[Boatanchors] Drake 2B

[Mark K3MSB]

The Drake 2B can receive in 600 KHz segments between 3.5 and 30 Mhz with the
proper crystals.

Mark K3MSB

On Sat, Jun 4, 2011 at 9:32 PM, David C. Hallam <dhallam at knology.net> wrote:

> It's been a long time since I owned a 2B, but I don't think it will make
> a very good SWL receiver.  It was made for ham bands of the 1960's.  It
> can probably be made to receive on some other frequencies but that may
> be limited.
>
> David
> KW4DH
>
> On 6/4/2011 5:30 PM, Joe Connor wrote:
> > Today, I picked up a very beat-up Drake 2B at a garage sale, and I need
> some help and advice:
> >
> > 1.  The set works well on 80m and 40m but does not seem to work on 10m,
> 15m or 20m. What should I be looking at to diagnose the problem? Am I
> correct in suspecting the crystals for those bands? (For the record, I had
> to replace the 6U8, which had lost vacuum, and I have to replace the 6BF6,
> which tests bad). I used a signal generator and could not get a signal
> through on 10m, 15m or 20m.
> >
> > 2.  Eventually, I would like to use this receiver for SWLing. Can anyone
> recommend a source for crystals? Anyone have any extras for sale?
> >
> > 3. Are there any other known issues with the 2B or any suggested mods
> that I should be aware of?
> >
> > As always, thank you for your advice and guidance.
> >
> >
> >                               Joe Connor
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