Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist Digest, Vol 35, Issue 26

2011-05-24 Thread Mike Williams
Thanks Evan, one of the things I would suggest is to extend the Q A time by adding 15 minutes or so to the entire forum. 73 de W4DL Mike - Original Message - From: drakelist-requ...@zerobeat.net To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 12:00 PM Subject: Drakelist

[Drakelist] 2-C PS Cap replacement

2011-05-24 Thread john
Hi Darrel I haven't seen Hayseed's kit or how it is installed on the 2-C, although I will need to eventually.   But many do work from the bottom on other rigs just to leave the cans and all on top looking original if for no other reason than nastalgia; certainly not deception, since you are

[Drakelist] TR4CW/rit

2011-05-24 Thread K4GM-George
Last night I exercised the RCVR/XCVR slide switch on the side of the radio and it came to life. Seems to work well on 80/40 but 20m is in need of help. The RF Tune is out of range; i.e., the gain on 20m increases as I turn CCW but I hit the end of the range before it peaks. I will align

Re: [Drakelist] 2-C PS Cap replacement

2011-05-24 Thread Don Cunningham
I would HIGHLY recommend the Hayseed kits, and have done the under chassis trick in the past as well. The kits are clean, and looks original. I have had excellent luck with them, and you have revived the gear for another 30 to 50 years in the process! Tom's kits look and work as advertised,

Re: [Drakelist] TR4CW/rit

2011-05-24 Thread Garey Barrell
George - That 'fixes' a lot of these problems. :-) 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 2-C/2-NT, 4-A, 4-B, C-Line and TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs www.k4oah.com K4GM-George wrote: Last night I exercised the RCVR/XCVR slide switch on the side of the radio and it came to life.

[Drakelist] Need 25.000 mHz Overtone Crystal for 2B

2011-05-24 Thread Jim Koshmider
Dear Drake enthusiasts -     I am looking for a 25.000 mHz overtone crystal for the Drake 2B.    If anyone has one, please contact me directly at k8...@yahoo.com with details.    Thanks and 73,    Jim,  K8OZ   ___ Drakelist mailing list

Re: [Drakelist] TR4CW/rit

2011-05-24 Thread Richard Knoppow
- Original Message - From: Garey Barrell k4...@mindspring.com To: k...@verizon.net Cc: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 10:21 AM Subject: Re: [Drakelist] TR4CW/rit George - That 'fixes' a lot of these problems. :-) 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B,

Re: [Drakelist] 2-C PS Cap replacement

2011-05-24 Thread Richard Knoppow
- Original Message - From: john xjjb...@yahoo.com To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 8:31 AM Subject: [Drakelist] 2-C PS Cap replacement Hi Darrel I haven't seen Hayseed's kit or how it is installed on the 2-C, although I will need to eventually. But many do

Re: [Drakelist] TR4CW/rit

2011-05-24 Thread Garey Barrell
Richard Knoppow wrote: - Original Message - From: Garey Barrell k4...@mindspring.com To: k...@verizon.net Cc: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 10:21 AM Subject: Re: [Drakelist] TR4CW/rit George - That 'fixes' a lot of these problems. :-) 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen

Re: [Drakelist] 2-C PS Cap replacement

2011-05-24 Thread Garey Barrell
Darrel - The HayseedHamfest caps are ALL NEW construction, including the can, phenolic washer and terminals. The internal caps are 105 degree rated. They are drop-in replacements down to the terminal indicators. Definitely the best 'almost official' replacement. 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen

Re: [Drakelist] 2-C PS Cap replacement

2011-05-24 Thread Richard Knoppow
- Original Message - From: Garey Barrell k4...@mindspring.com To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 1:34 PM Subject: Re: [Drakelist] 2-C PS Cap replacement Darrel - The HayseedHamfest caps are ALL NEW construction, including the can, phenolic washer and terminals.