Re: R4C power supply question
Hi Doug, I tried mu metal shielding but to no avail. Yes rotating the transformer is tedious, but it solves the problem. There is quite a variation from R-4C to R-4C and I have no idea why. That said
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Rob Sherwood
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Re: R4C power supply question
Hi Paul, Comments inserted below. Ro Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 11:27 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [DRAKE-RADIO] R4C power supply question Rob, I don¡¯t recall if you and I reached
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Rob Sherwood
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Re: R4C power supply question
I definitely noticed the hash on the audio when I bought my first later-production R-4C and spent a fair amount of time trying to tame it. The location of that third mixer and its design meant that
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Steve Wedge, W1ES/4
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Re: R4C power supply question
I would first have to determine if this is actually a problem in my R4C but I doubt I would go to the trouble of reorienting the transformer. I have a large piece of mumetal somewhere that we used in
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Doug Crompton WA3DSP
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Re: DRAKE TECHNICAL NET UPDATE ( March 19, 2023 )
So, out of the gang here, how many of you would probably check-in to a 20m net on the weekends? Let's see if this is worth pursuing. I can certainly help out here, as I'm definitely on 20 with a
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Steve Wedge, W1ES/4
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Re: R4C power supply question
Rob, I don¡¯t recall if you and I reached the same but independent conclusions at the same time, but I discovered the power transformer issue back in 2011 when my R-4C and R-4B underwent thorough
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Paul Christensen
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Re: DRAKE TECHNICAL NET UPDATE ( March 19, 2023 )
I would be game to try 20m, although I don't know if my 2nd-floor-balcony doublet will put out any sort of signal on that band. I'll have a better idea later this week when I finish stringing it up
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Lyndon Nerenberg (VE7TFX/VE6BBM) <lyndon@...>
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Re: R4C power supply question
Hi Doug, Please see comments inserted below. Rob, NC0B Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 11:28 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [DRAKE-RADIO] R4C power supply question Rob, Yes I completely
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Rob Sherwood
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Re: DRAKE TECHNICAL NET UPDATE ( March 19, 2023 )
Collins at 2:00 utc. 14.263 Elkins Wetherill Senior Vice President / Regional Partner Verus Partners, LLC ewetherill@... 484-433-0709
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Elkins Wetherill
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Re: DRAKE TECHNICAL NET UPDATE ( March 19, 2023 )
Mark, I think you are off by an hour. The vintage SSB net is 2pm to 3pm ET Heathkit net 3pm to 4pm ET Swan net 4pm to 5pm ET Don¡¯t forget the Collins net on 14.263 at 4pm ET Plus your Kenwood net at
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Greg Roecker
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Drake service CDs no longer available from K4OAH?
I attempted to order a CD using PayPal. I got a message back from PayPal saying that recipient needed to open a PayPal account and if they don't do that within 10 days the transaction will be
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Bill Leonard N0CU
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Re: DRAKE TECHNICAL NET UPDATE ( March 19, 2023 )
The Collins Collectors Association original 20m net is on or about 14.263 at 2000 UTC on Sunday afternoon. It gets cancelled on major contest weekends via the CCA email list. I can usually get into
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VE7PS
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Re: Rob, Question re your "Custom Front Panel Switch" mod
I tried a 1.0 uF ceramic (because that is all I have on hand) in series with a 33K resistor. I placed this network in parallel with the M RC network and got the desired result with no obvious problems
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Bill Leonard N0CU
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Re: R4C power supply question
Doug, By the looks of it, production ended in 1979. Drake Equipment (wb4hfn.com) ( http://www.wb4hfn.com/DRAKE/DrakeSNDatabase-P2.htm ) The last one that Ron has listed is 29306, so there are probably
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Mark - WB0IQK
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Re: R4C power supply question
Doug, I had the same issue with the filament voltages on my R4-C. I coiled up (I am guessing about 6 ft) of small gauge hookup wire and trimmed it to get the correct voltage. The coil was about 1 1/2
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Bill Leonard N0CU
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Re: DRAKE TECHNICAL NET UPDATE ( March 19, 2023 )
There are 3 vintage nets held on 14.292.5 every Sunday.? If someone wanted to start a Drake net how about either 2pm or 6pm eastern? Would have to coordinate with the NCS's of those nets to let them
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Mark - WB0IQK
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Re: 2-C Receiver
I've never worked on a 2C, but did I read that the shaft (or bushing?) is made of a fibrous material? If so, will that absorb oil and expand? Thanks, Barry - N4BUQ
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n4buq
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Re: R4C 1500hz crystal filter damaged
Rob, I can see the problem with the glass seal failing. ?It¡¯s pretty clear looking carefully at the pin. ?My other three filters are Network Science and I think they will simply never be taken
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Lionel B
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Re: DRAKE TECHNICAL NET UPDATE ( March 19, 2023 )
Why not get some volunteers to start it up on 20? All we need are a few people willing to take turns being NCS. The harder part will be to find the right time and frequency, since there are likely
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Steve Wedge, W1ES/4
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Re: 2-C Receiver
I would first check really carefully...with a loupe or magnifying glass, and a STRONG light to see if the existing knob is not already split perhaps. As far as the control itself...I would avoid spray
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Dave Edwards
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