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Post by KneeBiter on Dec 13, 2015 8:42:27 GMT -5
Anyone out here heard from Alan FIXR from tubesplus?
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Post by Sandbagger on Dec 13, 2015 9:29:57 GMT -5
Anyone out here heard from Alan FIXR from tubesplus? He hasn't been on here since April of 2014, but several of us have talked with him over the air since then. I've also seen posts from people who have had radios worked on by him fairly recently, so I'm guessing he's still around. |
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Post by thehobo on Dec 13, 2015 10:05:11 GMT -5
say hey, had a couple of emails with alan a day ago on a radio subject.. do email him once in a while..
so he is still around just not active on the forums i believe..
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Post by KneeBiter on Dec 13, 2015 17:12:45 GMT -5
I sent him a Tram D201 HW over a year ago to have work done. All was good and no rush on the radio. In the past year I have emailed with him many times and purchased many parts from him. Once I started asking if he would be getting to the Tram anytime soon he stopped replying to me. I have sent him many emails and left a voicemail and he will not respond.
I am not sure if I might have said something to offend him. Not sure how to proceed. I like Alan and though he was a real throwback honest guy. But after numerous emails and no responce I am not having a good feeling about the radio.
Not sure if something happened to it or what but a reply would be good. If I did or said something to upset him a reply and letting me know so I could make it right would be good.
If someone that is friends with him could maybe find out what has happened and let me know I would appreciate it. I have sent big radios to him in the past. Always had a great experience. He has always been trustworthy and sent parts with no money and I sent payment later. Not many people would do that. So I am at a loss as to why he cut off all communication with me when I asked if he would be getting to my Tram soon.
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Post by Sandbagger on Dec 13, 2015 18:04:20 GMT -5
I sent him a Tram D201 HW over a year ago to have work done. All was good and no rush on the radio. In the past year I have emailed with him many times and purchased many parts from him. Once I started asking if he would be getting to the Tram anytime soon he stopped replying to me. I have sent him many emails and left a voicemail and he will not respond. I am not sure if I might have said something to offend him. Not sure how to proceed. I like Alan and though he was a real throwback honest guy. But after numerous emails and no responce I am not having a good feeling about the radio. Not sure if something happened to it or what but a reply would be good. If I did or said something to upset him a reply and letting me know so I could make it right would be good. If someone that is friends with him could maybe find out what has happened and let me know I would appreciate it. I have sent big radios to him in the past. Always had a great experience. He has always been trustworthy and sent parts with no money and I sent payment later. Not many people would do that. So I am at a loss as to why he cut off all communication with me when I asked if he would be getting to my Tram soon. Such a sudden departure from his normal business practices, would seem to suggest a personal issue affecting his time and availability. Hopefully he will respond to you when he gets some free time. |
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Post by KneeBiter on Dec 13, 2015 18:24:27 GMT -5
Well I was hoping it was a down email or internet. But a friend that has Facebook says he is posting on there on the regular. And the hobo has emailed with him a few days ago so I think there is something more going on.
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Post by captbarry on Dec 14, 2015 19:32:31 GMT -5
Wow, this is not like Alan at all. A great tech and a great guy to do business with, always felt like I was dealing with a friend. It's been six months or so since I talked to him about a 100,000 mile tune up on my Mark IVA and he was too busy to get to it then. Hope this all gets worked out..........
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Post by KneeBiter on Dec 14, 2015 21:06:44 GMT -5
I felt the same way about him. I tried again and still no response.
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Post by EagleIII on Dec 17, 2015 22:42:18 GMT -5
Well I was hoping it was a down email or internet. But a friend that has Facebook says he is posting on there on the regular. And the hobo has emailed with him a few days ago so I think there is something more going on. Just curious, how do you find Alan on Face Book? I've tried his name and tubesplus. |
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Post by blue on Feb 15, 2016 23:46:36 GMT -5
Hello everyone. First off I'm new guy. Was looking at another topic when I saw this. Alan did a refit of my MKIVA about 3 years ago I couldn't have been happier. Yea it took close to a year but my old radio is better than it ever has been. Following that I sent him a Golden Eagle 750. UPS crushed it and it took 4 months to get that settled. I sent Alan messages that all was done and later learned for whatever he says he didn't get them. Six months ago I finally got a response from him and it was somewhat hateful said he wasn't sure if he was going to fix it and would let me know. Have never heard from him since. I sent a message a couple nights ago just to let me know what shipping was and to return it to me. During this whole time on other forums I sent private messages and an email or two thru Tubes plus and never got a response. The messages I sent were good will trying to find out why I could not get a response. I am terribly sorry that these things have happened, I was delighted to finally find someone that actually knew how to repair my antiques. I hope things haven't gone south for him personally as wish him no ill will. Once again I am on the hunt for somebody that's knowledgeable on these old monsters and can get them back on the air.
Sincerely, Blue
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Post by blue on Feb 16, 2016 19:26:52 GMT -5
Well things are a little happier. Got an E-mail from Alan and looks like hes going to fix my amp. Still don't know if he's been having any personal trouble. We all hope not and that's all's well.
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Post by Sandbagger on Feb 16, 2016 22:11:13 GMT -5
Well things are a little happier. Got an E-mail from Alan and looks like hes going to fix my amp. Still don't know if he's been having any personal trouble. We all hope not and that's all's well. Blue Clearly something's happened to affect Alan's normal routine. But that is his business, and if he wants to elaborate to his customers, that's his choice. I wish him well with whatever he's dealing with. |
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Post by KneeBiter on Jul 13, 2016 22:34:12 GMT -5
Well here is what has happened since my first post. After I posted this Alan emailed me and said he would get my Tram back to me as soon as he could get it boxed up. After a few weeks I emailed him several times asking if he would get it back to me. He then said he would. I waited a few more weeks and nothing.
I texted him, emailed him and let him know I am going to contact the authorities if he does not respond. He is posting on facebook on the regular so he is online and alive. A real shame that it had to turn to this.
I sent him a mint Tram D201 hand wired that had very little use to redo for me. He even commented on how clean it was and looked like it was never used. I HAVE ALL THE EMAILS.
Now almost 2 years later he will not return it to me or return my emails . If I do not hear from him by Friday I am going to my local police station and asking how I should proceed. I figure at this point I will never see it again but I am not going to sleep on this matter. Alan I know you are reading this or someone is sending you a copy of this. PLEASE RETURN MY RADIO.
I will post this on every radio forum I belong to and have friends post on the ones I dont. Once I see where we stand.
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Post by bill on Jul 15, 2016 20:13:38 GMT -5
Phone HIS Local Police Department and explain the situation and see if they can visit the Address he shows on his Website... Looking at Google Earth, it appears to be his Home, nestled amongst Acres and Acres of Farm Land... I had a problem with a HAM's Widow in Florida that shipped me a piece of Equipment that UPS Damaged... UPS paid her for the Damaged Item, AFTER I had UPS' Insurance Adjuster in my Home and he said to Box it up and wait for UPS to pick it up... UPS paid Her for the Damaged Item as they said I was NOT their Customer by Contract... SHE NEVER SENT ME THE MONEY !!! She got PAID TWICE... Once by Me, then again by UPS... I kept emailing her asking for my Money, repeatedly... I phoned Her a few times and every time she was so Drunk, she didn't even make any sense on the Phone... I guess she took losing her Husband rather hard and hit the Bottle too hard... I had to get ahold of her Local Police and they visited Her and Phoned Me from her House... She admitted to being PAID TWICE and told the Officer she would send me the Money... I got the Money, but if I had never phoned her Local Police, I would not have... Might be time for a Road Trip.... It's only 14 Hours, about 850 Miles, One Way, from you.... Good Luck... It's time to start working on your own Equipment.... Yes, He's on Facebook posting recently there.... His Herman Munster Post is hilarious.... It mentions "Character"...... Alan; Keep reading that Post and LOOK in the Mirror...... www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008032786807 |
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Post by KneeBiter on Jul 16, 2016 0:23:33 GMT -5
I will give him another week. After that my local police dept will contact his local dept. They only have 3 cars so that tells you how small they are. I truly hope he steps up and makes good. I understand that he has some problems over there but so do I and most everybody out here. That is no reason to avoid someone. Just make it right and its over. 2 years is a long time and even longer when he told me several times he will send it back and then disappears again.
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Post by mrgumby OT21 on Jul 17, 2016 12:48:57 GMT -5
why wait another week after this long you should know by now that you will never see your radio again...i noticed alan dissapeared from all the other radio sites also..kinda make me wonder why..maybe he screwed other people over just like you...you can also contact the federal authorities when a parcel is involved....i looked at his face book site ..seems he stopped all activities..just recently ..I wonder if he is watching the forums.... maybe he's in hiding since so many are looking for him..don t stop or give up ,,there are plenty of legal ways to get whats yours
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Post by Sandbagger on Jul 17, 2016 14:44:00 GMT -5
why wait another week after this long you should know by now that you will never see your radio again...i noticed alan dissapeared from all the other radio sites also..kinda make me wonder why..maybe he screwed other people over just like you...you can also contact the federal authorities when a parcel is involved....i looked at his face book site ..seems he stopped all activities..just recently ..I wonder if he is watching the forums.... maybe he's in hiding since so many are looking for him..don t stop or give up ,,there are plenty of legal ways to get whats yours People who have had great reputations in the past don't usually turn around and become unscrupulous people all of a sudden. While there could be a sinister reason for his departure from the radio scene, it's also possible that Alan has had sudden serious health or family problems that have forced him to curtail his forum and other radio activities. I know this doesn't excuse leaving loose ends like this, but it may explain the reason for it. |
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Post by bill on Jul 17, 2016 16:34:32 GMT -5
Mr. Gumby et all, Alan posted to Facebook 2 HOURS AGO TODAY... 2:30 PM EST 07 / 17 / 2016.... Before that, 07 / 13 / 2016.... SO, He is on the Internet STILL, just NOT within Radio Groups...  THAT is a Bad Sign, no matter how you look at it, as there is ONLY 1 Internet... It is fair to say that He has read the Complaints.... I have had the Major Shipping Companies come to My Residence to Pick-up Packages I wanted Shipped... So, Unless he Died, I guess there is, NO EXCUSE.... He is obviously NOT Dead... I see his Legal Name is shown on Facebook : Michael Alan Price |
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Post by BionicChicken on Jul 24, 2016 7:51:07 GMT -5
As I am sure you all are aware that Alan does have a day job and has been working a lot of overtime. That is something many people do not do these days. Equipment repair comes after that.
I do know that he has been having internet problems for a while also. I don't know anything about anyone else's dealings but he has always been straight up with me and provided excellent service.
And I am sure that everyone who has dealt with Alan has benefited from him at one time either through parts sent for free or advice on how to check for problems.
I don't know what is going on and there may be more to the story than is being told. Three sides to every story......your side, my side, and the truth. Not saying anyone is lying, but it is what it is.
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Post by KneeBiter on Jul 24, 2016 8:44:12 GMT -5
It is what it is ??
I have every email from day 1. I understand he works. So do I. I understand he has problems. So do I. I understand it takes time. 2 years??
Here is the latest update. After not hearing from Alan after trying and trying I made the original post here. Within a couple of days he emailed me and was upset about my post and promised he would send my radio back to me.
I apologized to him and felt bad. Once again benifit of the doubt. Months went by no radio. I emailed him several more times. He finally got back to me and said he was feeling better and would send my radio back. Once again he did not. I then sent him an email to both addresses I have for him almost every day. Couple of more months no reply.
I then texted all 3 phone numbers I had for him. The week went by with no responce.
I then came here and and posted that update. Within a day I get a text from someone with one of the phone numbers. Said it was his wife and was just replying to the text telling me she would let Alan know to send my radio back. Then she told me a few private things and let me know Alan has no Internet but is able to post on Facebook with someone's phone. I never mentioned Facebook in the text which leads me to believe this thread got his attention once again as it was meant to do. I replied with if he can Facebook he can email.
There were many texts back and forth and all I kept asking for was my radio back. She asked me if I posted that Alan was a Thief on the Internet. I told her I DID NOT. I have never called Alan a thief.
As I said we all have problems. But 2 years with many times being told it was coming back and then no reply. Not a good move.
She also asked me what kind of friend I was? That confused me. I replied with what kind of friend was he to keep telling me it was coming back and not replying to me. Also told the person I was done texting and just want my radio back.
Friday night I received a tracking number. Looks like there is a package on its way. I will wait for it to arrive with fingers crossed hoping it is my radio in the condition it was when sent almost 2 years ago.
If it is in fact then this thread is closed on my part. I always thought Alan was a great guy. I even posted that on this forum. But the way he avoided me anytime I asked a question about my Tram D201 and went silent until this thread makes me really confused.
I had asked him many times when I started noticing the pattern. Did I say something or do something to offend you? He never replied. I did have emails with him after asking that question and he never said a thing.
And to reiterate.
I have every email I have ever had with Alan from day 1 and all the texts I had last week with someone saying it was his wife. (never had voice contact with the person so it is just text to me)
With that I am not a liar and never will be.
It is what it is !
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Post by KneeBiter on Jul 24, 2016 9:03:38 GMT -5
Also want to point out. I do not enjoy coming on the forum and posting this. You can search all the radio forums and will see it is not my thing to do so. I like reading and helping, When I can. Not into the nonsense. I wish nothing but the best to Alan and truly hope everything is ok. This thread was started to just try and get my radio back. Not to trash anyone. I will update once the package arrives. Fingers crossed.
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Post by BionicChicken on Jul 24, 2016 16:40:17 GMT -5
Maybe I worded that wrong. I didn't say anyone was lying...period. If it came across that way I apologize. The "is what it is" statement could have been better worded by saying that's my 2 cents I guess as I don't have a dog in this race.
I understand you have had problems, I also understand that this is unlike Alan. I have known him many years. I hope that everything works out for you.
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Post by KneeBiter on Jul 25, 2016 14:38:53 GMT -5
Just an update. Received the radio today. Did not have a chance to check it over yet. It is a shame I had to wait all this time and chase it down. Also do not feel good about having to start this thread but it did what it was intended to do. Almost 2 years is a long time to wait and receive your radio back still not repaired. I am truly sorry for any problems Alan might be having and wish nothing but the best for him. As I said before, We all have problems. Now to get back to life. Thanks everyone out here.
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Post by BBB on Jul 25, 2016 19:42:06 GMT -5
Wow, just wow. Glad you got the Tram back. Another CB forum mentioned a guy in PA that works on them. Brian maybe? The other site has problems retaining posts. Its like they evaporate, so the post that I saw just yesterday that mentioned he had the Tram repaired at the shop in PA is gone... for now. I'll look to see if it shows up again and get the repair guy's name.
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Post by bill on Jul 26, 2016 19:08:56 GMT -5
Nomad or 2600 here knows how to repair it and more for sure and usually accepts Carry-In / Carry-Out Service, BUT I will let Him speak for Himself... www.nomadradio.comGreg Barkett www.goldeneagleradios.com can do it too, but not sure whether he accepts Ship-In / Ship-Out Service, or not... From what I understand it takes 4-1/2 Hours more or less for a Restoration... Plus Parts... Plus Shipping, both ways... SO, No matter how you look at it, it will not be Inexpensive... No offense to ANY Technician !!! They say ; Know your Radio Electronics or know your Technician better ... I paid $795.00 for a Tram D201A New in the Box in 1978..... A Browning MK IVA at that time was $895.00 New... I have both Radios, although I did not buy the Browning MK IVA New... Nor have I restored it... I have restored the Tram D201A though, myself... |
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Post by 2600 on Jul 27, 2016 0:38:16 GMT -5
Thanks for the plug, Bill.
Not trying to hijack, but I refuse to chime in on someone else's dispute.
At all.
I have no dog in that "fight", so to speak.
Yes, we do still repair that model. I won't ship that one. Just not durable enough to survive modern shipping methods. Old Goats like to whine that things were better in the "good old days". Not gonna challenge that one for now, but in 40 years the shipping business has changed. And it's not so much the business but the technology. You CAN'T treat large items like a Tram gently enough to protect them and still compete. Costs too much to be that slow and that careful. Not gonna happen in this lifetime.
I pack any item I ship for airdrop. Mostly this keeps me out of trouble. The D201 just is not built that way. The first Tram I packed up and shipped to someone was around 30 years ago. It arrived with all but the two large tubes rolling around loose inside. By some miracle, none of them broke. This customer had a clue and an owner's manual. Got the right ones in the right sockets and was happy with how it worked.
Big relief. And a big lesson. Never ship a D201.
Little-know trivia fact: Tram had so many problems with tubes popping out of the circuit-board sockets during shipment that they began putting Loc-Tite on the tube pins at the factory. Sure baffled me the first time I tried to pull a 6GH8 tube out of one of these radios. I used the padded tongs, and had to pull like hell. It popped loose from the socket with a "PONG" sound. But soon as I plugged it back in, there was no spring-force friction. Tube just slid loosely into and back out of the socket. Not hard to predict that when I powered it up, wiggling that tube made the audio come and go.
Oops. A low-power microscope revealed a brown "scuzz" on the pins of the tubes in all the brand-new D201A radios. Looked like LocTite, quacked like a.......
Maybe I'll write a more-detailed post about tube sockets in Tram D201 radios, but the bottom line is I won't do the job unless it's carried in and back out.
This annoys a great many people, but it's not my fault.
This is one of the "mileage" issues that determine how insane a repair cost will be. For each loose tube socket figure a $35 or $45 bump to the bill. For a radio with five loose 9-pin sockets, that's a bottom-line influence you will feel.
And a low-mileage unit with NO loose sockets is definitely a cheaper job. And just as rare as a 1977 car with under 5000 original miles.
In 1975 you could ship a monster carton like the D201's original shipper by Greyhound freight. Just went in the baggage compartment with the passengers' suitcases. Handled very little and with no drop-kicking. Drawback was you had to show up and claim it at the local bus station, but this worked for fragile stuff. Even by 1976 or 77 UPS had changed this picture in a way that made the LocTite seem like a viable solution. I suspect it was UPS and their handling practices that prompted Tram to try the LocTite trick.
But even for work that gets carried in the door here, the wait is ridiculous.
Our backlog may or may not drop down to 5 weeks by the middle of September or so. Its longer than that now.
Not gonna whine about getting enough hired help with the right skills. Wouldn't be any point. But the frustrations you feel finding a shop are right up there with my frustrations finding labor to help run one. Sorta the same problem, at both the 'retail' and 'wholesale' level, so to speak.
"Good help is hard to find" is what my grandpa used to say. I suppose some problems are older than any of us.
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Post by Sandbagger on Jul 27, 2016 8:00:13 GMT -5
Thanks for the plug, Bill. .......... But even for work that gets carried in the door here, the wait is ridiculous. Our backlog may or may not drop down to 5 weeks by the middle of September or so. Its longer than that now. Not gonna whine about getting enough hired help with the right skills. Wouldn't be any point. But the frustrations you feel finding a shop are right up there with my frustrations finding labor to help run one. Sorta the same problem, at both the 'retail' and 'wholesale' level, so to speak. "Good help is hard to find" is what my grandpa used to say. I suppose some problems are older than any of us. 73 There does seem to be a good deal of interest in restoring older tube rigs. I assume this comes from all of the guys who are in their 50's - 70's now, who were around during the late 60's thru the 80's when CB was a big deal, and they're "rediscovering" their youthful fun, by collecting classic rigs. The problem is that most local CB shops don't want to deal with older rigs and the comprehensive work involved in putting a vintage rig back to rights again. Finding "good help" to tackle these rigs means someone who was most likely around when the rig was made and is familiar with them. Hard to do with someone who's only 30 years old. Yea, it's not rocket science and anyone who wants to learn it probably could if the desire is there. But I don't know many younger people who want to go backward in technology.... I have people regularly ask me to "get back into it". Maybe when I approach retirement, I might get back into the "old school" radio repair and restoration. A few extra sheckles in the bank and something to occupy my time. But for now, I'm far too busy..... |
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Post by bill on Jul 27, 2016 9:58:59 GMT -5
I apologize, as previously I should have written : I restored that Tram D201A Myself, WITH THE HELP FROM NOMAD... Nomad had written an Article titled the "100,000 Mile Tune-Up" for the D201A and the D201 Radios with Circuit Boards... Nomad has written a few Restoration Articles, including Browning Radios... That is WHAT began my Tinkering with Electronics in order to Repair and then Restore the D201A... I don't remember the exact Part Number, but a 1/4 Watt Resistor STOPPED the Radio, DEAD... It took a while to find IT and a trip to Radio Shack (R.I.P.) here in Town brought the Radio back to Life... BEFORE it quit again due to Old Age Components, I restored it... The Tram D201A Owner's Manual is GREAT, as it is also a Service Manual !!! Sure does makes things easier !!! One can find the Tram Manuals here, and so much more on this Website www.cbtricks.com/radios/tram/index.htmBack in the Day, there was a Publication; Secret CB... Radio Modifications... Including the D201 / D201A... Disclaimer : You are on your own if you decide to use this Information and something goes wrong... DO NOT SHOOT THE MESSENGER !!! www.cbtricks.com/pub/secret_cb/index.htmAs far as Converting the D201A to Transmit as well as Receive on the VFO Side of the Radio, Years ago it was said there was more than 1 WAY to do it, AND it was said that 1 WAY was "better" than the other... I believe Nomad had written the Conversion Method elsewhere, which I assumed was the "Better" way... Once Converted, one would hope to use a Frequency Counter to know WHERE they were while Operating on the VFO Side of the Radio... Suggestions were made by Nomad and other(s) as far as the Frequency Counter to use... A Glenn 326G, I believe ? , BUT the Glenn WAS NOT used as the VFO, just for the Counter... ANOTHER was the Para Dynamics ( Astatic ? ) PDC-256 www.cbtricks.com/miscellaneous/equipment/para_dynamics/pdc_256/index.htm I think ? , there was another ?? Both Counters were chosen due to the ability to set the Frequency Offset the Radio used.... ( I apologize, but it appears I have forgotten more than I thought I knew... ) With the PDC-256, it will read Correctly on AM, but on ONLY 1 Sideband, the other SB one had to do simple Math to know where one actually was.... With the Glenn, it had internal DIP Switches too, to set the Offset, and somewhere in this Computer, I have a Photo of where those Switches would be Set and I believe Nomad had provided the Photo somewhere ? As I mentioned the PDC-256, that is what I have... I had hoped to Power the PDC-256 from the Tram, SO I purchased a Tram BA Board from Nomad, which ALSO allowed me to Power it... The Tram BA Board's Operating Voltage is 14.4 Volts, I believe ? BUT Nomad's BA Board ALSO provided 12 Volts for the PDC-256... I believe Nomad NOW has an "Improved" BA Board or Version II ? ( I apologize Nomad, IF this is a "Customer Only" available item Reserved for the Walk-In Customers ) With Nomad's BA Board, come New Pins, as this is a Plug-In Board, like many of the Circuit Boards in the Tram which is a whole other Subject to Discuss, as anything that Plugs-In, CAN be a possible problem... Nomad's BA Board came with Square Pins... Place the Pins in the BA Board and then Solder it into the Radio... The other Technician I mentioned previously has New BA Boards available too, BUT NO 12 Volt Feature.... YES, One can Rebuild the Stock BA Board too... BUT, People report EXCESSIVE HEAT caused to the Circuit Board due to standing close to the 6L6GC Tube and claim to have had Damaged Circuit Board Traces because of this... That was NOT the case here and I could have Rebuilt it, following Nomad's suggestions, where he recommends " Upgrading the BA Board " with better Components able to possibly withstand the Heat better in the Long Run... Possibly worth mentioning, during the Production Runs of the D201A, there was "possibly", 3 Versions... ?? This is just what I read, or saw, or was made aware of... ?? 1 Version had T-100 ? present... 1 Version had T-100 not present... 1 was a Totally "Different" Animal... This Version seems to be the "Last Version" Produced before Tram Closed their Doors.... It can be Visually Identified by the BA Board's Configuration or the way it was Built... Nomad wrote an Article "Danger Will Robinson ! How to avoid setting your Tram D201 / D201A on Fire " related to the Differing BA Board !!! Here is just a Couple of Sentences in Quotes from Nomad ; " For you tech geeks out there, what they did was to change that audio tube from cathode bias (sometimes called "self" bias) to a fixed-bias arrangement that added a half-inch thumbwheel trimpot hanging beneath the solder side of the main audio pc board. This "late"-version BA board has JUMPER WIRES where the older version has two resistors, a fuse and a capacitor. " ... My D201A came from the Factory with " Fixed-Bias "..... Nomad has Instructions elsewhere, to Reverse that Version back to the Version that came BEFORE it, as He states it is Better or more stable... Many of Nomad's Articles INCLUDE Photos, for a better understanding... SORRY NOMAD, as you have already done the Work elsewhere and possibly Members here will probably ALSO like to SEE what you have done... The Information is within the CBTricks Forum, that no longer accepts, New Members.... Sadly... Upon the Internet, there are MANY Tram D201 / D201A Modifications available, if one does the Research... So many, that I bought ANOTHER D201A to Experiment with, SOMEDAY... Every once in a while on EBay a Tram D201A will appear that is HIGHLY MODIFIED as shown in Photos... I have seen them with a Mysterious Additional Tube... I have also seen them with a 6146 Final... 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Post by mark4 on Dec 15, 2016 22:22:15 GMT -5
I still fix them for friends. I burned myself out fixing and building NOS Mark IVA
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Post by Trapper_267 on Mar 4, 2017 19:43:37 GMT -5
I'v been chatting with Alan on Face Book and he's very busy. New management at his work has him tied up at the moment.
I don't know about his previous encounter's have been with being MIA.
I'm hope'n he will get back into the groove soon.
C-ya Trapp
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