Re: Drake TR-7 display
No need to overthink it for a change. Check the output of that 24v regulator. 0v is no good. I know that there a few experts on here. But the radio is pretty simple.
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BOB DOSTALL
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Re: Drake L7 Power output
Lyndon.....you have an HT-45 too! Mine is operational with the original PS, but needs a decent T/R relay setup. I have it positioned to use with my Kenwood hybrid gear. I need to get the T/R setup
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VE7PS
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Re: Drake TR-7 display
Is the radio operating normally otherwise? In the correct band and stable? That will help localize the problem area. 73 -Jim NU0C "Adam W4AJF" <adamf@...> wrote:
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Jim Shorney
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Re: Drake L7 Power output
If you're talking about an SSR for the L-4, here's an example of a "How-to" http://www.w8zr.net/vintage/amplifiers/Drake%20L4B%20Modification/Drake%20L-4B%20Modification.htm -- *73/Rick* *W4XA * *
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Rick W4XA <myr748@...>
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Re: Drake TR-7 display
Thanks Bob, I am going to resolder the pins first, if no luck I¡¯ll replace that part. Thanks! Adam W4AJF
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Adam W4AJF <adamf@...>
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Re: Drake L7 Power output
I would be interested in one of these for my L4 any suggestions? Mike W8flt Thanks in advance
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Michael J Trussell
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Re: Mechanical Zero of TR-4C S-Meter
That S meter is so close to useless that it simply does not matter where it rests at zero signal. It simply tells you, ¡°This guy is loud¡± and ¡°That guy is not loud¡±. Gary W0DVN
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Gary Follett
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Re: Mechanical Zero of TR-4C S-Meter
Michael Smith via groups.io writes: Static buildup? Try rubbing the meter face with a "no cling" dryer sheet. --lyndon
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Lyndon VE7TFX <lyndon@...>
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Mechanical Zero of TR-4C S-Meter
In pre-alignment stage, I have a TR-4C with the S-meter indicating 1.5, with power off and chassis in the normal horizontal position. ?Is mechanically zeroing the S-meter possible, and it is
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Michael Smith
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Re: Drake L7 Power output
Rick W4XA writes: Oh do tell! I have a Loudenboomer here pining to meet a suitable PSU. I had thought about trying to replicate the original PSU (I even have the 866s!), but re-purposing an existing
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Lyndon VE7TFX <lyndon@...>
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Re: Drake MN7 Tuner Knobs
The lacquer coating on mine is shot. I was thinking about refinishing it but I don't know how they got that fine finish on the original. 73 -Jim NU0C "K6OXN Bob" <bobk6oxn@...> wrote: -- 73 -Jim
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Jim Shorney
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Re: Drake MN7 Tuner Knobs
I twiddled my MN2700 knobs several times during the contest. In all seriousness, I used to have several NOS big knobs with a 23 channel dial skirt for the Hy-Gain 623 CB rig. I have not seen them in
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Jim Shorney
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Re: Drake TR-7 display
I had that issue recently on a radio in the shop for repair. It was the 24v regulator U2103. M78L24cBob KF8IY Any help appreciated, I am hoping someone has figured out how to fix this Specific issue.
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BOB DOSTALL
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Re: Drake MN7 Tuner Knobs
Kevin, I am looking for a new skirt or replacement skirt for the RV-75 that I am working on. The knob is identical to the one on a TR-7. The skirt is just that a skirt, it has no function and fits the
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K6OXN Bob
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Re: R4B AVC issue
Those figures don't indicate a problem. Ideally, TP2, with the preselector detuned, should read -1.35V Your reading isn't terrible. So now we need to see why you're getting S5 with no signal. On the
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Steve Wedge, W1ES/4
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Re: Drake L7 Power output
True statement Jim! Some sort of protection is definitely needed to prevent arcing the power switch on "make" (or break) I'm using a solid state relay to completely eliminate stress on the
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Rick W4XA <myr748@...>
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Re: R4B AVC issue
@Steve Tonight's numbers :). Cold and detuned TP2=-1.335v 30 mins TP2=-1.267v 60 mins TP2=-1.259v I get your point about " The important part here is if the voltage at TP2 with respect to time." Now
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Michael Jensen
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Re: Drake MN7 Tuner Knobs
Well that turned into an interesting Contest discussion. Very Cool! Let me hijack myself back to my knob issue Hi Hi. Kevin, Well I found my old knob and of course it had a good knob skirt. I just
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Bill
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Re: Drake TR-7 display
Any help appreciated, I am hoping someone has figured out how to fix this Specific issue.
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Adam W4AJF <adamf@...>
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Re: Why a pentode mixer in Drake 4x-line receivers?
It may be in a location where noise is important. Pentagrid mixers have some advantage in the isolation of the signal and oscillator but they are the noisiest form or mixer. Pentodes have less
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Richard Knoppow
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