Re: [Drakelist] Nastiest Drake Gear
Looks like it has been washedin hurricane flood waters. 73, Ron WD8SBB --- On Wed, 12/21/11, John Hudson john.hud...@calema.ca.gov wrote: From: John Hudson john.hud...@calema.ca.gov Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Nastiest Drake Gear To: John Brown brown...@optusnet.com.au, 'Steve Wedge' w1es1...@earthlink.net, drakelist@zerobeat.net drakelist@zerobeat.net Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 7:42 PM Do I dare say, well Hewlett Packard use to wash. . . . . ;-) -Original Message- From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of John Brown Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 4:32 PM To: 'Steve Wedge'; drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Nastiest Drake Gear NahI think it will come up pretty well. JB -Original Message- From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of Steve Wedge Sent: Wednesday, 21 December 2011 11:46 PM To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] Nastiest Drake Gear I'm going to nominate this as the most-abused, nastiest-looking piece of Drake gear I've ever seen: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=260919992177ssPageNa me=ADME:B:SS:US:1123 I wouldn't even bet that the meter's working given how much moisture this one has seen. Enjoy those Drakes - but not underwater... Steve, W1ES/4 ___ 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 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
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I like the real slow crush from a concrete compression test machineI think Letterman did a bowling ball once that then exploded. Pretty cool. Curt..the other Curt KU8L On 12/21/2011 9:10 PM, Mark Nace wrote: This is a bad thought, but we have all seen the big crushers for wrecked cars. I wonder if a little crusher exists for radio hulks like this. Mark N5KAE - Original Message From: Steve Wedgew1es1...@earthlink.net To: leepulsa...@embarqmail.com; John Brownbrown...@optusnet.com.au; drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Wed, December 21, 2011 7:53:31 PM Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Nastiest Drake Gear Two people have bid on it, I see. Could it be one of you? On one level, it would be interesting to see if someone could get it to work at all. After all, pseudo-antique shops are making the Big Bux selling Shabby Chic these days and using furniture with distressed paint, etc. Then again, someone could make a mobile out of it. Would it then be a mobile rig? Ducking... Steve Wedge, W1ES/4 I swear by my life, and my love of it, that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine. -Ayn Rand. All my computers have my signature with various pearls of wisdom appended thereto. -- From: leepulsa...@embarqmail.com Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 8:27 PM To: John Brownbrown...@optusnet.com.au; 'Steve Wedge' w1es1...@earthlink.net;drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Nastiest Drake Gear In a few days you will find someone on here asking how do you remove rust and make a cabinet and chassis look like new again. What brand of stuff in a bottle will do this in 5 minutes or less. Then they will add, please, no suggestions costing over $10.00 ! You just watch and see if I am correct. Lee, w0vt ___ 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 mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
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In a message dated 12/21/2011 11:48:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, w...@roadrunner.com writes: First remove the crystals. They occasionally fail and are needed. Wailll, I think the PTO should come out of there too, and then of course someone will say the relay, and oh yeah the light bulb circuit breaker. Carl wd8nhk ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Nastiest Drake Gear
I'm going to nominate this as the most-abused, nastiest-looking piece of Drake gear I've ever seen: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=260919992177ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123 I wouldn't even bet that the meter's working given how much moisture this one has seen. Enjoy those Drakes - but not underwater... Steve, W1ES/4 ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
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Well at least he didn't say it was almost mint. Mike wb8vge Sent from my iPhone On Dec 21, 2011, at 7:46 AM, Steve Wedge w1es1...@earthlink.net wrote: I'm going to nominate this as the most-abused, nastiest-looking piece of Drake gear I've ever seen: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=260919992177ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123 I wouldn't even bet that the meter's working given how much moisture this one has seen. Enjoy those Drakes - but not underwater... Steve, W1ES/4 ___ 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
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This rig needs a little TLC. Tech special. Can't test, but previous owner said repair was a simple fix just time to do it. Could be a collector rig with a little work. ;) Curt KU8L On 12/21/2011 7:55 AM, Mike Bryce wrote: Well at least he didn't say it was almost mint. Mike wb8vge Sent from my iPhone On Dec 21, 2011, at 7:46 AM, Steve Wedgew1es1...@earthlink.net wrote: I'm going to nominate this as the most-abused, nastiest-looking piece of Drake gear I've ever seen: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=260919992177ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123 I wouldn't even bet that the meter's working given how much moisture this one has seen. Enjoy those Drakes - but not underwater... Steve, W1ES/4 ___ 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 mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
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No...We should congratulate this seller as giving a very clear description of this rig. They aren't always so forthcoming, unfortunately. Curt On 12/21/2011 7:55 AM, Mike Bryce wrote: Well at least he didn't say it was almost mint. Mike wb8vge Sent from my iPhone On Dec 21, 2011, at 7:46 AM, Steve Wedgew1es1...@earthlink.net wrote: I'm going to nominate this as the most-abused, nastiest-looking piece of Drake gear I've ever seen: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=260919992177ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123 I wouldn't even bet that the meter's working given how much moisture this one has seen. Enjoy those Drakes - but not underwater... Steve, W1ES/4 ___ 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 mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
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Yeah, or 8 out of 10. (wink). Steve -Original Message- From: Mike Bryce proso...@sssnet.com Sent: Dec 21, 2011 7:55 AM To: Steve Wedge w1es1...@earthlink.net Cc: drakelist@zerobeat.net drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Nastiest Drake Gear Well at least he didn't say it was almost mint. Mike wb8vge Sent from my iPhone On Dec 21, 2011, at 7:46 AM, Steve Wedge w1es1...@earthlink.net wrote: I'm going to nominate this as the most-abused, nastiest-looking piece of Drake gear I've ever seen: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=260919992177ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123 I wouldn't even bet that the meter's working given how much moisture this one has seen. Enjoy those Drakes - but not underwater... Steve, W1ES/4 ___ 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
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I salute the seller on accurately showing and describing it. There's very little left - maybe the crystals, the filters and possibly the PTO. Even the cabinet's too far gone for a repaint unless you angle-grind and red lead it like a car resto. I'm thinking that cellar had a dirt floor. Steve, W1ES/4 -Original Message- From: Curt cptc...@flash.net Sent: Dec 21, 2011 8:10 AM To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Nastiest Drake Gear This rig needs a little TLC. Tech special. Can't test, but previous owner said repair was a simple fix just time to do it. Could be a collector rig with a little work. ;) Curt KU8L On 12/21/2011 7:55 AM, Mike Bryce wrote: Well at least he didn't say it was almost mint. Mike wb8vge Sent from my iPhone On Dec 21, 2011, at 7:46 AM, Steve Wedgew1es1...@earthlink.net wrote: I'm going to nominate this as the most-abused, nastiest-looking piece of Drake gear I've ever seen: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=260919992177ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123 I wouldn't even bet that the meter's working given how much moisture this one has seen. Enjoy those Drakes - but not underwater... Steve, W1ES/4 ___ 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 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
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Butt ugly would be a compliment. 73 W5BXE Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:46:21 -0500 (GMT-05:00) From: Steve Wedge w1es1...@earthlink.net To: drakelist@zerobeat.net drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] Nastiest Drake Gear Message-ID: 19754055.1324471581100.javamail.r...@wamui-junio.atl.sa.earthlink.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 I'm going to nominate this as the most-abused, nastiest-looking piece of Drake gear I've ever seen: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=260919992177ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123 I wouldn't even bet that the meter's working given how much moisture this one has seen. Enjoy those Drakes - but not underwater... Steve, W1ES/4___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
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On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 8:10 AM, Curt cptc...@flash.net wrote: This rig needs a little TLC. Tech special. Can't test, but previous owner said repair was a simple fix just time to do it. Could be a collector rig with a little work. Or Worked last time I used it! 73 de Lee -- Lee Hiers, AA4GA www.aa4ga.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
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lee.hi...@gmail.com writes: Or Worked last time I used it! 73 de Lee Hiers, AA4GA Now wait a sec there Lee, I resemble that remark. Have an R4 that I have not touched for perhaps four years. Of course if I were going to sell which I am not morals would come into play and I'd have check it out first to so I guess it doesn't apply. Carl wd8nhk ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
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Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:27:08 -0500 (GMT-05:00)From: Steve Wedge w1es1...@earthlink.netTo: Curt cptc...@flash.net, drakelist@zerobeat.netSubject: Re: [Drakelist] Nastiest Drake GearMessage-ID: 17951982.1324474028510.javamail.r...@wamui-junio.atl.sa.earthlink.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 I salute the seller on accurately showing and describing it. There's very little left - maybe the crystals, the filters and possibly the PTO. Even the cabinet's too far gone for a repaint unless you angle-grind and red lead it like a car resto. I'm thinking that cellar had a dirt floor. Steve, W1ES/4 Steve, My T4XB looks a lot better now Steve! Thanks... -- Paul Gerhardt K3PG http://pgerhardt.blogspot.com QRP ARCI 6674 FP 274 You must do this work with love or you fail. -- John Muir, from How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
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Yeah, I've got one I'm working on for WA1HZK that I thought was scruffy, but it can't hold a candle to this one. And, at least Keith's is sorta working! Steve -Original Message- From: Paul Gerhardt phgerha...@gmail.com Sent: Dec 21, 2011 10:19 AM To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Nastiest Drake Gear Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:27:08 -0500 (GMT-05:00)From: Steve Wedge w1es1...@earthlink.netTo: Curt cptc...@flash.net, drakelist@zerobeat.netSubject: Re: [Drakelist] Nastiest Drake GearMessage-ID: 17951982.1324474028510.javamail.r...@wamui-junio.atl.sa.earthlink.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 I salute the seller on accurately showing and describing it. There's very little left - maybe the crystals, the filters and possibly the PTO. Even the cabinet's too far gone for a repaint unless you angle-grind and red lead it like a car resto. I'm thinking that cellar had a dirt floor. Steve, W1ES/4 Steve, My T4XB looks a lot better now Steve! Thanks... -- Paul Gerhardt K3PG http://pgerhardt.blogspot.com QRP ARCI 6674 FP 274 You must do this work with love or you fail. -- John Muir, from How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive ___ 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
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NahI think it will come up pretty well. JB -Original Message- From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of Steve Wedge Sent: Wednesday, 21 December 2011 11:46 PM To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] Nastiest Drake Gear I'm going to nominate this as the most-abused, nastiest-looking piece of Drake gear I've ever seen: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=260919992177ssPageNa me=ADME:B:SS:US:1123 I wouldn't even bet that the meter's working given how much moisture this one has seen. Enjoy those Drakes - but not underwater... Steve, W1ES/4 ___ 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
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Do I dare say, well Hewlett Packard use to wash. . . . . ;-) -Original Message- From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of John Brown Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 4:32 PM To: 'Steve Wedge'; drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Nastiest Drake Gear NahI think it will come up pretty well. JB -Original Message- From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of Steve Wedge Sent: Wednesday, 21 December 2011 11:46 PM To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] Nastiest Drake Gear I'm going to nominate this as the most-abused, nastiest-looking piece of Drake gear I've ever seen: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=260919992177ssPageNa me=ADME:B:SS:US:1123 I wouldn't even bet that the meter's working given how much moisture this one has seen. Enjoy those Drakes - but not underwater... Steve, W1ES/4 ___ 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 mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
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My TR-3 parts rig looks like collector quality next to this. Steve Wedge, W1ES/4 I swear by my life, and my love of it, that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine. -Ayn Rand. All my computers have my signature with various pearls of wisdom appended thereto. -- From: John Brown brown...@optusnet.com.au Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 7:31 PM To: 'Steve Wedge' w1es1...@earthlink.net; drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: RE: [Drakelist] Nastiest Drake Gear NahI think it will come up pretty well. JB -Original Message- From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of Steve Wedge Sent: Wednesday, 21 December 2011 11:46 PM To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] Nastiest Drake Gear I'm going to nominate this as the most-abused, nastiest-looking piece of Drake gear I've ever seen: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=260919992177ssPageNa me=ADME:B:SS:US:1123 I wouldn't even bet that the meter's working given how much moisture this one has seen. Enjoy those Drakes - but not underwater... Steve, W1ES/4 ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Nastiest Drake Gear
In a few days you will find someone on here asking how do you remove rust and make a cabinet and chassis look like new again. What brand of stuff in a bottle will do this in 5 minutes or less. Then they will add, please, no suggestions costing over $10.00 ! You just watch and see if I am correct. Lee, w0vt ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
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That's quite beyond washing, mate! ;-) Steve Wedge, W1ES/4 I swear by my life, and my love of it, that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine. -Ayn Rand. All my computers have my signature with various pearls of wisdom appended thereto. -- From: John Hudson john.hud...@calema.ca.gov Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 7:42 PM To: John Brown brown...@optusnet.com.au; 'Steve Wedge' w1es1...@earthlink.net; drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: RE: [Drakelist] Nastiest Drake Gear Do I dare say, well Hewlett Packard use to wash. . . . . ;-) -Original Message- From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of John Brown Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 4:32 PM To: 'Steve Wedge'; drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Nastiest Drake Gear NahI think it will come up pretty well. JB -Original Message- From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of Steve Wedge Sent: Wednesday, 21 December 2011 11:46 PM To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] Nastiest Drake Gear I'm going to nominate this as the most-abused, nastiest-looking piece of Drake gear I've ever seen: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=260919992177ssPageNa me=ADME:B:SS:US:1123 I wouldn't even bet that the meter's working given how much moisture this one has seen. Enjoy those Drakes - but not underwater... Steve, W1ES/4 ___ 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 mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
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Two people have bid on it, I see. Could it be one of you? On one level, it would be interesting to see if someone could get it to work at all. After all, pseudo-antique shops are making the Big Bux selling Shabby Chic these days and using furniture with distressed paint, etc. Then again, someone could make a mobile out of it. Would it then be a mobile rig? Ducking... Steve Wedge, W1ES/4 I swear by my life, and my love of it, that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine. -Ayn Rand. All my computers have my signature with various pearls of wisdom appended thereto. -- From: lee pulsa...@embarqmail.com Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 8:27 PM To: John Brown brown...@optusnet.com.au; 'Steve Wedge' w1es1...@earthlink.net; drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Nastiest Drake Gear In a few days you will find someone on here asking how do you remove rust and make a cabinet and chassis look like new again. What brand of stuff in a bottle will do this in 5 minutes or less. Then they will add, please, no suggestions costing over $10.00 ! You just watch and see if I am correct. Lee, w0vt ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
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Mobile...YES...of course, How about mobile like thrown off a 20 story building! Hi, Hi! 73, Lee -Original Message- From: Steve Wedge w1es1...@earthlink.net To: lee pulsa...@embarqmail.com; John Brown brown...@optusnet.com.au; drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Wed, Dec 21, 2011 8:59 pm Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Nastiest Drake Gear Two people have bid on it, I see. Could it be one of you? On one level, it would be interesting to see if someone could get it to work at all. After all, pseudo-antique shops are making the Big Bux selling Shabby Chic these days and using furniture with distressed paint, etc. Then again, someone could make a mobile out of it. Would it then be a mobile rig? Ducking... Steve Wedge, W1ES/4 I swear by my life, and my love of it, that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine. -Ayn Rand. All my computers have my signature with various pearls of wisdom appended thereto. -- From: lee pulsa...@embarqmail.com Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 8:27 PM To: John Brown brown...@optusnet.com.au; 'Steve Wedge' w1es1...@earthlink.net; drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Nastiest Drake Gear In a few days you will find someone on here asking how do you remove rust and make a cabinet and chassis look like new again. What brand of stuff in a bottle will do this in 5 minutes or less. Then they will add, please, no suggestions costing over $10.00 ! You just watch and see if I am correct. Lee, w0vt ___ 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
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This is a bad thought, but we have all seen the big crushers for wrecked cars. I wonder if a little crusher exists for radio hulks like this. Mark N5KAE - Original Message From: Steve Wedge w1es1...@earthlink.net To: lee pulsa...@embarqmail.com; John Brown brown...@optusnet.com.au; drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Wed, December 21, 2011 7:53:31 PM Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Nastiest Drake Gear Two people have bid on it, I see. Could it be one of you? On one level, it would be interesting to see if someone could get it to work at all. After all, pseudo-antique shops are making the Big Bux selling Shabby Chic these days and using furniture with distressed paint, etc. Then again, someone could make a mobile out of it. Would it then be a mobile rig? Ducking... Steve Wedge, W1ES/4 I swear by my life, and my love of it, that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine. -Ayn Rand. All my computers have my signature with various pearls of wisdom appended thereto. -- From: lee pulsa...@embarqmail.com Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 8:27 PM To: John Brown brown...@optusnet.com.au; 'Steve Wedge' w1es1...@earthlink.net; drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Nastiest Drake Gear In a few days you will find someone on here asking how do you remove rust and make a cabinet and chassis look like new again. What brand of stuff in a bottle will do this in 5 minutes or less. Then they will add, please, no suggestions costing over $10.00 ! You just watch and see if I am correct. Lee, w0vt ___ 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
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Now this one looks like it actually SERVED as a boatanchor! Dennis AE6C On 12/21/11, Steve Wedge w1es1...@earthlink.net wrote: I'm going to nominate this as the most-abused, nastiest-looking piece of Drake gear I've ever seen: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=260919992177ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123 I wouldn't even bet that the meter's working given how much moisture this one has seen. Enjoy those Drakes - but not underwater... Steve, W1ES/4 ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Nastiest Drake Gear
First remove the crystals. They occasionally fail and are needed. On 12/21/2011 2110, Mark Nace wrote: This is a bad thought, but we have all seen the big crushers for wrecked cars. I wonder if a little crusher exists for radio hulks like this. Mark N5KAE -- ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
