The meter reader that I use for my rotor meter I built back in the 60s I
could read four meters and one was across the Drake T 4 X C. I mounted a
quarter inch jack on the rear panel and ran wires to the meter which worked
well. It was the one in the B T P. Good luck and 73
Ed K7UC
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From: "Steve" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2011 12:02 PM
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Re-Drake twins
> 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
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