Re: [drakelist] MN2700 Antenna Tuner

2004-01-30 Thread Bob Stewart
Hi Stirling, I have solved the problem - after removing all the knobs, dials and the meter the black escutcheon plate can be removed, the trick here is that at the right-hand end behind the escutcheon there is a sticky strip that holds it in place. To separate the panel from the sticky carefully

[drakelist] Odds and Ends

2004-01-30 Thread af2c
I have a few items which may be of interest to some of you. I ran across them while searching for a crystal calibrator. The calibrator was found and is, for now, promised to Bill, KG4KKI. However, I had three (3) crystals cut for 1ØØ kHz...One is in the calibrator and the other two were to b

Re: [drakelist] ac-4's

2004-01-30 Thread Mark Nace
I find that the cinch jones connector male pins on the back of the transceivers get really waxy and make intermittent contact over time.  I use some isoproyl alcohol on a Q-tip on the male blades, then use de-oxit, plug in and out about 10 times.that's it.  The last time a problem happen

Re: [drakelist] ac-4's

2004-01-30 Thread Lee Bahr
Did someone modify one of the power supplies and install a relay in it so the on/off  switch controls it rather then the primary of the transformer?  If so, they would not be neccessarily compatible depending on the voltage relay used in the mod. Lee, w0vt Houston, Texas  I<>

RE: [drakelist] Cal

2004-01-30 Thread Gailey, Bill
Title: RE: [drakelist] Cal I've decided to "settle" on just finding a crystal and building one for my 2B. Looking for suggestions for a good source for the crystal. Bill -Original Message- From: Mike Elliott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 12:54 PM To: [E

Re: [drakelist] T-4x, R-4 Transceive RX Question

2004-01-30 Thread Garey Barrell
George KB2Z wrote: Hi Garey, When zeroed with rear control, the meter stiil reads as far past 60db as it will go. In standby or with rf gain full CCW. I dont see anything in the manual that specifically addresses the meter adjustment. Would adjusting the bias with the R40 meter sensitivity pot

Re: [drakelist] ac-4's

2004-01-30 Thread W4AWM
I<> It should, it is a compatible supply for all the Drake transceivers.  Check the fuse, check to see if there is a 120/240switch on the PS and if so, make sure it is in the 120V position, pull the cap off the interconnecting cable and check for broken leads, pull the bottom off the PS and chec

[drakelist] Cal

2004-01-30 Thread Mike Elliott
Gentlemen - I'm still looking for a calibrator for my 2C - any out there? Mike -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - uns

Re: [drakelist] ac-4's

2004-01-30 Thread W4AWM
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Re: [drakelist] T-4x, R-4 Transceive RX Question

2004-01-30 Thread George KB2Z
Hi Garey, When zeroed with rear control, the meter stiil reads as far past 60db as it will go. In standby or with rf gain full CCW. I dont see anything in the manual that specifically addresses the meter adjustment. Would adjusting the bias with the R40 meter sensitivity pot bring it down or sh

[drakelist] TR-6

2004-01-30 Thread Ray Perrin
Gang, I recently obtained a nice TR-6 and I am in the process of cleaning it. I have tried (without success to) remove the PA cage. While it was easy to uncouple the extender shafts, the shafts of the 2 variable capacitors protrude through holes in the cage thus preventing its removal. I'd

[drakelist] ac-4's

2004-01-30 Thread DAN COTSIRILOS
A friend of mine experience the following, does it make any sense? I don't know much about TR-4's   The AC-4 that came with the TR-4CW will not fire up the TR-4C (the power won't even come on), and the AC-4 that came with the TR-4C will not power up the TR-4CWrit.   Dan

Re: [drakelist] T-4x, R-4 Transceive RX Question

2004-01-30 Thread Garey Barrell
George KB2Z wrote: Good morning list, Things are moving right along with the T-4x quirks. I have a question about using in x-ceive mode. Things seem to be working as expected. When transmitting the S-meter on the R4 moves all the way to the right side. It dont slam but does do +60 over. Is this

[drakelist] T-4x, R-4 Transceive RX Question

2004-01-30 Thread George KB2Z
Good morning list, Things are moving right along with the T-4x quirks. I have a question about using in x-ceive mode. Things seem to be working as expected. When transmitting the S-meter on the R4 moves all the way to the right side. It dont slam but does do +60 over. Is this normal for the T-4x