I don't post much but I do read all the messages but now I need help. The DR7 board in my Drake TR7 has no digital display at all, no periods or digits, just black. I have checked the 5 volt regulators and they are fine. I have cleaned the pins and sockets where?it plugs in and also the top board ones the connectors plug into. I have visually checked the board for bad solder joints but have not seen any. I have checked the STORE switch and cleaned that and also the NORM/EXT switch on the back. All oscillators are working as I have checked them all and done an alignment of them. I have a jumper board installed but have not tried to see if it is receiving but I don't think the calibrator is working or I can't hear it. I wonder if anyone else has had this trouble with a DR7 board? Any hints and suggestions would be appreciated.
Thank you, Jim VE1RB
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FOR SALE: DIGITAL FREQ READOUT FOR DRAKE EQUIPMENT
This digital readout unit is designed to work with Drake Transmitters and Receivers. It requires an external 12VDC supply and connects to the Injection circuit on either the transmitter or receiver using the supplied Y-Cable w/ RCA phone plugs. It tested all OK on my R4B. Package includes instruction sheets, Y-Cable, and injection cable. Price: $85 plus shipping; Paypal accepted. Contact Alan K9MBQ in Charlottesville, VA. alan.swinger@...
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Re: Discount shipping services?
Victor Yes mark as shipped add the tracking # from PirateShip label that's it . Ebay sends your final value (less 13.5% ugh) and the shipping cost collected from the buyer, ?probably less the PirateShip? ??
Bill KE7KK
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Re: Discount shipping services?
Joseph - I am interested in trying this, but how do you ¡°ship¡± the sold item as far as eBay is concerned? Do you just select ¡°mark as shipped¡±? (I am concerned that ebay records that the item has been shipped)
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Re: FOR SALE: R4B, T4XB, AC4 STATION
This package SOLD this morning. - Alan K9MBQ
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Re: T4XB/R4B Transceive problem
Tony, there is a chance that either the CO crystal in either the TX or RX has drifted or that one of the passband filters in the tx has drifted. I have a set of B Twins that suffered the same problem and I adjusted the CO in the tx just a little bit to allow everything to meet up. Only a very small change of the tx CO is needed.?
C61 only changes the frequency by about 450 Hz. I used the spectrum display in my modern rig (an Elecraft P3 at the time) to watch where the oscillator was via a piece of wire placed near the CO of each unit. A spectrum analyser can do the same thing.?
73,
Steve Wedge, W1ES
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
On Thu, Dec 19, 2024 at 19:11, Tony Sokol via groups.io < tony.sokol@...> wrote: Hi Gang,
I have a problem using C61 to net the R4B to the T4XB. The T4XB is perfectly centered in the filter passband according to the alignment instructions in the manual but it doesn¡¯t quite make it. Before I pull the receiver off the shelf and check the IF Xtal frequency I thought I'd run it by the group for ideas. I did try paddling C61 but it didn¡¯t seem to move much. Maybe not enough C paddling? Thoughts before I give K4AX Crystals a call?
Tony - W9JXN
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They get brittle with age and heat. You can break an aged one by just pulling the lamp out. On Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:36:41 -0500 "John K5MO via groups.io" <johnk5mo@...> wrote: That lamp housing damage is puzzling....! -- 73 -Jim NU0C
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Mic Audio in speaker on receive mode
Drakers,
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? ?I am sure that this has been discussed before, however please bear with me.
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? ? I? have recently noticed that I can hear the audio from my microphone in the speaker when in receive mode.? ?The was apparent when the radio was connected to a? dummy load for some testing.? ? The radio in question is the TR4CWRIT.? ? The microphones were several from a D-104, to a Electro-Voice 723, to a Drake desk mic.??
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? ? ?The radio works well on transmit.? I am working stations and getting good reports.? ?I haven't heard (or noticed) the mic audio in the receiver when connected to an actual antenna, although I suspect that the background noise probably covers it up.??
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Re: WANTED: Radio Repair Technician
Would be nice to see mentors instead of Elmers too?  
Off-topic? It would be GREAT to see a vintage radio restorer/repair shop in SOCAL! 73 de W6CJ
Hello all,
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I am posting this want ad for my Elmer and employer, Kevin, WA6HUL.
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Lyman Lew
KK6LPW
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WANTED: Radio Repair Technician
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Radio repair technician, tube era ham equipment and vintage broadcast receivers. Shop in west Torrance in the Los Angeles south bay area. Full time? or part time, flexible hours. Ideal for semi-retired or student. Some experience needed, licensed ham preferred. wa6hul@..., 310-658-9289
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Re: WANTED: Radio Repair Technician
Off-topic? It would be GREAT to see a vintage radio restorer/repair shop in SOCAL! 73 de W6CJ
Hello all,
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I am posting this want ad for my Elmer and employer, Kevin, WA6HUL.
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Thanks,
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Lyman Lew
KK6LPW
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WANTED: Radio Repair Technician
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Radio repair technician, tube era ham equipment and vintage broadcast receivers. Shop in west Torrance in the Los Angeles south bay area. Full time? or part time, flexible hours. Ideal for semi-retired or student. Some experience needed, licensed ham preferred. wa6hul@..., 310-658-9289
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T4XB/R4B Transceive problem
Hi Gang,
I have a problem using C61 to net the R4B to the T4XB. The T4XB is perfectly centered in the filter passband according to the alignment instructions in the manual but it doesn¡¯t quite make it. Before I pull the receiver off the shelf and check the IF Xtal frequency I thought I'd run it by the group for ideas. I did try paddling C61 but it didn¡¯t seem to move much. Maybe not enough C paddling? Thoughts before I give K4AX Crystals a call?
Tony - W9JXN
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WANTED: Radio Repair Technician
Hello all,
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I am posting this want ad for my Elmer and employer, Kevin, WA6HUL.
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Thanks,
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Lyman Lew
KK6LPW
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WANTED: Radio Repair Technician
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Radio repair technician, tube era ham equipment and vintage broadcast receivers. Shop in west Torrance in the Los Angeles south bay area. Full time? or part time, flexible hours. Ideal for semi-retired or student. Some experience needed, licensed ham preferred. wa6hul@..., 310-658-9289
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Re: Discount shipping services?
I only use Pirate ship. Great service. Ron WB4OQL?
I'd like to move some stuff along on Ebay or QTH, but the shipping costs can be deal breakers.? There are some discount services like Pirateship.com and others, and they claim to offer discounts to as much as 89%.? Are they legitimate...anyone out there have experience with them?
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Carl - W5SU
Dallas TX
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Re: Discount shipping services?
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I also have had great results using PirateShip - both for US and international shipping.?
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Within the US, I usually choose to utilize USPS Ground Advantage via PirateShip.? For international, they offer a forwarding service which has worked beautifully so far.?
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Saves a lot of money both ways - the maximum discount is on the international side.? I'd say it is at least 50% less than the best deal I could find on my own.
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I agree¡ it¡¯s always hardened grease. I reworked a couple of TR7 PTOs and they were all suffering from that effect in the shaft. Had to take everything apart to get the shaft out, clean and lubricate it.? ?Silky smooth¡° tuning is restored that way.? Good luck? Dieter DL5RDO
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Am 19.12.2024 um 04:11 schrieb Evan via groups.io <k9sqg@...>:
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My guess is that the vernier drive has a lubricant that has hardened over the years. ? Same could be true of the PTO screw. ?Let's hear what the experts say...
Group, In an R4C the PTO is electronically stable but that 'silky smooth' tuning is not happening.? It takes extra force to tune the PTO (as compared to my T4XC) and feels like something grabbing or resisting.
Without pulling all of the gears apart, where should I start looking for what's grabbing?
Thanks & 73 Jay W6CJ
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FOR SALE: DRAKE R4B RECEIVER
This R4B (Ser 8646G) is fully operational on 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10M (needs a 160M Crystal), and comes w/ Manual copy. It has been tested w/ a T4XB and transceives per specs. It has been aligned, is clean, all controls sprayed, some minor wear scuffs on cabinet. Connect a speaker and antenna (SO-239 Coax connector), and it will hear well! Dimensions: 12 x 11 x 6¡±; 12 lbs. Price: $395 plus shipping. Paypal accepted. Contact Alan K9MBQ in Charlottesville, VA. alan.swinger@...
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Re: Discount shipping services?
Pirate Ship is great.? I have used it for years to sell stuff on ebay... maybe 100 shipments.? There's no "gotcha".
Highly recommended!
John K5MO
My wife and I have been using Pirate ship for over a year for shipping thanks to a post by Steve wedge.? A very legitimate service that saves a significant amount of money.
Have not shipped on Ebay so I cannot speak to that.
- Steve? W7SJT
"Always look for a positive solution then Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome" - U.S. Marine Corp
"There are no rules here!...We're trying to accomplish something!!" - Thomas Edison
"Someone may be born with more talent than you, but there is no excuse for them to work harder than you." - Anonymous
You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think!" - Winnie the Pooh
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On Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 09:02:56 AM MST, C Solomon < cdsol@...> wrote:
I'd like to move some stuff along on Ebay or QTH, but the shipping costs can be deal breakers.? There are some discount services like Pirateship.com and others, and they claim to offer discounts to as much as 89%.? Are they legitimate...anyone out there have experience with them?
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Carl - W5SU
Dallas TX
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Re: Discount shipping services?
My wife and I have been using Pirate ship for over a year for shipping thanks to a post by Steve wedge.? A very legitimate service that saves a significant amount of money.
Have not shipped on Ebay so I cannot speak to that.
- Steve? W7SJT
"Always look for a positive solution then Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome" - U.S. Marine Corp
"There are no rules here!...We're trying to accomplish something!!" - Thomas Edison
"Someone may be born with more talent than you, but there is no excuse for them to work harder than you." - Anonymous
You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think!" - Winnie the Pooh
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On Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 09:02:56 AM MST, C Solomon <cdsol@...> wrote:
I'd like to move some stuff along on Ebay or QTH, but the shipping costs can be deal breakers.? There are some discount services like Pirateship.com and others, and they claim to offer discounts to as much as 89%.? Are they legitimate...anyone out there have experience with them?
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Carl - W5SU
Dallas TX
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Re: Discount shipping services?
I¡¯ve been able to bypass ePays shipping by sending the item via Pirate Ship or FedEx. Then copy and Paste into the ¡°add tracking information¡± on the sold item. ?EBay does not have the polybag or padded envelope USPS rates but Pirate Ship does.? JP KA3BWP?
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On Dec 19, 2024, at 11:49 AM, Robin K4IDC via groups.io <RobinK4IDC@...> wrote:
? I concur with Steve & Bill on both points. Pirate Ship has been great... multiple packages over the last several months as I've helped liquidate 3 ham? radio estates in 2024, including one lost package claim payout...that was on USPS, not Pirate ship.
If anyone on the list figures out how to bypass eBay's shipping service, please let me know.
On Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 10:29 AM Steve Wedge, W1ES/4 via <w1es= [email protected]> wrote: Pirate Ship is very much legitimate but you will have a hell of a time circumventing eBay¡¯s shipping system. I finally gave up and let them use their own (also discounted) shipping rates.?
Steve Wedge, W1ES
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
On Thu, Dec 19, 2024 at 11:02, C Solomon < cdsol@...> wrote:
I'd like to move some stuff along on Ebay or QTH, but the shipping costs can be deal breakers.? There are some discount services like Pirateship.com and others, and they claim to offer discounts to as much as 89%.? Are they legitimate...anyone out there have experience with them?
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Carl - W5SU
Dallas TX
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FOR SALE: R4B, T4XB, AC4 STATION
This is a fully operational station: T4XB xmtr w/ AC4 PS, R4B Receiver (Serial 82232G) and 7075 PTT MIC, all interconnecting cables, Original manuals, and a full set of spare tubes for each. Both tested on 80, 40, 20, 15 (100W+ out) and 10M (80W) (needs a 160M Crystal); Transceive Fully Functional. Both radios are clean w/ some cabinet wear. On air reports excellent. Expect several boxes for shipping. Individual piece prices: T4XB (w/MIC) - $425; AC4 - $195; R4B - $425; Pkg Price: $995 PLUS shipping. Paypall accepted. Contact Alan K9MBQ in Charlottesville, VA. Pickup preferred and will meet a buyer w/i 90 min (or so) Drive from Charlottesville. alan.swinger@.... (Note: I also have a second R4B that is fully operational; Price: $425)
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