Re: [AMRadio] MCM Electronics digital multimeter for $2.99

2009-09-24 Thread sbjohnston
Robert W4RL wrote: >And also true gifts that are unconditionally given to friends and strangers >are those that need not be mentioned publicly, as if so, they are not gifts >but hidden agendas by the giver. Yes, this is rather sad. Huh? The only mentions of getting meters to give as gifts I saw

Re: [AMRadio] MCM Electronics digital multimeter for $2.99

2009-09-24 Thread Jim Isbell, W5JAI
> And of course, at a hamfest, you can look at a guy's price for > something and shake your head and walk on if you don't like it. Or > offer him less. I second that motion. When dealing with a small number of items, a high percentage profit is needed to make it worth the time. If they bought 1

Re: [AMRadio] MCM Electronics digital multimeter for $2.99

2009-09-24 Thread sbjohnston
Bernie wrote: >I guess we can see from some comments that it must be normal to mark up an >item 200 to 300 percent to make a few bucks at a hamvention. I find that >rather sad. Bernie I believe someone said they could buy some meters at $3 plus shipping, then bring them to a hamfest and sell

Re: [AMRadio] Microphone recomendation

2009-09-24 Thread Bob Peters
There is a Brand New mixer up on E Bay right now ...It is a TASCAM ...Very nice quality...Make him an offer of more than $259 and I bet he will take it... Auction ## is 290352965894 All XLR an 1/4" ...I would love to have it but no MOOLA right now... Bob W1PE -Original Message- From:

Re: [AMRadio] Microphone recomendation

2009-09-24 Thread sbjohnston
This Logitek rack mixer has XLRs and TRS phone jacks on the back, not bad. Steve WD8DAS sbjohns...@aol.com http://www.wd8das.net/ - Radio is your best entertainment value. - -Or

Re: [AMRadio] MCM Electronics digital multimeter for $2.99

2009-09-24 Thread Robert Lawson
Yes Bernie I agree. And also true gifts that are unconditionally given to friends and strangers are those that need not be mentioned publicly, as if so, they are not gifts but hidden agendas by the giver. Yes, this is rather sad. But what goes around, comes around. I think though for some th

Re: [AMRadio] MCM Electronics digital multimeter for $2.99

2009-09-24 Thread Bernie Doran
I guess we can see from some comments that it must be normal to mark up an item 200 to 300 percent to make a few bucks at a hamvention. I find that rather sad. Bernie - Original Message - From: "Bob Peters" To: "'Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service'" Sent: Thursday, Septemb

Re: [AMRadio] better meter, same price

2009-09-24 Thread Jim Isbell, W5JAI
Have you tried the Yellow one? I have some of both and the Red ones seem to be the more durable. But at $2.99 each I dont realy worry about having one blow because usually several of the scales are usually still usable. I mark the meter as to its defective scales, throw it in a drawer to wait un

Re: [AMRadio] Microphone recomendation

2009-09-24 Thread Paul Christensen
> Not sure that Euro or Phoenix connectors were around (or at least readily > available) when these beasties were built. Strictly 1970's low tech. Bill AD5OL They were around in 1995 -- the last time I had seen a Logitek Mixer installed. Other options existed then as well, including 6, 9, 12, a

Re: [AMRadio] Microphone recomendation

2009-09-24 Thread BILL GUYGER
Not sure that Euro or Phoenix connectors were around (or at least readily available) when these beasties were built. Strictly 1970's low tech. Bill AD5OL From: Paul Christensen To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2

Re: [AMRadio] Microphone recomendation

2009-09-24 Thread Paul Christensen
> Amen to Steve's comments on Logitek. They run 120V. from the back panel to > the power switch on the front panel on a piece of Belden 8451 shieded pair > audio cable bundled in with the microphone lines from the back panel > connectors. Shall we say less than "best engineering practices". And

Re: [AMRadio] better meter, same price

2009-09-24 Thread Greg Mijal
My experience with the little red wonders have been mixed. They will blow if you try to read large amounts of current. Also, on the highest voltage range there was a 50 v dc difference between the two meters I was using to check out a plate supply. I think the manufacturer was more interested

Re: [AMRadio] Microphone recomendation

2009-09-24 Thread BILL GUYGER
Amen to Steve's comments on Logitek. They run 120V.  from the back panel to the power switch on the front panel on a piece of Belden 8451 shieded pair audio cable bundled in with the microphone lines from the back panel connectors. Shall we say less than "best engineering practices". Kind of han

Re: [AMRadio] Microphone recomendation

2009-09-24 Thread Paul Christensen
> found a better rackmount mixer to replace it yet. I'd like to get a > Pacific Recorders NewsMixer but haven't found one priced cheap enough > for my budget. I would check with Mooretronix. Although they primarily service PR&E product, from time-to-time they also have reconditioned consoles av

Re: [AMRadio] Microphone recomendation, a query...

2009-09-24 Thread Todd Carpenter
Just for curiosity, has anyone built and used the homebrew boom mic and used it from the article in QST a few years ago? -Original Message- From: Todd, KA1KAQ Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 12:56 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Microphone r

Re: [AMRadio] Cheapo meters

2009-09-24 Thread sbjohnston
Another factor of the cheap meter in question is its size. I believe it is smaller than the Harbor Freight units. Maybe that has a play in the voltage limit. Dimensions: 3 5/8" (H) x 2" (W) x 1" (D) Shipping wasn't a problem as I was ordering a several other items from the flyer. Steve WD8

Re: [AMRadio] Microphone recomendation

2009-09-24 Thread sbjohnston
>Is that Logitek from Fair Radio ?  No, but maybe they have them too. I got this one free from a fellow broadcaster who was otherwise going to throw it away. It is really too noisy (hiss) for my taste, but free is hard to beat, and I haven't found a better rackmount mixer to replace it yet.

Re: [AMRadio] MCM Electronics digital multimeter for $2.99

2009-09-24 Thread sbjohnston
ken wrote: >did you mean $10.49 ? No, I paid $2.99. I placed an order from the flyer I received in the mail yesterday. The meter, item 72-7940 is shown on the cover and page 34. When you enter an order online you enter the catalog's promo/source code. In this case it would be WR99. The f

[AMRadio] better meter, same price

2009-09-24 Thread Jim Isbell, W5JAI
The $2.99 meter at Harbor freight has removable leads, 1000VDC and 750VAC ranges, Ohms200 to 2000K, 10ADC and 200maAC and includes a transistor tester and back lighting. I usually buy 5 each time I am in there and I sometimes use them as panel meters in projects if there is room behind the panel.

Re: [AMRadio] Fasten your seatbelts - here we go for another ARRL ride

2009-09-24 Thread manualman
The proposal study seems to focus on the VHF/UHF FM repeaters (currently 15 or 20kHz channel spacing - based on 70's and 80's design criteria) and moving to narrowband channel spacing (12 kHz or less). Since more and more narrowband equipment is coming into service these days, and things like D-ST

Re: [AMRadio] Cheapo meters

2009-09-24 Thread AirRadio
Hi hi, just like my cheapo meter I bought for a dxpedition, thought it would be ideal just incase it got lost or broken, works OK but 'Key up' anywhere near it and it just goes into 'random mode', You get what you pay for... ;-) 73 Max M0GHQ - Original Message - From: "CL in NC" To:

[AMRadio] Cheapo meters

2009-09-24 Thread CL in NC
This is a good deal on sale, but like fellow noted, 9 bucks to ship it is steep.  Harbor Freight sells 3 different meters of this type, the cheapest being $5 all the time, and usually goes on sale for a couple bucks. These have detachable leads too.  Check them out if you have one in town, and s

Re: [AMRadio] MCM Electronics digital multimeter for $2.99

2009-09-24 Thread Bob Peters
Tom I have three of those coffee mugs purchased at Kroger... I just wish they were larger... I use the large Starbucks mug for my coffee now but the Radio mugs are in the space... You are sooo right on giving someone something... I am for ever sending people stuff and they want to pay and I tell th

Re: [AMRadio] MCM Electronics digital multimeter for $2.99

2009-09-24 Thread Bob Peters
Yep I just ordered 20...Great Hamfest Material...Sell for 7 to 8 at a hamfest Bob W1PE -Original Message- From: amradio-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:amradio-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tom Chesek Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2009 11:16 AM To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Am

Re: [AMRadio] MCM Electronics digital multimeter for $2.99

2009-09-24 Thread Vic Mukal
My favorite Fluke meter stays on my workbench for the boatanchor tasks but these bargain meters are fine for the garage/auto work, around the house, for emergencies where voltages over 300volts are rare. As said in other posts, there is a place in our tech environment for a $3 that we won't care i

Re: [AMRadio] MCM Electronics digital multimeter for $2.99

2009-09-24 Thread David Knepper
Peter, a piece of junk. Thanks  David Knepper, W3ST-W3CRA Publisher of the Collins Journal and Secretary to the Collins Radio Association www.collinsra.com ---Original Message--- From: Peter Wittenberg Date: 9/24/2009 11:50:57 AM To: 'Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service

Re: [AMRadio] MCM Electronics digital multimeter for $2.99

2009-09-24 Thread Tom Chesek
The shipping to ZIP 17070 would have been $9.99 for 10 and $11.99 for 20, so buy in bulk to get the most out of your shipping cost. - Original Message - From: "Vic Mukal" To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2009 11:35 AM Subject: Re: [AMR

Re: [AMRadio] MCM Electronics digital multimeter for $2.99

2009-09-24 Thread Tom Chesek
For $3 it is a good move if you only need a basic meter. It is nice to have one in your car if you run into car problems. Your kids and grandkids can use them to check batteries for their gadgets. You are correct that you won't be doing an HV work in your boatanchors. The only downside that I se

Re: [AMRadio] MCM Electronics digital multimeter for $2.99

2009-09-24 Thread Phil LaMarche
No wonder the promo code didn't work, I didn't click on apply. Just ordered 3. Thanks guys. Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. www.instantgourmetspices.com www.w9dvm.com 800-395-7795 pin 02 727-944-3226 FAX 727-937-8834 NASFT 30210 K3 #1605 CCA 98 00827 CRA 1701 W9DVM

Re: [AMRadio] MCM Electronics digital multimeter for $2.99

2009-09-24 Thread Peter Wittenberg
Dave, the guys say there is a code to get the discount. I looked at this unit and it is only good to 300V...not much use in the world you and I work. The leads are also permanently attached. Bad move. -73- Peter K2LRC www.k2lrc.com In God we Trust ! -Original Message- From: amradio

Re: [AMRadio] MCM Electronics digital multimeter for $2.99

2009-09-24 Thread Phil LaMarche
I've tried to order several times with the Promo code and it didn't discount. Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. www.instantgourmetspices.com www.w9dvm.com 800-395-7795 pin 02 727-944-3226 FAX 727-937-8834 NASFT 30210 K3 #1605 CCA 98 00827 CRA 1701 W9DVM -Original Mes

Re: [AMRadio] MCM Electronics digital multimeter for $2.99

2009-09-24 Thread David Knepper
$10.49!! Is this the correct price? I pulled up the website below and that is the new" price.  David Knepper, W3ST-W3CRA Publisher of the Collins Journal and Secretary to the Collins Radio Association www.collinsra.com ---Original Message--- From: Vic Mukal Date: 9/24/2009 11:35

Re: [AMRadio] MCM Electronics digital multimeter for $2.99

2009-09-24 Thread Tom Chesek
I was able to order 20 using that promo code. Often I find that promo codes are case specific although in this case it doesn't matter because I tried it both ways and it works. I like the idea of populating the house & cars with one as well as my kids needs. This will leave a few left for friend

Re: [AMRadio] MCM Electronics digital multimeter for $2.99

2009-09-24 Thread Vic Mukal
Thanks for the tip, Steve. I just ordered 3 using the promo code - one for my emergency kit, one for the office, and one for the garage. Note that shipping is a little steep ($ 8.99) if you just order one. Tom WB2STR On Wed, Sep 23, 2009 at 4:32 PM, wrote: > MCM Electronics has a cute digital m

Re: [AMRadio] MCM Electronics digital multimeter for $2.99

2009-09-24 Thread John Flood
Greetings Using the promo code 99RC1. I was just able to order three at the sale price. John Flood KB1FQG __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.

Re: [AMRadio] Power Transformer as Mod Transformer (was: Seventy Fiver)

2009-09-24 Thread John Coleman
That is a great article Brian, and Lee. I have done this a long time ago. They work really well especially with the choke. They also make pretty good output XFMRS for HiFi and PA. The old 200 watt XFMRs we once saw in the old TVs are not as available as they once were. Prior to the Switch Mod

Re: [AMRadio] MCM Electronics digital multimeter for $2.99

2009-09-24 Thread Bob Peters
I tried to go in and get some and could not get the discounted price I guess that they must have had a run on them from this group...I was going to buy a Dozen and sell them at a hamfetst for $6 ea...Still cheap...I did get in on the Heil AES deal for the Classic...Only thing is that was $100 ea.

Re: [AMRadio] MCM Electronics digital multimeter for $2.99

2009-09-24 Thread Clarke, Tom AIR4.0P NATOPS
I bought a handful of them and gave them to my kids for their toolkits. I kept a couple for my "throw it in the truck toolkit". If one gets bunged up at field day or working on some "field" project", it is of no great consequence. 73 Tom/W4OKW _

[AMRadio] Power Transformer as Mod Transformer (was: Seventy Fiver)

2009-09-24 Thread Bry Carling
There is a great article on how to use power transformers like that - as a mod transformer - available on line for free - by Tim, WA1HLR I hope it helps you - http://www.amwindow.org/tech/htm/tvtomod.htm LEE, W0VT writes: > I went to Lowe's this evening and picked up some oak lumber to build

Re: [AMRadio] Fasten your seatbelts - here we go for another ARRL ride

2009-09-24 Thread Bry Carling
So - did we miss anything here about 6m and 2m AM? Is that affected by this proposal or not, Pete? Maybe it is the principle of regulation by bandwidth that concerns Mac. You would think that after the hugely unpopular proposal they made a couple of years ago, that they would have learned. Fro

Re: [AMRadio] Fasten your seatbelts - here we go for another ARRL ride

2009-09-24 Thread Bry Carling
Thank you Mac - I sure wish those buffoons would stop pushing their albatross. From: "J.D. MacAulay, WQ8U" > The October 2009 QST magazine, page 64, reports the actions of the 2009 > second meeting of the ARRL Board. >   > The Board approved the "establishment of a Study Commi