Re: [Drakelist] Drake FA-7 (fan)
Hi Bill, Most any 110V fan that fits the hole pattern will work. Most are a bit faster and noisier than the FA-7 fan but I used to work with broadcast transmitters so fan nose never bothered me. There are 12V fans available that also fit the hole pattern but they don't seem to move as much air as the line voltage units. Whatever fan you install, it should be mounted so that it blows out from the power supply. Also, the regular fans can be had at hamfests for around $5.00, sometimes even less. You will usually pay big bucks for an FA-7. 73, John, W4AWM In a message dated 6/21/2015 9:50:13 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, thermbob...@gmail.com writes: Hello, I am looking for the FA-7 for my TR-7. I plan on using it for the PS-7. Help in finding one will be appreciated. Maybe you know a replacement fan that would work? If you do, any part number or company name will help in the search. 73, Bill, KC4WNI ___ 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] COVERS
Still looking for a C-4 cabinet. 73, John, W4AWM___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drake TR-4C rig for sale.
Solid state rigs, especially those from Asia is difficult if not impossible to fix when it breaks. You will nearly always be able to find parts for tube rigs. Keep the TR-4C as a spare if nothing else. 73, John, W4AWM -Original Message- From: Philip Grocki To: drakelist Sent: Tue, Feb 10, 2015 1:32 pm Subject: [Drakelist] Drake TR-4C rig for sale. Members: In order for me to enter the solid-state ham radio world I need to sell some of my coveted Drake equipment to folk who appreciates vintage Drake quality and its history. For sale is a Drake TR-4C transceiver, serial #36799 (with full set of 10-meter crystals), accompanying AC-4 power supply, MS-4 speaker, and Drake 729SR microphone. No noise blanker installed. I purchase all three units in 2008 from Ron Baker (WB4HFN). Ron fully re-furbished the TR-4C and re-painted its case. All units are currently in “excellent” condition (cosmetically and functioning), and were always dust covered and pampered in my non-smoker household. Far less than normal usage of the rig has been made since its purchase. 95% listening, 5% short duration transmitting. No tinkering, alterations nor tube replacements have been made by me. Asking price for all three units is: $500 Shipping charges extra. Must be shipped in two separate packages. Carrier of your choice. Thank you. Philip Grocki (K8ZOO) This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. ___ 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] Checking the list
Same here. Not much traffic though. 73, John, W4AWM In a message dated 12/16/2013 5:06:06 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, kc6...@gmail.com writes: Working here too. On Dec 16, 2013 3:05 PM, "Richard Knoppow" <_1oldlens1@ix.netcom.com_ (mailto:1oldle...@ix.netcom.com) > wrote: Haven't gotten anything for a week, is the list still alive? -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL _dickburk@ix.netcom.com_ (mailto:dickb...@ix.netcom.com) ___ Drakelist mailing list _Drakelist@zerobeat.net_ (mailto: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
Re: [Drakelist] L4B
Hi Tim, Replacing the blower on the L-4B is not brain surgery. It is easy to do yourself. Be sure the caps in the PS are discharged by leaving the rig off for 15 minutes or so. Disconnect the power supply from the power source. Disconnect all the connectors on the rear panel and take the cover off. There is no danger of shock since the power supply is disconnected and there are no caps in the RF deck which will hold a charge. You will see how easy it is. Rather replace the blower yourself than risk shipping the deck. You may be able to fix the original blower once you have it removed from the deck. Should you decide to ship it, do remove the tubes and chimneys and keep them at home. Never ship the deck with those items in place. Doing so invites disaster. 73, John, W4AWM In a message dated 9/18/2013 8:25:18 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, amfone20...@yahoo.com writes: I have a noisy blower in my L4B, not the motor itself but the fan I think touching the side of the amp case. I have a replacement blower if the original cannot be fixed. I'd like to send the RF deck to someone along with the second blower for repair, any recommendations as to who will do this work or is there anyone out there doing this work? Thanks Tim WB8UHZ ___ 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] Item has Sold: Heil foot switch
HGi Evan, I'm looking for a cabinet only for a C-4 Station control. It is the same size as the MS-4 case but the holes are punched in different patterns. I have a spare MS-4 case but prefer the original C-4 case. Found what for all practical purposes is a brand new C-4 with the antenna and power modules. Unfortunately the guy packed it fairly well and was told to have it double boxed. He took it to UPA and there must have been a misunderstanding. They did not double box it but shipped it in his packing. Didn't make it!!! The case was split in one corner, a pop weld broken on a seam and several outward bulged in the top pf the case. I haven't checked the electronics but it looks OK so I'm hopeful on that part. 73, John, W4AWM In a message dated 3/23/2013 12:06:21 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, k9...@aol.com writes: Fellow enthusiasts, The Heil footswitch has been sold. Thank you for your inquiries. Still have a few MS-4 speakers left though. 73, Evan, K9SQG ___ 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] C-4 CASE
Want to buy a C-4 case. Unit needing paint is OK but no dents, dings, split seams, etc. Please contact me off list (_w4awm@aol.com_ (mailto:w4...@aol.com) ) station condition, price and well packed shipping to Zip 22015. 73 and thanks, John, W4AWM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] WTB CABINET for C-4
Greetings, As the subject says, I need a C-4 cabinet. What I am looking for is either NOS or used but in excellent condition. Feet would be nice but I really need the cabinet itself. This is the same size as the MS-4 cabinet but has different hole patterns so I am not interested in an MS-4 cabinet except as a last resort. Please contact me direct with price and condition. This is my second request. Some may have missed it over the weekend. 73 and thanks John, W4AWM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] WTB C-4 CABINET
Greetings, As the subject says, I need a C-4 cabinet. What I am looking for is either NOS or used but in excellent condition. Feet would be nice but I really need the cabinet itself. This is the same size as the MS-4 cabinet but has different hole patterns so I am not interested in an MS-4 cabinet except as a last resort. Please contact me direct with price and condition. 73 and thanks John, W4AWM___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Need TR-7 Up-Converter board
Contact Charlie Talbot _pincon@erols.com_ (mailto:pin...@erols.com) He parts out TR-7s and might well have what you need. 73, John, W4AWM___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] WANTED TO BUY
Cover for PS-75 Poser Supply. Must be new or in absolute mint condition. Please contact me off list stating price and condition. 73 and thanks, John, W4AWM___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] L4B/L7 Power Power Supply Rebuilds
To be on the safe side, bond the amplifier chassis and the PS chassis together with a suitable length of shield from a piece of coax or similar cable. It certainly makes a big difference with the Hallicrafters SR-2000 Hurricane and P-2000 power supply. It is probably not a bad idea with any two piece rig either transceiver or amplifier. 73, John, W4AWM___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] AC-4
Most home improvement stores carry "replacement line cord sets. They have a 3 conductor plug on one end and pig tails on the other. They are available in various lengths, usually 6 and 10 feet and various wire sizes, usually #16 and #14. If you want to go with #18, hack the female end off of a computer power cable. You can sometimes find them in #16 but most are #18. 73, John, W4AWM___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Saga of L7 fan resolved?
I don't know about y'all but I have worked around broadcast transmitters for a good part of my life. Blower noise is not that big a deal to me. Not hearing that blower noise is something to worry about big time! My computer has 5 blowers in it and it is just a plain Jane box, not a gaming rig. Sounds like an idling jet, but I noticed a difference one morning and opened the box to find that my OEM processor fan had frozen. That saved me over a hundred bucks for a new one. I know when a fan quits. Same thing for my ham gear. I want to know that those blowers are running without having to resort to temperature or air flow alarms, etc. Coping with a bit of noise is a cheap price to pay versus the cost of a new final. Don't be cheap when buying blowers. Get one that has ball bearings. It will last a lot longer. There is usually a label on the fan that states of it has ball bearings. If the label does not so state, it is a sleeve bearing model and they don't live long. I have a ball bearing muffin blower that has been running for nearly 20 years in a make shift arrangement to pump radon gas out of my sealed sump. It runs in an area of high humidity and is still going strong. If it died tonight, It wouldn't owe me a thing. 73, John, W4AWM___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Digital Readout for TR-3 and TR-4
Many potentiometers having a switch on the back are common in that the switch will fit several different controls. I have found many of these on NOS and used pots at hamfests and I always buy several, especially new ones. It is nice to get several since they are prone to getting lost in the junque pile at home. The purpose of this is to remind you that if your switch dies, there is still hope. Not so the L-4B and L-7 switches although I have heard of some fellows who were able to repair them. Garey's power strip idea is an excellent way to take the load off the equipment mounted switch but I am a bit of a nut then it comes to turning on a piece of great with the internal switch. Yes, matching and replacing the switch can be a real exercise in patience since many times, the entire control has to be removed to replace the switch on the back. If you don't mind scrounging and a bit of work, you can keep your gear original, at least when it comes to powering it up. By the way, Garey's idea is a great way to make sure all the gear connected to it is off and in a storm, pulling that single strip plug and disconnecting antennas may save you from electrical storm damage. This goes for other makes of boatanchors also. 73, John, W4AWM___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] DRAKE SEEN ON TV
Has anyone seen the new Google ad on TV? It is about a girl who discovers a new star with her back yard telescope. The girl and her fathers are interviewed. In the background of the father's interview is some Drake 4 Line gear and also so unnamed test equipment. The clips are fast so you have to look quickly. Maybe someone can get a freeze frame of the commercial. 73, John, W4AWM My hobby is heavy and glows in the dark.___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] RCS-4
Always use lock washers under those nylon insert nuts. I have seen many come loose over the years. 73, John, W4AWM In a message dated 8/7/2011 3:38:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, k9...@aol.com writes: I've found that any antenna, tower, rotor, etc. device used outdoors can benefit from the use of stainless steel hardware, nylon insert locknuts as appropriate. You can buy it online at a price, including shipping, that is less than what you can buy locally for standard, plated hardware. ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] First Rigs - If you could do it all over again, what would yo...
I was first licensed in 1953 at the age of 13. My first rig was a home brew pair of 6L6s in PP mode. Built on 2 steel chassis made up od heat duct material by a local heating company. The local radio supplier was out of 8 X 12 X 3 inch chassis and I couldn't wait. As stated, there were 2 chassis, one mounted atop the other, separates by Erector Set angle brackets. If anyone has any parts of that set which is easily identifiable by the chassis, I'd pay well to get them back. They were sold at a Shelby Hamfest in the early 1960s. I currently have the parts to reproduce that rig, including the NOD power tranny and choke. All I need is the time. I only had 2 rocks, 3700 and 3535. The 3700 must have had a positive temperature coefficient or I was just lucky because I never got cited for off frequency operation. Across the street lived Retired Army Colonel Stanley, Saulnier, W4VG, who I was sure had a red phone connection directly to the FCC. Needless to sat, evert time I touched the key, it got logged. He was not friendly to young hams, that is, until I enlisted in the Air Force. His attitute suddenly turned very positive. I used an S-77 receiver and a Windom antenna. Later upgraded to a Viking II and VFO which I built from the kit. The receiver was upgraded to an S-76 purloined from my OM who was using it for SWLing. The Viking II kit was a neat story, The local radio supply store owner opened the store on a Sunday just to sell me the kit. I had borrowed the money from my Grandmother who also helped me learn code. Those sure were the good old days! My main Elmer was Cash Gregg, W4DPF with Rudy Gibbs, W4HX and Charlie Sumner, W4EJ as backups... 73, John, W4AWM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] New L-4B Article Available
Amen, Lee, I was thinking of a similar response but I didn't want to be the one who started the fire. What he basically has now is an L75. Mine works great and if I want a minimally stronger signal plus more heat in the shack and a higher power bill, I have an L-4B and an L-7 to play with. There is also a 30-S-0ne and Gold Dust Twins but we don't use the "C" word here. 73, John, W4AWM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] RALEIGH GOODIES CORRECTION
Whoops, sorry guys, you can put Mr. Dachas back on the shelf. The listing for the FPM-1000 should have read H2M-1000. This is a solid state, all mode (except AM), synthesized 2 meter rig. Thanks to Gary Harmon for calling this to my attention. See you in Raleigh. John, W4AWM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] RALEIGH GOODIES
Greetings, I plan to bring the following items to RARS this weekend: Hallicrafters SX-71 (white face) Hallicrafters HT-30 Hallicrafters FPM-1000 National NC-85 Drake MS-4 (2 ea) Other items of interest 73, John, W4AWM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] TR-7A SHUTDOWN
Hi Ed, I am no expert in this but the PS adjustment could be the problem. Also, I have found that low input line voltage can cause the same problem. This I discovered on field day when I was at the end of a long power cable. All was fine until I started tuning up with the antenna tuner. As I approached max power, the rig would shut down and I had to turn it off and then back on to "re-boot" . After I discovered that the line voltage was dropping to 105V under maximum load and ran a separate, heavier and dedicated power cable from the generator, the problem was totally eliminated. I'm sure you will hear from Garey shortly who is the consummate expert in Drake gear. 73, John, W4AWM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] L4B (Harbach Soft Start)
I have homebrew soft starts in my L-4B and L-7 amps. They work fine and easily fit both amps. While I was at it, I installed a relay to bypass the switch contacts on the now unobtainable power switch and dropped the filament voltage to slightly below 5V. I had planned to do an article on the mods, which are totally removable without any holes, but decided against it due to liability issues. 73, John, W4AWM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] L4B (Harbach Soft Start)
The relay should drop out after a second or so, depending upon the size of the R/C combination. If it dosen't , either the relay is hanging up for some reason or the R/C combo is wrong for the desired time. Also, check the input voltage to the R/C combo. I don't have the paperwork in front of me and I can't recall what the viltage should be. BE CAREFUL in there! 73, John, W4AWM -Original Message- From: Woody To: Drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Thu, Mar 24, 2011 10:59 am Subject: [Drakelist] L4B (Harbach Soft Start) Hello again, I installed the Harbach soft key, and power supply refurbish kit and also the soft start, it all works great except for the soft start which does not kick in as it should. You do not hear the click as you should and the 25 ohm 25 watt resistor gets very hot as a matter of fact we left it on too long and popped the resistor, I replaced it with a new one and it is still heating up, I think the relay is bad from the factory, we checked and triple checked the wiring and it is exactly like his diagram. I don't know what else it could be. Any thoughts?? Thanks Again Woody (KO4BG) ___ rakelist mailing list rakel...@zerobeat.net ttp://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Oil for L-4B blower motor
Sewing machine oil works great. Available at sewing centers and many fabric stores. 73, John, W4AWM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] 6JB6 vs.6JB6A
Hi Don, Why not videotape an interview with this great OT and post it somewhere where we can all enjoy it. I have seen several similar interviews and they are really great. 73, John, W4AWM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Parts Needed
Do not EVER, EVER ship anything via UPS (United Parcel Smashers)! 73, John, W4AWM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] 220v plug for L-4B
The green lead goes to ground. The other two "hot" leads, probably black, go to the remaining two pins on the plug. Polarity does not matter except for the green lead. NOTE that the straps on the terminal strips in the power supply and RF Deck MUST CORRESPOND to the input voltage you select. Full instructions are in the manual and should be silk screened on both chassis. 240V input supply must be rated at 15 Amps minimum. 73, John, W4AWM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] TR7 display replacement?
I have a large number of these 4 digit displays available for $40.00 each, post paid in the lower 48. Be aware that there was more than one manufacturer of these displays and there could be a very slight difference between the light output among them, that is between the 2 and 4 digit displays. If anyone is interested, contact me direct. 73, John, W4AWM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drake L-7 arc - plate capacitor issue? Now with video
In a message dated 5/18/2010 10:38:27 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, billdz@yahoo.com writes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJRyNQnkEWA I notice 2 things: The tube nearest the transformer is displaying a red plate before the tube nearest the side panel and it appears to be more than the tube toward the panel side. I also notice what appears to be a small black dot near the first full turn of the plate coil. This is not on the ceramic as far as I can tell and is not one of the rivets holding the ceramic. It seems to disappear a split second before the arc is heard on the sound track. I don't have the cover off my L-7 so I can't duplicate what I am seeing bit that might be a clue to the problem. Good luck and please let us know what you find. 73, John, W4AWM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] parts person
John Kreiner, aka "The Man," used to work for Drake in the good old days. He may still be there, but I am not sure. He specializes in repairing Drake gear and is very good at it. He also sells good parts for some of the old gear. I have dealt with him many times and find him to be fair and honest and as stated, one heck of a good troubleshooter. 73, John, W4AWM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drake TR7 boards wanted.
Get hold of Charlie Talbot, K3ICH in Leesburg, VA. He parts out TR-7s and may have what you need. _pin...@erols.com_ (mailto:pin...@erols.com) 73, John, W4AWM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] C4 Clock Question
I have had very good luck lubeing stuck and sluggish gear boxes by the following method: Select a drill bit that is just the outside diameter size of a WD-40 spray "straw." Put on goggles, hold the assembly upside down and very carefully and slowly drill a hole in the top of the gear box. DO NOT DRILL the brass motor housing cover. Insert the straw and give it a few good squirts of WD or 5-56 lube. It is not necessary to plug the hole. You are drilling upside down to help prevent shavings from entering the gear box and slowly so that you do not penetrate into the housing and contacting the gears. A hint for setting the clock: Many folks attempt to remove the bezel by prying it from the outside. Regardless of how careful one is, the panel will ultimately become scratched. A safer way is to carefully insert a small screwdriver between the plastic window and the metal bezel and pull straight toward you and away from the panel. Hook your index finger around the screw driver shaft and use your thumb against the panel for leverage. Pull slowly. I have used this method for years and have yet to scratch my panel. (Knock Wood) 73, John, W4AWM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] LF-2 CONVERTER
Can anyone give me a realistic price for this item in average but working condition? Thanks and 73, John, W4AWM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Help R-4c Power Transformer
Hi Jon, Contact Gary Brown, WZ1M in Oreno, ME. He rewinds trannoies and does a great job. He can tell from the windings on your old one what the specs are and rewind an exact replacement. His web site is: _http://tubes_tubes_tubes.tripod.com/tubestubestubes/id33.html_ (http://tubes_tubes_tubes.tripod.com/tubestubestubes/id33.html) Other than being a very satisfied customer, I have no monetary or other connections with Gary. 73 and Happy New Year, John, W4AWM Remembering Johnny Fearon, W4WKP 1944-2009 -- << I recently aquired a R-4c with a 'smoked' power transformer. I can not find any 'actual' output specs on the 3 windings. I have searched hi and low - I even called drake and several 'experts' here in the states. The transformer number is B-2495-E & CT-687-D. I spoke to standex (manufacturer) and they will not release the specs and the information I received from them is not useable (150VAC/14VDC/6VDC) which is the same info on the Drake schematic at the end of the circut. What I need is for someone to measure the ACV out at the transformer connections. If I can get this information I can have the transformer rewound. >> In a message dated 2009-12-31 15:28 Eastern Standard Time, k ilo4...@gmail.com writes: All I recently aquired a R-4c with a 'smoked' power transformer. I can not find any 'actual' output specs on the 3 windings. I have searched hi and low - I even called drake and several 'experts' here in the states. The transformer number is B-2495-E & CT-687-D. I spoke to standex (manufacturer) and they will not release the specs and the information I received from them is not useable (150VAC/14VDC/6VDC) which is the same info on the Drake schematic at the end of the circut. What I need is for someone to measure the ACV out at the transformer connections. If I can get this information I can have the transformer rewound. If anyone has a chasis / transformer for sale let me know. Any help would be appreciated. Regards, happy new year and 73 - Jon K4WIT ___ 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] Need (lots of) help in getting a L4B to function
Hi Karl, It has been awhile since I have done anything with my L-4B, but as I recall, the VOX line needs to be grounded for the relay to pull in. If you are running a T$-7 or most of the Drake 4 lines, this is easy to do. Otherwise, simply ground the center conductor of the RCA VOX jack on the back of the amp. That should cause the relay to close. You will have to release that ground if you are using the same antenna for receive as for transmit. It is not really necessary to connect the AGC line. Your manual should tell you about these connections. 73 and holiday greetings, John, W4AWM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] 2B vs. Hammarlund?
Then there was the infamous Hallicrafters Boinngg! 73, John, W4AWM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Plastic pushbuttons for TR-7
Try Charlie Talbot, K3ICH _pin...@erols.com_ (mailto:pin...@erols.com) He parts out TR-7s and may have what you need. 73, John, W4AWM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] L4B Power Supply
The going price for an L-4B supply is around $450.00 for one in reasonably good, unmodified and clean condition. Add more for one that has been recapped. One question to ask is what condition the HV connector is in. They are getting hard do find. Also, the HV cable, which appears to be the insulation and inner conductor from RG-8 or RG-11 coax should be in good condition with no cracks in the insulation where it is exposed. 73, John, W4AWM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] TR-5 - How Many Were Made?
Mine is 1438. 73, John, W4AWM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] De-Ox
Washing seems to work well with more modern gear, but with the classics, water gets trapped in IF and RF cans, non potted trannies and other places. Baking helps but one can never be totally sure that everything is really dry. I'll stay with paint brushes, Q-tips, tape head cleaners and like methods. Slower, but safer. Also, it gives you time to look for other possible problems. 73, John, W4AWM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] TR7/R7 parts.
Try Charlie Talbot, K3ICH, in Leesburg, VA. _pin...@erols.com_ (mailto:pin...@erols.com)He parts out TR-7s and will most probably have what you need. 73, John, W4AWM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] DON'T FORGET THE FREE MAARC FALL RADIO FEST THIS WEEKEND
The Mid-Atlantic Antique Radio Club (MAARC) Presents: ● RadioFallFest 2009 ● Sunday, October 18, 2009 ● Davidsonville, MD A last big radio blow-out before the winter arrives. A combined Antique Radio Swap Meet and Vintage Ham Fest. ●Event will be held rain or shine. Please no modern ham gear or computer equipment! Vintage tube and transistor communications gear, military surplus, vintage audio, tubes, and vintage parts and test gear welcome. Modern restoration supplies, parts and equipment are okay, otherwise, strictly old school. LOCATION: Davidsonville Family Recreation Center 3727 Queen Anne Bridge Road, Davidsonville, MD On the Historic Grounds of the Cold-War Era Nike Missile Site. DIRECTIONS:From the Washington, DC beltway (I-95) take US Rt. 50 East To exit 16 - Davidsonville Road (MD 424). Go South about 3 mi. Turn right on MD 214 (Central Ave.) at the light. After 0.7 mi., bear left onto Queen Anne Bridge Road. Go 1.1 mi. to Rec Center entrance on the left. For maps, motels and other info visit our web site: _www.maarc.org_ (http://www.maarc.org) ●Admission and set-up is FREE! ● Small charge to auction your gear. ●Gates open to all at 7:00 am. Large Auction starts at 12:30 pm. ●Food will be available for purchase, details at the meet. There is only one more DC area fest after this before the snow flies. Stock up on winter parts, projects and gear while you have the chance. ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] TR7 Losing Power
I have had similar experiences, always on field day and always traced to low line voltage. You are right, it is rather unnerving! 73, John, W4AWM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] your opinion, please.
Looks like a fair price to me for the entire package. 73, John, W4AWM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] L7 PS Winter Project
Hi Brian, As far as I know, Heath and Harbach boards are the same. Be careful with hardware and make sure that there is enough space between surrounding components to prevent arc over. Be sure and change the resistor in the bias circuit. Can't lay my hands on my instructions right now, but as I recall, that is covered. I also can't get to my PS-4 and 7 so I can't tell you about the screws. If the RF deck has the original power/mode switch, I suggest you install relays and switch the coils with the switches instead of the load. This is easy to do and there is plenty or room under the chassis to do it. You might also consider a soft start circuit at the same time. Both these mods are easy and completely removable with no holes. When you are setting things up, be sure that the input AC is correct for the input voltage. There is a terminal strip in the deck and one in the PS that makes this easy to do. Both must be set up for the same input AC voltage you are using. I suggest a heavy ground lead between the deck and PS. Do not rely on the internal power cable to handle this. Of course, the whole works should be properly grounded. Note that if you are running it on 240 and plan new wiring from the breaker box to handle it, you will need to run 4 wire cable, that is 2 hot, one neutral and one ground. This is a recent change in the NEC. If you presently have a 220 circuit to the shack you are grandfathered. This only applied to new work. 73, John, W4AWM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] L4PS capacitors
In a message dated 9/12/2009 1:57:07 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, airra...@dsl.pipex.com writes: Does anyone still make the 200uf 450v capacitors any more for the L4PS? Try this site. It's in German but check the British flag in the right hand corner for translation. I have no connection with them but looks like they make good stuff. _Click here: Frag Jan zuerst- Ask Jan first: Roehren und mehr_ (http://www.askjanfirst.com/dindex.htm?/kond.htm) 73, John, W4AWM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] L7 linear 10 m mod question
Why would anyone want to run high power on 10 meters, except maybe for a CB convert! 73, John, W4AWM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drake C-4 Value
Since there are no accessories and considering that it is otherwise in good cosmetic shape, anywhere between $250.00 and 300.00. 73, John, W4AWM **Can love help you live longer? Find out now. (http://personals.aol.com/articles/2009/02/18/longer-lives-through-relationships/?ncid=emlweu slove0001) ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] WTB For TR 7-Transmit Exciter Board
Get hold of Charlie Talbot, K3ICH._pin...@erols.com_ (mailto:pin...@erols.com)He parts out TR-7s and may have what you need. 73 and have a great weekend, John, W4AWM **Discover the variety of Bisquick® mix. Get Recipes & Savings Now. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222831871x1201491818/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B215225813%3B37274670%3Be%3Fhttp:%2F%2 Frecipes.bisquick.bettycrocker.com%3FESRC%3D971) ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] interesting to all hams ...
Why do you people insist of passing on this CRAP? There is a tiny button on your keyboard labeled DELETE. I suggest you learn to use it, and this is pointed at everyone! 73, John , W4AWM **Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood0001) ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] TR-7 Power Supply Question
I can tell you from many field day experiences that low primary input voltage to the PS-7 will cause the TR-7 to turn itself off, especially with voice peaks or when tuning up. Turning the power switch off and back on will reset it, but it will do it again until the primary input voltage to the PS-7 is at factory specs. Being at the end of a long power cable will cause the problem. "Golly, it worked fine until it got dark and we turned the lights on!" 73, John, W4AWM **Need a job? Find an employment agency near you. (http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=employment_agencies&ncid=emlcntusyelp0003) ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] VFO for 2NT
Hi Bill, I am sure someone will come up with a manual, I don't have one. It would appear that the VFO frequency output should be the same as the fundamental frequency of whatever crystals are required buy the manufacturer. The only thing you will have to watch is the amplitude of the output from the VFO. 73 and good luck, John, W4AWM **From Wall Street to Main Street and everywhere in between, stay up-to-date with the latest news. (http://aol.com?ncid=emlcntaolcom0023) ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] t4x case type
My R-4A, T-4X and MS-4 are not textured. I bought them new and still have them. BTW, for my $, the R-4A is the best sounding receiver of the entire line. Merry Christmas and 73, John, W4AWM ** Don't be the last to know - click here for the latest news that will have people talking. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom0021) ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] FREE RADIO MEET * * MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Greetings fellow collectors and lovers of things that glow in the dark. Please mark your calendar for a FREE radio meet sponsored by the Mid Atlantic Antique Radio Club (MAARC)For the first time last year, the club invited amateur radio operators to attend the fest and it was an overwhelming success for all involved. The invitation is out again for this year. Again, this is a FREE meet. No entrance or tailgate space charge. Please see below for all the details. 73, John, W4AWM == The Mid-Atlantic Antique Radio Club Presents FALL RADIO FEST For collectors of old radios and ham radio operators A last big radio blow-out before the winter arrives. A combined Antique Radio Meet and Vintage Ham Fest. October 19, 2008 Davidsonville, MDGates open by 7:00 am. Admission and set-up is Free! Large Auction starts at Noon! Food will be available for purchase on site. Please no modern ham gear, computer equipment or crafts! Vintage tube and transistor communications gear, military surplus, vintage audio, tubes, and vintage parts and test gear welcome. Modern restoration supplies, parts, and equipment are okay. Otherwise, strictly old school. LOCATION: Davidsonville Family Recreation Center 3727 Queen Anne Bridge Road, Davidsonville, Maryland On the Historic Grounds of the Cold-War Era Nike Missile Site. DIRECTIONS: >From the Washington, DC beltway (I-95) take US Rt. 50 East To exit 16 - Davidsonville Road (MD 424). Go South about 3 mi. Turn right on MD 214 (Central Ave.) at the light. After 0.7 mi., bear left onto Queen Anne Bridge Road. Go 1.1 mi. to Recreation Center entrance on the left. For maps and other info visit our web site: www.maarc.org Last year, there was a miscommunication about the starting time. This was due to the fact that other organizations have access to the grounds and opened the gates early. We apologize for that. This year, the official starting time is 7:00AM. Early arrivals may not be able to enter before that time. AUCTION: The auction last year was huge and went on for hours. This year, there will be items from collectors who are downsizing along with excess items which have been donated to the Radio History Society. All this in addition to individual equipment which has been put on the block. This promises to be a great auction with many bargains. The auction this year will begin at noon and is inside. All other activities are in the parking lot. **Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-Volkswagen-Jetta-2009/expert-review?ncid=aolaut000307 ) ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Microphone Jack Trivia
Do you recall the grand old days of movie serials when they had mics plugged into the headphone jacks of SX-42s and similar receivers. They could work MARS (the planet) anytime they wanted with no QRM, QSB or TVI! They could even work mobile rigs in cars that only had a microphone and 96" whip, but no control head or radio in sight. Sometimes, they forgot to use an antenna. Must have been one of those early mobiles where the antenna was under the running board. I'll bet they got reports of dirty signals! Where is the Rhettysnitch? 73, John, W4AWM **Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-Volkswagen-Jetta-2009/expert-review?ncid=aolaut000307 ) ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Cable for L-4B
In a message dated 8/13/2008 4:30:38 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The amp is use less with out this cable Far from it. All you need to do is make up a simple 2 conductor cable with virtually any size wire. The pins can come from old crystals or tube bases. Several years ago, Radio shack had some twin lead connectors with identical spacing. Drake came out with a conversion kit for the AC-4 PS which was simply an RCC jack on a piece of metal which replaced the original 2 pin connector. When wiring it up, you can use a VOM to determine polarity. One side of each connector is a hard ground. The other lead is "hot." It is not necessary to use the AGC circuitry and many folks do not. Follow the AGC instructions in the L-4B manual. Don't make the mistake that many do and try to drive the pants off the amp. You will shorten the tube life and the signal on the other end will not differ significantly with a few hundred watts less power from your end. Those bottles are getting expensive and used properly, will last for many years. I suggest that you investigate installing a soft start circuit in the amp. There are a number of versions available, some being a simple series plug in the AC line. Also, when you first fire up the amp if it has been sitting a long time, let the bottles cook at least 30 minutes or so before you hit them with HV. The L-4B is a great little amp. Have fun with it. 73, John, W4AWM **Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut000517 ) ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [drakelist] Drake L-4B
I ran a 30 amp (#10) line to my shack. It was all I had at the time.? I?wired a range cord set?to a pair of 20 Amp outlets in a pair of quad boxes. My 30S-1 is connected to one of these and the Drake C-1?power strip?is connected to the other.? The console has?a pair of 220 outlets on?the power strip which are controlled by the console.?Tihs gives me ability to have my L-4B and my L-7 connected at all times. The way my shack is designed, I can only use one amp at a time but it is possible to have all the fires lit and ready for instant use by simply selecting the driver rig, amp and antenna combination I want to use. Works great and not pulling anywhere near capacity if used as above. 73,? John,? W4AWM -Original Message- From: Bill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 4:52 pm Subject: Re: [drakelist] Drake L-4B The guy I bought the amp from said the power supply was upgraded so this must be one of the things that was done. I can ask him and see if he knows. --- On Mon, 7/28/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [drakelist] Drake L-4B To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Date: Monday, July 28, 2008, 2:41 PM I would think 20A would be fine unless the run is long, then I'd opt for 30A.? Be aware that pin arrangements for the plug and socket change for the various ratings. Even if the PS is working ok with the amp, I always replace the 5K 7wt resistor on the underside of the supply with a 5K equivalent, 20 watt rating.? When the original resistor fails, it takes out the ALC pot that also contains the standby switch; these haven't been available for decades. -Original Message- From: Duane Calvin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 2:34 pm Subject: 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 The Famous, the Infamous, the Lame - in your browser. Get the TMZ Toolbar Now!
Re: [drakelist] Drake MN2000
Not really, They are out there. I have 3 myself. 73, ] John, W4AWM **Get fantasy football with free live scoring. Sign up for FanHouse Fantasy Football today. (http://www.fanhouse.com/fantasyaffair?ncid=aolspr000520)
Re: [drakelist] Re: Lubricants and plastics...
Be extremely careful using graphite, either in powder or spray form, around electronics. It is a conductor and can cause all kinds of grief it it splatters. 73, John, W4AWM **Get fantasy football with free live scoring. Sign up for FanHouse Fantasy Football today. (http://www.fanhouse.com/fantasyaffair?ncid=aolspr000520)
Re: [drakelist] VA7TO 2-B: Tubes Request
>From a dealer, not more than $5.00 each. You can usually fine them NOS at hamfests for a dollar or two. 73, John, W4AWM **Get fantasy football with free live scoring. Sign up for FanHouse Fantasy Football today. (http://www.fanhouse.com/fantasyaffair?ncid=aolspr000520)
Re: [drakelist] Drake 4 series screws
Good grief!!! How long can this and the coil winding threads go on? I am about to unsubscribe from the list due to a woefully overstuffed mailbox. ENUF already! 73, John, W4AWM **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] TR switch?
Hi Nick, The T4X-C transmitter has a T/R relay built in. If you get all the jumper cables with it, it is an easy hookup. Aftermarket cables are available or easy to home brew. A T/R switch is an electronic device which provides the same function as a relay, but if you are using the drake C line twins, you will not need one. As I recall, there were 3 manufacturers of these electronic T/R switches, Johnson, B&W and DowKey. The first two were nearly identical and had built in power supplies. DowKey had two versions, one with the built in supply and the other which was normally powered by the transmitter accessory socket. Most folks preferred to use the mechanical relay if required for their nparticular setup, but it was not a good choice for break-in CW. Also, back in the early days, the electronic switches tended to cause some TVI. Good luck with the C Line. You will love it. Follow the instructions for tuning up. The sweep tubes used in the final cannot take a lot of extreme heat caused by long tune up periods. A muffin fan set up to suck hot air out of the final cage is a definate asset to longer tube life.Don't run the pants off of it, either. A few less wats will make no difference on the other end. 73, John, W4AWM 73, John, W4AWM ** Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut000507)
Re: [drakelist] DAYTON TRANSPORTATION TO BACK EAST
Hi Evan, I plan to be there Friday afternoon. There are rumors flying locally that registration is running at about 50% of last year. Have you heard anything about this? With gas where it is and the fact that Dayton has been getting a bit smaller each year, nothing would surprise me. 73, John ** Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod000301)
[drakelist] DAYTON TRANSPORTATION TO BACK EAST
If anyone needs transportation for a rig from Dayton to the Washington DC area or points along the way, please get in touch. I will supply details on contact. Will also accept gear bound for Howard Mills at W3HM Radio Labs. 73, John, W4AWM ** Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod000301)
Re: [drakelist] No Time
In a message dated 3/24/2008 8:55:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > Drake TC2 2 Meter transverter w/CC1, CPS Pwr Supply, Calibrator and SC2 > converter. Includes manuals and cables. $400 plus shipping and insurnce from > > 49201. Hi Bob, If you have not already sold it, I'll take the package. 73, John, W4AWM ** Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom000301)
Re: [drakelist] TR-7 AF control CAN'T ZERO IT ALL THE WAY
This is very common with the TR-7. 73, John, W4AWM ** Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/2050827?NCID=aolcmp0030002598)
Re: [drakelist] Replacement clear plastic nameplate cover for tr7
Hi David,? Get hold of Charlie Talbot, K3ICH. [EMAIL PROTECTED] He parts out TR-7s and may have what you need. 73,? John,? W4AWM -Original Message- From: David & Chris Drake <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 16 Jan 2008 11:10 am Subject: RE: [drakelist] Replacement clear plastic nameplate cover for tr7 Does anyone know of a source for a replacement clear plastic nameplate cover for a tr7?? It would need the rectangular cutouts for the pushbuttons, so that would mean it would likely be custom made or NOS. Thanks, David Wd9cmd More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com
Re: [drakelist] WTB: MN-4 or MN-2000
ENOUGH! I have better things to do today than have my mailbox filled with all this dribble. I am still wading through what was posted last night. If you don't like the seller, don't buy from him. If you are really upset about his practices, complain to eBay and don't fill this forum with dribble. Thanks and 73, John, W4AWM ** Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489
Re: [drakelist] WTB: L-7 Amplifier
Hi Evan , The goodies arrived this afternoon in great shape. The blower was fine, too. By the way, it wasn't really necessary to send the $5.00 back, but I appreciate it anyway. I was surprised to find that Drake apparently switched to RG-59 interior for the HV. On both of mine it is RG-8. Surprisingly, Hallicrafters uses test lead wire for the SR-2000 PS which runs about the same HV. I don't really trust that. Have a great weekend. I hope to spend it getting all by mail answered and bills paid that stacked up while I was in FL. Then start in on taxes. 73 and thanks again, John ** Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489
Re: [drakelist] WTB: L-7 Amplifier
Hi Evan, Gary's Xfmr site is temporarily down for construction. Use his main site until then: http://members.tripod.com/tubes_tubes_tubes The other site is working fine. 73, John ** See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
Re: [drakelist] WTB: L-7 Amplifier
In a message dated 1/3/2008 9:17:56 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > http://members.tripod.com/tubes_tubes_tubes ** See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
Re: [drakelist] WTB: L-7 Amplifier
In a message dated 1/3/2008 9:18:17 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > That link you provided for transformer rewinding seems to be dead Which one? Thanks for the update on shipping the fan and cable. I'll let u know when it arrives. Made it home OK, no traffic and no construction! 73, John ** See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
Re: [drakelist] ac4 write up
In a message dated 12/15/2007 5:45:09 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > a system that deprives the transformer of it's primary voltage, shutting > down the > supply. I think I would rather have that than frying a set if finals, or maybe an audible bias loss alert. 73 and Merry Christmas, John, W4AWM ** See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
Re: [drakelist] Re: Power Supply Needed
Hi Steve, Why not consider a Heath HP-23 supply. They are cheaper and if you are going to modify it anyway, could be a better deal. I believe the voltages are comparable but not positive. 73, John, W4AWM ** See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)
Re: [drakelist] Drake AC4R upgrade in Jan 2008 QST
In a message dated 12/9/2007 8:23:32 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > If I told you of my two experiences with ARRL, for articles I wrote, you > wouldn't believe me. Yes I would and that is why several articles I wrote way back appeared in CQ and not the league rag. I have another one ready for ER and they want it, but haven't had the time to take the pix yet. I have another one about putting step start in the L-4B and L-7 bit I am kinda afraid to publish it for fear of liability issues if someone gets fried working on the amp, even though there are plenty of cautions. How's the XYL getting along? 73, John ** Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301)
Re: [drakelist] Drake AC4R upgrade in Jan 2008 QST
"QST" is a pain to write for and probably always will be. The best place for articles on vintage restorations is "Electric Radio." 73, John, W4AWM ** Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301)
Re: [drakelist] WTB: L-7 Amplifier
To start: Custom manufacturer: http://www.heyboertransformers.com/tubeamps.shtmland yes, they do power trannies, too. Quality rewinding: http://members.tripod.com/tubes_tubes_tubes/transformerrewindingservice If you want more, I suggest you reference my email on the Boatanchors reflector and let your fingers do the walking. 73, John, W4AWM ** Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301)
Re: [drakelist] WTB: L-7 Amplifier
Hi Mike, Dahl has had his overpriced day in the sun. Fortunately there are other companies who do just as good a work at much more reasonable prices. And don't forget Gary Brown who does excellent rewinding work. 73, John, W4AWM ** Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301)
Re: [drakelist] FALL RADIO MEET AND VINTAGE HAMFEST - DAVIDSONVILLE, MD
Thanks Evan. Good luck at the doctor's. 73,? John -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 4:31 pm Subject: Re: [drakelist] FALL RADIO MEET AND VINTAGE HAMFEST - DAVIDSONVILLE, MD John, Well, let's not take too much for granted and let's be thankful for what we have.? Going to take my wife in to the cardiologist tomorrow, they didn't have any appointments so they're fitting us in, and they said "bring your husband" so I know what that means based on previous experience.? ? As a side note, I don't have email capability on evenings or weekends due to AOL crashing my computer.? It's a long story, hi hi. ? In any case, John, I hope you have an enjoyable weekend and that you will have an enjoyable day and happy memories. ? 73, ? Evan -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Fri, 2 Nov 2007 8:10 pm Subject: Re: [drakelist] FALL RADIO MEET AND VINTAGE HAMFEST - DAVIDSONVILLE, MD Hi Evan, I am sure you will be around for next year and many after that. I am with you about the auction site. Not all folks tell it like it is about a piece of gear, but lately I have bought a good bit of equipment and have been very lucky with what arrived on my doorstep.? I find that the best protection is to ask a lot of quwations and pay with PayPal which is tied to a credit card. 73, John ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com
Re: [drakelist] From Steve WA7EZB - Parting out TR-7
Right you are, Thom. It is the squeaking wheel that gets the oil. Then there are the nice guys. I bid on and won a receiver and paid for it and shipping via PayPal. It never arrived and three direct emails to the seller theough eBay plus two through PayPal got no answer. I filed a claim and PayPal paid me back in full within 2 weeks. The very next day, there was the same receiver, pictures and description on eBay for the same starting bid. I fired off a not too nice email to the seller through eBay. He replied that somehow my bid had slopped through the cracks and he was very sorry. He pulled the item off and sold it to me for $10.00 less than my original bid, plus he paid the shipping. It was one of those walk in eBay stores so I can see where things could have been overlooked. In this case, it appeared to be an honest mistake and they made good. That does not explain the lack of return replies to my emails, but since I got my item, I did not pursue it any further, but I did not leave any feedback. 73, John, W4AWM ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
Re: [drakelist] From Steve WA7EZB - Parting out TR-7
You have to blame this on eBay for not banning him. He always comes back with a different screen name, but he has to give his correct info when he gets a new one and they can catch him at that point. We should all write eBay and tell them what is going on. 73 and have a great weekend John, W4AWM ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
Re: [drakelist] From Steve WA7EZB - Parting out Drakes
sounds like Fixit fox! ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
Re: [drakelist] 4 line blue filters
Hi Carey, Please don't feel bad, you asked a perfectly reasonable question and found the answer. There was really no way to enter a question like that into a search engine until you at least had a manufacturers name or model number. That you got and that is why we are all here, to help eachother. If you did not happen to know about the Drake site, you could not be expected to be able to find out anything, either. The last time I tried to find the Drake site on Google, the link did not work, so you can see there are problems. In any rate, welcome to the reflector and to the world of Drake collecting. My little tirade was about the folks who know what they want and in many cases have the above information. Then they get onto the reflectors looking for someone to look it up for them, or maybe even send them the tube, connector or other part from their junk box at no cost. Rarely do you see someone offer up front to pay for the item. Maybe they would offer to pay after someone offers them the item, but it is not that evident at the outset. I used to send out connectors, hardware and other stuff just to help out. Now with increased postage rates and limited time to find suitable packing, box it up and take it to the post office or shipping company, I can no longer do that gratis. Good guy or not, it is just not worth the hassle unless a fair price is paid and the postage covered. I do have an extensive library of manuals, catalogs and reference books and I am glad to look up things for folks. A goodly number of manuals are now available free or at reasonable cost for a quality reprint. Therefore, I will no longer take the time to go to Kinkos or other copy place to reproduce a manual for free. The only time I would even offer is if it happened to be a rare manual what I was sure was not available anywhere else. Also, there is the copyright law bit and I have been challenged about that several times by overzealous clerks at the copy stores. Although most of these materials are very old and the companies are in many cases defunct, nobody knows if someone out there still holds a copyright. For instance, in the case of Hallicrafters, the name is owned by an electronics company and Drake is still in business although neither is in the ham gear market at this point. 73, John, W4AWM ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
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 -- 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! - http://mail.aol.com
Re: [drakelist] 4 line blue filters
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 towww.filmtools.comThere 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
Re: [drakelist] L4B and L7 power supply parts, Drake Forum
Hi Evan, Is this the Heathkit Shop we are talking about? This is the fellow who has had the kits for upgrading various Drake and Heath power supplies? Why is he closing? 73 John, W4AWM ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
Re: [drakelist] FALL RADIO MEET AND VINTAGE HAMFEST - DAVIDSONVILLE, MD
Hi Evan, I am sure you will be around for next year and many after that. I am with you about the auction site. Not all folks tell it like it is about a piece of gear, but lately I have bought a good bit of equipment and have been very lucky with what arrived on my doorstep. I find that the best protection is to ask a lot of quwations and pay with PayPal which is tied to a credit card. 73, John ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
Re: [drakelist] FW: Holders for bulbs of TR7
Hi, Get hold of Charlie Talbot, K3ICH.? His email is:?? [EMAIL PROTECTED] He parts out TR-7s and may well have what you need. 73,? John,? W4AWM -Original Message- From: DW Harms <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:21 am Subject: [drakelist] FW: Holders for bulbs of TR7 Drakelist?de?PA2DW, ? See the answer of John Kriner below. That was my only hope, so now I have to ask if there is anyone out there with a surplus TR7 that is being parted out... ? 73, Dick Van: john kriner [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Verzonden: woensdag 31 oktober 2007 11:27 Aan: DW Harms Onderwerp: Re: Holders for bulbs of TR7 ??? Dick, ? ??? Those holders had a tendency to crumble after years of using with the PBT, RIT, etc. lamps on.? Drake made a replacement for this out of much stouter material.? But neither are available.? My best suggestion would be to find a TR-7 being parted out. ? ??? Regards, ??? Joh?n? has notified the sender that this message has been received. Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com
[drakelist] FALL RADIO MEET AND VINTAGE HAMFEST - DAVIDSONVILLE, MD
Thise who missed this one really missed a great gathering. The WX was absolutely perfect, All the flea market spaces were full and the auction went on for way over three hours. The food could be custom ordered and was delivered on time, or you could purchase pizza by the slice as long as it lasted. Soft drinks and water were abailable all day. Rest rooms (at least the men's) were clea, there was plenty of hot water, TP and towels. Spotted in the flea market was a pair of SX-28s, an SX-111, a National 77 special, an NC-300, Hammarlund Super Pro with PS, PE-103 with base, DM-1000, and several other pieces of surplus gear. Lots of tubes, small parts and paper. The rest was mainly antique and more recent tabletop and console radios, lots of test equipment, etc. Prices for the most part were sownright reasonable. The auction was awsome. There was almost more stuff than were was room for people. Amont the items auctioned in addition to console and table top radios and phonographs were lots of surplus gear, pre recorded audio and video tapes, records, scopes. meters, including a Simpson 260 with box and probes, sighnal generators, tube testers, wlaborate junque boxes, large quantities of receiving and transmitting tubes including many 811s, 833s, 1625s, 807s 829s, 832s, MV rectifiers including 866s and 872s and much more. Unfortunately, the few audiofools present drove the prices of 6L6s, KT-66s, 5881s, 6V6s and other audio types way out of range of the average attendee. Also auctioned off were an unbuilt Heathkit DX-60, Color TV set and a home controller kit. There were several transmitters including an Ameco. There was some kind of commercial Collins transceiver which went for big bux. All in all, it was tremendous and as far as I know, everyone went away happy. 73, John, W4AWM ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
Re: [drakelist] Tuning Knobs
Drake antenna control boxes, the C-4, the RCS-4 and CS-7, used the same motor driven switch. I have found the RCS-4s at hamfests for extremely reasonable prices. Don't forget to look under the hamfest tables. I found 2 of mine there in junque boxes. 73, John, W4AWM ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
[drakelist] C-4 control units
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Re: [drakelist] New bill in Oklahoma
Hi All, There is something built into the fine print of most HOAs called a Special Assessment Fee. It can be brought into effect when the HOA suddenly needs additional funds that the treasury will not cover. If they get enough votes for the assessment, everyone in the association has to put up the payment, even if they are not in favor of what the money is going for. Also, many HOAs have legal funds set aside for various things that might require the advice of an attorney. I don't believe the fat kady has begun her aria on this one. 73, John, W4AWM ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
Re: [drakelist] R7A
Hi Bill, The R-7A usually sells for between $650.00 and 800.00 US here in the United States. Price is dictated by number and types of filters, physical condition and if the receiver is working or not. Most of the units I have seen were in very good shape. 73, John, W4AWM ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
Re: [drakelist] Tr 7
I would think solid copper wire would work, but my favorite for grounding is braid. I usually get mine from RG-8 or RG-11 coax but there is no reason why braid from RG-58, 59 or coax similar would not work. I just happen to have a lot of old coax laying around that I don't care to rely on for RF use. 73, John, W4AWM ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
Re: [drakelist] Tr 7
I have run into this problem several times and have found that bonding the PS-7 to the TR-7 with a separate piece of braid pretty well solved the problem. I am not sure why, since the negative power lead is pretty heavy, but the added braid did the trick. For any SR-2000 owners who might be reading this, the same bonding will increase the power output of the rig by a noticable amount. 73, John, W4AWM ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
Re: [drakelist] Need TR7 DR7 parts source
Get hold of Charlie Talbot, K3ICH [EMAIL PROTECTED]He parts out TR-7s and may have what you need. 73, John, W4AWM ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
Re: [drakelist] Wanted DRAKE L4B or L7 Power Supply
How can they possibly loose something that heavy? But, that's UPS for you. I wouldn't ship a brick with that outfit! Ron, WA2CQM had an L-4b Power supply for sale last night. It is essentially identical to the L-7 PS except got the lettering on the end that says L-4B. You can contact him at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have no experience in dealing with him, nor do I have any financial or other interest in his offering. 73, John, W4AWM ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
Re: [drakelist] RF feedback with SP75/TR7 (Field Day gremlin)
Hi Jim, The rig and any tuner or other thing associated with it should be grounded at the rig location. Even if the generator is grounded (it was, I hope) you should still have a good ground at the rig. I used my SP-75 this year and for the last 4 and had no problems. The one problem I did have was on several bands, the rig (TR-7) would shut down when I was tuning up near full power. I discovered last year that the problem appeared to be that when the rig was fully loaded, the line voltage would drop to 115V and the rig doesn't like that very much. At the end of a 50' piece of #12 there is about a 10 volt drop from the generator. Jacking up the output at the generator brought the loaded line voltage at the rig to 122V and it likes that fine, but the clocks go crazy! This being a WW II generator, 60~ is concurrent with 115V output. When you speed it up for higher voltage, the frequency goes up with the generator speed and the "hysterical stinkronus" clock motors like their 60~ input. Ah, the pleasures of field day! 73, John, W4AWM ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
Re: [drakelist] PS7 shutting down
Hi Again Bill, If it is as low as 115V and the voltage selector switch is set at 120V, you will definately have a problem. There is also a HI/LO selector switch on the panel next to the voltage switch, but I am not familiar with the operation of this function and would hesitate to advise you wo play with it, especially with the rig connected. I might suggest that you check with John Kriner or Jeff Covelli who may be able to shed more light on the switch function. I first discovered this problem several years ago on field day. The rig was acting as you stated when I tried to tune up and I changed rigs with the same PS and still had the problem. I then went through my other 3 PS-7s with the same trouble. Now here is when the red face part comes in. A CBer with some interest in getting a ham ticket had been watching the commotion and casually mentioned that maybe the line voltage was low. I wandered over to the generator which was indicating 120V on the output meter. I had operated this rig at field day many times before and had no problem and it was working when I pulled it off the desk. What I didn't take into consideration was that this year, I had loaned one of my heavy line cords to someone and was running the entire FD table on one fifty foot #12/3 cable instead of the normal 2 that I usually used. I checked the voltage at the table and sure enough, it was 115V! I then jacked up the generator so it was putting out 127V which gave me 122V at the table. The clocks didn't like it much, but all else was fine and the TR-7 was happily perking away at full power. A lesson learned. Murphy and Mr. Ohm strike again! 73, John, W4AWM ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
