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A legendary American manufacturer of amateur radio equipment, receivers, transmitters, and antenna matching networks.

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The R.L. Drake Company, commonly known as Drake, is a historic brand in the field of amateur radio and communications electronics. Renowned for its engineering excellence, Drake produced some of the most iconic equipment of the mid-20th century, including the acclaimed 2-B receiver and the R-4/T-4 series of transceivers.

While the company eventually transitioned into commercial video and cable headend solutions, its legacy consumer products remain highly prized by ham radio enthusiasts and collectors worldwide. This category provides user manuals, schematics, and service guides for vintage Drake radios, antenna tuners like the MN2700, and related RF accessories.

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Drake 2B Dial Cord Stringing Diagram User Manual

1 Maart 2026
Drake 2B Dial Cord Stringing Diagram Specifications Frequency Coverage: 3.5–4.1, 6.9–7.5, 13.9–14.5, 20.9–21.5, 28.5–29.1 MHz (plus optional ranges). Modes: LSB, USB, AM, CW. Power: 120 VAC, 60 Hz, ~40 W. Sensitivity: < 0.5 µV. Selectivity (‑6 dB):…

Drake B-1000 Matching Transformer Instruction Manual

15 Oktober 2025
Drake B-1000 Matching Transformer General Description The B-1000 Balun is a precision-engineered, bifilar-wound, toroidal, matching transformer designed primarily for use with Drake antenna matching networks. A 4:1 impedance ratio between…

Drake 2-LF 2B Ham Bands Ontvanger Instruksiehandleiding

26 Julie 2025
Drake 2-LF 2B Ham Bands Receiver Specification type: Triple-conversion superheterodyne receiver. Tube Complement: 10 tubes, including a 6BZ6 RF amplifier, 6U8 oscillator/mixer, 6BE6 VFO/mixer, 6BE6 oscillator/mixer, 6BA6 IF amplifier, 6BE6 product detector/BFO,…

DRAKE AA-10 Krag AmpLifier Instruksiehandleiding

23 Januarie 2023
DRAKE AA-10 Krag Amplifier STANDARD WARRANTY R. L. DRAKE COMPANY warrants each new product manufactured by it to be free from defective material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such…

Drake 2-B Receiver Crystal Selection Chart and Guide

Tegniese spesifikasie
Comprehensive chart for selecting crystals for the Drake 2-B receiver, detailing band coverage, band switch settings, and required crystal frequencies. Includes ordering information and technical notes.

Drake B-1000 Balun: Installation and Description

Instruksiegids
Learn about the Drake B-1000 Balun, a precision matching transformer for antenna systems. This guide covers its general description, specifications, and installation for open wire and long wire antennas.

Drake T-4XB Sender Instruksiehandleiding

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Comprehensive instruction manual for the Drake T-4XB Transmitter, detailing its specifications, controls, installation, operation, and service information. Covers SSB, CW, and AM modes, with guidance on power supplies, antennas, and…

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  • What is the Drake MN2700?

    The Drake MN2700 is a matching network antenna tuner designed to match the impedance of a transmitter to various antenna systems across amateur radio bands.

  • What are the main functions of the Drake B-1000 Balun?

    The B-1000 is a 4:1 impedance matching transformer designed to extend the tuning range of Drake matching networks, allowing for operation with balanced feedlines.

  • What bands does the Drake 2B receiver cover?

    The Drake 2B is a triple-conversion superheterodyne receiver covering standard amateur bands (80, 40, 20, 15, and 10 meters) with selectable sideband modes.

  • Can the Drake DDS R-4C VFO be used with other radios?

    Yes, the DDS R-4C Remote VFO is designed for Drake 4-line and SPR-4 equipment but is adaptable to other brands and can function as an RF generator from 100kHz to 160MHz.