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