Re: [AMRadio] Farnell Automatic Modulation Meter for Sale
You are absolutely right, enough said on the subject. Better to spend the time upgrading so you can go down into the Extra class band on 80 Bob - Original Message - From: "Todd, KA1KAQ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 12:33 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Farnell Automatic Modulation Meter for Sale On 12/1/06, Bob Maser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Had I known its value I would have posted it here on the AMRADIO reflector with an appropriate price tag. You will notice that I don't have a reserve on the item on eBay, which is the case for most of the stuff I sell on eBay. In fact, you will notice that most items on eBay do not have a reserve price. Bob - Opening bid appears to have been $30, despite not having an overt reserve. I'm sure Bob Peters would've also snapped it up here for $30 without issue if you'd listed it for the same $30. It's good to know that we were at least your third choice, though - after QTH.com and ebay. Anyhow, this thread seems to be going nowhere fast. Brian makes the rules here. I think we've tested his patience enough already with this. __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
Re: [AMRadio] Farnell Automatic Modulation Meter for Sale
Hey Todd, I put it on eBay because I didn't have a clue as to what it is worth and I got response when I posted it on QTH.com. It was "thrown in" with a 20V-3 deal that I made some time ago. Had I known its value I would have posted it here on the AMRADIO reflector with an appropriate price tag. You will notice that I don't have a reserve on the item on eBay, which is the case for most of the stuff I sell on eBay. In fact, you will notice that most items on eBay do not have a reserve price. And, BTW there are many auctions (non Internet) where the sellers have a secret minimum selling price and if the item doesn't reach the preset minimum it doesn't sell. Another BTW, anyone that doesn't shop at the Walmart Supercenters(the ones that sell food) is either a fool or has so much money that they are willing to turn their backs on significant savings. I know about how Walmart has forced a lot of local stores out of business and that is too bad but it happened and it is a fact of life. Shopping malls have essentially done the same thing to the small store owners and yet we all go there. 73 OM Bob W6TR - Original Message - From: "Todd, KA1KAQ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 10:41 AM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Farnell Automatic Modulation Meter for Sale On 12/1/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: You can consider buying the item or ignore it, but I don't understand why anybody should be criticized for his selling venue choices. You either completely missed or chose to ignore the point, Tom. We're all capable of surfing ebay, the last thing we need is someone posting ads from a commercial site on here in hopes of increasing their visibility. If the item was going to be offered to the AM group, why not offer it outright? We already know we're allowed to bid for things if we choose. ~ Todd, KA1KAQ __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
Re: [AMRadio] Farnell Automatic Modulation Meter for Sale
Well, I had it listed on QTH.com and got no response. I put it and 20 other items up on eBay and sold almost everything for what I expected to get. As an afterthought I thought you AM guys might be interested in the Farnell, guess not. Bob - Original Message - From: "Todd, KA1KAQ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 9:52 AM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Farnell Automatic Modulation Meter for Sale On 12/1/06, Bob Maser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have a Farnell Modulation Meter Model 257 for sale on eBay right now which will expire in 2 days. The auction number is 280053848424. It is a neat package, only 4 x 8 x11", with all kinds of solid state components inside. I am told that it was popular back in the 80's and 90's. Fully functional. I have other audio processing gear for sale on eBay as well. Check it out. If you wanted folks here to buy it Bob, why didn't you list it here instead of listing an ad for ebay? ~ Todd, KA1KAQ __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
[AMRadio] Farnell Automatic Modulation Meter for Sale
I have a Farnell Modulation Meter Model 257 for sale on eBay right now which will expire in 2 days. The auction number is 280053848424. It is a neat package, only 4 x 8 x11", with all kinds of solid state components inside. I am told that it was popular back in the 80's and 90's. Fully functional. I have other audio processing gear for sale on eBay as well. Check it out. Bob W6TR __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
[AMRadio] Looking for a Boatanchor
All this talk about an home brew AM transmitter has rekindled my desire to find a legal limit transmitter, something I could drive with my Valiant or a Ranger. Surely there must be a bunch of transmitters out there looking for a new home. I am in central Florida and would be willing to travel to pick up the right rig. I have done the broadcast transmitter conversion thing and I would love to find something that doesn't look like a refrigerator or a juke box. I may even have some amps that would work in a trade scenario. Please send me an E Mail if you have something that you think would satisfy my cravings. One thing, it must be well built. Thanks, Bob W6TR __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
Re: [AMRadio] Ranger Audio
Put in a new cartridge. I believe they are available from RF Parts. Bob W6TR - Original Message - From: "Jack Schmidling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 11:03 PM Subject: [AMRadio] Ranger Audio So I get my new D104 yesterday and spend a few hours removing the un-needed junk from it and fire up for the NoonTime Forum expecting all sorts of kudos and no one can hear me. One guy that could said it sounded tinny and crummy. So I switch to the Kenwood and they all say wonderful. I went of over the whole mic again, plugs, wires, grounds and fixed a few things and converted it into a boom mic. I make another contact and he says tinny but could be his receiver... nice guy. He suggests a few caps to check so back to the bench with it. After looking around, I find that the mic wire goes directly to the grid, no resistor divider and no input cap. I now see what that strange mess at the end of the shielded wire is... what is left of a 1m resistor. I replace all this stuff and it still sounds crummy. Then I find that R22 is missing in the cathode circuit of the output side of the first audio. I replace this and it still sounds crummy. To establish "crummy" I set the mic near a nice sounding radio and set up a shortwave receiver in an adjacent room to listen to while loading up a light bulb. In all cases, the Kenwood with the handheld dynamic mic sounds better. The only thing (I have said this many times) that I see left as a possible problem is C59a/b. These were resistors when I started working on it. I replaced these with 47uf and 67uf caps as that was all I had left at the required WV. They are supposed to be 15mf. I am not sure just what these do so the question is... could these cause a lack of lows in the audio? If not, any other ideas? js -- PHOTO OF THE WEEK: http://schmidling.com/pow.htm Astronomy, Beer, Cheese, Fiber,Gems, Sausage,Silver http://schmidling.com __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
[AMRadio] AM Test Equipment
I have the following that is surplus to my needs: Wavetek Model 1901C Oscilloscope 11" screen Hewlett Packard Model 331A Distortion Analyzer Farnell Model 257 Automatic Modulation Meter Deltec 120VAC 10Amp Line Conditioner/Isolator Collins 20V-2/3 Power adjuster motorized rheostat w/ panel switch Symetrix 421 AGC Leveler/Downward Expander Aphex Model 104 Aural Exciter with Big Bottom Anyone interested in this equipment please contact me off list. Thanks, Bob W6TR in FL __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
Re: [AMRadio] Viking Ranger
The color - Original Message - From: "Jack Schmidling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 7:46 PM Subject: [AMRadio] Viking Ranger I just bought a Ranger but the manual does not agree with the hardware. How can I tell if I have a Ranger or a Ranger II? Mine has a deck with tubes and a pot mounted above the function switch. No such deck exists in the pics in the manual. js -- PHOTO OF THE WEEK: http://schmidling.com/pow.htm Astronomy, Beer, Cheese, Fiber,Gems, Sausage,Silver http://schmidling.com __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion
For good I hope. We have beat this subject to death. You did (or didn't do) what you chose and I and a lot of others did what we wanted. I would be glad to sign /4 if that was the law but it isn't so I don't. 73 OM Bob W6TR in FL - Original Message - From: "Todd, KA1KAQ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 1:39 AM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion On 10/13/06, Bob Maser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Plus, if he had half a brain, he would have upgraded to an Extra back in the late 60's, early 70's. It's sour grapes. How do you figure that, Bob? Someone prefers not to upgrade to a higher license to get a few (until recently) more kcs of spectrum because they feel the test is a give-away? Would the benefit of upgrading be the opportunity to have an Extra Class-only SSB contact with you? I agree that a pre no-code Extra is more valuable than post no code but he missed the boat. My feeling is that my 20WPM Extra will always be worth more(to me at least) than a no code Extra. Sounds like you're the one suffering from sour grapes syndrome. How DARE they offer the Extra Class license to those 'lesser' licensees with an easier test?? I've always felt that no code extras should sign /nc when in the Extra part of the bands. That's okay, I've always thought that all hams should append their callsign with the call area they actually reside in, be it a Vanity call they bought or otherwise. Not so long ago, it was the law. And it actually makes sense, more sense than having someone sign /NC so that you can feel somehow superior. Think about it Bob - you wouldn't even need to have the "half a brain" you suggest the other fellow lacks, to get a 4-area callsign. You could just sign W6TR/4 so folks would have a better idea where that superior signal was coming from. (o: Out. ~ Todd, KA1KAQ __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion gone off topic
Tom, your discourse on the no code licensing was great. I have never looked down at a n/c Extra as being inferior, except in jest, but I can remember having one hell of a time getting my code speed up past 20wpm at the same time I had the theory down pat. They never seemed in sync. I never had to earn my living in the electronics business so the theory was often Greek to me, still is. But understand that a lot of Extras that did have to pass the 20 wpm requirement feel that the FCC or ARRL sold them down the river by eliminating it. Lets face it, the ARRL is really concerned that the Ham Radio hobby is going downhill and that means less sales of product and magazines and they decided that n/c would give the hobby a shot in the arm. They were wrong but it is too late to double back. This hobby is indeed rounding the last turn and the finish line is within sight. Deny this all you want but go to a hamfest and count the young hams. You won't need to even take off your shoes. I usually go to Dayton at least 3 out 5 years and this year the Hamvention attendance was under 20,000. It used to take more than a day to go through the flea market, it was less than 60% full this year and I'll bet that it is even smaller next year. Another indicator of the state of this hobby is the infamous QST magazine. There are issues that contain nothing interesting to hams that have been in the hobby for any length of time. If you scan the Sept issue you can learn how to make a straight key from a door hinge, how to make a UPS that you can buy ready made for under $75 that works better, revisit a extended double zepp that has been in the ARRL Handbook for the last 20 years, a product review of a radio that nobody buys, and a frequency counter. Then comes the final insult; the biggest advertiser in the magazine offers junk for sale, a lot of which are direct copies of other manufacturers' product that are higher priced at least partly because they don't employ prison inmate labor. All this verbiage are my opinions on the state of hobby. Yours may be different, probably are. Have a good day, see on the bands for as long as we have them. Bob W6TR - Original Message - From: "Tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 12:37 AM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion gone off topic I see this topic come up so many times during the course of a year so I guess that I should turn in my Extra-light license because I'm not as smart or as worthy as those who think they are better than others because they possess the "real" license earned back in the good-old days. I'm convinced that they are the same people who walked to school 20 miles each way uphill in the snow while carrying their little sister. I, on the other hand, had to ride a bus about 10 miles...a piece of cake and I didn't learn fortitude. (Plus my little sister sat beside me) I've decided to demand that the FCC require me to learn 50wpm code and have a doctorate in Electrical Engineering instead of just an A.A. in Electronic Technology from my Community College. Of course while I'm at it I will demand that they require ALL Advanced and old-time Extras to learn and prove proficiency on each and every mode of transmission including voice whether they have a desire to use those modes or not.. They will have to speak proper English and use proper punctuation in William Shakespeare style while using voice mode. No hillbilly talk like I hear now on the radio. No African-American, French, German, Italian, or other dialects or accents. They must also demonstrate AM, FM, SSB, LSB,USB, DSB, digital, RTTY, spread spectrum and on and on and on. Since they are so smart they will also have to build every piece of equipment that they use including RTTY printers, and make their own batteries with material mined by them too. After all if they buy a battery then they are lazy. Also, since communication had it's roots in early cultures they must show proficiency on smoke signals and beating logs with sticks. I'm 55 years old and have had to readjust my career to changing times. I worked for 3 companies in 28 years and now 10 companies in the last 4 years within the IT field. It is a different world with much younger people in charge. START ADJUSTING! There is plenty for everyone to enjoy in this hobby and I'm humbled by the learned ones who share their knowledge without desire of receiving platitudes but BORED by those fixated on the code issue especially. 73, Tom K3TVC/nc I signed with the /nc because it matters so much to you real Hams to know that you are better. Oh God, I'm not worthy. hi hi - Original Message - From: "Bob Maser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amate
Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion
Yeah, but I've never met a Texan that would listen. - Original Message - From: "Darrell, WA5VGO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 9:19 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion Your a great guy, Bob. It's good to know I can go to you for ALL the answers. Darrell, WA5VGO At 07:35 PM 10/13/2006 -0400, you wrote: Plus, if he had half a brain, he would have upgraded to an Extra back in the late 60's, early 70's. It's sour grapes. I agree that a pre no-code Extra is more valuable than post no code but he missed the boat. My feeling is that my 20WPM Extra will always be worth more(to me at least) than a no code Extra. I've always felt that no code extras should sign /nc when in the Extra part of the bands. Bob W6TR - Original Message - From: "Donald Sanders" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 6:56 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion Because with your 1968 Advanced you cannot go to the Extra Only Frequencies. Healthfully yours, Don W4BWS - Original Message - From: "Darrell, WA5VGO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 5:27 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion > On that subject, I can't >>understand why the Advanced hams don't go down and pass the Extra written >>exam, especially since the code requirements have been eliminated. >>My, >>it's so easy to get on radio these days. >> >>Bob W6TR Why would I want to downgrade from my 1968 advanced to the new extra? Darrell, WA5VGO __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion
Anytime sport - Original Message - From: "Darrell, WA5VGO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 9:19 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion Your a great guy, Bob. It's good to know I can go to you for ALL the answers. Darrell, WA5VGO At 07:35 PM 10/13/2006 -0400, you wrote: Plus, if he had half a brain, he would have upgraded to an Extra back in the late 60's, early 70's. It's sour grapes. I agree that a pre no-code Extra is more valuable than post no code but he missed the boat. My feeling is that my 20WPM Extra will always be worth more(to me at least) than a no code Extra. I've always felt that no code extras should sign /nc when in the Extra part of the bands. Bob W6TR - Original Message - From: "Donald Sanders" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 6:56 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion Because with your 1968 Advanced you cannot go to the Extra Only Frequencies. Healthfully yours, Don W4BWS - Original Message - From: "Darrell, WA5VGO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 5:27 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion > On that subject, I can't >>understand why the Advanced hams don't go down and pass the Extra written >>exam, especially since the code requirements have been eliminated. >>My, >>it's so easy to get on radio these days. >> >>Bob W6TR Why would I want to downgrade from my 1968 advanced to the new extra? Darrell, WA5VGO __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion
Plus, if he had half a brain, he would have upgraded to an Extra back in the late 60's, early 70's. It's sour grapes. I agree that a pre no-code Extra is more valuable than post no code but he missed the boat. My feeling is that my 20WPM Extra will always be worth more(to me at least) than a no code Extra. I've always felt that no code extras should sign /nc when in the Extra part of the bands. Bob W6TR - Original Message - From: "Donald Sanders" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 6:56 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion Because with your 1968 Advanced you cannot go to the Extra Only Frequencies. Healthfully yours, Don W4BWS - Original Message - From: "Darrell, WA5VGO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 5:27 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion > On that subject, I can't >>understand why the Advanced hams don't go down and pass the Extra written >>exam, especially since the code requirements have been eliminated. My, >>it's so easy to get on radio these days. >> >>Bob W6TR Why would I want to downgrade from my 1968 advanced to the new extra? Darrell, WA5VGO __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion
That is a question that does not deserve an answer. - Original Message - From: "Darrell, WA5VGO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 6:27 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion On that subject, I can't understand why the Advanced hams don't go down and pass the Extra written exam, especially since the code requirements have been eliminated. My, it's so easy to get on radio these days. Bob W6TR Why would I want to downgrade from my 1968 advanced to the new extra? Darrell, WA5VGO __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion
I guess I should have specified plate modulated AM transmitters. You are right, my FT1000 Mark V does have the ability to go on AM but it also goes on FM, RTTY and PKT. I wonder how many people use these modern day transceivers on these modes. Let's stop this thread. Now with the expansion of usable frequencies on 75/80, us Extras can go down and play radio where the other lesser licensed can't go. On that subject, I can't understand why the Advanced hams don't go down and pass the Extra written exam, especially since the code requirements have been eliminated. My, it's so easy to get on radio these days. Bob W6TR - Original Message - From: "Donald Chester" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 1:26 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion If AM is getting so popular, why aren't there any manufacturers producing any equipment? Where have you been the past 20+ years? Nearly all HF transceivers made to-day include true double-sideband full carrier AM mode, along with SSB, CW and various digital capabilities. There aren't any major manufacturers producing HF rigs that are AM-only for exactly the same reason they aren't producing SSB-only or CW only rigs. (I'm not talking about little single-mode QRP kits.) Don k4kyv __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion
Since on page one of the FCC 06-149 document states that it was "adopted" on 10-4-06, doesn't this mean that we can go to the new frequencies immediately? I could not find clarification on this in the 45 page document. Bob W6TR - Original Message - From: "Donald Chester" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 2:45 AM Subject: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion Up to an extra 150 kc/s for phone on 75 m for Extra class. 75m Phone Allocations General Advanced Extra Current 3850-4000 3775-4000 3750-4000 New 3800-4000 3700-4000 3600-4000 Increase 50 75150 40m Phone Allocations General Advanced Extra Current 7225-73007150-73007150-7300 New 7175-73007125-73007125-7300 Increase5025 25 Much better than anything I had anticipated, but we are still left with a cumbersome matrix of subbands based on operator class combined with emission mode. Considering the relief in congestion we have already experienced due to the general decline in amateur activity in recent years, there should be plenty of room for all on 75m, without the griping about AM "taking up too much room on the crowded band." Of course, if the FCC eventually eliminates the code requirement, expect an initial spike in activity as hoards of no-code Techs upgrade, but after the initial spike I predict a return to stagnant growth. There should still be plenty of room for AM activity. Once the expansion goes into effect, we should immediately commence AM activity on the new frequencies, including the 3600-3700 kc/s Extra segment. I have looked over the R & O, but I am not sure if it means that 3600-3700 is restricted to Extra class for all modes, or just that Extras can now use phone in the segment. How this will affect non-voice licence class restrictions is not made entirely clear in the FCC document: "12. Regarding the division among license classes of the spectrum on which we today authorize phone emissions, we adopt the Commission’s proposal to authorize stations of General Class licensees to transmit voice emissions in the 3800-4000 kHz frequency segment, thereby increasing by 50 kHz the spectrum for voice communications by these stations. Because we have decided to authorize more 75 m spectrum for voice communications than was proposed in the NPRM, we also authorize stations of Advanced Class licensees to transmit voice emissions in the 3700-4000 kHz frequency segment, thereby increasing by 75 kHz the amount of spectrum for voice communications by these stations. We also authorize stations of Amateur Extra Class licensees to transmit voice emissions in the 3600-4000 kHz frequency segment, thereby increasing by 150 kHz the spectrum authorized to these stations for voice communications. In the 40 m and 15 m bands, we adopt the Commission’s proposal to authorize stations of Amateur Extra and Advanced Class licensees 7125-7300 kHz, stations of General Class licensees 7175-7300 kHz, and stations of General Class licensees 21275-21450 kHz for phone communications." If Generals and above will still be able to use 3600-3700 for non-voice modes, expect digital modes to continue to operate in this segment. I suspect that may be the reason such a big hunk was set aside for Extras - to limit phone activity in that region of the band so that some of the digital stuff can continue on those frequencies. Although the thinking of government agencies is extremely unpredictable, this doesn't look well for the ARRL's bandwidth proposal. If the FCC were seriously considering limitations by bandwidth any time soon, it is unlikely they would have gone to all the trouble to work out this plan, only to have to revise it in the near future to accomodate subbands-by-bandwidth. Looks like we'll soon be able to join the Canadians in their "AM Window" on 3720. The change is expected to go into effect sometime in mid-November. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-06-149A1.pdf ___ This message was typed using the DVORAK keyboard layout. http://www.mwbrooks.com/dvorak/ http://gigliwood.com/abcd/ __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion
Yeah, right. - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 8:40 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion Icom, Kenwud, Yeasu least). If AM is getting so popular, why aren't there any manufacturers producing any equipment? Bob W6TR __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion
Yeah, but I found that talking about how great AM is gets old after a while. I experienced AM first hand as I became a ham in 1956. I had a great time and made a lot of friends. Now that SSB is the mode of choice for most hams, one gets used to VOX operation and the lock and talk becomes tedious at best. I find that when I get on AM(I still have a pristine Valiant and HRO-60), a group gets together and by the time that it gets back around, 20-30 minutes have expired. I was used to this modus operandi back in the 50's but now I prefer a back and forth format. Please don't get me wrong. I enjoy an occasional AM QSO. But I have found that it is nostalgia that attracts me to AM and nostalgia is satisfied by small bites(for me at least). If AM is getting so popular, why aren't there any manufacturers producing any equipment? BTW, after spending over 100 hrs converting the 20V-3 to 75M, I had big time interference to the neighbors. I have no problems with the Valiant and none with my modern SSB rigs. Bob W6TR - Original Message - From: "Jack Schmidling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 7:56 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion Bob Maser wrote: I am in the Tampa area. The reason I sold my 20V2 and 20V3 was once you work the 30 or 40 stations that seem to hang out on 3885, you're done. Done with what? You have made 40 new friends. I personally think that is worth a lot more than a zillion sig reports from sig report collectors. Jack NR9Q -- PHOTO OF THE WEEK: http://schmidling.com/pow.htm Astronomy, Beer, Cheese, Fiber,Gems, Sausage,Silver http://schmidling.com __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion
I am in the Tampa area. The reason I sold my 20V2 and 20V3 was once you work the 30 or 40 stations that seem to hang out on 3885, you're done. I don't usually get on in the morning so I don't know what type of activity is on 75. I really don't think that it's too smart to put an AM signal on 3795 in the evening. You(we) are still the minority, you can question the ratio, but since all AM'ers do is "lock and talk" and hardly ever chase DX, why would you even consider going into the "DX part" of the bands. AM'ers need friends, not enemies. BTW, I don't know what you define as a "strapping signal" but I would go up against the best with my SSB signal, especially in the DX window. If you want to set up a schedule sometime, let's see who gets heard on a common frequency out to the mid west. Bob W6TR - Original Message - From: "Todd, KA1KAQ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 2:10 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion On 10/12/06, Bob Maser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Back in the 50's and 60's when SSB was just emerging, they were allocated by gentlemen's agreement to the top of each band because they were the minority. Now AM is the minority so it makes sense for AM'ers to inhabit the top frequencies. Why fight a fight that you can't win? 500-1? I think you need to get on a bit more often, Bob. AM has made a huge comeback over the last decade, and the 'gentleman's agreement' you mention seems only to be respected by the AMers. Just check 3870 - 3890 any night, you'll hear them trying to make problems. The reason there haven't been AM issues in other areas in only because the AM group tends to stay up above, certainly not because of any agreement. And as far as battles go, the strapping AM signals win out everytime. If you're pissweak, you're covered up - regardless of mode. Up here in the northeast, AMers make full use of the 'window' as well as other phone frequencies. Which is why the impending move to Florida concerns me a bit. All I've heard about down there is that 'the SSB guys won't let us operate anywhere but 3885' or 'you need to get on in the morning' etc. AM continues to grow as more and more people discover its pleasant sound and hands-on 'real radio' approach. The more AMers get on and use the spectrum, the more AM will grow. Fortunately Bob, there are some good AM signals soon to be on the air down your way, and others on the way down. Fear not, AM will thrive. We just need to get people off their sofas and on the air. (o: ~ Todd, KA1KAQ __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion
Considering the fact that you are outnumbered by 500 to 1 at any given time, I would think it wise to stay up at the top of each band and not go sit in an area where DX is typically found, which is usually at the bottom of each band. Also, since a strong SSB signal can wreak havoc with an AM signal, you're not going to win the battle for the frequency. I operate SSB and AM and I have seen the results of head to head confrontations. Back in the 50's and 60's when SSB was just emerging, they were allocated by gentlemen's agreement to the top of each band because they were the minority. Now AM is the minority so it makes sense for AM'ers to inhabit the top frequencies. Why fight a fight that you can't win? Bob W6TR - Original Message - From: "Peter Markavage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 1:17 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion Don't make the same mistake "they" did 25 to 30 years ago by defining an AM pen area. AM is phone; use it wherever your license class allows. Or, maybe all can wait for the ARRL Band Plan. Pete, wa2cwa On Thu, 12 Oct 2006 12:50:11 -0400 "Bob Maser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Going down to the new Extra class freqs is a sure way to fire up the SSB boys. I would suggest widening out your 3880 to plus or minus 20kcs. Bob W6TR - Original Message - __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion
Going down to the new Extra class freqs is a sure way to fire up the SSB boys. I would suggest widening out your 3880 to plus or minus 20kcs. Bob W6TR - Original Message - From: "Brian Carling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 8:08 AM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion From: Donald Chester <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Once the expansion goes into effect, we should immediately commence AM activity on the new frequencies, including the 3600-3700 kc/s Extra segment. For those who would like them, I can offer FT243 crystals on the following lower frequencies: 3615, 3645, 3655, 3686, 3700 kHz 3702, 3703, 3705, 3721, 3790 kHz 3800, 3805, 3810, 3816.8, 3820 kHz 3825, 3830, 3837, 3840 kHz Brian, AF4K __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
Re: [AMRadio] Amended rules (Dkt No.04-140)
As an Extra, you used to be able to go down to 7150, now it's 7125. - Original Message - From: "Brian Carling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 6:39 AM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Amended rules (Dkt No.04-140) Hmmm - the 40m designation looks just like what we have now. Did I miss something? FCC Daily Digest Vol. 25 No. 196 October 11, 2006 THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY: AMENDMENT OF PART 97 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES GOVERNING THE AMATEUR RADIO SERVICES. Amended the rules in this proceeding. (Dkt No.04-140). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 10/04/2006 by R&O. (FCC No. 06-149). WTB http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-06-149A1.doc http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-06-149A1.pdf http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-06-149A1.txt __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
Re: [AMRadio] Best Boatanchor
My HRO 60 with speaker and all the usual coil trays and wooden cabinet cost me $550 and it is a 9. It had also been recapped and aligned. I probably paid too much for it but it was exactly what I was looking for. Nostalgia is a wonderful thing but can be satisfied by very small bites. My AM station sits here unused while I play radio with modern stuff but they are nice to look at. Bob - Original Message - From: "Jim Wilhite" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 9:51 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Best Boatanchor Bob I hope you are kidding??? I have a HRO 60R with the 60SC-2 combination unit. The cosmetics are just above fair but it works very well. I would never thought my HRO 60 would bring anywhere near 600. Wonder what the speaker, coil storage unit would be worth? I turned down a HRO 60 some time back that was missing one knob and had the 4 standard coils for 275. It would have cleaned nicely and with the knob, to me, would have been a fair buy, but I didn't want to clean it and align. I know the seller and he is a straight up guy. Did I miss a barging? 73 Jim W5JO Boatanchor About $600 for a good one, which is cheap compared to Collins stuff. I am sitting here looking at my HRO 60 and Valiant, which were the equipment I had back in the 50's. Ahhh what memories. Bob W6TR __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
Re: [AMRadio] Best Boatanchor
About $600 for a good one, which is cheap compared to Collins stuff. I am sitting here looking at my HRO 60 and Valiant, which were the equipment I had back in the 50's. Ahhh what memories. Bob W6TR - Original Message - From: "A.R.S. - W5AMI" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 9:10 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Best Boatanchor On 9/27/06, Bob Maser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: You get the biggest rush buying boat anchors that you used to have back in the day. Why would anyone want to spend a lot of money for a rig that has no nostalgic value? If you want to buy a HQ-107A, I have a friend in TX that has one that he bought and is tired of, $300 and it's yours. The real neat boat anchor receiver is the HRO 60 with its draws for bandswitching. Bob W6TR Can you buy an HRO-60 for less than $350 these days? It is a "neat" receiver no doubt. __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
Re: [AMRadio] Best Boatanchor
You get the biggest rush buying boat anchors that you used to have back in the day. Why would anyone want to spend a lot of money for a rig that has no nostalgic value? If you want to buy a HQ-107A, I have a friend in TX that has one that he bought and is tired of, $300 and it's yours. The real neat boat anchor receiver is the HRO 60 with its draws for bandswitching. Bob W6TR - Original Message - From: "A.R.S. - W5AMI" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 8:50 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Best Boatanchor Oh Yes! I forgot about the SX-101. Wish I still had mine. I can't speak for the NC183D since I've never owned one, but Bob is right, you will likely be completely confused as to what to get once this discussion is over ;) Brian w5ami On 9/27/06, Robert Peters <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: You will get 100 different receivers from 100 people...My 2 favorites are the SX101 Mark II and the NC183D...Both great selectivity and great Audio... Bob W1PE -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Daniel Hileman Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 7:15 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service Subject: [AMRadio] Best Boatanchor Hi Everyone, I am new to boatanchors and need some advice. I am beginning to collect antique radios. I want suggestions on what my first one should be. I am living in a duplex so a xmitter is out of the questions, so I thought I'd get a "nice" receiver to listen on. I would prefer something that would also receive SSB as this will be my only reciever for a while, but not at the sacrifice of selectivity on AM. I had a TS-850 that I unfortunately had to sell a few months back for a move for a new job. It had great receive (and Xmit) on AM, and so I'm wanting something in that caliber. I've read great things about the HQ-180A but I think it's only AM and a little out of the price I'm looking for. I'd like to find soemthing in the $300-350 range. Any suggestions??? 73 Daniel N9WX __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net -- "There is nothing more uncommon than common sense." -- Frank Lloyd Wright __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
Re: [AMRadio] Collins 30V3
±1100lbs, 38W x22D x 76H pr 4-400's modulated by another pr 4-400's. I just converted one to 75M. Lots of work. Make sure you get the paperwork. Take pics of how the heavy iron goes in because you will have to take it all out to move it. Bob W6TR - Original Message - From: "Barrie Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 3:14 PM Subject: [AMRadio] Collins 30V3 I have just been offered a Collins 20V3 . . . free! I must haul it away soon. Also, it's 500 miles away and, I don't even know how much it weighs! I did a Google (several variations) and don't come up with much info. Can anyone tell me size, weight, tube line-up, etc? There will be an RCA 1 KW available soon from the same source. Again, free. 73, Barrie, W7ALW __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net
Re: [AMRadio] Stuff for sale...
How much does it weigh? I suppose it could be dismantled. I am in the Tampa area but am planning a trip to western NY in the first week of August. Bob W6TR - Original Message - From: "Brett gazdzinski" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Discussion of AM Radio'" Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2006 10:13 PM Subject: RE: [AMRadio] Stuff for sale... Mike, Unfortunately, I don't have an extra. One in the 813 rig, one in the push pull 811 rig, and one for the 4d32 rig. Brett N2DTS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Sawyer Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2006 7:37 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Stuff for sale... Hey Brett, Do you have any spare mod transformers in that variety? That's the same one that went bad in my RCA ET-4336F and I have been trying to find one for years. Mod-U-Lator, Mike(y) W3SLK - Original Message - From: "Brett gazdzinski" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Discussion of AM Radio'" Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2006 7:03 PM Subject: RE: [AMRadio] Stuff for sale... http://wa5bxo.shacknet.nu/N2DTS/ Pictures 53 to 57 show the rig in more detail. I have coils for 80 and 40 meters, the rig is silent, no fans or variac hum, the power supply is selectable on the front panel between 1200, 1300, or 1500 volts roughly. The rig needs about 20 watts of RF drive, and about 15 watts of audio drive (8 ohms), to give around 300 watts carrier out. All the parts are at the kilowatt level, nothing gets warm or will crap out even if you left it keyed up for a year. Step start is built in, along with push to talk, and negative cycle loading. Everything is metered and adjustable. The mod transformer is an old RCA that seems to sound VERY good, 10,400 ohms to 4350 ohms. The power transformer matches the mod transformer, RCA... The power supply diodes are 14kv at 1 amp each, and there are 4 of them in half wave center tapped setup. Final tubes can be 811, 812, 572b. Brett > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Maser > Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2006 11:30 AM > To: Discussion of AM Radio > Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Stuff for sale... > > Hi Brett, I am interested in you 812 transmitter. Can you > send more pics of > it? > > Bob Maser > W6TR > Valrico, FL > - Original Message - > From: "Brett gazdzinski" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'Discussion of AM Radio'" > Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 8:16 PM > Subject: RE: [AMRadio] Stuff for sale... > > > > > > I am trying to clear out the shack a bit, and > > have some stuff for sale: > > > > Icom 756 pro, with power supply, $1500.00, general coverage > transmit mod > > done. > > > > Homebrew 812a rig modulated by 811a's, in rack cabinet $2000.00 ? > > http://wa5bxo.shacknet.nu/N2DTS/Picture%20005.jpg > > > > Textronics 2465 4 trace 300 MHz O scope, $500.00 > > > > Gonset G76 with ac supply, manual, $150.00 > > > > Galaxy DX99v, 15 watt am cb/10 meter mobil, does AM, ssb, fm, > > has freq readout along with channel numbers, and other CB > stuff, $200.00. > > > > CVM5 mod transformer, $150.00 > > > > 50 Henry 400 ma reactor (Peter Dahl) $75.00 > > > > Samson 60 watt per channel audio amp, rack mount, about 1 inch high, > > great to drive modulator grids in a small space, $100.00. > > > > > > Email me for more info at [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > I can take digital pictures of anything anyone is interested in... > > > > Brett > > N2DTS > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > __ > > AMRadio mailing list > > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html > > Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net > > AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net > > AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb > > __ > AMRadio mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html > Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net > AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net > AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb > __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb _
Re: [AMRadio] Stuff for sale...
- Original Message - From: "Brett gazdzinski" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Discussion of AM Radio'" Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2006 7:03 PM Subject: RE: [AMRadio] Stuff for sale... http://wa5bxo.shacknet.nu/N2DTS/ Pictures 53 to 57 show the rig in more detail. I have coils for 80 and 40 meters, the rig is silent, no fans or variac hum, the power supply is selectable on the front panel between 1200, 1300, or 1500 volts roughly. The rig needs about 20 watts of RF drive, and about 15 watts of audio drive (8 ohms), to give around 300 watts carrier out. All the parts are at the kilowatt level, nothing gets warm or will crap out even if you left it keyed up for a year. Step start is built in, along with push to talk, and negative cycle loading. Everything is metered and adjustable. The mod transformer is an old RCA that seems to sound VERY good, 10,400 ohms to 4350 ohms. The power transformer matches the mod transformer, RCA... The power supply diodes are 14kv at 1 amp each, and there are 4 of them in half wave center tapped setup. Final tubes can be 811, 812, 572b. Brett -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Maser Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2006 11:30 AM To: Discussion of AM Radio Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Stuff for sale... Hi Brett, I am interested in you 812 transmitter. Can you send more pics of it? Bob Maser W6TR Valrico, FL - Original Message - From: "Brett gazdzinski" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Discussion of AM Radio'" Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 8:16 PM Subject: RE: [AMRadio] Stuff for sale... > > I am trying to clear out the shack a bit, and > have some stuff for sale: > > Icom 756 pro, with power supply, $1500.00, general coverage transmit mod > done. > > Homebrew 812a rig modulated by 811a's, in rack cabinet $2000.00 ? > http://wa5bxo.shacknet.nu/N2DTS/Picture%20005.jpg > > Textronics 2465 4 trace 300 MHz O scope, $500.00 > > Gonset G76 with ac supply, manual, $150.00 > > Galaxy DX99v, 15 watt am cb/10 meter mobil, does AM, ssb, fm, > has freq readout along with channel numbers, and other CB stuff, $200.00. > > CVM5 mod transformer, $150.00 > > 50 Henry 400 ma reactor (Peter Dahl) $75.00 > > Samson 60 watt per channel audio amp, rack mount, about 1 inch high, > great to drive modulator grids in a small space, $100.00. > > > Email me for more info at [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > I can take digital pictures of anything anyone is interested in... > > Brett > N2DTS > > > > > > > > __ > AMRadio mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html > Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net > AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net > AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb
Re: [AMRadio] Stuff for sale...
Hi Brett, I am interested in you 812 transmitter. Can you send more pics of it? Bob Maser W6TR Valrico, FL - Original Message - From: "Brett gazdzinski" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Discussion of AM Radio'" Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 8:16 PM Subject: RE: [AMRadio] Stuff for sale... I am trying to clear out the shack a bit, and have some stuff for sale: Icom 756 pro, with power supply, $1500.00, general coverage transmit mod done. Homebrew 812a rig modulated by 811a's, in rack cabinet $2000.00 ? http://wa5bxo.shacknet.nu/N2DTS/Picture%20005.jpg Textronics 2465 4 trace 300 MHz O scope, $500.00 Gonset G76 with ac supply, manual, $150.00 Galaxy DX99v, 15 watt am cb/10 meter mobil, does AM, ssb, fm, has freq readout along with channel numbers, and other CB stuff, $200.00. CVM5 mod transformer, $150.00 50 Henry 400 ma reactor (Peter Dahl) $75.00 Samson 60 watt per channel audio amp, rack mount, about 1 inch high, great to drive modulator grids in a small space, $100.00. Email me for more info at [EMAIL PROTECTED] I can take digital pictures of anything anyone is interested in... Brett N2DTS __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb
[AMRadio] Transformer Rewinding
Some time back in 2005 I found a guy that rewound the power transformer for my HRO60. He did a great job and his price was reasonable. I have another transformer that needs to be rewound and I can't locate his name. Can anyone help me find this guy? I think he was somewhere in the East. Maybe in 3 land, not sure. Bob W6TR.
[AMRadio] HRO60 Tuning knob
Anyone have an extra tuning knob for the HRO60 receiver? A friend of mine bought a receiver but it has the wrong knob. Thanks, Bob W6TR
[AMRadio] Collins 20V-2 For sale
My 20V-2 is still for sale. It is complete and unrestored. I have lowered the price to $1500 FOB Valrico, FL. If you are interested, call me at 813-643-3034 or E Mail. Thanks for reading, Bob W6TR
Re: [AMRadio] 20V-2 For Sale
Sure, how much money do you have? Sorry, not enough. Bob - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 12:19 PM Subject: RE: [AMRadio] 20V-2 For Sale Hey Bob, since you live in 4-land, can I have your 6-land callsign? :-) Original Message Subject: [AMRadio] 20V-2 For Sale From: "Bob Maser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tue, March 28, 2006 6:39 am To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "AMRadio" I forgot to mention in my post that the 20V-2 is FOB my QTH here in Valrico, Florida. Bob W6TR __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb
[AMRadio] Home Brew AM Transmitter Wanted
Anyone out there have a well constructed home brew AM transmitter that is laying around collecting dust? I am looking for one that runs 350-1000W out and can be fully integrated or one that uses a driver for the RF and modulator. If you have one that you would be willing to part with, give me a call at 813-643-3034 or E Mail me. Thanks for reading Bob Maser W6TR in Florida
[AMRadio] 20V-2 For Sale
I forgot to mention in my post that the 20V-2 is FOB my QTH here in Valrico, Florida. Bob W6TR
[AMRadio] Collins 20V-2 For Sale
My unconverted, unrestored 20V-2 is back on the market. The previous deal went from swapping for a 30K-1, swapping for a 75A-4, to cash on the barrelhead with a deposit, and finally "just changed my mind". Anyone interested please E Mail me off line or call me at 813-643-3034. The price is $1800, interesting trades will be considered. Bob W6TR
[AMRadio] 20V-2
The buyer for my 20V-2 has changed his mind so it is back on the market. If anyone is interested in it, please give me a call at 813-643-3034 or E Mail me. Thanks, Bob Maser W6TR
Re: [AMRadio] Collins 20V-3 for sale
I apologize for my comments. I thought that they were going to an individual, not the entire group. Thanks for pointing it out to me. Bob W6TR - Original Message - From: "Jim candela" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 10:21 PM Subject: RE: [AMRadio] Collins 20V-3 for sale Bob, The KW-1 sold for $3850 in 1952, so to me a cherried out and converted 20V3 for $3000 in 2006 does not seem unreasonable. See the link below: http://www.radioing.com/collins/tx03.html I have to say though that it bothers me a lot when I see sarcasm, and angry responses being exchanged on this reflector. Do we really have to go there? Regards, Jim Candela WD5JKO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Bob Maser Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 7:10 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Collins 20V-3 for sale Oh, I remember you. You're the guy that wanted the instruction book on how to convert a 20V-3 and nobody would give it to you. 73 Bob - Original Message - From: "david knepper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 5:41 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Collins 20V-3 for sale What a bargain!!! Dave, W3ST Publisher of the Collins Journal Secretary to the Collins Radio Association www.collinsra.com - the CRA Website Now with PayPal CRA Nets: 3805 Khz every Monday at 8 PM EST and 14255 every Saturday at 12 Noon EST - Original Message - From: "Bob Maser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "AMRadio" Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 4:00 PM Subject: [AMRadio] Collins 20V-3 for sale I am selling my 20V-3 Collins broadcast transmitter. It has been modified to transmit on 75M. It uses a pair or 4-400As in the final modulated with another pair. I removed the oscillator section including the crystals and use a Hallicrafters HA-5 VFO to drive the second RF stage. I have installed a one button PTT which switches the antenna to the transmitter, keys the VFO and mutes the receiver. The transmitter will run at 3 power levels; 375, 750, 1100 watts output to the antenna. Power selection is achieved with a pair of Jennings RJ-1 vacuum relays. All of the tubes test OK. The plate transformer is from Peter Dahl and it runs 3200VDC. I am asking $3000 for the transmitter FOB at my QTH here in Valrico FL. The transmitter is fully operational. I can send additional pics for those interested. The cosmetics are really great. I also will supply a manual, all mods, and schematic. Thanks for reading. Bob W6TR __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.1.0/269 - Release Date: 2/24/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.1.0/269 - Release Date: 2/24/2006 __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb
Re: [AMRadio] Collins 20V-3 for sale
Oh, I remember you. You're the guy that wanted the instruction book on how to convert a 20V-3 and nobody would give it to you. 73 Bob - Original Message - From: "david knepper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 5:41 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Collins 20V-3 for sale What a bargain!!! Dave, W3ST Publisher of the Collins Journal Secretary to the Collins Radio Association www.collinsra.com - the CRA Website Now with PayPal CRA Nets: 3805 Khz every Monday at 8 PM EST and 14255 every Saturday at 12 Noon EST - Original Message - From: "Bob Maser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "AMRadio" Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 4:00 PM Subject: [AMRadio] Collins 20V-3 for sale I am selling my 20V-3 Collins broadcast transmitter. It has been modified to transmit on 75M. It uses a pair or 4-400As in the final modulated with another pair. I removed the oscillator section including the crystals and use a Hallicrafters HA-5 VFO to drive the second RF stage. I have installed a one button PTT which switches the antenna to the transmitter, keys the VFO and mutes the receiver. The transmitter will run at 3 power levels; 375, 750, 1100 watts output to the antenna. Power selection is achieved with a pair of Jennings RJ-1 vacuum relays. All of the tubes test OK. The plate transformer is from Peter Dahl and it runs 3200VDC. I am asking $3000 for the transmitter FOB at my QTH here in Valrico FL. The transmitter is fully operational. I can send additional pics for those interested. The cosmetics are really great. I also will supply a manual, all mods, and schematic. Thanks for reading. Bob W6TR __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb
Re: [AMRadio] Collins 20V-3 for sale
Are you sincere or are you just trying to be a smart ass? Bob - Original Message - From: "david knepper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 5:41 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Collins 20V-3 for sale What a bargain!!! Dave, W3ST Publisher of the Collins Journal Secretary to the Collins Radio Association www.collinsra.com - the CRA Website Now with PayPal CRA Nets: 3805 Khz every Monday at 8 PM EST and 14255 every Saturday at 12 Noon EST - Original Message - From: "Bob Maser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "AMRadio" Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 4:00 PM Subject: [AMRadio] Collins 20V-3 for sale I am selling my 20V-3 Collins broadcast transmitter. It has been modified to transmit on 75M. It uses a pair or 4-400As in the final modulated with another pair. I removed the oscillator section including the crystals and use a Hallicrafters HA-5 VFO to drive the second RF stage. I have installed a one button PTT which switches the antenna to the transmitter, keys the VFO and mutes the receiver. The transmitter will run at 3 power levels; 375, 750, 1100 watts output to the antenna. Power selection is achieved with a pair of Jennings RJ-1 vacuum relays. All of the tubes test OK. The plate transformer is from Peter Dahl and it runs 3200VDC. I am asking $3000 for the transmitter FOB at my QTH here in Valrico FL. The transmitter is fully operational. I can send additional pics for those interested. The cosmetics are really great. I also will supply a manual, all mods, and schematic. Thanks for reading. Bob W6TR __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb
[AMRadio] Collins 20V-3 for sale
I am selling my 20V-3 Collins broadcast transmitter. It has been modified to transmit on 75M. It uses a pair or 4-400As in the final modulated with another pair. I removed the oscillator section including the crystals and use a Hallicrafters HA-5 VFO to drive the second RF stage. I have installed a one button PTT which switches the antenna to the transmitter, keys the VFO and mutes the receiver. The transmitter will run at 3 power levels; 375, 750, 1100 watts output to the antenna. Power selection is achieved with a pair of Jennings RJ-1 vacuum relays. All of the tubes test OK. The plate transformer is from Peter Dahl and it runs 3200VDC. I am asking $3000 for the transmitter FOB at my QTH here in Valrico FL. The transmitter is fully operational. I can send additional pics for those interested. The cosmetics are really great. I also will supply a manual, all mods, and schematic. Thanks for reading. Bob W6TR
Re: [AMRadio] 4H4 Ballast
Thanks to all for the 6V6 substitution info. In the back of my brain I kind of remembered that. I also found a pair of 6C4's on eBay and the price was good. Bob W6TR - Original Message - From: "Edward B Richards" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 1:36 AM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 4H4 Ballast Hi Bob; Use a 6V6 in place of the 4H4 ballast tube. I have a used but good 6V6GT and a NOS 6C4 you can have for $5 plus $2 shipping. Good luck. 73, Ed Richards K6UUZ Simi Valley, Ca 93065 Home of the Air Force 1 pavilion On Sun, 19 Feb 2006 22:52:04 -0500 "Bob Maser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: It appears that I have found the problem in my HRO60. I turned it on one day last week and all I could hear was floor noise. I couldn't even hear the xtal calibrator and all drawers(bands) were the same. After much poking and prodding and tube testing, come to find out the 4H4 has a broken filament wire, which means that the HF oscillator and the mixer aren't getting any filament volts. Now I need a replacement 4H4. Anyone have a spare they would be willing to part with? I have a 7H4B but when I plugged it in I get 12VAC out to the mixer and HF osc filaments. My HF Oscillator tube 6C4 is really weak so I need one of them too. Help would be appreciated. Bob W6TR Florida __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb
[AMRadio] 4H4 Ballast
It appears that I have found the problem in my HRO60. I turned it on one day last week and all I could hear was floor noise. I couldn't even hear the xtal calibrator and all drawers(bands) were the same. After much poking and prodding and tube testing, come to find out the 4H4 has a broken filament wire, which means that the HF oscillator and the mixer aren't getting any filament volts. Now I need a replacement 4H4. Anyone have a spare they would be willing to part with? I have a 7H4B but when I plugged it in I get 12VAC out to the mixer and HF osc filaments. My HF Oscillator tube 6C4 is really weak so I need one of them too. Help would be appreciated. Bob W6TR Florida
Re: [AMRadio] word for word
Surely you're dreaming. I don't see what the problem is. Let the contesters have their 3 or 4 weekends per year. According to my wife, all we talk about is how tall is our towers and how long are our booms and how long we've been in the hobby. Why don't we all move down to 3753. Not much QRM down there. Not many hams down there. Bob W6TR - Original Message - From: "Bob Scupp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" ; "Phil Galasso" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 12:03 AM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] word for word --- Phil Galasso <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: - Original Message - > They stole the 11 meter band from us also > in 1958. Want it back? Sure, why not? It would be an excellent band to set aside for contesting and appliance operating. Phil G. K2PG __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb Phil- I agree! We can make it an AM 11 meter band only just for good measure - HI, HI!!! 73's, Bob K5SEP Life Member QCWA and ARRL Member - Antique Wireless Association Life Member - New Mexico Radio Collectors Club __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb
Re: [AMRadio] reply to SSB interference
What part don't you agree with Grant? Bob W6TR - Original Message - From: "Grant Youngman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Discussion of AM Radio'" Sent: Friday, January 27, 2006 8:42 PM Subject: RE: [AMRadio] reply to SSB interference AM signals are wider than SSB and in the mind of the typical SSB'er we are antiques living in the past. And they are right. That's total crap!!! Grant/NQ5T __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb
Re: [AMRadio] reply to SSB interference
You're right. Let's all build a spark gap transmitter so we can really be wide!! AM signals are wider than SSB and in the mind of the typical SSB'er we are antiques living in the past. And they are right. I think that the best approach is to ignore the hecklers and detractors. I don't think that the FCC is about to prohibit AM on the ham bands. The FCC has many higher priorities than ham radio. Bob W6TR - Original Message - From: "UVCM INC" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Cc: "Mike DORROUGH" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, January 27, 2006 11:46 AM Subject: RE: [AMRadio] reply to SSB interference We have ignored this interference for years, I am not saying that is not a good tact but now its time to act. Our rights are being trampled we have the right to enjoy our hobby with peace. What they are doing is against Federal Law. For example speeding in your car is illegal, a lot of us do it, if we get caught we pay fines etc. this is the type same thing, Some day this interference may block emergency traffic on AM and cost someone there life. If the ARRL wont act because of lack of fortitude than they are not the WATCH DOGS OF AMATEUR RADIO, I will drop my membership and the rest of the AM community should think about it also. The ARRL is chartered to help the advancement of amateur radio FOR ALL, not just what is politically correct at one moment in time. I have learned in politics the (squeaky wheel get attention,) if the FCC has budgetary problems we understand. If many letters are sent to the FCC they must act, this will send a signal, to other law breakers. I would hate to see HF end up like CB or the 435 repeater in So. Calif. Brad KB7FQR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Todd, KA1KAQ Sent: Friday, January 27, 2006 7:04 AM To: Discussion of AM Radio Subject: Re: [AMRadio] reply to SSB interference On 1/26/06, Phil Galasso <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Perhaps the best thing to do regarding these idiots is to simply IGNORE THEM and NEVER mention anything on the air at all about the interference or heckling. This is the policy that was always used in the Army MARS nets. Usually, the hecklers will then go away. If they don't, monitor them carefully and write down their callsigns (if they use any) and other pertinent information, but DO NOT say anything on the air about the interference. Then file a complaint to the FCC. ABSOLUTELY! Last weekend I witnessed this several times, and the weekend before. The times that people ignored it or told the other station they lost them on a fade or had QRN, the jammers got bored or frustrated and left. In three other situations I heard a W2 and others say things like 'someone is dumping a carrier on you' or 'some idiot is trying to jam us' etc. That was all the incentive the idiots needed, the carriers and swishing increased ten fold. It doesn't matter if you say 'They're not affecting you though, I can still hear you' because if they got acknowledged, they know they're having an affect. If you must gratify your urge to respond or need to let the other station know you missed something, do it in an anonymous way so as not to draw attention to the actual culprit. Tell the other station your phone rang, their signal took a dive, someone turned on an arc welder or *whatever*. This will at least let the station you're talking with know that you didn't get his questions or all of what he said. Along the lines of "I missed your last question, Larry - the phone rang' or someone was at the door, etc. Sitting there and calling the guy names, telling the world how angry you are and so on just feeds their enjoyment and makes them more likely to do it in the future. You can't do anything about it, they know it, so disarm them the only way you can: take away their satisfaction. As Phil says, it doesn't work everytime, but from someone who has been stuck in listen-only mode for too long, I can tell you that it works 90% of the time at least. As soon as you let these dopes know that they are getting to you, you are inviting more. Larry is right, the FCC doesn't have the time, resources, or inclination to intervene on every little complaint. Pestering them with every single instance is more likely to make them less inclined to take us seriously when there's a larger issue we'd like dealt with. What the FCC "should do" is a lot different than what they are likely or even able to do. de Todd/'Boomer' KA1KAQ __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmf
Re: [AMRadio] RE: This is so neat - VanityHQ.com map
I must be looking at another website because when I type in my zipcode into www.vanityhq.com I get a map and when I click on the pushpin that looks like it's where I live, it comes up with the correct address but it says that w2iij(my call up until 1996) lives there and it's a General. What am I doing wrong? Bob - Original Message - From: "W1EOF" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 3:40 PM Subject: RE: [AMRadio] RE: This is so neat - VanityHQ.com map Hi Bob - Just looked up W6TR and it says Extra. I typed your call into the searchbox on the left. Where are you seeing General? 73, Mark W1EOF -Original Message- From: Bob Maser [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 3:25 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio Subject: Re: [AMRadio] RE: This is so neat - VanityHQ.com map Most of them are outdated. I looked up mine and it shows that I am a general and I think that I was a General back in 1965. The address is correct though. Bob W6TR - Original Message - From: "Keith Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 11:01 AM Subject: [AMRadio] RE: This is so neat - VanityHQ.com map All the list, I found 21 currently licensed hams in my immediate area alone using the VanityHQ.com callbook map. Ranging in license class from Novice to Amateur Extra. 73 to all, Keith, Houston, TX, USA ___ Try Juno Platinum for Free! Then, only $9.95/month! Unlimited Internet Access with 1GB of Email Storage. Visit http://www.juno.com/value to sign up today! __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.14.20/234 - Release Date: 1/18/06 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.14.20/234 - Release Date: 1/18/06 __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb
Re: [AMRadio] RE: This is so neat - VanityHQ.com map
Most of them are outdated. I looked up mine and it shows that I am a general and I think that I was a General back in 1965. The address is correct though. Bob W6TR - Original Message - From: "Keith Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 11:01 AM Subject: [AMRadio] RE: This is so neat - VanityHQ.com map All the list, I found 21 currently licensed hams in my immediate area alone using the VanityHQ.com callbook map. Ranging in license class from Novice to Amateur Extra. 73 to all, Keith, Houston, TX, USA ___ Try Juno Platinum for Free! Then, only $9.95/month! Unlimited Internet Access with 1GB of Email Storage. Visit http://www.juno.com/value to sign up today! __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb
[AMRadio] 15M
I am on 21.425 calling cq and nobody is answering. Where is everybody? Bob W6TR in FL
[AMRadio] Big AM Transmitter
All this talk about big broadcast transmitters. A ham friend of mine in the SF Bay area has a fully functioning Collins 21E and it's for sale. I have seen it in operation. He has even made a remote control box to allow him to operate it from his shack. It is pristine. Anyone seriously looking for something like this, contact me off reflector. Bob W6TR [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [AMRadio] VFO for 20V-3
Ron, where would you connect the 122? I would assume you would break the connection to the grid of the 1st buffer and feed it through a capacitor into the grid. Agree? Bob - Original Message - From: "RONALD SLATER" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2005 4:42 AM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] VFO for 20V-3 A very popular vfo is the Johnson model 122. Look for one on ebay..Nice stable vfo,would work just fine..Ron W6MAU Bob Maser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: After messing around with some "Ham" crystals and getting low oscillator output, I have decided to find a suitable VFO for the 20V-3. Some time back I saw a posting on this reflector for a modern VFO that some ham was selling. Does anyone have this info? What other VFO's would work, like Heath, Johnson, etc.? Thanks, Bob Maser W6TR __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb
Re: [AMRadio] VFO for 20V-3
Hi Dave, since my 20V-3 is complete, I haven't really looked for any spare parts. I am having difficulty getting it to put out RF but I think that it is related to the oscillator circuit. Hopefully I should have it on the air soon. Bob - Original Message - From: "david knepper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2005 5:54 AM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] VFO for 20V-3 Bob, I wonder if you ever found any parts for the 20V-3. I need a door hinge for the front door. Thanks Dave, W3ST Publisher of the Collins Journal Secretary to the Collins Radio Association www.collinsra.com - the CRA Website Now with PayPal CRA Nets: 3805 Khz every Monday at 8 PM EST and 14255 every Saturday at 12 Noon EST - Original Message - From: "RONALD SLATER" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2005 4:42 AM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] VFO for 20V-3 A very popular vfo is the Johnson model 122. Look for one on ebay..Nice stable vfo,would work just fine..Ron W6MAU Bob Maser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: After messing around with some "Ham" crystals and getting low oscillator output, I have decided to find a suitable VFO for the 20V-3. Some time back I saw a posting on this reflector for a modern VFO that some ham was selling. Does anyone have this info? What other VFO's would work, like Heath, Johnson, etc.? Thanks, Bob Maser W6TR __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb
[AMRadio] VFO for 20V-3
After messing around with some "Ham" crystals and getting low oscillator output, I have decided to find a suitable VFO for the 20V-3. Some time back I saw a posting on this reflector for a modern VFO that some ham was selling. Does anyone have this info? What other VFO's would work, like Heath, Johnson, etc.? Thanks, Bob Maser W6TR
[AMRadio] 813 GG Amp
Why is it that my 21st edition Bill Orr Radio Handbook does not show the 813 amp? Even the page numbers are arranged differently. Bob
Re: [AMRadio] Johnson 226-1
A 226-1 and -3 are air inductors. Where's the PCB going to come from? Besides, there's lots of PCB oil filled caps being used in ham power supplies, which is OK if they don't leak. If they do leak just remove them and don't drink from it. You'll be OK Bob - Original Message - From: "crawfish" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 11:00 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Johnson 226-1 If it was a power supply cap, they might have PCB's, but not an air inductor. Joe W4AAB - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 9:30 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Johnson 226-1 If it was in a Viking I, it may well have PCBs in it. Be careful. 73, John, W4AWM __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami
Re: [AMRadio] Johnson 226-1
My 226-3 is 14 uH and is good for a lot more goo that that. Bob W6TR - Original Message - From: "Barrie Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mike Dorworth, K4XM" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 9:56 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Johnson 226-1 TNX, Mike - Original Message - From: "Mike Dorworth,K4XM" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 7:37 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Johnson 226-1 22.5 microhenry, 27 1/2 turns, 1 KW of modulated energy to 30 MHz. - Original Message - From: "Barrie Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 9:25 PM Subject: [AMRadio] Johnson 226-1 Hello All: Anyone have the specs on the Johnson 226-1 rotary inductor? Specifically need the total inductance. 73, Barrie, W7ALW __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami
Re: [AMRadio] Re: KD5OEI
My, aren't we touchy. Actually, I was more interested in telling you that your message had a virus attached to it than giving you a hard time about your technician license. Maybe now that it looks like CW will be dropped from amateur requirements, we'll see more of you guys down on the bands where AM is still practiced. Bob W6TR - Original Message - From: "Patrick Jankowiak" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2005 8:20 PM Subject: [AMRadio] Re: KD5OEI Hey Geoff, I didn't take anything the wrong way, or from Bob's post with the good buddy either (although I did feel compelled to reply to that one!). No skin off my nose, all is good. I gotta fix up them rigs.. soon soon.. at least they are un-buried. PJ Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2005 18:24:04 -0500 From: Geoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [AMRadio] KD5OEI To: Discussion of AM Radio Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed It's come to my attention that I may have shed some negative light on a fellow enthusiast, Patrick Jankowiak/KD5OEI. __ 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] HMBA's in a 'lineup'
Your link to the pic has a virus attached to it good buddy. Bob W6TR - Original Message - From: "Patrick Jankowiak" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 11:35 PM Subject: [AMRadio] HMBA's in a 'lineup' Here are the three heavy metal projects as they are right now. Finally getting the lab cleaned up enough to put things sort of where they should be. http://rawfire.torche.com/~opcom/kd5oei/index.html Anyone know where to find a 30" rack panel for the bottom of the Tucker rig (in the middle)? Apparently this is or was a standard size, but darn if I can find any. A nice note for silent cooling: The 24 volt DC blowers taken from scrapped Digital Equipment Corporation "VAX 6000" series of computers move a ton of air at 12V and are nearly silent. These old machines are now mostly kept by resellers only, and for parts only. Normally I would never suggest tearing up an old computer, but they are going into the crushers everywhere. The blowers should be dirt cheap! If you can get the front blower, it comes off the machine attached to a ready-made intake plenum, and will sit right on top of most racks. Although the blower is designed to mount with the wheel shaft horizontal, the assembly can be placed flat with the plenum on the rack-top, and the hot air gets sucked up and blown out through the circumference of the wheel. When placed this way, the plenum box is about 12x18x4" tall. The blower assy adds 3". PJ __ 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] Valiant doorknob cap
I would not change it because doorknobs aren't susceptible to age. Bob - Original Message - From: "John Lawson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2005 4:28 PM Subject: [AMRadio] Valiant doorknob cap Anyone have a (better??) replacement for the doorknob cap in the tank circuit of a Valiant? I'm doing an overall re-cap prior to getting on the AM air - I can order a capacitor that exceeds the specs, but there is the structural question in that the doorknob is also a spacer. It's 500 pf at 10 - 20 KV IIRC... Lemme know ASAP if yo've got something you'd like to sell... Cheerz Jhn KB6SCO __ 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] FS: WRL, Stancor, SX-16, HB VFO, Hickok 534B, Murch Tuner
I wonder if the homebrew VFO could be used on my 20V-2 or -3? Can you send a couple of pics? Bob W6TR - Original Message - From: "Merz Donald S" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Amradio (E-mail)" ; "'Baswaplist' (E-mail)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "'Glowbugs (E-mail)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 9:58 AM Subject: [AMRadio] FS: WRL, Stancor, SX-16, HB VFO, Hickok 534B, Murch Tuner For Sale WRL Globe Scout Model 40. This is a 1952-vintage AM/CW transmitter in Bud desktop cabinet. Small and cute. Crystal-controlled. Uses plug-in coils, only 1 set included. Uses Heising screen modulation-not plate modulated. This thing is somewhere between excellent and superb cosmetic condition. Working just as it sits. With a Hi-Manuals manual copy. Tube lineup is: 1-6F6 Oscillator, 1-6146 final, 1-6SJ7 Speech Amp, 1-6C5 Driver, 1-6L6 Modulator, 1-5U4G Rectifier. Really nice rig. $140 Stancor 60P transmitter. This is a 1940 vintage CW/AM transmitter designed for 80-10 meters. Rackmount with no cabinet. This was originally a kit and it has been modified over the years. The wiring needs gone over and reworked. The original from panel had unoriginal holes in it and I made a new front panel but it is black wrinkle when the original was a gray shade. I have copies of the manual and a copy from the Hamannual booklet. Tube lineup is 1-HK 24 (same as 3C24), 1-RK60, 2-6L6M, 1-6SJ7, 1-6N7, 1-5Z3. This will restore to a fine rig but it needs restoration. $65. I may be able to suppy a suitable cabinet for an extra $20. But I'd have to root around to see if I have one. Hallicrafters SX-16 receiver. Very good front panel and cabinet that needs refinished. Working fair to poor. $145 Homebrew 80 meter VFO or QRP exciter. Black wrinkle paint peeling. Tube lineup Is 6F6 to 6L6 with 5Y3 and 2 VR-150 for power and regulation. This is almost identical to the first signal shifter. Beautifully built. $65 Hickok 534B tube tester. This is the model with the built in VOM. Tube testing side works. I did not test VOM. Needs cleaning. $375 Murch UT-2000A Antenna Tuner. This is a commercial version of the Lew McCoy HF "Ultimate Transmatch". This one has a settings chart taped to the front. But it is otherwise in beautiful original condition. Woking as designed. With original one-page instruction sheet. $105 Thanks for looking. 73, Don Merz, N3RHT The information contained in this e-mail may be confidential and is intended solely for the use of the named addressee. Access, copying or re-use of the e-mail or any information contained therein by any other person is not authorized. If you are not the intended recipient please notify us immediately by returning the e-mail to the originator.(17b) __ 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] Price 20V
I'm still looking for a dummy load. I found a 2500W load in Dayton and the price was right but it was really beat up so I passed on it. I got all of the heavy iron painted and looking good. Gary, you should see the inductors I found at Dayton. 7" diameter coil with 1/4" spacing, edge wound silver plated. One is 32 uH and the other one is 64 uH. They came out of a hi power Gates broadcast transmitter. Truly humungo. The pair for $30 plus $38 to ship it back via UPS. I think I am going to use the 32 coil in my 3CX3000 amp and add 160M. I am absolutely sure that there will be no arcs or other noises (maybe from the neighbors though). The 64 coil I plan to use on my HiTower look-a-like to get it on 160 in a L configuration. The coils are so nice I won't have to clean them up. Bob - Original Message - From: "Gary Blau" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2005 7:14 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Price 20V Hey Bob. How's the refurb project going? g Bob Maser wrote: Free to $2000 __ 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] Price 20V
Free to $2000 - Original Message - From: "Barrie Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2005 3:52 PM Subject: [AMRadio] Price 20V Have a possible opportunity to aquire a 20V transmitter. It's in pieces, but supposedly all the pieces are there. Any thoughts as to a low and high price for the transmitter? 73, Barrie, W7ALW __ 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] Johnson Ranger Serial Numbers
Factory built had riveted tube sockets, kits had nut and bolt construction. Bob W6TR - Original Message - From: "David Hollander" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Discussion of AM Radio" ; "Boatanchors" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 1:51 PM Subject: [AMRadio] Johnson Ranger Serial Numbers Is there any way to tell from the serial number whether a Ranger I is factory built or was built from a kit? Tnx and 73, Dave N7RK -- *** Dave N7RK Boatanchors Home Page: http://members.cox.net/n7rk Phoenix, Arizona *DXCC Honor Roll**WAZ#22 - 75 Meter SSB* ex-XE2/N7RK, N7RK/ZB2, VK2ERK, ZM0AJN, WB6NRK, WN6IWX Boatanchor and Antique Radio Collector __ 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] Meter Needed
I called Simpson today and after sending them a picture of my broken meter they agree that it is a Model 27. Seems that Simpson doesn't follow form,fit and function rules because their current Model 27 is not like mine. Mine has the vertical stripes down the center on the lower half of the meter. Theirs has fewer stripes down the center but also has vertical stripes on both the lower left and right corners. And glass cutout on mine is different from theirs. I guess I'll use the one that Chris NGW found for me at Orlando this weekend. BTW, Simpson told me that they no longer make RF Ammeters, I assume he meant the Model 27 only. The guy that helped me was a great guy.until I asked for a freebie meter body, then he referred me to one of their distributors...bummer. Bob
Re: [AMRadio] Meter Needed
Thanks but I think I have found a replacement body. Bob - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2005 10:06 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Meter Needed Bob, I am sorry for the mix-up. I don't have the one you need but did reply to someone else looking for a Westinghouse meter. That is the pix I just sent you. If you want me to send a pix of the Simpson meter that I have I will. It is not the same as yours but if you still would like to see it I will resend the correct one. Bob __ 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] Meter Needed
Can you send me a pic of it? Bob - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: ; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2005 1:28 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Meter Needed Bob, I have a OX-33 but a style BS-36450-4 which is a 0-30 ma. meter. Close as I get. Bob AB3L __ 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] Simpson Meters
I am trying to find a replacement body for the plate meter on my 20V-2. The inner guts is OK but the front face is partially destroyed. When I look in the user's manual, Collins does not identify the model number of the meters but they appear to be Simpson model 27. I put a want on QTH.com and there has been several responses but when I send them a picture of the meter they say that their model 27 has extra vertical stripes in the lower corners than mine do. Can someone tell me which Simpson meter I should be looking for? Thanks Bob W6TR
Re: [AMRadio] 20V-2
Gary, I tried to send you a few pics of my efforts but your E Mail address won't accept attachments. Bob - Original Message - From: "Gary Blau" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Monday, February 07, 2005 11:15 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 20V-2 Glad you were able to reclaim the meter panel, at least. g Bob Maser wrote: Cancel my want for the meter panel. I repaired the one that was broken. Still need some meters though. Can anyone give me direction how how complicated putting this transmitter on 160? The book by Bill Carn was great for modifying the 20V-3 for 75 but now I thinking that maybe I would put the 20V-2 on 160. __ 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] 20V-2
Cancel my want for the meter panel. I repaired the one that was broken. Still need some meters though. Can anyone give me direction how how complicated putting this transmitter on 160? The book by Bill Carn was great for modifying the 20V-3 for 75 but now I thinking that maybe I would put the 20V-2 on 160. Bob
[AMRadio] 20V-2 Parts needed
Having acquired a 20V-2 here in Florida over the weekend, I find that I need a meter mounting plate. This is the black insulated panel that the 5 Simpson 27's fit into. Also need replacement meters for the multi meter, plate current and the RF ammeter. If you have some of these items that you would be willing to part with, please contact me. Also looking for some pilot lamps and the plate lens. Thanks, Bob W6TR Valrico, FL
[AMRadio] 2C915 Blowers
BTW, @.1" SP the 915 puts out 127 CFM vs. the 914 50 CFM. I checked, it doesn't blow the tubes out of their sockets (at least @ sea level). Bob
[AMRadio] 20V Blowers
I just received 2 new in the box Dayton 2C915 230VAC blowers. They fit nicely and provide a little more air than the 2C914. The 915's have a rectangular output whereas the 914's a round, like the originals. No big deal. You remove all that mounting hardware and rubber shock absorber stuff and bolt them directly on the rear or the chassis. For purists, this might not be acceptable but it certainly keeps the tubes cooler and the noise is not appreciably worse than the originals that were in my 20V-3. They can be bought from Valley Surplus. Their E Mail is [EMAIL PROTECTED] attn Michael. No guarantees but I got mine for $34 for the first one and $28 for the second, including 2 separate UPS Ground shipments! Anyone interested in seeing them mounted, I can send you a picture. 73 Bob W6TR
Re: [AMRadio] Initial settings 20V-3
I tried grid dipping the tank circuit without finding any dip even remotely close to 75M. I never have any luck with that thing. I tried putting a 2400 ohm resistor across the final plates to ground to simulate plate load impedance and that gave me resonance somewhere near 3200kcs using an Autek RF Analyst. I set the C1, C2 to what they should be (125pf & 615pf), checked the 2 L's and they measured 18uH & 5.5uH, just like Bill's book says they should be. Enough of this predicting stuff. I put the power cutback at low power and fired her up. Got 1000V on the plates and 400ma. No RF out at all and no dip anywhere. Tried it again with the power cutback set to "medium" and now I get 2000V at 800ma, still no dip, no RF. The R197 in the Plate voltage circuit, which is supposed to 1K ohms I notice has been changed to 2K back in 1971. I figure that is the reason why the volts are measuring low. At this point I'm getting tired of this so I turned it off to play with some more tomorrow. Any suggestions? Bob - Original Message - From: "David Knepper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Bob Maser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, January 31, 2005 4:35 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Initial settings 20V-3 I would strongly suggest that you grid dip the tank circuit after changing the taps on the coils. Remember that you have to readjust the tank circuit by repositioning the coil taps. When I converted mine to 160 meters, I had to change the taps on both the loading and input coils. It is not a matter of simply adjusting the tuning and loading variable caps. Good luck Dave, W3ST Publisher of the Collins Journal Secretary to the Collins Radio Association www.collinsra.com Nets: 3805 Khz, Monday/Wednesdays 8 PM EDST 14250 Khz Saturday, 12 Noon EDST - Original Message - From: "Bob Maser" <> To: "AMRadio" Sent: Monday, January 31, 2005 6:21 PM Subject: [AMRadio] Initial settings 20V-3 Can anyone give me the initial settings for the Tune and Load capacitors for 75M? I am just about ready to put the power to the dummy load. Thanks, Bob W6TR __ 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] Initial settings 20V-3
Can anyone give me the initial settings for the Tune and Load capacitors for 75M? I am just about ready to put the power to the dummy load. Thanks, Bob W6TR
Re: [AMRadio] 20V-3 Front Door Latches
Surely you must mean $1500, not $15000. For $15K I would have delivered it in person, and bought him the best meal in town. - Original Message - From: "David Knepper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 5:27 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 20V-3 Front Door Latches I had one offer of $15,000 but he wanted me to ship to the Texas. Dave, W3ST Publisher of the Collins Journal Secretary to the Collins Radio Association www.collinsra.com Nets: 3805 Khz, Monday/Wednesdays 8 PM EDST 14250 Khz Saturday, 12 Noon EDST - Original Message - From: "David Knepper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 6:22 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 20V-3 Front Door Latches Bob, what are you inquiring about: the resistors, the latches, the 20V-3. Go to www.collinsra.com and click on the Album section: for Spring, 2004 or http://collinsra.com/cra_album/0401_03/cra_0401_03.html Thank you. Dave, W3ST Publisher of the Collins Journal Secretary to the Collins Radio Association www.collinsra.com Nets: 3805 Khz, Monday/Wednesdays 8 PM EDST 14250 Khz Saturday, 12 Noon EDST - Original Message - From: "Bob Maser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 6:11 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 20V-3 Front Door Latches > How much, where is it, what condition, pics? > Bob > - Original Message - > From: "David Knepper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Discussion of AM Radio" > Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 3:52 PM > Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 20V-3 Front Door Latches > > > > With these resistors reasonably priced, I would suggest you buy a new one. > > > > The latches were made in England and are no longer available unless > > someone > > has a "junker" 20V-3. > > > > I own serial number 239 and it for sale. > > > > Dave, W3ST > > Publisher of the Collins Journal > > Secretary to the Collins Radio Association > > www.collinsra.com > > Nets: 3805 Khz, Monday/Wednesdays 8 PM EDST > > 14250 Khz Saturday, 12 Noon EDST > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "Bob Maser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: "AMRadio" > > Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 5:14 PM > > Subject: [AMRadio] 20V-3 Front Door Latches > > > > > >> I am in need of a front lower door latch. There is one on each > >> side, I > > have > >> the left side latch only. I need both parts, the part that mounts to the > >> door and the part that mounts inside the pillar. Also, I am looking for > >> a > >> replacement R-122 7.5K @ 100W. The one in my unit measures open. > > Evidently > >> the radio station that had this transmitter blew up the original because > >> they replaced it with a 10K ohm resistor and that's the one that is open. > >> Anyone have this in their junk box and willing to part with it? > > Otherwise, > >> it's off to Mouser. > >> > >> Thanks, > >> Bob W6TR > >> > >> > >> __ > >> 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 > > > > > __ > 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 __ 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] 20V-3 Front Door Latches
The 20V-3 - Original Message - From: "David Knepper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 5:22 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 20V-3 Front Door Latches Bob, what are you inquiring about: the resistors, the latches, the 20V-3. Go to www.collinsra.com and click on the Album section: for Spring, 2004 or http://collinsra.com/cra_album/0401_03/cra_0401_03.html Thank you. Dave, W3ST Publisher of the Collins Journal Secretary to the Collins Radio Association www.collinsra.com Nets: 3805 Khz, Monday/Wednesdays 8 PM EDST 14250 Khz Saturday, 12 Noon EDST - Original Message - From: "Bob Maser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 6:11 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 20V-3 Front Door Latches How much, where is it, what condition, pics? Bob - Original Message - From: "David Knepper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 3:52 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 20V-3 Front Door Latches > With these resistors reasonably priced, I would suggest you buy a new one. > > The latches were made in England and are no longer available unless > someone > has a "junker" 20V-3. > > I own serial number 239 and it for sale. > > Dave, W3ST > Publisher of the Collins Journal > Secretary to the Collins Radio Association > www.collinsra.com > Nets: 3805 Khz, Monday/Wednesdays 8 PM EDST > 14250 Khz Saturday, 12 Noon EDST > > - Original Message - > From: "Bob Maser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "AMRadio" > Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 5:14 PM > Subject: [AMRadio] 20V-3 Front Door Latches > > >> I am in need of a front lower door latch. There is one on each side, >> I > have >> the left side latch only. I need both parts, the part that mounts to the >> door and the part that mounts inside the pillar. Also, I am looking for >> a >> replacement R-122 7.5K @ 100W. The one in my unit measures open. > Evidently >> the radio station that had this transmitter blew up the original because >> they replaced it with a 10K ohm resistor and that's the one that is open. >> Anyone have this in their junk box and willing to part with it? > Otherwise, >> it's off to Mouser. >> >> Thanks, >> Bob W6TR >> >> >> __ >> 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 > __ 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] 20V-3 Front Door Latches
How much, where is it, what condition, pics? Bob - Original Message - From: "David Knepper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 3:52 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 20V-3 Front Door Latches With these resistors reasonably priced, I would suggest you buy a new one. The latches were made in England and are no longer available unless someone has a "junker" 20V-3. I own serial number 239 and it for sale. Dave, W3ST Publisher of the Collins Journal Secretary to the Collins Radio Association www.collinsra.com Nets: 3805 Khz, Monday/Wednesdays 8 PM EDST 14250 Khz Saturday, 12 Noon EDST ----- Original Message - From: "Bob Maser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "AMRadio" Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 5:14 PM Subject: [AMRadio] 20V-3 Front Door Latches I am in need of a front lower door latch. There is one on each side, I have the left side latch only. I need both parts, the part that mounts to the door and the part that mounts inside the pillar. Also, I am looking for a replacement R-122 7.5K @ 100W. The one in my unit measures open. Evidently the radio station that had this transmitter blew up the original because they replaced it with a 10K ohm resistor and that's the one that is open. Anyone have this in their junk box and willing to part with it? Otherwise, it's off to Mouser. Thanks, Bob W6TR __ 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
[AMRadio] 20V-3 Front Door Latches
I am in need of a front lower door latch. There is one on each side, I have the left side latch only. I need both parts, the part that mounts to the door and the part that mounts inside the pillar. Also, I am looking for a replacement R-122 7.5K @ 100W. The one in my unit measures open. Evidently the radio station that had this transmitter blew up the original because they replaced it with a 10K ohm resistor and that's the one that is open. Anyone have this in their junk box and willing to part with it? Otherwise, it's off to Mouser. Thanks, Bob W6TR
Re: [AMRadio] Wanted: 20V-2 or -3
Well, I already have a 20V-3 that's about ready for the smoke test. I am in the Tampa area. Can you send me some pics and tell me what comes with it and how much $$$ you are looking for? My friend will be visiting us here in Tampa early this summer. He will be pulling an Airstream trailer. Bob W6TR 813-643-3034 - Original Message - From: "Gary Blau" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 9:05 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Wanted: 20V-2 or -3 Hey Bob: This probably isn't what you had in mind, but I have a 20V-2 here waiting for conversion that it looks like I'm not going to be able to get to any time soon. Trouble is it's in Miami, FL! Does this help? 73, g Bob Maser wrote: I am looking for a 20V-3 or -2 for a friend of mine who lives in the San Francisco area. He would be willing to travel to collect his prize. Bob W6TR __ 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] Wanted: 20V-2 or -3
I am looking for a 20V-3 or -2 for a friend of mine who lives in the San Francisco area. He would be willing to travel to collect his prize. Bob W6TR
Re: [AMRadio] 20V3 bulbs
I just got back from HD and Lowes and neither store carried a 230vac bulb. I guess I'll wait until Monday and go visit a electrical supply store. Thanks anyway. Bob W6TR - Original Message - From: "P Cour" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 11:07 AM Subject: [AMRadio] 20V3 bulbs Correction Bob, yours is the 20V3. Our friend Mike W8BAC recently put one of them on the air, on both 75 and 160 meters. Pretty "modern" looking rig, I must say, and goes well with any living room decor. I got a better image of that bulb blister pack. Print it out and take it with you. Abco was making that 240V version I mentioned too. http://www.netohio.com/wa3vjb/bub.jpg --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Send AMRadio mailing list submissions to amradio@mailman.qth.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can reach the person managing the list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of AMRadio digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: 20V-3 Lamps (CHRIS PAPAIOANNOU) -- Message: 1 Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 08:44:15 +0200 From: "CHRIS PAPAIOANNOU" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 20V-3 Lamps To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Bob i'd like it too!let's wait for any good openings or the triumphal return of the solar emissions. Chris SV1DAF. - Original Message - From: "Bob Maser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 9:01 AM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 20V-3 Lamps > Thanks Chris. Maybe I can work you on 75 on AM some evening. > Bob > - Original Message - > From: "CHRIS PAPAIOANNOU" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Discussion of AM Radio" > Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 1:05 AM > Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 20V-3 Lamps > > > > found some [EMAIL PROTECTED] not 230ac.It's not what you're looking for but > > anyway > > i see hr you allready found an end. > > Chris SV1DAF. > > - Original Message - > > From: "Bob Maser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: "Clay Curtiss W7CE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Discussion of AM Radio" > > > > Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 8:41 AM > > Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 20V-3 Lamps > > > > > >> I tried that and you are right! I am going to check out a nearby > > electrical > >> supply house tomorrow. If no luck, I'll try some of the places shown by > > the > >> Google search. > >> Thanks forthe tip. > >> > >> Bob 6TR > >> - Original Message - > >> From: "Clay Curtiss W7CE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" > >> Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 12:21 AM > >> Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 20V-3 Lamps > >> > >> > >> > Just go to Google and type in 10S6/10-250. You'll get links to several > >> > online suppliers of this bulb. > >> > > >> > Clay W7CE > >> > > >> > - Original Message - > >> > From: "Bob Maser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> > To: "Discussion of AM Radio" > >> > Sent: Friday, January 14, 2005 10:07 PM > >> > Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 20V-3 Lamps > >> > > >> > > >> >> They are about 1-1/2" tall and have a screw-in base, kinda like the > >> >> old > >> > Xmas > >> >> tree lights but these run on 230vac. According to my 20V-3 manual, > > they > >> >> have a GE part number 10S6/10-250, C-7A filament, S-6 bulb. > >> >> Bob in Tampa, FL W6TR > >> >> - Original Message - > >> >> From: "CHRIS PAPAIOANNOU" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> >> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" > >> >> Sent: Friday, January 14, 2005 11:20 PM > >> >> Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 20V-3 Lamps > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > what kind of lamps are these 20v-3.I remember some lamps forgotten > >> >> > in > >> >> > my > >> >> > junkbox that i have no need of them. > >> >> > Chris SV1DAF. > >> >&g
Re: [AMRadio] 20V-3 Lamps
Thanks Chris. Maybe I can work you on 75 on AM some evening. Bob - Original Message - From: "CHRIS PAPAIOANNOU" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 1:05 AM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 20V-3 Lamps found some [EMAIL PROTECTED] not 230ac.It's not what you're looking for but anyway i see hr you allready found an end. Chris SV1DAF. ----- Original Message - From: "Bob Maser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Clay Curtiss W7CE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 8:41 AM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 20V-3 Lamps I tried that and you are right! I am going to check out a nearby electrical supply house tomorrow. If no luck, I'll try some of the places shown by the Google search. Thanks forthe tip. Bob 6TR - Original Message - From: "Clay Curtiss W7CE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 12:21 AM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 20V-3 Lamps > Just go to Google and type in 10S6/10-250. You'll get links to several > online suppliers of this bulb. > > Clay W7CE > > - Original Message - > From: "Bob Maser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Discussion of AM Radio" > Sent: Friday, January 14, 2005 10:07 PM > Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 20V-3 Lamps > > >> They are about 1-1/2" tall and have a screw-in base, kinda like the >> old > Xmas >> tree lights but these run on 230vac. According to my 20V-3 manual, they >> have a GE part number 10S6/10-250, C-7A filament, S-6 bulb. >> Bob in Tampa, FL W6TR >> - Original Message - >> From: "CHRIS PAPAIOANNOU" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" >> Sent: Friday, January 14, 2005 11:20 PM >> Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 20V-3 Lamps >> >> >> > what kind of lamps are these 20v-3.I remember some lamps forgotten >> > in >> > my >> > junkbox that i have no need of them. >> > Chris SV1DAF. >> > - Original Message - >> > From: "Bob Maser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> > To: "AMRadio" >> > Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 6:30 AM >> > Subject: [AMRadio] 20V-3 Lamps >> > >> > >> >> I am looking for a source of supply for the 230vac lamps used in >> >> the >> >> filament and plate indicators. Only one of mine functions, need at > least >> >> one. >> >> >> >> Bob >> >> >> >> >> >> __ >> >> 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 >> > >> >> >> __ >> 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 > __ 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] 20V-3 Lamps
I tried that and you are right! I am going to check out a nearby electrical supply house tomorrow. If no luck, I'll try some of the places shown by the Google search. Thanks forthe tip. Bob 6TR - Original Message - From: "Clay Curtiss W7CE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 12:21 AM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 20V-3 Lamps Just go to Google and type in 10S6/10-250. You'll get links to several online suppliers of this bulb. Clay W7CE ----- Original Message - From: "Bob Maser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Friday, January 14, 2005 10:07 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 20V-3 Lamps They are about 1-1/2" tall and have a screw-in base, kinda like the old Xmas tree lights but these run on 230vac. According to my 20V-3 manual, they have a GE part number 10S6/10-250, C-7A filament, S-6 bulb. Bob in Tampa, FL W6TR - Original Message - From: "CHRIS PAPAIOANNOU" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Friday, January 14, 2005 11:20 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 20V-3 Lamps > what kind of lamps are these 20v-3.I remember some lamps forgotten in > my > junkbox that i have no need of them. > Chris SV1DAF. > - Original Message - > From: "Bob Maser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "AMRadio" > Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 6:30 AM > Subject: [AMRadio] 20V-3 Lamps > > >> I am looking for a source of supply for the 230vac lamps used in the >> filament and plate indicators. Only one of mine functions, need at least >> one. >> >> Bob >> >> >> __ >> 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 > __ 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] 20V-3 Lamps
They are about 1-1/2" tall and have a screw-in base, kinda like the old Xmas tree lights but these run on 230vac. According to my 20V-3 manual, they have a GE part number 10S6/10-250, C-7A filament, S-6 bulb. Bob in Tampa, FL W6TR - Original Message - From: "CHRIS PAPAIOANNOU" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio" Sent: Friday, January 14, 2005 11:20 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 20V-3 Lamps what kind of lamps are these 20v-3.I remember some lamps forgotten in my junkbox that i have no need of them. Chris SV1DAF. - Original Message - From: "Bob Maser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "AMRadio" Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 6:30 AM Subject: [AMRadio] 20V-3 Lamps I am looking for a source of supply for the 230vac lamps used in the filament and plate indicators. Only one of mine functions, need at least one. Bob __ 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
[AMRadio] 20V-3 Lamps
I am looking for a source of supply for the 230vac lamps used in the filament and plate indicators. Only one of mine functions, need at least one. Bob
[AMRadio] AM Amps
I wonder if I could drive my 3CX3000 Lineeaar with my Valiant. H. Bob
[AMRadio] AM Amps
Why not just use a coax Tee and dump half of the output power of the Ranger into a 50 ohm dummy load and the other half into the amp? Bob
Re: [AMRadio] VFO for 20V-3
When I got my 20V-3 the coil sets had already been modified for 75M by WA5MOE. He followed the directions in the conversion manual "published" by Bill Carns, N7OTQ. I have the manual and it says to remove the existing windings and replace with 22 turns of #24 silk covered coil wire. I don't think that silk covering is necessary. Plain old Formvar coated solid copper wire is fine. Do you have Bill's manual? I think he would send you one if you asked. Tnx for your input on the VFO. Bob - Original Message - From: "David Knepper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Bob Maser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 7:45 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] VFO for 20V-3 Bob, I, too, own a 20V-3 and would be interested in knowing how you changed the two shielded coils to resonate on 75 meters. Will these same coils resonate on 160 meters. I finally, after much trial and error, got the buffer and driver coils to work on 160 meters. I had to remove wire from the coils. For a PTO,. I would recommend inserting it into the plate of the oscillator tube through a capacitor. You would pull out the oscillator tube, of course. Perhaps, a Heathkit VFO - being more common - would work. Thanks Dave, W3ST Publisher of the Collins Journal Secretary to the Collins Radio Association www.collinsra.com Nets: 3805 Khz, Monday/Wednesdays 8 PM EDST 14250 Khz Saturday, 12 Noon EDST - Original Message - From: "Bob Maser" <> To: "AMRadio" Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 9:37 PM Subject: [AMRadio] VFO for 20V-3 I am nearing completion of my 20V-3 for 75M and was wondering what VFO's are available that easily interface with the 20V-3. I was thinking of a Meissner but I can still remember its nick name the Signal Drifter when I used one with a pair of 813's back in 1956. I would appreciate the group's comments. Bob W6TR __ 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] VFO for 20V-3
I am nearing completion of my 20V-3 for 75M and was wondering what VFO's are available that easily interface with the 20V-3. I was thinking of a Meissner but I can still remember its nick name the Signal Drifter when I used one with a pair of 813's back in 1956. I would appreciate the group's comments. Bob W6TR
[AMRadio] BAMA Files
What do I need to do to be able to print manuals on the BAMA website? Do I need Netscape? Also, I am looking for a 575A HV Rectifier or the solid state plug-in diodes. Anyone have some to sell? I am in the process of converting a Collins 20V-3 for 75M. I was reading some of the "AM Window" discussions with a chuckle. Don't you realize that the biggest signal gets the frequency regardless of emission type. If a SSB station jumps on to an AM QSO, just turn off the AM rig and reach over and turn on that big linear and tell them to move. It doesn't do any good to argue with them on AM cuz they probably don't know how to switch their rice box to that mode. I'll give y'all a demo one of these evenings. Bob W6TR
