[Drakelist] Drake 1A

[Dale Parfitt]

I have a beautiful 1A that I am selling. After restoration,  one of the
nicest I have seen. Powder coated  cabinet, polished aluminum front piece,
modern  grounded power cord.  Has the calibrator, print of the manual. Any
serious offers considered.

http://www.parelectronics.com/vintage-drake-1a.php

Dale W4OP

 

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[Drakelist] Drake TR5 Workshop Manual Or Wiring Diagram / Board Layout

[elwoodair]

Good Morning Gentlemen


I require help in locating a service manual for the drake TR5 as I am trying to 
restore one to
working condition. Even a copy of the wiring diagram / board layout would prove 
an invaluable asset
in my quest. I am happy to pay via PayPal for this requested data. Robin G4IWJ
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[Drakelist] DRAKE R7A problem on change frequency band. (SOLVED !!!)

[Demis Bertoni]

The temptation to solve the problem of the R7A has been very strong! I
removed the cover and carefully removed the DR7 card, sprayed all the
contacts on the connectors and de-oxidized the band change selector. After
installing the DR7 card again the problem has been solved !!! Thanks to
those who have given me advice and a special thanks to this really
fantastic mailing list!

73, Demis IZ4ORS
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Via Rebecchi, 13 - 41015 Nonantola
(Modena) - Italy
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Re: [Drakelist] DRAKE R7A problem on change frequency band.

[jetercreek]

It could also be as simple as the molex pins on the digital readout board.
Pry the board out a bit and re-seat them.  Look the pins over for any cracks
in the solder.

Good luck!

Darrel, N0DBX

On 08/23/2018 11:49 AM, DW Harms (Dick) wrote:

Ciao Demis, your PLL needs adjustment I think 
You know how to do that?

73, Dick PA2DW


Op 23 aug. 2018 om 18:29 heeft Demis Bertoni  het volgende 
geschreven:

Hello!
I've a Drake R7A with a problem on changing frequency band.
What happens is shown below:

BAND SWITCH  DISPLAY
0-0.5 0-500 OK
0.5-1.0500-1000 OK
1.0-1.5  1000-1500 OK
1.5-2.0  99500-0 ?
2.5-3.0500-1000 ?
3.5-4.0  1500-2000 ?
5.0-5.5  5000-5500 OK
7.0-7.5  5000-5500 ?
14.0-14.5  11500-12000 ?
21.0-21.5  21000-21500 OK
28.5-29.0  26500-27000 ?

Please someone who can help me solve the problem?
Thank you and 73!
Demis IZ4ORS



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Via Rebecchi, 13 - 41015 Nonantola
(Modena) - Italy
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Re: [Drakelist] DRAKE R7A problem on change frequency band.

[Lee Craner]

Dennis:

Have you tried reseating all of the boards.  The R7's and TR7's suffer from 
oxidation on the board connectors.  Simply removing and replacing each board 
typically fixes problems like you are experiencing.  Do the same to each of the 
cable connectors to each board as well as the power supply board hiding behind 
the antenna switch on the right side of the front panel.

73 es GL
Lee WB6SSW

 

 

 

-Original Message-
From: Demis Bertoni 
To: drakelist 
Sent: Thu, Aug 23, 2018 9:30 am
Subject: [Drakelist] DRAKE R7A problem on change frequency band.



Hello!

I've a Drake R7A with a problem on changing frequency band.
What happens is shown below:


BAND SWITCH  DISPLAY
0-0.5 0-500 OK
0.5-1.0500-1000 OK
1.0-1.5  1000-1500 OK
1.5-2.0  99500-0 ?
2.5-3.0500-1000 ?
3.5-4.0  1500-2000 ?
5.0-5.5  5000-5500 OK
7.0-7.5  5000-5500 ?
14.0-14.5  11500-12000 ?
21.0-21.5  21000-21500 OK
28.5-29.0  26500-27000 ?


Please someone who can help me solve the problem?
Thank you and 73!
Demis IZ4ORS






IZ4ORS - Demis Bertoni
Via Rebecchi, 13 - 41015 Nonantola
(Modena) - Italy


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Re: [Drakelist] DRAKE R7A problem on change frequency band.

[DW Harms (Dick)]

Ciao Demis, your PLL needs adjustment I think 
You know how to do that?

73, Dick PA2DW

> Op 23 aug. 2018 om 18:29 heeft Demis Bertoni  het volgende 
> geschreven:
> 
> Hello!
> I've a Drake R7A with a problem on changing frequency band.
> What happens is shown below:
> 
> BAND SWITCH  DISPLAY
> 0-0.5 0-500 OK
> 0.5-1.0500-1000 OK
> 1.0-1.5  1000-1500 OK
> 1.5-2.0  99500-0 ?
> 2.5-3.0500-1000 ?
> 3.5-4.0  1500-2000 ?
> 5.0-5.5  5000-5500 OK
> 7.0-7.5  5000-5500 ?
> 14.0-14.5  11500-12000 ?
> 21.0-21.5  21000-21500 OK
> 28.5-29.0  26500-27000 ?
> 
> Please someone who can help me solve the problem?
> Thank you and 73!
> Demis IZ4ORS
> 
> 
> 
> IZ4ORS - Demis Bertoni
> Via Rebecchi, 13 - 41015 Nonantola
> (Modena) - Italy
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[Drakelist] DRAKE R7A problem on change frequency band.

[Demis Bertoni]

Hello!
I've a Drake R7A with a problem on changing frequency band.
What happens is shown below:

BAND SWITCH  DISPLAY
0-0.5 0-500 OK
0.5-1.0500-1000 OK
1.0-1.5  1000-1500 OK
1.5-2.0  99500-0 ?
2.5-3.0500-1000 ?
3.5-4.0  1500-2000 ?
5.0-5.5  5000-5500 OK
7.0-7.5  5000-5500 ?
14.0-14.5  11500-12000 ?
21.0-21.5  21000-21500 OK
28.5-29.0  26500-27000 ?

Please someone who can help me solve the problem?
Thank you and 73!
Demis IZ4ORS



IZ4ORS - Demis Bertoni
Via Rebecchi, 13 - 41015 Nonantola
(Modena) - Italy
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[Drakelist] drake r4c

[alvin russell]

looking for a front panel for a drake R4C radio.
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[Drakelist] Drake Log Books

[Richard Tucker]

I have two original and one reproduction R.L. Drake logbook.  All in
excellent, unused condition.  I would sell all three for $25.00 plus
shipping.

 

Rick Tucker

W0RT



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[Drakelist] Drake For Sale

[Robert Sullivan]

RV-4/AC-4   $425 (blue LED's installed)
MS-4/AC-4  $300
T-4XC  $325 (blue LED's installed)

All excellent cosmetically and functionally.

Photos on request. Prices noted or offer plus shipping.

73, Bob
WØYVA
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[Drakelist] Drake "4 line" Crystals FS

[Ken, W8EK]

Drake "4 line" Crystals For Sale:

I have some crystals that can be used in the
Drake "4 line" to give additional frequency
coverage. The crystals say R-4 B on them, but
should be suitable for most any of the rigs
in the "4 line".

Crystal Frequency gives band coverage of
(All in MHz)
13.6 -> 2.5 to 3.0
14.1 -> 3.0 to 3.5
15.6 -> 4.5 to 5.0
18.6 -> 7.5 to 8.0
27.1 -> 16.0 to 16.5
27.6 -> 16.5 to 17.0

All crystals are $10 each plus shipping from Florida.

Thanks.
73,
Ken Simpson, W8EK
Voice Phone (352) 732-8400





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[Drakelist] Drake for Sale

[Robert Sullivan]

Many Drake items ... microphones, TR-4C, RV-4, R-4C, T-4XC, Noise Blanker,
AC-4, DX Eng processor, etc etc ...

See here:
http://www.isquare.com/personal_pages/drake.htm

Thank you!

73, Bob
W0YVA
http://www.isquare.com/personal_pages/ras-hardware.htm
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[Drakelist] Drake manuals

[Bill]

Hello all...I found a few manuals in my collection...T4, R4 and 
MN2000...all original and in good condition


I figure 10 for each???

73

Bill

Wa2jhs


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[Drakelist] Drake Crystals FS

[Ken, W8EK]

I have some crystals that can be used in the
Drake "4 line" to give additional frequency
coverage.  The crystals say R-4 B on them, but
should be suitable for most any of the rigs
in the "4 line".

Crystal Frequency gives band coverage of
(All in MHz)
13.5 -> 2.4 to 2.9
13.6 -> 2.5 to 3.0
14.1 -> 3.0 to 3.5
15.1 -> 4.0 to 4.5
15.6 -> 4.5 to 5.0
18.6 -> 7.5 to 8.0
22.1 -> 11.0 to 11.5
24.6 -> 13.5 to 14.0
25.6 -> 14.5 to 15.0
26.6 -> 15.5 to 16.0
27.1 -> 16.0 to 16.5
27.6 -> 16.5 to 17.0
28.1 -> 17.0 to 17.5
28.6 -> 17.5 to 18.0

All crystals are $10 each, or five for $40,
plus shipping from Florida.

Thanks.

73,

Ken, W8EK

Ken Simpson
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Voice Phone  (352) 732-8400







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[Drakelist] Drake R-4C Problem

[Dale Parfitt]

I have a nice R-4C that has an issue I have never seen before. The AGC only 
functions in Slow mode. The AGC switch checks out as  does the Function switch. 
A previous owner had jumbled the wires to the AGC switch (probably trying to 
fix the problem)- I am close to 100% sure they are now correct- but the problem 
 persists. In all positions except Slow, the AGC voltage is high, around -75VDC 
 from memory and thus cuts off the stages controlled  by AGC. In Slow, the RX 
appears to function normally and S meter readings  are OK.

Anyone have a suggestion?

 

Tnx,

Dale W4OP

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Re: [Drakelist] DRAKE R7A jump the frequency

[DW Harms (Dick)]

Hello Demis,

Guess the PLL needs adjustment, check the procedure in the service manual. I 
had something similar in my TR7 which was solved that way.

73, Dick PA2DW



Verstuurd vanaf mijn iPhone

> Op 10 okt. 2017 om 10:55 heeft Demis Bertoni  het volgende 
> geschreven:
> 
> Hi All, 
> I've problem with my R7A, this morning during a QSO at 14,222, the reception 
> frequency jumped directly to 12,222 for a few seconds to return to 14,222. I 
> tried to rotate the band switch, the up and down buttons, but occasionally 
> the frequency jumps. Where's the problem?
> 
> Do you have a solution to this problem?
>  
> Many thanks for possible help.
>  
> My best 73's
> -- 
> IZ4ORS - Demis Bertoni
> Via Rebecchi, 13 - 41015 Nonantola
> (Modena) - Italy
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[Drakelist] DRAKE R7A jump the frequency

[Demis Bertoni]

Hi All,
I've problem with my R7A, this morning during a QSO at 14,222, the
reception frequency jumped directly to 12,222 for a few seconds to return
to 14,222. I tried to rotate the band switch, the up and down buttons, but
occasionally the frequency jumps. Where's the problem?

Do you have a solution to this problem?

Many thanks for possible help.

My best 73's
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Via Rebecchi, 13 - 41015 Nonantola
(Modena) - Italy
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[Drakelist] Drake Items FS

[Ken, W8EK]

Drake Items For Sale:
.
.

Drake 1525 EM DTMF Touch Tone Microphone

This is the mic that was used to add a touchtone pad to
many rigs in the 70s and 80s. Four pin mic plug.
This one has been used, but is in good shape and
includes paper work. $35
.
.

Drake TV-3300-LP Low Pass TVI Filter:

A low pass TVI filter is added to the transmitter to
reduce harmonic interference. All of these will handle
full legal power, have SO-239 connectors in and out,
and are 50 ohm filters.

This is the latest, most modern low pass filter made by
Drake. Its cut off frequency is just above 10 meters.
It will handle 1500 W below 30 MHz, and has 80 db minimum
attenuation above 41 MHz. It has extra attenuation in the
40 MHz region where many TVs have their IFs. It is designed
for 52 ohms, and has low insertion loss.

This one looks fine and works fine.

Paper work is included for $30.
.
.

Original Drake manuals For Sale:

These are all original manuals for R L Drake equipment, and are not 
copies.


Drake LF1 and LF6 Line Filters $3
Drake R7/TR7 Accessory Filter Installation $5
Drake TV-300-HP/TV-75 HP High Pass Filters $3
Drake TR-22, 2 meter FM transceiver $10
Drake TR-22 C - original Drake spiral bound - $10

The above are original manuals for Drake equipment.


Prices do not include shipping from Florida.


I also have many other accessories available such as many
different types of microphones, HTs, VHF and UHF rigs, HF
and VHF/UHF antennas, connectors, miscellaneous accessories,
etc.
Just too many to list here. Please e-mail your requests.


Thanks.

73,

Ken, W8EK

Ken Simpson
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[Drakelist] Drake Transverters

[Milton J. Taylor]

Anyone have a 6 meter transverter for my C-Line?

Thanks,
Milt Taylor, WA3MDS
Sent from my iPad

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[Drakelist] Drake collection.

[Wayne W4RXN]

Hello all. Just testing the water here. I have some Drake equipment including a 
C-Line, two tranceivers and external VFO's, a tuner, and speakers ,power 
supplies, etc. I was wondering if there is a good Kenwood tech here. I have a 
very nice looking TS-930 with all the bells and whistles that has a blown power 
supply. I do not know what else could be wrong with it. I need to scale down my 
equipment and just have one nice rig to use, so I would love to get the 930 
back on the air. It has a very special value to me because my late brother, 
WA4CFG left it to me. I think RF Parts or Mouser Electronics may have the parts 
to repair the 930. If it can not be fixed, then I would entertain some trade 
deals for a nice newer tranceiver. Thanks to all. 73 W4RXN Wayne___
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Re: [Drakelist] Drake TR-7 Newby

[Jim Shorney]

Hi Bob,

On Wed, 7 Sep 2016 14:09:05 -0500, Bob Burkett wrote:

>I am engaged in repair of a Drake TR-7.  Would someone please tell me where
>I can buy some of the small intra-board coax cables?  If I have to make
>them, where do I get the connectors ... and by what name do I refer to them?

This was recently discussed in the Yahoo DrakeRadio group. The upshot is no one
really knows. A suitable cable type was possibly identified but the connectors
themselves remain something of a mystery. You may be able to retrofit with some
more modern connectors.

>Is there a list of reputable sources from which I could purchase
>transistors, capacitors, etc in the one or two quantity level for these
>older radios?


PA deck parts can be purchased from RFParts. Mouser is a good source for most
ofther stuff. There is a lot of info and resources listed at wb4hfn.com.

73

-Jim
NU0C

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[Drakelist] Drake TR-7 Newby

[Bob Burkett]

I am new to this forum, so bear with me.

I am engaged in repair of a Drake TR-7.  Would someone please tell me where
I can buy some of the small intra-board coax cables?  If I have to make
them, where do I get the connectors ... and by what name do I refer to them?


Is there a list of reputable sources from which I could purchase
transistors, capacitors, etc in the one or two quantity level for these
older radios?

73's

Bob Burkett  K5DCZ
mathisfun@gmail.com
972-839-9652

*I would rather have questions that can't be answered than answers that
can't be questioned.*
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Re: [Drakelist] Drake R-8 vs R-8b

[Arthur Delibert]

If he's interested in shortwave broadcast listening or DXing, one big 
difference is that the synchronous detector on the R-8B has selectable 
sidebands, so if one side of the signal is suffering interference from a
 nearby station, he can switch to the other.  The synchronous detector 
on the R-8 and the R-8A isn't sideband selectable.  Unlike some 
synchronous detectors, the one on the R-8B works quite well in my 
experience.  

Hope this helps.

Art, KB3FJO

Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2016 00:40:37 +
From: k7...@comcast.net
To: drakelist@zerobeat.net
Subject: [Drakelist] Drake R-8 vs R-8b

A close friend who is facing some health challenges is considering a Drake R-8  
or a R-8B receiver, among others including a R-1000. FRG-7000.  What is the 
difference between the R-8 and R-8B when considering Drake?
Thank you   joe   k7mks


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[Drakelist] Drake R-8 vs R-8b

[k7mks]

A close friend who is facing some health challenges is considering a Drake R-8 
or a R-8B receiver, among others including a R-1000. FRG-7000. What is the 
difference between the R-8 and R-8B when considering Drake? 

Thank you joe k7mks 

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[Drakelist] Drake Auction

[Keyon Customer]

I will have a large auction of Drake, C line, 7 line and assys,, on Sat. 
Nov.5th. You can attend in person or via internet. Details will be posted 
later. (also much Collins, JRC, Johnson, etc and towers and ants. Tnx & 73's, 
Jenks K5YNZ 
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[Drakelist] Drake TR4 Info

[John Back]

Hi Guys

I am looking for a good photo of the top and bottom of the circuit 
board in the Drake TR4 PTO. If you have these photos please email them 
to me I really need them.


73 John WJ4PB

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[Drakelist] Drake Wattmeters and other items FS

[Ken, W8EK]

Drake Wattmeters and other Drake Items For Sale:


Drake WH-7 HF Wattmeter:

The Drake WH-7 is a directional through-line wattmeter
for 1.8 to 30 MHz that matches the TR-7 series, although
it can be used with any HF rigs. A removable coupler
provides remote metering and allows convenient positioning
of your coaxial cable. It has three calibrated scales of
0-20, 0-200 and 0-2000 watts. A fourth calibrated scale
provides direct reading VSWR information, and is switch
selected from the front panel. The WH7 has a wired remotable
coupler with SO-239 input and output connectors.
6.9 x 5.3 x 7.5 inches, 3 lbs.

This one works fine and looks fine.

With paper work for $135.


Drake WV-4 VHF Wattmeter:

The Drake WV-4 is a directional through line wattmeter
that covers from 20 thru 200 MHz, and matches the Drake
4 line. It was designed for VHF, but will also covers
10 and 15 meters in addition to the VHF bands.

It has selectable calibrated scales of 0-100 and 0-1000
watts forward and 0-100 and 0-1000 watts reflected power.
Accuracy is ± 5% of reading, 1% of full scale.

The WV-4 has a remote coupler, with SO-239 connectors in
and out.

This particular unit looks good, and works fine as well.
With paper work for $75.


Drake TV-1000-LP
This filter may also be used on the low end of six meters, as well
as on HF. It is good for 1000 W below 30 MHz, and about 200 W up to
52 MHz. $30


Drake 1525 EM Touchtone (DTMF) Microphone
This is the mic that was used to add a touchtone pad to
many rigs in the 70s and 80s. Normal hand mic from the
front, but a touchtone pad on the back. Four pin mic
plug. This one has been used, but is in good shape and
includes paper work. $35


Original Drake manuals:

These are all original manuals for R L Drake equipment,
and are not copies.

Drake LF1 and LF6 Line Filters $3
Drake R7/TR7 Accessory Filter Installation $5
Drake TV-100-LP and TV-1000 LP Low Pass Filters $3
Drake TV-300-HP/TV-75 HP High Pass Filters $3
Drake TR-22, 2 meter FM transceiver $10
Drake TR-22 C - original Drake spiral bound - $10

The above are original manuals for Drake equipment.


I also have many other accessories available such as many
different types of microphones, HTs, VHF and UHF rigs, HF
and VHF/UHF antennas, connectors, miscellaneous accessories,
etc.
Just too many to list here. Please e-mail your requests.

Prices do not include shipping from Florida.

Thanks.

73,

Ken, W8EK

Ken Simpson
E-mail to w...@flham.net or w...@arrl.net
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Re: [Drakelist] Drake B-l ine Cabinet Painting

[Gary Poland]

Joe,
  I can’t say for sure but I doubt any cabinets were shipped without the 
lettering. The single letters on the back were to match up receiver / 
transmitter mixer crystal drift characteristics, is Red, Green, and Blue.

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[Drakelist] Drake B-l ine Cabinet Painting

[k7mks]

Did Drake release new B-line cabinets without any white letting on the R-4B 
cabinets such as S-meter zero, Phone jack Notch on the R-4B and Anti-Vox Vox 
Mic on the TX-4B or were the cabinets shipped pure black with no white 
lettering? 

What is the significance of a large letter ":C" stamped in black after the 
serial number of a receiver or transmitter. 

It there any effective way to reduce the copper chassis discoloration?. 

Thank you joe k7mk3 
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[Drakelist] Drake equipment for sale

[Charles E Kaiser]

Hello,

I have for sale.

TR-4C sideband transceiver, no noise blanker,

RV-4 remote VFO, 

AC-4 power supply, 

MS-4 speaker  

Digital readout (DD-103 Universal Digital Dial) by Electronic Specialty 
Products LLC

Have 2 sets of final too.

No microphone or watt meter.

I am the original owner. Do not have the boxes. Selling as a complete station, 
will not divide, $700.00 firm. If have to ship, shipping charges not included.

Can be picked up at Dayton Hamvention.

You can e-mail me at kd8...@arrl.net   with your phone 
number for more information.

Pictures on QRZ  KD8JZR

Thank you;

Charles - KD8JZR


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[Drakelist] Drake L4B Amp

[Bill Watson]

Anyone interested in a L4B amp? Message me for details if you are. Price is
$1100.00 Possible meet for pick-up,depends on your location.   KC4WNI
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[Drakelist] DRAKE TWINS FOR SALE.

[ARDUJENSKI]

==
 
DRAKE STATION:T-XB. R-4B, PS, two MS-4  speakers, MN-2000 ATU, and DRAKE 
1000 watt low pass filter, Drake DL-1000 Dummy  Load,
D-104 desk mic... was listed  for$899
 
Price  lowered to $499 but you have to arrange  shipping.
 
==
 
This station was refurbished by WB4HFN and kept in  storage.
 
 
 
Alan KB7MBI
Woodinville, WA
425.788.3612
 
Alan  KB7MBI

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Re: [Drakelist] Drake t-4xc sidetone problem

[Gary Poland]

Paul,
  If my memory serves me right, and that’s rare anymore, HI HI ... try 
replacing C107, a 60 mfd electrolytic capacitor in your T-4XC.

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[Drakelist] Drake t-4xc sidetone problem

[Paolo Emanuelli IK1QHB]

good evening guys

I would like to ask for advice on the repair of a pair of drake t-4XC that have 
a similar problem.

the first:

During transmission in cw, sidetone returns normally, except that in addition 
to the manipulation telegraph with a normal note, has a second whistle with the 
same frequency note, that should not be there ...
I know there is some problem on the circuit sidetone but I would like an 
opinion on who is more experienced than me.


The second:

The second t-4XC (that is, what iuse every day as main rig) recently has the 
sidetone note  it moves a few dozen hertz up and down (only the sidetone 
note….not in air)  few things; only an attentive ear can find…. 
For me a bit annoying though, and if possible I would like to fix it.

can somebody help me?

Many Many thanks

Paul, IK1QHB
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[Drakelist] Drake filters

[Gary Thostenson]

Sent from my iPad

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Gary Thostenson 
> Date: December 16, 2015 at 4:47:55 PM CST
> To: drakel...@zerobeat.com
> Subject: Drake filters
> 
> The fl-250 has been sold. I still have the fl-500 and the
> Fl-1500. They are still $90.00 a piece shipped or
> $170.00 shipped for both. Thanks very much. Email me at my QRZ
> Address. Gary Thostenson W9VS
> 
> Sent from my iPad
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[Drakelist] Drake Items FS

[Ken, W8EK]

Drake items for sale

DTMF Touch Tone Microphone, Low Pass Filters, plus
many original Drake manuals


Drake 1525 EM Touchtone DTMF Microphone
This is the mic that was used to add a touchtone pad to
many rigs in the 70s and 80s. It is a normal hand mic
from the front, but has a touchtone pad on the back.
Four pin mic plug. This particular unit has been used,
but is in good shape and includes paper work. $38


Drake Low Pass TVI Filters:

A low pass TVI filter is added to the transmitter to
reduce harmonic interference. All of these will handle
full legal power, have SO-239 connectors in and out,
and are 50 ohm filters.

Drake TV-3300-LP Low Pass Filter
This modern low pass filter has been optimized to have more
attenuation in the 40 MHz region, where many TVs have their
IF. It is good for 1000 Watts "average" according to the manual,
and has over 80 db attenuation at 41 MHz. This one looks great,
and includes the paper work. $30

Drake TV-1000-LP Low Pass Filter
This filter may also be used on the low end of six meters, as
well as on HF. It is good for 1000 W below 30 MHz, and about
200 W up to 52 MHz. $30

Johnson 250-20
This cylindrical low pass filter has a cut off frequency of
45 MHz, 75 db attenuation, and is adjustable. Rated at 1000 W
AM, or 5000 W PEP SSB. It is adjustable so you can get rid
of more TVI, and is rated to handle higher power. A real
win-win situation. $30


Original Drake manuals:

These are all original manuals for R L Drake equipment, and
are not copies.

Drake Equipment of Radio Communications brochure $10
features TR-7, UV-3, L-7, R-7, MN-2700 and associated accessories
New Drake Products - PS-75, SP-75, RP-700, AK75, AA75 $2

Drake AC-3 Power Supply - single sheet w/schematic $4
Drake LF1 and LF6 Line Filters $3
Drake PS7 Power Supply $7
Drake R7/TR7 Accessory Filter Installation $5
Drake "Surge Shunt" Transient Arrester $4
Drake TV-100-LP and TV-1000 LP Low Pass Filters $3
Drake TV-300-HP/TV-75 HP High Pass Filters $3
Drake TV-3300-LPF $2
Drake TR-22, 2 meter FM transceiver $10
Drake TR-22 C - spiral bound - $10
Drake WV-4 VHF Wattmeter $8

The above are original manuals for Drake equipment.


I also have many other accessories of many different brands
available.
Just too many to list here. Please e-mail your requests.


Prices do not include shipping from Florida.

Thanks.

73,

Ken, W8EK

Ken Simpson
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[Drakelist] Drake MS4 SPEAKERS

[Bill Watson]

I have for sale 2(two) MS4 speakers. Both of them Have been professionally
refurbished and restored. They are near collector quality. Price is firm at
ninety dollars each and buyer to pay shipping by the carrier of your
choice. Pictures on request.  Bill Watson KC4WNI
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[Drakelist] Drake and other vintage radios FS, moving to FL soon

[kc9cdt]

Hello everyone
I have broken up the station and am selling each item spate (will also 
entertain a bundle)

1)   Hallicrafters SX-115 $1200.00 Beautiful condition
 

2) National HRO-60 Beautiful condition. $500 
 . 
3) Viking Ranger II $450. Very nice condion

4) Viking ranger I $200. fair condition

5) 2- Hallicrafters PS-150 power supplies (rebuilt) $150 each 
 
6) Drake R-4C SHERWOOD High S/N $1200. Good as it gets
 
7) Drake T-4XC High S/N $400 excellent condition
 
8) Drake L-4B with Heathkit Shop PS upgrade $1200. excellent condition full 
output(also I will include the sofkey kit from Harbach I have)

9) Drake R-4B shiney copper excellent cond. $ 450. hears great!

10) Collins KWM-2 RE $1200.  excellent condition
 
11) Collins 32S-1 $400 CCA VG

12) Collins 32S-3 $700 CCA VG
  
13) - Collins 516-F2 RE $400   CCA VG  

14) Collins 312-B3 RE $300 excellent condition
 
15) 2- Drake MS-4 $75 each 
 
16) HP 410B $100 works
 
17) Eico 235 VTVM $30  works
 
18) HP 200CD oscillator $50 works

19) Alpha 91b AMP with extra tubes $2400 Full output & excellent condition, 
legal limit + no sweat all day long. (2 new spares would be $600 alone)
  
Please contact off list. 
Shipping is not included and some items will be pickup only or you arrange 
pack/ship. 
Postal MO, cashiers check, cash(if pickup) or PayPal only if verified account & 
address 
  
PLease let me know if you have interest/questions etc. 
  
Thanks, 
73, 
Lee KC9CDT good in QRZ. 

 

Lee Simmonds
Summit DCS LLC
 
260-799-4077 Office
260-403-6936 Cell
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[Drakelist] Drake R8 Receiver

[James Tills]

Does anyone have a source for or willing to part with the original front 
two feet for an R8 Receiver? Mine didn't come with the correct ones. The 
originals probably broke off in the past?  Name your price.  Thanks   
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[Drakelist] Drake Antenna Tuner and related items FS

[Ken, W8EK]

Drake MN-4 C Antenna Tuner and Related Items For Sale:


Drake MN-4 C

The Drake MN-4 C is a 300 watt antenna tuner covering from
160 thru 10 meters. It features a very large wattmeter, that
can also read SWR. There is also an antenna switch built in.

The MN-4 C is much different than the plain MN-4. It is a better
match for the 7 line than the 4 line. It really is very close to an
MN-75.

This unit looks like new. I can not find a scratch or defect on it.
It includes the original manual, in the original box (including the
four packing pillars) for only $125.


Drake B-1000 Balun

This balun can be used on almost any of the Drake tuners. It is
rated to take a full KW. Compared to other KW rated baluns, this
one is MUCH more heavy duty, and also is quite scarce. $90


Buy both the MN-4 C and B-1000 for $200.


Drake Low Pass TVI Filters:

A low pass TVI filter is added to the transmitter to reduce harmonic
interference. All of these will handle full legal power, have SO-239
connectors in and out, and are 50 ohm filters.

Drake TV-3300-LP Low Pass Filter
This modern low pass filter has been optimized to have more
attenuation in the 40 MHz region, where many TVs have their
IF. It is good for 1000 Watts average according to the manual,
and has over 80 db attenuation at 41 MHz. This one looks great,
and includes the paper work. $30

Drake TV-1000-LP Low Pass Filter
This filter may also be used on the low end of six meters, as well as
on HF. It is good for 1000 W below 30 MHz, and about 200 W up to
52 MHz. $30

Johnson 250-20
This cylindrical low pass filter has a cut off frequency of 45 MHz,
75 db attenuation, and is adjustable. Rated at 1000 W AM, or
5000 W PEP SSB. It is adjustable so you can get rid of more TVI,
and is rated to handle higher power. A real win-win situation. $30


Classic Drake UV-3, 2 meter/440 MHz FM Transceiver:

The UV-3 was manufactured by the R.L.Drake Company in
Miamisburg Ohio in the late 1970's. It is a classic!
It is one of the first fully synthesized rigs covering both the
2 meter and 440 MHz bands, and optionally 220 MHz.

Frequency coverage is 144-148 MHz and 440-450 MHz.
It has exceptional adjacent channel and intermodulation rejection
due to having a six pole crystal filter and eight pole ceramic
filters.

Sub-audible CTCSS PL tones were not originally included with the
UV-3, but this unit has a Comm Specs TE-32 mounted on top of it
to produce all of the tones, selectable by a switch.

This transceiver works 100% as best I can determine on 2 m and 440
MHz and is in extremely good cosmetic condition. It has the 220 MHz
option, which does not appear to work.

It includes the original Drake hand mic, power cord, and paper
work for $350.


I also have many other accessories available such as many
different types of microphones, HTs, HF, VHF and UHF rigs, HF
and VHF/UHF antennas, etc.
Just too many to list here. Please e-mail your requests.


Prices do not include shipping from Florida.

Thanks.

73,

Ken, W8EK

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[Drakelist] Drake equipment for sale

[kc9cdt]

I reluctantly am selling my wonderful Drake equipment, and I wanted to give all 
of you a chance before going to other sites.
This equipment is Premium quality. Cosmetics are wonderful. All units work 
well. Currently working as a complete station and I would be glad to QSO on the 
air with a prospective buyer.
 
I would like to sell the station as one, then the AMP separately however if 
that does not work I will later sell each item separately.
 
1) Drake R-4C with ALL Sherwood mods except the one for FS-4. Very High S/N, 
All filters INCLUDING AM filter Hears superbly. This is one superb RX.
2) Drake T-4X Very High S/N, working well
3) Drake AC-4, with  Heathkit shop upgrade
4) Drake MS-4 speaker

All for $ 1,700.00  (for what this is a great price) + shipping. Pickup 
preferred or meet somewhere.

5) Drake L-4B Excellent cosmetic and working condition. Has Heathkit shop power 
supply kit installed so this is good to go. Also, I replaced all components 
when I did the PS upgrade that Evan (L-4B Guru) suggested..
Asking $ 1200.00.

6) Beautiful Drake R-4B in great condition, SHINEY copper chassis, very, very 
little spotting. Works superbly.
Asking $450.00

7) Drake AC-4 PS in good condition (no PS upgrades done) but works fine.  
Asking $125.00
8) Drake MS-4 speaker very nice as well  Asking $75.00

I really don't want to ship the AMP for obvious reasonsso pickup (or meet 
somewhere reasonable is OK) I will ship it at your expense if absolutely 
necessary. Postal MO, Cashiers check (must clear) or cash is OK, no PayPal 
please.

Also, You are welcome to come see this equipment in person.
Please contact OFF list.
Give me a call or e-mail with any questions. I am good in QRZ...KC9CDT Columbia 
City, IN 46725

73,
Lee
 

 
260-403-6936 Cell
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[Drakelist] Drake unobtainium! Model 1544 RV75/R7/R75 Adapter Kit

[Bruce Felder]

New in original box with original Drake documentation. Very rare Drake Model 
1544 RV75/R7/R75 Adapter Kit.

Allows R7(A)/TR7(A) to share an RV75 synthesized VFO.

Photos on request.

Best offer.

Dr. Bruce Felder, K3BF
Pensacola, FL
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[Drakelist] Drake Gear

[Bill Watson]

For Sale, Drake TR4CWrit. SN 44110  Has been checked and serviced in April
2014. SSB filters swept,have results. Pictures on request. $600.00 Buyer
pays shipping  no noise blanker. email for more info, Bill, KC4WNI, Kentucky
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[Drakelist] Drake Collection for Sale

[Bob Burton]

Hello Drakelist. I am a collector of Drake who is now unCollecting his
collection. My call is W8WO.

My collection includes: a 1A; an unmodified C-Line purchased in 1977 along
with an L-4B; a TR-4 and RV-4; an SPR-4 and FS-4; a 2B and 2BQ; plus other
Drake gear, including a Theta-550 Communications Terminal.

A complete list and photos are on Flickr. Here is the link:

W8WO Drake Collection on Flickr https://flic.kr/s/aHskgjWRoZ

( https://flic.kr/s/aHskgjWRoZ )

It has been years since I used the Drake gear. The current operating
condition of the gear is unknown, and the equipment is being sold as is.

I am offering all the Drake items together, not individually. The buyer
will be responsible for all aspects of pickup in Caledonia, Michigan, near
Grand Rapids.

An auction has begun on ebay (“Ham Radio Collection Drake”) with a starting
bid of $3,500. The auction ends on Sunday, July 26, at 8PM Eastern Time.

I thank you for allowing me to share this information.

73, Bob / dew...@gmail.com
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[Drakelist] Drake FA-7 (fan)

[Bill Watson]

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
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Re: [Drakelist] Drake FA-7 (fan)

[Jim Shorney]

On Sun, 21 Jun 2015 18:45:17 -0700, Bill Watson wrote:

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


The FA-7 is an off-the-shelf fan. Somewhere in the bowels of the internet you
should be able to find the OEM make and model. If not, I can look on one of
mine tomorrow. It's a 19 CFM fan, IIRC. I have a box full of the Papst 32 CFM
version, but those are way too noisy for the average ham shack (nice upgrade
for the DL-1000 though...).

73

-Jim
NU0C

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Re: [Drakelist] Drake FA-7 (fan)

[W4AWM]

 
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


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Re: [Drakelist] Drake FA-7 (fan)

[Jim Shorney]

On Sun, 21 Jun 2015 23:59:09 -0500, Jim Shorney wrote:


The FA-7 is an off-the-shelf fan. 

Ah, here we go: Comair/Roton Sprite model SU2C1, 1900rpm, 20cfm of airflow, 
noise output of only 26.2dba. 

http://www.alliedelec.com/Images/Products/Datasheets/BM/COMAIR_ROTRON/Comair-Rotron_Enclosure-and-Cooling_5990220.pdf


73

-Jim
NU0C


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[Drakelist] Drake UV-3 plus other items FS

[Ken Simpson, W8EK]

Drake UV-3 Transceiver, Power Supply, Low Pass TVI Filter For Sale:


Classic Drake UV-3, 2 meter/440 MHz FM Transceiver:

The UV-3 was manufactured by the R.L.Drake Company in Miamisburg
Ohio in the late 1970's. It is a classic!
It is fully synthesized and covers both the 2 meter and 440 MHz
bands -- one of the first.

Frequency coverage is 144-148 MHz and 440-450 MHz.
It features modular heavy duty construction.
It has exceptional adjacent channel and intermodulation rejection
due to having a six pole crystal filter and eight pole ceramic filters.
Transmitter is Direct FM and has excellent transmit audio.

Sub-audible CTCSS PL tones were not originally included with the
UV-3, but this unit has a Comm Specs TE-32 mounted on top of it
to produce all of the tones, selectable by a switch.

This transceiver works 100% as best I can determine and is in
extremely good cosmetic condition. I can only find one scratch
that is only visible if the light is just right.

It includes the original Drake hand mic, power cord, and both
operating and service manuals for $350.


Drake TV-1000-LP Low Pass Filter:

This low pass filter may also be used on the low end of six meters,
as well as on HF. It is good for 1000 W below 30 MHz, and about
200 W up to 52 MHz. $30


Kenwood PS-30 Power Supply:

This 20 amp 13 V DC supply was originally made to go with the
Kenwood TS-120/130 series of transceivers, but it also matches
the TS-430/440, and is actually a much more rugged power supply
than the PS-430 often used with the TS-430 or TS-440. It features
large heat sinks and automatic overload reset. Ripple voltage is
less than 20 mv at 13.8 VDC, 20 A.

The PS-30 has a heavy duty power cord with the standard 6 pin
molex connector as used by many Kenwood, Icom and some
Yaesu rigs. It also has terminals on the back for lower
current output, such as for a 2 meter or dual band rig.

This one works fine and looks good as well. It includes paper
work for $125.


I also have many other accessories available such as many
different types of microphones, HTs, VHF and UHF rigs, HF
and VHF/UHF antennas, connectors, miscellaneous accessories,
etc.
Just too many to list here. Please e-mail your requests.

Prices do not include shipping from Florida.


Thanks.

73,

Ken, W8EK

Ken Simpson
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[Drakelist] Drake CW 75

[Bill Watson]

Hello To All, I am looking for the CW 75 keyer component to match the Drake
7 line. Looking for one in very good shape. 73, Bill, KC4WNI
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[Drakelist] Drake 7 Line gray plastic end finishing pieces for front panels

[Bruce Felder]

I have 4 new ones.  $30 shipped.

Dr. Bruce Felder, K3BF
Pensacola, FL

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[Drakelist] Drake FS-4

[Gary Thostenson]

Hi to the group:
  I need a little help. Does anyone on the list know
of someone who repairs the Drake FS-4 synthesizers?
If so please let me know. I have one that needs a little
TLC done to it. Please email me at my QRZ email address.
Thanks very much.  Gary W9VS


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[Drakelist] Drake Hand-held Microphone

[Bill Watson]

Anyone know of a hand-held mic to use with a TR7?  Such as a model
number,brand name. Just want to try a hand-held. I'll take some suggestions
on what works and what doesn't. 73, KC4WNI
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Re: [Drakelist] Drake Hand-held Microphone

[Gary Poland]

Bill,
   The matching hand mic for the TR-7 was the 7073DM .

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Re: [Drakelist] Drake Hand-held Microphone

[J. Steven Cochrane]

The Drake 7073DM made for the TR7, made in Japan, works great. Section 2-4.3 in 
the owners manual explains the proper mic selection and Fig. 2-3 shows the 
wiring diagram.
 Steve w7jsc


From: Bill Watson 
Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2015 4:24 PM
To: drakelist@zerobeat.net 
Subject: [Drakelist] Drake Hand-held Microphone


Anyone know of a hand-held mic to use with a TR7?  Such as a model number,brand 
name. Just want to try a hand-held. I'll take some suggestions on what works 
and what doesn't. 73, KC4WNI





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[Drakelist] Drake WH7 Wattmeter

[Bill Watson]

Hello To All, Can anyone tell me how difficult it is to find the Drake WH7
wattmeter and any idea what the going price would be? Seems not many are
available. Any feedback appreciated.  73, Bill, KC4WNI
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[Drakelist] Drake TR7

[Bill Watson]

Hello, I am looking for the AUX-7 board for the Drake TR7 and also
interested in the DR-7 also. Any help much appreciated. 73,Bill, KC4WNI
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[Drakelist] Drake Logs

[Richard Tucker]

I have an original  R.L. Drake logbook from back in the day. Excellent, as
new condition.

Also two of the reproductions purchased from Joseph Roth in 2007.

 

Asking $25.00 plus few dollars for postage for all.

 

Rick Tucker

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[Drakelist] Drake C-4

[Gary Thostenson]

Hi to the group:
 I have a Drake C-4 Station console for sale.
It's also listed on QTH with a picture.
Asking $200.00 plus $25.00 for shipping.
Thanks very much.
Gary W9VS

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[Drakelist] Drake TR-4C rig for sale.

[Philip Grocki]

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.

 

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Re: [Drakelist] Drake TR-4C rig for sale.

[w4awm]

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 psgro...@sbcglobal.net
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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.
 
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[Drakelist] drake 2a

[rodney pajula]

need crystals for drake 2a 80meters and any others thanks  RED   N9GHE

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[Drakelist] Drake equipment for sale

[George- K4GM]

FL-2100 F$400 plus shipping

2C  and 2NT in excellent condition available for $500plus shipping
from 22554. Includes calibrator in 2C. Will ship double-boxed in
two packages. Works great and hate to sell but I can use only so
many radios! Also have stock R-4C for $325 plus shipping and stock
T-4XC for $250 plus shipping. Stock AC-4 $ 100 plus shipping. MS-4  $50 
plus shipping.

 Selling because I am reducing my Drake inventory. Contact
me outside of the reflector direct with questions.

Also have several MFJ tuners for sale and Yaesu FT-101 accessories

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[Drakelist] Drake TR7 filter wanted

[Gypsymt34]

Hello all,
Any of you have a TR7  500khz filter that you feel is excess and would  
like to sell?
 
Contact  
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Re: [Drakelist] Drake TR7 filter accquirred

[Gypsymt34]

Hi Folks,  A fellow Drakester came through...thanks for reading.   Carl 
wd8nhk
 
 
In a message dated 11/22/2014 11:43:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
gypsym...@aol.com writes:

Hello all,
Any of you have a TR7  500khz filter that you feel is excess and  would 
like to sell?
Carl   WD8NHK 

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Re: [Drakelist] Drake R4B 5595 kHz oscillator/mixer

[Richard Knoppow]

- Original Message - 
From: Charles Bostian bost...@vt.edu

To: drakelist@zerobeat.net
Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 1:58 PM
Subject: [Drakelist] Drake R4B 5595 kHz oscillator/mixer


I am trying to bring my old R4B/T4XB combination back to 
life after about

35 years of non-use.
The 5595 kHz oscillator part of the second mixer 12BE6 
circuit does not
oscillate.  I have tried several tubes with no effect.  As 
far as I can
determine, the tube is functioning normally and I can make 
the receiver
work (after a fashion) by injecting a 5595 kHz signal from 
an external
source. Before I take out/test/replace the handfull of Rs 
and Cs and also
look for a replacement xtal, I am wondering if anyone on 
the list has had a
similar problem.  In particular, can you recommend a 
source for a

replacement xtal?  Thanks!

Charles W4KEP

It may well be the crystal. Replacements can be 
obtained from International Crystal. I've bought many 
crystals from them and all were perfect. They know the 
parameters for Drake crystals.
You might want to post also to the other drake list 
at:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DrakeRadio/

It seems to me this is a fairly common problem.


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Re: [Drakelist] Drake R4B 5595 kHz oscillator/mixer

[Morrell Siegel]

the oscillator may be working but on another frequency. if you have a receiver 
that you can listen  around the 5595 wrap a few turns around the second mixer, 
hook it up to the receiver and tune around the frequency. you may have a cap or 
inductor that has changed value and the oscillator is still working. if the 
oscillator is working you can add or subtract capacitance or inductance to 
bring it to the correct frequency. i have done this many times and it works. 
mickey wa6fiz


On Nov 15, 2014, at 8:50 AM, Richard Knoppow 1oldle...@ix.netcom.com wrote:

 
 - Original Message - From: Charles Bostian bost...@vt.edu
 To: drakelist@zerobeat.net
 Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 1:58 PM
 Subject: [Drakelist] Drake R4B 5595 kHz oscillator/mixer
 
 
 I am trying to bring my old R4B/T4XB combination back to life after about
 35 years of non-use.
 The 5595 kHz oscillator part of the second mixer 12BE6 circuit does not
 oscillate.  I have tried several tubes with no effect.  As far as I can
 determine, the tube is functioning normally and I can make the receiver
 work (after a fashion) by injecting a 5595 kHz signal from an external
 source. Before I take out/test/replace the handful of Rs and Cs and also
 look for a replacement xtal, I am wondering if anyone on the list has had a
 similar problem.  In particular, can you recommend a source for a
 replacement xtal?  Thanks!
 
 Charles W4KEP
 
It may well be the crystal. Replacements can be obtained from 
 International Crystal. I've bought many crystals from them and all were 
 perfect. They know the parameters for Drake crystals.
You might want to post also to the other drake list at:
 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DrakeRadio/
 
It seems to me this is a fairly common problem.
 
 
 --
 Richard Knoppow
 Los Angeles
 WB6KBL
 dickb...@ix.netcom.com 
 
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[Drakelist] Drake R4B 5595 kHz oscillator/mixer

[Charles Bostian]

My thanks to everyone who has sent me ideas.  At one of your suggestions I
built a simple circuit to check the xtal performance.  It works fine -
series resonant at 5563.3 kHz and parallel resonant between 5599.1 and
5599.3 kHz.  So the problem must be in the four caps I haven't checked
yet.  Naturally they are the four hardest parts to get to!

Charles W4KEP

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Virginia Tech
1609 Kennedy Avenue
Blacksburg, VA 24060-5731
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Re: [Drakelist] Drake R4B 5595 kHz oscillator/mixer

[Dennis Monticelli]

It could very well be a bad crystal.  If you or a friend have a crystal not
too far from that frequency, you can wire it in and just see if the circuit
oscillates.

Dennis AE6C

On Sat, Nov 15, 2014 at 12:09 PM, Morrell Siegel mandbsie...@charter.net
wrote:

 the oscillator may be working but on another frequency. if you have a
 receiver that you can listen  around the 5595 wrap a few turns around the
 second mixer, hook it up to the receiver and tune around the frequency. you
 may have a cap or inductor that has changed value and the oscillator is
 still working. if the oscillator is working you can add or subtract
 capacitance or inductance to bring it to the correct frequency. i have done
 this many times and it works. mickey wa6fiz


 On Nov 15, 2014, at 8:50 AM, Richard Knoppow 1oldle...@ix.netcom.com
 wrote:

 
  - Original Message - From: Charles Bostian bost...@vt.edu
  To: drakelist@zerobeat.net
  Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 1:58 PM
  Subject: [Drakelist] Drake R4B 5595 kHz oscillator/mixer
 
 
  I am trying to bring my old R4B/T4XB combination back to life after
 about
  35 years of non-use.
  The 5595 kHz oscillator part of the second mixer 12BE6 circuit does not
  oscillate.  I have tried several tubes with no effect.  As far as I can
  determine, the tube is functioning normally and I can make the receiver
  work (after a fashion) by injecting a 5595 kHz signal from an external
  source. Before I take out/test/replace the handful of Rs and Cs and also
  look for a replacement xtal, I am wondering if anyone on the list has
 had a
  similar problem.  In particular, can you recommend a source for a
  replacement xtal?  Thanks!
 
  Charles W4KEP
 
 It may well be the crystal. Replacements can be obtained from
 International Crystal. I've bought many crystals from them and all were
 perfect. They know the parameters for Drake crystals.
 You might want to post also to the other drake list at:
  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DrakeRadio/
 
 It seems to me this is a fairly common problem.
 
 
  --
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  Los Angeles
  WB6KBL
  dickb...@ix.netcom.com
 
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[Drakelist] Drake R4B 5595 kHz oscillator/mixer

[Charles Bostian]

I am trying to bring my old R4B/T4XB combination back to life after about
35 years of non-use.
The 5595 kHz oscillator part of the second mixer 12BE6 circuit does not
oscillate.  I have tried several tubes with no effect.  As far as I can
determine, the tube is functioning normally and I can make the receiver
work (after a fashion) by injecting a 5595 kHz signal from an external
source. Before I take out/test/replace the handfull of Rs and Cs and also
look for a replacement xtal, I am wondering if anyone on the list has had a
similar problem.  In particular, can you recommend a source for a
replacement xtal?  Thanks!

Charles W4KEP

-- 

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Alumni Distinguished Professor of ECE Emeritus
Virginia Tech
1609 Kennedy Avenue
Blacksburg, VA 24060-5731
540-552-9327 (H)
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[Drakelist] Drake TR-7 question

[Randall M. Payne]

Trying again on this:  has anyone had a problem with the coax lead from 
the up converter to the high pass filter in the TR-7?  I cannot get the 
coax to stay plugged in.  Not sure if I'm just not doing it quite right 
or if there's a problem with the little fitting on the high pass filter 
switch where the coax plugs in.  It looks like the fitting may have 
opened up some where the coax shield should fit. The fitting does not 
appear to be getting a good grip on the shield of the coax.  Also, the 
center conductor of the coax, which should go into a socket on the 
board, just bends off to the side.  If anyone else has had a similar 
problem, I'd like to hear how you dealt with it.  I suppose you could 
just solder the coax into place, but I hate to be drastic about this if 
I can avoid that.


Thanks and 73,
Randy K4EZM


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Re: [Drakelist] Drake TR-7 question

[Jim Shorney]

The center conductor needs to be in precise alignment with the small socket
hole that it fits into. Not that easy to do by feel, you really need to get a
light and eyes on it. Unless the socket has been clipped short by someone who
mistook it for an ordinary component leg or the open end is obstructed by
something the center conductor should slip in easily once aligned correctly.
The shield clamp can be re-tensioned somewhat, but it's not meant to grab very
hard in the first place. It's mainly an electrical connection rather than a
physical restraint.

73

-Jim
NU0C


On Tue, 11 Nov 2014 21:53:10 -0500, Randall M. Payne wrote:

Trying again on this:  has anyone had a problem with the coax lead from 
the up converter to the high pass filter in the TR-7?  I cannot get the 
coax to stay plugged in.  Not sure if I'm just not doing it quite right 
or if there's a problem with the little fitting on the high pass filter 
switch where the coax plugs in.  It looks like the fitting may have 
opened up some where the coax shield should fit. The fitting does not 
appear to be getting a good grip on the shield of the coax.  Also, the 
center conductor of the coax, which should go into a socket on the 
board, just bends off to the side.  If anyone else has had a similar 
problem, I'd like to hear how you dealt with it.  I suppose you could 
just solder the coax into place, but I hate to be drastic about this if 
I can avoid that.

Thanks and 73,
Randy K4EZM


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Re: [Drakelist] Drake TC-2 Final Amp.

[Jim Shorney]

Is this it?

http://www.tubezone.net/pdf/8643.pdf



On Thu, 23 Oct 2014 16:41:17 -0400, Ted Schurter wrote:

Dear fellow Drake enthusiasts,

I know this may be a long shot, but I am attempting to get a TC-2, two meter 
transmitting converter on the air. It basically works, but has low output 
power. I suspect the final amp tube is weak.

The final output tube is a 8643 and I would like to find a data sheet on this 
device. I am told that the 8643 is a souped up version of a 5894, but I'm 
not sure how close the two devices are in actual operation.

So, does anyone out there have access to an 8643 data sheet. I have searched 
the internet without success.

73s,

Ted Schurter
WB2NVK

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[Drakelist] Drake 2B Crystal Calibrator

[Thomas Weigel]

Looking for the Drake internal crystal calibrator for the 2B.

Please contact Tom, ABØJ.



 

 

 

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Re: [Drakelist] [Drake] Band switch issue

[Gary Poland]

The single wire jumper that connects the DR-7 to the high pass filter module 
should toggle to ground as you turn the band switch, this resets the DR-7. I 
have had a bad U9005 or U9006 bad in the past. The actual receive will be off 
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[Drakelist] Drake TR4C

[Ruben Branco]

  Hi,
I bought my first Drake  about 25 years ago. Sold it later and then bought
another one, which was also sold.
Recently I acquired a Drake TR4C which this time around will be a keeper.
Hard to believe, that after 40 years, they still sound pretty damn good and
are great performers.
Thanks RLDrake Company.
Ruben   W2ARB
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[Drakelist] Drake 2AQ Q-Mult/speaker F/S

[K4GM-George]

Drake 2AQ for sale. Matches 2B receiver. Works well. Looks good. 
Pictures available.   Price: $150 includes shipping CONUS.


George K4GM

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[Drakelist] Drake reproduction front panels

[Mike Zak]

Oops, sorry, the pairs I have are for the T-4XB and R-4XB, not the T-4XB and 
R-4C.

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Re: [Drakelist] Drake R4B calibrator

[Rick Lutzinger]

Have you looked at ExpressPCB/ExpressSCH?  Great for what you are 
describing and the software is free.


Rick  KD6ZR


On 1/22/2014 8:42 PM, Doug Smith wrote:

Thanks Mike.  Good info.

I took a look at circad --- whew!  Pricey..  I've got a couple of 
projects that I've been wanting to have a board or two made up but not 
at that level of professionalism!


73,
Doug, W7KF


On Jan 20, 2014, at 10:04 PM, Mike Bryce proso...@sssnet.com 
mailto:proso...@sssnet.com wrote:



Gang

The purple pcbs are made by a company called osh park.

He ( they) have a thing for purple. Even the mailing envelopes are 
purple.


All the prototypes are purple. Go figure.

I use circad for the pcb layout software. I am currently teaching 
myself eagle. That's been slow.



Mike wb8vge

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Re: [Drakelist] Drake R4B calibrator

[cnixon]

THe only problem with the captive freeware from the places like 
Express is that you cannot do anything else with the result.  Not even 
print out the board layouts--only send them in to have them made.


There are several free packages...some good, others not so much, that do 
the same and are under the GNU free software environmnet.


I have used freePCB and the free version of viewmate from Pentalogix to 
generate standard gerber or plotting files for small boards--multi-layer 
are ok as well.  Learning the full automated process from schematic 
capture thru net list, etc to final art is an interesting passtime.  
Starting with a fully documented schematic with bill of material makes 
the capture process work very well--but it is sometimes contrary to the 
way us older guys develop stuff!


Cheers

Curt
KU8L




On 1/23/2014 7:27 AM, Rick Lutzinger wrote:


Have you looked at ExpressPCB/ExpressSCH?  Great for what you are 
describing and the software is free.


Rick  KD6ZR


On 1/22/2014 8:42 PM, Doug Smith wrote:

Thanks Mike.  Good info.

I took a look at circad --- whew!  Pricey..  I've got a couple of 
projects that I've been wanting to have a board or two made up but 
not at that level of professionalism!


73,
Doug, W7KF


On Jan 20, 2014, at 10:04 PM, Mike Bryce proso...@sssnet.com 
mailto:proso...@sssnet.com wrote:



Gang

The purple pcbs are made by a company called osh park.

He ( they) have a thing for purple. Even the mailing envelopes are 
purple.


All the prototypes are purple. Go figure.

I use circad for the pcb layout software. I am currently teaching 
myself eagle. That's been slow.



Mike wb8vge

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Re: [Drakelist] Drake R4B calibrator

[Mike Bryce]

Eagle PCB Cad will kick some butt, but it’s a steep learning curve

Free, for the trial version with no restrictions other than no pcb bigger than 
3 x 4 inches

I would never use software that locks into one company, ties all your work to 
them.


Mike Bryce WB8VGE

proso...@sssnet.com



On Jan 23, 2014, at 9:31 AM, cnixon cptc...@flash.net wrote:

 THe only problem with the captive freeware from the places like Express is 
 that you cannot do anything else with the result.  Not even print out the 
 board layouts--only send them in to have them made.
 
 There are several free packages...some good, others not so much, that do the 
 same and are under the GNU free software environmnet.
 
 I have used freePCB and the free version of viewmate from Pentalogix to 
 generate standard gerber or plotting files for small boards--multi-layer are 
 ok as well.  Learning the full automated process from schematic capture thru 
 net list, etc to final art is an interesting passtime.  Starting with a fully 
 documented schematic with bill of material makes the capture process work 
 very well--but it is sometimes contrary to the way us older guys develop 
 stuff!
 
 Cheers
 
 Curt
 KU8L
 
 
 
 
 On 1/23/2014 7:27 AM, Rick Lutzinger wrote:
 
 Have you looked at ExpressPCB/ExpressSCH?  Great for what you are describing 
 and the software is free.
 
 Rick  KD6ZR
 
 
 On 1/22/2014 8:42 PM, Doug Smith wrote:
 Thanks Mike.  Good info.
 
 I took a look at circad — whew!  Pricey..  I’ve got a couple of projects 
 that I’ve been wanting to have a board or two made up but not at that level 
 of professionalism!
 
 73,
 Doug, W7KF
 
 
 On Jan 20, 2014, at 10:04 PM, Mike Bryce proso...@sssnet.com wrote:
 
 Gang
 
 The purple pcbs are made by a company called osh park. 
 
 He ( they) have a thing for purple. Even the mailing envelopes are purple. 
 
 All the prototypes are purple. Go figure. 
 
 I use circad for the pcb layout software. I am currently teaching myself 
 eagle. That's been slow. 
 
 
 Mike wb8vge
 
 Sent from my iPad
 
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Re: [Drakelist] Drake R4B calibrator

[Doug Smith]

Thanks Mike.  Good info.

I took a look at circad — whew!  Pricey..  I’ve got a couple of projects that 
I’ve been wanting to have a board or two made up but not at that level of 
professionalism!

73,
Doug, W7KF


On Jan 20, 2014, at 10:04 PM, Mike Bryce proso...@sssnet.com wrote:

 Gang
 
 The purple pcbs are made by a company called osh park. 
 
 He ( they) have a thing for purple. Even the mailing envelopes are purple. 
 
 All the prototypes are purple. Go figure. 
 
 I use circad for the pcb layout software. I am currently teaching myself 
 eagle. That's been slow. 
 
 
 Mike wb8vge
 
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Re: [Drakelist] Drake R4B calibrator

[Jim Shorney]

Thanks, Mike. I'll have to give them a look. Purple is the color of royalty,
you know.

73

-Jim
NU0C

On Tue, 21 Jan 2014 00:04:46 -0500, Mike Bryce wrote:

Gang

The purple pcbs are made by a company called osh park. 

He ( they) have a thing for purple. Even the mailing envelopes are purple. 

All the prototypes are purple. Go figure. 

I use circad for the pcb layout software. I am currently teaching myself 
eagle. That's been slow. 


Mike wb8vge

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salad.
 

 On Jan 20, 2014, at 11:52 PM, Doug Smith d...@w7kf.com wrote:
 
 Found myself wondering the same thing.  Where do you get your boards made?  
 And, what software do you use to lay them out?  I ask because I have two of 
 the AC-4r kits and greatly admired the boards.
 
 73,
 Doug, W7KF
 http://www.w7kf.com
 
 
 On Jan 20, 2014, at 9:36 PM, Jim Shorney jshor...@inebraska.com wrote:
 
 
 It's PURPLE! Now I want to go find an R4B just so I can buy one.
 
 Where do you get purple boards made, Mike?
 
 73
 
 -Jim
 NU0C
 
 
 
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[Drakelist] Drake R4B calibrator

[Mike Bryce]

Boys and girls…

I’ve been working on a replacement calibrator for the drake R4b. This 
calibrator will output 100, 50, and 25 kHz signals. You select the output with 
a dip jumper. The output also pulses on and off, and again, you can turn that 
off if you don’t want it.

it has the same footprint as the original, and all wiring plugs into it with a 
MTA.100 header and plug.

This project is about done. I’m in the process of having a small run of pcbs 
made.

here is a link to some photos and ‘scope traces of its output


http://theheathkitshop.com/downloads/Drake%20R4b%20calibrator/

Mike, wb8vge




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Re: [Drakelist] Drake R4B calibrator

[Jim Shorney]

It's PURPLE! Now I want to go find an R4B just so I can buy one.

Where do you get purple boards made, Mike?

73

-Jim
NU0C

On Mon, 20 Jan 2014 14:16:28 -0500, Mike Bryce wrote:

Boys and girls…

I’ve been working on a replacement calibrator for the drake R4b. This 
calibrator will output 100, 50, and 25 kHz signals. You select the output with 
a dip jumper. The output also pulses on and off, and again, you can turn that 
off if you don’t want it.

it has the same footprint as the original, and all wiring plugs into it with a 
MTA.100 header and plug.

This project is about done. I’m in the process of having a small run of pcbs 
made.

here is a link to some photos and ‘scope traces of its output


http://theheathkitshop.com/downloads/Drake%20R4b%20calibrator/

Mike, wb8vge



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Re: [Drakelist] Drake R4B calibrator

[Doug Smith]

Found myself wondering the same thing.  Where do you get your boards made?  
And, what software do you use to lay them out?  I ask because I have two of the 
AC-4r kits and greatly admired the boards.

73,
Doug, W7KF
http://www.w7kf.com


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 It's PURPLE! Now I want to go find an R4B just so I can buy one.
 
 Where do you get purple boards made, Mike?
 
 73
 
 -Jim
 NU0C
 


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Re: [Drakelist] Drake R4B calibrator

[Mike Bryce]

Gang

The purple pcbs are made by a company called osh park. 

He ( they) have a thing for purple. Even the mailing envelopes are purple. 

All the prototypes are purple. Go figure. 

I use circad for the pcb layout software. I am currently teaching myself eagle. 
That's been slow. 


Mike wb8vge

Sent from my iPad

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salad.
 

 On Jan 20, 2014, at 11:52 PM, Doug Smith d...@w7kf.com wrote:
 
 Found myself wondering the same thing.  Where do you get your boards made?  
 And, what software do you use to lay them out?  I ask because I have two of 
 the AC-4r kits and greatly admired the boards.
 
 73,
 Doug, W7KF
 http://www.w7kf.com
 
 
 On Jan 20, 2014, at 9:36 PM, Jim Shorney jshor...@inebraska.com wrote:
 
 
 It's PURPLE! Now I want to go find an R4B just so I can buy one.
 
 Where do you get purple boards made, Mike?
 
 73
 
 -Jim
 NU0C
 
 
 
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[Drakelist] [Drake C-line Dials

[L L bahr]

Talking about Drake dials,  I'd like make a WARNING to the group.  (I have told 
this story before, but a long time ago.  The warning my save some VFO dials.) 

Back in the middle ages, (the 60s),  I had a TR-4 with metal gears in the VFO 
dial train.  I was in the habit of spinning the dial up and down the band until 
the VFO hit the stop pin.  I did this on a constant basis with no ill effects.  
Then Drake came out with the C-line twins and I had to have one of the new R-4C 
receivers and T-4XC transmitters.  When getting them I did the same thing to 
them as I did with my metal gear TR-4.  This was a BIG MISTAKE as the plastic 
gears started to bind up in the R-4C and the tuning became much more difficult. 
 Mind you this was happening to a rig around one week old.  I called Drake and 
they sent out a new VFO to swap out in my receiver.  I did this and again in 
about a week this new VFO was starting to bind up and turn harder then when 
new.  Drake sent me a third VFO which I installed and by then I suspected I was 
some how warping these plastic gears by banging them on the end stops.  So on 
the third VFO,  I no longer did this end stop banging and I never again had the 
problem.  So it was OK to do what I was doing with the brass gears, but not 
with those plastic gears.  I do know Drake did some experimenting back then 
with different plastic but I don't know if a permanent change was ever made 
over the long haul with plastic gears.  I do know the very last VFOs were again 
made out of brass, but there were tons of VFOs  built with plastic gears.  So 
my message is, don't bang  those plastic gears on their end stops.  Hopefully 
you did not inherit the problem when acquiring your plastic gear Drake rig. 

One more caveat ,  Never ever put a petroleum based grease or lubricant on 
those plastic gears as was done with their meta l gear VFO gear trains.  The 
petroleum grease will swell the plastic and also bind them up.  The plastic 
gears are self lubricating and nothing should be put on them.  This warning 
came direct from Drake. 

I know a lot of you guys know all this, but maybe the warning can save a few 
VFOs owned by newcomers to Drake. 

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[Drakelist] Drake R4B calibrator

[Mike Bryce]

Gang,


We all know that the RTL parts used in the calibrator are no longer being made. 
So, if your calibrator in your R4B goes kaput, then you're screwed.

This year at the dayton hamvention I talked to Ron, WB4HFN, about the problem 
and he sent me a broken calibrator board. I needed the dimensions.

So, after lots of paper and a few broken pencils, a prototype pcb has been 
made. Actually, three here made.


Same foot print as the original. You have your choice of either 100, 50, or 25 
kHZ markers. The marker pulses so you can find it on a crowed band so you're 
adjusting the dial to the marker instead of a SW broadcast.

The pcb will have .100 MTA plug assembly that plugs into the board. It supplies 
the board with the necessary voltages, ground and output. There is no 
modification required to the radio, the front panel control will work just as 
before.

A 3.2mHZ crystal is oscillated and divided by a 7 bit ripple counter. You can 
net the crystal freq with a trimmer on the pcb.

There is an on-board regulator to keep the oscillator stable and an adjustment 
to control the speed of the pulses.

This is a prototype board. The next run will have some corrections made and I 
am going to put in a jumper to select either a pulse output or no pulse 
(steady) output.

The board is a hybrid. It has both through hole and surface mount components.

The final cost of the pcb has yet to be determined. I don't know if I will 
offer it as a kit or fully assembled The surface mount parts are not the ones 
that look like paint dots, but
 they are small.

If anyone is interested in the remaining two prototypes let me know and I'll 
assemble and test them. 

Right now, I don't have an R4B to install one, so will be looking for someone 
that can write up the procedure on how to install the new calibrator.

Mike, WB8VGE

Mike Bryce, WB8VGE
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SunLight energy systems
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[Drakelist] Drake MS-4

[Paul Kolacki]

 

Looking to purchase a Drake MS-4 Speaker to go with my collector condition
Drake TR-4CW/RIT. Must be in pristine condition. I don't need the AC-4
Supply, but would consider that too if in same great condition. No
scratches, corrosion or dings of any kind. Non-Smoking shack. Original
Packaging is a plus!  Pictures are a MUST! 



Paul, K2FX 
585-764-1189

 

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[Drakelist] Drake TR4C hum

[HAMWALT]

I have replaced the filter caps in the power supply TR4C several  times, 
and that is a sure-fix usually for hum, and helps in other ways  also.
 
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[Drakelist] Drake 2-NB Parts List

[Ken Miller K6CTW]

Does anyone on the list know how to find out what part T1 is in the 2-NB?

I would like to be able to build a clone and that is the only part that 
hasn't been identified as to its values.  Also, since these units are very 
rare, it would be good to know how to replace them is one needed to after or 
during a restoration.

Thanks in advance.  73 - Ken Miller, K6CTW


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[Drakelist] Drake TR4C for sale

[John V odenik]

Looking to sell my TR4C. Needs small bit of work. Band switch I guess. I
would
really like to keep this rig, but medical b ills getting deep.

TR4C
AC-4 power supply. Started to do HV mod, but cant see it that well, but the
voltages look correct. Mod almost finished.
Thanks for your time.
John Vodenik
WB9AUJ
 1-513-398-5908
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Re: [Drakelist] drake tr7 repair

[Tom Evans, AG9X]

http://www.rldrake.com/support-repair.php



On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 10:19 PM, dave streight w5kow...@yahoo.com wrote:

 who does repair on the drake tr 7 radios??

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[Drakelist] drake tr7 repair

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Re: [Drakelist] Drake small knob inlay: where?

[Paolo Emanuelli IK1QHB]

many thanks to all...:-)

IK1QHB Paolo Emanuelli

Il giorno 02/giu/2013, alle ore 01:17, Paolo Emanuelli IK1QHB 
ik1...@fastwebnet.it ha scritto:

 I am looking for anybody who could tell me where to find the inlay for small 
 knobs present on the TR7-R7 drake.
 
 I have try to wrote to www.daviesmolding.com and i am waiting for reply at 
 the moment...
 
 Any other suggestions???
 
 73
 
 Paolo Emanuelli IK1QHB
   ik1...@fastwebnet.it
  drake logo.jpg
 
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[Drakelist] Drake RV-6 for sale

[Rich Jones]

FOR SALE Drake RV-6 remote VFO.  In very good working and physical condition.  
Can be used on
TR-4 TR-4C, etc and of course a TR-6  I tried it on my TR-4C with good results, 
the dial reads as six meters of course.   Shipped in US for $225.00.  Rich K8UV 
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I am looking for anybody who could tell me where to find the inlay for small 
knobs present on the TR7-R7 drake.

I have try to wrote to www.daviesmolding.com and i am waiting for reply at the 
moment...

Any other suggestions???

73

    Paolo Emanuelli IK1QHB
      ik1...@fastwebnet.it


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many thanks to all...:-)

IK1QHB Paolo Emanuelli

Il giorno 02/giu/2013, alle ore 01:17, Paolo Emanuelli IK1QHB 
ik1...@fastwebnet.it ha scritto:

 I am looking for anybody who could tell me where to find the inlay for small 
 knobs present on the TR7-R7 drake.
 
 I have try to wrote to www.daviesmolding.com and i am waiting for reply at 
 the moment...
 
 Any other suggestions???
 
 73
 
     Paolo Emanuelli IK1QHB
      ik1...@fastwebnet.it
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[Drakelist] Drake try small knob inlay: where?

[Paolo Emanuelli IK1QHB]

I am looking for anybody who could tell me where to find the inlay for small knobs present on the TR7-R7 drake.I have try to wrote to www.daviesmolding.com and i am waiting for reply at the moment...Any other suggestions???73
  Paolo Emanuelli IK1QHB   ik1...@fastwebnet.it

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[Drakelist] Drake Forum invitation

[K9sqg]

You are cordially invited to attend...
 
The Drake Forum
 
Saturday, May 18, 2013.
10:30-11:30 AM.
Room 2.
 
Excellent presentations.
Ask the Experts QA.
 
Free collectable Drake logo pens for first 100 attendees.
Free raffle tickets.
Many prizes including new, dual band, HT.
 
More details under Forums at DARA's Hamvention website.
View some previous forums at VIMEO website.
 
73,
 
Drake Forum Committee
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[Drakelist] Drake tr7 … in Eu?

[Paolo Emanuelli IK1QHB]

Hi OMI am looking for a good tr7 over serial number 5000, but in EU...There are many good offers in USA, but tax are really expensive for us in EU...I am try to looking for, in EU.Is there someone want to sale a good TR7 ( with RV7 and PS7 ) with filters?Please reply to ik1...@fastwebnet.it73 to all de
  Paolo Emanuelli IK1QHB   ik1...@fastwebnet.it

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