Re: [drakelist] Wanted: R-4C Function Switch

2003-10-19 Thread kenneth.winterling
Garey, Thanks for the advice but I know about Lubriplate on the detent. I wish the previous owner(s) had used it. Unfortunately, when I purchased this receiver a few years ago it was already broken. Except for that minor defect the receiver is in nearly perfect condition. The only other thing it

[drakelist] Wanted: R-4C Function Switch

2003-10-19 Thread kenneth.winterling
Good Morning, I need a function switch for my R-4C. Mine turns from OFF to CAL with almost no discernible detents at the intermediate positions. Instead of using a ball bearing to engage the detent this switch used a "bulge" pressed from a rotating plate attached to the shaft. The bulge has broke

[drakelist] Wanted: R-4C 6 KHz AM filter

2003-10-16 Thread kenneth.winterling
Good day, All, I'm still looking for a 6 KHz AM filter to complete my R-4C. Please state condition and advise cost and shipping charges to 10941-1211. Thanks, Ken, WA2LBI [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTE

[drakelist] Wanted: R-4C 6 KHz AM filter

2003-10-04 Thread kenneth.winterling
Good day, All, I'm looking for a 6 KHz AM filter to complete my R-4C. Please state condition and advise cost and shipping charges to 10941-1211. Thanks, Ken, WA2LBI [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [drakelist] Ultimate Drake CW station?

2003-08-14 Thread Kenneth.Winterling
George, The "B" line receiver is very good, complete with all filters right out of the box and should cost less than an R-4C. A stock R-4C is decent but with the addition of optional filters and a noise blanker it is a better choice. You want one or both of the CW filters (.5 and .25) and the

RE: [drakelist] Should I get rid of my 7 line?

2003-08-01 Thread Kenneth.Winterling
I agree about the use of "surplus" or NOS electrolytics. Don't use them no matter how tempting. Just because they are unused doesn't mean they are good. They may be the same age, or older, than the component you are replacing. Replace them with the new, smaller components. Leave the old multi-s

[drakelist] Wanted: R-4C 6 KHz AM filter

2003-06-22 Thread Kenneth.Winterling
Good evening, I'm looking for a 6 KHz AM filter for my R-4C. Please state condition and advise cost and shipping charges to 10941-1211. Thanks, Ken, WA2LBI [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:

[drakelist] Wanted: R-4C Function Switch

2003-06-22 Thread Kenneth.Winterling
Good evening, I need a function switch for my R-4C. Mine turns from STBY to CAL with almost no discernible detents at the intermediate positions. Instead of using a ball bearing to engage the detent this switch used a "bulge" pressed from a rotating plate attached to the shaft. The bulge has b