[Drakelist] T-4X tune switch -- false alarm

oes to the receiver antenna connection. Thanks again, folks. I'll keep trying. Howard, WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "Howard Traxler" To: ; "Drake List zerobeat" Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 12:58 PM Subject: Re: [Drakelist] T-4X tune switch Tha

[Drakelist] Looking for Crystals

al Message - From: "Kevin Nathan" To: "'Howard Traxler'" Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2010 10:06 AM Subject: RE: Looking for Crystals Hi Howard, Actually, Bill Frost on the Drake List had a bunch of what I wanted in terms of frequencies. But, why don't you

Re: [Drakelist] T-4X tune switch

- Original Message - From: "Garey Barrell" To: "Howard Traxler" Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 9:17 PM Subject: Re: [Drakelist] T-4X tune switch Howard - First quick cut ... Try a new V9 - 12AX7 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 2-C/2-NT, 4-B, C-Line&

[Drakelist] T-4X tune switch

Well, I can't seem to get my T-4XC to work so I hooked up the T-4X temporarily. Now the question: When tuning the xmtr, I get no power out; however, as I switch Tune to SSB, I get about 1/2 seconds of RF output. Key jack is closed and there is no mic/push to talk plugged in. Any ideas, ple

Re: [Drakelist] R-4C AM filter is in

-- From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of Howard Traxler Sent: Friday, November 05, 2010 05:12 To: Drake list at zerobeat Subject: [Drakelist] R-4C AM filter is in Thanks everybody. The AM filter is in and working well

[Drakelist] R-4C electrolytics

One last question and I'll try to be still for a while. I'm hearing a slight ripple in the audio output of my R-4C. Quite noticeable on a CW tone and sometimes noticeable on voices. Probably a filter capacitor I'm thinking. I notice two electrolytic cans right behind the front panel over in t

[Drakelist] R-4C AM filter is in

Thanks everybody. The AM filter is in and working well. Though I really liked the sound of the wider bandpass, the signals are lots stronger now. One more question in the next note. Howard, WA9RYF___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net htt

[Drakelist] More on R-4C of C Line, AM Filter

Thanks to several of you, I've found and removed the resistor from the AM filter socket. Lining the filter up with the socket shows that it will fit in two ways. Is there a correct orientation and will I do any damage if I get it wrong? Thanks. Howard, WA9RYF_

Re: [Drakelist] Hooking up my C line?

Thanks to all who responded regarding my C line. I do apppreciate all suggestions. The most frustrating of all regards the manual. Most of you are probably not aware that I am blind and can't really make use of the manuals. I have purchased one of Garey's CDs to determine if there was enoug

[Drakelist] Hooking up my C line?

Hi all, I disconnected the cables between my T4XC and R4C to move some things around. Now I'm gonna try to hook them back up. Have a couple questions: I am assuming that jumpers should go between similarly-marked connections of the TX and RX. I have a couple cables that claim to be somethi

[Drakelist] R4C noisy switch

Hi all, I think it's called the band pass switch; it's the AM, SSB, CW, and all the narrower CW positions. It's noisy. When slightly moving the switch it makes a lot of noise that causes the AVC to cut the received signal way down. Sometimes, in the AM position, I have to bang on the case sever

[Drakelist] Drake 4 line crystals

Sorry for duplicating, but: the way this list handles replies is very confusing to me. Who was it who posted the "3.5 MHz band = 14.600 MHz ($45.00) " Gold case?? and what is meant by gold case? Thanks. Howard, WA9RYF___ Drakelist mailing li

[Drakelist] FS;Xtal's

Hi, My calculating abilities are low tonight. I have a Drake R4A whose 80m xtal is not working and I would like to get xtals for 160m and the two 10m ranges that are usually not included. Are any of those in your list? Thanks. Howard, WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "ddswl" To:

[Drakelist] on the front panel (T4-XC

Hi folks, Just noticed: on the front of my t-4XC, way at the bottom and next to the crystal switch, appears to be a crystal socket. Is that what it is and when would one make use of an external crystal--on the front panel? I don't think it was on my T-4X. Maybe it's a mod? Thanks and 73. DE

Re: [Drakelist] Possible problem with T-4XC xmtr

ard Knoppow" <1oldle...@ix.netcom.com> To: "Howard Traxler" Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 9:55 AM Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Possible problem with T-4XC xmtr ----- Original Message - From: "Howard Traxler" To: Cc: "Howard K Traxler" Sent: Sunday, February

[Drakelist] Possible problem with T-4XC xmtr

Hi all, don't know that this question went out on the list: Friday I was tuning up my T-4XC on 80M. Heard a very loud POP came from somewhere behind the front panel. No smell of smoke or oazone. Never tune for more than 4 or 5 seconds at a time and never off-resonance more than 1 or 2 seconds

[Drakelist] R-4A question 1 of 2

First thing's last here: In the R-4a, the tube just in front of the power transformer has very poor connections with its socket. Is there a good method of cleaning the pin holes in the socket? What does that tube do? It's pretty microphonic when I wiggle it just right. Any suggestions, plea

[Drakelist] R-4A, question 2 of 2

Hi all, The 80 meter crystal in my R-4C stopped working so I borrowed the one out of my R-4A. Works fine but now my R-4A needs a crystal. Noticed five holes in the R-4A chassis just in front of the crystals. Might there be trimmers under there that could get that crystal working again? Maybe

[Drakelist] T4-XC antenna connector

Hi folks, it's been a while. About the so-239 antenna connector on the T4-XC: It seems to be intermittant. I can wiggle the coax and make it connect (to receive). But when it's screwed in tight, of course, I can't wiggle it and there's no connection. It's so bad now that I have to have the

Re: [drakelist] Vintage "Unused" R-4B on eBay

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I did bid on it but let it go when it got up over a hundred. I already have two Drake receivers. And my favorite, the R-4A, l

Re: [drakelist] 7 and 9 pin plug source needed

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I don't know how much is too much, but I have sometimes found things at www.allelectronics.com WA9RYF - Original Message

Re: [drakelist] Vintage "Unused" R-4B on eBay

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Thank God for you guys who can see the pics on these auctions and tell us, visually impaired (short for blind) one, about them.

Re: [drakelist] On-The-Air Drake Roundtables...?

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- you mean to say the government hasn't yet screwed up UTC? - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Se

Re: [drakelist] Pricing an R-4C

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi Evan, The serial number is 25557; I do not have the manual, however, I did print one out from BAMA (the boat anchor manual arc

[drakelist] Pricing an R-4C

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi all, How can I determine a good asking price for my R-4C receiver? Just (in the past few months) got it back from Jeff, 8SAJ, wh

[drakelist] crystal needed for 4 line

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Does anyone have an extra 80 meter crystal for the R-4A or R-4C? It's the one inside the case that puts the receiver on 3.5

[drakelist] WTB: Crystal for R-4A

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- The crystal in my R-4A (the one inside) that makes 3.5 to 4 MHz, 75/80 meters stopped working. Does anyone know of a way to sh

[drakelist] R-4 crystal not working

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi all, Just a couple weeks ago got my R-4C back from Jeff who seemed to have gone over it quite thoroughly. I found I had no 80

Re: [drakelist] No Time

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Am I stupid. I never thought of google. But so many times, ... ... - Original Message - From: "Jim Shorney&qu

Re: [drakelist] No Time

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- If I only knew what a TC2 w/CC1, CPS, SC2 and CAL were, I might know if I'd be interested. WA9RYF - Original Message

[drakelist] T-4X & R-4A zerobeat

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- In case this question didn't get to the right person, allow me to ask again: I have a T-4X and R-4A that are not zerobe

[drakelist] matching xmt & rcv frequency

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi again all, I have a T-4X and R-4A that are a few hundred Hz apart in frequency when in tranceive. From many years ago, I see

Re: [drakelist] TR-4 silent receiver

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Thanks Bob, yes, the AC-4 has been rebuilt with the AC-4R upgrade de WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "Robert Ladd

[drakelist] TR-4 silent receiver

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Wonder if anyone has any suggestions, please: I left my TR-4 alone for a couple hours; when I came back, there was no receive

Re: [drakelist] FS: R4C filters, noise blanker

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Evan, If you still have the filters for the R-4C, I will buy them. I have personal check or PayPal available to me. If you want

Re: [drakelist] pin-out on jones connector

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Thank you loads Gary! It's exactly what I had hoped for. WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "Garey Barrell"

[drakelist] pin-out on jones connector

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi folks, I just bought a home-made power supply--that you all no doubt have seen--for the drake transmitter line. It has a J

Re: [drakelist] TR-4 VFO jumps

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I have the same problem with my TR-4; but only I think it's the band pass shift that's moving because the background nois

[drakelist] Drake R-4C filters

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi all again, Looking to put filters into my R-4C. I think this means am, narrow and wide ssb, different flavors of cw. Having neve

[drakelist] uuF Capacitor, etc?

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Would someone please straighten me out on these measures of capacitance? On various web-based catalogs, I've seen mf, mfd, uf

Re: [drakelist] Cooling Fan on finals

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Well yes, I'm sure it will live longer; not sure about prosper. A friend gave me that thought in 1969; just a "someth

[drakelist] Cooling Fan on finals

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- A-way back in the day, when my first Drake twins were new to me--that would be the late 60's--I was told that the xmtr was de

Re: [drakelist] Drake Manual source?

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Thank you very much. Howard K. Traxler, Technology Specialist www.TraxlerEnterprises.com /*-- THINK GOD --*/ - Original Mes

Re: [drakelist] Drake Manual source?

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- At what web addresses will I find WB4HFN and Jim Cherry's "Drake Virtual Museum"? I guess I'm newer

[drakelist] Drake Manual source?

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Has anyone looked at http://bama.sbc.edu/ ? I downloaded a few from there. They are image files with a djvu extention. It seems t

Re: [drakelist] Somewhat OT: Experiment

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- for Mark Pilant Shipping to Milwaukee is $40.17. 73, WA9RYF - Original Message - From: "Mark Pilant" <[

Re: [drakelist] WTB or Trade: L7 Amplifier

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Dito: I am also looking for an L-7 amplifier as is Jim. I am in southeast wisconsin and I cannot drive. So I would like to fi

[drakelist] The Drake Net

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Sorry all, but I knew this a week ago: What frequency and time is the Drake net on? I'm sure it's 40 meters and in the

Re: [drakelist] R-4A vs R-4C

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Thanks Garey, someone here has already helped me get the R-4A hooked up as a second receiver although I couldn't get it to

Re: [drakelist] R-4A vs R-4C

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Thanks Garey, I read that when you first posted it; but I guess I didn't understand it, the part about the filters anyway. Gu

[drakelist] Crystals and Crystal Filters

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi all, Wondering if anyone here has any band crystals and/or crystal filters for the R-4C they're not using/ would like to pa

[drakelist] R-4A vs R-4C

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi again all. Here's a question that will require, probably a subjective answer: For about 30 years, I used an R-4A and lov

Re: [drakelist] The L-4 amplifier

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- does the l-7 have tubes? if so, which ones? WA9RYF - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL

[drakelist] The L-4 amplifier

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi all, I've been looking for an L-4 amp. Now I met someone on the air who is running one. He says it does not cover 160 met

Re: [drakelist] UPay or ebay help

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Thank you to everybody for the words of wisdom. I will certainly keep them in mind as I ponder this thing. This is a great li

[drakelist] UPay or ebay help

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Could someone out there please give me a hand understanding this thing? Since you folks don't seem to like ebay, maybe someone

[drakelist] TR-4 buzzing sound from speaker

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi all Drake fans again, I have a TR-4 with AC-4 upgraded to AC-4R. When turning on the xcvr, I hear the customary surge when the c

[drakelist] The Drake on AM, was: Which brings up another problem....

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Is this not how the Drake is supposed to behave on AM? Some kind of "carrier control" modulation; causes the carrier to

[drakelist] Gary Barrell: Question 2 of many, R-4A tune-up

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Gary, thanks for the tips. I wonder if I could write to you off-list for some more specific steps to tune this thing up. I have

[drakelist] Question 2 of many, R-4A tune-up

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Anyone know what equipment I will need to tune up my R-4A? Thanks. 73 de Howard, WA9RYF - Original Message - From:

Re: [drakelist] Question 1 of many, TR-4 & R-4(A)

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Thanks Peter and Gary. Now that you mention it, I remember the crystal socket on the side of the R-4A. Ya know, the holes I

[drakelist] Question 1 of many, TR-4 & R-4(A)

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi all, Would like to use my newly acquired R-4A as the receiver in the TR-4 station. What connections are to be made between? T

Re: [drakelist] C Line

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- For Peter Bent: How much would a T-4XC be worth? I bought a whole C line station recently but don't really like the R-4C as w

Re: [drakelist] Drake R-4 series crystals

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Thanks Don, I bought a 160 meter creystal on ebay last night. I think I paid too much, but they don't seem to be around. W

[drakelist] Drake R-4 series crystals

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi all, I know this is not a "for sale" list, but maybe you won't mind if I list a need: I'd like to get my R

Re: [drakelist] tr-4 no am carrier

"Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hello all and Carey, You probably already know, but I don't, really: Does the USB / LSB switch need to be on upper when you