[drakelist] Drakes wanted

2006-01-11 Thread Richard Holder
Richard Holder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- I have a friend not on this list whose current wish list includes the following: Drake TR7A Drake L7 What price range may he expect for

[drakelist] Hi Gain Rotor

2005-08-17 Thread Richard Holder
Richard Holder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Hi folks. I guess this is somewhat off topic but does anyone have an idea what a Hi-Gain Roto-Brake Model 400 would be worth. Heavy Duty m

[drakelist] T4XC questions

2004-11-08 Thread Richard Holder
Richard Holder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Hi folks out in Drake land. It is getting cold enough here that it is about time to work on indoor projects. I started a R4C - T4XC pair that

Re: [drakelist] bands are dead in Chicago

2004-11-08 Thread Richard Holder
Richard Holder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Very nice aurora here north of the 49th. Sure played hob with the bands. Will save on the power bill by not even turning the rig on! 73 Dick

[drakelist] T4XC questions

2004-10-23 Thread Richard Holder
Richard Holder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- Hi folks out in Drake land. It is getting cold enough here that it is about time to work on indoor projects. I started a R4C - T4XC pair that

[drakelist] off topic transistor cross reference

2004-09-30 Thread Richard Holder
Richard Holder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterence to the drakelist gang -- I realize that this is off topic but hopefully there is someone out there who has the answer. I need a cross reference for a couple of old solid

[drakelist] R-4C Passband Tuning

2004-06-16 Thread Richard Holder
to me right now. Richard Holder --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.707 / Virus Database: 463 - Release Date: 6/15/2004

Re: [drakelist] Removing the RF Gain Lever R-4C

2004-05-15 Thread Richard Holder
On my R4C the rf gain lever just pulled off. It is a friction fit to the pot. Richard Holder --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.683 / Virus Database: 445 - Release Date: 5/12/2004

[drakelist] RE: R4A AGC inop.

2004-04-08 Thread Richard Holder
in the "ext mute" jack. Thanks George NE2I Richard Holder --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.648 / Virus Database: 415 - Release Date: 3/31/2004

[drakelist] FS-4

2004-04-06 Thread Richard Holder
I have just purchased a Drake C line with the FS-4. The FS-4 did not work but I noticed the comments about cleaning the contacts with Deoxit. I got hold of some and it is magical. I had cleaned the contacts with ordinary contact cleaner - looked great but still not working. Got my Deoxit toda

[drakelist] Cleaning

2004-04-03 Thread Richard Holder
Thanks to those who responded to my previous questions. Am waiting for some Deoxit to hopefully get the FS-4 working. I am cleaning up a pair of Drake twins. GOJO works great to get rid of the tobacco residue. I also use a surgeon's scrub brush (very soft nylon bristles) to scrub with. It is

[drakelist] FS-4

2004-03-30 Thread Richard Holder
The FS-4 manual says that a stick-on-decal is provided. Of course it didn't come with my used set of equimpent. What was the purpose of the extra dial indicator. Are the settings different when using the FS-4 instead of the normal crystals? 73 Dick VE4QK --- Outgoing mail is certified Vi

[drakelist] Cleaner for Equipment

2004-03-23 Thread Richard Holder
I have just purchased a Drake set of rigs, R-4C, T-4XC, AC-4, MS-4, and FS-4. The transmitter front is relatively clean but the receiver and associated units hae been used by a heavy smoker. There is a considerable difference in color bwteen the front of the receiver and the transmitter. Also