Re: T-4XB & R-4B For Sale
At what point in the production of the R4B did Drake change the tuning knob to the later C-line look? Reason I ask is mine are setup the same way. Dave
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W6MQI
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#77058
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Re: T-4XB & R-4B For Sale
Hello Myron. ?Even as I¡¯m packing to leave Colorado Springs, I¡¯m interested. ?I can certainly pick up at your place. Larry, KB9VY Colo Spgs
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KB9VY
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#77057
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Re: T-4XB & R-4B For Sale
Can you pull the tops off and take pictures of the radio insides as well? Thank you! Joe ¨C W7RKN From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Myron - KL7YY Subject:
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Joe - W7RKN
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#77056
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T-4XB & R-4B For Sale
Drake T-4XB transmitter, Sn# 15846 and R-4B Receiver, Sn# 7337, both in great condition for sale, $270 EACH, $520 for BOTH. Shipping NOT included from Colorado Springs, CO. PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, MO,
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Myron - KL7YY
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#77055
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Re: Grounding grids in L7
I agree that transceivers are typically -25 dBc on third order IMD. An exception are Apache transceivers with adaptive pre-distortion PureSignal. See the attached PDF right hand column that lists the
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Rob Sherwood
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#77054
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Re: Drake TR-7 - A repair journey
*** Also check the QRZ page of W6JL. The master of using 1N4007s etc as PIN diodes. - Jerry, KF6VB
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jerry-KF6VB
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#77053
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Re: Grounding grids in L7
On Sat, Mar 30, 2024 at 06:27 AM, Clyde K2UE wrote: > > <Generally speaking there are two types of tube transfer characteristics: > > <The optimum characteristic can be described as two straight
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Jim VE7RF
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Re: Need 21.5 Crystal for tr-4cw
I will add here that I have seen the band oscillators fail to oscillate due to a bad chassis connection to the variable inductor. Wiggle the top part where it connects to the chassis to see if you can
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Steve Wedge, W1ES/4
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#77051
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Re: Grounding grids in L7
For those that missed it, the full story is here under the heading 'A Common "Bad Grid Idea" Super Cathode Drive' : https://www.w8ji.com/vhf_stability.htm TLDR text below. Visit the web page to see
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Jim Shorney
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Re: Drake TR-7 - Noisy transmitter
Also C307, C310, and C309. Especially C307 which is ceramic. I may have already replaced that one in one of my rigs. 73 -Jim NU0C "Jim Shorney via groups.io" <jimNU0C@...> wrote:
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Jim Shorney
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Re: Drake TR-7 - Noisy transmitter
I was also thinking of a Poly cap for C314 at the input of the mic amp circuit. This might not be the best place for an electrolytic. Definitely do not use ceramic. I have heard the effects of a
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Jim Shorney
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Re: Drake TR-7 - Noisy transmitter
Hi, Mark. It has been along time since I looked at the innards of the TR7 so I cannot speak from recent experience. In particular, look at the coupling capacitors in the TX audio chain. If there are
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Bob Loving
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Re: Grounding grids in L7
Drake, heath, Henry, Kenwood, etc, all did the same thing.? It was a stupid idea, right outa the gate...and doesn't work anyway.? ?IF you want say 10 db of IMD reduction, you require 11 db of
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Jim VE7RF
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#77046
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Re: Drake TR-7 - Noisy transmitter
Interesting. It seems logical that a low resistance across the mic input would swamp and noise coming in at that point. But the question is where is the noise coming from? I think I would disconnect
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Jim Shorney
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#77045
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7-Line end cap screws - found!
If you are looking for those funny little screws for the 7-Line end caps check your local Ace Hardware stores. Some may have them. Every store is different and inventory varies. Item 44671-N #4 x 5/8
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Jim Shorney
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#77044
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Re: Need 21.5 Crystal for tr-4cw
If you have a general coverage receiver/transceiver, listen for the crystal on 21.5 MHz.? Take a wire from the receiver antenna input over to the TR4CW and place it near the crystal area. You should
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Mark - WB0IQK
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#77043
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Re: Drake TR-7 - A repair journey
Both can still be found. https://www.rocelec.com/global-search/MPN3404 https://www.rf-microwave.com/en/unitrode/um9401/power-pin-diode/um9401/ https://www.microchipdirect.com/product/search/all/um9401
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Jim Shorney
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Re: Need 21.5 Crystal for tr-4cw
Hi Bill, Try this https://www.af4k-crystals.com/ 73, Jim VE1RB
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Jim Harris
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Re: Drake TR-7 - A repair journey
Glenn, Thanks for the data. I will be looking out for PIN suitable for the TR-7 for my spares draw. The three 1N4007 I substituted for the RX input / TX drive steering PIN on the HPF board are working
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atlasstuff
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#77040
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Re: Drake TR-7 - Noisy transmitter
Jim, Just put my later s/n (100xx) TR-7 on the bench, in place of the fixer-upper one, by way of a comparison. About time it saw some power! Carrier suppression on the later one is -60 dB and no trace
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atlasstuff
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#77039
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