Re: [Drakelist] R-4C frequency

2013-07-15 Thread John Brown
I have 2 R4-C's and which behave in much the same way. I believe the PTO generally is not exactly linear from one end of its range to the other. Regards JB From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of Henry Foglesong Sent: Tuesday, 16 July 2013 3:1

Re: [Drakelist] R4C BFO Leakage

2012-07-11 Thread John Brown
Ahha, re my previous comment. I see that you have removed the NB-4 and there is no change. I withdraw my comment. Best regards JB From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of Bill & Becky Sent: Thursday, 12 July 2012 9:21 AM To: drakelist@zerobeat.

Re: [Drakelist] R4C BFO Leakage

2012-07-11 Thread John Brown
Have you been able to remove the NB-4 and bypass it with the jumper plug as yet? I have experienced this problem and I have found the NB-4 to be the culprit. You may be embarking on a process to eliminate symptoms rather than fixing the problem. JB From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:

Re: [Drakelist] WANTED TO BUY

2012-07-09 Thread John Brown
What is a "Poser Supply" a new suit or free drinks? I know I know "Power Supply". JB From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of w4...@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, 10 July 2012 12:50 PM To: drakera...@yahoogroups.com; drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Dra

Re: [Drakelist] R4C Questions

2012-07-02 Thread John Brown
Is the NB-4 Noise Blanker installed? If so remove the NB from the R4-C and install the jumper socket and see if the effect remains. Chances are the NB is the issue and will need to be realigned and the NB gain reset. JB From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net

Re: [Drakelist] Crystal

2012-06-05 Thread John Brown
Whoops made a typo: should read 4644.999 Khz. crystal. John VK2IFT From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of John Brown Sent: Tuesday, 5 June 2012 2:32 PM To: Drake List Subject: [Drakelist] Crystal Folks, I am in the process of restoring

[Drakelist] Crystal

2012-06-04 Thread John Brown
Folks, I am in the process of restoring an R-4C and I am having difficulty getting the Carrier Oscillator stable. It seems to drift from about 400hz below 4645khz up to 450Hz above and anywhere in between over time. It really should stabilise quickly +/- 50Hz after turn on. The power supply to the

Re: [Drakelist] R4B AF GAIN

2012-04-04 Thread John Brown
It's the same on both of my R-4C radios seems to be an unintended feature. JB From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of Peter Ravn Sent: Thursday, 5 April 2012 1:52 AM To: Drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] R4B AF GAIN When the A

Re: [Drakelist] stoopid question on transformer wiring

2012-01-31 Thread John Brown
If I read your post correctly...No. The voltages ex the transformer are A/C i.e. the output voltages/currents alternate across each output winding. JB From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of Larry Sack Sent: Wednesday, 1 February 2012 5:13

Re: [Drakelist] R4C Sherwood mods

2011-12-30 Thread John Brown
Max, if you are inclined towards doing all of the R-4C Sherwood mods on your receiver then I would say it would be well worthwhile. The complete mods really puts the R4-C ahead of the pack. I have done 2 R4C's this way and wouldn't hesitate to do them again. In terms of individual mods, then the p

Re: [Drakelist] strange relay setup for T4X

2011-12-28 Thread John Brown
to its "as built" functionality. Best regards JB -Original Message- From: Garey Barrell [mailto:k4...@mindspring.com] Sent: Thursday, 29 December 2011 2:37 AM To: John Brown Cc: y...@aol.com; drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] strange relay setup for T4X Possibly.

Re: [Drakelist] strange relay setup for T4X

2011-12-27 Thread John Brown
I guess there will not be any VOX capability if it is hard wired to the PTT. JB From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of y...@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, 28 December 2011 12:15 PM To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] strange relay setup

Re: [Drakelist] Nastiest Drake Gear

2011-12-21 Thread John Brown
NahI think it will come up pretty well. JB -Original Message- From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of Steve Wedge Sent: Wednesday, 21 December 2011 11:46 PM To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] Nastiest Drake Gear I'm going

Re: [Drakelist] Bias Adjustment on TR4CW

2011-11-11 Thread John Brown
Reducing the mains input probably wouldn't make any difference to tube life. Regarding the bias setting, changing this would only shift the class of operating the finals a tad from the design spec if any. Can't see much to be gained from doing either. Why not just use the rig and enjoy it? JB

Re: [Drakelist] R-4B low sensitivity low output on 10 meters 28 MHZ

2011-11-09 Thread John Brown
Probably the "inj" level is higher from the T4X. Might need to investigate the R4B mixers. JB From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of J G Sent: Thursday, 10 November 2011 9:29 AM To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] R-4B low sensitiv

[Drakelist] Scammer

2011-08-23 Thread John Brown
I advertised for a T-4XC front panel on the Australian VKHam classified website and immediately received an Email response from somebody supposedly located at: 46 medomak mobile home park waldoboro,me 04572 offering either the T-4XC or just the front panel, claiming he has tried to sell the transmi

[Drakelist] Re Diversity Reception

2011-08-07 Thread John Brown
Probably need two antennas, two receivers and a multiplexer that can switch between either receiver as the signal on each antenna fades in and out. It was called "Diversity Reception" and was used for commercial RRTY (among others uses)in order to maintain a constant signal feed to the RTTY machine

[Drakelist] Re GUF filter

2011-02-01 Thread John Brown
I used the Irad 6Khz 1st IF. Works well. JB VK2IFT ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] PTO

2011-01-29 Thread John Brown
Paul Gerhardt K3PG http://www.wb4hfn.com/DRAKE/DrakeArticles/PTO/Drake_PTO.htm http://www.wb4hfn.com/DRAKE/DrakeArticles/TechTips/PTO-Repair.htm Paul, You may have seen these tips which describe how to service the Drake PTO's for the R-4 series. I am not familiar with the T4X VFO but I w

[Drakelist] Re Rob Sherwood

2011-01-17 Thread John Brown
Gents, my thanks again to all who replied with advice regarding Rob. I eventually made contact and it appears his business Email has a SPAM filter that for some reasons rejects certain emails. mostly mine darn it. Again many thanks and most appreciated. Best regards to all John VK2IFT

[Drakelist] Re Sherwood Engineering

2011-01-16 Thread John Brown
still active. Thanks & regards to all. John Brown ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist