Re: [AMRadio] Old Novice Days
As I said in an earlier post( also borne out by my log) the date was November 15th, 1972. I had to buy new crystals from Mock Electronics in Huntsville, AL. They had two in the 7100-7150 range for $2.00 each!!But I had borrowed an HW-16 and HG-10 VFO (after I found out the VF-1 was cathode-keyed, not grid-block keying). I could have modded it, but it didn't belong to me. When I let the HW-16 go back to the guy who owned it, I bought a Globe Scout 65A and used some old 7030-7050 crystals to triple to 15m, where I found lots of DX. Got my General in June, 1973. Had to wait on license, as call had to change from WN to WA or WB. I got a retread WA4, which seemed to anger some of the older guys who had later WA4's. They would die right now if they knew I had the second oldest call in W4.I will always remember the SWL days and the Novice days Joe W4AAB Mark Bell writes: I studied for my Novice in the late spring/early summer 1973, and the 40M frequency was 7100 to 7150. I recall, if my memory isn't going completely, that some of the OTs back then said I was lucky because there were rules that just changed allowing Novices to use VFO's; that may have been when the 40M band was shifted. I checked my old novice log (starting in Sept 1973), and I show all 40M stuff from 7100 to 7150. 73 Mark K3MSB (ex WN3VJL) - Original Message - From: "Don Schichler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 11:56 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Old Novice Days Joe - I just dug out my musty old 1973 ARRL Handbook, and on page 14 it shows the Novice band on 7100 to 7150. So that narrows it down to either late '72 or '73 that it was changed. Seems like it was later than that, but time flies - hi hi! It's fun to do a little amateur radio research now and then. Don K2FY - Original Message - From: "Joe Crawford" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 9:29 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Old Novice Days > In 1972 the 40m Novice band was 7150-7200. I know because I was there. Refer > to 1970 ARRL Handbook page 14 at the left bottom of the page. Seems like the > change was made in late 1972 or a little later. > Joe W4AAB (ex-WN4AUX 1972-73) __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
Re: [AMRadio] Old Novice Days
I studied for my Novice in the late spring/early summer 1973, and the 40M frequency was 7100 to 7150. I recall, if my memory isn't going completely, that some of the OTs back then said I was lucky because there were rules that just changed allowing Novices to use VFO's; that may have been when the 40M band was shifted. I checked my old novice log (starting in Sept 1973), and I show all 40M stuff from 7100 to 7150. 73 Mark K3MSB (ex WN3VJL) - Original Message - From: "Don Schichler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 11:56 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Old Novice Days > Joe - I just dug out my musty old 1973 ARRL Handbook, and on page 14 it > shows the Novice band on 7100 to 7150. So that narrows it down to either > late '72 or '73 that it was changed. Seems like it was later than that, but > time flies - hi hi! It's fun to do a little amateur radio research now and > then. > > Don K2FY > > > - Original Message - > From: "Joe Crawford" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Discussion of AM Radio" > Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 9:29 PM > Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Old Novice Days > > > > In 1972 the 40m Novice band was 7150-7200. I know because I was there. > Refer > > to 1970 ARRL Handbook page 14 at the left bottom of the page. Seems like > the > > change was made in late 1972 or a little later. > > Joe W4AAB (ex-WN4AUX 1972-73) > > > __ > AMRadio mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html > Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net >
Re: [AMRadio] Old Novice Days
Kind of like the no-code Tech back in 1991 or 1992 who asked another local what that "beeping noise" was. It was the repeater's CW identifier. I swear a lot of people on ham radio never listened to it before they got licensed, or they would know better. Let the Scientific Step Backward boys :just wonder what REAL amateur radio is all about. I can't seem to reach some of them. Our society is being dumbed down about everything. Joe W4AAB > > > > > > > > I spoke up (I'm not shy!) and said "What's the matter, this stuff boring > > > you?" HE said "Hell yeah! I don't come turn my radio on to just sit > > > and listen to all this electronic building crap! I wanna talk about > > > what's important to ME!" > > Typical SSB appliance operator mentality. Remember, these are the folks who > have repeatedly petitioned the FCC to have AM outlawed from amateur radio. > > Probably fires up on the exact same frequency night after night, talks to > the same 5-6 other hams, about the same uninteresting stuff, and pitches a > royal fit if some unsuspecting operator outside his pet group happens to > appear on "his" frequency, even if it was not actively in use at the time. > > Don k4kyv > > > __ > AMRadio mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html > Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
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Ok, time to make some room. I have a Gates 5P BC 5KW xmtr. It is all there except the P.A tube. Has modulator tubes. Everything else is there in boxes and in the cabinets. Literally 'tons' of good parts. Also have a Gates 1H no 833's or rear cover, otherwise complete. I will sell the mod transformer seperately from the 5P if anyone is interested. I would like to $950 for all or good offer. tnx de KA4JVY __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Easier than ever with enhanced search. Learn more. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250
Re: [AMRadio] Old Novice Days
Donald Chester wrote: Geoff wrote: > > I spoke up (I'm not shy!) and said "What's the matter, this stuff boring > you?" HE said "Hell yeah! I don't come turn my radio on to just sit > and listen to all this electronic building crap! I wanna talk about > what's important to ME!" Typical SSB appliance operator mentality. Remember, these are the folks who have repeatedly petitioned the FCC to have AM outlawed from amateur radio. Probably fires up on the exact same frequency night after night, talks to the same 5-6 other hams, about the same uninteresting stuff, and pitches a royal fit if some unsuspecting operator outside his pet group happens to appear on "his" frequency, even if it was not actively in use at the time. Described to a perfect "T", Don! 73 = Best Regards, -Geoff/W5OMR
Re: [AMRadio] Old Novice Days
Re: [AMRadio] Old Novice Days
Geoff wrote: > > I spoke up (I'm not shy!) and said "What's the matter, this stuff boring > you?" HE said "Hell yeah! I don't come turn my radio on to just sit > and listen to all this electronic building crap! I wanna talk about > what's important to ME!" Typical SSB appliance operator mentality. Remember, these are the folks who have repeatedly petitioned the FCC to have AM outlawed from amateur radio. Probably fires up on the exact same frequency night after night, talks to the same 5-6 other hams, about the same uninteresting stuff, and pitches a royal fit if some unsuspecting operator outside his pet group happens to appear on "his" frequency, even if it was not actively in use at the time. Don k4kyv
Re: [AMRadio] Old Novice Days
Anybody know where I could find a schematic for these amplifiers? Whats the best way to build a 1kw (capable) modulation transformer to plate modulate an amp like these? Not that I'd want to. Just asking... You would want to rewire the amp from grounded grid to grid driven, and convert the class of operation from class AB or B to class C. Despite the high power ratings of these amps, the plate tuning capacitor is probably not rated for high enough peak voltage to accomodate positive modulation peaks, and the tank coil may not be able to take the 100% carrier duty cycle of plate modulated AM. You would be much better off acquiring components rated for the service you plan to use them for, and homebrewing your own modulator and class-C final. I would recommend looking for a 250, 500 or 1000 watt plate modulated tube type AM broadcast transmitter (broadcast stations are discarding them every day as they convert to solid state to save on tube and power bills), and either converting it to cover the ham bands you plan to operate, or parting it out to build the homebrew plate modulated rig of your dreams. Don K4KYV
[AMRadio] First Wednesday CCA AM Night March 2nd!
!!! Please note NEW TIMES for the Eastern and Central Time Zones!!! FIRST WEDNESDAY AM NIGHT!!! Sponsored by the Collins Collectors Association. Wednesday March 2nd on 3880 kcs at 7:00 PM local East Coast time marks the start of the latest chapter of First Wednesday AM Night, drawing hundreds of vintage stations from across the country. The event is anchored by a "tall ship" AM station in each time zone. The East Coast and Central sections will now run for 90 minutes in response to the tremendous participation in those time zones. The remaining time zones will be an hour. We encourage stations to check-in on AM using Collins and other AM transmitters, new and old. It's an opportunity to revel in this nostalgic mode, enjoy giving vintage equipment a "run," and sharing some storytelling about classic vacuum tube homebrew and commercial designs. Typically more than a hundred stations take part in the evening's coast-to-coast AM event; by the time it concludes at 10:00 PM Local PST. LISTEN for the following anchors and stop by to say hello, won't you? You don't have to be running Collins or vintage gear to be welcomed into the group. 7:00 PM-8:30 PM Local East Coast Time Anchor: Bob W0YVA !!! Starts 30 minutes earlier for 90 minutes 7:30 PM-9:00 PM Local Central Time Anchor: Jim W0NKL !!! Starts 30 minutes earlier for 90 minutes 8:00 PM-9:00 PM Local Mountain Time Anchor: Jim WA0LSB 8:00 PM-9:00 PM Local West Coast Time Anchor: Bill N6PY comments please to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
