Re: C Line PTO Bumpiness
Thanks for sending that Steve. I now have it entered in my database. This is the 2nd oldest PTO with the dual idler levers, and all plastic gears I have seen. The oldest is #18,216, which came out
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VE7PS
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#76400
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Re: C Line PTO Bumpiness
S/N 18738. I still have the PTO out of the set. It was nice outside here today (18¡ãC) so I finished Putting the new dashboard into my TR6. Top and bottom views¡ Steve Wedge, W1ES/4 Time flies like
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Steve Wedge, W1ES/4
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#76399
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Re: Drake MN7 Tuner Knobs
Bill, so far so good, but I know I don't have the clear scales. What is the knob diameter? I think the ones in the middle drawer might be a match. -- 73, Kevin, K8KVN
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Kevin Kampman
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#76398
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Re: C Line PTO Bumpiness
Steve: An educated guess knowing about the 5 filter positions and 6JS6's would put the serial # of that R-4C between 18,726 and 21,000. What is the serial number and does the PTO have any idler gear
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VE7PS
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#76397
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Re: Cabinet repainting
They originally painted the Drake cabinets in Miamisburg, and would re-paint them (LIKE NEW) until only recently. I've sent many to them over the years. ....Dave
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Dave Edwards
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#76396
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C Line PTO Bumpiness
I'm still working on this R-4C that keeps throwing new problems at me as I go along. I had noticed that I could feel a little "bump" as I rotated the main tuning knob and it was serious enough for the
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Steve Wedge, W1ES/4
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#76395
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Re: Cabinet repainting
*** The airplane propeller people? - Jerry, KF6VB
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jerry-KF6VB
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#76394
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Re: Cabinet repainting
Sure wish Hartzell was still 'on it' !! "Dave, We can only do the black tex finish. The 7 series was painted with a coating that is not available now. Some units did have a vinyl coating. Sorry we
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Dave Edwards
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#76393
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Re: Drake MN7 Tuner Knobs
The Black Fluted (2 inch skirt) Knobs, without the clear numeric index, are available from several sources. MAX-GAIN Systems https://mgs4u.com/product-category/rf-components/surplus-components/knobs/
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Greg W9GB
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#76392
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Re: Cabinet repainting
Stan, I¡¯ve used both the Krylon black satin and the Rustoleum black satin. Both work well. If your sets are B period (and there is some overlap with the T-4X) sand the cabinet down, graduating to a
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Steve Wedge, W1ES/4
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#76391
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Re: Cabinet repainting
I have used the Krylon Satin Black on a lot of Drake rigs. Works great if you don't mind that it is a smooth finish. I strip all the paint off the cabinet, down to bare metal with a rotary sander.
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James Barrie
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#76390
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Re: Another TR7 Journey begins
Regardless, something is jacked up related to the meter circuit. The pointer should rest at zero when power is off. It should never go below zero in normal operation. Look at the front of the radio.
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Jim Shorney
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#76389
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Cabinet repainting
I'm looking to do a little restoration work on a new to me 4 line. T4X, R-4B and MS4.? I've read Mark, WB0IQK, article on the WB4HFN site about cabinet repainting.? Problem is I can't seem to find
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Stan Gammons
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#76388
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Re: Drake MN7 Tuner Knobs
Kevin, Here you go, thanks. This is an internet picture. Hope this works. 73 Bill W4WCS
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Bill
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#76387
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Re: Another TR7 Journey begins
Thanks Jim, Just to be sure the meter is going full scale left on transmit as in below zero.? My dummy load is a Heathkit HM-2103 old but in great shape.? It is a wattmeter with a big dry dummy
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Bill NZ0T
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#76386
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Re: Another TR7 Journey begins
Not going into transmit mode at all is a sign of PLL unlock. One common cause of this is dirty FIXED switches on the front panel. It could also be an issue with the TX Exciter board or related
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Jim Shorney
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#76385
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Re: Another TR7 Journey begins
I got the replacement board? yesterday and put it in this morning.? I am able to adjust the 8.05 oscillator to about 5.645 MHz but it moves around a bit? in frequency on the counter.? I listened
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Bill NZ0T
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#76384
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Re: Drake MN7 Tuner Knobs
Hi Bill, As mentioned by Jim, do a search for "Fender Telecaster Switch Tips" on Ebay, I bought some and they fitted my MN7 fine and look good. 73, Dave G0GKH
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Dave G0GKH
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#76383
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Re: Drake MN7 Tuner Knobs
Oh and FYI I was planning on selling it and wanted to make it right. Thanks all. 73 Bill W4WCS
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Bill
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#76382
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Re: Drake MN7 Tuner Knobs
Thanks Jim!
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Bill
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#76381
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