Re: eBay pricing and Nostalgia
On Sun, Apr 9, 2023 at 07:01 AM, Evan wrote:
There are a lot of strange things going on via eBay. ?A few years ago I listed a brand new Drake CW-75 keyer, included the manual, box, accessory screws and tabs, etc. and opened the box just for pics. ?At the same time, there was a used keyer being auctioned, ?condition unknown, no manual, and obviously used; it sold for three times what mine sold for! ?I guess somebody wanted the nostalgia of a used piece of gear...
Nostalgia is a little bit nutty. Ameco AC-1's in even halfway good condition go for crazy prices and that's for a crystal controlled low watt transmitter with plug in coils that a Heathkit DX-20 can beat for power, usability, etc (as long as one can ignore the vane meter beating itself into submission). The pricing on the AC-1's is sometimes comparable to my Hammarlund SP-600 receiver, one of the best analog tube receivers ever made. So yeah, it is nutty. 73, Gordon KJ6IKT
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Re: WTB MIC/Transmit Gain Rheostat for TR4
I have a box of pots but I need to know the specifics of what you need.
On Sun, Apr 9, 2023 at 8:27?AM k7wxk < Mtniebs@...> wrote: Anyone out there have a spare TR4 MIC Gain rheostat in their junk box you are willing to part with? If so send price shipped to 97302.
Tnx,
Marc-k7wxk?
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Re: Nice station at Raleigh fest
I saw that TR4 also Howie, and for $100 I might have bought it just for a hot spare, but it was still at 150$ when last seen.
I was at the table just to the right of the 4 line (and Nick stuck a picture of me as the last shot of the collection.? We've known each other since the inception of the Boatanchors list lo these many years ago. He and I were 2 of the 5 first on the distribution list, and I was living in NM at the time)
All I bought was a Eldico tube type keyer/paddle combo which I've never seen before.
73 John
Hi John,
I lingered by that table as well, the twins looked to be in really FB shape...but I literally have no where to put them, so I walked on...I also saw a TR-4C that looked in fairly decent shape for $100 marked down from $150 with no takers that sorely tempted me as well...I need to buy a bigger house first!
Cheers & 73,
Howie / WA4PSC
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Re: Nice station at Raleigh fest
Hi John,
I lingered by that table as well, the twins looked to be in really FB shape...but I literally have no where to put them, so I walked on...I also saw a TR-4C that looked in fairly decent shape for $100 marked down from $150 with no takers that sorely tempted me as well...I need to buy a bigger house first!
Cheers & 73,
Howie / WA4PSC
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WTB MIC/Transmit Gain Rheostat for TR4
Anyone out there have a spare TR4 MIC Gain rheostat in their junk box you are willing to part with? If so send price shipped to 97302.
Tnx,
Marc-k7wxk?
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Re: LED Replacement Bulbs
Both. I currently use mostly warm white frosted from Cointaker, but this started as a homebrew project. 73 -Jim NU0C On Sun, 9 Apr 2023 10:01:52 +0200 "Dieter Horst" <dieter.horst@...> wrote: Jim, have you bought an off-the-shelf LED lamp or built something?
73, Dieter DL5RDO
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Am 09.04.2023 um 03:34 schrieb Jim Shorney <jimNU0C@...>:
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Based on some research I did it seems that pure blue lighting is actually hard on the eyes. That's not just a subjective opinion. I went through a pure blue phase on my 7 line. It looked really cool. But after a couple of years of that I switched to warm white with fresh Lagoon Blue filters. Much better. I'll never go back.
But there's no real need to worry about your eyes. You do have two of them... :)
73
-Jim
NU0C
On Sat, 8 Apr 2023 20:15:44 -0500
"Leland L. Bahr" <w5drc@...> wrote:
For what it's worth, I use BLUE LED lamps on my Drake gear. Lower heat
and no more faded blue lenses to contend with. I realize everyone has
their own feelings on all this. The BLUE produced with LEDs is close
enough to original for me. It's sure better then incandescent with
faded BLUE filters. Got too many other things on my plate then worrying
about BLUE color matching. I am usually old school and try and keep
things original. For me LED is good! Other concerns are more pressing
for me then worrying about color matching. Just my 2 cents on all this.
Lee, w0vt
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Re: Nice station at Raleigh fest----NICE
WOW….WHAT a display of vintage, gems, boat anchors and all things HAM! I wish some of the prices were more visible…I have a few Hammarlund’s(110,170,180), HAllicrafters(HT-37,S-76,S-36), from an old bud SK estate that I would like to get into new owner hands….No idea condition of any of them….Cosmetics great, works?????? PRICING NO CLUE....they all still have a 2 conductor power cords…. I am finishing up revitalizing a complete Collins S-line, amp, accessories, manuals into an above avg. functional state. Next be mine complete Drake twins, amp, etc. The H&H will just have to wait….took me 35 years to find a descent, reasonable, non-museum, non-abused Collins S line and 25 years to find a similar condition set of Drakes I had to part with in the 70’s to get cash for college…. Thems’ were the DAYS! ? Thanks for sharing! ? STAY SAFE AND STAY WELL!
Respectfully,
Thomas K. Lanieri, NU2W
NJ Licensed EMT; PHTLS, AMLS, PHPEC B.A.A. EMS Support ARC N.E. BioMedical Services ARC N.E. Disaster Health Services DanaFarber-Am Cancer Society ?
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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of John K5MO
Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2023 9:36 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [DRAKE-RADIO] Nice station at Raleigh fest ? Here's a link to the rest of the fest courtesy of Nick England
Steve, were you in town for this? My table was just to the right of this one, and this tempted me the whole time I was there. :-)
John K5MO
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eBay pricing and Drake Net
There are a lot of strange things going on via eBay. ?A few years ago I listed a brand new Drake CW-75 keyer, included the manual, box, accessory screws and tabs, etc. and opened the box just for pics. ?At the same time, there was a used keyer being auctioned, ?condition unknown, no manual, and obviously used; it sold for three times what mine sold for! ?I guess somebody wanted the nostalgia of a used piece of gear...
Drake Net today, 7238 +/- contests and QRM, 4 pm Eastern time.
Let's enjoy the Drakes!
73,
Evan, K9SQG
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From: Chuck Rippel - K8HU and ex - NMN <lantareamon@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sun, Apr 9, 2023 9:24 am
Subject: Re: [DRAKE-RADIO] Stupid eBay Pricing
Geeze, $1700.00 for an R4-C??!!? It may be a nice specimen of the make/model but......
Well, I guess the seller is trolling for that person who is from the "there is one born every minute..." crowd.
Like Rick, I bought mine in the mid 70's.? The RX and Xmitter were $599 each from Burghart and they are running fine today.? But $1700 for an R4-C?
Chuck, K8HU
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"The Constitution does not authorize agencies to use pan-and-phone regulations as substitutes for law passed by the peoples representatives."
~ Justice Gorsech, Concurring Opinion
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Chuck Rippel, K8HU
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Re: AC-4R and L-4 power upgrade kits assembly instructions
Ah, yes the age thing.? It is at times difficult, but when you step back, being still here is worth it even through the busyness of the business.? But there is an advantage to continuing to do those things you can and can do well as it satisfies?an old and persistent need to be active and valuable.? You have your business, I have my things... We all, if fortunate to be able to realize it, are busy for a deeper reason.
keep it up. David Assaf III W5XU, VP8RXU ?
On Sun, Apr 9, 2023 at 8:23?AM Mike Bryce < prosolar@...> wrote: Thanks for the note!
I’m doing okay. Still kicking, just not a high as I use to be. It looks like this year will be the first time since ’75 that I’m going to miss hamvention.?
Thinking about getting the store back on line, but also enjoying the free time. The online web store took on a life of its own—like a full time job.
73
Mike, WB8VGE
SunLight Energy Systems
The Heathkit Shop
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How are you doing MIke?? All ok health wise? Thanks?for your products, have many of them. Blessings David Assaf III W5XU, VP8RXU ? On Sun, Apr 9, 2023 at 8:13?AM mike bryce < prosolar@...> wrote: You know, a email to me would have gotten the files within an hour.
Mike, wb8vge The Heathkit shop
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Re: Nice station at Raleigh fest
Here's a link to the rest of the fest courtesy of Nick England
Steve, were you in town for this? My table was just to the right of this one, and this tempted me the whole time I was there. :-)
John K5MO
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Nice station at Raleigh fest
This was a "no sale" for $450 yesterday at the Raleigh hamfest.?? Nice clean C line at a good price.? I'd have bought it except for the fact that I have a lifetime supply already. 
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Geeze, $1700.00 for an R4-C??!!? It may be a nice specimen of the make/model but......
Well, I guess the seller is trolling for that person who is from the "there is one born every minute..." crowd.
Like Rick, I bought mine in the mid 70's.? The RX and Xmitter were $599 each from Burghart and they are running fine today.? But $1700 for an R4-C?
Chuck, K8HU
-- "The Constitution does not authorize agencies to use pan-and-phone regulations as substitutes for law passed by the peoples representatives."
~ Justice Gorsech, Concurring Opinion
-- Chuck Rippel, K8HU
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Re: AC-4R and L-4 power upgrade kits assembly instructions
Thanks for the note!
I’m doing okay. Still kicking, just not a high as I use to be. It looks like this year will be the first time since ’75 that I’m going to miss hamvention.?
Thinking about getting the store back on line, but also enjoying the free time. The online web store took on a life of its own—like a full time job.
73
Mike, WB8VGE
SunLight Energy Systems
The Heathkit Shop
.com/
J e e p
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How are you doing MIke?? All ok health wise? Thanks?for your products, have many of them. Blessings David Assaf III W5XU, VP8RXU ? On Sun, Apr 9, 2023 at 8:13?AM mike bryce < prosolar@...> wrote: You know, a email to me would have gotten the files within an hour.
Mike, wb8vge The Heathkit shop
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Re: AC-4R and L-4 power upgrade kits assembly instructions
How are you doing MIke?? All ok health wise? Thanks?for your products, have many of them. Blessings David Assaf III W5XU, VP8RXU ?
On Sun, Apr 9, 2023 at 8:13?AM mike bryce < prosolar@...> wrote: You know, a email to me would have gotten the files within an hour.
Mike, wb8vge The Heathkit shop
Sindre, ? I was in need of the same instructions about a year ago.? These should help. ? 73 Dale AF7WH ? ? Hello all, ? I have the AC-4R power upgrade kit from Sunlight Energy Systems (Heathkitshop), but I need the assemly instruction for it. I can't find the one I have, hihi. So if you know of any source for it, or where to download it, please let me know. Or if you have pdf-file. ? I'm also looking for the assembly instructions for the L-4 power upgrade kit from Sunlight Energy Systems. ? Thanks in advance for your help!! ? Sindre, LA6OP
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Re: AC-4R and L-4 power upgrade kits assembly instructions
You know, a email to me would have gotten the files within an hour.
Mike, wb8vge The Heathkit shop
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Sindre, ? I was in need of the same instructions about a year ago.? These should help. ? 73 Dale AF7WH ? ? Hello all, ? I have the AC-4R power upgrade kit from Sunlight Energy Systems (Heathkitshop), but I need the assemly instruction for it. I can't find the one I have, hihi. So if you know of any source for it, or where to download it, please let me know. Or if you have pdf-file. ? I'm also looking for the assembly instructions for the L-4 power upgrade kit from Sunlight Energy Systems. ? Thanks in advance for your help!! ? Sindre, LA6OP _._,_._,_
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Re: AC-4R and L-4 power upgrade kits assembly instructions
Sindre, ? I was in need of the same instructions about a year ago.? These should help. ? 73 Dale AF7WH ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Sindre Torp Sent: Sunday, April 9, 2023 3:13 AM To: [email protected]Subject: [DRAKE-RADIO] AC-4R and L-4 power upgrade kits assembly instructions ? Hello all, ? I have the AC-4R power upgrade kit from Sunlight Energy Systems (Heathkitshop), but I need the assemly instruction for it. I can't find the one I have, hihi. So if you know of any source for it, or where to download it, please let me know. Or if you have pdf-file. ? I'm also looking for the assembly instructions for the L-4 power upgrade kit from Sunlight Energy Systems. ? Thanks in advance for your help!! ? Sindre, LA6OP
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Re: LED Replacement Bulbs
Jim, have you bought an off-the-shelf LED lamp or built something?
73, Dieter DL5RDO
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Am 09.04.2023 um 03:34 schrieb Jim Shorney <jimNU0C@...>:
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Based on some research I did it seems that pure blue lighting is actually hard on the eyes. That's not just a subjective opinion. I went through a pure blue phase on my 7 line. It looked really cool. But after a couple of years of that I switched to warm white with fresh Lagoon Blue filters. Much better. I'll never go back.
But there's no real need to worry about your eyes. You do have two of them... :)
73
-Jim
NU0C
On Sat, 8 Apr 2023 20:15:44 -0500
"Leland L. Bahr" <w5drc@...> wrote:
For what it's worth, I use BLUE LED lamps on my Drake gear. Lower heat
and no more faded blue lenses to contend with. I realize everyone has
their own feelings on all this. The BLUE produced with LEDs is close
enough to original for me. It's sure better then incandescent with
faded BLUE filters. Got too many other things on my plate then worrying
about BLUE color matching. I am usually old school and try and keep
things original. For me LED is good! Other concerns are more pressing
for me then worrying about color matching. Just my 2 cents on all this.
Lee, w0vt
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AC-4R and L-4 power upgrade kits assembly instructions
Hello all,
?
I have the AC-4R power upgrade kit from Sunlight Energy Systems (Heathkitshop), but I need the assemly instruction for it. I can't find the one I have, hihi.
So if you know of any source for it, or where to download it, please let me know. Or if you have pdf-file.
?
I'm also looking for the assembly instructions for the L-4 power upgrade kit from Sunlight Energy Systems.
?
Thanks in advance for your help!!
?
Sindre, LA6OP
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Re: LED Replacement Bulbs
Based on some research I did it seems that pure blue lighting is actually hard on the eyes. That's not just a subjective opinion. I went through a pure blue phase on my 7 line. It looked really cool. But after a couple of years of that I switched to warm white with fresh Lagoon Blue filters. Much better. I'll never go back. But there's no real need to worry about your eyes. You do have two of them... :) 73 -Jim NU0C On Sat, 8 Apr 2023 20:15:44 -0500 "Leland L. Bahr" <w5drc@...> wrote: For what it's worth, I use BLUE LED lamps on my Drake gear.? Lower heat
and no more faded blue lenses to contend with.? I realize everyone has
their own feelings on all this.? The BLUE produced with LEDs is close
enough to original for me.? It's sure better then incandescent with
faded BLUE filters. Got too many other things on my plate then worrying
about BLUE color matching.? I am usually old school and try and keep
things original.? For me LED is good!? Other concerns are more pressing
for me then worrying about color matching.? Just my 2 cents on all this.
Lee, w0vt
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Re: LED Replacement Bulbs
For what it's worth, I use BLUE LED lamps on my Drake gear.? Lower heat and no more faded blue lenses to contend with.? I realize everyone has their own feelings on all this.? The BLUE produced with LEDs is close enough to original for me.? It's sure better then incandescent with faded BLUE filters. Got too many other things on my plate then worrying about BLUE color matching.? I am usually old school and try and keep things original.? For me LED is good!? Other concerns are more pressing for me then worrying about color matching.? Just my 2 cents on all this.
Lee, w0vt
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k7wxk
Jim Shorney
NU2W
David
Chuck Rippel - K8HU and ex - NMN
Dale Dean - AF7WH