Re: [AMRadio] Effort afoot to reclaim 3600-3700 CW subband
When I get on the air, class of license is not a prerequisite with me. If an amateur can put more then one syllable words together in a somewhat logical fashion, I will engage them in a QSO on whatever frequency is legal for us. Pete, wa2cwa On Fri, 9 Jan 2009 08:19:46 -0600 Jim Wilhite w...@brightok.net writes: Some of it is habit. Another reason is that those of us who are Extra wish to talk to those who are General Class and it is the known gathering area. But there is no reason we can't move after making contact. General class guys can move down to 3.8, so why not find an empty place and have another QSO going elsewhere, I don't know. Some of the guys on this reflector have urged moving to other segments of the band, particularly 3.6 to 3.7, but no one seems to follow. I do hope you will break the mold and not feel that anyone wants to ostracize you for your equipment. Jim/W5JO __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to amradio-requ...@mailman.qth.net with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Effort afoot to reclaim 3600-3700 CW subband
Most of my tube gear has been sitting around idle for quite a while. I'm having more fun operating AM, and other modes, with a Flex 5000. I love the mode; the type of equipment is far less important to me. Pete, wa2cwa On Fri, 9 Jan 2009 09:18:45 -0500 Bob Carpenter bcarpenter_...@bellsouth.net writes: Every body that wants to run A.M. go ahead and move down to the extra band, then don't ask why A.M. is a dying mode !! A lot of working stiff still have to work 40 to 60 hrs a week, and for what ever reason don't have our extra but I really love A.M. Got to say, I'm beginning to feel like it's a one way relationship , you see. I'm not retired yet, and no I don't have a room full of old tube xmitters (but would love to have )Do have a old DX 40 that I'm close to getting on the air, and a three tube 811 amp, that may allow me to get into a short QSO with some of you. It's really sad that in order to be in the group you've got to run a tube xmitter and a amp, at 300 to 800 watts, other wise, your just noise, and something to be tolerated with a short reply, and then move on to another big rig sounding station. This will most likely be my last post, sorry about the bitter mood, just letting my feeling show I guess. Maybe after the bands get better in a few years, I can have a little A.M. fun on 10 20 meters. A.M.,,,the EXTRA mode __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to amradio-requ...@mailman.qth.net with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Heath Apache symptoms
As pointed out in another post, check the clamp circuit adjustments. For grid drive, check the grid meter resistor (5.55 ohms) and/or use an outboard meter to verify your Apache grid reading. Weak finals can also cause plate current to creep. Check your low voltage supply section. Pete, wa2cwa On Wed, 7 Jan 2009 04:03:16 -0800 (PST) John King k5...@yahoo.com writes: Hello, fellow AM folks! I would like to hear from those intimately familiar with the Heath Apache. I think my Apache needs some TLC. It is working and gets good reports on strength and audio, however: I note that when keyed up, after loading and dipping the finals, that the plate current starts out lower than the tune up and then starts creeping up. My experience over 50 years as a Ham has convinced me that creeping plate current is usually a sign of screens in the final tubes going bad. In fact I once had a Hallicrafters HT 32B that had creeping plate current when the 6146 tube screens began going bad. In fact, if I didn't increase the bias on the tubes, they would eventually run away and self destruct. The finals in my Apache do not run away they just go from lower current at tune up and rise to slightly more current than at tune up. I think that my grid drive is also marginal because it takes all the available grid drive to set it at the rated and desired level of drive. The drive control must be at extreme maximum, fully clockwise. This could be related to creeping plate current. What do you think? In addition, I note some downward movement of the plate current of the final amplifier upon modulation. Lack of grid drive may cause this problem if I remember correctly. In addition, I seem to feel that over coupling of the output of the final tank circuit might also contribute to the downward modulation? I recently replaced the 6AQ5 clamper tube but did not readjust the circuit after replacement. I would like some input from you who have the knowledge and experience to discuss these symptoms. I want to have this discussion before I start trying to wrestle this Green Monster out of its' cabinet. I am not as strong as I was when I became a Novice over 50 years ago. Before you laugh, let me say that if you are LUCKY, maybe you will live to get WEAK!! Hi!! HI!! You may address this issue off the reflector if you prefer. I don't want to bore the other members with a topic that may not be of interest to them. After all, the majority of hams feel that AM is a relic of the past. I enjoy AM, SSB and CW. Thanks in advance and 73, John, K5PGW __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to amradio-requ...@mailman.qth.net with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Good News on HAM RADIO
For the amateur radio world, even noise sometimes is good. Pete, wa2cwa On Mon, 5 Jan 2009 16:27:52 -0600 Jim Isbell, W5JAI jim.isb...@gmail.com writes: Looks like any change is in the noise. Not enough difference to comment on. On 1/5/09, Peter Markavage manual...@juno.com wrote: The data is readily available. Go to: http://www.ah0a.org/FCC/Licenses.html Pete, wa2cwa __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to amradio-requ...@mailman.qth.net with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Re: BUMMERS! TUBE RADIO OPERATING EVENT
Four other contests also scheduled for this date including one exclusively for 160. Pete, wa2cwa 2008 coupons extended till 3/1/09 On Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:13:15 -0500 kenw2dtc kenw2...@comcast.net writes: K4KYV wrote: promote AM by creating a heavy-metal presence on the band with friendly AM QSO's Awesome, just think one night of the year promoting AM without hearing: Hey dummy, use the dummy load or Damn Slop Buckets or frequency is in use asshole or hearing regular loud belching. 73, Ken W2DTC__ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to amradio-requ...@mailman.qth.net with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] BUMMERS! TUBE RADIO OPERATING EVENT... Heavy
The rules say Heavy Metal Rally is a night for friendly AM QSO's but the number of points you gather is directly dependent on the number of QSO's. There is no trophy or additional points for how many listeners you might put to sleep while engaging in old buzzard type transmissions. There are 364 other days you can engage in ragchew type AM contacts. Pete, wa2cwa 2008 coupons extended till 3/1/09 On Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:54:24 -0600 D. Chester k4...@charter.net writes: There is a fundamental difference between a RALLY like this and a QRMtest. In a QuaRMtest, everyone exchanges signal reports (always 5-9, regardless) and signs as quickly as possible so as to work the next station. The idea is to make each contact as brief as possible. In this event, participants are encouraged to hang out and actually converse with each other in a ragchew type QSO, the more the participants and the longer the contact, the merrier. Don k4kyv__ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to amradio-requ...@mailman.qth.net with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] BUMMERS! TUBE RADIO OPERATING EVENT... Heavy Metal Rally
I like contests. They're a staple for adding zip to amateur radio activities. Pete, wa2cwa 2008 coupons extended till 3/1/09 On Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:25:43 -0500 kenw2dtc kenw2...@comcast.net writes: KA1KAQ wrote: Bill again made it clear that the event wasn't meant to be a contest One gets a point per contact, two points if you work a guy on 80 and 160, additional points for a tube rig, more points if you work more than one state etc, etc. plus a discussion of a WINNER and the requirements for being a WINNER. I admit to being an old guy, but it sounds like a contest to me. 73, Ken W2DTC __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to amradio-requ...@mailman.qth.net with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] BUMMERS! TUBE RADIO OPERATING EVENT... Heavy Metal Rally
From the AMfone.net and ER web sites: http://amfone.net/Amforum/index.php?topic=17637.0 and then we have, the 2009 Mexican Heavy Metal Contest: http://amfone.net/Amforum/index.php?topic=17950.0 Pete, wa2cwa 2008 coupons extended till 3/1/09 On Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:45:08 -0600 Bob Peters rwpet...@swbell.net writes: Hay Todd... What is the begin and end time??? Is there a copy of the rules anywere??? I know that somewhere I have seen rules and scoring..I think this year we will have good conditions.. This year I can play with the big boys... Bob W1PE__ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to amradio-requ...@mailman.qth.net with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Re: Heavy Metal Rally
The link that DGN posted was for the 2005 rally/contest/rooster gathering. 12/27/08 is the correct date. Pete, wa2cwa 2008 coupons extended till 3/1/09 On Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:39:05 -0800 Bob Macklin macklin...@msn.com writes: This one says Dec. 27th!http://www.ermag.com/forum/thread.cfm?TID=213 Bob K5MYJ - Original Message - From: rbethman rbeth...@comcast.net To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, December 22, 2008 12:32 PM Subject: [AMRadio] Re: Heavy Metal Rally Try here for all info: http://www.ermag.com/forum/thread.cfm?TID=78 Bob - N0DGN__ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to amradio-requ...@mailman.qth.net with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Re: Heavy Metal Rally
Info on the Classic Exchange: http://qsl.asti.com/CX/Feb2009announcement.html Pete, wa2cwa 2008 coupons extended till 3/1/09 Truncating messages works for me On Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:04:00 -0600 Bob Peters rwpet...@swbell.net writes: I thought that this was on December 27th!!! Is that the Clasic Exchange on the 27th Bob W1PE__ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to amradio-requ...@mailman.qth.net with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] AM accomodated in IARU Region 1 Bandplan
I sent this message to the e-mail link for this story on the ARRL's web page and what also appeared in the weekly ARRL Letter. At this point, it seems they have chosen not to make any revisions to their original news report. Pete, wa2cwa -Original Message- From: Peter Markavage [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sun 11/30/2008 2:45 PM To: awextra Subject: IARU Region 1 Meeting News Item Reference news item: http://www.remote.arrl.org/news/stories/2008/11/29/10474/?nc=1 The revised Region 1 band plan chart for 40 meters is shown, which was defined on page 9 of the IARU Region 1's final minutes. However, you omitted the items on page 10 of the same minutes which further clarifies the chart. The items include Sideband Usage, Definitions, and Notes. Without these items, the chart doesn't tell the whole story and will, most likely, lead to confusion and concern. Pete, WA2CWA Pete-- Thank you for your note. Unfortunately, we can't reprint the final plenary minutes. As such, we provided the link in the first sentence of the article. This enables interested parties, such as yourself, to take a closer look into it. Have a good rest-of-Thanksgiving-weekend! 73, S. Khrystyne Keane, K1SFA ARRL News Editor ARRL - the national association for Amateur Radio 860.594.0237 - --- On Thu, 4 Dec 2008 09:25:36 -0600 D. Chester [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thanks, Paul, for digging out the rest of the story. Interesting, that there is no mention of this in the ARRL Letter news report regarding the revised Region 1 band plan for 40m. The wording of their news item leaves the distinct impression that the Plan recommends for all phone emissions to be limited to 2700 Hz. This could be a simple oversight in reporting, which would demonstrate at the very least the writer's dismissal of the significance of the AM community in amateur radio, or it could have been a deliberate omission, (sour grapes, maybe, or a subtle expression of unstated League policy supporting the Region 2 decision), considering the following: Don k4kyv__ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Re: AM accommodated in IARU Region 1 Bandplan
The link is also provided on the ARRL web site but that wasn't really the point. Without the chart caveats at the bottom, someone reading just the chart might be led astray. Pete, wa2cwa On Thu, 4 Dec 2008 13:01:43 -0600 D. Chester [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thank you for your note. Unfortunately, we can't reprint the final plenary minutes. As such, we provided the link in the first sentence of the article. This enables interested parties, such as yourself, to take a closer look into it. S. Khrystyne Keane, K1SFA ARRL News Editor Here is the link: http://www.iaru-r1.org/CT08_Cavtat%20Final%20plenary%20minutes.pdf -Original Message- (snipped) From: Peter Markavage [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The revised Region 1 band plan chart for 40 meters is shown, which was defined on page 9 of the IARU Region 1's final minutes. However, you omitted the items on page 10 of the same minutes which further clarifies the chart. The items include Sideband Usage, Definitions, and Notes. Without these items, the chart doesn't tell the whole story and will, most likely, lead to confusion and concern. Pete, WA2CWA ___ This message was typed using the DVORAK keyboard layout. http://www.mwbrooks.com/dvorak/ http://gigliwood.com/abcd/ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] AM accomodated in IARU Region 1 Bandplan
Let me do this again which includes my final reply to her. She did not reply further. This should answer your question, Paul. I didn't ask for a rewrite of the minutes nor a reprint of all the IARU Region 1 published minutes. In my opinion, if an organization and/or magazine publisher(s), or any news reporting organization publicizes a revised band chart, even though it applies only to IARU Region 1 amateurs, any notes, caveats, or supplemental information which are integral to the full understanding of the chart, should also be included. Pete, wa2cwa -Original Message- From: Peter Markavage [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sun 11/30/2008 2:45 PM To: awextra Subject: IARU Region 1 Meeting News Item Reference news item: http://www.remote.arrl.org/news/stories/2008/11/29/10474/?nc=1 The revised Region 1 band plan chart for 40 meters is shown, which was defined on page 9 of the IARU Region 1's final minutes. However, you omitted the items on page 10 of the same minutes which further clarifies the chart. The items include Sideband Usage, Definitions, and Notes. Without these items, the chart doesn't tell the whole story and will, most likely, lead to confusion and concern. Pete, WA2CWA On Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:09:45 -0500 Keane, S Khrystyne, K1SFA [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Pete-- Thank you for your note. Unfortunately, we can't reprint the final plenary minutes. As such, we provided the link in the first sentence of the article. This enables interested parties, such as yourself, to take a closer look into it. Have a good rest-of-Thanksgiving-weekend! 73, S. Khrystyne Keane, K1SFA ARRL News Editor ARRL - the national association for Amateur Radio 860.594.0237 - And, my final reply to her: Thanks for the reply. I didn't say to reprint the entire plenary minutes, but since you posted the chart of the revised 40 meter band, you should have included the Sideband Usage, Definitions, and Notes that are part of the chart. Without that information, the chart tells a different story, which was my point. Pete, wa2cwa On Thu, 4 Dec 2008 15:39:31 -0800 (PST) VJB [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: --- On Thu, 12/4/08, VJB [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: VJB [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [AMRadio] AM accomodated in IARU Region 1 Bandplan To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, December 4, 2008, 3:38 PM Pete I meant to ask whether you asked them to REPRINT (not rewrite) the entire IARU final minutes. --previous text follows-- Thanks for trying to convince the ARRL to revise its coverage of the Region 1 summary. The response from their press aide indicates she misunderstood your request. You did not ask them to rewrite the IARU's final minutes, did you ?__ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] 7190 and/or 7195? Region 1 Bandplan contains no provision for AM in expanded 40m band
The first revised Region 1 bandplan with bandwidth limits, from which much of the Region 2 bandplan was shaped, was announced in 2006. Region 3 bandplan indicates phone operation bandwidth to exceed 2 KHz. Region 2 covers AM bandwidth mostly with an * in their chart indicating band segements where AM can run 6 KHz bandwidth. 10 meter segment in their chart does show 6 Khz bandwidth for AM in the 29.0-29.2 segment. Pete, wa2cwa On Sat, 29 Nov 2008 11:24:00 -0500 [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You gotta love those bandwidth limits all set at 2700 Hertz! Again, how is it to be measured? Does it apply to AM? I'm getting mighty sick of this narrow mind, narrow bandwidth thinking. Here we go again... Steve WD8DAS __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Fw: Re: [AMRadio] 7190 and/or 7195? Region 1 Bandplan contains no provision for AM in expanded 40m band
Forgot the word not: second sentence, between bandwidth and to. I added it below. Pete, wa2cwa - Forwarded message -- From: Peter Markavage [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2008 11:55:27 -0500 Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 7190 and/or 7195? Region 1 Bandplan contains no provision for AM in expanded 40m band Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The first revised Region 1 bandplan with bandwidth limits, from which much of the Region 2 bandplan was shaped, was announced in 2006. Region 3 bandplan indicates phone operation bandwidth not to exceed 2 KHz. Region 2 covers AM bandwidth mostly with an * in their chart indicating band segements where AM can run 6 KHz bandwidth. 10 meter segment in their chart does show 6 Khz bandwidth for AM in the 29.0-29.2 segment. Pete, wa2cwa On Sat, 29 Nov 2008 11:24:00 -0500 [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You gotta love those bandwidth limits all set at 2700 Hertz! Again, how is it to be measured? Does it apply to AM? I'm getting mighty sick of this narrow mind, narrow bandwidth thinking. Here we go again... Steve WD8DAS __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Low Power AM?
Never ran more then 100 to 120 watts on 20M and made lots of AM contacts with the Apache or the 756 PRO II into a SB-200. Of course, a tri-bander helps a lot too. Pete, wa2cwa On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:54:59 -0600 Joe Crawford [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I personally would not even try to get on 14286 unless I had the legal limit or close to it.Too many slopbuckets to deal with on 20.Low power with a lot of antenna might work. But I understand your situation with the antenna part. If I ever put the DX-60 back on, I am going to build an external plate modulator for it. I am putting an Elmac AF-67 on soon which has plate modulation. Joe W4AAB __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Low Power AM?
Why would RTTY operation be any different then AM operation? And with rigs like the Viking II, DX-100, Apache, etc., you can probably key down for many many minutes. i.e. old buzzard transmission which are quite common. Pete, wa2cwa On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:14:09 -0500 rbethman [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: George, Good question! There is NO mention of RTTY operation ANYWHERE in the Apache Manual. I'm also not sure how you can safely reduce the power out put following the tuning procedures, WITHOUT doing some damage to some components. It does just fine on AM and CW. Mixed results on SSB with the SB-10. Bob - N0DGN George Brand wrote: speaking of the DX series, at reduced power whats the max key down time say with rtty on these or other rigs like the DX-100 or Apaches?? George WA8SCO -- Bob - NØDGN __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Low Power AM?
I must be missing something in your words Bob (DGN). If, after operating at some plate current and RF output using a PI network, and now you want to reduce output, why would reducing the loading and re-dipping the plate capacitor (to return to resonance), become non-resonant unless the words that Bob (MYJ) used, maintain the dip means that he doesn't re-dip the final after a loading control change. Since the beginning of (my) time, the last thing I always do in a tune up procedure is to dip, or check the dip, of the final. Pete, wa2cwa On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:08:51 -0500 rbethman [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Bob, I'm NOT Pete. He may feel insulted. LOL You're using a PI network, NOT a link tuned system. If you reduce loading, AND maintain plate dip, You will indeed reduse output AND go NON-RESONANT. This opens a whole other can of worms. Bob - N0DGN Bob Macklin wrote: No Pete, I am saying to reduce the load capacitor and maintain the dip on the plate capacitor. It's the same as reducing the coupling on a link coupled final. Bob K5MYJ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] ceramic tube tester
QRZ bio, and on your home page, you indicate your favorite frequencies are 3870 KHz and 12.263 MHz (Collins Radio Group). Pete, wa2cwa On Thu, 9 Oct 2008 16:30:26 -0700 H.L. [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I finally got my 1966 TMC linear amplifier operating, but with a modulated AM (MCW) input, my Wattmeter indicates an anemic 25 Watts into a dummy load with a total PA plate current of 200mA (nominal current reading according to the manual) for the two parallel 4CX250b's. The manual claims 200 Watts CW! Perhaps one or both tubes are weak. Perhaps a resistor or capacitor has changed value. I just don't know yet and may have to put it on the bench again. If anyone knows of specific tube testers that will test ceramic transmitter tubes, such as the 4CX250b or the 4CX350a, please share them with this list. Many amplifiers and transmitters use these tubes. 73 Hal KK6HY P.S. I am still interested in TMC transmitter and amplifier original prices to share with the group. So far, no one has responded. TMC certainly seems to have kept their prices well hidden. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Lafayette HA410 Expert?
There were differences in the HA-410 and the HA-460 depending on when they were manufactured. Besides some part changes, two different sets of modulator/audio output tubes were used in the HA-410 and the HA-460. Pete, wa2cwa On Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:29:51 -0500 Mike Duke, K5XU [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If you claim that title, please e-mail me off list. I'm bringing at least 1 of 2 back to life, but, the 2 units have differences. I'm sure these differences are the result of when each unit was built. I'd also like to know of any worthwhile modifications for this series. Mike Duke, K5XU __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] RE: down below
Like Todd, I never operate on a supposed calling frequency. I find a clear spot anywhere my license allows phone operation and call CQ or find an interesting QSO and break in. Last week I had an AM QSO around 3930 KHz. I love my VFO and exercise it frequently. Pete, wa2cwa quality is my priority On Mon, 8 Sep 2008 14:35:57 -0400 Todd, KA1KAQ [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On Mon, Sep 8, 2008 at 2:20 PM, Bob Macklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You want the AM calling frequency in the GENERAL segment! Like 7190! Why? Calling frequencies really don't serve much purpose in my view beyond leading everyone to one frequency to try to squeeze in. After all, 3.885 was the AM calling frequency for years, and never once have I heard anyone call, then move off to leave the frequency clear. New way of thinking: operate where your license permits, on whatever clear frequency your privileges allow. It's pointless to box yourself in, especially in today's radio world. Better to spin the dial and look for activity or create some, than to let the grease harden in one spot. Calling frequencies are for those who need to be led. My opinion, of course. (o: ~ Todd, KA1KAQ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Re: down below
Actually, if I remember it correctly, the ARRL asked the AM community back a number of years ago, what the typical gathering spots and/or calling frequencies were on the various bands for AM operation. You might want to contact one of these people to provide input to changes to, at least, the ARRL Band Plan. http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/regulations/index.html#contact Pete, wa2cwa quality is my priority On Mon, 8 Sep 2008 12:18:11 -0700 (PDT) VJB [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Point of history -- the voluntary groupings on HF by AM Community has led the ARRL toward published calling frequencies, not the other way around. So if we want a new 40m place we have to establish it ourselves over a prolonged period of time. As such, we are again demonstrating such leadership by joining our Canadian friends regularly in the low 3700s. There has been a recent refreshment to the RAC's voluntary band plan for HF, and it was a puzzle that they overlooked their own countrymen by not listing 3725Kc as an AM gathering point. It's been called to their attention, gently, and I'm hopeful the next RAC layout will include the listing. They, and our regular presence along various AM gathering points, may encourage the intransigent ARRL to eventually follow our lead once again. --Paul/VJB __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] New England ARRL Convention in Boxboro, MA, and the ROWH
Larry: Great seeing see you and Steve at Boxboro and a bunch of other folks I've talked with on the air. Great fun and laughs in the watering hole. Attending the midnight Royal Order of the Wouff Hong ceremony was also a highlight in my Boxboro attendance. Although the flea market area seemed to be somewhat smaller in size then past years, from my side of the table, there was a steady stream of buyers throughout the day. Many of the conferences also seem to be well attended from what I was told or had seen. All in all, a great two day activity and I even got free breakfast on Sunday. Pete, wa2cwa On Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:12:29 -0400 Larry Szendrei [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I just got home from The ARRL New England convention in Boxboro, MA, after riding down and back with my friend Steve, KS1F (formerly K1MV). The flea market was small compared to what I remember, especially considering the perfect weather both days - not many sellers, and it didn't seem very much trading was taking place. I was able to find a 175 KHz IF transformer (I've been looking for some for years), as well as several 262 KHz IF transformers, all NIB/NOS, and an xtal in a nice round ceramic holder for 3945, which is the frequency for the Old Buzzard's Net - a daily AM net here in the Northeast. Also picked up a few assorted other parts, nothing nearly as exciting as the former and not worth listing here, but stuff that I will definitely use at some point. I also enjoyed looking at the vendor's display of the latest and greatest contemporary radio toys, but don't have the spare cash right now to indulge in any of that! I enjoyed seeing many of my friends, dinner with KS1F, WA1QIX, KA2QFX, W1IF, WA1SSJ, and a beer and an eyeball QSO with Pete, WA2CWA. This is my #1 reason for attending these things any more. A highpoint was the midnight Royal Order of the Wouff Hong (ROWH) ceremony. If you ever get a chance to attend one of these, it's not to be missed. A very well-known and active AMer from the state of Maine had a prominent role in the sacred proceedings, but I can tell you no more as I am sworn to secrecy -I may even be in mortal danger by revealing this much!. We had hoped to meet up with Bruce, W1UJR, for the ROWH ceremony - he was passing through Boxboro on his way home from the AWA conference in Rochester. But he was running late, and only arrived after the ceremony was underway, so he resumed the long drive back to Woolich, ME. I found a message from him when we got back to the room shortly after 0100, so I called him then only to find he had come, and gone. 73, -Larry/NE1S __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Geez, ain't we all easily annoyed
It is the best AM related site that exists today. Now with over 2200 members, it will dazzle you with the AM related information that's posted there on a daily basis. Whether it's old and crusty, big and bulky, new and full of wiz-bang knobs, etc., if it's AM related, or has AM operator interest, you can discuss it, post photos of it, post drawings, schematics, pictures of your dog holding a microphone, KYV expounding on the virtues of QEX over QST, a large For Sale/Want Section where you can actually post pictures of stuff you're selling or need, and tons of other stuff all in one place. In my opinion, in the realm of amateur radio discussion and fun sites, www.amfone.net stands high above all others. Pete, wa2cwa On Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:02:56 -0400 Todd, KA1KAQ [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 10:45 AM, Jim Isbell, W5JAI [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, where is AMphone??? Another list to monitor...#8-( It's a website/BBS Jim: http://amfone.net This was Brian's original domain name back in.when was in Brian? Late 90s? Early 2000? Gary W2INR (then N2INR) ran a site called the AM Classifieds and Brian had AMfone. They combined them some years back with excellent results. Here's a direct link to the history: http://amfone.net/amfonehistory.htm Think of it more as a complimentary site and not another email list Jim, because it's not a list at all. We can post photos, diagrams, manuals, things not easily dealt with via email, on the site for all to use and enjoy. And we can chatter away here. As far as missing anything, I wouldn't worry too much. After a while, you get a good idea of where to be - where the activity is. In the world of AM, this reflector and its sister site AMfone.net should handle your needs and questions quite well. And there are a TON of interesting webpages out there to peruse as well. I remember when there were 5 or 6, including Nick England's page, John Brewer's 'Boatscape', Brian's site and a couple others. Thought I'd wear those .jpegs and links out. ~ Todd, KA1KAQ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] 60 Minutes
See info here: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/04/10/60minutes/main4006951.shtml Watch for link wrap-around. Pete, wa2cwa On Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:55:53 -0400 Todd, KA1KAQ [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On Mon, Jul 21, 2008 at 11:14 AM, Phil LaMarche [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Last night 60 minutes aired a segment on a ham who is contributing to the cure for cancer. He has built an RF unit that emits radio waves directly in cancer cells that have been laced with metallic material to heat up and kill the cells. 2 labs have under written his efforts and have experienced very favorable results with animals. So much so that humans will be next after proper approvals. This ham is not an engineer or Doctor. Was it Chuck, K1KW? I remember he was working on some kind of targeted radiation treatment, they were using in it only 2 or 3 places around the country. ~ Todd, KA1KAQ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Most active bands in summer for AM
Rap music will save the future generations. Cousin Brucie is on Sirius. Pete, wa2cwa On Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:56:50 -0400 EP Swynar [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On 19th July, Bob wrote: ...You do realize just how much you have dated yourself? :-) I miss true BC AM radio. Cousin Brucie, HOA, Dan Ingram on WABC. Jones beach... sigh... __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] ARRL vs FCC over BPL
Wow! I only had to get to your 1st paragraph to find inaccurate reporting: From the ARRL home page dated July 15, 2008: http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/prod/ecfs/retrieve.cgi?native_or_pdf=pdfid_docu ment=6520033586 and http://pacer.cadc.uscourts.gov/common/opinions/200804/06-1343-1112979.pdf and http://www.remote.arrl.org/news/stories/2008/04/25/10064/ And, in your 3rd paragraph, more inaccurate reporting. Here's the real story: The Administrative Council (AC) of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) held its Annual Meeting on June 24-25, 2008 in Konstanz, Germany. Topping the agenda was the consultative process leading to nominations for IARU President and Vice President for the five-year term beginning on May 9, 2009. Current IARU President Larry Price, W4RA, announced in 2007 that he was not available to serve an additional term. The AC agreed that Vice President Tim Ellam, VE6SH, and Region 1 President Ole Garpestad, LA2RR, are suitably qualified to serve as IARU President and Vice President, respectively. Their nominations will be offered to the Member-Societies for ratification. The ARRL serves as the International Secretariat of the IARU. You can read the IARU news release, dated June 26, 2008: http://www.iaru-r2.org/wp-content/uploads/iaru-news-release-2008-ac.pdf Tim is from Canada and Ole is from Norway. Great fictional writing in the rest of your blurb; you should be doing paperbacks. Note: watch the wrap-arounds with the links. You can also go directly to the ARRL home page and IARU home page and click on the links directly. Pete, wa2cwa On Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:27:27 -0700 (PDT) VJB [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I check the FCC's online filing system from time to time just to keep tabs on what the ARRL is not telling us, and have found a document that describes a recent meeting between League people and the FCC. I wrote up this story that will soon appear on QRZ.com. It's also worth passing long here since I refer to the dreaded bandwidth controversy as among the risks to goodwill the League has staged in recent years. Note, too, that the IARU's top leadership is liable to move to Germany the next round. The two candidates announced to replace Larry Price and the second-in-command are both German licensees. This initially may prove to be a good thing, if purging onetime League staffers can mean something good at repairing the Regional Band Plans that are damaging to AM. - ARRL managers, lawyer meet with FCC on Powerline Internet Matter WASHINGTON -- Representatives of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) met with officials at the FCC July 9 to discuss a recent court ruling about the Commission's standards for allowable RF emissions from powerline-based distribution of internet service, nicknamed broadband over power lines, or BPL. The method delivers data through overhead utility lines and residential electrical wiring, and must radiate to some extent as a radio signal, potentially causing unintentional digital interference to primary reception by licensees in the Amateur Service and other users of shortwave spectrum. Of the two general types of BPL delivery systems, one uses in-house electrical wiring with limited potential to interfere beyond the home, while another method uses the elevated outdoor powerlines that can act as an antenna to transmit digital interference over a greater distance. Despite a lack of market enthusiasm for BPL technology caused partly by a rise in popularity of wi-fi, satellite, cellular, and other wireless digital methods of delivering internet service, the League, a non-profit publishing and subscription membership company, has spent considerable effort highlighting what it once portrayed as a grave threat to radio hobbyists. The ARRL's campaign included a controversial lawsuit filed against the FCC accusing the agency of failing to abide by rules mandating the disclosure of studies and deliberations affecting public rulemaking. A federal court in Washington agreed that the FCC was not completely candid in describing how it arrived at its standards for allowable RF emissions from BPL, and in June published an order to the agency to revisit the matter. But the League failed to convince the court to go further and force the FCC to accept outside studies the ARRL contends are valid in any review of potential interference. The FCC has said its rules use a standard of preventing interference from BPL that is actually harmful to communications, a prospective situation that has not been fully demonstrated by the ARRL. Otherwise, the agency asserts BPL emissions fall within longstanding limits imposed on other devices such as in-home remote controls, carrier current broadcast stations, and control signals used for energy conservation by the power companies. The club now acknowledges that the industry itself has refined modems and delivery
Re: [AMRadio] introduction -- correction
I deleted the repetitive posts as one instructed me I should do some time ago. -- I always enjoy your prose as it relates to the ARRL. As far as pre-meeting disclosure (i.e. we're going to meet with the FCC; subject BPL) or advance notice that it's going to take place, I personally see no point that all members need to be aware of these types of meetings. Any formal changes in our rules and regulations as a result of these discussions, are generally put forth by official proposals that are subject to a review and comment phase before they might become law. However, if you review the latest ARRL Minutes of the Executive Committee, you will notice a number of on going activities between the ARRL and the FCC, and several other organizations, on a number of different topics which are all related to amateur radio. I applaud the ARRL for continually pressing the FCC and other organizations for resolutions to problems that effect the amateur radio frequencies and amateur radio communities. The Minutes, in case you don't know where they are: http://www.remote.arrl.org/announce/ec_minutes_485.html Pete, wa2cwa On Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:49:06 -0700 (PDT) VJB [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Pete thank you; I'm glad you enjoyed the bulk of the report. Especially compare with the League's version that says the regulatory suggestions regarding BPL came from the ARRL, when in actuality the suggestions are based on improvements the BPL industry itself has initiated. I hope you give credit where credit is due, as part of your vigilance. Finally, regarding the League's disclosure of this meeting with the FCC, I see no advance notice that it was taking place, nor that the ARRL managers involved had consulted with any subscribers regarding the direction the group now would take in its possible retreat from its earlier demanded actions. I welcome your drawing my attention to any published account of this advance planning. Save my time and do not simply repeat previous claims that these people don't have to ask anyone what they should do. Clearly, that behavior has failed to serve the company, its constituents, and the greater community of active, concerned U.S. licensees. Paul __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Technical Materiel Corporation prices
I have one of their 30 page short form catalogs, and a number of their sales bulletins and none have any pricing in them. Since a number of their products had numerous configurations and options, they most likely wanted prospective buyers to request a pricing quote from one of their sales managers. They probably also had a number of pricing strategies depending upon the buyer. Distributing pricing lists to the outside world probably did not make logical marketing sense for their business. Other then the GPR-90 and its accessories, I don't recall many of their models being sold at the retail level. Don't recall ever seeing a GPT-750 on the sales floor at Lafayette. Pete, wa2cwa On Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:22:28 -0700 Les Zwiebel WB6ORZ [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Interesting. Say, Hal, if you'd be so kind: what WAS the price of the GPR-90 (and accessories, if you have that data also)? Keep us posted as you learn about the transmitters. Thanks in advance. (73) Les ---===WB6ORZ===--- - Original Message - From: kk6hy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 11:08 AM Subject: [AMRadio] Technical Materiel Corporation prices WANTED: I am trying to compile a list to share with everyone of the original retail prices for TMC (Technical Materiel Corporation) transmitters, amplifiers, and accesssories from the 1950s and 1960s. So far, I have not found even one original price except for the GPR-90 receiver. Help! Surely, TMC prices were not THAT secret!! 73, Hal, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Smart Girls Secret Weapon Read Unbiased Beauty Product Reviews, Get Helpful Tips, Tricks and Sam http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/JKFkuJi7U3yD24rv8tk0lJ8O3uqNWzAoaRFbhJmKrvl2ePprgpSZVn/ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] Re: [Johnson] EF Johnson Museum Photos
A similar look (sort of) between them especially if you're looking at it on a small screen. Here's a picture gallery of many of the Johnson's: http://www.radioing.com/museum/tx4.html For some reason, all my mail going to amradio is getting dumped as spam yet it gets to the Johnson reflector without any problem. Pete, wa2cwa On Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:11:31 -0400 David C. Hallam [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I was able to recognize the Pacemaker because I have one sitting on my work bench right now in the last stages of refurbishing. I am waiting on two new crystals and have to finish painting the cabinet. Don't know about a Valiant as I don't have one to compare to the photos David KC2JD/4 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Peter Markavage Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 12:54 PM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Johnson] EF Johnson Museum Photos Yep, you're correct. On my lab top it looked like a Valiant. So, then, where is the Valiant? Pete On Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:48:25 -0400 David C. Hallam [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The third picture shows a Pacemaker in the left hand corner. David KC2JD/4 Click for free home mortgage rates from top companies. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3m36jfiQWh4fYJ8t dlPV0KCIok4j1U1RaKJ2xH6nA9TDBRKh/ Johnson mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/johnson Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Johnson mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/johnson Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Re: [Johnson] EF Johnson Museum Photos
I give up! The last 4 bounced back as Mail not delivered with reason mail looks like spam. It's playing with me. Pete, wa2cwa On Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:08:26 -0400 rbethman [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Pete, Sure made it to AMRADIO! Bob - N0DGN Beauty Advice Just Got a Makeover Read reviews about the beauty products you have always wanted to try http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/JKFkuJi7UzvGbTQPzwcqMzRZgqTY7GqFuwe0tsIyFzHBpsggqa9XEV/ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] EF Johnson museum
Johnson Thunderbolt II circa 1965. Johnson had the product made by an outside manufacturer or it was a relabeled existing design . I have the product brochure here in the files. Pete Hi Pete, Not to pick nits, but according to my Johnson literature, there was the Thunderbolt amplifier and the 6N2 Thunderbolt amplifier, as well as the pictured Courier and the Kilowatt amplifier (which many hams call the Desk Kilowatt but Johnson didn't). Of course they were all Vikings as EFJ used that brand name across the entire transmitter and station accessory lines. As for the Avenger, what's that sitting to the left of the walkie-talkies in photo 10? Looks like the rare and beautiful Avenger to me! According to what I've read, only about 50 were built and most kept by EFJ employees, which is probably why this one survives. I'm happy to see a reasonably complete display like this, in contrast for example to the Leo Meyerson collection which was dumped by the Western Heritage Museum when someone decided it wasn't worth keeping on display. 73, Bob W9RAN Find precision scales that can weigh anything. Click now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3mPT3pp947q5NefBamr0ly79yBMbJXydJiUSF39jI1UIYCid/ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] SB-200 on AM
I've used a SB-200 on AM for years. Driven it with a Central Electronics 100V, 200V, Lafayette HA-410, Johnson Ranger, Heath SB-10, Kenwood 599 Twins, Icom IC-706MK IIG, Icom IC-7000, and Icom IC-756 PRO II all on AM. Still using the same 572B's that were put in it back in 1969. Have a scope hung on the output of the SB-200 to monitor the transmit signal. Pete, wa2cwa www.manualman.com On Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:26:44 -0400 (EDT) John Lawson [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have found (and hauled home) a slightly-ailing SB-200 amp that I would like to use on AM... I'll be driving it with an Alinco DX-70 (40W AM/CW), into an ATR-15 tuner, thence by ladder-line out to my Sort-Of-NVIS Loop, the which system right now tunes 75 Fone down to 1.1:1 very stably and reliably. Aside from the many pages of mods and tweaks, does anyone have any comments/experiences - good-bad-ugly - ? My previous AM rig was a Valiant - I've not had a separate amplifier since I sold off all my S-Line gear back in the late 80s. Thanks in advance for any info or thoughts on the SB-200 in AM service. Cheers John KB6SCO Carson City, NV Beauty Advice Just Got a Makeover Read reviews about the beauty products you have always wanted to try http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/JKFkuJi7Uzu16IAlfAVytoLPuWRyLuQckvevk6u9adpPNdRGg76UG9/ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] Capacitor tester
I've had a TO-6 for years. Great piece of test equipment. Peter, wa2cwa On Thu, 5 Jun 2008 10:03:36 -0500 Rick Brashear [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Has anyone on this list had experience with the Sprague TO-6 capacitor tester/analyzer? I started to cobble together a little supply and metering circuit for this purpose, but have a possible opportunity to get the TO-6. I'd appreciate any insight on the unit. Thanks, Rick/K5IAR Boost your productivity with new office software. Click now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3mEauRK8HpUKS4CAPmDWD5YZGylpkbP8I6KHjl58xMavISwJ/ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] AM on 160m
And, of course, there's always 20, 15, 10, and 6 meters to working those AM'ers well beyond the horizon. Pete, wa2cwa www.manualman.com On Mon, 2 Jun 2008 09:25:11 -0400 Todd, KA1KAQ [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On Sun, Jun 1, 2008 at 11:02 PM, Jim Wilhite [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Most stations are on 1885, 1915,1980 and 1985 depending on QRM. You might catch someone but the chances are rare. See you next fall. Have also heard stations on 1945 with some regularity over the last few winters. 1885/1945 were the original frequencies mentioned to me years ago, with 1985 and others popping up as well. When all else fails - grab a frequency and use it for AM. The limitations of crystal control are another matter, of course. (o: ~ Todd, KA1KAQ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] AM on 160m
I heard several AM QSO's this past weekend around 14.286. Also heard some AM activity on 10 meters (several stations) and one AM QSO (4 land to 9 land) on 6 meters. There is AM life beyond 75 and/or 160 meters. Pete, wa2cwa www.manualman.com On Mon, 2 Jun 2008 07:48:36 -0700 Bob Macklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Is there still any AM activity on 14,286. I have not heard anything here in Seattle in at least 3 years. Bob Macklin K5MYJ Seattle, Wa, __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] AM on 160m
I guess one have to ask; why don't you make(start) your own activity? Calling CQ is still in vogue. If everyone sits around and waits for activity, that's a poor use of the spectrum. Pete, wa2cwa www.manualman.com On Mon, 2 Jun 2008 08:20:40 -0700 Bob Macklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have not listened to 14,286 is some time. I guess I will start parking the receiver on some of these places and see if anything happens! Part of the problem is knowing when to expect activity. Bob Macklin K5MYJ Seattle, Wa, __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Rinaldo to RETIRE !!!
There are 15 Division Directors and 71 Section Managers. Who are the Regional Directors?? Pete, wa2cwa http://www.manualman.com On Thu, 29 May 2008 15:11:12 -0700 W6OM [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Its really a cheap circus with bad clowns and has been so for a long time. Have you ever met some of their Regional Directors, hardly the kind of people who inspire confident and trust. I keep my membership active so I can pound on them every week concerning their gross mismanagement. Cheers Ron W6OM Click for online loan, fast no lender fee, approval today http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3m3WLqqqdoDJ27jidtjUyyM5K0sa6dNmFiCqJOJQ4F1bll6Z/ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Rinaldo to RETIRE !!!
You said: The term director in the corporate world is reserved for individuals of high achievement in business and commerce when we don't have an officer position for them Having been in the corporate world work environment for many years and involved with a number of different corporations, I can relate to a number of Directors that wouldn't fit your definition. Of course, the big difference between them and ARRL Directors is that they were salaried management people whereas no ARRL Director draws any salary. You said: Its really a cheap circus with bad clowns and has been so for a long time. Have you ever met some of their Regional Directors, hardly the kind of people who inspire confident and trust. I keep my membership active so I can pound on them every week concerning their gross mismanagement As a member with voting privileges, you are in direct control (through your election vote) as to the type of Director that represents your ARRL Division. So, if you're unhappy with some of the Directors, maybe you should address your concerns to the Division membership that voted them in. Pete, wa2cwa On Thu, 29 May 2008 19:06:07 -0700 W6OM [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I stand corrected, thank you sir, I inadvertently used the wrong title, but the observation stands. I have met many of the ARRL Directors and remain underwhelmed. The term director in the corporate world (The ARRL is Corporation) is reserved for individuals of high achievement in business and commerce when we don't have an officer position for them. Cheers Ron W6OM Need cash? Click to get a cash advance. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3mKetOYiyMGv36wG4EF6ZwxSt3pvScJnhlC2O5EayYpxlClb/ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] Dumbing Down - was Rinaldo to RETIRE
QST is the membership monthly journal. It should never have been sold from a book store. I'm happy they stopped that activity. business yes, but with nonprofit status. They incur expenses and generate revenue. If they didn't manage it as a business, do you really think they would have lasted all these years? Pete, wa2cwa On Thu, 29 May 2008 20:07:20 -0700 Bob Macklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Until a few years ago I could buy QST at the local Barnes Nobel. Can't do that anymore. But the local library has QST. I have never seen QEX so I don't have a clue what I may be missing. But I have no use for the ARRL. They are just another business. Bob Macklin K5MYJ Seattle, Wa, Make your vacation more memorable with a luxurious vacation rental. Click now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3nLySwuNrzLI6LBc25s2ZK2kwuige4ix23j1E6eboBRkT2d7/ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] Dayton Hamvention - My Stuff
If you're heading to the Dayton Hamvention, stop by outside spaces 1960-1961 and say hello. Items that I'm bringing to find new homes include National NC-303 with matching speaker and crystal calibrator, Hallicrafters, SX-99, Icom IC-229A, Icom IC-720A with matching power supply and mike, rather rare Squires Sanders monitor including the engineering drawings (1 of 8 models built in their shop), several Command set receivers and several boxes of Command Set parts, 2 Polycomm 23 transceivers, RCA AR-8712 RDF (art deco style), Swan 250 noise blanker, Henry Radio transceiver, Lafayette RD-D600 (still in the box) 3 head recorder, several audio filters, several pieces of test equipment, several cartons of tubes (most .50 to $1.00, some at $2), lots of parts, Nifty reference guides, and all 16,000 plus manuals will be at special pricing and free shipping. I'm doing this from memory so I probably missed a few items that were packed several days ago. See you all there Pete, wa2cwa ManualMan http://www.manualman.com Dayton Outside Spaces 1960-1961 __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] ARRL 20/80
Some of the ARRL Division web sites and a number of the Section Areas have discussion areas and/or reflectors. I see no point to duplicate the efforts of the Divisions/Sections. If you have a ARRL corporate issue, complaint, something bugging you, etc., send it to one of the ARRL Officers. They're all listed here: http://www.remote.arrl.org/officers.html Posting publicly all complaints, comments, answers only services to tweak the agitators. Pete, wa2cwa On Thu, 1 May 2008 15:14:46 -0400 (EDT) [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: FOR THAT MATTER, why doesn't ARRL have listservers and discussion groups like this one? I agree. 73 Joe Sorry, but if you were trying to convince me the people at the ARRL are actually receptive to interacting with subscribers, I would have to ask you why they don't have a website where complaints or comments could be posted publicly and answered by those in responsible positions. It's all a big secret up there. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio]Contests
Although not an AM only type contest, we have: ARRL Sweepstakes is phone ARRL January VHF Sweepstakes is phone ARRL International DX Contest is phone ARRL June VHF QSO Party is phone ARRL Field Day is phone ARRL September VHF QSO Party is phone ARRL November Sweepstakes is phone ARRL 160 contest is phone ARRL 10 Meter Contest is phone Note: Some of these are also mixed modes at the same time but AM is phone. There is nothing stopping you from operating AM during any of these contests. There's also Heavy Metal night and the Classic Exchange where you can operate AM. Electric Radio also sponsors Vintage Field Day. I see no shortage of AM contest activity if one has the desire to participate. Of course, it's always easier just to poo poo the ARRL and what it does or doesn't embrace 100%. Pete, wa2cwa http://www.manualman.com __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Re:QEX (VJB)
Here's the ARRL/QST membership application with pricing breakdown: http://www.arrl.org/membership_app.pdf I'm looking around to see if I can find any QEX numbers. Pete, wa2cwa http://www.manualman.com On Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:34:15 -0500 D. Chester [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Subject: [AMRadio] QEX Don, if you have the November or December issues of QEX, you might find a Post Office notice in there that lists the actual production numbers. One of the categories should be entitled something like paid subscriptions while other categories include free distribution and spoilt in printing, returned from vendors, or some such. These numbers might provide some insight into QEX's place among the club's publications. Paul, I don't think I have any November/December issues of QEX (it comes out bi-monthly). I have never subscribed, but have picked up loose back issues at hamfests when I found that they contained an article on a topic that particularly interested me. But my reaction every time I thumbed though an issue was that as a paid up member, that information should have been published in QST as it always used to be. Regardless of the value (or lack thereof) of ARRL membership, the fact remains that a large portion of the $39/year dues fee lies in the QST subscription. How much does it cost to subscribe to any other magazine of comparable size, weight and paper quality these days? As I recall, you used to be able to get family membership in the League, for cases where more than one family member was a ham and/or wanted to join ARRL, so that several duplicate copies of QST wouldn't show up at the same mailing address every month. The dues for each additional family member was only a few extra dollars. I'm not sure if they still offer family memberships or not. If you have seen a recent post office notice, I wonder what you observed about QEX's standing amongst the rest of the periodicals. Don k4kyv __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio]Contests
Yep, I probably was thinking of the CQ Mag. World-Wide 160 contest although CQ Mag. only seems to recognize SSB as phone. Pete, wa2cwa http://www.manualman.com On Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:36:06 -0400 EP Swynar [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Pete, The ARRL 160-meter contest in December is a CW only event...I've operated in it, off on, since about 1974-75, or so. ~73~ Eddy VE3CUI - VE3XZ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] The QST Doctor
Since the Doctor Is IN column was brought up for discussion here several days ago (AM Bandwidth - broad is bad et al) you might want to stop by the Doctor Is IN booth if you plan on attending the Dayton Hamvention this year and meet all the on-call Doctors. Tell them in person how you really feel. From the ARRL Letter: You've read the column in QST for years and everyone always wants to know who is behind the costume. Here's your chance to stop by the booth, ask your question and have some one-on-one time with ARRL's Technical Experts. You might even be able to submit a stumper and get it published in QST, This year's Docs On Call will be QST Contributing Editor Ward Silver, N0AX; QEX Editor Larry Wolfgang, WR1B; ARRL Senior Technical Editor Joel Hallas, W1ZR; QST Editor Steve Ford, WB8IMY, and ARRL RF Engineer Mike Gruber, W1MG. On Saturday, automotive experts Mark Steffka, WW8MS, and Don Hibbard, W8DBH, will be on hand to answer your questions. They will be at the Doctor Booth. Pete, wa2cwa http://www.manualman.com __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] ARRL classifieds kaput
Maybe you should read the reason they're discontinuing Radio-Online Classifieds. Go here: http://www.remote.arrl.org/RadiosOnline/ Read the notice at the top of the page. It isn't worth member's dues to keep this service running. Lots of other online places are geared to handle the garbage that floats through these types of services. Pete, wa2cwa http://www.manualman.com On Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:58:36 -0400 RJ Mattson [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Charlie Is there an ARRL e-mail address to voice a complaint to? bob...w2ami x wn2ami 1962 - Original Message - From: charles L. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 7:46 AM Subject: [AMRadio] ARRL classifieds kaput Maybe this is old news, but the ARRL is discontinuing its Radio Online classifieds as of 4/30. .. Charlie, W4MEC in NC __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] My ARRL, Right or Wrong...!!!
And, after all these years, he's still the Director. Majority of the voting members in your Division must still like his representation. The in depth technical minutia was all moved over to QEX back in the 80's. No reason to keep it in QST. Pick up a 50's QST and count the monthly ads. Pick up a current QST and count the ads. Most likely, you'll find that given the total number of magazine pages in each one, there will be a higher percentage of ads per month in the 50's mag. Ads generate revenue to keep the business in the black. Books sales generate revenue to keep the business in the black. They have very few other options to generate revenue. Membership dues helps, but it's noise in comparison to the other revenue generators. Personally, I believe they've demonstrated support for all modes and interests as best as one can given all the modes and interests that prevail within the amateur radio fraternity. Backing away, i.e. let some other member put the fire of enlightenment upon them, and then I might return, is not the answer. But, it's an easy way to save $39 a year. Pete, wa2cwa http://www.manualman.com On Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:56:05 -0400 Todd, KA1KAQ [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Not only were my reps not listening, they were openly hostile to anything involving tubes, AM, and so on. When asking one Tom Frenaye why they wouldn't run some basic articles on a simple 1 or 2 tube 40m CW transmitter or such to teach newcomers the basics and offer them a means beyond buying a new Yaecomwood to get on the air, I received The fact that QST is no longer promoted as a technical publication is a clear indication of the path taken by the League, and no doubt helps explain why some of us refer to them as the Amateur Radio Retail Lobby. Not only do they not promote the basics of amateur radio like homebrewing (old or new technology), they downright discourage it. That is not an opinion, it is based on factual comments by the ARRL director for our area and others. IMO, it's not up to us to go back and give them yet *another* opportunity to kick us in the teeth. It's up to them to demonstrate to us that they clearly support all modes and interests in the amateur radio theater equally, regardless of numbers involved or advertising revenue. Only then will they get my support and membership again. Lip service won't cut it. ~ Todd, KA1KAQ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] ARRL classifieds kaput
You want awards and wallpaper, go here: http://www.ac6v.com/hamawards.htm You'll never have to go and buy real wallpaper again. All of my amateur radio award certificates from over the years are stuck in some folder in a file cabinet. Pete, wa2cwa http://www.manualman.com Thanks, Pete, for the explanation URL. If I remember correctly that is about the same excuse they used for discontinuing the Rag Chewer's Award certificate. That was a big accomplishment to many a newcomer to ham radio. Somewhere I read that a club had picked up the certificate, but I have forgotten which club. 73Walter - K5EST __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] ARRL classifieds kaput
I won't touch the first line. E-mail reflectors, and web site classifieds are different animals. Plus, with all the reflector swaps you mentioned, and a number of other amateur radio on-line web site classifieds, I see no real member value having these classifieds on the ARRL site. Get rid of them; put up a digital radio page or another contester page in its place. Pete, wa2cwa http://www.manualman.com On Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:48:22 -0400 Bob Bruno - K2KI [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ok. I'm confused... /WTF??? Has any of you seen these type of ads in any of the other online forsale/swap reflectors? I haven't and I subscribe to a number of them. Here are just a few. AMSwap Forsale/Swap Ham4Sale Freebay (Not really ham) Plus all of the specific reflectors which have For Sale ads at times. These reflectors are maintained by one or two persons FOR FREE and they don't seem to have any problems with this kind of posting. And if they do see them, they are handling them and they are not closing the reflectors down as a result. And the league had a staff that administers the service? Pure Bull-Crap!!! GROW UP ARRL!!! 73... Bob de k2ki __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] My ARRL, Right or Wrong...!!!
** My comments On Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:23:52 -0400 Todd, KA1KAQ [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On Thu, Apr 24, 2008 at 1:45 PM, Peter Markavage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And, after all these years, he's still the Director. Majority of the voting members in your Division must still like his representation. Which brings us back to the 20% membership of US licensed hams vs. 80% not members +/-. Less a case of so many liking him as so few left to vote for him. **Not my problem. You're the one that dropped your membership. I can still vote when the time comes to elect a Director. The in depth technical minutia was all moved over to QEX back in the 80's. No reason to keep it in QST. Could also be looked at as an additional expense which makes little sense in a world of declining hams. If the ARRL is truly concerned about being thrifty with the membership's dollars, wouldn't it make sense to cut maybe half the junk out of QST and add some technical content back into the publication that really started it all for them? ** I'm not sure what junk you're talking about. Or is junk things that you're not interested in reading? QEX is a viable magazine for people who want in depth technical articles and it is generating additional revenue for them. Makes no sense to bring those types of technical articles back into QST. Ads generate revenue to keep the business in the black. Books sales generate revenue to keep the business in the black. They have very few other options to generate revenue. Membership dues helps, but it's noise in comparison to the other revenue generators. I don't think anyone ever minded the ads so much as the overall lack of content since the 80s, or '75'76 when they went to the larger format. **I became a member to support an organization; I didn't become a member because I wanted a magazine subscription. I would have become a member even if they didn't have a monthly magazine. Personally, I believe they've demonstrated support for all modes and interests as best as one can given all the modes and interests that prevail within the amateur radio fraternity. Pick up any QST Pete, and compare the pages on, sayAM, or CW to the pages of contest results. In reality, the ARRL doesn't openly condemn other modes. More the 'benign neglect' approach mentioned a while back by Don, K4KYV. ** You're behind the times. Full contest results haven't been in QST for years. They're in the members only part of the web site. In May 2008 issue, a total of 7 pages devoted to some type of contest activity including one for contest calendar and one for upcoming Field Day. That's 7 pages out of 168 pages. You do the math. Backing away, i.e. let some other member put the fire of enlightenment upon them, and then I might return, is not the answer. Approximately 80% of the licensed amateur population appears to disagree with that statement, Pete. That doesn't say a lot for the organization that claims to represent the interests of US Amateurs. It's not a matter of enlightening them, for the most part they've made it clear that their minds are made up as to the path we all must follow. Don't get me wrong - I'd like nothing more than to have the ARRL become a representative organization for us and see the contesters in Newington replaced by more well-rounded hams. It shouldn't conflict with their publishing business and could only help the overall picture with increased revenues not only from dues, but additional book sales and an overall vibrant organization (what a concept!). There's just no way I can give my money to a group who's approach involves saying 'join if you want a voice, give me your money, so I can tell you how wrong you are'. ** Maybe you just haven't given them a convincing argument as a member to make some specific changes. I'm not looking for an organization or publication to cater specifically to my particular interest. Electric Radio does an incredible job there. All I expect is equal and fair treatment, not being ignored in favor of a segment that many see as creating intentional interference and behavior that goes against the amateur creed, sanctioned by the ARRL and rewarded through multiple pages of 'results'. From the ARRL, 'back in the day': Considerate...never knowingly uses the air in such a way to lessen the pleasure of others. Sounds like any contesters you know? ** II think they only sponsor about 12 or 13 contests (phone and/or CW and/or RTTY) in a year. Lots of amateur interest in contests based on the number of participants. Some bad apples are bound to pop up. What's that have to do with ARRL membership? I know you enjoy stirring the pot on this subject Pete, but it's pretty clear that the ARRL lost its way some time ago and has been going downhill since. Dismissing low membership as somehow being a small piece of the pie doesn't
Re: [AMRadio] My ARRL, Right or Wrong...!!!
OK, it's loud noise, but add pub sales and ad rev. still exceed membership dues by about a million. So, in order to keep revenue viable, if membership goes down, in order to make up the difference, more push for ad and pub. revenue. Begging in other arenas is also a viable alternative but I think they tapped most of them. So, if you kill your membership, you're forcing them to extract revenue from these other sources. Of course, either way, they can draw some monies for certain projects from the contributions and support bucket. The over all point is that stopping your membership doesn't solve some of the issues that have been discussed here recently and in the past with ARRL/QST etc. Of course, just adding 8 more pages to QST each month (that's the increment) for ads, if the push was there, could add a nice monetary perk each month. You could also kill a column or two and not add any additional pages. It will be interesting to read the 2007 Annual Report which should be available for read on the ARRL web site in June. Pete, wa2cwa http://www.manualman.com On Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:40:12 -0500 Robert Nickels [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Peter Markavage wrote: Membership dues helps, but it's noise in comparison to the other revenue generators. Sorry Pete, but that's simply not correct. Membership dues are the largest single source of ARRL income. From the 2007 Annual Report (the most recent one that is available for the Year Ended December 31, 2006): Revenues and Contributions: Membership dues $5,016,089 Net publication sales $3,435,316 Advertising revenue $2,541,503 Investment income (restricted and unrestricted) $415.288 Examination fees and other $328,694 Program and service fees $418,503 Government grant awards $122,397 Contributions and support (restricted and unrestricted) $1,368,399 I went back to the earliest report on the website, for FY 1995, and in that year Dues brought in $4.4M, Publications $4.3M and Ads $3.1M, so the shift toward dues as a larger share of ARRL income has been the case at least the past 12 years. 73, Bob W9RAN __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Getting on the Air - May 2008 QST
I suspect the charge card is alive and well with amateurs too. Charge it today; worry about paying for it tomorrow. HT's are also easy to carry on the belt. I'm not sure I would want to hang my IC-7000 + battery supply on my belt just to bring it to a meeting. Pete, wa2cwa http://www.manualman.com On Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:50:19 -0700 Bob Macklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I suspect that most of today's entry level hams can't afford much more than a 2M FM transceiver. I know when I was younger (even in my 40's) I could not afford the HF transceivers (iCom, Kenwood, Yaesu) that are available today. I did build some Heath CW/AM rigs but I could not even afford the Heath SSB rigs before 1980. So I did a lot of surplus conversion and homebrewing. I don't see that in today's people. What I do see at the meetings I have attended is everyone seems to has a VHF FM HT! Bob Macklin K5MYJ Seattle, Wa, __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Re: Getting on the Air - May 2008 QST
In today's amateur world, the operator's interest can be the use of the AM mode versus using vintage equipment that helped developed the AM mode. I would suspect, there are many amateurs who have no interest in stepping back in time with receivers that required lots of knob manipulation or with transmitters that required peak/dip/load/switch/pray/etc. several times just to QSY around the bands. Their interest is communicating with quick and non-cumbersome type operations. The appliance provides this flexibility. When I'm in a hurry to get on the air, the appliance is a blessing while the old stuff sits there warming up, warming up, warming up. Pete, wa2cwa http://www.manualman.com On Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:56:54 -0700 (PDT) VJB [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Let's not forget that there are appliance operators on AM, as well. Barrie of course you're correct, but that takes us away from the point of concern, where someone at a publishing house is trying to dissuade people from working on or crafting their own gear. Watch for type acceptance next. No user serviceable parts inside. I welcome appliance operators to AM, where they will remain exposed on a regular basis to the encouraging, knowledgeable base of information and discussion among the rest of us. --Paul/VJB __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] QST, Tubes, et. al..
Or, write a somewhat technical or homebrew article or two for submission to QST. If they accept it, they'll pay you $65 a page. And, if QST reader feedback is positive for your article, maybe they'll get the hint to do more. You don't solve the problem by running away from the problem. ARRL author's Guide can be found here: http://www.arrl.org/qst/aguide/ Note: from the link above - QST- despite a popular misconception, QST is not a technical or engineering publication. QST is a membership journal that appeals to a broad cross-section of readers. Pete, wa2cwa http://www.manualman.com On Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:11:16 -0400 (EDT) [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Nice comment MK Hess. But like we used to say put your money where your mouth is. And it will not cost you a cent. Just some hard work. Are you up to it? I am talking a bout a BLOG. That's right. If you are upset that QST or any other zine doesnt have the content that you like, then i suggest that you go right out and start your own. Do I need to tell you how? In a nutshell, get a moderated blog, and write technical AM articles to your heart's content. And ya know what? I will even help out with an article or two. I am sure that many on this list would also. Just do it. 73 (Best Wishes) N3IQA / JOE Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:19:34 -0400 From: M. K. Hess Subject: [AMRadio] QST, Tubes, et. al.. Well it's simple guys. Do any of their advertisers sell tube rigs? Of course there's no incentive to discuss home-brew, old radios, AM, or the like. They can't sell ad space for that! Why get the community interested in something that will not generate revenue for the advertisers? As a matter of fact, let's steer folks away from any thought of doing anything other than going 100% appliance, and promoting the latest and greatest techno-wiz-bang, to help those sales! __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] The QST Doctor
It's actually very simple. Many International amateur organizations within countries are discussing and/or pushing for defined bandwidths for all communication modes. As more and more of these become the law of their land, sooner or later, pressure will be exerted for our own government to conform. It may take years, but the writing is written on the wall. Pete, wa2cwa http://www.manualman.com On Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:09:10 -0700 (PDT) JACK C. SHUTT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does anybody really understand why there is all of this obsession with band width? We recently had the phone band expanded, activity is noticeably down and these would-be bandwidth cops are still ranting about bandwidth conservation. Why don't they just do their own thing and leave us alone? There is plenty of room for everyone. 73, Jack, W9GT Warren Elly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: These are vile people...narrow minded, with the arrl agenda of forcing their ham radio down our throats... Warren W1GUD Lifelong AMer Lifetime Member ARRL Disenfranchised by League Policy __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Why do some people capitalise ham?
Maybe some are referring to Handheld Amateur Radio or possibly they're referring to a Host Adapter Module or maybe they just feel proud to be a HAM. Of course, one could ask why DX, why CQ, why W1AW and not w1aw, etc. etc. Slang is slang; spell it or pronounce anyway you want. Of course, one could also ask why some don't use a spell checker. Pete, Wa2CwA On Fri, 7 Mar 2008 11:41:10 -0600 D. Chester [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Lately, on e-Ham, QRZ.com and elsewhere I see a lot of people spell ham radio as HAM radio. Why is this? I never noticed it until the last couple of years. I think it looks dorky as hell. Worse still, when it's just called HAM, as in I've been into HAM for several years now. I'm studying for the test so I can get my HAM. When I want my HAM, I go to SAFEWAY or KROGERS. Believe it or not, I have even seen it spelt H.A.M. Just a minor irritant, but I am beginning to see it all the time and wonder if anyone else has noticed this and if you find it annoying as I do. Don, k4kyv __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Why do some people capitalise ham?
I believe Don's real issue might be the capitalization of HAM and/or the looseness of how it's used in printed or spoken dialogue. And to answer you last question, AM radio, is amateur radio, is HAM radio, is hobby radio. Pete, wa2cwa On Fri, 7 Mar 2008 11:37:50 -0800 (PST) JACK C. SHUTT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I can sure think of more important things to be concerned about Why is it that so many people seem to want to tear down history and traditions? The term ham may not have been originally established in a complimentary way or to positively identify us, but it grew into a foundly used term that everyone recognized. If you don't care for the nickname or slang of HAM for amateur radio, then just don't use it. I for one, am proud of the tradition. I have been licensed for nearly 49 years and I always thought of the term as prestigious, not something to be looked down upon or made fun of by thse who apparently don't know what it is all about anyway. Some will refer to us as CBers and don't know the difference, or even care for that matter. If the general public views the term as something negative or nerdly or whatever, then maybe we have a PR problem, but we probably have much greater concerns to direct our attention toward. I, for one, would sure like to see more positive promotion of our hobby and of our history instead of all this negative tearing down of what many of us hold dear. What does this have to do with AM radio anyway? 73, Jack, W9GT __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] ARRL To Retire QST View
The complete index for all QST articles (from 1915 on), all QEX articles, and all Ham Radio Articles is available on the Member's part of the ARRL web site. You can search to your heart's content. Another index is FBTO, which covers roughly the 40's to about 1991/92. Re-scanning all those old issues to 21st century scan quality, converting to PDF type files, etc. probably would time comsuming and costly and probably not much bang for the buck in return for them. But, hmmm, I now have apparatus that will allow me to scan at high quality, 50 sheets per minute, and save directly as a pdf file. Maybe I should make a sales pitch. Pete, wa2cwa http://www.manualman.com On Mon, 3 Mar 2008 09:46:42 -0500 Todd, KA1KAQ [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Joe and group - This was announced a while back and stirred up folks in the AM/Classic Gear groups. Mike W1RC had some initial exchanges with ARRL folks I believe but passed it along to someone else as he was pretty busy with other matters. Looking at the situation and the League's view of such things, I wouldn't hold my breath on a solution. Keep in mind that the audience would be small vs the likely cost, and the audience would consist of mainly of old gear and history buffs. The ARRL has never been terribly excited about such things, preferring instead to push new technology that favors its advertisers. Providing a resource that helps folks research and, as a result, perhaps purchase or even build old style tube gear doesn't strike me as something they'd be likely to do. Aside from gear and HB articles, there remains a lot of historical information along with other interesting stories and events in the pages of QST. Fortunately all the oldest magazines are still readily available and make for a good, relaxing read. Searching isn't terribly hard if you use the yearly index in the December issue, but time consuming if you have no idea of the year an article was published. Perhaps the real solution will be that someone creates a CD of the yearly index issues to permit fast and easy searches for articles in the magazines. Again - this is an opinion only, based on rumblings I've heard along with the League's record on such matters. ~ Todd, KA1KAQ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] ARRL To Retire QST View
Given that the orignal scans were only fair to begin it, printing the output to a PDF file will only give you slightly less quality in a PDF format. You haven't gained anything. Note, you don't need a full version of Acrobat to print to a PDF file. There are a number of 3rd party products that can do that already. Pete, wa2cwa http://www.manualman.com On Mon, 3 Mar 2008 13:16:24 -0800 (PST) Kimberly Elmore [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm not sure what QST View is, but if it can print, why not print the output to a PDF file? I do that all the time. Then, run Acrobat's OCR on the file such that the text is search-able. Acrobat's OCR isn't perfect if there are problems in the quality of the scan, but it seems a reasonable first attempt. The OCR also takes a fair bit of time, but with many of us doing small parts, the job is essentially parallel-ized and it wouldn't take long. The only drawback is that doing the OCR and printing to a PDF file requires a full version of Acrobat. Kim Elmore, N5OP - Original Message From: Peter Markavage [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, March 3, 2008 12:21:44 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] ARRL To Retire QST View __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] {ADMIN NOTICE TO SELLERS AND BUYERS ON THIS LIST}
Ed et al: Correction to your post below. When you're using Juno, and add an e-mail address to your text, [EMAIL PROTECTED] as an example (my e-mail is showing up in blue), it does not fail going though this reflector. I would suggest you check to see what version of Juno you are running. I've never had the problem that you refer to and I've been embedding my e-mail address and web site info through these reflectors for years. Note: I've purposely posted this to the entire list you others who may be using Juno and have the same fears. Pete, wa2cwa http://www.manualman.com On Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:45:06 -0800 Edward B Richards [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Brian et al; Perhaps it is only my server but when I try to put my address in the body of the text, it puts it in blue which triggers a change to HTML which the reflector rejected. I am not computer literate and had to send the post to a friend of mine in Israel who deleted the HTML so the reflector would accept it. It turns out that if JUNO sees a color or change of font and some other things, it changes to HTML. I am not smart enough to know what to do. In the future I will spell out the address instead of using the @ symbol if that is OK with the moderator. For instance: zuu6k at juno.com. However, people cannot just click on it as a link. Maybe I just won't post any more ads to this reflector. This will hurt the other members more than me. It will deny them access to my items for sale (like new tubes for 1/2 price) while I can continue to sell on other reflectors. I do want to say that I appreciate the use of the reflector and the work that the moderators do. It is just that people don't like to be threatened, including me. Thank you. 73, Ed Richards K6UUZ. REPLY TO ZUU6K at JUNO.COM. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Looking for RCA Ham Tip V1,#3
Subject says V1, #3; in your text, you say Vol 1 Number 1, Nov. 1938 Volume 1, Number 1 is dated September 1938 A list of all the RCA Ham Tips I have, and a brief description of each, is listed on my web site under Mfr. RCA Ham Tips. Pete, wa2cwa http://www.manualman.com On Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:36:15 -0700 John Lyles [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am looking for the Nov. 1938 RCA Ham Tips, Vol 1, Number 1. If anyone has a copy, let me know - thanks. 73 John K5PRO __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Heath HO 10 Monitor Scope
For starters, check the resistors in the cathode and plate circuit of the 6C10 Horizontal amp. section. Try a new 6C10. Check the input (2 mfd) and output (.22 mfd) caps for leakage. You might also check the 6BN8 RF Demodulator section and components. Pete, wa2cwa http://www.manualman.com On Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:11:07 -0800 (PST) John King [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Have replaced bad 3RP1 cathode tube in my HO 10 and tested all other tubes. Have changed the two [EMAIL PROTECTED] capacitors. It is working however not up to PAR. All controls work. The current problem is that when in the trapezoid pattern monitoring AM transmitted signal, the horizontal width of the trapezoid doesn't completely fill out to a symetrical point. The horizontal position and horizontal gain pots work except that there doesn't seem to be enough horizontal gain to cause the trapezoid to fully display the full signal. I have a properly working SB 610 that shows clearly my transmitted AM signal. The HO 10 doesn't fill out the trapezoid symetrically to a point. I suspect a resistor in the horizontal gain circuit having changed value or maybe a suspect capacitor. Are there any commonly known culprits that cause this loss of horizontal gain? Naturally, I am lazy by nature, and would rather pick your brains than use my feeble brain. What are your thoughts based on your vast knowledge and EXPERIENCE??? Thanks and 73, John, K5PGW __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] AMfone
Darn! I was going to write some hot stuff about ARRL and IARU. Pete, wa2cwa On Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:33:27 -0500 W2INR [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Site is down Rick . I ahve been trying to connect to the provider. Update to follow Rick wrote: Is it just my connection or is Amfone running very slow to others tonight? Rick/K5IAR __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Hot Stuff
You're one up on me Bruce; safe was opened Monday in the AM. And AMfone is back. Pete, wa2cwa On Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:34:27 -0500 BSugarberg [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello Pete, You mean about those secret papers from the Dallas County district attorney's safe that was opened Monday? :) 73, Bruce WA8TNC == Peter Markavage wrote: Darn! I was going to write some hot stuff about ARRL and IARU. Pete, wa2cwa __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] 40M AM?
Some need an incentive. Having a few extra frequencies to me isn't much of an incentive. As far as 'dumbed-down' mind-set of the so-called 'ham' of today, you have to start somewhere. Six ham acquaintances of mine have bit the final bullet since December. As our current ham population ages and dies off, the ranks need and should be filled. Those interested in amateur radio should be drawn in as easy as possible. Through nurturing and guidance, over time, many will be just as productive in amateur radio as our seasoned smart ham population. Pete, wa2cwa http://www.manualman.com On Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:11:48 -0600 Geoff/W5OMR [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: There's simply no reason, or excuse why someone can't upgrade from General, these days. The ARRRghL has petitioned the FCC to create the current 'dumbed-down' mind-set of the so-called 'ham' of today. -- Driving your AM Rig without a scope, is like driving your car at night, without headlights. (K4KYV) -- 73 = Best Regards, -Geoff/W5OMR __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] 40M AM?
The FCC already rejected this petition several years ago. Pete, wa2cwa http://www.manualman.com Phil LaMarche wrote: AND some one who's license is 59 years and the brain of a 69 year old that doesn't work like it did, should be grandfathered in. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Wanted: Receiver - New England
When conditions on poor, sometimes you can use the CW/SSB position as a poor man's synchronous detector. So don't rule out a receiver that has a decent BFO in it. It can be an aid in copying weak signals on AM. Pete, wa2cwa http://www.manualman.com On Sun, 17 Feb 2008 21:30:41 -0500 JT Croteau [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On Feb 17, 2008 9:23 PM, Greg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There isnt any! you have to make the q multiplier oscillate to copy cw with this radio and ssb copy is not so hot But again, and I agree totally with you from the reviews I've read, for my application do I care? As I've stated, I'm only interested in AM.. I have no interest whatsoever in tuning in SSB or CWer. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) Contest Manager, TARA Skirmish __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Using Heath SB 610 Monitor Scope tomonitormodulationonAM transmitter
The 620 is a panadapter. It requires a connection to the mixer plate (or input side of an IF chain). The 610 (for receive) requires a connection to the output side of the IF chain. Pete, wa2cwa http://www.manualman.com On Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:49:28 -0600 Jim Wilhite [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Bingo you are right Bob. I just traded my 620 and did have them backwards. The 620 requires a connection to the IF of the receiver. Jim/W5JO __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Using Heath SB 610 Monitor Scope to monitormodulationonAM transmitter
The Vertical input on the SB-614 is totally different then what's found in the SB-610. The SB-610 vertical input (for connecting to the IF output) circuitry has three front end choices. From 1 KHz to 150 KHz, no input or output coils are required. From 455 KHz to 2475 KHz, there in an output coil. For 3000 KHz to 6000 KHz, both an input and output coil are required. The SB-620 not only has three separate mixer input choices, depending on input frequency, but there are also changes required in the sweep circuitry depending on the input frequency. Pete, wa2cwa http://wwwmanualman.com On Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:20:15 -0800 Bob Macklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think you have the SB-610 and SB-614 confused with the SB-620 Panadapter. What you state is true of the SB-620. Bob Macklin K5MYJ Seattle, Wa, Real Radios Glow in the Dark - Original Message - From: Jim Wilhite [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 3:49 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Using Heath SB 610 Monitor Scope to monitormodulationonAM transmitter To anyone considering an SB 610 or 614, keep in mind they must be constructed to match the IF frequency of the receiver to which they will be interfaced. Some of them were built to work with the Heath receivers with the 3 meg IF and those that were built for 455 Kc. had the coils that would do so. If you find one for with the 3 Kc IF coils, it won't work properly with a NC 300 or NC 183D for example. Heath packaged the coils for both with the units and the builder chose which he wanted. I doubt you will receive the coils that were not used during construction. Check them out before you find you have something that won't work with your receiver. Jim/W5JO __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Ranger driving SB220
There was a great article in Electric Radio (Issue 139, Dec 2000, page 25) on modifying the Ranger screen voltage with a variable control, and even access from the front panel, without drilling any holes in the front panel. Works great. Pete, wa2cwa On Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:44:53 -0500 Gary Blau [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You can lower the power in a couple different ways. Lower the screen, run the PA on the low HV, attenuate the RF, etc. If you're driving an amp there's no advantage to running full power in the Ranger. In fact, you give up a lot of potential positive peak modulation capability, if that's important to you. I vote for lowering the screen and making it adjustable. Second would be running the PA on the lower HV rail. There are numerous articles on line for modifying the Ranger to do these things. g Patrick Thompson wrote: How did you go about getting the RF drive from the Ranger down to a level usable by the SB220? I'm thinking about something similar to get to the 200-250 watt carrier level (or 800 to 1000 pep AM). I'm guessing the amp won't need much more than 10-15 watts drive (40 to 60 watts pep AM) leaving a little headroom. I thought about a homemade pad but that's a lot of heat to throw away. Maybe a 3db pad and turn the drive down a little? I could lower the screen voltage but it would be nice to have the rig full power when barefoot. Can you get by with just lowering the drive and microphone gain? Pat wa4tuk __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Re: AMRadio Digest, Vol 49, Issue 35
A number of the Kenwood and Icom rigs also had the AM mode in their HF, VHF, and even their UHF rigs, back in the late 70's and early 80's. Pete, wa2cwa On Sat, 9 Feb 2008 10:25:43 -0600 D. Chester [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Make that the early 80's. Back then, for a couple of years I ran the radio service shop for a two-way radio company and amateur equipment dealer, and most of the Japanese rice boxes I worked on that included AM at all ran full DSB. As I recall, Yaesu was about the only manufacturer that included AM at the time. Don k4kyv __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Re: AMRadio Digest, Vol 49, Issue 35
830 service manual shows the difference between the 830S and the 830M(AM version). Additional simple board with several transistors, relay, and some discrete components. Need a 6 KHz AM filter (the one from a TS-930 works fine). After wiring modification, Wide CW on the mode switch becomes the AM position. Not hard to implement if you feel ambitious. Pete, wa2cwa On Sat, 9 Feb 2008 12:54:30 -0500 jeremy-ca [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I wish my TS-830's had AM. I use them to drive VHF transverters and there are often new contest points to be had on AM. It is a pain to have to switch in the Clegg Zeus. End of gripe! Carl KM1H __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] TS-830 on AM
Once upon a time I had a spare VFO-230 but it made the trip to Dayton years ago and never returned. Occasionally, TS-830M's also pop up on ebay. They were never sold retail in the U. S. The assembly of an AM board for the 830 doesn't seemed to be all that complicated. The actual boards haven't been available from Kenwood for many years but perf board should work fine. I suspect if you just bridge the filter pads on the main board with some R and not use a 6 KHz filter, you would achieve wide AM. Pete, wa2cwa On Sat, 9 Feb 2008 15:57:22 -0500 jeremy-ca [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Good info Pete, I never noticed that part in the Service Manual when I was installing several mods and cascaded filters. Gotta learn to read more I guess. You wouldnt happen to have a spare VF0-830 kicking around? Carl KM1H __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Re: Amateur Radio Exam Question
Hey, what's the difference betwen cellphone and a HT technology? Both have receivers, transmitters, whip antennas, key pads, work through repeaters, sub-menus, etc. Pete, wa2cwa On Thu, 7 Feb 2008 13:30:58 -0600 A.R.S. - WA5AM [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On Feb 7, 2008 1:05 PM, D. Chester [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Bob Macklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] I also don't have any interest in the cell phones operate. So I will just stay in the General segments. Are you serious? There are questions about CELL PHONES in the Extra Class exam? I don't recall seeing any cell phone questions in the extra pool. Please point out where these are, maybe I've missed them. If there is; I see things going down the tubes, real fast Like Don said, what does that have to do with ham radio??? Brian / wa5am __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Re: Amateur Radio Exam Question
I got a cellphone here that has no camera, games, or music storage. But technology wise, not a lot of difference between a cellphone and a HT. Heck, I can even watch TV on my Icom IC-7000. Times are a changing. Pete, wa2cwa On Thu, 7 Feb 2008 15:20:05 -0500 JT Croteau [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On Feb 7, 2008 3:15 PM, Peter Markavage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey, what's the difference betwen cellphone and a HT technology? No games, cameras, music storage, text messaging.. prolly a few others. *laugh* -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) Contest Manager, TARA Skirmish __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Re: US General class licence no longer accepted for reciprocal operating privileges
A number of the early phasing type transmitters/exciters and SSB adapters allowed you to operate on AM with just one sideband. So, only operating DSB AM would really be an issue. Pete, wa2cwa On Thu, 7 Feb 2008 10:58:18 -0600 D. Chester [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: . Germany's amateur regulations contain a bandwidth limit of 3 kHz, so, if strictly enforced, prohibits AM altogether in that country. Don k4kyv __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Re: Carrier with one sideband
Although not a true AM mode as the seasoned amateurs might define it, one sideband with carrier inserted, can work reasonably well, and does especially well in crowded band conditions. Actually Don, the last time we worked on 75 M, one early morning last Fall (or maybe late Summer), I was running the 100V with only one sideband and carrier inserted and driving a Johnson Courier amp. You must have had one of these special receivers because you never once mentioned anything unusual about the signal. Over the last several years of running the 100V, I never announce when I running one sideband, or double sideband, with carrier inserted when operating the AM mode. No one has ever commented on any unusual characteristics of the signal either way. If your in-country radio regulations limit you to a 3 KHz maximum bandwidth, going this route at least gets on the AM mode. Pete, wa2cwa On Thu, 7 Feb 2008 17:22:14 -0600 D. Chester [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: SSB with the carrier re-inserted is not the same thing as what we know as AM. It is nothing more than SSB with poor carrier suppression. Reception with an envelope detector inherently generates severe distortion at modulation levels beyond about 20%. This mode is useful only with a receiver with BFO that locks onto the pilot carrier to eliminate frequency error in SSB reception, a technique that has in fact long been used in commercial services, with the carrier level reduced to about 20 dB below p.e.p. At modulation levels low enough to avert this distortion, known as quadrature distortion it is very wasteful of power since the sideband power becomes a very small percentage of total radiated power. Those amateur SSB rigs that transmit AM with carrier and one sideband sound like CRAP. Unless the receiving station is equipped with a proper receiver with PLL carrier reinsertion, which includes very few amateur receivers, it is a totally useless mode beyond simply getting someone's attention when they are receiving in AM mode, in order that they may switch the receiver over to SSB to receive the signal in normal SSB fashion. This problem is inherent to the principles of modulation, and has nothing to do with the quality of the equipment used. Transmitting AM with one sideband is NOT a solution to the problem nor is it even a satisfactory option. 73, Don k4kyv __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] ARRL Board affirmed its support for Double-Sideband AM
The ARRL WAS Award now has a endorsement for doing this task on AM. The ARRL Band Plan identifies specific AM calling frequencies. The ARRL web site has had for the last several years a dedicated AM web page. Ever see a SSB, RTTY, CW page there?? I can find no reference anywhere on the ARRL web site where they specificily endorse any mode for general operating.. There's no point in doing that. Pete, wa2cwa On Fri, 01 Feb 2008 21:24:58 -0600 Thomas Adams [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Doubletalk. All I see is Other Wideband Modes, and reaffirmed without change. Until they SPECIFICALLY endorse double sideband amplitude modulated voice, with or without carrier, I don't believe a word the ARRL says on the subject. Without that specificity, these folks can turn on AM the first time they think they can get away with it. Anything else is smoke and mirrors. Mr. T., W9LBB __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Recent threads
You should never assume that because you don't hear them on the air, that people here and on AMfone aren't on the air. There's a lot more to ham radio then just working 80 meter AM! Pete, wa2cwa http://www.manualman.com On Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:48:58 -0500 Todd, KA1KAQ [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I prefer to blame the free choice folks make to live their lives online instead of getting on the air to actually operate, promote, and enjoy amateur radio. A recent discussion on 80 meters highlighted how so many who have all the answers both here and on AMfone mysteriously never seem to be heard on the air. IMO, that's where the problem lies: the disconnect between talking about it and actually doing it. But then again, you know what they say about opinions (o: ~ Todd, KA1KAQ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Hamfest creeps
I agree Steve. This type of mocking of people has no place here or anywhere in ham radio. This is somewhat analogous to non-AM'ers labeling all AM collectors of vast amounts of boatanchors and boatanchor parts as having some type of medical compulsive disorder. Pete, wa2cwa On Sat, 19 Jan 2008 12:46:18 -0500 [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: So now we have a physically-fit elite in ham radio that are the *real* hams, and the overweight ones are CBers or losers? That kind of stereotyping makes me sick. You should be ashamed. Good people and real hams come in all shapes and sizes, as do the bad 'uns. And by the way, today most retail shoplifters are quite slim - meth abuse does that to a person. Steve WD8DAS [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.wd8das.net/ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Mit Romoney disses Ham Radio
Read the date; old news; topic beat to death several years ago; heard he loves ham now. Pete, wa2cwa On Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:57:41 -0600 geoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I know it's not particularly pertinant to AM operations in Ham Radio, but it affects Ham radio, in general, and worth the read. We hams have it bad enough, when we try to get support for our hobby from those that regulate it. To have an aspiring politician (I don't care if he's running on the one-eyed, purple polka-dotted people eater ticket, he's still a politician) who's trying to become president of this nation, utter such a sentence, would certainly be a blow to ham-dom and the entire 'needed' community in case of a disaster. http://ema.arrl.org/article.php?sid=802 -- -Geoff/W5OMR __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] New Regulation by Bandwidth petition to FCC?
Most likely, he's referring to RM-11392. I believe public notice was issued in August 2007. There are over 600 comments to this proposal on the FCC site. Pete, wa2cwa http://www.manualman.com On Wed, 09 Jan 2008 09:24:26 -0500 [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In the ARRL Great Lakes Division newsletter from Director Jim Weaver, K8JE, there was the following interesting item: an announcement of a new petition to the FCC for regulation-by-bandwidth. I'm not familiar with it - bears further investigation. + Regulation by Bandwidth + By now you've probably heard there is a petition before the FCC that I understand would bring a form of Regulation by Bandwidth to the US. Before anyone jumps to the wrong conclusion, this petition was neither developed nor is it supported by ARRL. How can I be sure of this? I would have had to vote on a motion to develop or to support the proposal. This had not happened and is not scheduled to happen at our Board meeting next week. So far as Regulation by Bandwidth is concerned, I've made the following statement in a number of ways, but I will make it as a straight forward promise to you. I will not vote in favor of a motion to support Regulation by Bandwidth until the time comes that its provisions are thoroughly understood by you and you support the idea. Regardless, of my personal conclusion, I do not believe regulating by bandwidth offers sufficient benefit at this time to warrant supporting it. One additional item is that I continue and will continue to support the availability of all now-legal modes of amateur operation. If the mode is legal today, I will continue to support its availability for amateur use. Jim Weaver, K8JE Steve WD8DAS [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.wd8das.net/ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] FCC Proposal on BANDWIDTH
It probably would be more enlightening to view the actual petition and many of the comments up on the FCC electronic comment page. It's also surprising that your Director said, It is at the early stages where the ARRL rarely would comment on it. This petition directly impacts the position the ARRL took in their regulation by bandwidth proposal unless the ARRL is really stepping back to reflect on its own position on Winlink. Although his petition might be considered somewhat skewed in proposing an actual maximum bandwidth number for some of these digital type modes, the petition does seek to solve some on going, and possibly some future, problems. However, it's the views of some of the people posting comments that should be more cause for concern. Pete, wa2cwa On Wed, 9 Jan 2008 18:39:09 -0600 Bob Peters [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have had some e mails with the South Gulf Dir of the ARRL about this AM e mail on the bandwidth proposal in front of the FCC. He was not aware but checked it out today and the following are his comments. On the other question you had, it deals with RM11392 that was filed by N5RFX. It mostly deals with the RTTY portion of the band. It is at the early stages where the ARRL rarely would comment on it. That is from Coy Day N5OK. Lets all keep an eye on this N5RFX His web site is at http://home.roadrunner.com/~mdmiller Looks like he is in Arlington, TX... The petition is at http://home.roadrunner.com/~mdmiller7/arrl_alt/MarkPetition.pdf His E mail adr is on QRZ... Does not look like he is trying to put it to AM operation. But always good to keep an eye on these things Very Best 73's Bob W1PE The Voice of Mesquite www.w1pe.com __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Coming Soon -- Microwave Gun
Probably could drop some people in their tracks if they're driving the car and using some of the newer pacemakers. Pete, wa2cwa On Sat, 29 Dec 2007 13:29:23 -0500 Ed Sieb [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Received via email; source unattributed. Coming Soon -- Microwave Gun That Can Destroy Your Car From 600 Feet Away A Pasadena, California company has created a device that will destroy a car s electrical system and stop it dead in its tracks. Just one pulse from this beam disables cars up to 50 feet away. How does it work? One beam pulsed in a burst lasting just 50 nanoseconds disrupts your vehicle's electrical system. The radiation can overload wires, or damage or upset your car's central microprocessor. Their prototype is 5 feet long, 3 feet wide, 1 foot thick, and weighs just under 200 pounds. With proper funding, it may be possible to create a device weighing only 50 pounds that works from 600 feet away. It operates on the same general principle as a microwave oven, but at a 300 megahertz frequency, rather than your standard microwave oven, which operates at about 2.5 gigahertz. It is said to be non-harmful to humans. Sources: Slashgear December 4, 2007 http://www.slashgear.com/microwave-beam-used-to-stop-cars-dead-048821.php Discovery News November 29, 2007 http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/11/29/engine-car-stop-02.html Eureka Aerospace HPEMS Technology Description http://eurekaaerospace.com/hpems.php __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] ER Magazine
I got my Novice license in 1958 when I was a Freshman in high school. CQ, QST, Popular Electronics mags and ARRL publications were my guiding light into amateur radio. Built my Apache (which I still own) in 1959 after I became a General, but spent most of my early years on VHF because I became involved with the monthly publication The VHF Amateur, which was started by a high school friend who was a Junior in high school and, of course, a ham. So, although I had no Elmers, I did get to rub elbows during those early years with Ed Clegg, Ed Ladd, Amp Fagans, Dr. Allen Katz, Jack Schenker(Polytronics Labs), Waybe Green and a number of others as we beat the bushes for advertising dollars, technical articles and business support. So, to answer your question, how far back does one have to go to be in the 'old days'? mostly depends on how long you're been licensed and what sets in your mind as the good of days. Pete, wa2cwa On Sat, 15 Dec 2007 06:44:39 -0600 Geoff/W5OMR [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Peter Markavage wrote: Back in the good old days real hams didn't need Elmers. The 'good ol' days'? Pete, John either just made, or is going to make 60 years old, this year. He got his novice as a freshman or sophomore in high school. We're talking some 40 years ago. How far back does one have to go to be in the 'old days'? -- Driving your AM Rig without a scope, is like driving your car at night, without headlights. (K4KYV) -- 73 = Best Regards, -Geoff/W5OMR __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] bandplan thoughts
You said: Explain to me why CW is no longer a requirement for a Ham Radio license This question really should be addressed to the FCC since they were the ones that passed the ruling to remove CW requirement from the testing. ARRL fought to have the CW requirement test retained for at least the Extra Class, and the FCC rejected it. I see no indication from present ARRL actions and W1AW activities that CW is a mode out of the support category. Their CEO is a very active CW enthusiast on the HF bands along with several other of their management people. How regulation by bandwidth plays out over the next several years, if at all, remains to be seen but I doubt you'll see any FCC proposal to limit traditional AM to 3 KHz. Of course, some enterprising hams might develop a black box item that goes between the mike and the rig to compress and digitize the audio, send it over a 3 KHz carrier, and at the receiving end, the receiver has some sort of digitized uncompress detector to reconvert it back to full-body AM audio. I bet the SSB crowd would love to hear carriers with digital signals riding over them. Pete, wa2cwa On Sat, 15 Dec 2007 07:04:14 -0600 Geoff/W5OMR [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Are you saying that the ARRL, while saying they'll support the 'special interest groups' as long as their used? Explain to me why CW is no longer a requirement for a Ham Radio license. CW is -still- being used on the ham bands. Removing CW from a Ham Test doesn't sound, to me, like it's a mode that the ARRL supports. What's next? 3kC AM? And, really... what's all this hoopla about, anyway? Haven't we already discussed (to death) the lack of enforcement on existing rules and regs? So, someone is running 2.5kW on positive peaks on his AM rig. As long as the rig is as spectrally clean as possible, and the station is run with good 'common sense', no one is ever going to say a word about it. There's been -so- much discussion about how to properly measure PEP, and there are those 'hams' out there that SWEAR their (_insert_mfgr_here_) SWR/peak-reading/ohm/volt/amp/watt meter is the absolute -best- but the bottom line is, if there is still so much controversy about HOW to measure PEP, who's going to set the standard as far as figuring how -wide- an AM signal is? More importantly, 'who cares'? 6kc of AM for hams is the 'standard'. Sure, you can generate a 15kc wide signal, but if the remote receiver is only set to 3, or 4.5kc to remove adjacent channel interference, who's gonna hear it? -- Driving your AM Rig without a scope, is like driving your car at night, without headlights. (K4KYV) -- 73 = Best Regards, -Geoff/W5OMR/5 New Orleans __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] bandplan thoughts
Actually, I think the opposite will happen. Manufacturers generally design for a five year life-cycle use. Obsolescence generally is built into the rig by simply using proprietary or custom designed parts. I suspect the K3, Flex, and Orion bandwidth algorithm probably can be changed with a simple software download. The PRO III is bandwidth algorithm is done in firmware and not easily changed by the customer. Regulation by bandwidth probably would be a boom for new manufacturer production. I would suspect manufacturers would fully support it down the road. Pete, wa2cwa On Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:49:34 -0600 Bob Peters [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Chuck You are right on target. My big question is why are the equipment manufacteurs speaking out??? This whole thing will really hurt them as well... All the expanded SSB gear out there will be obsolete, The PRO III the K-3 the Flex, orion, all of these to out past 3 khz and on am they can go beyond 6 khz. Lots of folks don't understand how dangerous this whole thing is. Not just to the AM Community but far beyond that. Is there not anykind of Lobbying group that can get the ball rolling?? We need to put out our $$ to get this rolling!!! Maybe a Class action on the ARRL would help... Make them spend as well... They are getting just like our politicians using our hard earned $$ to take trips to Brazil.. I wish that I could write a good letter but my letter writing skills are really bad!! Bob W1PE __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] ER Magazine
Back in the good old days real hams didn't need Elmers. Pete, wa2cwa On Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:31:29 -0500 Ed Sieb [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sniff (boo-hoo)... I never had an Elmer. Did it all on my own. Now I'm the Elmer. More lids today, I find. Ed, VA3ES __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] bandplan thoughts
Sorry Chuck but I'm not a spokesperson for the ARRL They have their own people to do that when they feel it's appropriate. As a member, the ARRL is my representative and spokesman in arenas where I have limited or no access. You said: I'm a simple ham who knows how to make a transmitter and receiver work and who is not afraid to experiment to improve that process. I wish to continue in the mode/emission manner that works well for me and many other hams worldwide. I don't think the ARRL leadership is even remotely aware of the operating pleasure/challenges that many of us encounter daily on the active ham bands. In my opinion, I don't see anyone stopping you from continuing to what you like to do as part of your ham radio activities. You said: The real (ed. real I'll assume this is your own personal definition) ham who can build a transmitter and receiver is ignored. CW is archaic! A.M. is simply a bunch of guys who reject change. To me, there is something inherently wrong with this. Lovers of homebrew, CW, AM, Digital, QRP, Packet, Contesting, traffic nets, etc. are all special interest groups of ham radio operators. The ARRL has said on a number of occasions that as long as there is interest in these activities, the ARRL will continue to support them. The etc probably includes dozens and dozens more. Trying to maintain an equitable support for all them at the same time can be a monumental task even for the ARRL. Pete, wa2cwa On Fri, 14 Dec 2007 18:57:49 -0500 [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Well, Pete: You're a great spokesperson for the ARRL, IMHO. You make the case I speak of. The ARRL will, in conjunction with their advertisers, promote a mode/band plan schedule that will alllow the manufacturers to profit nicely. (Insert here.more QST ad revenues) They will allow enough time for firmware/software adjustments to be made which will allow, in your words, regulation by bandwidth probably would be a boom for new manufacturer production. I would suspect manufacturers would fully support it down the road. Your words are prophetic for the rice box merchants and fully in line with the suspected ARRL agenda. Personally, I don't own stock in these rice box companiesI'm not interested in their profits or technological gains! I'm a simple ham who knows how to make a transmitter and receiver work and who is not afraid to experiment to improve that process. I wish to continue in the mode/emission manner that works well for me and many other hams worldwide. I don't think the ARRL leadership is even remotely aware of the operating pleasure/challenges that many of us encounter daily on the active ham bands. So, here's where we fall off the wagon.. What about all the hams who are still experimenting, building and operating under the auspices of their current license permissions? Who, in the ARRL or otherwise, feels it is their place to dictate just what and where the ordinary ham operates? We, as hams, know this already! We don't need to be told or advised of what we already know. Sure, the ARRL and the rice-box (or similar) manufacturers MUST fall in line with whatever a spectrum plan includes. Otherwise, they couldn't make money and sell rigs. Why wouldn't they agree with the ARRL? They are interested in bottom line profits.not in Amateur Radio. To think otherwise is naive. And the ARRL? It's interested in contributions to it's 401-C3 IRS CODE status Manufacturers can help them maintain this status if THEY can make the market support their products. Simple economics here! Or politics! Dumbing down everything from no-code testing to proficiency exams that are nothing more that memory exercises is but one simple way to enlarge the ranks of membership. However, I suspect this is a failed mission.just an extension of the prior agendas the ARRL has supported. (remember incentive licensing?) Have you noticed the ARRL is strongly promoting Emergency Communications as the prime reason Amateur radio even exists? Simply because it has the attention of 9-11 and Katrina. The shack on a belt crowd is highlighted. The real ham who can build a transmitter and receiver is ignored. CW is archaic! A.M. is simply a bunch of guys who reject change. To me, there is something inherently wrong with this. The first thing to die in an emergency is bandwidth provided by cable companies. I live in Hurricane Alley in Florida..I know! When will it end? Who knows! Maybe it won't. But I think it's important to quit kissing he ARRl's ass just because they exist. I, for one, will make my views known to whomever in the ARRL structure is necessary in an effort to stop the madness. I don't object to the development of new
Re: [AMRadio] bandplan thoughts
Ya could have fooled me with all the dialog over the last two months, but I know what you mean; I didn't have a smiley to add to the end of the sentence. Actually, it wasn't a total secret since the plan to do it was announced in August 2006 in a documented presentation to an IARU Region 3 Meeting. Don't let the 75 meter knuckle draggers get the best of you. Ignore them, record them and/or report them if they are causing malicious interference. And, we will all wait for the later still Pete, wa2cwa On Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:33:10 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Don't be silly, Pete. There will be no shakeup simply because a small group wrote a bandplan in secret. The trouble comes later, as that plan begins to cause stress among amateurs over who is following the bandplan or not. There have already been on-air threats of violence made against AMers in relation to the new bandplan. It will also be a point of stress for hi-fi SSB stations, users of vintage gear of all kinds, and various digital mode users. Later still, the IARU bandplan will be held up as an example for other band-planners, such as the ARRL. And later still, there will be a move to make it part of the FCC rules. As my grandfather used to say, Mark my words... Steve WD8DAS __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] HAM RADIO TESTING
The FCC already rejected the ARRL's proposal for amateur licensing restructure, I believe, two years ago. Don't see the ARRL revisiting this issue any time, or ever, further down the road. Pete, wa2cwa On Fri, 14 Dec 2007 19:26:49 -0600 Bob Peters [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I Read in QST today that in 2005 there were about 22,000 new hams and upgrades and In 2007 there have been about 45000 new hams and upgrades with a definite surge on the Extra Class.. Just goes to show that Dumbing down works HI...Well at least the figures are getting bigger but That is what happened to CB the surge killed the FCC and they just got out of licensing. That will be The next ARRL move LOL Very Best 73's Bob W1PE The Voice of Mesquite www.w1pe.com __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] bandplan thoughts
Amateur License Statistics: Nov. 2006 to Nov. 2007 Extra: 108,271 to 111,716 General: 131,558 to 142,180 Advanced, Technician, and Novice are falling as would be expected due to die-offs, upgrades, and don't cares. And you said: Which makes this an issue for Amateur Radio specifically, not just AM. More, as well as restrictive regulations have the real likelihood of impacting all amateurs in a negative way. I'm not sure that's true, but maybe the future action should be for amateurs to provide them with enough intelligent and solid information for them to do it the correct way. See you on the channel where chaos is the norm especially when the hot topic is what's for dinner. Pete, wa2cwa On Thu, 13 Dec 2007 12:51:10 -0500 Todd, KA1KAQ [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On Dec 13, 2007 9:34 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why? Because they've been there forever, had their net there since radio was invented, AM Window reserved for AMers only, and similar nonsense. We're losing licenesees faster than we are gaining them last time I checked. With a given percentage of people inactive, and fewer joining the ranks than leaving, where is the crisis the League sees? Beyond coming up with a working plan to coexist with digital transmissions, that is? So yes, it does appear they have tried to create a problem to solve, basically. And we're clear that, despite words by a few saying they wouldn't support such a thing, the ARRL has indeed pushed for regulation by bandwidth, in the very recent past. Which makes this an issue for Amateur Radio specifically, not just AM. More, as well as restrictive regulations have the real likelihood of impacting all amateurs in a negative way. ~ Todd, KA1KAQ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] bandplan thoughts
The ARRL is the representative at the IARU for all U. S. amateurs. As a card carrying member, I would object to my membership monies being spent to solicit input from nonmembers through mass-mailings. Even at bulk pricing, that's over $17K one way, and if you include a SASE, that figure is doubled. If amateurs really want to be part of this process, they should become members. Reflectors and internet forums are horrible places to solicit input. One only as to look at the forums that held active discussions on the voluntary Region 2 band plan with all the PM, misinformation, wrong information, snippets from questionable sources, information that can't be verified, etc. However, the e-mail address, [EMAIL PROTECTED] which has been active since 2006 is a great channel to funnel all your band plan or regulation by bandwidth issues and concerns even if you're not a member. I'll try and get down there on AM this Saturday, if the antenna stays up. There's a large coating of ice on it now. Half of the 160 antenna right now is frozen in between a bunch of tree branches. My 3rd Director on the 6 meter beam is spinning around in the wind. These issues never happen when the weather is nice. Pete, wa2cwa On Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:36:44 -0500 Todd, KA1KAQ [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Agreed, but it's a two way street here: if the ARRL wants to claim representation of US amateurs, they need to make it a point to solicit input from *all*, not simply dues-paying members. Thanks to the internet, postage and mass-mailing costs can no longer be worthy excuses. See you on the channel where chaos is the norm especially when the hot topic is what's for dinner. Or a bit below, depending on conditions. With the band going long early, the VE Land net that has used that frequency forever likes to get on earlier, and moving later is a bit of a hassle to say the least. Al 'AJM would like very much to discuss CE gear and pick your brain a bit about your experiences. I'll be there for entertainment value, wouldn't miss it! :D ~ Todd, KA1KAQ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] bandplan thoughts
I wonder how many hams in the U. S. actually follow the current voluntary IARU Region 2 band plan. But, if IARU band plans are not your cup of tea, you can always follow this band plan which will still be in existence after 1/1/08. http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/regulations/bandplan.html Nineteen days till the perceived amateur radio shakeup. I bet there will be fireworks to commemorate the occasion. Pete, wa2cwa On Thu, 13 Dec 2007 23:33:01 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: An even better example: I feel the ARRL has profoundly failed the membership in the current IARU Region 2 bandplan fiasco. I am considering dropping my membership over this problem. The old bandplan was fine - why change it? As my respresentative to the IARU, please do all you can to stop these changes, or at least correct the mismatch between the new Region 2 bandplan and actual operations on the 160m - 10m bands. We must provide room for a wide variety of modes and operations. Tnx es 73 Name and callsign __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] bandplan thoughts
You should cite the source of this text (i.e. what Director) and the date it was sent or posted. Pete, wa2cwa On Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:34:47 -0500 Anthony W. DePrato [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Steve WD8DAS this just came in on another ref thought you might like to read it 73 Tony +++ Region 2 Band plan -- Skepticism persists +++ To set the stage for the following discussion, you need to know that some AM operators believe the new IARU Region 2 voluntary band plan will cost them operating privileges. This is true even though the plan is strictly voluntary and the fact that FCC regulations clearly take precedent over any voluntary band plan. Some of these operators accuse ARRL, a member of Region 2 of manipulating the new Region 2 plan in an effort toward abolishing AM and getting Regulation by Bandwidth adopted in the US. I do not intend to get into a point-counterpoint discussion of this issue; however, I will expand the explanation I put in the last issue of Words. The bottom line still is precisely what I said the last time. ARRL was not involved in developing the Region 2 voluntary band plan, and the new Region 2 band plan has absolutely no relevance to US amateurs. Fact: The committee I loosely referred to as the band plan committee is properly named the Region 2 HF Committee. This is the group that developed the new voluntary band plan. There was no ARRL involvement with the HF Committee. Fact: As stated in the Region 2, conference news release, A new Region 2 band plan for 160--10 meters was adopted, effective January 1, 2008. The new plan is modeled on one adopted previously by IARU Region 1, with regional differences taken into account. The Region 1 voluntary plan was developed in 2005. It became effective January 2006. This voluntary band plan has had no impact on operations in the US. ARRL is not a member of IARU Region 1 and has no vote in its meetings. After developing its new voluntary band plan, the Region 2 HF Committee submitted its new voluntary band plan to the Region 2 B/C Committee. This committee forwarded the proposed plan to the plenary session where it was adopted. ARRL Chief Technical Officer Paul Rinaldo, W4RI was secretary to the B committee. He had no vote in its proceedings and merely recorded the Committee's activities. I assure you that when the Region 2 voluntary band plan becomes effective January 1, 2008, it will have no effect on US operations -- AM or otherwise. Any changes in operation by US operators will come only if they, themselves, choose to make changes. As your Director, I repeat that I will actively oppose any effort to curtail AM operating privileges for US amateurs. No such proposal has been introduced by ARRL in the five years I've been on the Board, and I do not expect any one to be forwarded in the future. The fact is that ARRL has been and continues to support any mode of operation that is legal in the US and the operators who use these modes -- AM included. Now, you know the rest of the story. For another discussion, see www.arrl.org/news/stories/2007/12/07/100/?nc=1. QBE ZUT DE WA4JQS ANTHONY W. (Tony) DePrato WA4JQS EXTRA - HEAVY Since 1962 CQ DX HALL OF FAME # 35 A1-OP FISTS # 10573 SKCC #1227 F.O.P. LODGE 68 DXCC PHONE- DXCC CW- DXCC RTTY- DXCC MIXED DXCC 40, 20, 15, 10 METERS South Sandwich Island Dxpedition Group CALLS HELD: WA4JQS/ZS1, WA4JQS/KC4, WA4JQS/4K1 ZD8JQS, V31SS, VP8BZL, VP8SSI, 3Y0PI No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.17.0/1180 - Release Date: 12/10/2007 2:51 PM QBE ZUT DE WA4JQS ANTHONY W. (Tony) DePrato WA4JQS EXTRA - HEAVY Since 1962 CQ DX HALL OF FAME # 35 A1-OP FISTS # 10573 SKCC #1227 F.O.P. LODGE 68 DXCC PHONE- DXCC CW- DXCC RTTY- DXCC MIXED DXCC 40, 20, 15, 10 METERS South Sandwich Island Dxpedition Group CALLS HELD: WA4JQS/ZS1, WA4JQS/KC4, WA4JQS/4K1 ZD8JQS, V31SS, VP8BZL, VP8SSI, 3Y0PI __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Large Estate sale (K9RJ) and other stuff being sold by Ke9PQ
Mark has doing buying and selling big time even before there was an ebay. He was always a regular on all the HF trader nets. Pete, wa2cwa On Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:12:45 -0800 (PST) Jim Candela [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi All, I was refereed to a website that is full of BA gear for sale. They call themselves Nationwide Radio Equipment sales'. I have never seen so much collector quality gear in one place before. The section on National receivers is incredible. Along the way there are a lot of D-104's and even some brand new Astatic elements, several Johnson 122 VFO's, and on and on. Most of the stuff seems priced well, and a few items like a Johnson Viking 500 and a TMC GPR-90 are on the high side to my measly budget. Then there is a Viking II CRC and BW 5100 that appear priced well. I have no connection to the guy selling this stuff, Jim JKO http://www.marketworks.com/StoreFrontProfiles/default.aspx?sfid=86409 __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Wanted: 9-pin accessory plug for Ranger I
When I got my Ranger, I replaced my 9 pin with an 11 pin socket and plug combo when I found that the plug was cracked. Never had a problem with the 11 pin units. The 11 pin combos are far more readily available. Pete, wa2cwa On Thu, 06 Dec 2007 08:56:57 -0500 [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Well, from the lack of responses I'm guessing this must be one of the rarest parts known to the AM community. So one final request... Anyone who may have an extra/not needed 9-pin male plug for the accessory socket on the Ranger I (and would be willing to part with i) please contact me off the list. Thanks for looking. Best 73 de W4MIL Chuck Palm Coast, FL __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Wanted: 9-pin accessory plug for Ranger I
Yep, I did something similar. Brought relay contacts out to the extra pins to turn an On-the-Air sign on and off. Couldn't see wasting my time looking for a 9 pin plug. Pete, wa2cwa On Thu, 6 Dec 2007 15:18:56 -0600 (CST) [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: - Original Message - Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Wanted: 9-pin accessory plug for Ranger I Date: Thu, December 6, 2007 12:57 From: Peter Markavage [EMAIL PROTECTED] When I got my Ranger, I replaced my 9 pin with an 11 pin socket and plug combo when I found that the plug was cracked. Never had a problem with the 11 pin units. The 11 pin combos are far more readily available. Pete, wa2cwa I did the same. Plus, you get two more pins that can be used for the TR relay coil, instead of that silly xtal socket. Never looked back. -Larry/NE1S __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Updated Price - New Flex Radio SDR-1000 Accessories - Never Used
Yah, I was, back somewhere around May 11, 2007. It was all sold a few days after I got back from Dayton. It was even listed on amfone.net with lots of pictures and the thread lasted for a month: http://amfone.net/Amforum/index.php?topic=11107.0 The new owner loves it. Pete On Wed, 05 Dec 2007 21:31:24 -0500 W2INR [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Are you selling this? Peter Markavage wrote: A number of queries on this, but no firm commitments, so I am offering this up again at a reduced price. Have a new, still in the box, SDR-1000 from Flex Radio Systems. I already have one running the HF stuff and bought this second one at Dayton in 2006 for all the VHF/UHF work but now don't need it. Opened the SDR -1000 carton on April 25, 2007, just to confirm the unit was in there. None of the accessories purchased at the same time have had their boxes, bags, or bubble wrapped opened or removed. Included in the sale: SDR-1000 160-6M 100 All Mode Transceiver (160-10M 100 watts, 6M .5 watt, 60M 50 watts) Automatic Antenna Unit (ATU) Note: the ATU has to be installed in the SDR-1000 Presonus FIREBOX 24-bit/96K External Sound Card Audio/Interface Cables Assorted Connector Kit 1 Year Warranty (directly from Flex- actually as of this date, 5/24/07, about 360 days) on the SDR-1000 to the new owner $1600.00 plus shipping Check, money order, or Paypal It should be noted that the current software (PowerSDR V1.8.0) requires at least a 1 GHz Pentium or better computer. 256 MB of memory is the minimum requirement for the computer; 512 MB or better is recommended. If you have questions, or would like to discuss it further, please give me a call at (732) 238-8964. E-mails are also fine. NOTE: Since the reflector is text based, if you would like to see pictures of all the items in full color, go here: SDR-1000 Still in Box and wrapping: http://amfone.net/Amforum/gallery/25_11_05_07_1_38_23.JPG Automatic Antenna Unit: http://amfone.net/Amforum/gallery/25_11_05_07_1_34_32.JPG Presonus FIREBOX: http://amfone.net/Amforum/gallery/25_11_05_07_1_35_13.JPG Audio Cables, Interface Cable to SDR, Assorted Connectors: http://amfone.net/Amforum/gallery/25_11_05_07_1_36_12.JPG Pete, WA2CWA __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
