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Re: DRAKE TECHNICAL NET UPDATE ( March 19, 2023 )
Why not get some volunteers to start it up on 20? All we need are a few people willing to take turns being NCS. The harder part will be to find the right time and frequency, since there are likely
By Steve Wedge, W1ES/4 · #70069 ·
Re: 2-C Receiver
I would first check really carefully...with a loupe or magnifying glass, and a STRONG light to see if the existing knob is not already split perhaps. As far as the control itself...I would avoid spray
By Dave Edwards · #70068 ·
Re: R4C power supply question
Rob, Yes I completely rebuilt the supply adding a 7812 regulator board which are dirt cheap on Amazon and elsewhere. I also added an LM380 audio board. again, dirt cheap, and everything runs from
By Doug Crompton WA3DSP · #70067 ·
Re: R4C 1500hz crystal filter damaged
Lionel, Unfortunately the glass to metal pin breakage was a problem with Network Sciences pins. The best hermetic pins were filters made by Piezo Technology. Rob, NC0B Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2023
By Rob Sherwood · #70066 ·
Re: R4C power supply question
Doug, Yes it had to do with reducing audio hum. The whole power supply was poorly designed from day one with too much ripple in the 150 volt, -70 volt and 14 volt supplies. In this case I think it
By Rob Sherwood · #70065 ·
Re: 2-C Receiver
For a temporary fix, what you suggest is OK. Others have had success with WD-40 in this application. If it were MY receiver, I would remove the switch, disassemble the bushing/shaft assembly,
By Gary Follett · #70064 ·
Re: DRAKE TECHNICAL NET UPDATE ( March 19, 2023 )
I remember the Drake swap net on 75 meters.? I was a new ham in the late 80s and always wanted a Drake C line. WZ8O, now W8NS, Don, put out his phone number and said he had one for sale. I called him
By Mark · #70063 ·
Re: 2-C Receiver
Gary, Dave, John, Thanks for the replies! I removed the knob this afternoon and it is in good shape. It looks like the set screw presses against a fiber like bushing that surrounds the shaft and this
By Dave Stepnowski KC3AM · #70062 ·
Re: DRAKE TECHNICAL NET UPDATE ( March 19, 2023 )
No problem - it was just a suggestion since I would like to be able to check in with my Twins. I will keep looking for better band conditions in the rising sunspot cycle. - Steve? W7SJT "Always look
By Steve W7SJT · #70061 ·
Re: DRAKE TECHNICAL NET UPDATE ( March 19, 2023 )
We tried a 20 meter net many years ago and it never worked out. Very limited check-ins.? We also had a 75m swap net and had to disband that some years ago due to lack of participation. 73's, Mark,
By Mark - WB0IQK · #70060 ·
Re: Rob, Question re your "Custom Front Panel Switch" mod
The performance of ceramic caps depends on the exact type of material.? npo type are very good ,? it is the "hi k" type that have problems.? Temperature compensating caps have charities similar to
By Richard Knoppow · #70059 ·
R4C power supply question
In comparing early and later R4C power supply schematics, a capacitor (C201) was added going from the output of the low voltage diodes to the high end of the filament string. It is listed as 20uf
By Doug Crompton WA3DSP · #70058 ·
Re: Rob, Question re your "Custom Front Panel Switch" mod
Ceramic capacitors are bottom rung devices, with differing temperature coefficients depending on type (NPO being the best for routine cooling and bypassing applications). They do not fare well at low
By Gary Follett · #70057 ·
Re: Rob, Question re your "Custom Front Panel Switch" mod
Hi Bill, I use Mylar capacitors. Leakage and Q, but I suppose you could try ceramic. Rob, NC0B
By Rob Sherwood · #70056 ·
Rob, Question re your "Custom Front Panel Switch" mod
I don't see any mention as to what type of capacitors to use. The reason I ask is I don't know why Drake used large tubular capacitors in their design. Is there any reason ceramic capacitors can't be
By Bill Leonard N0CU · #70055 ·
Re: R4C 1500hz crystal filter damaged
Hi Rob, It is Network Sciences Date Code (?) 7905 Thanks Lionel
By Lionel B · #70054 ·
Re: 2-C Receiver
One caution! If the knob is loose, please do NOT overtighten the set screw. This will surely result in the knob being stripped or split. If it's loose because the shaft is hard to turn, remove the
By John K5MO · #70053 ·
Re: 2-C Receiver
A normal selector switch. Is your knob set screw loose? ....Dave
By Dave Edwards · #70052 ·
Re: 2-C Receiver
That knob should most certainly operate with a click at each position, allowing reception of AM, USB and LSB/CW. There are two possibilities. One is simple, that the set screw for the knob is loose. I
By Gary Follett · #70051 ·
2-C Receiver
Hello everyone, Last summer I picked up a 2-C to go with my 2-NT. I have been using it for CW without any troubles. I tried to listen to some SSB signals tonight and I found a problem... I cannot tune
By Dave Stepnowski KC3AM · #70050 ·