Typically, on a tube rig, you dip the plate tuning control and this should 
show up on the TW1 as an increase in power.  Then, slightly increase the 
plate loading control.

If someone could build a meter reader that you could hook up to the meter on 
the Tx4 you could tell more accurately, as you would see the dip in current 
as you tune the plate tuning knob.

There are various meter reading circuits.  I think I have one here if you 
need it.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Doug Payne" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2011 5:47 PM
Subject: Re: Re-Drake twins


> Thanks, Howard. I have a TW-1. I was asking how you tune the transmitter?
> Dip the plate....etc.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Howard, W A 9 Y B W
> Sent: Friday, December 09, 2011 2:24 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Re-Drake twins
>
> Hi Doug,
>
> Yes, the TW-1 should work although I have not used one for that purpose 
> yet.
>
> When I used my Drake twins some 20 years ago, I had enough eyesight to 
> read
> the controls and meters.
>
> There is another device, recently developed, mentioned on this list a few
> weeks ago that would serve as a tuning aid also.  I believe it cost around
> $90, this will be your only choice as the TW-1 is no longer made, however,
> you may be able to find one used.
>
> 73's
>
> Howard #3, W A 9 Y B W
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Doug Payne" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, December 09, 2011 11:26 AM
> Subject: Re: Re-Drake twins
>
>
>>I haven't used a C-line since operating field day with my local club back
>>in
>> Dayton in the late 80's. My roommate and several of his friends worked 
>> for
>> R. L. Drake. What fun!
>>
>> As a blind person, how do you tune the transmitter? Does the TW-1 help?
>>
>> Sorry, I've not used tube gear much at all.
>>
>> --Doug, AC7T
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators 
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of Howard, W A 9 Y B W
>> Sent: Friday, December 09, 2011 8:14 AM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: Re-Drake twins
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I have a pair of Drakes, the T-4XB and the R-4B.  I don't have them on 
>> the
>> air yet, however it will be soon.
>>
>> As I mentioned in earlier posts, I have been off the air for 20 years
>> plus.
>> I had the Drakes on the air back then.
>>
>> Personally, I think the "B" line were the best twins.  The "C" line
>> receiver
>> had more filter options, however, I think it was a cheapened version that
>> required you to spend money for features.
>>
>> Mike, there are four cables that connect between the transmitter and
>> receiver and one of them is a special cable that has a 52 ohm impedance
>> and
>> must be used for the injection connection.  These cables are marked with 
>> a
>> little  label wrapped around the cable where the wire enters the molded
>> plug.  The injection cable also has an additional paper tag on the cable
>> warning you to use this special cable in its proper place.  The rest of
>> the
>> cables  are all the same.  These cables are still available in the after
>> market.
>>
>> Pat is correct, if you want to operate AM for example you would have to
>> set
>> the receiver to AM along with the transmitter.  It sounds complicated,
>> however, it is easy.
>>
>> If these radios are in good shape go for it.
>>
>> There are people who can service these radios.
>>
>> I love my Drakes and won't part with them.
>>
>> You will love the audio sound from this receiver.  I am referring to the
>> "B"
>>
>> receiver, I don't know about the "C" version.
>>
>> 73's
>>
>> Howard #3, W A 9 Y B W
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Michael Ryan" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Friday, December 09, 2011 8:35 AM
>> Subject: Re-Drake twins
>>
>>
>>> Hi Curt and all:
>>>
>>> When changing modes on twins, did you change on both the transmitter and
>>> the receiver or did it depend on if either if the transmitter had 
>>> control
>>> or if the receiver had control? Would I have to use two separate
>>> antennas?
>>>
>>> 73:
>>> Michael
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone