[AMRadio] CQ CQ OK?

Gary your TEST failed as it only awoke W5JO... who can fall asleep in a Roundtable then pick up the conversation months after the QSO.. Hi Jim, ;-) 73, From The Gulf Coast, Tony/W5OD ___ Amradio mailing list List Home: http://w5ami.net/mailman/li

Re: [AMRadio] Legal-Limit tuner advice....?

Joe, Certainly the Johnson Matchbox's will work for "BALANCED" antenna's. IF however you want a Band Switch for other and Coax fed antenna's the Palstar's are set up for Both. Just a good investment if you are going to use Multi-Band loop or Double Bazooka, Double Zepp. Quality Piece of Ge

[AMRadio] Legal-Limit tuner advice....?

John, Certainly the NYE-Viking is an excellent tuner. but for Unfettered "AM" in this modern age. Palstar, has the highest quality and certainly the very best customer service of any manufacture I know. I've used an AT4K on my Globe Kings, and most recently on my "HB" 304TL rig and it has N

[AMRadio] Items for Sale

I have a few items for sale. Broadcast Console (Stereo) $300.00 Collins- R388 No cabinet $500.00 NC-300 $275.00 NC-303 Dial Chord broken.$350.00 Johnson Challenger –$110.00 Globe Chief Deluxe (CW rig) $50.00 #1Globe King 500c . $850.00 RME- 6900 $350.00 #2Globe King 500c­150

[AMRadio] Transformers of Any kind

These folks are absolutely the best in the country when it comes to Customer Service and satisfaction. Alton is the owner and he has a couple of folks that are top notch in the engineering department. They can rewind or make you any kind of transformer you need. Very very helpful folks As R

Re: [AMRadio] Dummy Load

Rick, Plastar sells a very NICE 5kw Dummy Load using Large Capacitors! Well built and should do the trick even has a fan inside to keep things cooled down! Or you could buy you a five gallon pail of Mineral oil, take a heating element from a hot water heater, check the impedance, they are

Re: [AMRadio] antenna tuners

Allan, Had it not been for "Couplers" over the last 25 yrs, I would have been limited to operating possibly no more than 2 frequencies. I built a Center Fed Zepp as my first antenna, because a very wise OLD ham told me to build it and use it with a Coupler and I have been using that antenna a

[AMRadio] Japanese Export of gear

I received this from a friend, in California today. curious if any on the reflector know or were aware of this. Collins gear may get very reasonable quickly! This may be interesting for anyone who collects old gear. could see a lot of it showing up for export in the near future, This may have

Re: [AMRadio] VFO for 20V-3

Bob, why don't you use any "SS" Transceiver? I have two friends that do this with Broadcast Transmitters and it works like a hose. Certainly NEVER any Drift and easy to do. JAS 73, Tony/W5OD River House Radio

[AMRadio] Matching the PA

[AMRadio] Dial scale for 5100b

Jim, You might give Glen Zook a call, seems like i remember him having those dial scales just a couple of years back. Also check in the little bitty ads in "ER", I have seen them there I know. BUTTT, as to which issue, enjoy your search :) But Glen, I think may be a source of the scales

[AMRadio] Re: AR-88 Cabinet or Equivalent

Eddy, Thanks so much, I even contacted Henry Lewis over in England as they have them show up periodically as well but i do appreciate the information. I haven't looked at eBay in a while.. Take care and thanks again, 73, Tony/W5OD

Re: [AMRadio] Chassis Wanted

Actually, I need a 17{quot} L x 11{quot} W black wrinkle painted steel or aluminum chassis for a project. Don, You might check with Frank Kritz/K5SVC in Natchez,MS I was at Franks place not long ago and he had some Chassis (aluminum) which were BUD and all you would need to do would be to Pai

Re: [AMRadio] HV Cable

At 02:00 PM 4/4/2004, you wrote: Where does one find BLACK high voltage cable? Dave, Another source which is fairly inexpensive is to go to your Napa Automotive Store, they sell Beldin Spark Plug wire in Black, Blue, Red, Yellow. I happen to like the colorful Stuff, thats what I used in the

RE: [AMRadio] Need Variac

At 07:38 PM 2/26/2004 -0500, you wrote: Now, if you want to change voltages, there is another way besides the variac setup. Brett, Thanks for yet another 'better' mousetrap! It really is a shame that all this wealth of knowledge and experience which are the {quot}AM{quot} community, can't some

RE: [AMRadio] Need Variac

At 06:34 AM 2/26/2004 -0600, you wrote: Tony, A variac like what you are asking for is large, somewhat lossy, and usually expensive. Variacs tend to be a little lossy as the voltage in/out ratio i :snip: Wonderful Idea Jim! Thanks so much for the very astute, and experienced sugge

[AMRadio] Need Variac

Looking for a Variac 120v input, 25 amp or greater rated. if you have something that you are not using, would love to talk with you about it. 73, Tony/W5OD River House Radio Boling,TX

[AMRadio] Globe King and Champion Tank Coils

I have a Globe Champion "300" but I never paid any attention to the tank coils. I'll have a look and report back of course there's probably somebody out there in "AM" land that knows the answer to the question. 73, Tony/W5OD River House Radio Boling,TX

[AMRadio] Globe King Tank Coil

Jim, I have as you know a 1959 model GK-500c which belonged to Ella Koons from El Campo. I'm assuming,since I don't know, when they quit making the GK's but I figure this is a fairly late model, it has the same kind of Tank Coil Form as your's does the phenolic based coil form. So I've n

[AMRadio] Wanted: Fixed Vacuum Capacitor

I'm in need of 1 only fixed old Vacuum capacitor with a value of 102 mmf it has a physical dimension of 6.5" long x 2.250" in diameter. Each end has the terminals which snap into the old "broom" handle type of spring clip. If anybody has one of these that is buried in a junk box, I would

Re: [AMRadio] W.A.S Certificate

At 01:24 PM 01/27/04 -0500, you wrote: AM contacts must be made on or after Jan 1, 1995. Tnx.. Mark, I hadn't looked them UP I was just basing my statement on What Dave/QCU had been saying on the air. Thanks for the Heads UP.. Dave will be pleased to hear that and most likely will have comple

[AMRadio] W.A.S Certificate

Dennis Electric Radio is now Awarding a W.A.S. BUttt all contacts must have been made after Jan. 1st 2001. Dave/QCU, Ronnie/SUM and me/W5OD have many cards from as far back as 99 so they are far Naught Except, when I started this quest it was just to see if I could do it on 75m AM. My

[AMRadio] CW Listening

Thanks John, I'm guilty as charged.. I have mainly been a {quot}3'Bander... 80,40 and 15. I've never failed to make a contact on any of the {quot}higher{quot} bands...ie: 30,20,15,10. The main two bands I was referencing were 80 and 40 because they seem to have the most PHONE band activity at least

[AMRadio] The PROPOSED ARRL Suggestions to FCC

Man, Jim, You posted this on Several BBSs and It has certainly stirred the Fires! Even I posted some thoughts on the "FORUM". I would humbly suggest that Although Jim has merely posted what the ARRL has "PROPOSED" to the FCC, this is NOT LAW. These CHANGES are NOT a part of Part 97. I woul

[AMRadio] Meter Repair

Does anybody on the Reflector know where a meter could be repaired! I'm sure there are still folks in that business who can repair movements etc.. I'm on a project and would like to get the meter repaired. Any help would be much appreciated. 73, Tony/W5OD River House Radio Boling,TX

[AMRadio] Swampland in Arizona

Hey Jim! As the "Owner" of some of the most exquisite Swampland in Arizona, I was very happy to see that you TOO have the deed/ownership to some property in what is certain to become some of the most sought after "Retirement" hideaways in the entire state. My property was acquired one tract a

[AMRadio] Driving for Treasures

Well, I like driving, and would drive long distances to check out ham radio stuff and people, but the time is the problem. Its not something my wife Valerie would enjoy, and disappearing for a whole day would not be fair. * Wow! What an inte

[AMRadio] Review

Testing for thru 'PUT'

Re: [AMRadio] Johnson Desk

Joe, I'm curious how long you've had the 30k-1. HE was supposed to sell a 30k-1 to a friend of Howard Mills back in West Virginia. Suddenly the 30k-1 Disappeared and so did the fellow your talking about.. He quit answering Howards Email and also quit answering the phone concerning the 30k-1..

Re: [AMRadio] Johnson KW Desk!

Have a look in the Collins collectors association {quot}ARCHIVES{quot}. Read the RECENT REVIEW of the Infamous GLOBE KING 500 {quot}D{quot} Model... BE YE FORWARNED! W5OD Boling,TX At 12:27 PM 12/04/03 -0800, you wrote: I'm lost here. What do you "know" that I should "know"? At

[AMRadio] Midnight Modulation Party

Hello to All Stations on the Reflector: Ronnie/W5SUM and ME/W5OD have started the preliminary notification on a couple of other AM list to Invite any and all "AM" operators to a 'Midnite Modulation Party' on Thanksgiving Night. There are several of us that for our own satisfaction and enjoy

[AMRadio] T-368 SALE

Bill how long did it last... until 10:26 PM 5/23 ? or did it sell Sooner? Tony/W5OD Boling, TX

Re: [AMRadio] Globe King

At 12:26 PM 09/18/02 -0400, you wrote: The time has come to revive my Globe King 500A, If you will contact Paul/N5DUP he did a piece on his website about replacing the couplettes, but he has since discontinued the sight as he lost his server. But if you look him up on QRZ.COM I know he will be

[AMRadio] 500.00 Rangers

Fellows, are we promoting our hobby or our EGOS... Man, I hope when I Pass on the torch of 'AM' to those young hams coming up, I don't bankrupt them to enjoy this phase of the hobby. Leo Meyerson and E. F. Johnson I don't think had this kind of Attitude when they started their businesses.