[AMRadio] Capacitor tester
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 __ 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] Capacitor tester
Thanks Pete and all the others who replied to the TO-6 question. It's obviously a worthy piece to be added to the arsenal. Rick/K5IAR I've had a TO-6 for years. Great piece of test equipment. Peter, 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] p-300 suppressor
Thanks to all for the information and leads on the P-300 parasitic suppressors. 73, Rick/K5IAR hi ,on the subject of p-300 suppressors rick brashear had asked about the specks... W4BVT __ 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] Filter capacitor leakage
I remember a discussion a while back on maximum allowable leakage in filter capacitors, but don't think this aspect was touched on. What do you feel is the maximum allowable leakage at the capacitors normal working voltage? How does this apply as the test voltage is decreased? For instance, if the capacitor has a DCWV of 600 VDC and you decrease that to 300 VDC or even 50 VDC does the maximum allowable leakage remain the same or is there an adjustment needed? Even though this would not be as accurate an assessment of the capacitor would it suffice in a pinch? Sometimes it's not possible to test the capacitor at full working voltage. Any and all help appreciated. 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.
[AMRadio] Parasitic Suppressor
Does anyone know off the top of their head what gauge wire is used in the Ohmite P-300 suppressors? I can't seem to locate any, so I guess I'll wind a couple. Thanks, Rick __ 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] High Voltage Fuse Idea
Thanks, Todd. I have a couple of searches working on eBay now just in case they become available. I'd love to find a bulk deal on these fuses. I found the glass screw in type for the BC-610 at Home Depot a while back and bought several boxes, but they were anything but a deal! Thanks, Rick/K5IAR Just a thought on the fuse, Rick: watch ebay and other online sites for surplus deals. Several transmitters here use the old 15A screw-type glass panel fuses which are getting difficult to find as well as being pricey when located. Found a dealer auctioning them by the dozens on ebay ~ 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] Now on 21.420
Me too, Ellen and all I hear is CBer bleed over from the Interstate. Rick I'm on 29.0 at the moment. 73, Ellen - AF9J __ 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] Fuse advice
Help, please. I have discovered that Littelfuse no longer has anything close to the fuse I need for this old Bauer 707. The technician I spoke with at Littelfuse said it has been out of production for years, no surprise there. I doubt anyone has such a thing around the shack so maybe you guys can help me figure out the best work around. The fuse is a Littelfuse #70201.5, 1.5 amp, 5kv tubular. It is 5 X 3/4 in size. It protects the rectifier diode bridge in the high voltage supply. As much as I'd love to keep this original I see I will have to use something else here. Any ideas? Thanks, 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] Fuse advice
Thanks Ken. That is some beautiful work! I may be able to incorporate the magnet wire inside the fuse casing and maintain the correct appearance. 73, Rick/K5IAR Rick, I use magnet wire for short circuit protection. Check photo #8: http://w2dtc.com/w2dtc-hv-power-supply-page.htm 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
RE: [AMRadio] Fuse advice
Good idea, Jim. I'll have to check that out. The problem seems to be when I talk to these fuse manufacturers is the relatively low current rating for such a high voltage (1.5 amp @ 5kv). Thanks for the idea. Rick/K5IAR Hey Rick, Something just occurred to me, wonder what kind of wire is in fuseable links used on automobiles? If that is fuse wire, one could buy one and remove a strand or whatever you need. Auto parts stores have several different sizes of the fuseable links. Does anyone on the board know what kind of wire they use? 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] Fuse
Excellent! Thanks Ronnie. Rick/K5IAR These can be special ordered through mouser, allied or by your local graybar distributor Ronnie W5SUM __ 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] Fuse
Where can I find a 1.5 amp, 5000 volt cartridge fuse? The Littelfuse catalog number is 70201.5, but it comes up empty on Google. It measures 5 X 3/4. Any help appreciated.. 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] Fuse
Thanks Peter. I didn't have any success at the Buss web site, but will try some electrical contractors next week. I found some 5KV at 3 amp, but that's a tad to heavy. 73, Rick/K5IAR Rick, I have bought my HV fuses from my local Electrical Supply houses. The fuses are now made by Cooper or Buss fuse. I am sure you will find the fuse part number on their web page. -73- Peter K2LRC www.k2lrc.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.
[AMRadio] Test
Please, excuse this test. 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] Oil filled capacitors
That's exactly what I'll do too, Bob. That brings me to another question, where to find the mounting brackets? Maybe Fair Radio or Surplus Sales... I think I'll put a dab of JB Weld around the leaky terminal just to be sure. Rick/K5IAR People use to install oil filled capacitors with the teminals UP. That way the oil cant seep out. Bob Macklin 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] Oil filled capacitors
That's interesting. I honestly don't think it would matter either way. The area that is leaking is on the bottom of a 1 insulator, so the adhesive will be no closer to the center conductor than will be the metal case. I sure appreciate all the help guys. Rick/K5IAR JB Weld does not contain any form of metal. .. The MSDS shows that the resin portion of the original J-B Weld contains 10-20% iron filings. http://jbweld.net/techinfo/index.php I wouldn't use it for this application. K7DFW __ 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] Oil filled capacitors
Thanks, Gary. There is nothing better than an actual test to make sure of the properties of a substance. Since it showed a short at 500 volts I don't think it would like the 2500 volts that will be applied to the capacitor. Maybe I better go with the silicon just to be safe. 73, Rick/K5IAR Well, I could not resist. I have a tube of JB Weld in the shop and for giggles put some on a piece of Nomex paper. I then dug out the hipot tester and started to apply a dc voltage to each side of the glob of JB Weld. At 300 volts it started to show a high resistance leakage and at 500 volts went to a solid short. I would not use it for the application intended on this thread. Regards, Gary...WZ1M __ 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] Test
Thanks guys for all the comments on the oil filled capacitors. Looks like I might have everything back on track with my email also. I think Time Warner had a hiccup. Rick/K5IAR it's all on topic now!!! LOL!!! Imagine that? Mike WE0H __ 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] Oil filled capacitors
Has anyone had any experience with leaky oil filled capacitors? I have several I have been going through and a couple have slight leakage around the terminal. I know the oil could possibly have some kind of no-no properties, but I am more concerned with the mess they make. Has anyone ever used JB Weld or epoxy to seal the terminals? The capacitors check out just fine under heavy load, but I don't want that gook all over the transmitter and I fear if it were to short out it might make a real mess! Any suggestions? I'm too cheap to just throw them away. Thanks, 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.
[AMRadio] Just checking
I don't seem to be receiving all the messages from the list as before. Please, excuse this message, I want to see if it makes it back around okay. Thanks for your indulgence. 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.
[AMRadio] Dummy Load
I know this has been beaten to death many times, but for the sake of an old man with a bad memory could we discuss the most economical (very important) way to provide a dummy load for testing a broadcast transmitter. I have a few Cantennas, but they get hot real quick at 1000 watts and I'd like something I could be a little more confident in. If I were to use the proper number of series/parallel non-inductive resistors at say 100 watts each, what kind of support system would be best to insure at least a one minute key down time? Would immersing them in oil or attaching them to heat dissipating metal with a blower be the better choice? Thanks for any and all advice you may offer.. 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] Dummy Load
Thanks guys for all the ideas. Well.. except Jim and his idea... :-) It looks like a surplus unit will be the easiest way. Do most or all of the higher power commercial dummy loads use blowers and heat sinks instead of oil? I wonder if there is a formula (that I would be able to understand) to calculate the needed air flow over a certain wattage load to maintain a reasonable heat? Probably way too technical for me. Thanks again! Rick/K5IAR [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Wilhite Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Dummy Load Just wet one finger and touch the antenna port then grab the cabinet with the other __ 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] Dummy Load
Hi John.. That is what I want to do, but I can't decide if it's more cost effective to build or buy surplus. I guess it will depend on what I can find. I would like to use the large snap in type resistors like you described if possible. Thanks for the tip.. Rick/K5IAR Hi Rick: Some time ago I located 12 - 600 ohm 100 watt or more non inductive resistors. I purchased them from http://www.goldmine-elec.com/. They are a surplus dealer. My plan was to build a dummy load by paralleling all of them in an air vented box... Good Luck John __ 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] Dummy Load
Thanks Jim for the heads up. Actually, I think the wattage would be a little more than 1500 watts at 100% modulation, so it pays to be mindful of it. 73, Rick/K5IAR Regarding the dummy load power rating, I just want to be sure y'all know that when the transmitter is modulated the total power output will go up. Be careful! A rig delivering 1 kW at carrier delivers 1500 watts with 100% sinusoidal modulation. And, should you be so inclined, it goes up to 2 kW with squarewave modulation. - Jim WB6BLD __ 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] Dummy Load
..ain't it the truth! I think I'll pass on that option, however. ;-) Rick/K5IAR Now now... Be a good AMer and use your antenna as a dummy load. Heck, everyone does it :-) 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] Dummy Load
Thanks Bob.. that's good info. It gives me a ballpark as to how much air I need to move. Rick Well, I dug out the book for the smaller (5 KW) reject load here at work. Unfortunately, they don't give the dissipation rating of the four 200 ohm resistors. And I can't see them without taking the bloody cabinet apart. But, they're moving 450 CFM across them. And state a maximum exhaust temp or 237 degrees. Hmmm did you know that 5 KW is equal to 17,050 BTU/hr ? I remember the load at the AM where I used to work had six ceramic resistors about the size of a paper towel roll. Forced air cooled. But I don't remember the rating on those either Dang, guess I ain't much help. Bob WB3AWJ Loganville, Pa. __ 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] Dummy Load
Hi Joe, I made that same mistake some time ago thinking I was getting something that would be useful, but wasn't. No doubt the 1KW carrier is way out of range for our use, but I like to tune the old boxes up to full capacity to be sure nothing is going to break or come untied. Sometimes it's almost imperative to tune them up on the high side then cut the power back to 375 watts or so. Thanks, Rick/K5IAR I made a mistake about 35 years ago buying some non-inductive resistors for a dummy load. The only place they were non-inductive was at 60 Hz. The carborundums are not in the category. IIRC, the PEP output would be 4 times the carrier with 100% modulation, hence, a kW out of carrier(which is too much for amateur purposes) would be 4 kW out. This is why the 375 watt level gives 1500 watts PEP(thanks to the 1990 power reduction[sarcasm inserted]. 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] [AM Radio] BTA1-R Schematic Diagram Wanted
Hi Chuck, You might check with the David Sarnoff Library as they has a extensive collection of RCA manuals. I got one there for my BTA1-R2 and it is an excellent repo that could easily have the schematic enlarged. The link to the home page is: http://www.museum.tv/archives/etv/S/htmlS/sarnoffdavi/sarnoffdavi.htm 73, Rick/K5IAR I recently aquired 2 RCA BTA1-R broadcast transmitters which I would like to put on the air on 160 / 75 Meters. They are both pretty complete and I have a manual. I am looking for a good quality schematic, hopefully large and easier to follow than what I have. I have started to go through the circuits to see what I have and need and a better diagram would be most helpful. I'm happy to reimburse for any reasonable costs for copying / shipping, etc. Thanks, Chuck WB3LGG, Cochranville, Pa. __ 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] ART-13
No power supply. Rick With or without a power supply? __ 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] ART-13
Contact me off list, Ronnie, maybe we can wheel and deal! Rick/K5IAR I would love to have an ART-13 Ronnie __ 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] ART-13
Thanks Todd.. I have a couple that are doing me no good and it looks like I have more than I can ever do, so I may as well pass them on to someone who has time to work with them. Not trying to make a killing just recoup what I can and move on. Rick/K5IAR Picked up a really nice ATC (early Navy ART-13) in November, Rick. $350 including dynamotor, 160m LF oscillator, calibration book, spare tubes, modules, and so on. Sold three that I had: $100 for a fairly complete project set, $400 for the other pair. One was complete and unmodified but had tired paint, the other was clean with the 160 LF oscillator in it. Saw a clean one on epay a year or so back with most of the accessories sell for $500+. Most of the ones I've seen in recent years have been in the $100-$350 price range. It's the trinkets that getcha. ~ 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.
[AMRadio] Newbie
Did I make it back? Whew, what a mess I made when I tried to change email addresses. Thanks for the speedy turn around guys. Rick/K5IAR __ 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.
[AMRadio] Sunday
Brian or Jim.. Have I got this set right now? Thanks, Rick __ 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] RG-6 Coax
Thanks Jim. It doesn't have a number on it that I have found, so it may not be usable for my intentions. Thanks for the tip... By the way, I still can't see my original post to this list since I switched to gmail. I could always see it before. I checked all the settings at mailman and it should be good to go. I probably have something wrong in my gmail account. Thanks, Rick From the Belden site: RG-6/U Type 1532A 6.20 Belden 1/.040? CCS GIFPE DBII/90% AL PE .024 75 16.2 -55 to +80 300 The last number in that list is the voltage rating of Belden RG 6 U for burial type. So if you run a KW that means your voltage is near 265 volts. This is fine provided you have a good match. What I am saying is that not all RG 6 is as good quality so one must be careful. I have seen some RG 6 that I wouldn't put more than 25 watts into because of the construction. This is particularly true of foam filled. It melts at a lower temperature than PE. Usually the drop cable used by CATV people is much better. 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.
RE: [AMRadio] Sunday
Hey Ed.. Since I changed my email for the lists to gmail I can no longer see the posts I make. They get there, but I can't see them as before. I'm sure I just have something set wrong, but I haven't been able to find it. Rick -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ed Sieb Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 1:16 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service Subject: RE: [AMRadio] Sunday What? Ed, VA3ES -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Rick Brashear Sent: January 6, 2008 1:59 PM To: 'Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service' Subject: [AMRadio] Sunday Brian or Jim.. Have I got this set right now? Thanks, Rick __ 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] Coax RF 6
How about RG 8X? Rick No. 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.
RE: [AMRadio] Coax RF 6
Great! Thanks Bob. Rick Rick...Do not use the screw on F connectors they are total crap...Either use a good crimp on or a compression fitting... You need to use the compression tool. I have plenty of the fittings and I can loan you a tool for a few days.. I also have plenty of RG6 quad shield here... We use lots of it...The compression fitting is water proof were the crimp is not...I think I have a few F to VHF adapters as well...If you need to splice RG6 you use an F81 adapter and I have those as well... 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.
[AMRadio] ART-13
Does anyone know the fair market value nowadays for an ART-13 in good condition? Thanks, Rick/K5IAR __ 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.
[AMRadio] RG-6 Coax
Does anyone know off hand the impedance of RG-6? I was given a hundred feet or so I'd like to use with my UHF antennas, but the cable guy didn't know the impedance. Google showed some specs, but I gave up before I got the impedance. Thanks, Rick/K5IAR __ 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] RG-6 Coax
Hehehe... You've got that right, Bob! I wasn't thinking. Again! Thanks, Rick Rick, 75 ohm. Then again, Cable Guy should have said it all! You REALLY need to get out more! Bob - N0DGN __ 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] RG-6 Coax
Oh buddy.. Don't make that mistake, please... That's one of those no way back type! :) Rick/K5IAR I couldn't help myself! DirectTV just had the Redneck Comedy Special Marathon on the Comedy Channel in the last several weeks. Don't feel bad! We ALL have those moments when we DON'T think! I'll keep playing with the BIG rigs - UNTIL - I don't think BEFORE I go inside! Bob - N0DGN __ 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.
[AMRadio] HNY
Here's wishing all a very Happy and Safe New Year! I'll be working, so I won't get into trouble. Of course, at my age there ain't much trouble to get into! ;) Rick/K5IAR __ 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.
[AMRadio] Antenna Info
Hello to all.. I have a buddy who is searching for an antenna that might be usable on both marine frequencies and some amateur frequencies with the help of a tuner. He has a pretty big sailing vessel and wants to utilize the backstay for the antenna without having to go with the conventional method of placing insulators in it. Below is a site describing an antenna that seems to fit the bill, however, we are in deep discussion as to whether it will work well enough on any amateur frequencies. So, I am asking the brain trust here for your opinions. If you have a minute, please, take a look and let us know what you think. Thanks, Rick/K5IAR http://www.gamelectronicsinc.com/mike.promoREV.120605.pdf __ 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.
[AMRadio] Season's Greetings
Here's wishing everyone on this fantastic reflector a very Merry Christmas. I hope Santa fills your stockings with all kinds of radio goodies! Rick/K5IAR __ 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] Transformer Rewind
Dave.. As always I personally recommend Gary, WZ1M. He has done several for me and the work is excellent, quick turn around and the price is right. I highly recommend him. He is located at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Rick/K5IAR Need two transformers rewound: Power transformer from an HT-32A Collins 516F-2 Thank you Dave, W3ST - W3CRA Collins Radio Association __ 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.
[AMRadio] ER Magazine
This is on the edge of off topic, but Ray over at ER Mag is having very little support with the voting in his Best Elmer contest. There were several great admissions, but few (very few) votes as to which is the best. Ray is a great guy and a faithful AM operator. It would sure be great if we could help him out and vote. He put a lot of ink and effort into this contest for the AM community. I have no connection with him or the contest other than he sent me an email after I voted thanking me and stating there were very few votes and he hoped more would participate. Just a thought... 73, Rick/K5IAR __ 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 think it was open to all Amateurs. The stories are all in, he just needs some votes on them. http://ermag.com/ Rick Hi Rick, Does Ray just want AM elmers? I can think of one who has been a great help to me. Or, does he want elmers in the traditional sense (as in when you're a newb and an OT helps you out). If it's the latter, I can't help with that, since I'm one of those rare birds who didn't have much in the way of an elmer (my neighbor, the ham, was a creep, so I didn't associate with him, and the local radio club I took my Novice licensing classes through, had no followup on the newbies at all), and as such am lucky to still be licensed (most newbs get frustrated, and give up, if they don't have an OT to help them). 73, Ellen - AF9J Extra Class since 1994 __ 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
Jim, That's the idea. It is quite a bit of reading. The object is to pick the best written one that describes the Elmer. Rick I don't understand is what the deal is. Are we supposed to read all those stories on the forum and pick one? I don't know any of them or the authors. 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.
RE: [AMRadio] Part 15 Devices
File a complaint with the FCC, Jim. Since the tech for the manufacturer was so rude and refused to even discuss it with you they may know of the problem and just hope it will go away without complaint. If they are at fault, and it sure seems they are, maybe others have already filed complaints and yours will be the one that gets the FCC rolling. Rick/K5IAR Well guys I put snap beads around the power cord (about 6 of them as I recall) and still hear it on several frequencies in the 75 meter band. It radiates as much as 50 ft. away and I don't think they should have that much. On top of that, the frequencies move when the state changes from off... 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.
RE: [AMRadio] Re: AMRadio Digest, Vol 46, Issue 112
Bob, Sometimes it's all crunched to the left and sometimes it's not. I just assumed it was because you were operating from different computers, set up differently. It happens with other folks too. Rick I have no idea Terry. No one has ever said anything. I think that my e mail is set up properly..Anyone else seen that on my posts??? The e mail that you sent back is not that way... 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] Ham Radio Humor
Now THAT is funny! Thanks Todd for the humor! Rick/K5IAR The Talking Dog! During a recent trip my wife and I were on we drove around the back woods of East Texas... __ 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.
[AMRadio] Valiant and NC-183 For Sale
FOR SALE: I have a Viking Valiant and National NC-183 with matching speaker for sale. I'd like to sell them as a Plug n' Play station, but will split them up if need be. I am asking $500 for the Valiant and $375 for the NC-183 and speaker or you can get the entire setup for $850 plus shipping! You can get complete details and a few pictures at: http://amfone.net/Amforum/index.php?topic=12748.0 Please, feel free to ask questions, but address them to me personally at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please, do not reply via the list. Thanks, Rick/K5IAR __ 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.
[AMRadio] Valiant and NC-183 For Sale OOPS!
OOPS! I apologize. I noticed I put the wrong figure in for the package deal. Correction is below... FOR SALE: I have a Viking Valiant and National NC-183 with matching speaker for sale. I'd like to sell them as a Plug n' Play station, but will split them up if need be. I am asking $500 for the Valiant and $375 for the NC-183 and speaker or you can get the entire setup for $800 plus shipping! You can get complete details and a few pictures at: http://amfone.net/Amforum/index.php?topic=12748.0 Please, feel free to ask questions, but address them to me personally at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please, do not reply via the list. Thanks, Rick/K5IAR __ 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] To ship or not to ship
Thanks for the replies and suggestions. I have to decide on a price and such before I go any further. It sounds like it will be feasible to ship. Rick/K5IAR __ 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] To ship or not to ship
Todd... Thank you very much. I actually had not thought of that, you are absolutely right. Thanks, Rick/K5IAR Rick - If you do decide to ship, I'd strongly recommend you wait now until *after* the holiday rush, maybe mid-January to be safe. This is the absolute worst time of year for damage, lost items, and so on due to the increased load within the same time requirements. ~ 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] Howdy Y'all
Hi Ronnie... You have definitely been missed. That Ranger will do the stuff in another few weeks as the bands quiet down more. Rick/K5IAR well Im not dead. Not on the air either, but not dead. With the sale of my precious Globe King 500 I have paid off the last of the doctors after my health issues in 2005. So its back to basics. I have a ranger and a R4C. Thats all thats left of the AM gear.! But I plan on getting on the air with peanut power during the upcoming Christmas Holidays when I have some time off from work. recently built a little 6AG7/6L6 40M cw rig and have been having some fun with it. It still have some chirp issues but I'll get them squared when I have a full day to work on it. anywho, just wanted to say howdy to everyone and hope to work you again real soon. Ronnie - W5SUM __ 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] Wanna REAL good laugh?
Nice sales pitch, but he can't spell any better than I can! HI Rick/K5IAR Just check THIS out!!! http://cgi.ebay.com/PERFECT-NOS-NIB-MATCHING-PAIR-OF-6146B-8298A-8298-TUBES_ W0QQitemZ200178274745QQihZ010QQcategoryZ48710QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZVi ewItem 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.
[AMRadio] To ship or not to ship
I am thinking seriously about selling my Valiant and NC-183 and wonder if I should take a chance on shipping either or both? The Valiant is very heavy as you all know and the NC-183 is no light weight. If I don't agree to ship it will certainly limit the possibility of selling them. What do ya'll have to say? I received both via FedEx or UPS, I don't remember now, and both were undamaged. Thanks for any input.. Rick/K5IAR __ 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] Boat Anchor Equipment
The only fun left in Radio Shack is watching the expression on the sales associate's face when you ask for a 1K ohm, 10 watt, wire wound resistor! Hehehe... Rick/K5IAR ...on the outside chnce they have a quick and dirty part I need. When I'm asked if I need help, I just say no thinks, since the sales associates usually don't have a clue about what Im looking for. 73, Ellen - AF9J __ 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] Boat Anchor Equipment
Cool, Geoff. However, the site didn't work right for me. Could you double check it? Thanks, Rick/K5IAR Apparently not in Derby, KS (near Wichita). http://hamradiocentral.biz is the website for the store, that is -also- a Radio Shack affiliate. I don't get anything from sending someone to their site, but you should go, just to stop the 'stereotypical' bashing of Radio Shack. Don't get me wrong - I -know- this is an 'isolated incident', where they actually might know -something- and give you an answer (which is more than a blank stare.) When you go in asking THESE guys for a 10uF cap @ 450vdc, they might actually know -something- about the part, and they -certainly- know about HF! Fuzzy/W5FZN (long time sk) said ya pays yer money, and ya takes yer chances! -- 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] WTB: Plate xfmr
Mark, I just noticed several transformers listed here: http://amfone.net/Amforum/index.php?board=33.0 maybe one of them will serve your purpose. Rick/K5IAR Transformer needed: 1450 - 0 - 1450 @ 250-350ma. This will become a choke-input supply for the ART-13. Please reply off-list. Thanks to all. 73, Mark W1EOF _ __ 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] Correct RS address
BINGO! Thanks Charlie and Geoff. They have a pretty cool operation there. Rick Try hamradiocenter.biz, without the www Charlie __ 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] Anti-AM Opinionated Hams
Well put, Geoff. Happy Thanksgiving to all. Pig out! Calories don't count on Turkey Day! Rick/K5IAR As much as I want to agree with you, Mike (simply because it's Dave ;-) he's talking about ending the bickering and fighting amongst hams in general, whether they're on the air, or not. Also, I gotta disagree that it's -not- healthy discussion. After 40+ years there's -no- discussion left. It's just the perpetuation of an old argument that doesn't seem to have a logical conclusion, for both sides. Dave also makes a great point about AM'ers being just as guilty as SSB'ers in knowingly cranking up an AM QSO on a frequency that's 2kc (or less) away from an existing QSO (regardless of mode). Just because (collectively) you say Well, I've been operating AM right here here on this spot, this frequency for 40 years, and ain't no one gonna run me off... how does that make us any better than those who crank up a SSB QSO 2kc away from an existing AM QSO? Bottom line is, we are -all- hams, and all hams, regardless of mode -should- operate as gentleman (and ladies). As AM'ers, if we want to operate without persecution then we shouldn't be perpetuating the 40 year old 'kilocycle wars'. It's time to -move-. 3.720 has been a good spot for some of the NorthEasterners... below 3700 is a great expanse, void of signals and I don't know of an AM operating ham that doesn't have the wherewithal to upgrade to Extra class. When the band-warming party occurred (nearly a year ago), there were signals of all kinds below 3700kc and there was a great QSO that happened on 3650kc. Don's complaint (as valid as it is) is why isn't anyone else down there, taking advantage of the 'wide open spaces'? Tired of the back-biting and petty bickering? MOVE! QSY somewhere! -- 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. __ 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.
[AMRadio] A little trivia
What is the origin of the name cheater cord? No fair Googling! Rick/K5IAR __ 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] A little trivia
You're not alone, Jim. My first knowledge of cheater cords and the like came in 1959. Geez.. That was a long time ago. I guess as long as we stay on the blade side of the grass we're okay. ;-) Rick/K5IAR Gosh now I feel old/odd. My first job outside the family business was helping in a TV repair shop, about 1954. You guys speak as if you barely remember. 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.
RE: [AMRadio] A little trivia
That's my take on it too, guys A.. For the good old days when one cheater cord would fit 99.9% of all electronic equipment! Rick/K5IAR Rick - My understanding is that it came about in the TV servicing community, from using cords from old sets to work on a set with the back off (since most TV set backs had the cord clipped into place, removing power from the set when you removed the back). That doesn't mean it's true, just how I remember it. (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] Re: A little trivia
Been there and done that too, Charlie. Those old widow makers (AC/DC sets) taught me to be very careful! Rick/K5IAR Think everybody hit this one on the head. I always thought about it 'cheating death' if I successfully had the cord oriented right on the transformerless sets when using grounded test equipment. I got real good at replacing that screw in fuse before my Dad yelled at me. Charlie, W4MEC __ 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] Twist Lock Caps
Bingo! I'm sorry, Gary, I should have remembered it was you. Old age strikes again! Thanks to all who replied to my plea for help. 73, Rick/K5IAR Rick, I do Gary...WZ1M __ 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.
[AMRadio] Twist Lock Caps
I have seen an advertisement or a post somewhere of someone who rebuilds old twist lock can capacitors. Does anyone know who and where? I need several rebuilt and my tendonitis and arthritis make it very difficult to do myself. Thanks for any direction... Rick/K5IAR __ 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] Twist Lock Caps
Thanks, Jim, I'll give them a call tomorrow. Rick/K5IAR Hi Rick, Try Frontier Capacitor in Lehr, ND. The guy is Everett Hoard and his phone number is 701-378-2341. This is a very old number but it may still be good. Some years back (about 7 or so) he quit, then got back into it. Doesn't hurt to try. Let us know on the list if he still builds them. I am a happy customer from years ago. 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.
[AMRadio] capacitors
Does anyone have an abundance of .47 or .5 tubular capacitors? Not disc. I need several 200 vdc and several 450 vdc for a project I am soon to be working on. Orange Drop or similar would be great. Cash paid. Thanks, Rick/K5IAR __ 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] Tube substitute
Thanks Ed! Yes, good in QRZ. I'll make it right with you. Rick Rick, I believe I have some of these. Tell me where to send - OK in QRZ.com? Ed, W9EJB __ 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] Tube substitute
Thanks Jim. Unfortunately, it's on an old PC board that I'd rather not alter. I guess I'll see if I can locate one or two the rascals. It's my understanding they are not the best of choices for audio preamps, but it's what Gates used in the Studioette console, so I'll stick with the old boys. 73, Rick/K5IAR Rick, Look into the EF86 and the need to rewire the socket. http://lists.radiolists.net/pipermail/broadcast/2005-February/002278.html Jim __ 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: GB FREE Collins KW-1 and a question
You are so right, Bry! That is a great story in ER. I feel sorry for the poor fellow. Even though he did all he could it's easy to see how he would feel remorse. Sometimes you just can't get what you want. Rick/K5IAR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bry Carling I think for me it was at least 2 years ago and well up into the $20K range... (and we thought they were high at $14K a few years prior!) __ 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] How many posters does it take?
Amen! Rick/K5IAR From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] This was too funny, from Dave WA4QAL on another list: How many group posters does it take to change a light bulb?* 1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been Changed... __ 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] AMFone.net
DITTO, Todd! You guys let us know if there is anything we can do to assist! Your dedication and sacrifice are very much appreciated! Rick/K5IAR ...I'd like to add that folks like Brian, Gary, and others who do this stuff, do so because they enjoy it and feel privileged to provide the service to the AM community. It's not free, though, and they foot the bill themselves unless others help out. Something to keep in mind for both the AMRadio list and AMfone site. Thanks, guys! ~ 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] VFO vs XTAL
Thanks Don, Jim, Geoff and all the others for your great input and advice on the vfo vs crystal dilemma. This is one great reflector with some extremely knowledgeable and gracious members. Thanks to all! 73, Rick/K5IAR ...VFO's like the 122 and VF-1 are high-z output, directly from the plate of the oscillator tube. You would need to add an additional stage to boost the power to 250mw at low-Z. An untuned cathode follower stage might do the trick. Don k4kvy __ 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.
[AMRadio] Slow start crystal
Well, after retracing some of my steps I discovered a high resistance screw type connection on one of the capacitors in the buffer which seems was part of my oscillator problem or part of the reason I was getting such low drive. I also discovered a partially broken clip on the buffer (828) tube socket. With those two items repaired I am now getting ample drive, not excessive, but ample to the pa grids. Now I have encountered yet another oscillator woe. I have three (3) crystals for the 160 meter band, 1885 mc, 1975.15 mc and 1995 mc. I have the transmitter setup and neutralized for the 1885 rock, however, it seems close enough when I use the other two also. Now for the problem. The oscillator starts instantly upon transmit when the 1975.15 rock is in use. When the 1895 crystal is in use there is a tiny delay, but with the 1885 rock there is sometimes as much as a 2 second delay before the oscillator kicks off. The 1885 crystal fires instantly in other rigs or in my signal generator. Do you think the capacitance loading of the crystal has something to do with this? It's a booger bear to change the capacitors in the oscillator, so I would sure like an opinion or two before doing it. Thanks and sorry for the long winded explanation. Rick/K5IAR __ 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] Slow start crystal
Great! Thanks Ronnie. Rick -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ronnie.hull Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2007 6:51 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Slow start crystal I had this same problem in one of my rangers. I need to dig back through my notes and see what the problem was. I'll get back with ya rick Ronnie - W5SUM __ 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] VFO vs XTAL
It doesn't matter as far as the operation is concerned IF there is enough drive. I'm not getting sufficient drive from either. However, I am getting much more drive from the internal crystal oscillator than from the Viking VFO and I found that strange. I would have thought the VFO would put out more RF than the xtal oscillator. Rick/K5IAR as long as it drives the OSC stage and you can manage the required grid drive for for the final, does it matter? -- 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. __ 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] VFO vs XTAL
That what I think too, Geoff. I'm driving or was trying to drive the GE BT-20-A. I think I must have VFO problems. I fed it directly into the grid of the buffer and it barely produced enough drive to register. I am in the midst of double checking the buffer stage to be sure I haven't overlooked something. Thanks, Rick What rig is this in, Rick? MAn, the Viking 122 VFO, at least on the Viking II, has -plenty- of drive! I keep my grid drive control down, on 80m, around 2.5 or 3 on the knob. That gives me around 7.5mA of grid drive for the pair of 6146's (yeah, Ellen - I've been meaning to send you that correction - Johnson says a single 6146 needs no more than 2.5mA of grid drive, the pair in the Viking II needs 7.5mA of grid drive, and I'm guessing (someone tell me for sure) that the Valiant, with it's (3) 6146's needs around 10mA of grid drive?) and if I crank the knob up to around 5 or 6, then I've in excess of 10mA of grid drive on the pair of 6146's. -- 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] VFO vs XTAL
I ran it through a small capacitor before the grid of the 828 buffer. I appreciate the info Jim and Geoff on the output of the 122. I thought it should be plenty hot to do anything I wanted. I guess I'd better go back to crystal control and not take on another project of repairing the vfo at this time. It was just for a test anyway. I am supposed to get about 100 ma pa grid current and I'm only able to muster up about 65 ma. However, I am getting the full 250 - 275 watts of RF out. I just need to level it out a bit. Thanks guys... Rick I'd look at a schematic of a smaller rig (like a Viking II, or maybe a Globe King rig.. see how much input is required. Shouldn't the RF output of the VFO be capacitively coupled to the input of the buffer stage, anyway? -- 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.
[AMRadio] Bauer 707
Does anyone on here happen to know the physical dimensions and weight of the Bauer 707 box? Thanks, Rick/K5IAR __ 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] Bauer 707
Bingo! Thanks, John. Rick -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2007 9:34 PM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Bauer 707 In a message dated 10/16/2007 10:04:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does anyone on here happen to know the physical dimensions and weight of the Bauer 707 box? 30X25X75 Weight: 800Lbs 73, John, W4AWM ** See what's new at http://www.aol.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. __ 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.
[AMRadio] VFO vs XTAL
Shouldn't a vfo put out at least as much signal strength as a crystal oscillator, generally speaking? Rick/K5IAR __ 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] VFO vs XTAL
Thanks Bry... I'm trying to use an old Johnson Model 122, but she doesn't seem to have enough getty up go. Rick -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bry Carling Some solid state VFOs, and DDS VFOs will need an extra gain stage before going to the input of a tube rig. There are some articles about this on the web I think (for those inclned to use sand state devices) __ 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] VFO vs XTAL
Thanks Bob. If I don't get this resolved I just may take you up on that offer. Rick Rick...I have a Eico 722 that you are more then welcome to pick up and try it... I use a WRL 755 and it is great... 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] NIB Hallicrafters tranny
Hey Tony... Tell me about the Gonset. I have a buddy looking for a G-50, but may take a 160 - 6. Rick/K5IAR ---Hi Bob: I have one S38E left it works i have it on the shelf in the other room of the ham shack. case has flakes off of it on corners knobs are good there is one spot of the front that looks like glue i just never tried to get it off. lettering is good also. i guess i would class it a 7 . if you are interested $40.00 plus shipping from 42533 .found a Gonset 160-6 transceiver while i was looking for the S 38e hi.. and a EC 1 echophone . just too much stuff.. and at 61 the dreams i had 30 yrs ago of restoring all of these has long gone hi.hi.. 73 Tony __ 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.
[AMRadio] Gonset G-50
I am looking for a Gonset G-50 for a friend. It needs to be in reasonably good shape cosmetically and in good working order or easily repairable. Payment in cash, check or PayPal. Any help locating one is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Rick/K5IAR __ 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] Panasonic microwave oven parts for radio
Thanks John. Great info. Rick/K5IAR The light Panasonic ovens that say something like Inverter on the logo are switchers. No heavy transformer anymore. They provide negative polarity hot and operate in a current limit mode, not voltage regulation. There is a website on them, if you search for it, that talks about dissection of one, and the test results. They are pretty neat power supplies, providing like 1/2 amp of DC at 2kV. But very dangerous to play around with, unless you isolate, isolate, isolate. If you do decide to pass on the power supply, I would love to have one to play around with sometime. Might eventually be reconfigured to make a nice tube power supply. John K5PRO __ 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.
[AMRadio] Microwave
This is a tad off topic, but still has roots in radio. My microwave bit the dust and before I haul it out front for the scavengers is there any part of it that might be usable in our radio field? How about the diodes? I am assuming it has some kind of transformer, but it couldn't be much since the thing is not heavy at all. It's a big Panasonic oven, but the insides don't look promising. Any suggestions? Rick/K5IAR __ 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] Microwave
Thanks Mike, good ideas! Rick Others have told me keep the diode. The filter cap is a worthless low value. The transformer can be used with some mods that are supposed to be real easy. Nothing wahoo huge but HV for smaller purposes. Nice blowers in there. Move lots of air. Round glass plates have worked for sanding crystals by others. Relays galore. You'll see when you get into it. Nothing real crazy but usable stuff for your collection. Mike WE0H __ 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] RF Choke
SPLAT! The story of my life.. Hehehe Rick somedays you're the bug... somedays, you're the windshield. ;-) -- 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] Delay Release Relays Atten Rick
Bill, Thanks for remembering. I was able to locate just what I needed a while back. From the looks of them, these would have worked too. Thanks again, Rick/K5IAR Rick, Weren't you looking for something like these before? e-bay Item number: 270171841484 2 New MSD Adjustable Delay On Release Relays 1-10 Sec 36.5vdc coil might work on 24/28dc. Ends real soon at 16hrs from the time of this message. Usual disclaimers, no connection to seller. Bill, KB3DKS/1 __ 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] RF Choke
Dog gone it, Geoff, if I had known for sure you were gonna be there I would have dropped all this work and made the journey just to shake your paw. 73, Rick/K5IAR You could have had all you wanted, at the hamfest in Belton, Rick. Parts were -everywhere-. Vacuum variables, RF decks free-type give-a-way chassis with parts, sockets, switches, meters, etc... But, no... instead, you were the Hermit and didn't leave your 'comfort zone'. C'mon, man.. you gotta get outside the box once ina while. Breathe... ya gotta 'LIVE' a little, Rick! Trust me, there is life -outside- 'the bubble'. ;-) -- 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] RF Choke
It would have been a pleasure to shake the paw of everyone. I'm an equal opportunity introvert. :-) Rick/K5IAR Well Rick...Why didn't you come down to shake the rest of our paws in Belton..We had over about 35 Amers that I know of there... Bob W1PE Guess you don't like the rest of us !! __ 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] Nortex Electronics
Bry, Thanks for posting this. I knew Lewis and went to his place on several occasions. He was truly a great and brilliant man. I am so sorry to hear about his leaving us. I'll see if I can fid more info from around herein Dallas. Rick/K5IAR From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bry Carling Sent: Saturday, October 06, 2007 5:27 AM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: [AMRadio] Nortex Electronics FYI - from Stuart Rohre in another group: I just got this email from James Musgrove, K5BZH: Jimmy Waters contacted me today to let me know that Lewis Cearley died this morning. He has been in failing health. To make matters worse, he fell the other day and was placed in the hospital as a result. I don't know if you might have known Lewis or not, but I bet you did, he was the owner of Nortex Electronics, that giant electronics surplus house on the south side of Fort Worth, I think it was actually in Benbrook. Lewis was great for information. James went on to say he is not sure, but thinks the services will be Tues. Maybe some of the DFW area folks can watch their papers and let us know. Several of us were thinking just recently of wanting to visit Nortex. You can visit it on the web with great photos of how it always has been. Don't know if there is family who might continue the store. Lewis was a WW2 vet, James said. May he rest in peace. He kept the faith, and kept one of the last large surplus electronics stores like those many of us knew in the 50's when we entered ham radio, (or earlier). I hope someone will pick up the torch, and keep the store going in its present location on South side of Ft. Worth, TX. -Stuart K5KVH __ 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.
[AMRadio] RF Choke
I have a RF choke that is supposed to be a 2.5 mh @ 125 ma and 50 ohm DC resistance. It measures 40 ohms DC resistance. Do you think it may be giving in to the years of heat it's been exposed to? More importantly, do you think the 10 ohm deficit would make any difference in its operation? It appears to be okay, but appearances can be deceiving. It's in an oscillator circuit so tolerances are kind of tight. Anyway.. Does anyone have one of the above they would like to sell? This is the old style four pi wound on a porcelain rod with a screw mount in one end, but I would take anything I can get that has the same specs. Thanks, Rick/K5IAR __ 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] AM Mobile
Man! If those guys would put their energy, money and expertise toward a legal hobby like Amateur Radio it would sure be great! Unfortunately, the ones I have rubbed shoulders with through the years seem to like the outlaw status illegal CB brings. To each his own. Rick/K5IAR Who says you can't run a kW AM Mobile? http://www.cbrelectronics.com/altwork/altwork.html -- 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] Contest signal reports
Bravo, Don! When I ask for a signal report I want honesty. How else will we know how we sound? If I have a hum, click, chirp or anything else I want to know about it. Unfortunately, I have peeved more than one contact by giving honest reports. If they don't want to know the truth, they shouldn't ask me. I think it's a courtesy to our fellow operators to be honest. 73, Rick/K5IAR I am not a quarmtester, but sometimes I will work a few stations, particularly in daylight hours during a 160m cw qrmtest. The challenge is to see what kind of signal might make it across unusual distances during the day, and I don't bother to keep score and usually not even a log. But I always give honest signal reports. To me, this business of automatically giving everyone a 599 report is ridiculous, and defeats the whole purpose. IMO, an operator who has to ask for several repeats to get the essential information, and then gives a 599 report is a LID! And the same goes for the automatic five-nines on slopbucket. If they want my contact, they will have to tolerate my carrier and a real signal report. 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.
