Re: R4B AVC issue
Three monitors is.. Awesome I can only agree on that as "It systems specialist" == Keyboard basher.. Funny you bring up Mr. Carlson, was checking my mail on the phone and saw the first line in your
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Michael Jensen
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#76612
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Re: R4B AVC issue
Crackling sounds that affect the AGC (and thus cause the meter to deflect) are worthy of investigation. You may have a component that is either cracking (resistor) or has some intermittent dialectric
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Steve Wedge, W1ES/4
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#76611
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Re: Latest problem with RV-75
I just now realized that I had grabbed a 1:1 probe instead of a usual 10:1, so I will go back and look again. I suspect that Q206 or Q207 might be the culprit also will have to troubleshoot some
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K6OXN Bob
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#76610
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Re: Latest problem with RV-75
If you are not seeing 46 MHz (third harmonic of the crystal) at least 1.5v P-P at the VCXO test point after the coils are peaked you will not have proper output. I would look around Q207 and Q206. You
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Jim Shorney
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#76609
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Re: Latest problem with RV-75
Thanks Jim, I don't use a metal golden screwdriver on coil slugs. I already had a shaved down nylon screw stick that I use. Was able to get the cores out the bottom and replaced them back in the top.
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K6OXN Bob
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#76608
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Re: R4B AVC issue
Well sorry for the slow reply, work just tend to take up too much of one's spare time ;). Sounds like a very nice trip you and XYL is planning, now I do not travel much these days(I used to), now I
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Michael Jensen
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#76607
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Re: Brick on Key
Hmmm¡I think some critical points were missing from Art¡¯s story. I would first want to depose the cat under oath! Paul, W9AC Sent: Saturday, March 9, 2024 10:27 AM To: [email protected]
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Paul Christensen
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#76606
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Re: Brick on Key
Sending 50 wpm dots into a DL, is not exactly what I would call....'brick on key'.? ?But with peak reading leds, one would not know if they were using a cxr....or 50 wpm dots.? On my yaesu MK-V,
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Jim VE7RF
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#76605
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Re: R4B AVC issue
I found that the 2N3877 crosses to an NTE222. These are available on eBay for around US $5 each. Avoid buying from China as those will have a higher likelihood of being counterfeit. You can select the
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Steve Wedge, W1ES/4
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#76604
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Re: R4B AVC issue
Hi Michael Found this info in the files section for Drake R-4C - so the component numbering "do not work" for Drake R-4B - see the R-4C schematic: Rob Sherwood, NC0B Updated 05/23/2013, Some comments
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Glenn, OZ1HFT
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#76603
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Re: Latest problem with RV-75
OK, we had this discussion earlier. Sounds like someone damaged the slugs with a metal screwdriver. The slugs are symmetrical. There will be an adjustment slot on the other end. You should be able to
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Jim Shorney
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#76602
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Re: Latest problem with RV-75
It appears that L211 & L212 have problems on the RF side of the board. I founds small chips of it looks like core material in them. I am unable to section 5-6.2 to even come close to what it should
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K6OXN Bob
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#76601
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Re: L7 value
If you keep your eyes and ears open you can get lucky. Sometimes extremely so. Back in the mid 80s I traded a $150 Diawa 2m HT for my NCL-2000. Cosmetically ugly but working to spec. Yes, the guy is
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Jim Shorney
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Re: Drake L7 Power output
*You are quite right Jim!* But, then chasing "Rare DX" running AM is not my first choice of modes!! (or even my 2nd or 3rd) -- *73/Rick* *W4XA * * Every post is created using Linux * *
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Rick W4XA <myr748@...>
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#76599
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Re: L7 value
You will, to a point. The PS is identical or nearly so, as are the tune and load caps, band and power switches, and many smaller parts. The layout is markedly different inside the RF deck but
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Jim Shorney
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#76598
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Re: L7 value
I looked for a linear for a couple of years - I was looking for an ICOM 2KL (hard to find) with power supply. In the course of the search I saw Drake amps with power supplies at an average price of
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Steve W7SJT
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#76597
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Re: L7 value
Rick I think you talking about an L7 for sale near me in Michigan. I saw it on Craigslist, a good while back and at a swap too. I don't know much more about it however, I have two L7's so I did not
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amfone
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#76596
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Re: L7 value
Thanks guys, great input. I know it's been for sale for 2 years, so I knda figured it was a bit high. He mentioned the Schulmann Auction, but the reality is that you need to pay to ship it there, and
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K8CCA
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#76595
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Re: L7 value
*** And I saw - but didn't buy - a 30L-1 at the local ham swap for $180. It was missing one tube, and the meter glass was cracked, but otherwise in very nice cosmetic condition. Still regret that,
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jerry-KF6VB
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#76594
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Re: Drake L7 Power output
True for casual operating but when chasing rare DX every dB counts! :D 73 -Jim NU0C "amfone via groups.io" <amfone20000@...> wrote:
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Jim Shorney
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