Re: [Drakelist] Sherwood mods

What an interesting selection of replies, I am not into drilling holes in equipment at all, so all the mods will be reversable, some are just common sense like changing out caps and the power board, however I do keep all the 'bits' just in case I wish to sell the radio, but this one is a keeper.

[Drakelist] R4C Sherwood mods

I am thinking about doing the full works Sherwood mods on my R4-C. Which are the best to do? I don't mind how far I go with this, I just want the best receiver for my money, I would like it for Top band use but I know it will be good for all frequencies however 160M is where I want to go. 73 Ma

[Drakelist] L-7 amp case

Help... Does anyone have a nice unscratched casing for an L-7 amp, just got one minus the case. no idea how that happened. 73 Max___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

[Drakelist] AGC on R4B

My R4B which I was refurbing for this W/E CQWW has a couple of issues, firstly the power supply intermittently hums, I can see that the Cap is loose on the power supply board and the resistor has been badly replaced so is probably the problem there, is there an upgrade board available as this on

[Drakelist] guf1 filter

Where can I buy a GUF-1 filter for my R-4C? 73 Max M0GHQ -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 7 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 3085 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len The Professional versi

[Drakelist] manual for MN-2700

Does anyone have a spare original manual for an MN-2700, must be clean, cash waiting, 73 Max -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 7 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 2725 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfi

[Drakelist] L-4B parasitic resistors

I have been working on a pair of my L-4B's and have noticed that the parasitic resistors are a different value on one amp than the other, the first one has 3x 150 Ohms and the second has 3x 15 Ohms, is this a modification or an error, both perform OK just didn't want to run any risks here, these

[Drakelist] C-line vs TR-7

Dilemma time... I have been offered a TR-7 but I have to sell my C-line to make room, now, comparisons, is the TR-7 any better than the C-line or the same, apart from the normal cosmetic issues (sticky paint etc) am I going to gain in the rx dept, also any other faults etc, the TR-7 seems to hav

[Drakelist] WTB speech processor for my T-4XC

I am looking to buy an LC-2 speech processor for a T-4XC or B. if anyone has such a beast, please reply off list, cash/paypal waiting. 73, Max M0GHQ/KJ4ISS -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 6 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 2427 of my spam e

[Drakelist] Filter to swap / wtb

I have an FL500 for an R-4C which I would like to exchange for an FL250 if anyone wishes to do a deal, failing that if anyone has an FL250 and an AM 6khz filter they would like to sell me, here's hoping, 73 Max -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 6 million users

[Drakelist] L-7 Linear 10m etc

Thanks for all the help and advice on this, it would appear that my pencil soldering iron and swear box are going to be redundant this week as all the 10m mods appear to be already installed, might be a factory job as no lowpass filter has ever been fitted either. One thing is puzzling me, the L

[Drakelist] L-7 10m??

I have just got an L-7, the wavechange switch does go to 10m band but I am not sure if it actually does 10m or not, is there an easy way to tell? I think the 10m mod is the addition of two capacitors? Also the case is damaged on the top which is irritating, any ideas on refinishing, it looks lik

[Drakelist] T-4XC slugs +

I can also see that T1 has been damaged at some point maybe this is having an influence on T6? I am in the process of rebuilding a T-4XC transmitter, before I test this, I noticed that the slug on T6 grid coil has been wound in somewhat, now I assume this has been done by some misguided pe

[Drakelist] T-4XC slugs

I am in the process of rebuilding a T-4XC transmitter, before I test this, I noticed that the slug on T6 grid coil has been wound in somewhat, now I assume this has been done by some misguided person as I am thinking all of these should be the same height? I refered to the manual and it says abo

Re: [Drakelist] R-4C PTO bearings - adjustment

Wow, thanks guys, I will get to it right away, I can see that now, easy when you know eh? Happy Holidays! 73 Max -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 6 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 2216 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter her

[Drakelist] R-4C PTO bearings - adjustment?

Right then, so far this R-4C is now working, I have managed to find the transformer, xtals and NB board, thanks for all those who responded, what a great group this is :-), the radio works (mainly alignment) thanks to the xtals from my other 4C, however the PTO bearings are very loose so the kn

[Drakelist] Xtal problems

Some of the std crystals seem to be duff in my latest R-4C aquisition, is this a common problem or am I being a bit unlucky here? never come across this before, meanwhile, anyone got a set of stock xtals lying around they don't want ;-), also need the circular mylar film scale behind the crystal

[Drakelist] Mains transformer for R-4C

I also require a mains transformer for an R-4C as it is rattling like mad, unless there is a cure for this? (not taken it apart yet) 73 Max -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 6 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 2211 of my spam emails to date. G

[Drakelist] noise blanker for R-4C

Does anyone have a spare noise blanker board for an R-4C they wish to sell? 73 Max -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 6 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 2211 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/l

Re: [Drakelist] L-7 psu vs L-4 psu

ssage - From: AirRadio To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 6:42 AM Subject: [Drakelist] L-7 psu vs L-4 psu What is the difference between a L-7 psu and the L-4 psu, can I run my L-7 from the L-4 power unit? 7

[Drakelist] L-7 psu vs L-4 psu

What is the difference between a L-7 psu and the L-4 psu, can I run my L-7 from the L-4 power unit? 73 Max -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 6 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 2131 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: htt

[Drakelist] L-7 power supply wanted urgently

Help, need a power unit for an L-7 amp, anyone out there got one for sale? 73 Max -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 6 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 2131 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/le

[Drakelist] 4 pin accessory plug R-4C

Does anyone know where to get or have one of the 4 pin accessory plugs found on the rear of the R-4C? really need one. 73 Max -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 6 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 2104 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SP

[Drakelist] serial letters

Just something puzzling me, what is the significance of the end of serial letters R, B and G, etc? 73 Max -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 6 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 2087 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http

Re: [Drakelist] TR-4C WARC bands or not?

Thanks for the info, I'll pass on that then, I'll stick with the twins, 73 Max -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 6 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 2085 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len

[Drakelist] TR-4C WARC bands or not?

I have been offered a TR-4C, however it would appear that this is not suitable for the WARC bands or am I mistaken (likely), also how rare are the noise blankers. Ideas? 73 Max -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 6 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has rem

[Drakelist] R-4C mods worth doing

I have recently aquired a very late serial (28K) R-4C and although it is a good receiver and has the 3 filters on the rear of the set, it could almost certainly do with improvement, I looked at the Sherwood website and can see a range of mods worth doing, I have also read about a lot of worthwhi

[Drakelist] R-4C accy plug

Can someone point me in the right direction to buy the ACCY Power plug for the R-4C. I had one once before buying the C line and stupidly gave it away, DOH, isn't that always the case! 73 Max M0GHQ/KJ4ISS -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 6 million users fighti

Re: [Drakelist] Tomorrow

Bill, Good luck with the retirement, every day will be a Saturday except Sunday ;-) I am sure you will soon wonder how you ever had the time for work, hope to work you sometime with a Drake B or C line. 73 Max M0GHQ/KJ4ISS -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 6 mil

[Drakelist] R-4B and T-4XB crystals

Are the extra band crystals available from ICM or similar suppliers for the R-4B and T-4XB, I am very impressed with the twins I have just bought and want to be able to extend the ranges. Are there any issues tuning them up on the warc bands or 160m? Also if I send the cases back to be refinished

[Drakelist] test

Test, this reflector does not seem to be working again?? -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 6 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 1964 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len The Professional versi

Re: [Drakelist] MN2000 on AM

I run a BC-375 (350w+ carrier) through a Johnson Kilowatt Matchbox, similar power ratings with no problems, most of this older kit is very conservatively rated I would have no worries running 350w of AM through the MN-2000, it will cope with 150w with ease. By the way listen for Europe AM'ers o

[Drakelist] manuals wanted

Does anyone have some original manuals for the T-4XB, R-4B and the matching AC-4 power supply they could sell me, cash waiting, 73 Max -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 6 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 1834 of my spam emails to date. Get th

Re: [Drakelist] Drake separates

Well, thanks everyone for a very interesting and lively response to my mail on this reflector, great to have so many opinions and thoughts on this subject, I think after due consideration I will be looking for a TX-4B and an R-4B the choices were made on the following, most of the 'extras' come

Re: [Drakelist] Drake separates

Kris, Apparently they are the two versions of the front panel, the B having a border around it, early type and the C no border later version, regards Max M0GHQ - Original Message - From: Kris Merschrod To: AirRadio ; drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 3

[Drakelist] Drake separates

Right then, this will I am sure occur lively debate, I have a couple of L-4B (B&C versions) linears and MN-2000's that I regularly use with 'other' radios, it has occured to me at various times to maybe get a tx & rx of Drake manufacture to go with them, however there are a great variety to choo

[Drakelist] L4PS capacitors

Does anyone still make the 200uf 450v capacitors any more for the L4PS? before I buy a new board, reason being this one is brand new and it seems a pity to modify it if the original components are still available, I will however change the resistor underneath, I also need a source of that resist

Re: [Drakelist] L-4B parts

ll reports have been very favorable. Crystal Morgan is the contact. 937 859-5955. 73, Mark www.k4so.com www.picasaweb.com/kfourso kfourso.googlepages.com -Original Message- From: AirRadio To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Tue, Aug 4, 2009 10:26 am Subject: [Drakelist] L-4B

[Drakelist] L-4B parts

Help.. I am in desperate need of both the parasitic chokes that go on top of the two tubes along with the two finned tube tops and also a mint cabinet top for an L-4B, failing that an address of someone that can refinish the cabinet in the original black fleck finish, what is that finish called

Re: [Drakelist] List Downtime

QSL, Still here also, 73 enjoy the field day coming up! over, 73 Max M0GHQ -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 6 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 955 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len T

[Drakelist] L-4B front panels

Who is the guy that makes repro front panels for Drake gear? I need one for the L-4B. 73 Max M0GHQ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

[Drakelist] L-4b on 17m & warc bands

Before I try this and damage the amp, has anyone used the L-4B on any warc bands with success without altering anything? 73 Max M0GHQ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

[Drakelist] test

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[drakelist] Low output from L-4B?

I have noticed recently that my L-4B only seems to be putting out 800 to 1000w to the antenna on SSB setting and around 600w on tune key down, is this correct or are the 3-500z's getting a bit old, I thought I was getting more than that sometime ago but cannot remember. 73 Max

Re: [drakelist] Test

"AirRadio" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Terry, Also no posts here either, however your one came through. The other day about 40 came through in one go. maybe a server playing

Re: [drakelist] L-4B 0.82 ohm resistor

Dick, It is a fuse in a sense, if you get a grid filament short it will burst the resistor instead of more expensive bits, the replacement parts are infact 1 ohm 2w. you will be OK, 73 Max M0GHQ - Original Message - From: Donley To: drakelist Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 9

Re: [drakelist] Grease for 4 Line PTO Ball bearing etc.

Bent, Do NOT use copper grease on any bearing surfaces like ball or roller bearings, it is designed as a heat transfer grease like for brake pads, screws and heatsinks, but not bearings, the small particles will interefere with the smooth surfaces, light Lithium based or or any of the light high

Re: [drakelist] FS: AC-3

I am fairly new to drake equipment, only owning a mint L-4B in use daily, but how cool is that AC-3 with the gold caps!, maybe I'll have to make more shack room. 73 Max

[drakelist] L-4B fan

On my L-4B the fan switches off when the power is disconnected (normal), has anyone made a system using the original components to keep the fan running for a few minutes after switch off? I did this with my other linears and it does extend the tube life, trouble is with the L-4B it has a 110v fa

[drakelist] C-line

I have been looking very carefully at buying a C-line, there are a few questions I would like to ask, 1, Are there any major faults to look for, I expect rigs of this age to have some faults, however are there any particular things to look for. 2, I notice they produce AM, now I am assuming this

[drakelist] mn-2000 manual

Does anyone happen to have a good condition original, not reprint, manual for the MN-2000 tuner they would like to sell me? 73 Max

Re: [drakelist] transformer hum in L-4B rf unit

"AirRadio" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Steve, All is 240v I double checked that, anyway its been running 3 hours now with a new pair of Eimac's, just running them in

[drakelist] transformer hum in L-4B rf unit

I have just rebuilt my L-4B power unit and fitted the new cap/diode board from the HK man. it works very well indeed and is a worthwhile and easy mod, anyway to the point, the RF deck transformer hums quite loudly I cannot remember it doing it before but it is a while since I ran this one, not a

[drakelist] rubber feet inserts

Happy New year everyone, Now more bits requiring renovation, I am in need of the rubber feet for my L-4B, is there a source of these anywhere, my ones have nearly worn out. 73 Max

Re: [drakelist] WTB: MN-4 or MN-2000

"AirRadio" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hmmm, should read ''from my personal collection the finest (junk) I've seen (in the dark) and only just working (not tes

[drakelist] Heavy Metal Rally this weekend

Anyone in the Drake list do AM? if so you probably already know about the Heavy Metal weekend, please give a shout for us in Europe on 3.705 and 3.615, around 05.00z there are stations from England, Wales, Ireland, France, Holland and Malta on this frequency regularly at that time most days, so

Re: [drakelist] manual schematic for L-4B

Evan, Found it and printed a copy for my notes, thank you, I could not get the mods.dk to give me a password or anything so gave up on them for the moment. I'll try them again someday. Meanwhile the board and components are from Ramsey electronics and it is an RFS-1, some sort of remote RF switc

[drakelist] manual schematic for L-4B

Does anyone have a circuit diagram / schematic for the L-4B that they could email me. 73 Max

Re: [drakelist] Drake Radios Keep You Warm

"AirRadio" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Kevin, Snow is a funny white stuff that comes from the sky during the winter cold months, When my wife (Filipino) first came to this coun

Re: [drakelist] L-4B on AM

"AirRadio" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Jim, Thanks for the note, Yes I fully understand the carrier input etc, what I meant to say and put it badly was by how much was 100w

[drakelist] L-4B on AM

Hi gang, Has or does anyone run an L-4B on AM, if so what is the max output to the antenna expected with 100w carrier input, having said that is 100w too much for the input, regards Max

[drakelist] MN-2000 and L-4B manuals wanted

Does anyone out there have a couple of genuine, not copies, manuals for the MN-2000 tuner and the L-4B, in good condition. email me off list. I will pay by Paypal for these, I am in the UK, 73 Max

[drakelist] L-4PS transformer wanted

My L-4ps transformer has had a serious sparkout and failed badly, does anyone have a good one for sale or a complete unit any condition as long as working. I am in the UK and am prepared for the shippping costs, regards Max