RV-75 Function Switch
I have seen several reports that stored RV-75's have reported Function Switches that are frozen. In my purchase of a NIB RV-75 and having the Function Switch seized, I decided to look into it after
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K6OXN Bob
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#75943
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Re: Plate & Load Shift Couplers
The insert is not lead but... Have you lost the spring piece inside?? They shouldn't have play.? Every one I have seen is actually really tight, hard to get loose to remove the cage. They probably
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Gary WB6OGD
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#75942
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DRAKE TECHNICAL NET UPDATE ( February 4, 2024 )
*Today we had 46 check-ins to the net held on 7.238. The following equipment was used to check-in. * *TR3-1* *TR4(x) - 8* *TR5 - 1* *TR7 - 10* *TWINS - 13* *Next week BIll W9MXQ will be the net
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M Gilger
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#75941
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Plate & Load Shift Couplers
What suggestions does the group have on the best way to resolve slop and play apparently caused by wear and tear on the lead inserts in the shaft couplers on the Plate & Load controls? This happens to
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Bob Tragesser
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#75940
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Re: Drake C-line for sale
Jim.. I am sorry¡We cannot allow your C line to sell here¡it is too nice! J Bet it will be hard to part with it when it sells. I¡¯d get it in a heartbeat, but already have a full C line with all
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Joe - W7RKN
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#75939
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Re: Searching for AUX-7 boards¡
According to the QST article, 24 pins. Two 10-pin and one 4-pin were called out, but other combinations have been used. Another note on the QST article, you don't actually need the 100K resistors if
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Jim Shorney
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#75938
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Drake C-line for sale
Complete, working C-line for sale. I am the only owner. No mods. R4C includes all filters and 4NB noise blanker. Includes Drake cables and original boxes with packing materials and manuals. $1500 cash
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Re: was it Belden 8421
OK. I was unable to find what I was charging for the cable years ago.? It was most likely 10 cents an inch.? I sold it by the inch as I was getting all kinds of odd lengths.? I will sell off what I
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AL
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#75936
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Re: Searching for AUX-7 boards¡
Actually, I would need enough to populate 2 boards. I'm not sure how many the boards take. 73, Clint, VE3CMQ
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Clint VE3CMQ
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#75935
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Re: Searching for AUX-7 boards¡
I¡¯d be interested in 2 of them. Thanks and 73, Clint, VE3CMQ Sent: Sunday, 4 February 2024 11:16 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [DRAKE-RADIO] Searching for AUX-7 boards¡ I have a bag of
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Clint VE3CMQ
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#75934
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Re: was it Belden 8421
I still have a partial roll of the Belden 8421 left.? The original length of the injection cable was 38" TIP to TIP.? I haven't sold any in a long time and forgot what I was charging for it plus the
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AL
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#75933
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Re: was it Belden 8421
Confirms it many times. :D Here is the original source. /g/DRAKE-RADIO/message/28549 73 -Jim NU0C "VE7PS" <ve7ps@...> wrote: -- 73 -Jim NU0C
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Jim Shorney
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#75932
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Re: Searching for AUX-7 boards¡
Yes, they do still carry them under different part numbers. Look for Molex KK series 156. Here is one example: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Molex/09-48-1084?qs=qDyi%252BDzW2VO0JexKcHUTJA%3D%3D
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Jim Shorney
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#75931
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Re: RV-75 Fixed Freq
I think I fingered out. I now have my 2 mostly used freq's programmed. It has been many years since using BCD, but I am definitely relearning now.? Thanks for the pointing me in the right direction.
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K6OXN Bob
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#75930
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Re: was it Belden 8421
That is correct. Rob, NC0B
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Rob Sherwood
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Re: was it Belden 8421
Paul: A quick search of the group posts confirms Belden #8421. 73 Peter VE7PS
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VE7PS
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#75928
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was it Belden 8421
Excuse the interruption. Elderly mind forgot---was the cable recommended for 4 line injection cable Belden 8421? Or something different? Thanks Paul K0UYA
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Paul Kraemer
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#75927
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Re: Searching for AUX-7 boards¡
I have a bag of the Molex edge connectors used in the TR-7/R7 if anyone is interested. Looks like Mouser no longer carries them. Dale W4OP
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Dale Parfitt
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#75926
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Re: RV-75 Fixed Freq
It's really not that hard but I can see how someone can feel intimidated if they have never worked with BCD before. Binary Coded Decimal. Each of our base-10 digits 0 through 9 is encoded as its 4-bit
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Jim Shorney
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#75925
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Re: RV-75 Fixed Freq
Bob: You are correct....the manual is a nightmare, especially for those of us not familiar with programming BCD switches. I also believe there is an error in the manual in one of the mathematical
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VE7PS
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