[Drakelist] Drake 2B Crystal Calibrator
Looking for the Drake internal crystal calibrator for the 2B. Please contact Tom, ABØJ. ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Drake 2B
Does anyone have alignment instructions for the 2B? BAMA has one for 2C and is hard to read. ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drake 2B
Steve: This site has a free download of the 2B manual, although I'm sure quite sure what you have to do to download it: http://www.mods.dk/manual.php?brand=drake This site has a legible version of the 2C manual, including alignment instructions: http://www.wb4hfn.com/DRAKE/DrakeManuals/2C/Manual_2C.htm That's a nice receiver, Steve. Enjoy it! Joe Connor From: Steve Voigt sbvo...@roadrunner.com To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2013 8:09 AM Subject: [Drakelist] Drake 2B Does anyone have alignment instructions for the 2B? BAMA has one for 2C and is hard to read. ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Drake 2B Restoration
I am starting to restore a 2B from German EBay. The 2BQ connector on the receiver chassis has for some reason been replaced with a PL-50 Coax Connector. Does anyone have a source for this connector? I have tried to contact WB4FHN, but my emails are bounced, Sender Address Rejected. Vy 73 de Bob DJ0RD/WU5T ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drake 2B Restoration
Sorry that was my typo, I used the Click to Contact on his website and it still bounces. Yes I know the connection should be 4-wire and the connector was made by Cinch-Jones. I hope not too many other improvements were made. Vy 73 de DJ0RD/WU5T From: Fred or Ski [mailto:wb8...@frontier.com] Sent: 13 August 2012 19:39 To: Bob DeHaney Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Drake 2B Restoration Bob, By the way his call is WB4HFN. Maybe that is why you can't email him?? I can't help you on the PL-50. I have a 2B/2BQ and the existing connection is a four wire type connector. The Q mult uses more than 2 leads. Good luck and 73, Ski-WB8YXI From: Bob DeHaney bobdeha...@gmx.net To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 12:45 PM Subject: [Drakelist] Drake 2B Restoration I am starting to restore a 2B from German EBay. The 2BQ connector on the receiver chassis has for some reason been replaced with a PL-50 Coax Connector. Does anyone have a source for this connector? I have tried to contact WB4FHN, but my emails are bounced, Sender Address Rejected. Vy 73 de Bob DJ0RD/WU5T ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Drake 2B Connector for Restoration
I need the rear panel Q-Multiplier Cinch connector (a genius replaced mine with an SO-239). Anyone have a donor 2B or R4 who could sell me the connector? Vy 73 de Bob DJ0RD/WU5T ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drake 2B Capacitor value
I have ordered a new crystal and lets hope this fixes the problem. If not then there is something else wrong. Steve On 6/3/2012 8:44 PM, Steve wrote: I am working on bringing back to life a 2B and am find that someone removed a capacitor in the crystal oscillator section. It is C76 and I am unable to read it's value from the schematic that I have. Can anyone take a look at a there good schematic and let me know its value please.. thanks Steve NU0P ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Drake 2B Capacitor value
I am working on bringing back to life a 2B and am find that someone removed a capacitor in the crystal oscillator section. It is C76 and I am unable to read it's value from the schematic that I have. Can anyone take a look at a there good schematic and let me know its value please.. thanks Steve NU0P ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drake 2B Capacitor value
Shows as a .005 cap on the three versions of the schematic I have Steve. 73 - Dino KL0S On Jun032012, at 2144 PM, Steve wrote: I am working on bringing back to life a 2B and am find that someone removed a capacitor in the crystal oscillator section. It is C76 and I am unable to read it's value from the schematic that I have. Can anyone take a look at a there good schematic and let me know its value please.. thanks Steve NU0P ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drake 2B Capacitor value
Steve, Have you tried the online manuals at WB4HFN? 73, Evan -Original Message- From: Steve sswh...@mchsi.com To: Drakelist Drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Sun, Jun 3, 2012 9:46 pm Subject: [Drakelist] Drake 2B Capacitor value I am working on bringing back to life a 2B and am find that someone removed a capacitor in the crystal oscillator section. It is C76 and I am unable to read it's value from the schematic that I have. Can anyone take a look at a there good schematic and let me know its value please.. thanks Steve NU0P ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Drake 2B Looong warmup
I own a Drake 2B which recently seems to take about an hour to achieve stable operation. By that, I mean listening to a cw signal, the tone will sound like a sick canary for about an hour after turning on the receiver. After that, operation is normal. This behavior happens regardless of band used. Anyone else ever experience similar behavior? ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drake 2B Looong warmup
Try a shot of DeoxIT on the grounding wipers of the MAIN TUNING capacitor. If no luck, try subbing V3, V4 and/or V7. Report back! :-) 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 2-C/2-NT, 4-A, 4-B, C-Line and TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.com rhule...@comcast.net wrote: I own a Drake 2B which recently seems to take about an hour to achieve stable operation. By that, I mean listening to a cw signal, the tone will sound like a sick canary for about an hour after turning on the receiver. After that, operation is normal. This behavior happens regardless of band used. Anyone else ever experience similar behavior? ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Drake 2B General Coverage
OK, guys, I have been using my Drake 2B as a general-coverage receiver for a week now and I wanted to report back on my experiences. This is a receiver that you folks helped me out with about a month ago. To repair it, I had to install a 6BF6 tube (easily obtained) and replace the filter cap can. I made it a general-coverage receiver by using the accessory crystal sockets B, C and D. A 10 mhz crystal gives me 49m, a 13.5 mhz crystal gives me 31m and an 8.0 mhz crystal gives me 25m. The stock crystal for 40m includes the 41m band. The receiver's sensitivity and selectivity are very good. The tuning is spot-on accurate. While the audio does not rival that of an SX-28 or NC-183d, it is more than acceptable. I am really impressed. This receiver is a keeper. I have this set in my study and use it for general SWLing as well as monitoring the ham bands. It's a fun set to use. There are shortcomings: (1) you have to buy the crystals for each SW band; (2) it's a royal pain to change crystals. The 2B's top does not open, which would make changing the crystals less of a chore. Thus, I am pretty much limited to the SW bands listed above. This is a significant limitation. For example, I would like to be able to monitor the 19m band; and (3) I have yet to master the 2B-Q Q multiplier. Joe Connor___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Drake 2B Update
I have some good news. If you recall, my 2B had a 6BE6 installed as V-6, the AM detector. Yesterday, I got a NOS 6BF6 and plugged it in. It made a very big difference. The set now performs extremely well in Diode/AM mode. It also performs well with the Product Detector and BFO on. I've been receiving a lot of amateur transmissions, mostly SSB, on 80m, 40m and 20m. So far, 15m and 10m have been relatively dead. Does that sound like an issue of propagation or does it suggest a receiver problem? My signal generator comes in loud and clear on both 10m and 15m. I received a new electrolytic can and plan to install that today. The can currently in the set is rated for only 150 WVDC and appears to be original. That voltage rating seems a bit low to me. The new one is rated for 250 WVDC. I bought the new one at http://www.hayseedhamfest.com/ I've located a few crystals at a reasonable price and hope to receive them soon. They should give me coverage of the 49m, 25m and 31m bands. At the hamfests this summer, I'll keep my eyes open for more crystals. I would like to have the 19m band, as well as the broadcast band. Eventually, I plan to buy the good manual that contains all the details etc. at http://www.k4oah.com/Drake_new7/index.html Finally, I'd like to thank you all for your help. With your assistance, it looks like I'm well on my way to having a real keeper. I'll keep you posted on how the general-coverage crystals work out. Joe Connor ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drake 2B Update
Good deal Joe! According to my DXing friends (since I'm off the air with the impending sale of our QTH) have been telling me the bands have been really crappy so I think the lack of signals on 10/15m is probably not a problem with your rig, especially if your sig gen is being heard ok. Let us know how the recap goesI'll be doing mine at the next place. 73 - Dino KL0S On Jun092011, at 1041 AM, Joe Connor wrote: I have some good news. If you recall, my 2B had a 6BE6 installed as V-6, the AM detector. Yesterday, I got a NOS 6BF6 and plugged it in. It made a very big difference. The set now performs extremely well in Diode/AM mode. It also performs well with the Product Detector and BFO on. I've been receiving a lot of amateur transmissions, mostly SSB, on 80m, 40m and 20m. So far, 15m and 10m have been relatively dead. Does that sound like an issue of propagation or does it suggest a receiver problem? My signal generator comes in loud and clear on both 10m and 15m. I received a new electrolytic can and plan to install that today. The can currently in the set is rated for only 150 WVDC and appears to be original. That voltage rating seems a bit low to me. The new one is rated for 250 WVDC. I bought the new one at http://www.hayseedhamfest.com/ I've located a few crystals at a reasonable price and hope to receive them soon. They should give me coverage of the 49m, 25m and 31m bands. At the hamfests this summer, I'll keep my eyes open for more crystals. I would like to have the 19m band, as well as the broadcast band. Eventually, I plan to buy the good manual that contains all the details etc. at http://www.k4oah.com/Drake_new7/index.html Finally, I'd like to thank you all for your help. With your assistance, it looks like I'm well on my way to having a real keeper. I'll keep you posted on how the general-coverage crystals work out. Joe Connor ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drake 2B Update
Nice to hear you got the 2B working better. My 2B actually works better with a different tube than the original type for V5, I believe, but not sure if it's V5 or V6. With all the original type tubes, the S-meter doesn't have as good of a range as it should. The RF gain control pot doesn't measure 15 megohms like it's supposed to though, so that might be part of the reason. I think it reads closer to 10 or 11 megs. I haven't been able to locate a 15 megohm pot anywhere, so I'm stuck with what I have. I think it's the original, but it must have changed value over the years. 10 meters has been pretty dead lately, except for an occasional signal, and 15 hasn't been too lively, although sometimes I hear a few relatively strong signals. I heard Germany on a couple weeks ago, and I was able to work them with a good report (100 watts). Both 15 and 10 have been pretty dead at night though. Hopefully that will change as we get closer to the sunspot cycle peak. 73, Al, WA2AS From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of Joe Connor Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 10:42 AM To: Mail List - Drake Gear Drake Gear Subject: [Drakelist] Drake 2B Update I have some good news. If you recall, my 2B had a 6BE6 installed as V-6, the AM detector. Yesterday, I got a NOS 6BF6 and plugged it in. It made a very big difference. The set now performs extremely well in Diode/AM mode. It also performs well with the Product Detector and BFO on. I've been receiving a lot of amateur transmissions, mostly SSB, on 80m, 40m and 20m. So far, 15m and 10m have been relatively dead. Does that sound like an issue of propagation or does it suggest a receiver problem? My signal generator comes in loud and clear on both 10m and 15m. I received a new electrolytic can and plan to install that today. The can currently in the set is rated for only 150 WVDC and appears to be original. That voltage rating seems a bit low to me. The new one is rated for 250 WVDC. I bought the new one at http://www.hayseedhamfest.com/ I've located a few crystals at a reasonable price and hope to receive them soon. They should give me coverage of the 49m, 25m and 31m bands. At the hamfests this summer, I'll keep my eyes open for more crystals. I would like to have the 19m band, as well as the broadcast band. Eventually, I plan to buy the good manual that contains all the details etc. at http://www.k4oah.com/Drake_new7/index.html Finally, I'd like to thank you all for your help. With your assistance, it looks like I'm well on my way to having a real keeper. I'll keep you posted on how the general-coverage crystals work out. Joe Connor ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drake 2B Update
- Original Message - From: Schichler, Alfred (GE Energy Services) alfred.schich...@ge.com To: Joe Connor joeconno...@yahoo.com; Mail List - Drake Gear Drake Gear drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 8:41 AM Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Drake 2B Update Nice to hear you got the 2B working better. My 2B actually works better with a different tube than the original type for V5, I believe, but not sure if it's V5 or V6. With all the original type tubes, the S-meter doesn't have as good of a range as it should. Note that V6 (6BF6)is supposed to be a dual-diode/triode while the 6BA6 is a remote cut-off pentode. I am surprized anything worked with the wrong one in place. The 6BA6 is a much-maligned RF tube, actually its pretty good. There are other tubes with much lower noise but mostly they come with the price of poorer overload tolerance. The trouble with RF stages is not so much being able to handle very strong signals but with handling weaker ones in the presense of strong signals that are still within the passband of the stage. The stage is either desensitized by increasing the bias or, if bias is left low for the low level signal, one gets cross-modulation. There is no easy fix but compromising the tube in the direction of one being able to handle both signals with minimal cross-modulation is better than insisting on the lowest possible noise figure. AVC is not the answer because of desensitization. Its possible to make an input amp with very much lower noise than a pentode stage, for instance a simple dual triode cascode stage, but it may not take wide strength ranges as well. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Drake 2B Update
Thank you to all who gave me advice and guidance on this radio. I picked up this set (and the Q multiplier/speaker) at a garage sale for $10. It was filthy and looked like it had not been used in 40+ years. But it looked intact, it is a Drake and the price was right, so I bought it. I hoped all that it needed was some TLC and a new home. It's my first Drake. 1. The set is now working on all bands. A NOS 6U8 helped accomplish that. 2. The set is playing pretty well. I found, however, that a 6BE6 had been subbed for a 6BF6. I have a 6BF6 on order and I hope that the correct tube will improve performance even more. 3. I have a replacement filter cap can on order. I'll feel more comfortable with new 'lytics installed, although I can't detect any hum. 4. I was so impressed with the set's performance on 41m SW broadcasts that I've ordered crystals that will help me receive other SW bands. After spending a couple of evenings fiddling with this set on the ham bands and on 41m, I'll be keeping an eye open for Drake sets at all future hamfests. This one is a keeper. Joe Connor___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drake 2B Update
At 12:09 PM 6/6/2011, Joe Connor wrote: After spending a couple of evenings fiddling with this set on the ham bands and on 41m, I'll be keeping an eye open for Drake sets at all future hamfests. This one is a keeper. Ah... down the slippery slope he goes! :-) Congrats Joe... They're great little radios John K5MO ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drake 2B
Joe - you may want to check out Garey's CD service manual for the 2B at: http://www.k4oah.com/Drake_new7/2-B.html 73 - Dino KL0S On Jun042011, at 2346 PM, Joe Connor wrote: Today, I picked up a very beat-up Drake 2B at a garage sale, and I need some help and advice: 1. The set works well on 80m and 40m but does not seem to work well on 10m, 15m or 20m. What should I be looking at to diagnose the problem? Am I correct in suspecting the crystals for those bands? (For the record, I had to replace the 6U8, which had lost vacuum, and I have to replace the 6BF6, which tests bad). I used a signal generator and could get a signal through on 10m, 15m or 20m only intermittently. I tried several different 6U8s. 2. Eventually, I would like to use this receiver for SWLing. Can anyone recommend a source for crystals? Anyone have any extras for sale? 3. Are there any other known issues with the 2B or any suggested mods that I should be aware of? 4. Are there any diagrams showing the numbers of the the coils and transformers used for alignment. For example, the manual says to adjust L-9 as part of the crystal oscillator alignment. How do I know where L-9 is? As always, thank you for your advice and guidance. Joe Connor ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drake 2B
Man, you are quick, Dino. I was typing the very same thing as I saw your message. You just can't beat Garey's CD's for answering Drake questions!!! Also, Joe, for intermittents, I would suggest checking the bandswitch on the 2B. DeOxit on the contacts, or at the very least work the bandswitch several times to clean the grime off the contacts. They play a big role in the workings of the set. A drop in each tube socket hole is a good idea as well. 73 and good luck with your find, Don, WB5HAK___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Drake 2B
Today, I picked up a very beat-up Drake 2B at a garage sale, and I need some help and advice: 1. The set works well on 80m and 40m but does not seem to work well on 10m, 15m or 20m. What should I be looking at to diagnose the problem? Am I correct in suspecting the crystals for those bands? (For the record, I had to replace the 6U8, which had lost vacuum, and I have to replace the 6BF6, which tests bad). I used a signal generator and could get a signal through on 10m, 15m or 20m only intermittently. I tried several different 6U8s. 2. Eventually, I would like to use this receiver for SWLing. Can anyone recommend a source for crystals? Anyone have any extras for sale? 3. Are there any other known issues with the 2B or any suggested mods that I should be aware of? 4. Are there any diagrams showing the numbers of the the coils and transformers used for alignment. For example, the manual says to adjust L-9 as part of the crystal oscillator alignment. How do I know where L-9 is? As always, thank you for your advice and guidance. Joe Connor ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Drake 2B anomaly
I have a Drake 2B that I refurbished and re-aligned a few months ago, and it plays pretty well on all bands. The only thing that seems a little strange is when the passband control is set to 1, and the preselector is off-tuned or if there is no antenna connected (low atmospheric noise), it sounds different than the passband control is set to 2. It's hard to describe, but it sounds a little like it wants to whistle or oscillate or something like that. Maybe a little tinny. (It doesn't really oscillate though). Another weird thing is that it is mostly just with the AVC in slow position that it sounds like what I've been describing. When the AVC is in Fast position, Passband 1 and 2 sound a lot closer to each other. When I'm listening to stations or a high atmospheric noise level (AVC Slow or Fast), the problem, or anomaly is not very noticeable at all. I positioned the passband knob so the pitch is pretty much the same at positions 1 and 2 on all three selectivity positions, although it was a slight compromise to get them all close. I have a friend that has a 2B, and he is experiencing the same thing. I guess it's possible that they all do that, but I had a 2B back in the 60's and 70's, and I don't remember than happening. I probably wasn't as fussy when I was that young though. This isn't any big deal, but I was just wondering if anyone else with a 2B ever noticed what I described, or maybe someone with a receiver that has a similar passband control / selectable IF filter circuitry. Thanks, Al, WA2AS ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Drake 2B Parts Needed
Hello- Anyone with a Drake 2B parts unit? I need the bandswitch wafer that switches the crystals. Could also use a few other various parts, would buy an entire parts unit if necessary or available. Thanks, Byron WA5THJ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Drake 2B paint problems
I recently acquired a 2B that was in fairly decent condition, but the cabinet needed a paint job to look good because it had several little scratches and blemishes. Anyway, after sanding the whole cabinet down, priming it, and spraying it with Rustoleum Satin Black paint, It came out pretty nice looking, I let it sit for close to a week before putting the radio back in the cabinet. The problem is, no matter how gently I put the radio back in the cabinet, the paint on the inside bottom of the cabinet gets scratched badly. Mostly in two places - bottom left and bottom right. Just the front 3/4 or so. I originally thought it was the chassis scraping it, but I found out it's mostly the bottom of the front panel. (the edges were kind of sharp, but I subsequently sanded them lightly). If I try touching up the scratched areas with a brush or Q-tip, those spots are still very noticeable, and don't look too good. After re-sanding and re-spraying the inside bottom several times, I finally found out that if I put painter's tape along the inside bottom (front) of the cabinet, I can slide the radio back into the cabinet extremely carefully, and still have the paint intact. (I managed to do it once anyway). Now I'm afraid of ever taking the radio back out of the cabinet for fear of getting the paint scratched. I know the original paint was much more durable, but I believe they used a powder-type paint. I'm not sure if the paint is ever going to harden to the point that it won't easily be scratched, or should I maybe consider using an expensive spray paint that is supposed to be real tough and actually harden to the point that it can take a slight bit of abuse. I don't have the luxury of having an oven, compressor, spray gun, or other professional painting equipment. Thanks for any help, Al, WA2AS ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drake 2B paint problems
- Original Message - From: Schichler, Alfred (GE Energy Services) alfred.schich...@ge.com To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 8:02 AM Subject: [Drakelist] Drake 2B paint problems I recently acquired a 2B that was in fairly decent condition, but the cabinet needed a paint job to look good because it had several little scratches and blemishes. Anyway, after sanding the whole cabinet down, priming it, and spraying it with Rustoleum Satin Black paint, It came out pretty nice looking, I let it sit for close to a week before putting the radio back in the cabinet. The problem is, no matter how gently I put the radio back in the cabinet, the paint on the inside bottom of the cabinet gets scratched badly. Mostly in two places - bottom left and bottom right. Just the front 3/4 or so. I originally thought it was the chassis scraping it, but I found out it's mostly the bottom of the front panel. (the edges were kind of sharp, but I subsequently sanded them lightly). If I try touching up the scratched areas with a brush or Q-tip, those spots are still very noticeable, and don't look too good. After re-sanding and re-spraying the inside bottom several times, I finally found out that if I put painter's tape along the inside bottom (front) of the cabinet, I can slide the radio back into the cabinet extremely carefully, and still have the paint intact. (I managed to do it once anyway). Now I'm afraid of ever taking the radio back out of the cabinet for fear of getting the paint scratched. I know the original paint was much more durable, but I believe they used a powder-type paint. I'm not sure if the paint is ever going to harden to the point that it won't easily be scratched, or should I maybe consider using an expensive spray paint that is supposed to be real tough and actually harden to the point that it can take a slight bit of abuse. I don't have the luxury of having an oven, compressor, spray gun, or other professional painting equipment. Thanks for any help, Al, WA2AS Have you tried baking the paint? This works for many paints not just stove enamel. Set the oven at around 150F, not higher, and bake for a couple of hours allowing the case to cool down slowly in the oven. This may harden up the paint enough to have some resistance to scratching. But of course you can scratch any paint if you scrape it hard enough. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drake 2B paint problems
Al - Most all 2-Bs have those scratches! :-) The new ones were painted, not powder coated. One thing that will help is to bake the paint. An hour or so in a 125 - 150 degree oven will really harden it up. If the XYL won't let you use the kitchen oven for an hour or so, (not all that unusual!), a decent job can be done in several hours with a cardboard box and a 100W light bulb. But hurry, while you can still FIND a 100W light bulb! I repainted a Teletype machine cabinet many years ago with spray paint, baked the smaller pieces in the oven, and baked the big cabinet with 'brooder' (heat) lamps, moving them around to heat the entire cabinet over a day or two. 30 years later that paint is still unscratched. 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 2-C/2-NT, 4-B, C-Line TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.com Schichler, Alfred (GE Energy Services) wrote: I recently acquired a 2B that was in fairly decent condition, but the cabinet needed a paint job to look good because it had several little scratches and blemishes. Anyway, after sanding the whole cabinet down, priming it, and spraying it with Rustoleum Satin Black paint, It came out pretty nice looking, I let it sit for close to a week before putting the radio back in the cabinet. The problem is, no matter how gently I put the radio back in the cabinet, the paint on the inside bottom of the cabinet gets scratched badly. Mostly in two places - bottom left and bottom right. Just the front 3/4 or so. I originally thought it was the chassis scraping it, but I found out it's mostly the bottom of the front panel. (the edges were kind of sharp, but I subsequently sanded them lightly). If I try touching up the scratched areas with a brush or Q-tip, those spots are still very noticeable, and don't look too good. After re-sanding and re-spraying the inside bottom several times, I finally found out that if I put painter's tape along the inside bottom (front) of the cabinet, I can slide the radio back into the cabinet extremely carefully, and still have the paint intact. (I managed to do it once anyway). Now I'm afraid of ever taking the radio back out of the cabinet for fear of getting the paint scratched. I know the original paint was much more durable, but I believe they used a powder-type paint. I'm not sure if the paint is ever going to harden to the point that it won't easily be scratched, or should I maybe consider using an expensive spray paint that is supposed to be real tough and actually harden to the point that it can take a slight bit of abuse. I don't have the luxury of having an oven, compressor, spray gun, or other professional painting equipment. Thanks for any help, Al, WA2AS ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drake 2B paint problems
Al - Most all 2-Bs have those scratches! :-) The new ones were painted, not powder coated. One thing that will help is to bake the paint. An hour or so in a 125 - 150 degree oven will really harden it up. If the XYL won't let you use the kitchen oven for an hour or so, (not all that unusual!), a decent job can be done in several hours with a cardboard box and a 100W light bulb. But hurry, while you can still FIND a 100W light bulb! I repainted a Teletype machine cabinet many years ago with spray paint, baked the smaller pieces in the oven, and baked the big cabinet with 'brooder' (heat) lamps, moving them around to heat the entire cabinet over a day or two. 30 years later that paint is still unscratched. 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 2-C/2-NT, 4-B, C-Line TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.com Schichler, Alfred (GE Energy Services) wrote: I recently acquired a 2B that was in fairly decent condition, but the cabinet needed a paint job to look good because it had several little scratches and blemishes. Anyway, after sanding the whole cabinet down, priming it, and spraying it with Rustoleum Satin Black paint, It came out pretty nice looking, I let it sit for close to a week before putting the radio back in the cabinet. The problem is, no matter how gently I put the radio back in the cabinet, the paint on the inside bottom of the cabinet gets scratched badly. Mostly in two places - bottom left and bottom right. Just the front 3/4 or so. I originally thought it was the chassis scraping it, but I found out it's mostly the bottom of the front panel. (the edges were kind of sharp, but I subsequently sanded them lightly). If I try touching up the scratched areas with a brush or Q-tip, those spots are still very noticeable, and don't look too good. After re-sanding and re-spraying the inside bottom several times, I finally found out that if I put painter's tape along the inside bottom (front) of the cabinet, I can slide the radio back into the cabinet extremely carefully, and still have the paint intact. (I managed to do it once anyway). Now I'm afraid of ever taking the radio back out of the cabinet for fear of getting the paint scratched. I know the original paint was much more durable, but I believe they used a powder-type paint. I'm not sure if the paint is ever going to harden to the point that it won't easily be scratched, or should I maybe consider using an expensive spray paint that is supposed to be real tough and actually harden to the point that it can take a slight bit of abuse. I don't have the luxury of having an oven, compressor, spray gun, or other professional painting equipment. Thanks for any help, Al, WA2AS ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Drake 2B paint problems
Thanks for the info. Several people have recommended that I bake the paint, so I think I'll try that. I do have a gas stove in the basement with an oven that is rarely used for food, so I'll try it with that. If I use it for baking paint, does that mean I should never use it again for food, or should I just burn off any remaining paint fumes before using it to cook food? The scratches in my 2-B were really big (gouges), not just fine scratches. I could probably live with those. Hopefully it won't scratch as deep if it hardens some. I'll make sure to use the painter's tape again when I slide the radio back into the cabinet. 73, Al Al - Most all 2-Bs have those scratches! :-) The new ones were painted, not powder coated. One thing that will help is to bake the paint. An hour or so in a 125 - 150 degree oven will really harden it up. If the XYL won't let you use the kitchen oven for an hour or so, (not all that unusual!), a decent job can be done in several hours with a cardboard box and a 100W light bulb. But hurry, while you can still FIND a 100W light bulb! I repainted a Teletype machine cabinet many years ago with spray paint, baked the smaller pieces in the oven, and baked the big cabinet with 'brooder' (heat) lamps, moving them around to heat the entire cabinet over a day or two. 30 years later that paint is still unscratched. 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 2-C/2-NT, 4-B, C-Line TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.com Schichler, Alfred (GE Energy Services) wrote: I recently acquired a 2B that was in fairly decent condition, but the cabinet needed a paint job to look good because it had several little scratches and blemishes. Anyway, after sanding the whole cabinet down, priming it, and spraying it with Rustoleum Satin Black paint, It came out pretty nice looking, I let it sit for close to a week before putting the radio back in the cabinet. The problem is, no matter how gently I put the radio back in the cabinet, the paint on the inside bottom of the cabinet gets scratched badly. Mostly in two places - bottom left and bottom right. Just the front 3/4 or so. I originally thought it was the chassis scraping it, but I found out it's mostly the bottom of the front panel. (the edges were kind of sharp, but I subsequently sanded them lightly). If I try touching up the scratched areas with a brush or Q-tip, those spots are still very noticeable, and don't look too good. After re-sanding and re-spraying the inside bottom several times, I finally found out that if I put painter's tape along the inside bottom (front) of the cabinet, I can slide the radio back into the cabinet extremely carefully, and still have the paint intact. (I managed to do it once anyway). Now I'm afraid of ever taking the radio back out of the cabinet for fear of getting the paint scratched. I know the original paint was much more durable, but I believe they used a powder-type paint. I'm not sure if the paint is ever going to harden to the point that it won't easily be scratched, or should I maybe consider using an expensive spray paint that is supposed to be real tough and actually harden to the point that it can take a slight bit of abuse. I don't have the luxury of having an oven, compressor, spray gun, or other professional painting equipment. Thanks for any help, Al, WA2AS ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Drake 2B or 2A knobs wanted
I was wondering if anyone has any spare 2B, 2A, or 2BQ/2AQ knobs that they would want to part with. I think the knobs might be the same on the 2C also, but not sure. I would prefer two, but will settle for one. (I have a cracked one and and a couple where the chrome is rusted a bit). Thanks, Al, WA2AS ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Drake 2B
Hi All, I just acquired a Drake 2B for my vintage station. I am totally blind and wonder if anyone has a manual in a non scanned format such as a plain .PDF or text you might share with me electronically? My screen reader will not read the maps off of BAMA or other image files. Also, since I don't have a manual yet, if someone could explain how I might find out what bands are covered by extra crystals that are in this radio, I would appreciate it very much. Finally, I would like to find crystals that would put it on 160 meters as well as a couple of my favorite short wave bands. If anyone on list has some crystals, please let me know. Otherwise, where is the best place to order them. Thanks all and very 73. Kevin :) Amateur Radio: K7RX ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Drake 2B crystal prices
Just as an FYI, the following web page allows one to calibrate current pricing against what things used to cost: _http://www.bls.gov/data/inflation_calculator.htm_ (http://www.bls.gov/data/inflation_calculator.htm) In 1962, Drake sold 2B accessory crystals for $5.00 each (per the 2B manual). There is no mention of a shipping charge although there may have been one (postage). Using the calculator above, the 2010 equivalent price per crystal is $36.09 plus shipping. The fact that the actual base price for said crystals today seems to run between $16 - $25 each probably reflects improved efficiency in the manufacturing process. It is also worth remembering that Drake's original $5 price may have reflected an economy of scale if they ordered them in quantity, whereas we today are ordering them (if from a crystal manufacturer) specially made, one at a time. Had the latter been the case in 1962 they *might* have cost more than $5 each, which might make today's typical price all the more attractive since the 2010 equivalent of the 1962 one-off manufactured price would be somewhat higher than the $36 estimate noted above. So, IMHO today's prices are quite reasonable. Paul, K4MSG ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Drake 2B Osc Section not working.
I found a mint looking Drake 2B that came with the original 3 crystals for 40, 20 and 10 meters. The problem is that I just receive white noise on the 80 meter band but with the band switched on 40 meters I can receive 80 meters fine and hear 80 on 20 and 10 also but very weak. The freq tracks perfect for 80 meters while band switched to 40 (confirmed with another receiver). So, the crystal osc doesn't seem to be working. Don't think its a tube after checking tubes and doing a little swapping so must be a problem in the crystal osc section (did the neg volt test on lug next to V2 and it stayed positive (not oscillating). I also did voltage checks on tubes V1-V4 but had to use a DVM. Had +1.95v on pin 8 and +.49mv on pin 9 of V2. Also +3.26 on Pin 1 of V3. Those were the only readings that didn't seem right? Is it possible that a golden screwdriver got to it? Any suggestions on where to look? Thanks, Lew ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Drake 2B Inadequate muting
Hope the list is working today. I own a 2B, which recently tried to use with my T-4XB. Muting isn't adequate. That is, sometimes I hear signal breakthrough. Does this sound like a tube problem in the Drake. The T-4XB paired with my R-4A works FB so the problem seems to be in the 2B 73, Curt KB5JO ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drake 2B Inadequate muting
Curt - S/N of the 2-B ?? 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 4-B, C-Line TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.com rhule...@comcast.net wrote: Hope the list is working today. I own a 2B, which recently tried to use with my T-4XB. Muting isn't adequate. That is, sometimes I hear signal breakthrough. Does this sound like a tube problem in the Drake. The T-4XB paired with my R-4A works FB so the problem seems to be in the 2B 73, Curt KB5JO ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] DRAKE 2B MANUAL
HELLO TO EVERONE ON DRAKE LIST.I NEED TO BUY A MAUAL FOR MY DRAKE 2B___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] DRAKE 2B MANUAL
My CD has a full, hi-resolution scan of the original manual, along with hi-resolution color photographs of the receiver with all parts identified. See info at www.k4oah.com 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 4-B, C-Line TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.com Clarence Lozano wrote: HELLO TO EVERONE ON DRAKE LIST.I NEED TO BUY A MAUAL FOR MY DRAKE 2B ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drake 2B for sale
Sold pending funds. Sorry to all who wanted it but e-mails arrived later. Wished I had one for everyone. They are nice receivers. 73, Ron WD8SBB --- On Sat, 9/26/09, Ron wd8...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Ron wd8...@yahoo.com Subject: [Drakelist] Drake 2B for sale To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Date: Saturday, September 26, 2009, 1:44 PM I have a nice 2B from an estate. Works well. It was obviously someones baby. I just don't have room. Asking $95 (what I have in it) plus shipping. E-mail me for details on good and bad points of this specific radio. 73, Ron WD8SBB ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Drake 2B for sale
I have a nice 2B from an estate. Works well. It was obviously someones baby. I just don't have room. Asking $95 (what I have in it) plus shipping. E-mail me for details on good and bad points of this specific radio. 73, Ron WD8SBB ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drake 2B for sale
Guys, Please go direct e-mail. I don't think everyone wants to know the about this. Ron --- On Sat, 9/26/09, Ron wd8...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Ron wd8...@yahoo.com Subject: [Drakelist] Drake 2B for sale To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Date: Saturday, September 26, 2009, 1:44 PM I have a nice 2B from an estate. Works well. It was obviously someones baby. I just don't have room. Asking $95 (what I have in it) plus shipping. E-mail me for details on good and bad points of this specific radio. 73, Ron WD8SBB ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Drake 2B Dial Glass Help
Hello To The Group Does anyone know of a source for a Reproduction Dial Scale glass for the 2B...Chris ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drake 2B Dial Glass Help
If you dont get any other info, I know how to make one. Basically a blank glass and a reverse image waterslide decal from inkjet/decal paper. Just need a scan of a 2b dial glass. Curt KU8L Chris wrote: Hello To The Group Does anyone know of a source for a Reproduction Dial Scale glass for the 2B...Chris ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Drake 2b
Wow, it must be my time for bad luck... I need a new 40 meter crystal for my 2b.. anyone have any? 73 Bill ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drake 2b
FYI You can test a crystal by plugging it into a grid dip meter instead of the regular coil assembly. Curt KU8L Edmund H. Ramm wrote: billjhs bill...@verizon.net writes: [...] I need a new 40 meter crystal for my 2b.. anyone have any? Are you sure? Last time I thought I'd need a new crystal it actually was only the 6U8 which needed to be replaced by a 6EA8. 73, Eddi ._._. ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[drakelist] Drake 2B
William Rogers [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi Garey! Received your Drake 2B info CD in the mail. Thank you for your tips in the enclosed note. I found 2 bad 6BE6s. Putting one back in made the voltage drop to about -14 V. Putting the other one in dropped the voltage way down (less than -10). I replaced both with 5750 tubes and the Drake 2B now works like a champ. Will try to secure a couple of spares just in case. Guys, if the TR series is as good or better than the 2B series, it will be of great assistance in working on these boatanchor gems! (Not affiliated with Garey, just a very happy customer!) 73 everyone Will Rogers W4WLR -- 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] Drake 2B Parts Needed
Hello- I am restoring a Drake 2B and need these parts: 1 Main Tuning Knob 1 Dial Pointer ( long red one that slides with string drive) Thanks, Byron WA5THJ.
Re: [drakelist] Drake 2B How to make a basket case look like an plane Jane..
john [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi Jim, All sounds good! I always advise against cleaning screened dial glass (for the reasons you found out!!!), and I'd suggest Satin Black as a good match for the cabinet. White rubbing compound or turtle wax does a nice job on hardware heads AND knobs / trim rings and the ivory dial backgroundand cabinets! Essential stuff. I've got some polish... Finish re-nu thats like a finer white compound in liquid suspension that I use on lots of things from auto parts store. 2B slide switches are perpetually bad...de-oxit from the back (at least they're easy to clean!) They're great little radios! John K5MO At 10:04 PM 9/28/2007, Jim F. wrote: Jim F. [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi John - K5MO, and John, W1JA; Nice to hear from you... Turned on Tubie (My name for the 2B) and it worked fine tonight. Here at the cottage, am surrounded by HV AC wiring which is sometimes very noisy. Wonder if the AC line is used for other things besides power (BPL) ? I am staying at a beach cottage and my fun project has been the 2B and a TS-430S and I must say that the 2B is a lot more fun to fix. Don't know where to start... Let everything dry well between stages (hair dryer OK) For the the front panel, remove it, wash gently with soap and water, rinse and dry. sand rust carefully to get rid of loose rust. Apply Rust Converter from Walmart. Converts rust to a black, paintable, sandable primer. Fill in the pits with Bondo Glazing Putty (Walmart) and sand. Repeat till smooth. Mask then spray with Krylon semi-flat #1613, and/or apply with q-tip or toothpick. (I used flat black and it is not a very perfect match) *IMPORTANT: Lettering on rear of glass faceplate is protected with clear spray that will cloud up if you disturb it. CLEAN CAREFULLY ! WARM WATER ONLY AND DO NOT RUB. I found that out :-( Front panel screws: Sand, pick out rust, and paint. Punch holes in bottom of yogurt cup and stick screws in to paint. Glossy black #1601 really looks good on screws. I had to sand and use concentrater on bottom front, sides and back of chassis. I then painted halfway up the rear of the chassis. Looks kinda macho, and better than rust. Replace all rusty screws and RF connector with shiny ones. Case..I had to straighten front edge with a big C clamp. Will have to re-touch up case again with semi-flat this time :-( Q-tips were used and If it comes out looking worse than the panel, will repaint it. It looks easy - no lettering :-) Knobs: Soak over night in Fantastic. Scrape rust with a small screwdriver. Apply Rust Converter with a toothpick. Purch. chrome washers, metric size cost more but look better. (ACE Hardware around here, bring knob with you and pick a good size) Washers are twice the width of chrome ring but look 100% better than rust. Super glue washers to knob. Center carefully. Red fingernail polish spruced up the little plastic faceplate do-hicky. Dial backround: Walmart Krylon Satin Touch #3510 Ivory Satin. Flip the dial pointer up and out of the way. Wash, Lightly sand, wash again, mask carefully and spray the visible section. Looks spectacular and matches the meter almost perfectly. Lubricate moving parts with (expensive) Tri-Flow teflon Superior Lubricant. Liquid dries up leaving a teflon coating on bearings. Buy replacement Capacitors from Unique Radio Parts, LLC...Look it up on Google. Save the old Capacitor can. You might want to cut it to replace caps on a mint 2B. I think that is it. Let me know what you think. Hard to make a silk purse from a sow's ear but fun (and only about $90 worth of stuff) to make the 2B presentable and worthy of a spot on your bench or in your mind. I will be on the lookout to upgrade mine if a better one magically appears. 72/73 Jim / W1FMR --- john [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: john [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- One of my 2B's is also a real dog...rusty on the edges, chassis very pitted, chips off the front panel. Works flawlessly! :-) John K5MO At 05:03 PM 9/28/2007, Jim F. wrote: Jim F. [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi I am new to the list and making a rusty 2B presentable as my boatanchor receiver. The chrome rings on all knobs were really rusty. Replaced the DC filter caps Replaced 4 of the 6 paper capacitors Repaired rust on the case and front panel Chassis is almost entirely oxidized and pitted. Had the radio playing absolutely super last night but this morning heard a loud buzz
Re: [drakelist] Drake 2B.. Make a basket case into a plain Jane.. Part II
Jim F. [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Thank you John, Espically for the tips on using: Satin Black, rubbing compound / turtle wax (essential), FINISH RE-NU, and DE-OXIT. Will gladly add your note to my 2B file. I tried 2 part chrome fingernail polish on the main tuning knob rust with mixed results. Don't know if I like the rust better :-) The dial backround was rusty and that's why I re-painted the visible part. And used the same Ivory paint on the little arrowhead pointers on the knobs (toothpick to paint). Do you think I should give the tuning shaft a whack (pressure) to try to correct the slight bend ? A whack probably bent it in the first place. Wonder if a whack or pressure in the opposite direction would correct or break it ? A flea market is coming up and I will look for knobs, a tuning shaft (fat chance :-) or a better 2B. I also have a set of Drake twins. Haven't tried the transmitter but the R4-B receiver works great. Think that I like the 2B better though. 14.060 crystals are available cheaply and should provide 10 Mhz WWV, and 30m coverage. Nice talking with you John...I'm 68 and a ham for 54 years, and a diehard QRPer. Short bio on QRZ.com. Best regards, jim --- john [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: john [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi Jim, All sounds good! I always advise against cleaning screened dial glass (for the reasons you found out!!!), and I'd suggest Satin Black as a good match for the cabinet. White rubbing compound or turtle wax does a nice job on hardware heads AND knobs / trim rings and the ivory dial backgroundand cabinets! Essential stuff. I've got some polish... Finish re-nu thats like a finer white compound in liquid suspension that I use on lots of things from auto parts store. 2B slide switches are perpetually bad...de-oxit from the back (at least they're easy to clean!) They're great little radios! John K5MO At 10:04 PM 9/28/2007, Jim F. wrote: Jim F. [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi John - K5MO, and John, W1JA; Nice to hear from you... Turned on Tubie (My name for the 2B) and it worked fine tonight. Here at the cottage, am surrounded by HV AC wiring which is sometimes very noisy. Wonder if the AC line is used for other things besides power (BPL) ? I am staying at a beach cottage and my fun project has been the 2B and a TS-430S and I must say that the 2B is a lot more fun to fix. Don't know where to start... Let everything dry well between stages (hair dryer OK) For the the front panel, remove it, wash gently with soap and water, rinse and dry. sand rust carefully to get rid of loose rust. Apply Rust Converter from Walmart. Converts rust to a black, paintable, sandable primer. Fill in the pits with Bondo Glazing Putty (Walmart) and sand. Repeat till smooth. Mask then spray with Krylon semi-flat #1613, and/or apply with q-tip or toothpick. (I used flat black and it is not a very perfect match) *IMPORTANT: Lettering on rear of glass faceplate is protected with clear spray that will cloud up if you disturb it. CLEAN CAREFULLY ! WARM WATER ONLY AND DO NOT RUB. I found that out :-( Front panel screws: Sand, pick out rust, and paint. Punch holes in bottom of yogurt cup and stick screws in to paint. Glossy black #1601 really looks good on screws. I had to sand and use concentrater on bottom front, sides and back of chassis. I then painted halfway up the rear of the chassis. Looks kinda macho, and better than rust. Replace all rusty screws and RF connector with shiny ones. Case..I had to straighten front edge with a big C clamp. Will have to re-touch up case again with semi-flat this time :-( Q-tips were used and If it comes out looking worse than the panel, will repaint it. It looks easy - no lettering :-) Knobs: Soak over night in Fantastic. Scrape rust with a small screwdriver. Apply Rust Converter with a toothpick. Purch. chrome washers, metric size cost more but look better. (ACE Hardware around here, bring knob with you and pick a good size) Washers are twice the width of chrome ring but look 100% better than rust. Super glue washers to knob. Center carefully. Red fingernail polish spruced up the little plastic faceplate do-hicky. Dial backround: Walmart Krylon Satin Touch #3510 Ivory Satin. Flip the dial pointer up and out of the way. Wash, Lightly sand, wash again, mask carefully and spray the visible section. Looks spectacular and matches the meter almost perfectly. Lubricate moving parts with
[drakelist] Drake 2B
Jim F. [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi I am new to the list and making a rusty 2B presentable as my boatanchor receiver. The chrome rings on all knobs were really rusty. Replaced the DC filter caps Replaced 4 of the 6 paper capacitors Repaired rust on the case and front panel Chassis is almost entirely oxidized and pitted. Had the radio playing absolutely super last night but this morning heard a loud buzz (not exactly a hum). Will see if works OK tonight. And someone must have banged the receiver down on the main tuning knob which bent the tuning shaft a bit. The dial cord slips in one spot as the knob is turned. Not serious but annoying. The set now looks OK and performs (at least it did last night :-) wonderful ! If anyone is interested in a quick rusty ring knob repair and what I used to lube the moving parts, and how I repaired rust that formed from past 20 years in a damp basement, let me know and I will post something. The radio does not look absolutely original, but I really enjoy looking at it and listening to it. If the chassis were not completely pitted I would meticulously restore it. But it is a rescued radio, not restored 2B, but a user and a keeper. Never thought it would look as good as it does. 72, jim / W1FMR to be replaced if anyone has any. -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Drake 2B
John Pelham [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Jim, I have a 2B in similar rusty condition. I'd be very interested in learning your techniques. 73, John W1JA - Original Message - From: Jim F. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: drakelist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 5:03 PM Subject: [drakelist] Drake 2B Jim F. [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi I am new to the list and making a rusty 2B presentable as my boatanchor receiver. The chrome rings on all knobs were really rusty. Replaced the DC filter caps Replaced 4 of the 6 paper capacitors Repaired rust on the case and front panel Chassis is almost entirely oxidized and pitted. Had the radio playing absolutely super last night but this morning heard a loud buzz (not exactly a hum). Will see if works OK tonight. And someone must have banged the receiver down on the main tuning knob which bent the tuning shaft a bit. The dial cord slips in one spot as the knob is turned. Not serious but annoying. The set now looks OK and performs (at least it did last night :-) wonderful ! If anyone is interested in a quick rusty ring knob repair and what I used to lube the moving parts, and how I repaired rust that formed from past 20 years in a damp basement, let me know and I will post something. The radio does not look absolutely original, but I really enjoy looking at it and listening to it. If the chassis were not completely pitted I would meticulously restore it. But it is a rescued radio, not restored 2B, but a user and a keeper. Never thought it would look as good as it does. 72, jim / W1FMR to be replaced if anyone has any. -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net -- -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Drake 2B
john [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- One of my 2B's is also a real dog...rusty on the edges, chassis very pitted, chips off the front panel. Works flawlessly! :-) John K5MO At 05:03 PM 9/28/2007, Jim F. wrote: Jim F. [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi I am new to the list and making a rusty 2B presentable as my boatanchor receiver. The chrome rings on all knobs were really rusty. Replaced the DC filter caps Replaced 4 of the 6 paper capacitors Repaired rust on the case and front panel Chassis is almost entirely oxidized and pitted. Had the radio playing absolutely super last night but this morning heard a loud buzz (not exactly a hum). Will see if works OK tonight. And someone must have banged the receiver down on the main tuning knob which bent the tuning shaft a bit. The dial cord slips in one spot as the knob is turned. Not serious but annoying. The set now looks OK and performs (at least it did last night :-) wonderful ! If anyone is interested in a quick rusty ring knob repair and what I used to lube the moving parts, and how I repaired rust that formed from past 20 years in a damp basement, let me know and I will post something. The radio does not look absolutely original, but I really enjoy looking at it and listening to it. If the chassis were not completely pitted I would meticulously restore it. But it is a rescued radio, not restored 2B, but a user and a keeper. Never thought it would look as good as it does. 72, jim / W1FMR to be replaced if anyone has any. -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net -- -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
RE: [drakelist] Drake 2B
Terry Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- There must be something about 2B's that cause the same (cosmetic, mostly) defects. Jim (W1FMR), I'd love to see what you did posted. Terry K7WLD -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of john Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 5:01 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; drakelist Subject: Re: [drakelist] Drake 2B john [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- One of my 2B's is also a real dog...rusty on the edges, chassis very pitted, chips off the front panel. Works flawlessly! :-) John K5MO At 05:03 PM 9/28/2007, Jim F. wrote: Jim F. [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi I am new to the list and making a rusty 2B presentable as my boatanchor receiver. The chrome rings on all knobs were really rusty. Replaced the DC filter caps Replaced 4 of the 6 paper capacitors Repaired rust on the case and front panel Chassis is almost entirely oxidized and pitted. Had the radio playing absolutely super last night but this morning heard a loud buzz (not exactly a hum). Will see if works OK tonight. And someone must have banged the receiver down on the main tuning knob which bent the tuning shaft a bit. The dial cord slips in one spot as the knob is turned. Not serious but annoying. The set now looks OK and performs (at least it did last night :-) wonderful ! If anyone is interested in a quick rusty ring knob repair and what I used to lube the moving parts, and how I repaired rust that formed from past 20 years in a damp basement, let me know and I will post something. The radio does not look absolutely original, but I really enjoy looking at it and listening to it. If the chassis were not completely pitted I would meticulously restore it. But it is a rescued radio, not restored 2B, but a user and a keeper. Never thought it would look as good as it does. 72, jim / W1FMR to be replaced if anyone has any. -- 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] Drake 2B How to make a basket case look like an plane Jane..
Jim F. [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi John - K5MO, and John, W1JA; Nice to hear from you... Turned on Tubie (My name for the 2B) and it worked fine tonight. Here at the cottage, am surrounded by HV AC wiring which is sometimes very noisy. Wonder if the AC line is used for other things besides power (BPL) ? I am staying at a beach cottage and my fun project has been the 2B and a TS-430S and I must say that the 2B is a lot more fun to fix. Don't know where to start... Let everything dry well between stages (hair dryer OK) For the the front panel, remove it, wash gently with soap and water, rinse and dry. sand rust carefully to get rid of loose rust. Apply Rust Converter from Walmart. Converts rust to a black, paintable, sandable primer. Fill in the pits with Bondo Glazing Putty (Walmart) and sand. Repeat till smooth. Mask then spray with Krylon semi-flat #1613, and/or apply with q-tip or toothpick. (I used flat black and it is not a very perfect match) *IMPORTANT: Lettering on rear of glass faceplate is protected with clear spray that will cloud up if you disturb it. CLEAN CAREFULLY ! WARM WATER ONLY AND DO NOT RUB. I found that out :-( Front panel screws: Sand, pick out rust, and paint. Punch holes in bottom of yogurt cup and stick screws in to paint. Glossy black #1601 really looks good on screws. I had to sand and use concentrater on bottom front, sides and back of chassis. I then painted halfway up the rear of the chassis. Looks kinda macho, and better than rust. Replace all rusty screws and RF connector with shiny ones. Case..I had to straighten front edge with a big C clamp. Will have to re-touch up case again with semi-flat this time :-( Q-tips were used and If it comes out looking worse than the panel, will repaint it. It looks easy - no lettering :-) Knobs: Soak over night in Fantastic. Scrape rust with a small screwdriver. Apply Rust Converter with a toothpick. Purch. chrome washers, metric size cost more but look better. (ACE Hardware around here, bring knob with you and pick a good size) Washers are twice the width of chrome ring but look 100% better than rust. Super glue washers to knob. Center carefully. Red fingernail polish spruced up the little plastic faceplate do-hicky. Dial backround: Walmart Krylon Satin Touch #3510 Ivory Satin. Flip the dial pointer up and out of the way. Wash, Lightly sand, wash again, mask carefully and spray the visible section. Looks spectacular and matches the meter almost perfectly. Lubricate moving parts with (expensive) Tri-Flow teflon Superior Lubricant. Liquid dries up leaving a teflon coating on bearings. Buy replacement Capacitors from Unique Radio Parts, LLC...Look it up on Google. Save the old Capacitor can. You might want to cut it to replace caps on a mint 2B. I think that is it. Let me know what you think. Hard to make a silk purse from a sow's ear but fun (and only about $90 worth of stuff) to make the 2B presentable and worthy of a spot on your bench or in your mind. I will be on the lookout to upgrade mine if a better one magically appears. 72/73 Jim / W1FMR --- john [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: john [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- One of my 2B's is also a real dog...rusty on the edges, chassis very pitted, chips off the front panel. Works flawlessly! :-) John K5MO At 05:03 PM 9/28/2007, Jim F. wrote: Jim F. [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi I am new to the list and making a rusty 2B presentable as my boatanchor receiver. The chrome rings on all knobs were really rusty. Replaced the DC filter caps Replaced 4 of the 6 paper capacitors Repaired rust on the case and front panel Chassis is almost entirely oxidized and pitted. Had the radio playing absolutely super last night but this morning heard a loud buzz (not exactly a hum). Will see if works OK tonight. And someone must have banged the receiver down on the main tuning knob which bent the tuning shaft a bit. The dial cord slips in one spot as the knob is turned. Not serious but annoying. The set now looks OK and performs (at least it did last night :-) wonderful ! If anyone is interested in a quick rusty ring knob repair and what I used to lube the moving parts, and how I repaired rust that formed from past 20 years in a damp basement, let me know and I will post something. The radio does not look absolutely original, but I really enjoy looking at it and listening to it. If the chassis were not completely pitted I would meticulously restore it. But it is a rescued radio, not restored 2B, but a
RE: [drakelist] Drake 2B
Jim F. [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Your wish is my command !! jim --- Terry Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Terry Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- There must be something about 2B's that cause the same (cosmetic, mostly) defects. Jim (W1FMR), I'd love to see what you did posted. Terry K7WLD -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of john Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 5:01 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; drakelist Subject: Re: [drakelist] Drake 2B john [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- One of my 2B's is also a real dog...rusty on the edges, chassis very pitted, chips off the front panel. Works flawlessly! :-) John K5MO At 05:03 PM 9/28/2007, Jim F. wrote: Jim F. [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi I am new to the list and making a rusty 2B presentable as my boatanchor receiver. The chrome rings on all knobs were really rusty. Replaced the DC filter caps Replaced 4 of the 6 paper capacitors Repaired rust on the case and front panel Chassis is almost entirely oxidized and pitted. Had the radio playing absolutely super last night but this morning heard a loud buzz (not exactly a hum). Will see if works OK tonight. And someone must have banged the receiver down on the main tuning knob which bent the tuning shaft a bit. The dial cord slips in one spot as the knob is turned. Not serious but annoying. The set now looks OK and performs (at least it did last night :-) wonderful ! If anyone is interested in a quick rusty ring knob repair and what I used to lube the moving parts, and how I repaired rust that formed from past 20 years in a damp basement, let me know and I will post something. The radio does not look absolutely original, but I really enjoy looking at it and listening to it. If the chassis were not completely pitted I would meticulously restore it. But it is a rescued radio, not restored 2B, but a user and a keeper. Never thought it would look as good as it does. 72, jim / W1FMR to be replaced if anyone has any. -- 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 -- -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Drake 2B Service Manual
Grif [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- If you find one, I'm also interested. I need to re-align the 2nd IF, which is going to be a bear, what with variable passband and variable center frequency. Thanks. 73, Grif, KF4JG Keith V [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Is there such a thing as a 2B service manual, and if so, where can I order one? Mainly looking for something like that for mechanical dis-assembly. It doesn't look too tough, but I've screwed up easier looking things. Tks, Van K0KAV -- 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] Drake 2B Service Manual
Keith V [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I'm beginning to think there isn't a service manual, Only the Drake Instruction Book commonly referred to as the Owners Manual. There are alignment procedures in there for the radio. There are specific warnings on adjusting the Passband Tuner - Selector adjustments. The manual is on BAMA and Link was sent to me by another person on here. I'm unable to find anything regarding front panel removal. I have all the knobs off, but can get the Passband Selector indicator off. Van - K0KAV - Original Message - From: Grif [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Keith V [EMAIL PROTECTED]; drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Sent: Monday, November 07, 2005 6:37 AM Subject: Re: [drakelist] Drake 2B Service Manual If you find one, I'm also interested. I need to re-align the 2nd IF, which is going to be a bear, what with variable passband and variable center frequency. Thanks. 73, Grif, KF4JG Keith V [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Is there such a thing as a 2B service manual, and if so, where can I order one? Mainly looking for something like that for mechanical dis-assembly. It doesn't look too tough, but I've screwed up easier looking things. Tks, Van K0KAV -- 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] Drake 2B Service Manual
Garey Barrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- So far the closest thing available is my CD for the C Line. It has full color photos of the chassis and boards with parts identified, and a full parts list keyed to the photos. I'm currently working on a similar CD for the B Line, but it is an even bigger job than I thought. Twice as many tubes and boards in the receiver alone 73, Garey - K4OAH Atlanta Drake C-Line Service Manual http://www.k4oah.com DW Holtman wrote: DW Holtman [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Van, I don't belive there is any service manuals for most of the Drake radios. I realy like Drake radios, use B twins regularly, however, their manuals are the worst. Try to find parts in the chassis from the pictures supplied. They only point out tubes and maybe a couple of transformers. It you are talking about the pointer on the pass band, it (carefully) pulls straight off. I havn't worked on a 2B for a couple of years, but I think that I remember removing it when I removed the front panel. 73's DW Holtman WB7SSN Keith V wrote: Keith V [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I'm beginning to think there isn't a service manual, Only the Drake Instruction Book commonly referred to as the Owners Manual. There are alignment procedures in there for the radio. There are specific warnings on adjusting the Passband Tuner - Selector adjustments. The manual is on BAMA and Link was sent to me by another person on here. I'm unable to find anything regarding front panel removal. I have all the knobs off, but can get the Passband Selector indicator off. Van - K0KAV - Original Message - From: Grif [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Keith V [EMAIL PROTECTED]; drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Sent: Monday, November 07, 2005 6:37 AM Subject: Re: [drakelist] Drake 2B Service Manual If you find one, I'm also interested. I need to re-align the 2nd IF, which is going to be a bear, what with variable passband and variable center frequency. Thanks. 73, Grif, KF4JG Keith V [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Is there such a thing as a 2B service manual, and if so, where can I order one? Mainly looking for something like that for mechanical dis-assembly. It doesn't look too tough, but I've screwed up easier looking things. Tks, Van K0KAV -- 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] Drake 2B Service Manual
DW Holtman [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Gary, Keep the group advised. I for one would like to have a CD with parts identification for the B-Line. I'm in the process of restoring a B-Line now and trying to find parts locations on the chassis is a pain in the A__! 73's DW Holtman WB7SSN Garey Barrell wrote: Garey Barrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- So far the closest thing available is my CD for the C Line. It has full color photos of the chassis and boards with parts identified, and a full parts list keyed to the photos. I'm currently working on a similar CD for the B Line, but it is an even bigger job than I thought. Twice as many tubes and boards in the receiver alone 73, Garey - K4OAH Atlanta Drake C-Line Service Manual http://www.k4oah.com DW Holtman wrote: DW Holtman [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Van, I don't belive there is any service manuals for most of the Drake radios. I realy like Drake radios, use B twins regularly, however, their manuals are the worst. Try to find parts in the chassis from the pictures supplied. They only point out tubes and maybe a couple of transformers. It you are talking about the pointer on the pass band, it (carefully) pulls straight off. I havn't worked on a 2B for a couple of years, but I think that I remember removing it when I removed the front panel. 73's DW Holtman WB7SSN Keith V wrote: Keith V [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I'm beginning to think there isn't a service manual, Only the Drake Instruction Book commonly referred to as the Owners Manual. There are alignment procedures in there for the radio. There are specific warnings on adjusting the Passband Tuner - Selector adjustments. The manual is on BAMA and Link was sent to me by another person on here. I'm unable to find anything regarding front panel removal. I have all the knobs off, but can get the Passband Selector indicator off. Van - K0KAV - Original Message - From: Grif [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Keith V [EMAIL PROTECTED]; drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Sent: Monday, November 07, 2005 6:37 AM Subject: Re: [drakelist] Drake 2B Service Manual If you find one, I'm also interested. I need to re-align the 2nd IF, which is going to be a bear, what with variable passband and variable center frequency. Thanks. 73, Grif, KF4JG Keith V [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Is there such a thing as a 2B service manual, and if so, where can I order one? Mainly looking for something like that for mechanical dis-assembly. It doesn't look too tough, but I've screwed up easier looking things. Tks, Van K0KAV -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net -- -- Submissions:drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] Drake 2B Service Manual
john [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- It'll be worth every penny! :-) John At 10:46 AM 11/7/2005, Garey Barrell wrote: Garey Barrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- So far the closest thing available is my CD for the C Line. It has full color photos of the chassis and boards with parts identified, and a full parts list keyed to the photos. I'm currently working on a similar CD for the B Line, but it is an even bigger job than I thought. Twice as many tubes and boards in the receiver alone 73, Garey - K4OAH Atlanta Drake C-Line Service Manual http://www.k4oah.com DW Holtman wrote: DW Holtman [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Van, I don't belive there is any service manuals for most of the Drake radios. I realy like Drake radios, use B twins regularly, however, their manuals are the worst. Try to find parts in the chassis from the pictures supplied. They only point out tubes and maybe a couple of transformers. It you are talking about the pointer on the pass band, it (carefully) pulls straight off. I havn't worked on a 2B for a couple of years, but I think that I remember removing it when I removed the front panel. 73's DW Holtman WB7SSN Keith V wrote: Keith V [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I'm beginning to think there isn't a service manual, Only the Drake Instruction Book commonly referred to as the Owners Manual. There are alignment procedures in there for the radio. There are specific warnings on adjusting the Passband Tuner - Selector adjustments. The manual is on BAMA and Link was sent to me by another person on here. I'm unable to find anything regarding front panel removal. I have all the knobs off, but can get the Passband Selector indicator off. Van - K0KAV - Original Message - From: Grif [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Keith V [EMAIL PROTECTED]; drakelist@www.zerobeat.net Sent: Monday, November 07, 2005 6:37 AM Subject: Re: [drakelist] Drake 2B Service Manual If you find one, I'm also interested. I need to re-align the 2nd IF, which is going to be a bear, what with variable passband and variable center frequency. Thanks. 73, Grif, KF4JG Keith V [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Is there such a thing as a 2B service manual, and if so, where can I order one? Mainly looking for something like that for mechanical dis-assembly. It doesn't look too tough, but I've screwed up easier looking things. Tks, Van K0KAV -- 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 -- -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.12.8/162 - Release Date: 11/5/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.12.8/162 - Release Date: 11/5/2005 -- 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] Drake 2B problems
Garey Barrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Replace that 6U8 with a 6EA8. The 6U8 is probably weak, and the 6EA8 works better than a new 6U8. 73, Garey - K4OAH Atlanta Drake C-Line Service Manual http://hr99.home.mindspring.com/R-4C_Servicez/ DW Holtman wrote: Hello, I have a 2B receiver that was working great It has been re-capped and the controls etc cleaned. This afternoon it quit working on 20 meters, later it quit quiking on 40 meters. 80 still works great. I swapped out 20 and 40 meter crystals, tested the 6U8 osc tube, no help. It seems that the higher frequencys will not oscillate. I know that a tube tester checks at 60 hz (at least mine it is a emission tester) so could it still be the tube? Any help from the group would be great. 73's DW Holtman WB7SSN -- 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/ --
[drakelist] Drake 2B problems
Hello, Thank for the help from all of the forum members who helped. Changing out the tube fixed the problem. I took Garey's - K4OAH advice and swapped the 6U8 with a 6EA8. It is now very sensitive like before on 20 meters. 73's DW Holtman
[drakelist] Drake 2B
Will Rogers [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi gang! Wonder if I am in over my head... Have a 2b with a terrible if oscillation problem. The s meter hangs at about s9. It is so bad I cannot get a read on the 50kHz bfo to set it up. It squeals like crazy unless there is a strong signal then it sounds sort of ok... If I put it in the .5 bandwidth, the squealing stops and the s meter drops back to one. Any ideas? Will -- On Behalf of Will Rogers [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] Drake 2B
Ron Wagner [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- will, Just a quick question, do you have the Q-multiplier turned on or attached? If so, disconnect it. I remember my first attempt to use a q-multiplier and what you describe sounds a lot like what I ran into. 73, Ron Amateur Radio Station: WD8SBB - Ron and KB8NRP - Joann -- On Behalf of Ron Wagner [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] Drake 2B front panel removal
Hello, I'm in the middle of removing the front panel from a Drake 2B. Everything is off except the Pass band selector switch (the pointer for .5, 2.1 and 3.6 khZ). I cannot see anyway to remove it to remove thepointer short of the completely disassembling the passband assemby. That is something that I don't want to do. Has anyone removed the front panel before? Thank you in advance.
Re: [drakelist] Drake 2B
Hello, Freeberg, Scott (STP) [EMAIL PROTECTED]! Yes, it would have been nice if there had been a matching transmitter for the 2A, or 2B. I wonder if there had been any talk about that at the time. I have always had, in the back of my mind, a project: take a junker 2-NT (chassis wise) and rebuild it into a 2-B style case to match a 2-B. Then maybe build a VFO into a 2-BS speaker case.. would be nice to have a real 2-B Line ! --Andy [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] Drake 2B
Hi everybody, I see that there have been a few postings regarding the 2-B with background in the auctions on ebay recently. The 2-B is a wonderful receiver to use, and I have quite a few Drake receivers and transceivers to compare with. Actually, I do have them all ! And that include the commercial ones too. Well, 2-B is not the best, but it's fantasic, having that time's technology in mind. And if you wonder who bought the 2-B and the 2-BQ, I can tell you that I did that. I recently bought a NIB RV-3 vfo from the same seller. I've got that one already, and it looks like it has been made today! The ended auctions of the RV-3, 2-B and the 2-BQ can still be found here if you would like to take a look: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=3075686292category=4671 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=3078443152category=4673 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=48709item=3078444065 I have by the way the 2-B and the 2-C serial no. 1 receivers too. I'm going to have a slide presentation of Drake protypes and some other very rare models at the Drake Forum that is taking place at the Dayton Hamvention in May. I hope to see many of you there! Enjoy your Drake radios! Sindre, LA6OP http://home.online.no/~sindtorp http://www.dproducts.be/drake_museum -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
RE: [drakelist] Drake 2B
A few years ago at a small local hamfest (still lived in NY State) someone had a nice Drake 1A receiver for sale for $85! The owner was busy talking to someone about some other equipment, and not wanting to wait (thinking I may be missing something else...), I walked away and looked at stuff on a few other vendors' tables. I ended up buying a nice Hammarlund HQ-170VHF receiver for $100 and the seller took out another box and said: this goes with the receiver. In the box there were the Heathkit MT-1 Cheyenne transmitter and MR-1 Comanche receiver mobile twins with manuals and power supply. You win some and you lose some... 73, Meir WF2U Gowensville, SC -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Nace Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 9:23 PM To: Freeberg, Scott (STP); [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:Re: [drakelist] Drake 2B A couple of years ago at a hamfest, a fellow had a TR-3 still in the box.mint copper, mint everything. He wanted 300 bucks.nobody bought it..I still kick myself for not going to an automatic teller and getting an extra hundred or so to buy it. Anyone else have any stories about the one that got away? Live and learn, 73 de N5KAE -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
RE: [drakelist] Drake 2B (now 1A)
I saw one purchased 3 years ago, at the Cary NC hamfest, WITH original speaker and manual in very very nice shape, for $40. It clearly, was the buy of the day/week/month/year John K5MO At 04:44 PM 2/25/04 -0500, WF2U wrote: A few years ago at a small local hamfest (still lived in NY State) someone had a nice Drake 1A receiver for sale for $85! The owner was busy talking to someone about some other equipment, and not wanting to wait (thinking I may be missing something else...), I walked away and looked at stuff on a few other vendors' tables. I ended up buying a nice Hammarlund HQ-170VHF receiver for $100 and the seller took out another box and said: this goes with the receiver. In the box there were the Heathkit MT-1 Cheyenne transmitter and MR-1 Comanche receiver mobile twins with manuals and power supply. You win some and you lose some... 73, Meir WF2U Gowensville, SC -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Nace Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 9:23 PM To:Freeberg, Scott (STP); [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [drakelist] Drake 2B A couple of years ago at a hamfest, a fellow had a TR-3 still in the box.mint copper, mint everything. He wanted 300 bucks.nobody bought it..I still kick myself for not going to an automatic teller and getting an extra hundred or so to buy it. Anyone else have any stories about the one that got away? Live and learn, 73 de N5KAE -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- --- Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.580 / Virus Database: 367 - Release Date: 2/6/04 --- Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.580 / Virus Database: 367 - Release Date: 2/6/04
[drakelist] Drake 2B
Did you all see the NIB Drake 2B come and go on epay? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=3078443152category=4673sspagename=STRK%3AMEBWA%3AITrd=1 I knew better than to even bid. Same guy got the 2BQ for 255. Criminy. Michael N0XY -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] Drake 2B
Never liked the 2 line never will! - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 12:41 PM Subject: [drakelist] Drake 2B Did you all see the NIB Drake 2B come and go on epay? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=3078443152category=4673; sspagename=STRK%3AMEBWA%3AITrd=1 I knew better than to even bid. Same guy got the 2BQ for 255. Criminy. Michael N0XY -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] Drake 2B
The two line is one of the most undervalued (this auction notwithstanding!) rigs around. Triple conversion, variable passband tuning (B model)... an outstanding CW receiver in a compact box. I've got representative versions of the A , B and C editions, and the B is the cream of the crop. 73 John K5MO At 02:46 PM 2/24/04 -0800, DAN COTSIRILOS wrote: Never liked the 2 line never will! - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 12:41 PM Subject: [drakelist] Drake 2B Did you all see the NIB Drake 2B come and go on epay? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=3078443152category=4673; sspagename=STRK%3AMEBWA%3AITrd=1 I knew better than to even bid. Same guy got the 2BQ for 255. Criminy. Michael N0XY -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- --- Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.580 / Virus Database: 367 - Release Date: 2/6/04 --- Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.580 / Virus Database: 367 - Release Date: 2/6/04
RE: [drakelist] Drake 2B
Whoa, now that price is an eye-opener. No I didn't see that one come and go. Its not being shipped to my house either :) It sure looks gorgeous. I've always thought the 2A/2B receivers look great. I still have a 2A and I think it works good and sounds nice. Maybe there's something wrong with my 2BQ but I don't see that Q-multipler as doing much. For a really classy Drake radio though I still have to say the 1A is incredible. It sounds great, it looks interesting - well ok, oddly interesting :) and that pass band tuning is effective. I've used the passband tuning in the 75A4 and was pleasantly surprised with the 1A passband tuning as well. 73, Scott WA9WFA -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] Drake 2B
The two line is one of the most undervalued (this auction notwithstanding!) rigs around. I agree. I think the 2-B is a great receiver, chassis corrosion and all. Now a kilobuck for one is a different issue altogether, but then how often does a NIB radio come along? From the point of view of a serious collector (of anything .. radios, fine art, whatever), that may not seem like a bad price at all. Grant/NQ5T -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] Drake 2B
Hey John, I have to agree with you. I have a 2B and a 2C. I prefer the 2B. It works great and is a joy to use. i only wish they had made a transmitter that matched it. My 2C sits pretty next to the 2NT and I use them a lot too. I have a 4 line (B line) left. I used to have a C line as well. I would have to say my B line is the shack favorite. All are wonderful receivers. The 2B is easier to tune than the 2C. 2C tunes kind of fast. Michael john [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote on 02/24/2004 04:07:08 PM: The two line is one of the most undervalued (this auction notwithstanding!) rigs around. Triple conversion, variable passband tuning (B model)... an outstanding CW receiver in a compact box. I've got representative versions of the A , B and C editions, and the B is the cream of the crop. 73 John K5MO At 02:46 PM 2/24/04 -0800, DAN COTSIRILOS wrote: Never liked the 2 line never will! - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 12:41 PM Subject: [drakelist] Drake 2B Did you all see the NIB Drake 2B come and go on epay? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=3078443152category=4673; sspagename=STRK%3AMEBWA%3AITrd=1 I knew better than to even bid. Same guy got the 2BQ for 255. Criminy. Michael N0XY -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- --- Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.580 / Virus Database: 367 - Release Date: 2/6/04 --- Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.580 / Virus Database: 367 - Release Date: 2/6/04 -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
RE: [drakelist] Drake 2B
I've always chuckled when I would set that tiny little 2A receiver next to a jumbo transmitter of the same period. I was always afraid the jumbo transmitter wuz going to fall on the tiny receiver and squish it : Yes, it would have been nice if there had been a matching transmitter for the 2A, or 2B. I wonder if there had been any talk about that at the time. I never had a 2B. I thought I had one sitting one the shelf until I went to sell it last week. I snapped a photo, sent it to a potential buyer, and he points out its a 2A. :) Well I'll be. All this time I thought I had a 2B sitting on the shelf :) Yes, that 2C and 2NT are a sweet looking pair. I was a Novice when that setup came out in 1967 or 1968. Drake never made a vfo for that pair either. You would have thought they'd be following up with a vfo. 73, SCott WA9WFA -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
Re: [drakelist] Drake 2B
A couple of years ago at a hamfest, a fellow had a TR-3 still in the box.mint copper, mint everything. He wanted 300 bucks.nobody bought it..I still kick myself for not going to an automatic teller and getting an extra hundred or so to buy it. Anyone else have any stories about the one that got away? Live and learn, 73 de N5KAE - Original Message - From: Freeberg, Scott (STP) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 5:18 PM Subject: RE: [drakelist] Drake 2B I've always chuckled when I would set that tiny little 2A receiver next to a jumbo transmitter of the same period. I was always afraid the jumbo transmitter wuz going to fall on the tiny receiver and squish it : Yes, it would have been nice if there had been a matching transmitter for the 2A, or 2B. I wonder if there had been any talk about that at the time. I never had a 2B. I thought I had one sitting one the shelf until I went to sell it last week. I snapped a photo, sent it to a potential buyer, and he points out its a 2A. :) Well I'll be. All this time I thought I had a 2B sitting on the shelf :) Yes, that 2C and 2NT are a sweet looking pair. I was a Novice when that setup came out in 1967 or 1968. Drake never made a vfo for that pair either. You would have thought they'd be following up with a vfo. 73, SCott WA9WFA -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ -- -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
[drakelist] Drake 2B, 2AC, Q-mult, manual
I still have the 2B for sale. Cost $175 plus shipping from Dayton Ohio area. If you think that too high, tell me what you would offer. Includes: - 2B receiver, with 80, 40, 20, 15, 10 (28-28.5, 28.5-29.1), and 3 extra XTALS 19.3-19.9 Mhz, 9.4-10.0, 9.9-10.5 or 17.5-18.0 based on socket position used. - 2AC Xtal Calibrator - QXer Q-multiplier - 2B manual with 1 page and schematic copied, rest original - QXer paper manual and preliminary doc, I am told the preliminary doc is rather unique. Both are original. - extra preselector knob. Was going to extract the inlay from this knob to put on the bandwidth knob which is missing its inlay. Overall condition would be 5 out of 10 due to wear on the lettering around the bandwidth and BFO switch, and 1 knob missing the silver inlay. The cabinet has some missing paint around the front edges. Copper has mild spotting. Has worked for 20 odd years without any issues. I have never tuned it up, just used it. It has a speaker attached inside the cabinet with nylon wire ties, so that if can be used stand alone. This was part of a Novice station, but had not been used as such for over 15 years. I had it attached to an 80 Meter dipole this weekend, and it worked on all crystals as well as on 80 meters. It could likely use a good tuneup, but works as is. Sorry about the long post. 73, Ron -- Visit my astronomy home page. http://www.dma.org/~wagner Amateur Radio Station: WD8SBB - Ron and KB8NRP - Joann -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Brought to you courtesy of TLCHost.net http://www.tlchost.net/ --
