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I got it mid afternoon, Al. I very often get answers long before I see my
original posts, hi.
73,
Don, WB5HAK
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Lee,
In the ones I am planning to use, I replace them wholesale with orange
drops. I am speaking of the B Line gear, as I
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Gentlemen,
My, I stirred up a hornet's nest!!! I have so many emails, from both last
night and this morning there is
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With all this talk of TR5's, is anyone on the list interested in a "tech
special" TR5 that I've been pr
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Chuck,
I wouldn't personally fool with it for a 500w amp. Not enough difference to
warrant the trouble, and most 50
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I sent my .02 worth, Tom. Thanks for the heads up!!
Don, WB5HAK
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Neil,
Sounds like someone in the ownership history of your TR7 cut or removed the
jumper that is soldered inside the rig.
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Jim,
Add serial number 2229 to the SW4A's. I've been meaning to dig that out
earlier, but hadn't. St
Title: Message
The microphone sold at the time of the TR4 was the
Drake 7075. It was high impedance. A lot of us use the Shure 444 and
444D with our 4 Line gear.
73,
Don, WB5HAK
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From:
Ian MacQuillan
To: drakelist@www.zerobeat.net
Sent: Friday
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You will likely get several different answers to this one, but I prefer the
Sprague Orange Drop series caps for these in
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John,
It is indeed 8 kc bandwidth and fits TR7, R7 and TR5 (probably
commercial/maritime units I do not know designators
e the plugs go on top of the board, and go slowly. It isn't that
bad, hi.
73,
Don, WB5HAK
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From:
Mike
Williams
To: drakelist@www.zerobeat.net
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2005 6:36
AM
Subject: [drakelist] TR7 display
After an hour or so
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I personally liked Thom's "bad karma" theory. Fits right in with the black
cloud that hangs over
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Al,
I have to hit "reply all", not just reply to send to the list as well and I
use Outlook Express. I
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Happens to me al the time, Al. Never sure how many replies one will get
before mine is posted, hi. Maybe Thom can sh
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Garey,
Just a thought. If Harry isn't going to use an amp, couldn't he use the
"VOX" contacts that d
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Keith,
I have bought one of the rebuild kits from Mike, and am going to rebuild one
of my power supplies. I have jus
What did you find, Kevin?? The rest of us
might face the same symptoms you had one day and save time by your
experience.
73,
Don, WB5HAK
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Hi all,
I am finally getting serious about re-working my TR5, s/n 01336, and find
that the aluminum extrusion that makes
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Jim,
I have owned several MN-2700's over the years. I found them to tune most of
what I asked them to, and to be
Terry,
I have no advice, but please share what you get as
answers if they don't appear on the list. I too am very interested as the
6HS6's are definitely hard to find.
73,
Don, WB5HAK
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John,
I had to make no changes to go from the RV-7 to the RV-75 at all. Just
"plug and p
e
reseated. I have never had the "scanning" cured by switching in the RV-75,
so not sure if I'm on the right track, but all three of these things cause
strange readout problems. Hope one of these helps!
73,
Don, WB5HAK
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Rick,
I think the MN-4C has "numbered skirts" like the MN-7 and MN2700 do. Again,
old memory here can be f
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Sounds like the "old bias cap" in the power supply gave up, just off the top
of my head. Lets the relay tube sna
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Steve,k8ffo,we need your help again..Any suggestions for next year???Happy
Holidays..
Sindre,You are always welcome,I want you to help out on s
others are
simple, good quality, audio cables.
73,
Don, WB5HAK
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Hello Drake fans,and others;
Its time to set up our Drake Forum once again,just wondering what points of
interest all of you may want us to p
Greg,
Mouser Electronics ( www.mouser.com ) has a good selection still of
axial and radial lead caps, and an excellent selection of diodes. They
also don't worry about "small" orders.
73,
Don, WB5HAK
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Yes, much easier and more accurate, probably, hi. You will like the TR4.
Good rig!
73,
Don, WB5HAK
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Thanks for that tip, Carel! I'll check my two and see what I find now.
Vy 73,
Don, WB5HAK
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4 line rigs, John.
73,
Don, WB5HAK
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To: &l
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Bill,
Get a tube (for your calking gun, if you prefer) of silicone sealer at your
local builder's supply stor
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The Drake B-Line that I advertised on 23 SEP 2004 has been sold.
Thanks to all for their inte
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Dan,
You are taking me back many years, and around here somewhere I have an
article by a gentleman named Sartori that
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Thom,
Just remember that "gubmint" is OUR pockets, and I'm afraid if we don't
exercise our rights and
I'm going to quit answering questions on the list
here. For some strange reason, it is taking my posts an hour and a half to
bounce back to me, and by then the questioner has either given up, or someone
else has answered, hi. I'll quit wasting bandwidth!!!
73 all,
D
Man, I hate it when the list makes a liar outa
me. That one only took a couple of minutes Oh well..
73
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From:
Don and Diana
Cunningham
To: Don and Diana Cunningham ; w6kl ; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 8:20
PM
before you start transmitting with it again.
73,
Don, WB5HAK
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From:
w6kl
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 4:18
PM
Subject: [drakelist] TR7-A Cooling
Fan
I use my TR7-A mostly for short-wave listening,
so I've unpl
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Jim,
Two other things speak to your concern. Enlarge the front panel and see the
"plain" TR7 label on the front.
I am interested in a 20m net and watching
developments. I am not available this Saturday due to the funeral of a
friend, but will be in the future.
73 all,
Don, WB5HAK
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I haven't tried the 40m net in years, but couldn't hear them the last time I
tried and don't have a
from Astatic anymore, but maybe someone on here bought a spare
cartridge before Drake sold out??
Good luck,
Don, WB5HAK
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From:
Bill Carpenter
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 12:14
PM
Subject: [drakelist] 7077 Mike
I have the
Has a new outer case already. Asking $40 shipped.
Could make a little better price if both are purchased.
73,
Don, WB5HAK
I prefer to exhaust the air to cause less dirt
buildup on the heat sink and inside the power supply case. Have run RTTY
that way with no problems. You will get many differing opinions, hi
hi.
73,
Don, WB5HAK
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To: Drake List
Sent
, etc. - everything is in remarkable condition. Also 3 pairs 6JB6 finals.
$850 I pay UPS ground. Pictures to serious inquiries.
Don Moore
KØWWT
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thank you
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There is a #12 lamp, used as a fuse, in series with the antenna lead to the
antenna changeover relay. It is loca
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Thanks once again for providing a valuable service to us!! I just hope you
DON'T regret it later, hi h
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Dan,
Check the serial numbers of both rigs. If they don't end in the same
letter, that could be the reason. I thin
I think the TR7 is sold. Will re-post if
not. Tks,
Don, WB5HAK
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From:
Don and Diana
Cunningham
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2004 10:15
AM
Subject: [drakelist] TR7
I have a very nice, loaded TR7/PS7 for sale or
amp in similar shape.
Tks,
Don, WB5HAK
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Jack,
I noticed that John Kriner is selling some of the original Drake kits to
change that 2 pin jack to regular phono ja
digital remote
VFO, MN2700 antenna tuner, MN7 speaker and 7077 microphone.
Tks,
Don, WB5HAK
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My last post too, Jim, but you missed part of the point all of us were
making. When the ad says "I know it works b
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I agree, Gary. I have made one of these people a fair offer for something
offered at too high a price on Ebay to fix a
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The MN-4 manual is sold. Thanks.
73,
Don W9CW
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I have the following original manuals available, both in as new condition:
TR-4Cw, $20.00
MN-4, $10
Both have the gloss light-blue, white, and mediu
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Is that kinda like that "2 at 10 pm" that becomes a "10 at 2 am", hi hi.
73,
Don, WB5HAK
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john wrote:
I'll bite on this one!
I've got a very nice in box Theta 9000, along with the Drake labeled
B&W TV/"Monitor". I
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My opinion, and not worth much, is that most hams nowadays won't fool with
RTTY or CW, which pretty much makes th
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My TR5 is s/n 001336. It is not on the air yet, but is being "revived". I
bought some of the new boards
rned thing while dipping and loading, hi hi.
73,
Don, WB5HAK
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From:
James E.
Lanier
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2004 6:59
PM
Subject: [drakelist] TR-4 meter
control
What is the story with the tr-4 meter control
between the
Jim,
It appears that there were only about 500 of them
produced, so I guess not many of them to find, hi. I have one too that I
need to get repaired, since they are so valuable, hi.
73,
Don, WB5HAK
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From:
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Lanier
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED
Ron,
That is certainly an interesting looking "Drake" at
that link you sent, hi hi.
73,
Don, WB5HAK
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From:
Ron Baker
To: Bob Rightsell ; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2004 4:49
PM
Subject: Re: [drakelist] TR-7
Bob, ch
I have a very nice (cosmetically) T4X that I got in
a trade that I would part with. Anyone with a lonesome R4 or R4A that
needs an excellent mate, hi?? I haven't checked it electrically yet, but
will if there is any interest. Please email if you are
interested.
73,
Don, WB5HAK
By all means, Ruby. What better place than
a hangout for a bunch of Drake nuts?? hi hi
73,
Don, WB5HAK
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From:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, July 02, 2004 2:02 PM
Subject: [drakelist] MAY I ADVERTISE FOR
SALE
Is it
ts rig and see what would be involved if no one else chimes in
soon. Good to see another "TR7 addict". I'm hopeless.
73,
Don, WB5HAK
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From:
Mike
Williams
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2004 6:56
PM
Subject: [drake
Mike,
TR7 mic connectors are common 4 pin microphone
plugs available at most any electronic supplier, like Mouser, Newark, etc.
Used to even be at Radio Shack, but not sure nowadays. If you have trouble
getting one where you are, let me know and I can send one.
73,
Don, WB5HAK
I've used TR7's for years, often on Navy Mars frequencies, and have yet to
need to "adjust" any filters. Maybe that's why so many of them worked so
well for embassy use???
73,
Don, WB5HAK
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And I thought I was bad with ONLY three of them and a TR5, Gary, hi hi.
73,
Don, WB5HAK
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From: "Gary Poland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mike Elliott" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, May 03, 2004 8:35 PM
Su
Tim,
Serial number 12345 R4B has 9 tubes, but no OB2.
73,
Don, WB5HAK
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From: "Tim Kass" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2004 7:20 PM
Subject: RE: [drakelist] OB2
>
> I guess
cover off mine this week
to install some new knob skirts on the main knobs, so I'll see if any
"adjustments" are clear in mine, but I'd think you have a bind of some sort,
or they need lubrication.
73,
Don, WB5HAK
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From: "Sterling Garwood" &
Thanks, Mahlon, of course I hadn't looked there yet, hi. 73
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From: "Mahlon Haunschild" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Don and Diana Cunningham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2004 1
Sorry to be off topic, but is anyone but me having
trouble getting reflector mail from qth this weekend?? The Drakelist is
all I am seeing at all since yesterday (I know, that's the best one anyway, hi
hi).
73,
Don, WB5HAK
Most
of us collect these "sets" one or two at a time, and many can't afford to buy it
all at once, so that limits the market too. Just some thoughts. Hope
all goes well for you. I'm facing a lack of wall space and may need to
make some room one day with some 7 line stuf
Read further down on your link, Bob's kit is
FANTASTIC, but does not include the puller. Too easy to fabricate one
yourself. I agree also that "rocking" the boards back and forth is the
best method, plus it "cleans" the contacts a bit, hi.
73 all,
Don, WB5HAK
Paul,
For the lost audio, look at the coax you plugged
into the filter board (on the left side, looking from the front of the
rig). I've had that coax center lead short to the metal partition when I
inserted it wrong and that definitely kills the audio.
73,
Don, WB5HAK
- Ori
If someone has a nice Kenwood SM-230 monitor scope
with manual and cables, I would trade an equally nice RV-75 digital vfo
with original manual and RIT cable for it. Not interested in
selling the vfo, just want to add the SM-230 to my TS-870 for digital
work.
Tks,
Don, WB5HAK
Mike,
You deserve much more than our "flowers" for designing such a fine radio!!
I am itching to get going on the "resurrection" of my TR5. Hope it is half
as good as my TR7's!!
Vy 73,
Don, WB5HAK
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Newark usually has them, Dan.
They are Switchcraft too!
73,
Don, WB5HAK
k his work to
make sure some or all of the diodes are installed properly or are all good
ones. I'll let you know what I find too.
73,
Don, WB5HAK
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>From memory, this "extra" wire was put in all AC3/4's for the speaker on the
TR4 series radios. The external speaker "output" on those rigs was through
the jones plug and the speaker in the MS4 simply plugged into this "stub".
73,
Don, WB5HAK
- Origi
Greetings All,
I am in need of the audio gain/rf gain/switch for a TR4C.Anyone know of a
source or does someone have a parts rig that I could get the pots and switch
out of. Please e-mail me direct if you have one and the cost.
Thanks in advance.
73,
Don, W4YCH
http://www.qsl.net/w4ych
Can anyone help me with a source for spun aluminum inserts for the R-4B /
T-4XB line?
Thanks
Don KØWWT
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Am looking for a good source (s) for new Sylvania 6JB6 tubes for my T-4XB.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Don
KØWWT
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bandwidth.
73 all,
Don, WB5HAK
Great job, John!! Thanks!
73,
Don, WB5HAK
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From: "John_K7FD" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2003 3:34 PM
Subject: [drakelist] R-4B: Picture of under chassis C90 replacement
>
> My xyl had th
Reiner, I may have the SL1800, I'll
check. What is different about the noise blanker for the R7 and the
"normal" one for TR7??
Tks,
Don, WB5HAK
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From:
Reiner Nitschke
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2003 12:30
I would like to re-list my parts request for the
numbered skirts around the large knobs on the MN-2700 tuner. I need both
to restore mine to original. Please contact me if you have two, or are
parting an MN-2700 with arced switches or something.
73,
Don, WB5HAK
and think you might just find your problem.
73,
Don, WB5HAK
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From:
Pietro Lapiana
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 5:48
AM
Subject: [drakelist] tr4c issue
Hi
net,
I
have a question regarding a Tr4C. It looks, compa
Sterling,
I'm far more worried about getting parts for my "new" Icom/Yaesu rigs in a
few years than repairs for my 7 Line nearly 30 years later!! I have a
couple of parts rigs and bought some "spares" before Drake sold out, but
think we are okay for a few mo
. These are the clear plastic "skirts" around the tuning knobs with
numbers 1 through 10 on them. Tks for looking!! Will help restore a very
nice MN-2700 to duty!!
73,
Don, WB5HAK
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Newark ( www.newark.com ) carries them for around 8 bucks each. A couple of
years ago, I got the right angle ones there. They are 3/16" (think that's
.210").
73,
Don, WB5HAK
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Sent: Tue
Rob,
I shouldn't rely on this old memory. Resistor in my phones turns out to be
100 ohms, NOT 100k. Sorry for the brain malfunction!!
73,
Don
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From: "Rob" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturda
Rob,
Drake put a resistor in series with the "hot" lead on the headphone. My old
memory says it was a 100k, 1/4 watt, but think the exact remedy is listed on
the Drakelist Home Page. It's really that simple!
73,
Don, WB5HAK
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From: "Rob&quo
John,
It will pull less current, run more effeciently, and voltage regulation on
the high voltage will be smoother, IMHO. I can't say enough how much
difference it made on my amps.
73,
Don, WB5HAK
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From: "John Holmes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <
t;old" to match my B-line?
Anyone with experience using an automatic antenna tuner such as the
Alpha Delta Pathfinder with the B-line???
Don
KØWWT
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Gary,
You mean you can strip off the "sticky" layer with lacquer thinner and leave
a black underlayment still intact?? I thought lacquer thinner would always
take it to the bare aluminum. I may have to try that with my MN-2700!!
Tks!
Don, WB5HAK
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