trickle in over the weekend before posting my decision. If you have the filters and/or bracket please let me know what you have and what you want for it/them. If you want pieces or the entire rig send me a note detailing what you want. It may help me decide which way to go! To be fair, if I decide to sell either parts or the entire rig I will respond to the e-mails in the order received. Thanks, Ken, WA2LBI [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] Drake TR-4 LSB Filter
Good afternoon to all, I just acquired a TR-4 today that appears to be in good physical shape. The previous owner had received it in a non-working condition (unknown what is wrong) and removed the LSB filter to repair another TR-4 he owned. No other parts were removed nor work performed on the rig while in his hands. So what I have is a good looking TR-4 that is inoperative for an unknown reason(s) and has no LSB filter. I haven't brought it home yet so I don't know what it looks like inside. I should get to that tonight. I'll see if I can get it going on USB (assuming that filter is good). While I have worked on a number of B and C lines I have no experience with the transceivers nor the availability of parts. Before I begin work on this unit I need to know if the LSB (and USB) filters are available and what I can expect to pay for them. If the price is too high it may not make sense for me to repair the rig. If that is the case I may part out the pieces or offer the rig as a parts donor. Your advise is appreciated. Ken, WA2LBI [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
