Re: TR-4CW dial alignment
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OK. First put the dial skirt calibration adjustment in the middle of its range. Then tune in a signal whose frequency you know. It will not, at this time, read correctly on the dial of the TR-4CW. Now
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Gary Follett
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Re: TR-4CW dial alignment
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Hey Gary, by alignment, I meant when I finally can turn the dial freely by doing what you said by releasing the lever I need to get that dial on the correct frequency. Mark
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Mark N2DMI
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Re: Anyone want to trade a TR-3 for my TR-4C?
Yes. Reply to me thanks David Assaf III W5XU VP8RXU [email protected]> wrote:
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David
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Re: Anyone want to trade a TR-3 for my TR-4C?
Be aware that a TR-3 in good working order is probably still going to sound terrible because the SSB filters are bad. I have two and the filters are bad in both. Useable but poor audio. And because
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Barry KJ5GQM
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Re: TR-4CW dial alignment
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The lubricant you have should be fine. By ¡°aligning¡±, I assume you mean only the PTO? Assuming the radio performs properly, I would not d any other alignments. Gary W0DVN
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Gary Follett
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Re: TR-4CW dial alignment
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Thanks Gary! I have "Super Lube" that is a multi-use synthetic oil. Amazon's description of says that it contains PTFE. I just got it from Amazon this morning because the Triflow that you mentioned
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Mark N2DMI
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Re: TR-4CW dial alignment
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In order to see it, you need to remove the white metal cover that holds the dial lights. I have included a photo of the pTO with the lever brightened in the circle. The lever moves towards the top of
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Gary Follett
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Re: Service Monitor
KG Electronics, Wichita, KS owner/head technician: Kurt Graber https://kgelectronics.com Kurt worked for IFR in Wichita on production line and service dept. He has virtually every part for servicing
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Greg W9GB
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Re: Service Monitor
I have a 1200S and use it just about every day. I have had it for 25 years and it was used when I got it. It's never given me a problem. It may be old, but it's reliable. I would not consider
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Clint VE3CMQ
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Re: TR-4CW dial alignment
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Gary where is the PTO lever located? And where is the pivot? Mark
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Mark N2DMI
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Drake Users Net
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Evan
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Re: Anyone want to trade a TR-3 for my TR-4C?
SE-GA.
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DavidC KD4E
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Re: TR-4CW dial alignment
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The ring hold process from the front only adjusts the dial a few KHz or so. The PTO has a lever that you can squeeze to release the PTO tuning mechanism from the 0 to 100 KHz white dial disk. You can
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Gary Follett
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Re: Anyone want to trade a TR-3 for my TR-4C?
Where are you located?
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Joe - W7RKN
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Anyone want to trade a TR-3 for my TR-4C?
I have a TR-4C in good working order. I'd rather own a TR-3 in good working order. My TR-4C is in good cosmetic condition (pics attached). I'd like the same in return. Please email me directly. Thanks
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DavidC KD4E
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TR-4CW dial alignment
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Just got a TR-4CW that as far as I can tell works pretty well except that the dial is WAY OFF. I had a station on 7.220 Mhz on the Drake but when I went to go find it on my Yaesu FT-990 (which is spot
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Mark N2DMI
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Service Monitor
I'm looking to add a service monitor to my repair bench. I mostly work on HF, VHF and a few UHF rigs. Although old, I always liked IFR-1200s (with tracking generator), but I presume there are better
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Willy - LU5WE
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Re: New to me TR7
There is also an online Files section associated with this group. You will find a plethora of information there, most of it good. Although you should ignore any misguided advice to reverse the
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Jim Shorney
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Re: New owner for R7 with couple of question
Claudio I'm commenting n the pre-amp matter only. I had a similar problem with a newly acquired R7. The problem was a tiny fracture in one of the copper bits in the circuit board. Check also for dry
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nigel patterson G3YDT
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Re: Can anybody help with a TR4C?
Thanks Gary. Will let you know what I find. I might have missed another switch problem. I thought I checked for continuity with all the sections bur maybe not. Thanks for the help.
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Terry WB0VQP
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