[Drakelist] Drake C-4
Hi to the group: I have a Drake C-4 Station console for sale. It's also listed on QTH with a picture. Asking $200.00 plus $25.00 for shipping. Thanks very much. Gary W9VS --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drake C-4 question
Lee - Yeah, I guess. The clock, main power switch, Wattmeter, rotor control and ten minute timer are all useful to some extent. It certainly 'neatens up' the station wiring! If you operate some of the 'other' modes, the 3 position switch (EQUIP CONTROL) on the panel actually has four SP3T shielded cables capability, PLUS another eight possible positions that are not wired from the factory. These can be very handy for just switching stuff around such as keyers for multiple stations, VOX controls, etc. The phone patch capability isn't much used these days. 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 4-B, C-Line& TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs kc9...@aol.com wrote: Garey, Thanks...so it looks like even if you don't use the remote antenna switch it's a neat accesory for a C line with L4B and MN-2700? Lee -Original Message- From: Garey Barrell To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Mon, Aug 9, 2010 1:12 pm Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Drake C-4 question Lee - The "Powermaster" is fairly easy to replicate, just a bunch of holes to cut! I would just put an electrical contactor (any electrical supply place, Home Depot?) in the a 'remote' box with a 240 VAC connector on it (if needed) and then hard wire a power strip(s) to it. The "Antenna Switch" is a little tougher. The original is a 24V DC motor driving a custom rotary switch to control the motor, ground unused antennas and switch the antenna. There are eight wires to the original 'remote'. A plain old rotary switch is a lot easier, although several relays and a few connectors in a box could substitute for the remote. The original remote is also designed for tower or other outdoor mounting, which would save coax if you have four beams on your tower, but Which is why the basic C-4 without these accessories sells reasonably! :-) 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 4-B, C-Line& TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs kc9...@aol.com wrote: Hi gang... OK, If I have just the console part of a C-4...ca I get or build the remote switch and power box? 73, Lee, KC9CDT ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drake C-4 question
Garey, Thanks...so it looks like even if you don't use the remote antenna switch it's a neat accesory for a C line with L4B and MN-2700? Lee -Original Message- From: Garey Barrell To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Mon, Aug 9, 2010 1:12 pm Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Drake C-4 question Lee - The "Powermaster" is fairly easy to replicate, just a bunch of holes to cut! I would just put an electrical contactor (any electrical supply place, Home Depot?) in the a 'remote' box with a 240 VAC connector on it (if needed) and then hard wire a power strip(s) to it. The "Antenna Switch" is a little tougher. The original is a 24V DC motor driving a custom rotary switch to control the motor, ground unused antennas and switch the antenna. There are eight wires to the original 'remote'. A plain old rotary switch is a lot easier, although several relays and a few connectors in a box could substitute for the remote. The original remote is also designed for tower or other outdoor mounting, which would save coax if you have four beams on your tower, but Which is why the basic C-4 without these accessories sells reasonably! :-) 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 4-B, C-Line& TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs kc9...@aol.com wrote: Hi gang... OK, If I have just the console part of a C-4...ca I get or build the remote switch and power box? 73, Lee, KC9CDT ___ Drakelist mailing list drakel...@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drake C-4 question
Lee - The "Powermaster" is fairly easy to replicate, just a bunch of holes to cut! I would just put an electrical contactor (any electrical supply place, Home Depot?) in the a 'remote' box with a 240 VAC connector on it (if needed) and then hard wire a power strip(s) to it. The "Antenna Switch" is a little tougher. The original is a 24V DC motor driving a custom rotary switch to control the motor, ground unused antennas and switch the antenna. There are eight wires to the original 'remote'. A plain old rotary switch is a lot easier, although several relays and a few connectors in a box could substitute for the remote. The original remote is also designed for tower or other outdoor mounting, which would save coax if you have four beams on your tower, but Which is why the basic C-4 without these accessories sells reasonably! :-) 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 4-B, C-Line& TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs kc9...@aol.com wrote: Hi gang... OK, If I have just the console part of a C-4...ca I get or build the remote switch and power box? 73, Lee, KC9CDT ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Drake C-4 question
Hi gang... OK, If I have just the console part of a C-4...ca I get or build the remote switch and power box? 73, Lee, KC9CDT ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Drake C-4 Value
Since there are no accessories and considering that it is otherwise in good cosmetic shape, anywhere between $250.00 and 300.00. 73, John, W4AWM **Can love help you live longer? Find out now. (http://personals.aol.com/articles/2009/02/18/longer-lives-through-relationships/?ncid=emlweu slove0001) ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Drake C-4 Value
Hi Everyone: I have a nice C-4 that I don't use and I would like to sell it. I would appreciate knowing what it is worth. It's in very good condition. Clock works, but I don't have the exterior remote switch box. 73's de Jay WD9X **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221823307x1201398715/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd= JulystepsfooterNO62) ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[drakelist] DRAKE C-4 on ebay
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