Re: [Drakelist] My T4XCand R4C fired up

Hammarlund Sp-600 . I do have modern rigs but ..knobs and switches is lots of fun and yes, they perform very nice, still ! Enjoy your old lads  ! '73 de Adrian iz3svi - Messaggio Originale - Da: John King k5...@yahoo.com A:Drakelist@zerobeat.net Drakelist@zerobeat.net Cc: Inviato:Thu, 6

Re: [Drakelist] My T4XCand R4C fired up

that There are 2 different kits available to do the AC-4's. 73, Lee   -Original Message- From: John King k5...@yahoo.com To: Drakelist Drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Fri, Feb 7, 2014 12:17 am Subject: [Drakelist] My T4XCand R4C fired up Today, I fired up my T4XC and R4C and checked

[Drakelist] My T4XCand R4C fired up

Today, I fired up my T4XC and R4C and checked into a net with them. All of my Drakes have been roosting for several years and I have displayed them all on new shelves on one side of my shack. After those years of resting, they performed well and I got an S9 plus 20DB signal report barefoot on

[Drakelist] L4B power supply

I have the power supply out of covers and the caps and mounts loose. Two of the eight cap previously changed. At least one 50K 50 watt bleeder appears open. I plan to replace all caps, diodes and resistors. Not interested in changing layout of supply or redesigning it physically. Is there a

Re: [Drakelist] L4B power supply

: This may be the droid you are looking for: http://www.wb4hfn.com/DRAKE/DrakeArticles/TechTips/ElectrolyticRelacements.htm 73 -Jim NU0C On Fri, 17 Jan 2014 18:06:14 -0800 (PST), John King wrote: I have the power supply out of covers and the caps and mounts loose. Two of the eight cap

[Drakelist] grunting L4B

Yesterday, I turned my L4B on and the tubes lit up and the blower ran and the plate voltage was up to par. Today, I turned the L4B on and I heard a loud buzz/grunt. The breakers did not trip in the power supply. I turned the AMP off and scratched my head. I suspect the filter caps in the HV

[Drakelist] Thanks

Thanks, Garey, Evan and Lee. I will dig into it in a day or so, but do no repair until I feel human again. I have over 40 stitches in my forehead and face. Will not know whether they got it all for a week. I told the doctor that when asked what happened I would tell folks that it wasn't a brain

Re: [Drakelist] TR-3

Should you buy a TR3? I think the answer should be given after determining what he plans to do with it. One reason to purchase a Drake TR3 is the historic value to the hobby.I have been licensed for almost 54 years and have grown with the hobby from 6AG7/807 tube transmitter and Hallicrafters

[Drakelist] Drake R4 serial numbet

My Drake R4 is serial number 861. John, K5PGW ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

[Drakelist] L4B blowers

I, too, need information regarding replacement of my L4B blower. Thanks and 73, John, K5PGW ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

[Drakelist] Fw: Audio pre-amp Board for Drake TR3

I have a Drake TR3 with the incorrect audio pre-amp board in it. It is the board to the leftt of the 6AQ5 audio tube looking at the xcvr from the front with the xcvr up side down. If anyone has a parts unit with the audio preamp board available, I would like to negotiate for it with you

[Drakelist] Bill Frost's email address

Can someone supply me with Bill Frost's email address? Thanks and 73, John, K5PGW ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

[Drakelist] Thanks

Thanks to all who provided the email address of Bill Frost. 73, John, K5PGW ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

[Drakelist] Fw: hi- am drake list new member and cannot figure out how to post

Would someone help Robert out with the list? --- On Sat, 8/1/09, robert donchez wb3...@rcn.com wrote: From: robert donchez wb3...@rcn.com Subject: hi- am drake list new member and cannot figure out how to post To: John King k5...@yahoo.com Date: Saturday, August 1, 2009, 6:58 AM keeps

[Drakelist] Noise Limiter in Drake 2B

I bought my first Drake 2B in 1961, but like a dummy, sold it in about 1968 and regretted it until I was able to purchase a very nice replacement a couple of weeks ago. The replacement works well, but I am trying to determine how effective the NOISE LIMITER should be. I notice no difference in

[Drakelist] Looking for a nice Drake 2B receiver

Anyone have a clean Drake 2B for sale? Please email directly.Thanks and 73, John, K5PGW ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

[Drakelist] Drake List

Thom, I don't post very often because there is usually someone who has more knowledge on a particular thread than I. I have a considerable accumulation of Drake gear and am acquiring more of the tube models. The list is very helpful to me. Please remember that often the silent list members are

[Drakelist] REALLY DIFFERENT TR3

Thanks to some very nice guys on this list, who have been helpful to me, I have determined that I have a WEIRD Drake TR 3. My TR 3 is Serial # 6564 and since there were various versions, I now know that the two boards between tube sockets V 18 and V 19 and the audio transformer are wired

[Drakelist] plug in relay for TR3

My TR 3 has been converted to the plug in type relay. Can anyone tell me the manufacturer of the relay, its' part number, where I can get it and the price? Thanks and 73, John, K5PGW ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net

[Drakelist] 12JB6A tubes

Anyone have any old neglected 12JB6A tubes lying around that you would like to sell? If so, please email me directly and we will do business. I need at least three of the tubes. 73, John, K5PGW ___ Drakelist mailing list

[Drakelist] TR 3 below serial # 10,000

Does anyone have a Drake TR 3 with a serial number under 10,000 that they can access under the chassis to determine the value of a resistor for me. My manual is not the correct one for the series of my TR 3 which is under 10,000. In fact my TR3 is #6564. I have no way of determining the correct

[Drakelist] 200 ohm pot for TR3 et.seq.

I Need a 200 ohm pot for the S meter zeroing circuit of my TR 3. It is R 70 in both the TR 3 and the TR 4. It is TAB mounted and mounts on the side of the chassis so the S meter can be zeroed. It does not have a nut holding it to the chassis because it mounts with the tabs. In addition, it

[drakelist] unsubscribe

John King [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Unsubscribe -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL

[drakelist] Drake TR3 info needed

John King [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Anyone with a Drake TR3 out of the case so you can look under the chassis? If so please email me directly. Thanks and 73, John, K5PGW

[drakelist] Spring metal inserts

John King [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Anyone know of a source for the small spring metal inserts that Drake put in their knobs and in the shaft couplers in the Drake T4XC? I have lost a couple

[drakelist] L4 B power transformer.

John King [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I have a Transformer from a Drake L4B Linear Amplifier. I have the Drake L4 B instruction manual and on page 2-5 the terminal strip wiring for 240 volt

[drakelist] Drake AC 4 power Supply

John King [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Looking for another Drake AC 4 power supply to purchase. Anyone have one surplus to their needs? Email direct. Thanks, and 73, John, K5PGW

[drakelist] Drake T4x parts neweded

John King [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I have a T4X transmitter that needs a main tuning knob SKIRT and the thick Washer that goes behind the knob and skirt. If anyone has a junker or the parts

[drakelist] Price od Rdake TR7 etc.

John King [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I have located a Drake TR7 with matching PS 7 power supply and matching Drake microphone and am thinking of purchasing it. What is the going price

[drakelist] Want Drake AC 4 and MS4

John King [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Want nice Drake AC 4 Power supply and MS4 speaker. They don't have to come from same person or source. What have you? Thanks and 73, John, K5PGW

[drakelist] Thanks for Drake help and advice

John King [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Thanks to all who gave suggestions about cleaning the dial on Drakes. The old TR 3 dial came very clean and the old gal looks almost as good as my TR 4

[drakelist] cleaning dial of TR 3 and TR 4

John King [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- One of my transceivers has a dirty or nicotine stained plastic dial. Has anyone successfully cleaned a Drake plastic dial without removing or destroying

[drakelist] Knob for Drake TR 3

John King [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Need knob for Drake TR 3 one of the Bar type knobs as on the sideband selector switch. Any out there? Please advise availability and price. Thanks and 73

[drakelist] Drake MS 4 and AC4

John King [EMAIL PROTECTED] made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- I have two orphan Drake Transceivers without power supplies and speakers. I need two MS 4 speakers and two AC 4 power supplies if there are any out