Re: [Drakelist] T-4XB Power Switch

Found John's stuff on eBay, he offers an 'R-4B AC switch cap' (eBay auction # 390275202438). I wrote him, and he graciously replied that there was no reference to that part on the T-4XB, so couldn't say for sure if it would work. Naturally, he suggested I buy one and try it! In looking at my

[Drakelist] T-4XB Power Switch

Well, it happens to all of us eventually! Took the T-4XB off the shelf for a little dusting off and warming up, and when I turned on, only heard a slight little 'thump' from the AC4 and then nothing. Upon closer examination (AC4 supply had just powered one of my TR-4C's so knew it was good)

Re: [Drakelist] 2C Hum

Hi Frank Thanks for the note, and while searching for my hum I got to know the 2C a lot better! Turns out, my hum was caused by the VARIAC, and once I was convinced to turn the variac all the way up, the big hum disappeared! There is the residual hum, and the series resistor will help reduc

[Drakelist] 2C Hum

Just picked up a 2NT/2C station that had sat in a (heated and dry) attic for 20 years. Very nice condition, 100pct original, a little chassis corrosion but a very nice set. As always, I did a visual inspection first, and then took all of the normal precautions when first applying A/C to it.

[Drakelist] 2B Crystals

Might be nice to include my email address ;-) kevin.k...@gmail.com Tnx es 73 Finally got around to bringing my 2B receiver(s) out for a tune up, and have discovered 2 crystals have gone south. Is there any way to revive them? I doubt it, but I have heard lots of interesting crystal stories (

[Drakelist] 2B Crystals?

Finally got around to bringing my 2B receiver(s) out for a tune up, and have discovered 2 crystals have gone south. Is there any way to revive them? I doubt it, but I have heard lots of interesting crystal stories (grinding to change frequency etc) so perhaps there's a trick! But, ultimatel

[Drakelist] MN-2700 padder cap value

Thanks again to the list, and for pointing me to the schematic to the MN-2700 Looks like the value of those padders is 150pf @ 5kv. Easy to replace with a standard doorknob. 73 thanks Kevin K7ZS ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net

[Drakelist] MN-2700 Padding Capacitor Value

Hello Drakelist A friend has an MN-2700 tuner that has flashed over on the first 'padding' capacitor on his MN-2700 tuner. I am certain that this is the function of the 'plates ' that lie under the air variables. We have cleaned it etc. but it now flashes over with only a few hundred watts.

Re: [Drakelist] VFO for 2NT

From the 2NT Manual: 80 meters Crystal X 1 3.5 - 3.8mhz 40 meters: Crystal X 1 7.0 to 7.2 20 meters: Crystal X 2 7.0 to 7.125 15 meters Crystal X 3 7.0 to 7.083 10 meters Crystal X 4 7.0 to 7.125 So, looke like 7 to 7.2 gets you everything BUT 80 meters on this radio. Bill Ellis wrote: Hi all

Re: [Drakelist] Regarding Hayseed Hamfest Parts

I 2nd, 3rd 4th and 5th that! I started with the kit for the R4B, and once I received it I immediately ordered the kits for the matching T-4XB transmitter, my TR-4C transceiver and 2B receiver. Tom responds VERY quickly and in person, and my orders were filled the same day as he had all these

[drakelist] L4B Fan Advice

Kevin LaHaie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hello Drake Fans (pun intended!) A good friend has an L4B, with a long family history, and gets used daily. He recently upgraded the power suppl

Re: [drakelist] C Line

Hi Peter Outstanding! Well, having the crown jewel of the 'C' line puts you well on your way! I am always surprised by the relatively low price of the transmitters, so you should be able to complete your station cost effectively, and be choosy at that! Happy Hunting! 73 Kevin K7ZS Peter

[drakelist] C Line

Hi Peter Well, the answer is: they are available, but are 'sought after', particularly the R4C receiver. Very recently, a friend of mine sold an immaculate C line station - R4C,T4XC,MS4,AC4 with a few un-installed Sherwood mods.. Went for about the price of a used Yausu FT-1000MP or Icom IC

Re: [drakelist] RV-4C

Hi Jim I have, as part of the Drake collection here, an RV-4C in very nice condition, and works fine.  I also have, for the TR-4C I have it sitting with, an MS-4 speaker so I have a speaker option.  I have found I don't use the 2nd VFO very often. I am not sure what you are looking for exactl

[drakelist] L4B Power Supply Burning Smell

Kevin LaHaie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hello Group A good friend had his L4B experience a tube short, and she went with a BANG! 1 tube went, but he replaced both tubes, and broug

Re: [drakelist] I bee first

Kevin LaHaie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- No Fair! I'm sitting here with my miniature rice box, missing the big sound of a real radio! Glad you are enjoying it, Ron! I need to

[drakelist] Any TR-3's?

Kevin LaHaie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hello. The collection is expanding nicely, now looking for a TR-3 to go along with the 2B,2NT,2C,TR-4C,RV-4C,MS-4,AC-4,TR-7,PS-7,MN-7,SP-7 and

[drakelist] T-4XB Sticks in Transmit

Kevin LaHaie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hello Drake Fans A T-4XB I refurbished recently has developed a problem. when it engages in Transmit, it will not RELEASE THE RELAY. The u

[drakelist] Interesting End: PS7 Voltage Regulation Problem

Kevin LaHaie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hello Drakelist I had reported earlier that 'all was well' with my PS7 regulation problem. Well, it might have been well all along,

[drakelist] End Result: T4XB Mic Gain Wide Open?

Kevin LaHaie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Thanks to all that contributed to my query about the mic gain setting on the T-4XB. I am pretty sure it was pretty close all along, but it se

[drakelist] T4XB Mic Gain Wide Open?

Kevin LaHaie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hello again. In final testing of the T4XB I managed to revive, all is well EXCEPT it seems to require LOTS of mic gain, and even then I don&#

[drakelist] Follow up to PS7 Regulation Problem

Kevin LaHaie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hello List, and thanks to all the suggestions on the PS7 supply that was shutting down around 4v. The supply is working, and truthfully I

[drakelist] PS7 Voltage Regulation Problem

Kevin LaHaie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hello I have inherited a TR7/PS7/MN7 station, which was not working, but rumored to have a power supply problem. Turns out it was the power

[drakelist] SUCCESSFUL T-4XB MAJOR Re-Alignment

Kevin LaHaie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- First, a big thanks to the many off-list replies to my problem. I used the radio on the air today, and it is happy and working! Two thing

[drakelist] T-4XB MAJOR Re-Alignment

Kevin LaHaie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi. Hope this didn't get duplicated, I am having some trouble posting to the list? I am reviving a T-4XB for a friend. It would not loa

[drakelist] MN2000 Blade style Knob

Kevin LaHaie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Anyone have, or know where to find the 'blade' style knob for the bandswitch on the MN2000 tuner? Caltronics no longer carries

[drakelist] TR-4C and CMOS4 Keyer

Kevin LaHaie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Hello! I am new to the Drake world, and so far I like it! I acquired a TR-4C and so far it seems to receive fine, powers up, puts out RF etc.