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Re: DRAKE TECHNICAL NET UPDATE ( March 19, 2023 )
So, out of the gang here, how many of you would probably check-in to a 20m net on the weekends? Let's see if this is worth pursuing. I can certainly help out here, as I'm definitely on 20 with a
By Steve Wedge, W1ES/4 · #70083 ·
Re: R4C power supply question
Rob, I don¡¯t recall if you and I reached the same but independent conclusions at the same time, but I discovered the power transformer issue back in 2011 when my R-4C and R-4B underwent thorough
By Paul Christensen · #70082 ·
Re: DRAKE TECHNICAL NET UPDATE ( March 19, 2023 )
I would be game to try 20m, although I don't know if my 2nd-floor-balcony doublet will put out any sort of signal on that band. I'll have a better idea later this week when I finish stringing it up
By Lyndon Nerenberg (VE7TFX/VE6BBM) <lyndon@...> · #70081 ·
Re: R4C power supply question
Hi Doug, Please see comments inserted below. Rob, NC0B Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 11:28 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [DRAKE-RADIO] R4C power supply question Rob, Yes I completely
By Rob Sherwood · #70080 ·
Re: DRAKE TECHNICAL NET UPDATE ( March 19, 2023 )
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By Elkins Wetherill · #70079 ·
Re: DRAKE TECHNICAL NET UPDATE ( March 19, 2023 )
Mark, I think you are off by an hour. The vintage SSB net is 2pm to 3pm ET Heathkit net 3pm to 4pm ET Swan net 4pm to 5pm ET Don¡¯t forget the Collins net on 14.263 at 4pm ET Plus your Kenwood net at
By Greg Roecker · #70078 ·
Drake service CDs no longer available from K4OAH?
I attempted to order a CD using PayPal. I got a message back from PayPal saying that recipient needed to open a PayPal account and if they don't do that within 10 days the transaction will be
By Bill Leonard N0CU · #70077 ·
Re: DRAKE TECHNICAL NET UPDATE ( March 19, 2023 )
The Collins Collectors Association original 20m net is on or about 14.263 at 2000 UTC on Sunday afternoon. It gets cancelled on major contest weekends via the CCA email list. I can usually get into
By VE7PS · #70076 ·
Re: Rob, Question re your "Custom Front Panel Switch" mod
I tried a 1.0 uF ceramic (because that is all I have on hand) in series with a 33K resistor. I placed this network in parallel with the M RC network and got the desired result with no obvious problems
By Bill Leonard N0CU · #70075 ·
Re: R4C power supply question
Doug, By the looks of it, production ended in 1979. Drake Equipment (wb4hfn.com) ( http://www.wb4hfn.com/DRAKE/DrakeSNDatabase-P2.htm ) The last one that Ron has listed is 29306, so there are probably
Re: R4C power supply question
Doug, I had the same issue with the filament voltages on my R4-C. I coiled up (I am guessing about 6 ft) of small gauge hookup wire and trimmed it to get the correct voltage. The coil was about 1 1/2
By Bill Leonard N0CU · #70073 ·
Re: DRAKE TECHNICAL NET UPDATE ( March 19, 2023 )
There are 3 vintage nets held on 14.292.5 every Sunday.? If someone wanted to start a Drake net how about either 2pm or 6pm eastern? Would have to coordinate with the NCS's of those nets to let them
By Mark - WB0IQK · #70072 ·
Re: 2-C Receiver
I've never worked on a 2C, but did I read that the shaft (or bushing?) is made of a fibrous material? If so, will that absorb oil and expand? Thanks, Barry - N4BUQ
By n4buq · #70071 ·
Re: R4C 1500hz crystal filter damaged
Rob, I can see the problem with the glass seal failing. ?It¡¯s pretty clear looking carefully at the pin. ?My other three filters are Network Science and I think they will simply never be taken
By Lionel B · #70070 ·
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 ·