[Drakelist] RV-4C

Hi all, I recently acquired an RV-4C to go with my TR-4C. The problem I am experiencing is when the RV-4C is in the RCV mode, I can still hear the station in another part of the band the TR-4C is tuned to. In other words when I switch the RV-4C on the TR-4C is not completely blocked out. I d

Re: [Drakelist] RV-4C VFO slipping

Also possible that the grease in the bearings at the front of the PTO has hardened up to peanut butter like consistancy. John K5MO At 11:41 PM 09/12/2008, Garey Barrell wrote: Usually a result of the hard rubber "doughnut" behind the dial plate hardening with age. You can try removing th

Re: [Drakelist] RV-4C VFO slipping

Usually a result of the hard rubber "doughnut" behind the dial plate hardening with age. You can try removing the doughnut and roughening the "ends" with sandpaper to give a better grip. Some have used automotive "heater hose" to replace the original. There is a good article on this at

[Drakelist] RV-4C VFO slipping

Anyone know of a fix for the VFO slipping? I have taken the knob off and made sure it is all tight against the bushing when reattaching, but it does slip (just slightly) during regular movement of the dial. Loren - WA3WZR ___ Drakelist mailing lis

RE: Re: [drakelist] RV-4C

me off line [EMAIL PROTECTED]we can discuss it there. Thanks, Jim From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter Bent Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 7:58 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Re: [drakelist] RV-4C I might add I am thinking about c line

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I might add I am thinking about c line twins.. how available are they and at what cost? Thanks. _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kevin LaHaie Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 8:50 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Norton AntiSpam] Re: [drakelist] RV

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

Re: [drakelist] RV-4C

Might try the Drake and Antique Tube Gear Net and the Drake Technical Net. -Original Message- From: James B Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 1:19 pm Subject: [drakelist] RV-4C All,   I’m looking for a nice RV-4C. Any help availab

[drakelist] RV-4C

All, I'm looking for a nice RV-4C. Any help available out there ? Jim JBDVintageCollector Jim Davis, NW5F "Today is a GOOD day to have a GREAT day!" - Bill Fowler This email was scanned with AVG Anti-Virus Protection. <><>

[drakelist] RV-4C Rotary Switch

Gene Tried contacting you off line from QRZ.com e-mail address, but it didn't work. I might have a switch for you that I purchased from Drake for a spare. Do you have the part number so I don't have to pull mine apart to check? Reply offline if you want. Let me know. Steve WA7EZB [EMAIL PROTE

[drakelist] RV-4C Switch

Does anyone have a lead on locating a replacement function switch (the rotary) for the RV-4C. Thanks, Gene K5GS -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - subscribe drakelist in body Unsubs