[Drakelist] Observations on chassis discoloration and corrosion

I have had a few Drakes through my shack over the years and have noticed something I would like to bring to the collecting community that I have not seen discussed before. The Drakes that I have had with really good and or pristine chassis, were typically from (when I could follow it back)

Re: [Drakelist] Observations on chassis discoloration and corrosion

Ron, Great comments.  I keep my drake rigs covered as well.  All that work getting the chasses cleaned up, i SURE don't want to do it again!!.  73 Happy New Year Mark N5KAE - Original Message From: Ron wd8...@yahoo.com To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Sat, December 26, 2009

[Drakelist] Drake TR-7A problem.

Hello All First of all a Merry Christmas to all of you. I got a problem with my TR-7A. Output power is not more indicated on the meter. As indicated on my MN2000 it seems that there is full power available. But no power indication on the meter. Meter is working fine in receive mode. Are

[Drakelist] Drake TR-7 PTO Questions

I have a Drake TR-7 PTO that I am using in an experimental transceiver and have several questions about the PTO. In a previous posting I was provided information on the wire color and functions and that was good info. My questions now is how was the signal routed from the PTO to other parts of

[Drakelist] Red Preselector Pointer and crystal needed

I'm in need of a red preselector pointer for a R4B that I am trying to restore. Also in need of a 5595 KHz crystal (any color). Mine is off freq by 1.5 KHz and I can't pull it back on. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks... Allen, W0OUU

Re: [Drakelist] Obserevations on chasis discoloration and corrosion.

Ron, you're 100% correct - nothing kills electronics like dust. I've been keeping my B Line and my newer radios clean by covering them and opening them up to clean them every once in a while as well. Happy New Year and Happy QSOing in 2010 to my fellow Drake lovers! 73, Jude WD9FUM

Re: [Drakelist] Drake TR-7A problem.

Check the REF/FWD switch. Push it in and out a few times and leave it in the 'out' position. 73, Tom, AG9X On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 11:57 AM, Bent b...@post5.tele.dk wrote: Hello All First of all a Merry Christmas to all of you. I got a problem with my TR-7A. Output power is not more

Re: [Drakelist] Drake TR-7 PTO Questions

On Sat, 26 Dec 2009 10:33:58 -0800, RadiosRUs wrote: My questions now is how was the signal routed from the PTO to other parts of the TR-7. Right now there is an unshielded wire that has RF on it. Where did that wire go -- I guess I am asking did it ever end up in 50 Ohm coax somewhere along