as much air as the line
voltage units. Whatever fan you install, it should be mounted so that it
blows out from the power supply. Also, the regular fans can be had at
hamfests for around $5.00, sometimes even less. You will usually pay big
bucks
for an FA-7.
73,
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Still looking for a C-4 cabinet.
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Solid state rigs, especially those from Asia is difficult if not impossible to
fix when it breaks. You will nearly always be able to find parts for tube
rigs. Keep the TR-4C as a spare if nothing else.
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Same here. Not much traffic though.
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Working here too.
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it removed from the deck.
Should you decide to ship it, do remove the tubes and chimneys and keep
them at home. Never ship the deck with those items in place. Doing so
invites disaster.
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broken on a
seam and several outward bulged in the top pf the case. I haven't checked
the electronics but it looks OK so I'm hopeful on that part.
73,
John, W4AWM
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Want to buy a C-4 case. Unit needing paint is OK but no dents, dings, split
seams, etc.
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station condition, price and well packed shipping to Zip 22015.
73 and thanks,
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cabinet except as a last resort.
Please contact me direct with price and condition.
This is my second request. Some may have missed it over the weekend.
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Greetings,
As the subject says, I need a C-4 cabinet. What I am looking for is either
NOS or used but in excellent condition. Feet would be nice but I really
need the cabinet itself. This is the same size as the MS-4 cabinet but has
different hole patterns so I am not interested in an
Contact Charlie Talbot _pincon@erols.com_ (mailto:pin...@erols.com)
He parts out TR-7s and might well have what you need.
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Cover for PS-75 Poser Supply. Must be new or in absolute mint condition.
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To be on the safe side, bond the amplifier chassis and the PS chassis
together with a suitable length of shield from a piece of coax or similar
cable.
It certainly makes a big difference with the Hallicrafters SR-2000
Hurricane and P-2000 power supply. It is probably not a bad idea with any
I don't know about y'all but I have worked around broadcast transmitters
for a good part of my life. Blower noise is not that big a deal to me. Not
hearing that blower noise is something to worry about big time! My computer
has 5 blowers in it and it is just a plain Jane box, not a gaming
Many potentiometers having a switch on the back are common in that the
switch will fit several different controls. I have found many of these on NOS
and used pots at hamfests and I always buy several, especially new ones. It
is nice to get several since they are prone to getting lost in the
have to
look quickly. Maybe someone can get a freeze frame of the commercial.
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Always use lock washers under those nylon insert nuts. I have seen many
come loose over the years.
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me the kit. I had borrowed the
money from my Grandmother who also helped me learn code. Those sure were the
good old days! My main Elmer was Cash Gregg, W4DPF with Rudy Gibbs, W4HX and
Charlie Sumner, W4EJ as backups...
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with. There is also a
30-S-0ne and Gold Dust Twins but we don't use the C word here.
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Greetings,
I plan to bring the following items to RARS this weekend:
Hallicrafters SX-71 (white face)
Hallicrafters HT-30
Hallicrafters FPM-1000
National NC-85
Drake MS-4 (2 ea)
Other items of interest
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eliminated.
I'm sure you will hear from Garey shortly who is the consummate expert in
Drake gear.
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of me and I can't recall
what the viltage should be.
BE CAREFUL in there!
73,
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Subject: [Drakelist] L4B (Harbach Soft Start)
Hello again, I installed
on the mods, which are totally removable
without any holes, but decided against it due to liability issues.
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Sewing machine oil works great. Available at sewing centers and many fabric
stores.
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Hi Don,
Why not videotape an interview with this great OT and post it somewhere
where we can all enjoy it. I have seen several similar interviews and they
are really great.
73,
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If anyone is interested, contact me direct.
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on the sound track. I don't have the cover off
my L-7 so I can't duplicate what I am seeing bit that might be a clue to
the problem.
Good luck and please let us know what you find.
73,
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Get hold of Charlie Talbot, K3ICH in Leesburg, VA. He parts out TR-7s and
may have what you need.
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and the metal bezel and pull straight
toward you and away from the panel. Hook your index finger around the screw
driver shaft and use your thumb against the panel for leverage. Pull
slowly. I have used this method for years and have yet to scratch my panel.
(Knock Wood)
73,
John, W4AWM
Can anyone give me a realistic price for this item in average but working
condition?
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Then there was the infamous Hallicrafters Boinngg!
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He parts out TR-7s and may have what you need.
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to be the
insulation and inner conductor from RG-8 or RG-11 coax should be in good
condition
with no cracks in the insulation where it is exposed.
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I have had similar experiences, always on field day and always traced to
low line voltage. You are right, it is rather unnerving!
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Looks like a fair price to me for the entire package.
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73 and have a great weekend,
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Golly, it worked fine until it got dark and we turned the lights on!
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I'll bet they got reports of dirty signals!
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, some being a simple series plug in
the
AC line. Also, when you first fire up the amp if it has been sitting a long
time, let the bottles cook at least 30 minutes or so before you hit them with
HV.
The L-4B is a great little amp. Have fun with it.
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and antenna combination I want to use.
Works great and not pulling anywhere near capacity if used as above.
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Be extremely careful using graphite, either in powder or spray form, around
electronics. It is a conductor and can cause all kinds of grief it it splatters.
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I plan to be there Friday afternoon.
There are rumors flying locally that registration is running at about 50% of
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surprise me.
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Thanks for the update on shipping the fan and cable. I'll let u know when
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Made it home OK, no traffic and no
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Hi Mike,
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pursue it any further, but I did not leave any feedback.
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, nobody knows if someone out there
still
holds a copyright. For instance, in the case of Hallicrafters, the name is
owned by an electronics company and Drake is still in business although neither
is in the ham gear market at this point.
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the next several days getting flamed and looking
at endless threads on the subject. I'm done.
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Is this the Heathkit Shop we are talking about? This is the fellow who has
had the kits for upgrading various Drake and Heath power supplies? Why is he
closing?
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I am sure you will be around for next year and many after that.
I am with you about the auction site. Not all folks tell it like it is about
a piece of gear, but lately I have bought a good bit of equipment and have
been very lucky with what arrived on my doorstep. I find that the
Hi,
Get hold of Charlie Talbot, K3ICH.? His email is:?? [EMAIL PROTECTED] He parts
out TR-7s and may well have what you need.
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Drake antenna control boxes, the C-4, the RCS-4 and CS-7, used the same motor
driven switch. I have found the RCS-4s at hamfests for extremely reasonable
prices.
Don't forget to look under the hamfest tables. I found 2 of mine there in
junque boxes.
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attorney.
I don't believe the fat kady has begun her aria on this one.
73,
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Hi Bill,
The R-7A usually sells for between $650.00 and 800.00 US here in the United
States. Price is dictated by number and types of filters, physical condition
and if the receiver is working or not. Most of the units I have seen were in
very good shape.
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be reading this, the same bonding will
increase the power output of the rig by a noticable amount.
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voltage, the
frequency goes up with the generator speed and the hysterical stinkronus
clock motors like their 60~ input.
Ah, the pleasures of field day!
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Hi Bill,
Check your line voltage. I have 4 PS-7s and if they don't see 120 to 122V,
they shut down when I am tuning up and that shutdown point is right at 40 watts
as measured on a Bird wattmeter.
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The clocks didn't like it much, but all else was fine and the
TR-7 was happily perking away at full power.
A lesson learned. Murphy and Mr. Ohm strike again!
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1. Don't push it to full output. Makes little d
ifference on the other end and the bottles will last longer.
2. Remove the thermostat so that the fan runs all the time, but iat full
speed, it is a tad noisy.
73,
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Any mods to make rf deck on L7 cooler
position push button and a knob to adjust the set
position. The cabinet is gray. Reactive and resistive controls and switches
are
the same on both units.
The meters on both units appear to be the same.
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Hi Mike,
I have 3three MN-2000s. They have a slightly textured finish similar the the
B and C lines and the L-4B. I would classify a smooth finish as the one on
the A line.
73,
John, W4AWM
, replacement should pose no
problem for you.
I have no connection with The Heathkit Shop, other than being a satisfied
customer.
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John, W4AWM
, the kit that is being sold is
an official Drake modifuication kit.
73 and Happy New Year,
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My advice is to leave it alone as long as it is working. You may wind up with
shiny components and a non working rig due to something you messed up while
cleaning. The old addage, If it ain't broke, don't fix it applies here!
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