Looking for a AC-4 supply,will consider all, as long as the transformer is good. Plan to rebuild with the heathkit store kit. thanks dale wt4t please contact...
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fredwegener
Apr 3, 2011 11:58 pm
Is the cabinet finIsh On the TR-4 gloss black, or more of a satin finish? I suspect mine has been repainted. Fred AC5TF...
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Paul Kraemer
elespe
Apr 4, 2011 12:50 am
Fred It is a satin black unless it has been waxed and polished extensively or repainted Some 4 line gear I have (all original) is smooth and some is spatter...
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DrakeRadio@yahoogroup...
Apr 4, 2011 7:20 am
All group members are welcome to post on this message board, so for those that have questions please don't be shy and for those that have answers, please feel...
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dean_k5dh
Apr 5, 2011 11:23 am
There are three different Drake 2-B receiver schematics out there. How do I tell which one's right for a particular unit? Serial number? 73, Dean K5DH...
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Garey Barrell
k4oah
Apr 5, 2011 3:21 pm
Dean - Yes, each schematic has a 'serial number'. The three schematics are 420612001 - 4/20/61, for s/n 2001 to 4499. 124614500 - 12/4/61, for s/n 4500 to...
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querencias
Apr 5, 2011 4:01 pm
And I have to add that these CDs are worth their weight in Gold. Absolutely impeccably done. They make it easy to maintain the Drake Gear. Thanks for putting...
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fredwegener
Apr 6, 2011 8:05 pm
Thanks Paul. That's good information! Fred AC5TF...
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Paul Kraemer
elespe
Apr 6, 2011 11:15 pm
Welcome Fred It was on an old "official looking" Drake radio site but can't find that one anymore. Having used lots of #1613 I can personally add if it isn't...
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fredwegener
Apr 7, 2011 6:21 pm
Thanks again, Paul. I'll give it a try a bit later this year. Right now I'm doing some Heathkit restoration and have come across a pretty incredible tool in...
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jerrywk1@...
jkimento
Apr 7, 2011 6:24 pm
Fred thanks for the info great idea as i repaint drake and heathkit jerry wb9jfr ... From: "fredwegener" <ac5tf@...> To: DrakeRadio@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
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ctrpoint2004
Apr 9, 2011 1:51 pm
Greetings to all group members and readers. Downsizing a bit around the shack and have for sale the first of the legendary Drake Twins. Both receiver and...
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Ken Simpson, W8EK
w8ek
Apr 9, 2011 5:37 pm
Drake items for sale: Case for Drake TR-33 C This is the black case that fits the Drake TR-33 C, and has cutouts in the back for antenna, power, etc. It...
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Bry Carling
radios_r_me
Apr 9, 2011 8:30 pm
REDUCED: MIlitary Sirplus VHF power amplifier VHF Linear Amplifier, 50 - 100 MHz, AM-1180/GRC This military surplus workhorse was designed to cover 50-100 MHz,...
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w7jze
Apr 10, 2011 1:21 pm
So tonight I was setting up a second station next to my ole' trusty Drake TR4 station. Both stations are on 7.114. Both stations are directly connected to...
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Garey Barrell
k4oah
Apr 10, 2011 1:40 pm
Bill - Yeah, you're right, it's NOT good! :-) I think the bulb was included in the TR series because they were designed for mobile use. Of course in mobile...
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Jim Shorney
nu0c
Apr 10, 2011 2:09 pm
... I've seen this idea elsewhere. Bose had problems in the late 1970s with users blowing tweeters in their 301 bookshelf speakers, so they began sending out a...
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w7jze
Apr 10, 2011 2:53 pm
Hi Garey, ... used, ... AHhhhhh... Now ^^ THAT ^^ makes sense! ... wall behind the Drake with a screen pattern of dots as the light streamed through the...
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w7jze
Apr 10, 2011 3:02 pm
Hi Jim, Clever little (simple) LAMP circuit that seems to have many applications beyond RF limiting. I haven't heard about POLYFUSES before, but I bet they...
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Jim Wilhite
w5jpw
Apr 10, 2011 5:50 pm
Some Collins receivers had a neon bulb in them to protect the antenna input. It was not in series but from the antenna to ground and designed to fire if the...
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bobsalmon@...
bobsalmon1299
Apr 11, 2011 6:41 pm
I'm looking for the 9Mhz filter for a standard TR4. Anyone that has some knowledge of this, please let me know. Thanks, Bob N3JQD ...
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Garey Barrell
k4oah
Apr 11, 2011 8:04 pm
Bob - There are two filters in a TR-4. You need to specify which one? 73, Garey - K4OAH Glen Allen, VA Drake 2-B, 2-C/2-NT, 4-A, 4-B, C-Line and TR-4/C...
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bobsalmon@...
bobsalmon1299
Apr 12, 2011 1:16 pm
Thanks Garry. The filter is for the USB side of the rig. Designated 9.0-2.1/8/U. It is part of the unit marked A1870-A1. Any help would be very much...
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PaulG
paul_gerhardt
Apr 12, 2011 3:21 pm
Bob I am working on a bad 'L' filter for a TR-4. I am going to try and repair the one in the radio. It is an 'L' filter. If you want a new replacement try...
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Garey Barrell
k4oah
Apr 12, 2011 3:37 pm
Paul - If you haven't already, or have another source, you might want to take a look at <http://pages.suddenlink.net/wa5bdu/crystal_slide_show.pdf> 73, Garey -...
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PaulG
paul_gerhardt
Apr 13, 2011 9:25 pm
Garey Thanks for the link! Will be helpful I am sure. I did find a source of matched crystals for a reasonable price. I bought 3 sets and will have to test...
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Paul Kraemer
elespe
Apr 14, 2011 10:39 pm
Any recommendations for a good source for the 6JB6 tube(s)? Any particular brand to seek out? Any to avoid? Has anyone ever found a substitute that is...
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amfone
amfone20000
Apr 14, 2011 10:53 pm
Purchase only Sylvania, Zenith, RCA or other NOS USA tubes. There is not a sub but I believe a 6ge5 will work if you only use the Drake on bands below 20 ...
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Andy
kj4fec
Apr 15, 2011 2:03 am
This is a great package at an even better price.... This package is a 9 out of 10!!! This is a Drake L-4b with origional box and manual Drake Power supply...
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fdonnelly98
Apr 15, 2011 2:26 am
Hi all. Just ran into a problem with my TR-4C. I can't get the power supply bias any lower than 0.25. ( manual says 0.1 ) I had packed it away 2 months ago and...
