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Re: The TR-4 has 3 semiconductors - one is a neon driver
Is the solid state VFO and buffer in the TR-4 more stable than the TR-3 tube VFO, or was it changed to save a little space, heat, and power? Thanks, David KD4E
By DavidC KD4E · #82228 ·
Re: The TR-4 has 3 semiconductors - one is a neon driver
One of the mysteries, I guess. There were some developments over their time that can only be guessed at ¡ª like my ¡°TR-34¡± (wish I¡¯d kept it) that was a TR-3 that was converted so well that it
By Steve Wedge, W1ES/4 · #82227 ·
Re: Proper D104 Silver Eagle Terminal Wiring Drake
Thank You Mike for your detailed reply. This is the detail I was looking for to prevent any damage to the equipment. It is quite different from the way the old connector was wired. As the D104 was
By Lorne VE6CSR · #82226 ·
Re: Proper D104 Silver Eagle Terminal Wiring Drake
The BLUE and RED wires make up the "PTT" switch. The "RED" wire connects to the PL68 "TIP". T4XC PTT relay B+ is on the microphone socket's "TIP". The "WHITE" wire connects to the PL-68 "RING".
By Mike W5RKL <mikew5rkl@...> · #82225 ·
Re: L7 Filliment Choke Core.
It would still work even if you didn't glue it back together.? ?There is no electrical continuity to begin with.
By Jim VE7RF · #82224 ·
Re: L7 Filliment Choke Core.
I don't know why I didn't think about gluing back together. Lord knows I've glued a bunch of toroids when making end fed half wave antennas.
By Roger KW4EMF · #82223 ·
Winter Field Day (WFD)
Winter Field Day: Jan 25 1600Z through Jan 26 2159Z Rules posted on the WFD site 73 Jay W6CJ
By Jay W6CJ · #82222 ·
Re: The TR-4 has 3 semiconductors - one is a neon driver
Yeah, guess I remembered wrong. Same upgrades as the 4B separates line though (new main tuning knob, neon, black lettering above the belt line, etc.). Just not officially called TR-4B.. wonder why?
By Gary WB6OGD · #82221 ·
Re: The TR-4 has 3 semiconductors - one is a neon driver
Well..... there never really was a TR-4B labeled as such, at least not that I am aware of. The NE2 shows up in TR-4 #27,000, which had its debut in early to mid-1967 per Ron's serial number database.
By VE7PS · #82220 ·
Re: The TR-4 has 3 semiconductors - one is a neon driver
TR-4B? Thanks, Barry - N4BUQ
By n4buq · #82219 ·
Re: The TR-4 has 3 semiconductors - one is a neon driver
I was looking at this manual: https://manualmachine.com/drake/tr4/7620914-user-manual/
By DavidC KD4E · #82218 ·
Proper D104 Silver Eagle Terminal Wiring Drake
Hi I am in the process of wiring the Terminal to my Astatic D104 Amplified version ( Silver Eagle ). I bought a PL68 connector to fit the Drake T-4XC. On the older larger incorrect connector someone
By Lorne VE6CSR · #82217 ·
Re: The TR-4 has 3 semiconductors - one is a neon driver
David, And you must be looking at a TR-4B not a TR-4. The B is the only version with the neon. The neon indicates which PTO is active when using the external RV-4B. 73, Gary WB6OGD [email protected]>
By Gary WB6OGD · #82216 ·
Re: The TR-4 has 3 semiconductors - one is a neon driver
Just checked the schematic ... Drives a NE2-E. Thanks.
By DavidC KD4E · #82215 ·
R-4C ERROR!
Hi all; Came across what appears to be a first for me in years of messing about with Drake gear....a factory error! I was working on re-capping an R-4C, #19,247, so a fairly early one, though of
By VE7PS · #82214 ·
Re: The TR-4 has 3 semiconductors - one is a neon driver
Would it be the little orange light under the VFO pointer on the dial? Dave
By Dave W7GZ · #82213 ·
The TR-4 has 3 semiconductors - one is a neon driver
I was just looking at the TR-4 manual. It shows three semiconductors: VFO VFO Buffer Neon Buffer. Since it's an analog display - what 'neon' is the 2N3877 driving, please? Thanks, David KD4E
By DavidC KD4E · #82212 ·
Re: Drake T4XB w/ built-in digital display
I have a T4XB and R4C connected for transceive mode with the R4C, utilizing a third party digital dial connected to the INJ cable with a "Y" connector, controlling the frequency. In this setup, with
By Steve W7SJT · #82211 ·
Re: L7 Filliment Choke Core.
Ditto the recommendation for cyanoacrylate cement. I've used it on toroids that I wanted to get around a piece of coax without removing the connector. - Jerry, KF6VB
By jerry-KF6VB · #82210 ·
Re: TR4310 HF Transceiver
Mark: They aren't going anywhere! Keep me posted and thanks for your super write-ups on the 4310 repair. 73 Peter VE7PS [email protected]> wrote:
By VE7PS · #82209 ·