[Drakelist] Tr7

2016-02-01 Thread Wrayhamishfisher Fisher
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[Drakelist] TR7/R7 Service Kit has been sold. Thanks.

2015-12-30 Thread lalexander
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Re: [Drakelist] Tr7. Audio

2015-09-11 Thread Jim Shorney
On Fri, 11 Sep 2015 09:55:25 -0500, DW. Anderson wrote: >Greetings to the group, thanks to you fixed last issue with the tr7, have new >issue , when I tune the radio in am, go to switch to CW, rtty, ssb lose audio >, meter is showing signals coming in and in transmit showing power out, but to >

[Drakelist] Tr7. Audio

2015-09-11 Thread DW. Anderson
Greetings to the group, thanks to you fixed last issue with the tr7, have new issue , when I tune the radio in am, go to switch to CW, rtty, ssb lose audio , meter is showing signals coming in and in transmit showing power out, but to audio, any thoughts ? Sent from my iPhone. KC9WKP __

[Drakelist] TR7's for Sale

2014-11-24 Thread Ande Anderson
I hope I'm doing this right. I have 2 TR7's with power supply. PS7. The best is to contact me if your interested and they are not priced at collectors level. Send me an email with your phone number that way it is easier to tell you what each one has Thanks. Ande Anderson VE6WT

[Drakelist] TR7 & PS7

2014-06-27 Thread Mike Williams
I have an extra TR7 PS7 combo I would like to sell. Both units function fine. Prefer pickup but will ship; $300.00 (plus shipping from Tallahassee, FL.) Good DX, W4DL Mike ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 Driver Stage on PA Board Questions

2014-03-22 Thread Jim Shorney
I assume you are referring to T2302, there are no 28xx parts on the PA deck. I suspect what you are seeing is one of the lead wires from T2302, which is part of the RF filtering system for the collector voltage to the drivers. It looks to be bifilar wound, so yes, a break in the common lead would

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 Driver Stage on PA Board Questions

2014-03-22 Thread J. Steven Cochrane
sell me I'm ready to buy one. Steve w7jsc -- From: "Jim Shorney" Sent: Friday, March 21, 2014 8:14 PM To: "J. Steven Cochrane" ; "drakelist" Subject: Re: [Drakelist] TR7 Driver Stage on PA Board Questions

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 Driver Stage on PA Board Questions

2014-03-22 Thread Gary Poland
Yes it needs to be connected. It is not a fuse but a test point for driver bias. 73, Gary http://home.roadrunner.com/~w8pu R-4A T4-X R-4B T4-XB R-4C T4-XC MS-4 L-4B RCS-4 2A 2B 2C 2NT 2CQ 2AS 4-LF TR-4 TR-4C TR-4CW/RIT RV-4C MC-4 TR-7 RV-7 CW-75 MS-7 WH-7 W-4 WV-4 MN-2700 MN-4C MN-2000 UV-3 PS-3

[Drakelist] TR7 Driver Stage on PA Board Questions

2014-03-21 Thread J. Steven Cochrane
I have two TR7 questions: 1. There is a VERY fine wire, like fuse wire, that runs next to T2802 toroid (side closest to the final amp stage), it is broken. Could that be why I don't have 13.6 volts going to the Driver Transistors (there is 13.6 volts at the Test Jumper for the Bias Measurement)

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 - CW and ALC level

2014-03-05 Thread Jim Shorney
worth it to do all of them. >Thanks >WB8TDG >Rex Lehman >Office +1.937.490.4474 >rex.leh...@meas-spec.com > > >-Original Message- >From: Drakelist [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of Jim >Shorney >Sent: Monday, March 03, 2014 11:34 PM >To: d

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 Transmit Intermittent Power Problem

2014-03-05 Thread J. Steven Cochrane
At this point it looks like CR1501 is the culprit, but I won't know for sure until I replace it and do some more testing. Steve w7jsc -- From: "Jim Shorney" Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2014 11:27 PM To: Subject: Re: [Drakelis

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 Transmit Intermittent Power Problem

2014-03-04 Thread Jim Shorney
I was getting strange output variations when I had leaky driver transistors on the PA deck. Easy to check, the base voltage on the drivers should be zero in RX. If it's anywhere near 0.6V, there's a problem. When I lifted the base leads, one of them floated right up to 13.8V. Be careful not to sho

[Drakelist] TR7 Transmit Intermittent Power Problem

2014-03-04 Thread J. Steven Cochrane
I have run out of ideas. One of my TR7s has intermittent output power problems. Sometimes there is no output, sometimes there is 40 to 10 watts output depending on band and sometimes there is full output. When I change bands there usually is no output as well as low receive sensitivity. When I t

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 - CW and ALC level

2014-03-03 Thread Jim Shorney
ALL of the screws for the card cage cover need to be there, and snug. Don't overtighten, they will strip the chassis. The +10V and the frequency alignments are the most critical. You probably won't need to touch the RF/IF cans or anything underneath the DR-7 except maybe the carrier balance. The

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 - CW and ALC level

2014-03-03 Thread Jim Shorney
I'm not convinced that it's related to the output level. The rough sidetone suggests to me that the problem is somewhere in the 2nd IF/Audio board. The sidetone is generated there by feeding the CW oscillator into the RX IF and letting the product detector do the work. Coincidentally, the ALC cont

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 - CW and ALC level

2014-03-03 Thread Mark Nace
I bought my "new" TR7 28 years ago (as my first rig ever) and am about to do do my first alignment check. I have re-seated the boards once, and that cured most of the ills. I have a late-model TR7, along with the maint manual. If I do it "by the book", is there anything I should watch out for

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 - CW and ALC level

2014-03-03 Thread Floyd Sense
Interesting. I'll bet that no two TR7s will behave exactly the same in this respect since there are several adjustments involved, and they've probably all been adjusted differently after all these years. I haven't seen that fuzzy signal problem, but as I said I have my output cranked back a way

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 - CW and ALC level

2014-03-03 Thread Jim Shorney
Thanks for the comments, Floyd. I have noted with my TR-7 that if I get into ALC on CW the sidetone starts to sound "rough" and a scope on the carrier shows what looks like some AM "fuzz" starting to show up on the signal. I was never sure if this was a problem or not as the owner's manual does st

[Drakelist] TR7 - CW and ALC level

2014-03-03 Thread Floyd Sense
In the "Tweak my peak" thread, NU0C said this: /On CW, definitely operate below the ALC level. The quality of the transmit signal starts to degrade when you go into ALC.// / I decided to take a look at that today, using my Orion II and NaP3 panadapter to examine the TR7 output spectrum as the A

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 on CW.

2014-02-17 Thread Jim Shorney
And as long as we are on the subject, there is an excellent article on key clicks int he TR-7 by Floyd, K8AC, at: http://www.wb4hfn.com/DRAKE/DrakeArticles/TR7_Key_Clicks.pdf Lane, I highly recommend that you get a copy of the excellent TR-7 service manual. There are usable free PDF copise float

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 on CW.

2014-02-17 Thread Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Sidetone volume is the main front panel volume control. Frequency is C1136 on the 2nd IF board, accessable through the rear panel key jack. Note that it affects your transmit offset frequency and should be set to 800Hz. > On February 17, 2014 at 4:34 PM lane denune wrote: > > >  The XYL gave me

[Drakelist] TR7 on CW.

2014-02-17 Thread lane denune
 The XYL gave me a TR7 for a Valentine's Day gift the other day.I have been getting used to it and have been making CW contacts on 40m with it. Questions that I have are: Where is there an adjustment for Side Tone Volume and Side Tone Pitch? I figured if there are such adjustments they may well

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 high pitched wine in audio

2014-01-21 Thread Jim Shorney
Leon, A properly working TR-7 is a joy to operate. Replace the cap Gary Poland recommended as well; although I haven't had a bad one, it can't hurt either. You may indeed have an alignment problem with the RIT. A touch-up of the frequency alignments should be done regardless. If that doesn't fix

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 high pitched wine in audio

2014-01-21 Thread Gary Poland
Leon, Replace the 1000 ufd capacitor on the right forward edge of the DR-7 board. Its C9026 on the schematic. I have had this happen to one of my TR-7’s. 73, Gary http://home.roadrunner.com/~w8pu R-4A T4-X R-4B T4-XB R-4C T4-XC MS-4 L-4B RCS-4 2A 2B 2C 2NT 2CQ 2AS 4-LF TR-4 TR-4C TR-4CW/RIT R

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 high pitched wine in audio

2014-01-21 Thread Leon Zebrick
.   After this I’m moving on to get my TR4CW into top shape.   Thanks again. From: Jim Shorney To: "drakelist@zerobeat.net" Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 10:30 PM Subject: Re: [Drakelist] TR7 high pitched wine in audio The first thing I would

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 high pitched wine in audio

2014-01-20 Thread Jim Shorney
The first thing I would look at is the filter cap on the DC-DC converter ("Power Supply") board in the front right corner of the radio. This capacitor is IMO an "always replace" for any TR-7. Strange things can happen when it starts to fail, and on a rig that old it most likely is. Replace with a

[Drakelist] TR7 high pitched wine in audio

2014-01-20 Thread Leon Zebrick
Picked up an early Sr# TR7. It's fine except for a high pitched noise in the audio. It's continuous and not affected by volume control. Not on transmit signal. It's not loud, but noticeable and annoying in headphones. Sounds like one of the oscillators is getting into the audio circuit. A

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 station for sale - W3BH

2013-05-23 Thread Jim Sorenson
Sale of the TR7 station is pending. Thanks, Jim Sorenson W3BH On Thu, May 23, 2013 at 6:01 PM, Jim Sorenson wrote: > I'm selling my TR7 station. Details are as follows: > > Serial Number 4298 > PS7/FA-7/NB-7/AUX-7/MS-7 > SL-4000 > SL-6000 > SL-1800 > SL-500 > Also transmits and receives all W

[Drakelist] TR7 station for sale - W3BH

2013-05-23 Thread Jim Sorenson
I'm selling my TR7 station. Details are as follows: Serial Number 4298 PS7/FA-7/NB-7/AUX-7/MS-7 SL-4000 SL-6000 SL-1800 SL-500 Also transmits and receives all WRAC bands Receives 0 - 500, but weakly as expected Original Blue Drake Manual labeled "TR7A" Non-smoking Very lightly used No mic included

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 freq counting up

2013-05-19 Thread Tom Evans, AG9X
Sheldon, That means the PLL is out of lock. The most common cause is mild corrosion on the card contacts. Re-seating the cards will usually fix that problem plus a few problems you haven't yet discovered. Take care not to bump the pots on the right front. Tom, AG9X On Sun, May 19, 2013 at 1

[Drakelist] TR7 freq counting up

2013-05-19 Thread Sheldon Gofberg
I've just acquired a TR7 that has full output and is functional on all bands except ten and fifteen meters. On those bands, the displayed frequency starts at 51.xx and continues to count up. Not sure what's going on. Anyone familiar with this condition? Thank you. K3PNI. Sheldon Sent from

Re: [Drakelist] TR7

2012-07-01 Thread Jim Shorney
Y'know, I just had that area apart on mine a week and a half ago, but I don't recall the specifics of the mounting. The collector of Q2101 is definitely hot, but it is a plastic encased device with the only exposed metal on the back side, as I recall. Metal hardware on the top side shouln't be a pr

[Drakelist] TR7

2012-07-01 Thread k6uo
Hi All; I’m trying to get the audio on my TR7 to work properly and making some progress. One thing that seems strange, Q2101 and Q2102 on the power supply board have mica isolators behind them attached with metal hardware which defeats the isolators and I can’t imagine the transistors shouldn’t

Re: [Drakelist] TR7

2012-06-27 Thread Jim Shorney
The first thing to do with any TR-7 suffering from strange problems is to check for dirty/oxidized Molex pin connectors between the plug-in cards and the parent board. Often simply exercising them by unplugging and plugging back in a couple of times is enough. Also highly recommended is to replace

[Drakelist] TR7

2012-06-27 Thread k6uo
To all the helpful folks on the list, I have a number of Drake radios and recently I was given a TR7 with audio problems. Upper and lower sideband sound the same. I have a service manual and a set of extender boards. The 10V adjustment is exactly 10 Volts and the 40 MHz oscillator is 40 MHz, th

[Drakelist] TR7, R7, R8 and Amp

2012-03-01 Thread K3VX
Gang,I'm posting this for a non-ham seller.At our recent hamfest there was a display of all Drake equipment includingTR7, R7, R8 and Amplifier. The panels were immaculate - didn't look inside.Each item had a price - out of my range.Please contact the seller (not me) for details: lisa.ha...@verizon.

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 operation on 60 meter questions

2012-02-11 Thread Jim Shorney
On Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:27:28 -0800 (PST), Ron wrote: >Anyone running the TR7 on 60 meters? If so... I never have, but >-how are you making sure you keep w/i the 50 watt PEP limit? You can keep the mic gain down and reference a PEP reading wattmeter. This works particularly well if you r

[Drakelist] TR7 operation on 60 meter questions

2012-02-11 Thread Ron
Anyone running the TR7 on 60 meters? If so... -how are you making sure you keep w/i the 50 watt PEP limit? -is the factory TR7 audio bandwidth w/i the 2.8 Khz channel limitation? -do you just tune 1.5Khz below center channel? -anything else? TNX es 73, Ron WD8SBB __

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 Fan

2012-02-06 Thread Garey Barrell
No, you don't NEED to run the fan for SSB. However, unless it bothers you, (perhaps not the 'silent' Drake fan?,) it will improve the stability of the transceiver 'short term', and extend the life of the transceiver 'long term'. 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 2-C/2-NT, 4-A, 4-B,

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 ALC access when not using PS7

2012-01-28 Thread Jim Shorney
On Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:52:08 -0500, Garey Barrell wrote: >you can SEE a little >blue flash through the ceramic cap Nice of them to design the device to contain the magic blue smoke, though. 73 -Jim -- Ham Radio NU0C Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.S.A. TR7/RV7/R7A/L7, TR6/RV6, T4XC/R4C/L4B, NCL2000

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 ALC access when not using PS7

2012-01-28 Thread Garey Barrell
Jim Shorney wrote: On Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:08:15 -0500, Garey Barrell wrote: A half mA shouldn't be a problem, those lines are 'fused' very closely, but they should survive that! :-) That's actually funny, because years ago I first heard tech calling transistors "three-legged fuses". A coro

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 ALC access when not using PS7

2012-01-28 Thread Bob Spooner
AD3K -Original Message- From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of Garey Barrell Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 11:53 AM To: Ron Cc: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: Re: [Drakelist] TR7 ALC access when not using PS7 Ron - I'd be inclined

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 ALC access when not using PS7

2012-01-28 Thread Jim Shorney
On Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:08:15 -0500, Garey Barrell wrote: > A half mA shouldn't be a problem, those lines >are 'fused' very closely, but they should survive that! :-) That's actually funny, because years ago I first heard tech calling transistors "three-legged fuses". A corollary to Murphy's L

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 ALC access when not using PS7

2012-01-28 Thread Garey Barrell
Ron - Yes, that is a good way to speed up the amp keying. A half mA shouldn't be a problem, those lines are 'fused' very closely, but they should survive that! :-) Saves a whole ~25 mSec!! 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 2-C/2-NT, 4-A, 4-B, C-Line and TR-4/C Service Supplement

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 ALC access when not using PS7

2012-01-28 Thread Jim Shorney
Yeah, I understand engineering to price points. On the smaller rigs, it's more an issue of availabe real estate on the rear panel. Doesn't mean I have to LIKE it... :) 73 -Jim On Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:31:30 -0800 (PST), Ron wrote: >Remember Jim, today's engineering staff (or should I say finance

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 ALC access when not using PS7

2012-01-28 Thread Jim Shorney
On Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:53:15 -0500, Garey Barrell wrote: >I'd be inclined to use the fixed 'line' AUDIO jack. The counter input can be >handy, obviously as a >counter, but also as a good quick troubleshooting tool for the radio. Or just drill a hole for another RCA jack, or even a mini "earph

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 ALC access when not using PS7

2012-01-28 Thread Curt Nixon
Hi Jim: Those Din types are really no harder to find than the multi-pin Jones conn's ! :) Curt On 1/28/2012 11:01 AM, Jim Shorney wrote: On Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:32:36 -0500 (EST), K9sqg wrote: Curious as to why the VOX and ALC come from the power supply rather than the rig itself. I alway

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 ALC access when not using PS7

2012-01-28 Thread Ron
sts so far, it looks like I will load <.5ma on the 10V TX line. Thoughts? TNX es 73, Ron WD8SBB --- On Sat, 1/28/12, Garey Barrell wrote: > From: Garey Barrell > Subject: Re: [Drakelist] TR7 ALC access when not using PS7 > To: "Ron" > Cc: drakelist@zerobeat.net >

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 ALC access when not using PS7

2012-01-28 Thread Garey Barrell
Service Supplement CDs Ron wrote: Gary, Any ideas on where to put another RCA jack for the VOX relay? Maybe steel the counter input? 73, Ron WD8SBB --- On Sat, 1/28/12, Garey Barrell wrote: From: Garey Barrell Subject: Re: [Drakelist] TR7 ALC access when not using PS7 To: "Ron"

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 ALC access when not using PS7

2012-01-28 Thread Ron
Gary, Any ideas on where to put another RCA jack for the VOX relay? Maybe steel the counter input? 73, Ron WD8SBB --- On Sat, 1/28/12, Garey Barrell wrote: > From: Garey Barrell > Subject: Re: [Drakelist] TR7 ALC access when not using PS7 > To: "Ron" > Cc: drakeli

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 ALC access when not using PS7

2012-01-28 Thread Ron
cash flow. BTW I am not blaming the companies. Unfortunately, we do this to ourselves with the way we invest, shop and consume. 73 Ron WD8SBB --- On Sat, 1/28/12, Jim Shorney wrote: > From: Jim Shorney > Subject: Re: [Drakelist] TR7 ALC access when not using PS7 > To: "drakeli

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 ALC access when not using PS7

2012-01-28 Thread Garey Barrell
om the rig to the linear. Drake always seemed to have good reasons for what they did but this one has me puzzled, hi hi... 73, Evan, K9SQG -Original Message- From: Garey Barrell To: Ron Cc: drakelist Sent: Sat, Jan 28, 2012 9:37 am Subject: Re: [Drakelist] TR7 ALC access when not usin

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 ALC access when not using PS7

2012-01-28 Thread Jim Shorney
On Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:32:36 -0500 (EST), K9sqg wrote: >Curious as to why the VOX and ALC come from the power supply rather than the >rig itself. I always thought that was a strange arrangement. Perhaps they though the rear panel of the radio was getting too cluttered. More puzzling/annoying t

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 ALC access when not using PS7

2012-01-28 Thread Jim Shorney
On Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:36:20 -0500, Garey Barrell wrote: >Oh, and the VOX relay contact is right next to it on Pin 8. A REAL relay >contact too, none of this >wimpy reed relay stuff. :-) Or surface mount transistors. 73 -Jim -- Ham Radio NU0C Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.S.A. TR7/RV7/R7A/L7

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 ALC access when not using PS7

2012-01-28 Thread K9sqg
y from the rig to the linear. Drake always seemed to have good reasons for what they did but this one has me puzzled, hi hi... 73, Evan, K9SQG -Original Message- From: Garey Barrell To: Ron Cc: drakelist Sent: Sat, Jan 28, 2012 9:37 am Subject: Re: [Drakelist] TR7 ALC access when

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 ALC access when not using PS7

2012-01-28 Thread Joe Pyles
You need a Cinch-Jones S-310 CCT plug and connect the shield of the alc cable to pin 10. Connect the center to pin 9. Plug into the matching 10 pin PS7 socket on the rear of the TR7. 73, Joe KC9LAD At 07:41 AM 1/28/2012, you wrote: I am sure that are at least a few folks who are using the TR7 w

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 ALC access when not using PS7

2012-01-28 Thread Garey Barrell
Ron - Oh, and the VOX relay contact is right next to it on Pin 8. A REAL relay contact too, none of this wimpy reed relay stuff. :-) 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 2-C/2-NT, 4-A, 4-B, C-Line and TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs Ron wrote: I am sure that are at least a few

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 ALC access when not using PS7

2012-01-28 Thread Garey Barrell
Ron - Pin 9 of the PS-7 Control connector. The 10 Pin Jones connector. Pin 10 is ground. Some day when you're bored, you could go in and link Pin 9 over to that SPARE phono jack just above it. 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 2-C/2-NT, 4-A, 4-B, C-Line and TR-4/C Service Supplem

[Drakelist] TR7 ALC access when not using PS7

2012-01-28 Thread Ron
I am sure that are at least a few folks who are using the TR7 with a power supply other than the PS7. And I am thinking of those some are using linears. So where and how did you gain access to the ALC line of the TR7? TNX es 73, Ron WD8SBB ___ Drak

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 band selection BCD output

2012-01-21 Thread Jim Shorney
You would probably want to look at the buffered output of the up/down counters on the DR-7, U9007 and U9008. 73 -Jim NU0C On Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:24:09 -0800 (PST), Ron wrote: >I know to some this will be a bad idea, but I was reading the 2012 Handbook >and thinking about some way to output th

[Drakelist] TR7 band selection BCD output

2012-01-21 Thread Ron
I know to some this will be a bad idea, but I was reading the 2012 Handbook and thinking about some way to output the band information from my TR7. That might then drive the automatic antenna switch described on page 24.4. There is the 4 pin BCD band switch data input to the digital control b

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 PIN diodes source

2011-11-23 Thread Karl du Roi
I've got my replacement PIN diodes from www.futureelectronics.com to a reasonable price even when these items were declared as not in stock at the time of order last year. Two or three weeks later i found the diodes well packed in my post box. So give them a try... 73 de Karl, DK7AL Am 22.11.2

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 PIN diodes source

2011-11-22 Thread Randall M. Payne
I too can vouch for Bob W7AVK as a source for the diodes. Very prompt and responsive to questions. Randy K4EZM ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 PIN diodes source

2011-11-22 Thread Ron
the TR7 going when they act up.  I have no interest in Bob's work other than a satisfied  customer of all the above mentioned pieces parts. 73, Ron WD8SBB --- On Tue, 11/22/11, scpmil...@aol.com wrote: From: scpmil...@aol.com Subject: [Drakelist] TR7 PIN diodes source To: drakelist

[Drakelist] TR7 PIN diodes source

2011-11-21 Thread Scpmiller
It's looking like I may have TR switch problems (diode has the same resistance either direction. This is the high power PIN diode in the TR switch. Does anyone know of a current source for the UM 9400 (or MA4P1200) PIN diodes in the TR Switch? Are there any substitutes for these diodes?

Re: [Drakelist] TR7-A Antenna Relay

2011-11-05 Thread Garey Barrell
Randall - There is no 'E4' version of these relays. I think what you want is the E1-Y4-V185. This is the 12VDC coil version that plugs into the standard relay socket. Similar to the 4 Line, except that one is 48 VDC coil. Mouser, Digi-Key, etc., stock them, about $25. -- 73, Garey - K4OAH

Re: [Drakelist] TR7-A Antenna Relay

2011-11-05 Thread Joe Pyles
Digikey has them. http://parts.digikey.com/1/parts/752107-relay-gp-3a-4pdt-12vdc-r10-e1y4-v185.html 73, Joe Pyles KC9LAD At 08:08 AM 11/5/2011, you wrote: Fellow: I need an Antenna Relay Part # R10-E4-Y4-V185 made by Potter & Brumfield. It is plug in and has 4 poles. Thanks, Randall Murp

[Drakelist] TR7-A Antenna Relay

2011-11-05 Thread Randall Murphree
Fellow: I need an Antenna Relay Part # R10-E4-Y4-V185 made by Potter & Brumfield. It is plug in and has 4 poles. Thanks, Randall Murphree, W4DEU ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakeli

Re: [Drakelist] TR7-A

2011-10-17 Thread Garey Barrell
Dave - Yes, and Yes. :-) The RV-7 frequency reads out on the TR-7 display when 'in control'. There is really no functional difference between a TR-7 and a TR-7A, the 'A' just came with more standard accessories, NB, CW filter, etc. There is one more jack on the rear panel, an auxiliary mi

[Drakelist] TR7-A

2011-10-17 Thread Dave Loewer
Hi Gang : Can any one tell me if the Drake RV-7 VFO will workwith the TR7-A and also does it give a read out digitally ?Thanks a lot !!Dave

[Drakelist] TR7 questions AGC

2011-09-27 Thread Don Buska - The Radio Lab Works
Hi Ian, There is no "risk" performing the all band TX mod on the TR7 and it is an easy way to get the WARC bands using the UP-DOWN buttons. I used that method before I installed the AUX7 module. Regarding the AGC. Do you want something faster than the current FAST setting via the front panel AG

[Drakelist] TR7 & AM Broadcast

2011-09-07 Thread Woody
*The TR7 that I have has at some point had the mod done it to where it will receive everywhere, when you put the Aux program sw. in the 1, 2 or 3 position. In the 1 position receive from 800 to 1600 or so the am stations are clear but in the 2 position where you would receive the normal AM radio i

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 problem

2011-08-11 Thread David Piper
Clean those PC board contacts. - Original Message - From: dpetersen tds.net To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2011 12:03 AM Subject: [Drakelist] TR7 problem Hello Group: I am the recent recipient of a Drake TR7 with the PS7 power supply. It has

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 problem

2011-08-11 Thread Garey Barrell
Dan - Your symptom is due to the phase-locked loops failing to lock. First step is to at least unplug and re-plug each card and connector, preferably applying liquid DeoxIT to all contacts as you go. If this does NOT clear up all your problems, check the DC voltages, especially the -24 VDC, a

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 problem

2011-08-10 Thread Jim Shorney
On Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:03:32 -0700, dpetersen tds.net wrote: > the frequency (for 20 meters) goes to around 11.5 MHz and starts tuning > upwards rapidly, finally slowing to a stop after about a minute. 10 meters > starts at about 26 MHz and scrolls the same way. I can hear signals go by as > it

[Drakelist] TR7 problem

2011-08-10 Thread dpetersen tds.net
Hello Group: I am the recent recipient of a Drake TR7 with the PS7 power supply. It has evidently been in its original carton since 1987 and is in pristine condition. I fired it up to check it out and all seems well except on 20 and 10 meters. When switched to those bands the frequency (for 20 met

Re: [Drakelist] TR7-A No power out in cw or phone

2011-08-06 Thread Jim Shorney
On Sat, 06 Aug 2011 12:38:12 -0400, Garey Barrell wrote: >Better than any PC left-over!! Not for the DR-7... :) The PC slot cover method is only recommended for the DR-7. It spreads the lifting force over a wider area, and is easy to move along the edge of the DR-7 to get it where you need it

Re: [Drakelist] TR7-A No power out in cw or phone

2011-08-06 Thread Garey Barrell
Jim Shorney wrote: On Sat, 06 Aug 2011 11:37:03 -0400, Garey Barrell wrote: I 'improved' upon that approach by just cutting off one "V" end of the coat hanger. You put your hand in the "V", and lever against your wrist on top of the other cards. MUCH more controlled force, and no YIKES wh

Re: [Drakelist] TR7-A No power out in cw or phone

2011-08-06 Thread Jim Shorney
On Sat, 06 Aug 2011 11:37:03 -0400, Garey Barrell wrote: >I 'improved' upon that approach by just cutting off one "V" end of the coat >hanger. You put your >hand in the "V", and lever against your wrist on top of the other cards. MUCH >more controlled >force, and no YIKES when the pins sudd

Re: [Drakelist] TR7-A No power out in cw or phone

2011-08-06 Thread Garey Barrell
Jim Shorney wrote: On Sat, 6 Aug 2011 05:07:43 -0700 (PDT), Ron wrote: I found that a old computer chassis card blank (L-shaped piece of metal) works well as a mini pry bar. Don't get aggressive, just a little help. And, for the other boards, instructions to make a copy of the Drake card p

Re: [Drakelist] TR7-A No power out in cw or phone

2011-08-06 Thread Jim Shorney
On Sat, 6 Aug 2011 05:07:43 -0700 (PDT), Ron wrote: >I found that a old computer chassis card blank (L-shaped piece of metal) works >well as a mini pry bar. Don't get aggressive, just a little help. And, for the other boards, instructions to make a copy of the Drake card puller are here: http

Re: [Drakelist] TR7-A No power out in cw or phone

2011-08-06 Thread Ron
resending that message that got blocked. Appears to be intermittent. --- On Sat, 8/6/11, Ron wrote: > From: Ron > Subject: Re: [Drakelist] TR7-A No power out in cw or phone > To: "Drakelist@zerobeat.net" , "Jim Shorney" > > Date: Saturday, August 6, 201

Re: [Drakelist] TR7-A No power out in cw or phone

2011-08-05 Thread Jim Shorney
First step: unplug each circuit board, clean and DeOxit the pins and sockets, and reseat boards. This clears up an awful lot of 7-line problems. 73 -Jim On Fri, 5 Aug 2011 01:05:04 -0400 (EDT), Randall Murphree wrote: >1. All lights light up on a ham frequency except the mic gain green light

[Drakelist] TR7-A No power out in cw or phone

2011-08-04 Thread Randall Murphree
1. All lights light up on a ham frequency except the mic gain green light. 2. In cw mode it clicks but there is no power out. 3. With mic plugged in no power out. 4. Have check the fuse in the power supply which is a PS7. Thanks, Randall Murphree, W4DEU _

Re: [Drakelist] TR7-A dead on transmit

2011-08-04 Thread Nigel A. Gunn, W8IFF/G8IFF
Need to insert lumpy bit on end of mains cable into holes in shack wall. On 08/04/2011 04:11 PM, Randall Murphree wrote: Need advice on no RF out. W4DEU ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/

Re: [Drakelist] TR7-A dead on transmit

2011-08-04 Thread Garey Barrell
Need more information. Are the lights on? Frequency readout? Is it tuned within an Amateur band? Are all the buttons on the front panel "Out"? Does the relay click when you PTT or close the CW key? 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 2-C/2-NT, 4-A, 4-B, C-Line and TR-4/C Service Sup

[Drakelist] TR7-A dead on transmit

2011-08-04 Thread Randall Murphree
Need advice on no RF out. W4DEU ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 & D104

2011-07-08 Thread Richard Knoppow
- Original Message - From: "Woody" To: "Drake List" Sent: Friday, July 08, 2011 2:33 PM Subject: [Drakelist] TR7 & D104 *A few days ago I posted a question about using a D104 with my TR7, seeing that's the only mike I have or have ever used for the

[Drakelist] TR7 & D104

2011-07-08 Thread Woody
*A few days ago I posted a question about using a D104 with my TR7, seeing that's the only mike I have or have ever used for the past 20 odd years on my other Drakes and Ten Tec's. I got a lot of help and some that were way too deep for "An Old Country Boy" . I use the D104 head mounted on a boom,

[Drakelist] TR7 x-lock observations.

2011-03-26 Thread Ron
Hello group, In early February, I mentioned that I have the x-lock installed on my TR7 and generally find it a very good modification. I wanted to follow up on that comment to include one minor annoyance. As best I can tell this is an annoyance for any huff-puff circuit installed using the RIT

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 refurb

2011-03-23 Thread Jim Shorney
On Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:34:47 -0400 (EDT), RANDALL & EVELYN PAYNE wrote: >microphones http://www.mail-archive.com/search?q=microphone&l=drakelist%40zerobeat.net -- Ham Radio NU0C Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.S.A. TR7/RV7/R7A/L7, TR6/RV6, T4XC/R4C/L4B, NCL2000, SB104A, R390A, GT550A/RV550A

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 refurb

2011-03-23 Thread LeeCraner
Randy, If the "sticky paint" is the problem, give Claudio's (I4YHH) solution a try: _http://www.wb4hfn.com/DRAKE/DrakeArticles/StickPaintFix.htm_ (http://www.wb4hfn.com/DRAKE/DrakeArticles/StickPaintFix.htm) It does actually work! 73 Lee WB6SSW __

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 refurb

2011-03-23 Thread Don Cunningham
Randy, I hope someone will chime in on the paint, but Mike March, K4QU,makes the plastic end caps FAR cheaper than I have seen them on Ebay. He has three sizes, as I remember, to cover the TR7, accessories and the L7 amps. Email him at mikek...@gmail.com . No connection other than a VERY sati

[Drakelist] TR7 refurb

2011-03-23 Thread RANDALL & EVELYN PAYNE
Greetings to all, I just purchased a TR7 that needs some TLC.  Need recommendations on paint for the cabinet, source for plastic end caps (watching some on Ebay currently), microphones (yes, I realize a lot of personal preference is involved here).  Wondering if anyone has adapted a computer

[Drakelist] TR7 BCD stuff..GURU's beware

2011-03-03 Thread Gypsymt34
Hi all, Here is a chance for all of the gurus to shineAnyone got a good set of truth tables, for a Digital Control Board and a Translator Board Original headache, never mind that there (still) is no sound . DR7 board 2 Megs down. Ok I'm going a little cockeyed. Digital control Board to T

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 No Standby or Mute

2011-02-23 Thread Richard A. (Tony) Stalls
Hi Garey, My first reaction is, "Wow!" I was hoping there was already a muting circuit, as with the TR7-R7 pairing, but in that case I doubt anyone would use the TR7 as the receiver. I'll get my Service Manual out and go from there. Thanks much! VY 73, Tony K4KYO At 01:28 PM 2/23/2011, G

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 No Standby or Mute

2011-02-23 Thread Garey Barrell
Tony - I'm not aware of any external 'Standby' control for the TR-7 receiver. A quick look at the schematic shows that the AF OUTPUT chip has it's own +13.6 VDC source on Pin 30 of the 2nd IF/AF board. There is a 22 uF cap on the line, so the cut off 'might' be a little slow, but it looks li

[Drakelist] TR7 No Standby or Mute

2011-02-23 Thread Richard A. (Tony) Stalls
Hi guys, This morning during my vintage AM net, my antenna changeover relay decided to quit on me, so I switched on my TR7 to use as a receiver. As there's no standby mode, before transmitting (100 watts) I turned the RF and AF gain all the way down and manually switched the antenna to the T

Re: [Drakelist] TR7 Paint Color Progress Report

2011-02-10 Thread Karl du Roi
Hi Tony, I am considering to repaint all the sticky wrap around cases here (in Germany) with the help of a local car spray boot operator. I will probably use a car paint out from the catalogue in a grey metallic colour but likely with a glossy final finish. This varnish will be cured by an elev

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