Re: CORRECTION. [DRAKE-RADIO] Outer Coaxial Jacket Removal for a Long Length
I should have said soldering GUN. ?The tip is also excellent for cutting double braided dacron or nylon rope.
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Evan
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#75719
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Re: Outer Coaxial Jacket Removal for a Long Length
I've always used a soldering iron for this type of project. ?There is a "plastic cutting tip" available that has a flattened nose ideally suited for such applications.
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Evan
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#75718
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Re: Outer Coaxial Jacket Removal for a Long Length
I wouldn't bother. The radio waves don't care. Ask anyone in the end-fed half wave crowd. They know how easy it is to make the coax radiate. What you will need is a common mode choke a quarter wave
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Jim Shorney
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#75717
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Re: Outer Coaxial Jacket Removal for a Long Length
I have really good luck using a sharp box cutter to first rotate the coax under the knife, pressing hard enough to cut the insulation but not hard enough to cat the braid. Then I cut a lengthwise cut
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Gary Follett
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#75716
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Re: TR-7 missing digit's on display
The DR7 is such a fragile board, a true PITA to work on, I would leave it alone if it works. Those two capacitors are only there to prevent oscillation of the regulator and serve no function in
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Gary Follett
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#75715
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Re: Outer Coaxial Jacket Removal for a Long Length
There is a metal tool used for stripping Romex type wire that ma work well for you. Kind of a narrow clamshell looking thing that is all metal and very reasonably priced Search this on Amazon Gardner
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KL7AM
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#75714
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Re: Outer Coaxial Jacket Removal for a Long Length
On the page Warren posted, this tool showed up: [ https://www.amazon.com/iCrimp-ICP-240-Stripper-Cables-Radial/dp/B09Q872XW7 |
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n4buq
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#75713
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Re: Outer Coaxial Jacket Removal for a Long Length
Something like this would work. stedi Round Cable Stripper, With Adjustable Cutting Depth, for Fast and Precise Jacket Removal Cable Stripper, Round Cable Slitter with Smooth Incision and No Damage to
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Warren NI5L
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#75712
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Re: Outer Coaxial Jacket Removal for a Long Length
HI Mike¡. Contact your closest electrical contractor and talk to one of their technicians¡they have a tool, that is adjustable to remove wire jackets from all sizes of wires. Give him/her a pack
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Joe - W7RKN
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#75711
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Re: TR-7 missing digit's on display
I believe those Rubycon caps are originals. I have seen Richy and Rubcon caps in a lot of Drake gear. Thats is what was in my TR7 when I replaced them 5 years ago. Even back then they had considerable
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Steven KE2AXS
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#75710
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Outer Coaxial Jacket Removal for a Long Length
I would like to put up a vertical sleeved 1/2 wave dipole, using Belden 8279, 75 ohm coax. ?I have been pondering a good way to remove approximately 11 contiguous feet of the outer jacket, of course
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Michael Smith
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#75709
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Re: TR-7 missing digit's on display
Well after goofing around with the voltage regulators connectors I now have display again. Do these yellow electrolytics look newer or are they original? Not sure why the connectors didn't clean
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K8CCA
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#75708
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Re: Misc parts at NC0B's QTH
Rob I would like to buy the 4000 AM filter. I have an address in Fort Recovery, Ohio. Nigel Patterson
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nigel patterson G3YDT
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#75707
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Re: TR-7 missing digit's on display
When you say "almost" it sounds like the displays are on and correct but DIM. If cleaning the connectors doesn't fix the issue, note that there is a 7805 regulator that only feeds the displays. It has
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Steven KE2AXS
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#75706
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Re: Misc parts at NC0B's QTH
All the miscellaneous items have been shipped USPS Priority, nominally arriving on Friday except for one shipment to BC, Canada. Maybe 3 weeks for that one. Items still looking for a new home listed
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Rob Sherwood
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#75705
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Re: TR-7 missing digit's on display
Check the connectors on the top of the board To: "DRAKE-RADIO" <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2024 3:00:50 AM Subject: [DRAKE-RADIO] TR-7 missing digit's on display Hey guys, went
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KL7AM
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#75704
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Drake FS4 RF tune decal for R4 series receivers
When the FS4 is attached to a Drake Receiver , Drake supplied a decal to adhere to the RF tuning knob to help find the proper peak areas quickly. I am looking for a decal, copy or excellent image I
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Ray ODonnell
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#75703
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TR-7 missing digit's on display
Hey guys, went to use my TR-7 last night and found that the digital display was almost completely out, all the digits except the most right where gone.? It worked fine last time I used it, perhaps in
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K8CCA
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#75702
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Re: Drake W4 wattmeter woes...
Please note that #75697 and #75696 was sent some days ago, but just turned up today. -- best regards, Glenn, OZ1HFT
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Glenn, OZ1HFT
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#75701
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Re: Drake W4 wattmeter part three
Mike I placed 2 each 1N295's in the mail to you this AM. I think these are the spare 2 I bought for my W4 when I was having problems.? Enjoy 73? Bob
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K6OXN Bob
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#75700
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