Re: [AMRadio] Re: Value of Homebrew Rigs, WAS: Stuff for sale...update.

[crawfish]

Kind of like a friend who traded in a 1957 Chevy on a new 1965 Corvair.
   Joe W4AAB
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> Donald Chester wrote:
> >
> > I recall in the 1980's, before they started to bring in such big bux,
> > there must have been over a dozen KW-1's on the air regularly.
> I know one prior owner in the Milwaukee area who traded his KW-1 for a
> house-painting job.  I asked him why and he said "I needed the house
> painted" ;-)  This was back in the 70s when all he figured if it was
> just useful for CW or as a linear, he could do that with a much smaller
rig.
>
> Yeah, he's still kicking himself!
>
> 73 Bob W9RAN
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Re: [AMRadio] FS: R-48, TBX Key, HP 6438B, National 1-10, Literature, More

[Bruce Sugarberg]

Hello Don,

I'll take the following items:

Thank you,

Bruce Sugarberg WA8TNC

For Sale: BA Miscellany and Literature. All prices plus shipping unless noted.
> 
> LITERATURE
> 
> 73 Magazine, 1963  and 1966 Surplus Issues. Great references, Good shape. 
> $2/both
>
> IRC resist-o-guide translates resistor color codes into the actual resistor 
> values by turning the 3 little dials. 1963. Excellent. $2

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PICKED UP THIS NICE CLEAN METER. ANYONE FAMILIAR WITH
THE BATTERY REQUIREMENTS ? TWO ARE MARKED BA 1312 AND ONE IS MARKED TO =
BE EITHER A BA42 OR BA2042. WOULD I BE SO LUCKY TO FIND A MANUAL ?

THANKS FOR ANY HELP.

REGARDS:   ROBERT  WA3GGM
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Donald Chester wrote:
>
> I recall in the 1980's, before they started to bring in such big bux, 
> there must have been over a dozen KW-1's on the air regularly.
I know one prior owner in the Milwaukee area who traded his KW-1 for a 
house-painting job.  I asked him why and he said "I needed the house 
painted" ;-)  This was back in the 70s when all he figured if it was 
just useful for CW or as a linear, he could do that with a much smaller rig.

Yeah, he's still kicking himself!

73 Bob W9RAN

Re: [AMRadio] Re: Looking for BC-342N

[W5OMR/Geoff]

Radio Station W5AMI wrote:


On 7/11/06, W5OMR/Geoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


So are we, Brian.  There's never a day goes by that we don't standby for
some suck... er, 'new station' who wants to come into our QSO and get
their IQ lowered.   ;-)

Hurry every chance you get, but be above all, be safe.



Oh I plan to Geoff.  You guys scare me real bad!  ;)  



Oh, yeah.. don't forget to bring your Geritol ;-)

I have refrained from getting on 3890 with JDU and others in the 
morning since _they_  would _really_ make me feel as if I was a total 
moron since they know so much about operating AM from the CB days and 
how to get "the fire in the wire".  Wish I could 'figger' that one out...



Don't get me started.  There's a guy running around 50 to 75w into a 
400w solid state amplifier.  He just can't be told that he's broad and 
splattering, let alone sound distorted, even when you're *on* his frequency.


Let's just say, I try not to think about that it too much.  I see you 
don't frequent that "channel" too much either.  Anyway, 'nuf said

about that.  Catch on AM soon.



Nah.  I'm not smart enough to stay up there.  Like you, I feel like they 
think they are the 'experts', and unless you're part of the 'clique', 
you don't belong.  You are made to feel that way, too. 

I eye-witnessed one of the guys tune his transmitter into a dummy load, 
and then flipped over to the antenna, through the tuner, and adjusted 
the tuner for flat swr, and didn't bother to re-tune the final.  There's 
so much reactance in feed line, regardless of what kind you're running.. 
I couldn't -not- re-dip the plate of the xmtr, for fear of it being out 
of resonance.  But, then again, we're talking about 3.890.  No, I don't 
frequent that 'channel' often.


Don't get me wrong.  Most of the people there are salt-of-the-earth and 
would do whatever they could for you.  Just don't get into a technical 
discussion with (most of) 'em, unless you just 'want' to be discouraged.


This is the same group that fires up on 3.890, knowing full well that 
there's a SSB QSO, in progress, on 3.892, and then wonders why someone 
is upset at 'em.  *shrug*.


I know, I know... it's no different than them snot-nosed bunch of 
operators on 3.878 firing up a SSB QSO, just to bitch about the noisy 
and wide (in their expanded, hi-fi SSB receiver that's set for 12kHz 
wide) AM'ers on 3.880.  Whatcha gonna do?  So, what's the difference, 
you say, in the AM'ers firing up close to the SSB'ers on 3.892 and the 
SSB'ers firing up on 3.878 near the AM'ers? 
My experience, AM operators, in general, are more 'gentlemanly' about 
their operation.  We (most of us) still believe in -real radio- 
operation.  Ya got a grip on that?  C'mawn!   ;-)


There *are* some good and decent stations that frequent the 3.890 AM 
Swap net on Saturday mornings.  There's even some decent gear from time 
to time.



  PS:  Have you heard any news about Paul's (N5DUP) wife? 



I haven't.  Check with Tony/W5OD.  He and Paul are in better contact than I.

--
Driving your AM Rig without a scope, 
is like driving your car at night, without headlights. (K4KYV)


--
73 = Best Regards,
-Geoff/W5OMR

Re: [AMRadio] Re: Looking for BC-342N

[Jim Wilhite]

Gee Brian, you might also join them to learn how to create splatter or 
buckshot.  Now that is useful information.


73  Jim
W5JO



Oh I plan to Geoff.  You guys scare me real bad!  ;)  I have refrained
from getting on 3890 with JDU and others in the morning since _they_
would _really_ make me feel as if I was a total moron since they know
so much about operating AM from the CB days and how to get "the fire
in the wire".  Wish I could 'figger' that one out...



Brian

[AMRadio] Re: Looking for BC-342N

[Radio Station W5AMI]

On 7/11/06, W5OMR/Geoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

So are we, Brian.  There's never a day goes by that we don't standby for
some suck... er, 'new station' who wants to come into our QSO and get
their IQ lowered.   ;-)

Hurry every chance you get, but be above all, be safe.


Oh I plan to Geoff.  You guys scare me real bad!  ;)  I have refrained
from getting on 3890 with JDU and others in the morning since _they_
would _really_ make me feel as if I was a total moron since they know
so much about operating AM from the CB days and how to get "the fire
in the wire".  Wish I could 'figger' that one out...

Let's just say, I try not to think about that it too much.  I see you
don't frequent that "channel" too much either.  Anyway, 'nuf said
about that.  Catch on AM soon.

73,

Brian
PS:  Have you heard any news about Paul's (N5DUP) wife?

Re: [AMRadio] Re: Value of Homebrew Rigs, WAS: Stuff for sale...update.

[Donald Chester]

From: "Todd, KA1KAQ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>



But then -- you wouldn't be a member of the small group running a KW-1.


It would be nice if more of the collector-owners would actually fire
them up. I'm a firm believer that bragging rights for a strapping
signal far outweigh those of a pretty box. There are a number here on
the east coast that can be heard regularly.


I recall in the 1980's, before they started to bring in such big bux, there 
must have been over a dozen KW-1's on the air regularly.  There were several 
lists of all the known serial #'s.  IIRC, more than half the ones ever made 
were still in existence and accounted for.


Then the owners began to see offers they couldn't refuse, and since then, 
most have disappeared off the air and into trophy rooms.  Quite a few have 
gone to collectors in Europe and Asia.


Don k4kyv

Re: [AMRadio] Re: Looking for BC-342N

[W5OMR/Geoff]

Radio Station W5AMI wrote:


Heard you on this morning, however I had nothing (except the rcvr)
turned on to give you a call.  Still don't have any of the BA's hooked
up, so it's all "rice box" for me at the present.  Soon as I get my
new shack completed, I'll be moving the iron out there and hooking
things up in time.  I'm really looking forward to it, no doubt.



So are we, Brian.  There's never a day goes by that we don't standby for 
some suck... er, 'new station' who wants to come into our QSO and get 
their IQ lowered.   ;-)


Hurry every chance you get, but be above all, be safe.

--
Driving your AM Rig without a scope, 
is like driving your car at night, without headlights. (K4KYV)


--
73 = Best Regards,
-Geoff/W5OMR

Re: [AMRadio] Looking for BC-342N

[W7QHO]

In a message dated 7/11/06 11:58:55 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:


> Also
> would be interested in knowing if anyone has a silk screen for the
> front panel already made as I suspect I will need some panel work done
> if I find one in my price range.
> 

The front panel on the N and other later models were not silk screened.   
Etching (?)   process was used that left the panel labeling raised above the 
surrounding painted surface.   Earlier versions used engraved front panels.   
Don't exactly when the change took place.

Dennis D. W7QHO
Glendale, CA

[AMRadio] Re: Looking for BC-342N

[Radio Station W5AMI]

On 7/11/06, W5OMR/Geoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


I don't know if he does Military stuff, but Dee Almquist (I think I have
name correct) does some 'excellent' work.  I've seen some of his silk
screening projects (Viking II's, Rangers, some Collins stuff) and they
look better than show room ready.

As for -where- to find a receiver, you might check the T-368/BC-610
Yahoo group.


Thanks Geoff, good suggestion..

Heard you on this morning, however I had nothing (except the rcvr)
turned on to give you a call.  Still don't have any of the BA's hooked
up, so it's all "rice box" for me at the present.  Soon as I get my
new shack completed, I'll be moving the iron out there and hooking
things up in time.  I'm really looking forward to it, no doubt.

73
Brian

Re: [AMRadio] Looking for BC-342N

[W5OMR/Geoff]

Radio Station W5AMI wrote:


I am looking for a BC-342N or similar to go with my BC-610E as it was
in the SCR-299 military truck, etc.  This is a 115vac version.  I
would consider other versions of this receiver if they are in
reasonable shape.  Anyone have one, or know where I might look?  Also
would be interested in knowing if anyone has a silk screen for the
front panel already made as I suspect I will need some panel work done
if I find one in my price range.



I don't know if he does Military stuff, but Dee Almquist (I think I have 
name correct) does some 'excellent' work.  I've seen some of his silk 
screening projects (Viking II's, Rangers, some Collins stuff) and they 
look better than show room ready.


As for -where- to find a receiver, you might check the T-368/BC-610 
Yahoo group.


--
Driving your AM Rig without a scope, 
is like driving your car at night, without headlights. (K4KYV)


--
73 = Best Regards,
-Geoff/W5OMR

[AMRadio] Looking for BC-342N

[Radio Station W5AMI]

I am looking for a BC-342N or similar to go with my BC-610E as it was
in the SCR-299 military truck, etc.  This is a 115vac version.  I
would consider other versions of this receiver if they are in
reasonable shape.  Anyone have one, or know where I might look?  Also
would be interested in knowing if anyone has a silk screen for the
front panel already made as I suspect I will need some panel work done
if I find one in my price range.

73
Brian / w5ami


--
"There is nothing more uncommon than common sense." -- Frank Lloyd Wright

[AMRadio] FS: R-48, TBX Key, HP 6438B, National 1-10, Literature, More

[Merz Donald S]

For Sale: BA Miscellany and Literature. All prices plus shipping unless noted.

 

Hallicrafters R-48 speaker. All original. No holes. Nice looking except for 
some nicotine which Gojo will take off easily. This is the one with the 
VOICE/FIDELITY slide switch in the rear upper corner. It should clean up to 
excellent condition. $59

 

Military WWII USMC TBX transmitter key. This is the one that clips onto the 2 
studs on top of the TBX cabinet--waterproofed in a rubber boot. The rubber is 
in good, pliable condition. Nice shape. $69 plus $8 US FRB mailing.

 

T/R tubes. These were used in RADAR systems like BC-961 to switch off the 
receiver while the transmitter was sending it’s pulses. I’m not sure how they 
did this. They are small glass cylinders with 2 elements that look like fixed 
vacuum caps. Westinghouse 1B32/532A. 4 available, 3 NOSB. $5 each or 4 for $15 
plus $8 US FRB mailing.

 

Jennings JCS 500 fixed vacuum cap, 3 inches diameter, 5 inches long with 
mounting flanges. 15,000 volt rating. I assume the “500” in the model number 
means 500 mmf. Brand new in the original military packaging dated 5/63. $49

 

Aircraft Radio Corp. Power Unit Type P-12. This is a dynamotor mount and 
connection point for the gray post-war command set radios. $19 plus $8 US FRB 
mailing.

 

HP 6438B rack mount variable power supply. 0-60V at 0-5A both regulated. All 
solid state. 3.5 inch high rack mount. Output connections front and rear. Top 
quality supply working perfectly. $69 Weighs 40 pounds.

 

Wire wrap stuff. This is a plastic seamstress’s box with 3 spools of wire wrap 
wire, 10 different sizes of wire wrap IC sockets, a wire wrap tool, some wire 
wrap studs for PC board mounting and other bits and sundry for wire wrap 
projects. $10/all plus $8 US FRB mailing.

 

HAL ST-5000 Teletype TU in excellent looking and working condition. $45

 

National 1-10 receiver parts units. I have 2 of these, both of which have had 
the PW dial and gearbox removed. One has the chart frame missing. The other has 
the dial pointer missing. They have clean paint and are clean inside. With 
original knobs. One has a set of coils in it. The other has none. One has a 
plug on the end of the cloth power cord, the other doesn’t. One has all the 
tubes, the other doesn’t. Neither one has the bottom cover. Both have the 
original National audio transformer. One has a gray chassis and has been 
MFP’ed--I think it is ex-military. The other has a black chassis and is not 
MFP’ed. Anyway, these would make a great foundation for a one-tube 2-tube or 
3-tube HF regen receiver. You could even use the original National audio 
transformer. The power supply would probably have to be external--or very 
small. Your HF dial could cover up the hole for the PW dial. There’s three 
other controls and one toggle switch that you could probably re-use ion your 
regenny. $60 for both parts sets. 

 

NOS HoldFast Waxed Lacing No. 6-4 cord, Ludlow manufacturing. Package of NOS 
lacing cord probably 50 years old or more. It doesn’t give the length but it 
must be 3-500 feet or more. Typically used to lace wiring and short cable runs 
for military gear and well-made commercial gear. $7

 

LITERATURE

 

Tektronix Vertical Amplifier Circuits book by Bob Orwiler, Tektronix paperback, 
1969, about 500 pages. More than you ever wanted to know about ‘scope vertical 
amplifiers. Both tube and solid state designs are covered. $19

 

ARRL Hints and Kinks Volume 2, 1937. This is in excellent original condition 
with a nick or two at the cover edges, but otherwise very clean. $12

 

73 Magazine, 1963  and 1966 Surplus Issues. Great references, Good shape. 
$2/both

 

National VFO-62 promotional card. This is a 5x7 card with a color pic of this 
VFO filling one side and a features list on the other. Excellent condition. $4

 

Globe electronics brochure set. 4 double-sided, 2-color pages cover the Globe 
Chief Deluxe, Pocketphone, Mobiline Six, and a page with the full ham gear 
line--Globe King 500C, Scout, Hi-Bander, etc. These pages show some slight 
fading at the edges but are otherwise nice. $9/all.

 

Slurzberg and Osterheld, Essentials of Electricity--Electronics, 3rd ed., 1965, 
McGraw-Hill hardback, 650 pages, excellent shape. Math and theory. $7

 

Slurzberg and Osterheld, Essentials of Communications Electronics, 3rd ed., 
1973, McGraw-Hill hardback, 800 pages, excellent shape. Lots of radio circuits 
and circuit analysis. Probably designed as a practical application companion to 
the book above. $7

 

Byron Kretzman, The New RTTY Handbook, Cowan paperback, 1965, the classic and 
essential RTTY bible for mechanical Teletype machine users. Some wear and 
yellowing of spine. $7

 

Jim Fisk, Parametric Amplifiers, 73 Magazine, 1964, 71 page paperback. $2

 

IRC resist-o-guide translates resistor color codes into the actual resistor 
values by turning the 3 little dials. 1963. Excellent. $2

 

Hugo Gernsback, Radio and TV Test Instruments, 

Re: [AMRadio] 10 meter AM

[W5OMR/Geoff]

Daniel J Wright wrote:



Greetings!

I am QRV on 10 AM today from Lincoln, Nebraska.
Will be listening to 29.000

I was able to bring up the DFW repeater on 29.660,
so the band is open to Tejas, at least...



I just worked W4UOC in Knoxville, TN from my mobile on 10m SSB 
(28.497Mc)  Signals weren't -that- good, but it showed me that the band 
was at least partially open.


--
73 = Best Regards,
-Geoff/W5OMR

Re: [AMRadio] For Sale

[Rick Brashear]

 Please, address all replies to me directly, off list.



I have the following items that need a new home.  All are new in the 
wrapper and all are plus shipping from Dallas, TX


2 - IronHorse IHSB-3 Triangular Stake Bed Mount w/o Stud   -   $10 
each or both for $17.50 One Left!


3 - Hustler SSM-2 Stainless Steel Ball Mount (2" diameter)-   
$12.50 each or all three for $30.00SOLD!


1 - MFJ-39C Analyzer Pouch for MFJ-269  
-   $12.50SOLD!


PayPal / Money Order / Trade / no chickens or goats.

Thanks,
Rick/K5IZ

[AMRadio] 10 meter AM

[Daniel J Wright]

Greetings!

I am QRV on 10 AM today from Lincoln, Nebraska.
Will be listening to 29.000

I was able to bring up the DFW repeater on 29.660,
so the band is open to Tejas, at least...

73 de Dan -- WAØJRD ..

Re: [AMRadio] For Sale

[Rick Brashear]

Rick Brashear wrote:


 Please, address all replies to me directly, off list.

I have the following items that need a new home.  All are new in the 
wrapper and all are plus shipping from Dallas, TX


2 - IronHorse IHSB-3 Triangular Stake Bed Mount w/o Stud   -   $10 
each or both for $17.50


3 - Hustler SSM-2 Stainless Steel Ball Mount (2" diameter)-   
$12.50 each or all three for $30.00  SOLD


1 - MFJ-39C Analyzer Pouch for MFJ-269  
-   $12.50


PayPal / Money Order / Trade / no chickens or goats.

Thanks,
Rick/K5IZ

[AMRadio] For Sale

[Rick Brashear]

 Please, address all replies to me directly, off list.

I have the following items that need a new home.  All are new in the 
wrapper and all are plus shipping from Dallas, TX


2 - IronHorse IHSB-3 Triangular Stake Bed Mount w/o Stud   -   $10 each 
or both for $17.50


3 - Hustler SSM-2 Stainless Seel Ball Mount (2" diameter)-   
$12.50 each or all three for $30.00


1 - MFJ-39C Analyzer Pouch for MFJ-269  -   
$12.50


PayPal / Money Order / Trade / no chickens or goats.

Thanks,
Rick/K5IZ