Re: [drakelist] Replacement Meters Are Ready

2008-03-06 Thread Bill Ellis
Jim, Please send me the comparison photos of the meter for the MN-2000. Thanks, Bill, WB9CAC Jim Gerke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Jim Gerke made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I've had a request to post a picture of th

Re: [drakelist] TR7 Project

2008-03-06 Thread David & Chris Drake
That likely explains why the previous owner said output was low and and synthesiser would'nt hold lock on several bands. The power supply voltages were the first thing I was going to check after I cleaned everything up. Well, there you are. Troubleshooting tip number one. Thanks, David ---

Re: [drakelist] TR7 Project

2008-03-06 Thread David & Chris Drake
Don, if you have one to offer up, I'd sure be gratefull. If you don't have one to spare, I'll likely start looking for another board thats been parted out. Parted out boards seem to be on ebay weekly, but I'd rather find the part to fix up what I have. I'm in no big hurry. I'll probably pull

Re: [drakelist] Replacement Meters Are Ready

2008-03-06 Thread Jim Gerke
Jim Gerke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I've had a request to post a picture of the new meter next to a stock Drake meter, but this list isn't hosted by Yahoo, for example, where such things can

Re: [drakelist] TR7 Project

2008-03-06 Thread Don Cunningham
Well, I was mistaken, David. I guess you need to try one of the "board sellers" for a power supply. Sorry. 73, and good luck, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: David & Chris Drake To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 8:25 PM Subject: [drakelist] TR7 Proj

Re: [drakelist] TR7 Project

2008-03-06 Thread K9SQG
[EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- That split core is an item I've had fail too and it renders the regulator inoperative. You might try glueing it back to gether but I'd recommend replacing it with one

Re: [drakelist] TR7 Project

2008-03-06 Thread Don Cunningham
David, If you don't find a source, I may have a NOS or two of those. I'll check. I bought a few parts when Drake was selling them off. 73, Don, WB5HAK - Original Message - From: David & Chris Drake To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 8:25 PM Subject: [drakel

[drakelist] TR7 Project

2008-03-06 Thread David & Chris Drake
I began to disassemble my project TR7 this afternoon and heard something rattling around toward the front of the rig. As I kept disassembling, it finally fell out, well pieces of whatever it was fell out. The two pieces looked awfull familiar, but I just could'nt figure out where they came fro

Re: [drakelist] re TR7 PTO/troubleshooting in general

2008-03-06 Thread David & Chris Drake
Well, looks like I brought up a popular topic. Thats a good thing! I would suggest a repository of information, or simply said, a place where any of us can send information or links such that some Drake loving volunteer can compile the information and check for accuracy.This should be some

Re: [drakelist] re TR7 PTO/troubleshooting in general

2008-03-06 Thread k9sqg
Don't forget the Drake Technical Net or the Drake and Antique Tube Gear Net as sources of information, parts, gear, etc. -Original Message- From: Thom LaCosta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: David & Chris Drake <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; recipient list not sho

Re: [drakelist] re TR7 PTO/troubleshooting in general

2008-03-06 Thread Thom LaCosta
Thom LaCosta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Thu, 6 Mar 2008 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I will make space available on the WB4HFN website to publish those. And has been the case since the list

Re: [drakelist] re TR7 PTO/troubleshooting in general

2008-03-06 Thread Thom LaCosta
Thom LaCosta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Thu, 6 Mar 2008 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've brought up this idea several times to various groups, including post Drake Forum discussions Might

Re: [drakelist] re TR7 PTO/troubleshooting in general

2008-03-06 Thread k9sqg
I've brought up this idea several times to various groups, including post Drake Forum discussions at Hamvention.? Many of us have valuable experiences that, taken as a whole, represent what might be considered as "how the experts fault isolate".? One of the key elements in fault isolation is kn

Re: [drakelist] re TR7 PTO/troubleshooting in general

2008-03-06 Thread wb4hfn
Dave, over the last few years I have repaired and refurbished many TR7 radios which drove the first article I wrote on the TR7. I have been collecting a lot of data on this subject and plan on writing follow-up articles in the future.In the meantime, if anyone has finished articles on r

Re: [drakelist] re TR7 PTO/troubleshooting in general

2008-03-06 Thread David & Chris Drake
To the list, Has anyone ever compiled a troubleshooting doc for the TR7?? I know there are a lot of bits and pieces out there and have downloaded and printed many of them for my files. The service manual is also imperative, as well as extender cards. This would be a good thing for us Drake lo

Re: [drakelist] re TR7 PTO

2008-03-06 Thread Gypsymt34
[EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) writes: "Lorne Barber" said: > First the TR7 .friction ? Then Joe said Someone on the list may have more specific information as to after what serial number the mod was no longer required or instructions for doing it in the field.Joe, K9H

RE: [drakelist] re TR7 PTO

2008-03-06 Thread Joe (K9HDE)
"Joe \(K9HDE\)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- > "Lorne Barber" said: > First the TR7 jumps freq both during RX and Tx by a +200 hz approx. > I have done the usual adjustments re 10 v reg, passband