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
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