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SPR-4 AF control
It is a fact that on the TR7 a minimum of audio is heard when the AF control is turned fully down. On my SPR-4 the minimum level of audio is more than just acceptable, so I wonder if there is a remedy
By Peter Ravn · #84652 ·
Resistor R111 and C145B
I've done some additional wire tracing and I believe I may have found the overheated resistor on the TR3 schematic. From my wire tracing in the TR3, Pin 11 on the rear power connector is the +250VDC
By Mike W5RKL · #84651 ·
Drake FF-1
I've seen this in the TR-4 manual but I don't think I've ever seen one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/314218762222 Thanks, Barry - N4BUQ
By n4buq · #84650 ·
Re: R7 Multi-Vibrator Harmonics
OK... thanks for the info. I haven't found that information yet. I'll try again to get the power supply board out. I haven't had much luck pulling it out. I know you pull it straight up but it
By Daniel W3DF · #84649 ·
Re: TR-3 No Transmit
Hi everyone. I am reporting to you because you offered such good advice. I have found the problem and fixed it but I am embarrassed to disclose that it was the relay. I had cleaned it thoroughly (I
By Jack NP2OR · #84648 ·
Re: R7 Multi-Vibrator Harmonics
Which part are you asking is normal? The oscillator is free running, so yes it is normal to drift a bit. However it is NOT normal for you to be able to hear it in the RX. That is a symptom of failing
By Jim Shorney · #84647 ·
Drake TR3 Smoked Resistor
I'm working on bringing a Drake TR3 back to life. During power up I noticed smoke coming from below the chassis. I quickly powered the TR3 off. I turned the TR3 upside down, front panel facing me,
By Mike W5RKL · #84646 ·
Items sold from posting
Fellow Drake Enthusiasts, The D-104 Final Edition microphone and the Shure 450 version II have been spoken for from the list I posted on the reflector and the QTH.com ad. ?The other items are still
By Evan · #84645 ·
R7 Multi-Vibrator Harmonics
My R7 is working well, it seems. I am now running it on DC voltage. The multi-vibrator runs at about 28khz after it has been running for a while. It starts at about 24 khz when the R7 is first
By Daniel W3DF · #84644 ·
Interesting post on setting TR7 8.05 oscillator.
Found this on zerobeat under Drake Mods by VE3EFJ: * 8.05 MHz Osc Won't Net This oscillator is varicap controlled and is used in conjunction with the 13.995 fixed oscillator to develop the BFO. In
By Bill NZ0T · #84643 ·
Re: Another TR7 Journey begins
If the rig did not turn on you were either on the wrong pin or you had a poor connection. The TR7 is a top notch rig and will run circles around many "modern" radios. They are well worth repairing.
By Jim Shorney · #84642 ·
Re: TR-4 - V11 12BZ6
I think I verified that as well a few weeks ago. Thanks for the confirmation. Barry - N4BUQ
By n4buq · #84641 ·
Re: TR-4 - V11 12BZ6
Barry: Per Garey's *schematics*, I see V-11 changing at #26,000 to a 12BZ6....so yours would agree with that change. 73 Peter VE7PS [email protected]> wrote:
By VE7PS · #84640 ·
TR-4 - V11 12BZ6
The serial number for my TR-4 is 26040 which is presumably a Version 3 rig. According to Garey's TR-4 documentation, V11 switched from a 12BA6 to a 12BZ6 at Version 4 (S/N 27000) but my TR-4's V11 is
By n4buq · #84639 ·
Re: TR-4 Decreased Sensitivity on High Bands
The main time I will suspect alignment is if a PO tried to align it to try and repair it. Steve Wedge, W1ES Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana. Sent with [Proton
By Steve Wedge, W1ES/4 · #84638 ·
Re: TR-4 Decreased Sensitivity on High Bands
Cleaned it once. May try one last time. Steve Wedge, W1ES Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana. Sent with [Proton Mail](https://proton.me/mail/home) secure email.
By Steve Wedge, W1ES/4 · #84637 ·
Re: TR-4 Decreased Sensitivity on High Bands
Radios typically don't just fall out of alignment so it makes sense that an alignment might not be necessary unless something weird happens. I'm almost certain I had better output - at least on the
By n4buq · #84636 ·
Re: TR-4 Decreased Sensitivity on High Bands
Steve: Have you tried cleaning the bandswitch? Barry: I was not certain whether or not the radio ever worked properly for you. If a radio worked well, then failed, it would be highly unlikely for
By Gary Follett · #84635 ·
Re: TR-4 Decreased Sensitivity on High Bands
I have at least one intermittent component, in addition to 15/10 deafness/low power out. I found some sensitivity when moving the "tower" under the 6EJ7. Resoldered everything around it and measured
By Steve Wedge, W1ES/4 · #84634 ·
Re: TR-4 Decreased Sensitivity on High Bands
Hi Gary, If there are problems with the radio, I'm curious why the recommendation is not to align it. I realize that it's easy to misalign it but if the procedures in the manual are followed, then
By n4buq · #84633 ·