Re: [drakelist] 4 line blue filters
John you are absolutely correct and it's not just here but on all the groups that I belong to. Just taking the time to search the web and the groups archives will provide a wealth of information. The other thing I see is someone will ask a question and it has been answered. Now it seems like everyone else wants to get some attention so the question now gets another 10 or 20 more answers to the same question. Sometimes a little more information MAY be needed, this I understand. I also know that sometimes you have submitted an answer along with a few others at the same time so there will be some repeated answers. But to drag a simple Q A on for days is going a little overboard. It just ends up taking up a lot of computer space and fills up my mail box unnecessarily. Al, n7ioh On Nov 6, 2007, at 10:40 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 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] Head Phones
Headphones are headphones, it's not rocket science. Even a cheap $10 pair should work better than using a speaker for what you want and need to do. Probably the most important part of buying a set of headphones is the fit and comfort. If they don't fit your head or aren't comfortable for wearing a long time don't buy them. Some can fit very tight and will squeeze your head way too much and others will be loose and won't want to stay in place. The ones that fit around the ear like a cup will probably suit your needs best because they will cut out external noise and make it easier to hear what you want to hear. The last thing to look at is the cord. You will want a cord long enough to reach where you need it to but not so long it's going to get in the way. Some cords are coiled 17 - 20 feet long and can get in the way or pull on your head when you move. Others are not coiled and can easily be cut to the needed length. The last thing to look at if you are buying expensive ones is the availability and cost of replacement pads. The pads can wear out and need replacement so make sure what you buy you will be able to get pads for in 5 - 10 years. Before you buy new headphones be sure you can return them should you find out they are not right for you. Many of the outboard audio DSP units have a place to plug in an external speaker or headset. I have the ClearSpeech mobile speaker and was able to mount it in my Yaesu external speaker enclosure. You should be able to do the same with the Drake external speakers. I wired mine so it used the external speaker and jack of the Yaesu speaker. This way I can plug my headphones into it without any problems. Al, n7ioh On Oct 15, 2007, at 6:17 AM, James B Davis wrote: Rick, I will have a look at them on the IN ! Thanks, Jim From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:owner- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Tucker Sent: Monday, October 15, 2007 8:00 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [drakelist] Head Phones Jim, I really like my Kenwood Deluxe with light ear pads. Rick Tucker W0RT - Original Message - From: James B Davis To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 12, 2007 11:23 AM Subject: [drakelist] Head Phones All, My hearing is really sad ! Can anyone suggest some good head phones to consider. Jim image001.jpg image002.jpg Jim Davis, NW5F Today is a GOOD day to have a GREAT day! - Bill Fowler This email was scanned with AVG Anti-Virus Protection.
[drakelist] Who is the guy on ebay?
n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Who is the guy on ebay that bought much of Drake's ham radio parts when they quit making ham gear? I just was looking for him on ebay and can't seem to find him right now. If anyone knows how to reach him that would be great. Al, n7ioh -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Who is the guy on ebay?
Thanks Steve, there is another ham that is looking for a part and I knew John did have several in stock about a month ago. I will forward John's store address to him. Al, n7ioh On Aug 19, 2007, at 8:32 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: His name is John Kriner, he worked for Drake for many years. He has a store on E- The URL is: http://stores.ebay.com/The-Mans-Amateur-Parts-Supply Regards Steve WA7EZB -- Who is the guy on ebay that bought much of Drake's ham radio parts when they quit making ham gear? I just was looking for him on ebay and can't seem to find him right now. If anyone knows how to reach him that would be great. Al, n7ioh -- Submissions: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] for sale R-4C late serial number
n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I am selling my Drake R-4C, it's in very good shape, late serial number, 27887. I have added crystals 1.5-2MHZ, and the three to complete the 10 meter band so you will have 10, 15, 20, 40, 80, and 160 meters. There are 11 more crystal spaces left for other bands. I am missing the cover that covers the crystals on the back of the radio, it's available from Sherwood. It has the 500Hz CW optional filter with room for 2 more CW filters. The R-4C comes with a 2.4 kHz SSB filter and a 8.0 kHz AM filter. I don't have the original manual, but have a new R-4C manual reprint by KB8CPW. I also have two NOS tubes (Sylvania 6BA6) one for the RF Amp and the other for the last IF Amp I will throw in. Yesterday I tested the radio and found no problems. It has been on the shelf for two years now so I thought I should test it to be sure there were no problems. There are no Sherwood mods and to the best of my knowledge there are no other mods to the radio. The radio looks very good about an 8 out of a 10. The radio is in very good shape with only light normal wear. I will take $475 and you pay the shipping. It will be doubled boxed. If you have any questions please feel free to ask me off line at, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Al, n7ioh -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] For Sale Belden 8421 cable - Injection cable
n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi all, I still have about 150 feet of New Belden 8421 cable (Injection cable) left. I am selling it by the inch, 10 cents an inch which is $1.20 a foot. This is less then what ACK Electronics charges, $1.68 a foot. I am doing this for the Drake users here. I only charge actual shipping costs and usually ship via USPS. Please contact me directly at, [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you or anyone else is interested. Al, n7ioh -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] TR-6 RV-6 when made and last serial number.
n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Thanks Garey, yes I did check and added mine to the list on wb4hfn. There are not too many TR-6's or RV-6's listed so I thought I would see what I could find out here with this group. Al, n7ioh On Aug 1, 2007, at 8:09 PM, Garey Barrell wrote: Garey Barrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Al - Have you looked at the Serial Number DB on wb4hfn.com? I suspect you have since your unit is listed there as the last one. The TR-6 was introduced in 1968, and I suspect yours is one of the last ones. I don't think they made many more than 5-600. They also probably didn't make many more than 100 RV-6s. All the factory records are gone. 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 4-B C-Line Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.com n7ioh wrote: n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang - - I was just wondering from when to when did Drake make the TR-6 and the RV-6, also what was the last serial numbers for these items? I am trying to find out where my gear fits in as to the above. My TR-6 is sn, 570 and I think purchased on 18 Oct. 1974. My RV-6 is sn. 065 and I have no clue when it was purchased. If no one knows for sure maybe we could collectively come up with some approximations to the above based on what we do know? Al, n7ioh -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net -- -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] TR-6 RV-6 when made last serial numbers
n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I was just wondering from when to when did Drake make the TR-6 and the RV-6, also what was the last serial numbers for these items? I am trying to find out where my gear fits in as to the above. My TR-6 is sn, 570 and I think purchased on 18 Oct. 1974. My RV-6 is sn. 065 and I have no clue when it was purchased. If no one knows for sure maybe we could collectively come up with some approximations to the above based on what we do know? Al, n7ioh -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] TR-6 on 70 MHz?
n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I know the TR-6 is rare and I wouldn't think of doing anything that would hurt my radio. I was just thinking if I could put it on 70 MHz very simply like a crystal change and some simple retuning It might be fun to play with next year if I do get to go to Europe for a month or two. My TR-6 and the RV-6 are in great shape and the TR-6 has all the factory options. NO, I don't want to do anything permanent to this fine radio. Al, n7ioh On Jul 12, 2007, at 8:16 PM, David Chris Drake wrote: David Chris Drake [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I'd hate to see a 6 be modified to another frequencythey are quite rare these days, and, I don't think it can be easily accomplished based on the 6 design. Unless you have a junker of course, and then be prepared for major redesign. David - Original Message - From: n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 9:29 PM Subject: [drakelist] TR-6 on 70 MHz? n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang - - I was just wondering if it would be reasonably possible to put a TR-6 on 70 MHz? If so what would be involved? I am guessing the power would be down from 6 meters. After reading that some countries have 70 MHz, the 4 meter band I just got curious. Al, n7ioh - - Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net - - -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net -- -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] Vox relay kits for AC-4
n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi all. there is a guy on ebay selling a kit to change over the two pin relay plug to a RCA plug for those interested. He wants $12 each plus $1 shipping. The item number is, 5807650078. He also has a lot of other Drake stuff for sale. I think most of it is NOS stuff. Al, n7ioh Life is tough, it's tougher if you are stupid. To error is human, to forgive is against company policy. -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] INJ Cable for sale, Belden 8421
n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi Dan, I still have a good supply of the Belden 8421 cable left. I am selling it by the inch, 10 cents an inch which is $1.20 a foot. This is less then what ACK Electronics charges, $1.65 a foot. I am doing this for the Drake users here. I only charge actual shipping costs and usually ship via USPS. Please contact me directly at, [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you or anyone else is interested. Al, n7ioh Life is tough, it's tougher if you are stupid. To error is human, to forgive is against company policy. -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] TR-6 Noise blanker for sale
n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi all, I just came across a noise blanker 9-NB for sale for a TR-6 listed on ebay. The guy says he thinks it will also will work in the TR-4's? The item number is, 9741842592. I don't know anything about the guy selling it so I would advise to ask questions about the item before bidding. Does anyone know if the 9-NB will work in the TR-4's? Al, n7ioh -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] AC-4 measured voltages
n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Thanks guys for verifying the voltages are within the acceptable range. Al, n7ioh -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] Needed Crystal cover for R-4C
n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I am in need of the cover that goes over the crystals on the R-4C. If anyone has an extra cover they can part with please contact me off list. Thanks, Al, n7ioh -- 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] Needed Crystal cover for R-4C
n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I have already checked with them. I don't think the Sherwood ones have the numbers on the cover and I was hoping I could find an original. If I am unable to locate an original I will get one from Sherwood. Al, N7IOH --- Lanny Rathert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can be purchased from Sherwood .check out WB4HFN's website. Lanny N0JZ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of n7ioh Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2006 8:08 PM Subject: [drakelist] Needed Crystal cover for R-4C n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I am in need of the cover that goes over the crystals on the R-4C. If anyone has an extra cover they can part with please contact me off list. Thanks, Al, n7ioh -- 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 --
[drakelist] AC-4 measured voltages
n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi all, I just installed my 120-240 VAC switch in my AC-4 and replaced R3 with a 100 ohm 10 watt resistor (was burnt). I wanted to be sure I did not have any problems so I checked the voltages to be sure. I think all is OK but thought it wiser to ask those of you with more experience then me if all is well. I just finished checking the voltages as described by Mark Gilger WB0IQK in his AC-4 Trouble Shooting article. I did the test as he described but was wondering if my voltages are close enough or typical of a no load voltage readings at the AC-4 plug. My input voltage is 120VAC, the +650VDC reading is 715VDC, the +250VDC reading is 292VDC, my bias adjusted fine and my filament voltage was 13.86VAC. Thanks, Al, n7ioh -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] Needing some crystals for C line
n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi all, I am still in need of some crystals for my C line if anyone has some extras they would like to sell at a reasonable price. I need one 12.6, two 29.1, and two 35.6 crystals. Thanks, Al, n7ioh -- 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] Electric Radio article July 1993 Drake 2-B page 20
n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- If no one has a copy of this article in this group you might try writing the publisher or maybe one of the 7 who reviewed this magazine in eHam has that issue and would make copies available. I have used the eHam reviews to find hams who had what I was interested in before and had good response from my inquiries. Al, n7ioh -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
[drakelist] Proper fuse for AC-4?
n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I have an AC-4 power supply and would like to know the correct fuse for 120vac using it with the T-4XC transmitter. I have the AC-4 power supply sn 55719 and it has a regular 3A fuse in it, not a slo blo. I have not used the AC-4 yet and am planning to install the PC board kit from the Heathkit shop first. The manual I bought that is a reprint is showing a 6 1/4 amp slo blo fuse for 120vac. When I go to the Drake Museum and look up the AC-4 under the 4 line accessories in the schematic it is showing a 5 amp slo blo fuse for 120vac. I am guessing that I may not be the only one here with the wrong fuse in the AC-4 based on the information published. Thanks, Al, n7ioh -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] AC 3 AC 4 PS.
That was Mike Bryce, you can contact him at, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Al, n7ioh Jerry M Judy wrote: Some time back someone was offering an update circuit board for the drake power supplys. Can anyone tell me who that was?
Re: [drakelist] Roofing filter for CW contesting?
n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi Doug, if it were me I would opt for the 6kHz GUF1 filter. The stock 1st IF filter is not really very good. I think it is a 4 or a 6 pole filter and very wide. By changing the 1st IF to the 6 kHz from International Radio you will improve everything but AM. The 6kHz is a little too narrow for those who like the wide audio associated with AM. By narrowing the first IF filter and making it more steep there will be less bandwidth to worry about. For the max effort you will still need to buy a good CW filter. If you buy just the CW filter, only CW will improve. Al, N7IOH Doug Smith wrote: Doug Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I've been reading the material available on various web sites and thinking about adding a first IF, roofing, filter to my R-4C. I use the rig for rag chewing on CW (and occasionally SSB) and also for CW contests. The new filter would only be to enhance CW ops during contests. But, normal SSB operation must be retained. There is the Sherwood option, the 600 Hz first IF filter. I'm not sure I'm reading the Sherwood Engineering web site correctly but it *appears* that one would need the filter, the filter switch kit and the custom front panel switch. That option totals $300. There is also the GUF-1 from International Radio. It's 8 KHz so not quite the same thing but no doubt a huge improvement. That option is $120. Any thoughts or experiences? 73, -Doug, W7KF -- On Behalf of Doug Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- On Behalf of n7ioh [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] Call Sign Survey
n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Come on guys, this is for the discussion of Drake related stuff. I don't see how a call sign survey is Drake related. This survey could go on for weeks with nothing resolved other than to waist bandwidth. If you really want to do this topic I think eHam has done it at least once. I don't know about everybody, but I subscribe to more then 6 different ham related web sites and get enough unrelated emails already. Al, N7IOH -- On Behalf of n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] TR-6 Wanted
n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi all, I'm looking for a TR-6 in good shape if anyone is looking to sell one. With the sun cycle change I figured there might be someone looking to sell theirs. Al, N7IOH -- On Behalf of n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] R-4C filters
n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I am looking at buying some filters to improve my R-4C late serial number. From what I have read the first thing I should do is to replace the stock 1st IF filter with the Inrad 8kc 8 pole filter. I notice that they also offer a 6kc filter. I would assume that the 6kc filter would not be a good choice SSB and AM use, am I wrong here? Second I am looking at buying the Inrad 2nd IF 6kc AM filter and MAYBE their 2.1kc SSB filter. I don't operate CW so that is not a concern and I already have one CW filter. I would like to hear from those who have used these filters and get some feedback. Thanks, Al, N7IOH -- On Behalf of n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] R-4B and T-4XC
n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Is there any problems in combining a R-4B and a T-4XC? Thanks, Al, N7IOH -- On Behalf of n7ioh [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] R-4B and T-4XC
n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Thanks guys. I was hoping there were no surprises. Al, N7IOH Philip M. Roberts wrote: Philip M. Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- I used that combination for years with no problems. Phil W8UV t 08:42 PM 5/3/2005, n7ioh wrote: n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Is there any problems in combining a R-4B and a T-4XC? Thanks, Al, N7IOH -- On Behalf of n7ioh [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/ -- -- On Behalf of Philip M. Roberts [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/ -- -- On Behalf of n7ioh [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] R-4B's
n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Hi Garey, the minor AGC changes on the s/n 10501+ I would assume could be made to the 2nd group s/n 8000+ without much problem if desired? Do you know what affect the AGC change had on this receiver? Thanks, Al, N7IOH Garey Barrell wrote: Garey Barrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Al - There were at least three documented versions of the R-4B. I haven't fully documented the differences but 1. s/n 7000+ - Bipolar PTO, 0B2 VR tube, 6HS6 Premixer and 1st Mixer, SS HFO, BFO. PD, AM Det, AGC and AF preamp. RF Amp through last IF Amp + Noise Blanker all tube. 2. s/n 8000+ - FET PTO. 0B2 removed. 3. s.n 10501+ - Minor AGC changes. Aside from a slightly improved temperature stability with the FET PTO, little or no discernible difference among all three. All used the color-coded BFO crystal for improved stability of the transceive alignment adjustment with the T-4XB. 73, Garey - K4OAH Atlanta Drake C-Line Service Manual http://hr99.home.mindspring.com/R-4C_Servicez/ n7ioh wrote: n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- I know that there are some differences in the R-4C's noted by serial numbers. Are there any differences in the R-4B's and if so what are they by serial groups? I have decided to add one to my station and thought it better to ask first before I buy one. Thanks, Al, N7IOH -- On Behalf of n7ioh [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/ -- -- On Behalf of Garey Barrell [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/ -- -- On Behalf of n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] R-4B's
n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- I know that there are some differences in the R-4C's noted by serial numbers. Are there any differences in the R-4B's and if so what are they by serial groups? I have decided to add one to my station and thought it better to ask first before I buy one. Thanks, Al, N7IOH -- On Behalf of n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] Why the big delay posting emails?
n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Why does it take so long to get an email posted to this reflector? I replied to Harry KC9GRV's post about the TX4 and JRC NRD525 shortly after Garey Barrell replied. It has now been 1 1/2 hours and still not posted but others are posted. I have been checking to see when my post but nothing. This is not the first time I have noticed this. Al, N7IOH -- On Behalf of n7ioh [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] Why the big delay posting emails?
n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- This is all very interesting. I just hit Reply All and I will now see what happens. Eric, in your email did you mean that you must use Reply All only on this reflector and on the other reflectors you only need to use Reply? I'm going to leave the complete message intact to see how things work out. And just when I thought I was beginning to understand these computers! My next goal in life is to find a spell check that works, hi hi. Al, N7IOH Don and Diana Cunningham wrote: Al, I have to hit reply all, not just reply to send to the list as well and I use Outlook Express. I still have the delay. Don - Original Message - From: n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 8:26 PM Subject: [drakelist] Why the big delay posting emails? n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Well I may have found part of my problem. I click on the email I wish to reply to, it is now highlighted and I then click on Reply. I am using Mozilla for receiving emails and haven't noticed this before. Here is the part I don't understand, the email goes to the person who sent the email, not the reflector. I don't think I am having this problem with the many other reflectors groups I belong to but I will check. If anyone can help me with this please jump in. Thanks, Al, N7IOH -- On Behalf of n7ioh [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/ -- -- On Behalf of n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] Building a 4-NB?
n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Has anyone considered just building a new 4-NB noise blanker as apposed to paying the outrages price for used ones? Looking at the photos it would seem that this might be a far better way to go. Al, N7IOH -- On Behalf of n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] 4-NB Noise Blanker
n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- I have been looking into buying the 4-NB for my R-4C. My questions, how well does this thing work and for what kind of noise is it best suited for. Thanks, Al, N7IOH -- On Behalf of n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] 20 METER DRAKE NET
n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Hi Mark Gilger and the group. I for one would like to try the round table idea on 20 meters on 14.238 at 4 pm Eastern time (2000Z) on Saturday and see how it works out. If we all sit back and do nothing, for sure nothing is going to happen. I will have my radio set to 14.238 this Saturday at 2000Z and see how the band is. If anyone has any other ideas lets hear them. We can always change things if we need to and who knows it might turn out to be good for a lot of the Drake operators. We may need to move up or down from 14.238 depending on usage so listen around. Al, N7IOH Mark Gilger wrote: Mark Gilger [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Seems there is some interest in reviving some type of net on 20 meters. This doesn't even need to be a net, it could just be an agreed upon time and freq. to meet and have a round table. If there is enough interest, and volunteer's to be net control, then it could develop into an official net. From all the response, it seems the old net expired due to a lack of participation, so there might not be enough to get this thing off the ground anyway. Is it worth a try??? Let me start off by suggesting we set the time and day to Saturday at 4 pm Eastern (2000z) at 14.238 +/- . Since the 40 meter net is on 7.238 at 2000z, that might be easy to remember. Or how about 14.338?? It's been so long since I've been on 20 meters, this freq. might not even be available. Anyone else have any suggestions? 73's, Mark WB0IQK -- On Behalf of Mark Gilger [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- On Behalf of n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] MS-4 Brand New
Hi, on eBay there is listed a Brand New MS-4 speaker. The current price is $86.00 as of 16:15 hrs PDT, auction ends tomorrow the 12th at 16:32 hours PDT. It does look like might really be new. Just do a search under ham gear to find it. And no, it's not mine and I don't know who the seller is. I just thought someone in our group might want it. Al, N7IOH
[drakelist] Just bought a T-4XC, after thoughts update
n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Well, after getting all the feedback about changing the finals to 6146W's I have changed my mind about doing this mod for the time being. If someday I can't get a match set of 6JB6A's I may reconsider the change to 6146W's. Gee, I wonder if I could maybe install a single GU-74B/4CX800A , that might just fit, hi hi. I am going to add some DC brushless cooling fans to the T-4XC also. I am currently looking into the pcb board for the AC-4 that Mike Bryce, WB8VGE talked about on July 21st. With most of the AC-4's now getting old it might be a good idea to upgrade the electronics in it as a maintenance precaution. As far as my R-4C goes, I have decided to go with Sherwood's 3rd mixer mod and their power supply circuit board replacement. I will also replace C100 with a .68uf tantalum capacitor and as I can I will replace the old carbon resistors with the newer carbon-film type. I will also be changing out the Drake's first IF filter (GUF-1) with International Radio's 8 kHz 8 pole filter. I also want to add a 2.1 SSB filter and a 1.5 CW filter. I will also be adding 1 or 2 DC brushless cooling fans. If I have overlooked anything important please let me know. I'm sure glad that I have another radio I can use while I am working on the twins. This is going to take some time and of course more money than I really want to spend. But like that commercial says, pay me now or pay me later. I have a D-104 that I will be using when I get the correct plug, on order. In the mean time I am doing some work on my antennas. I really want to thank the group for all the input, a lot of knowledge and experience out there. Thanks again, Al N7IOH -- On Behalf of n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] Just bought a T-4XC
n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Hi all, I just bought my first T-4XC transmitter yesterday and should have it in a week or so. It is a late serial number so I am hoping I won't need to do to much to it. I was just wondering how much of a problem it would be to change out the finals and install two 572B's or maybe better yet two 4-1000A's, just kidding. I am thinking about the swap to the 6146W's maybe down the road. I did contact Frank Kamp, K5DKZ about his kit to convert the Drakes to the 6146W's and he said they work great in the T-4XC. I already have the R-4C, now I just need to locate a late serial number AC-4 power supply to go with the T-4XC. Those AC-4's cost as much or more to ship then to buy. Oh, and then there is my list of kits I want to buy from Sherwood Engineering and the new filters from International Radio. Oh well, one thing at a time, I got to save up some more money. I am looking forward to getting my Drake station all put together and on the air. What a great hobby and with this great Drake list I have had lots of help along the way. Thanks guys for everything. Al, N7IOH -- On Behalf of n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] R-4C Resistor and Capacitor list needed
n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Hi all, I have a R-4C, sn 27887 and have been trying to make a list of the resistors and capacitors and their values by the numbers from the schematic. I am having some trouble in doing this. I have found two R8's and two R70's listed on the schematic with different values and I can't find R35, R44, R53, R57, R118, R119, R120, and R131 listed anywhere. I am not sure if I have R71 or not, the print on the schematic is not clear. On the capacitor list I am missing C37, C40, C61, C96, C97, C169, C171, C174, C186, and C194. Capacitor number C184 is listed in two places both as .005uf. I have found two C10's, one listed as 10pf and one as 540pf. and there are two C167's listed, one as .005uf and one as 1000uf.. If there is anyone out there that can help me sort this out I would really appreciate it. Thanks, Al, N7IOH -- On Behalf of n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] Sweep tube's to 6146's
n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- There was a question about the different 6146 tubes so I did a search and came across an article by Glen E. Zook, K9STH. The article is very well written and discusses the different 6146 tubes and some alternatives. Check out these two address for some good info on 6146 tubes. Also, you can do a search using Glen's call and find a lot of good info if you have the time. http://www.members.tripod.com/NRWILLIAMSON/t6146.txt and http://home.comcast.net/~zcomco/The_6146_Family_of_Tubes_1.htm Al, N7IOH -- On Behalf of n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] R-4C Resistor and Capacitor list needed
n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Thanks Garey, you are right, I have the wrong schematic. I have # 11017421000, I now need to find a good quality copy of schematic # 11017625900. If anyone has this one, I would be happy to pay for the copying and mailing. Thanks all for the input, I thought I had the right schematic but that Drake just did not make the updates to it. Not being the original owner, I have no clue if any components have been changed. Second, sometimes when a component goes there is no way to read the old value from what is left. Thanks again, Al, N7IOH -- On Behalf of n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] R-4B Good for AM ???
n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Hi, I am currently trying to decide if the R-4B would be good for AM reception in the ham bands. I would like to use the radio with my Johnson Viking Ranger II. I am currently leaning toward the R-4B because of cost and all the good things I have heard and read about it. I was told that the R-4B filters may be to narrow for really good AM? Others have said that this is not true and that the R-4B would make a fine receiver for AM. Anyone use this receiver for AM and are there any mods that I should or could do to improve the AM? I like everything about the R-4B just have concerns about using it for AM. I will also use the radio for SSB and some light CW use so I don't want to degrade the radio in these areas. Thanks in advance for your help and input. Al N7IOH -- On Behalf of n7ioh [EMAIL PROTECTED] Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: http://www.zerobeat.net Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
