[AMRadio] Member Count on AMRadio
Just FYI... I have not mentioned the member count in some time for this list. We currently have 485 members. During the Fall and Winter months the count goes up significantly. Some members are very seasonal with the list... 73 Brian / w5ami -- Brian Sherrod - A.R.S. W5AMI My website: "Arkansas Airwaves" - http://arkansasairwaves.net Email : ars.w5...@gmail.com "The better I get to know some people, the more I find myself loving dogs." __ 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 Post: AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to amradio-requ...@mailman.qth.net with the word unsubscribe in the message body. This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [AMRadio] AM list still active???
This list has gone quiet this time of year since it started over 10 years ago! It's just the season. Come about October, and it will get lively as always. 73 Brian / w5ami -- Brian Sherrod - A.R.S. W5AMI My website: "Arkansas Airwaves" - http://arkansasairwaves.net Email : ars.w5...@gmail.com "The better I get to know some people, the more I find myself loving dogs." __ 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 Post: AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to amradio-requ...@mailman.qth.net with the word unsubscribe in the message body. This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [AMRadio] OT: Old Call books
I have narrowed this call down to being active in 1970. If anyone has a 69/70, 70/71 call book please contact me off list. Thanks to all the others who have responded. 73 Brian / w5ami Admin AmRadio On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 5:19 PM, W5AMI wrote: > Does anyone have some older call books from the late 60's, 70's, maybe early > 80's that could look up a call for me and see who held it? > Please email me off list as the matter is somewhat sensitive to discuss on > the list. > > Thanks > Brian / w5ami > > > -- > Brian Sherrod, PA > My website: "Arkansas Airwaves" - http://arkansasairwaves.net > Email : ars.w5...@gmail.com > > "The better I get to know some people, the more I find myself loving dogs." > -- Brian Sherrod, PA My website: "Arkansas Airwaves" - http://arkansasairwaves.net Email : ars.w5...@gmail.com "The better I get to know some people, the more I find myself loving dogs." __ 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 Post: AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to amradio-requ...@mailman.qth.net with the word unsubscribe in the message body. This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[AMRadio] OT: Old Call books
Does anyone have some older call books from the late 60's, 70's, maybe early 80's that could look up a call for me and see who held it? Please email me off list as the matter is somewhat sensitive to discuss on the list. Thanks Brian / w5ami -- Brian Sherrod, PA My website: "Arkansas Airwaves" - http://arkansasairwaves.net Email : ars.w5...@gmail.com "The better I get to know some people, the more I find myself loving dogs." __ 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 Post: AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to amradio-requ...@mailman.qth.net with the word unsubscribe in the message body. This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [AMRadio] FCC Non-cooperation
Okay this is enough. What the hell is going on here of late?? Get back on AM discussion, that means Amateur Radio and operating AM. I think one moderator has already sent a warning out, seeing that things were starting to get out of hand. If this crap continues with any of you, I/we will bump you off, and if that don't work, I'll shut the whole damned thing for good! I'm done with it. Get back on track with this list folks. w5ami admin AMRadio On Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 7:21 PM, Brett Gazdzinski < brett.gazdzin...@verizon.net> wrote: > What a wacko thing to say. > Bush was the guy who started listening to everyone's phone calls... > > No one I know listens to radio much, I listen to NPR for news, and xpn for > music from time to time, everyone else uses XM or the ipod. > > Really old farts still listen to AM broadcast, the god station on rush the > Nazi... > > Brett > > __ 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 Post: AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to amradio-requ...@mailman.qth.net with the word unsubscribe in the message body. This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [AMRadio] Fw: WANTED: AM Transmitters, Gates, Harris, RCA, Collins, McMArtin, etc.
You guys should know by now we don't post SWAP ads, that means for sale and wanted, etc., on this list. David I know you've known this for a long time. How many times have we been over this subject? We established AMSwap several years back. Go to: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amswap to subscribe and find out how to post For Sale/Wanted items. w5ami On Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 6:04 AM, David Knepper wrote: > I have a Collins 20V-3 for sale. See the CRA website in the Album section > and then click on the photo-essay - "Heavy Metal is Not for Everyone" > > Call for price and description. > > Thank you > > David Knepper, W3ST/W3CRA > > __ 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 Post: AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to amradio-requ...@mailman.qth.net with the word unsubscribe in the message body. This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [AMRadio] ILL LEGAL STUFF ON E BAY
Well, that's it My good friend, and moderator is going to help me out here, however I will say this: I have never been heavy handed on this list, but if this kind of conduct becomes prevalent, then it's time to take the bull by the horns.. KJ4DJF... Goodbye! You ignored a moderator AND the list owner more than once. 'Nuf said! Bye bye! YOU ARE A TROLL. Right now I am not in a mood to put up with those who refuse to heed the warnings! Stop the damned thread on this now. Get back to the topic of AM, period... When members decide to degrade others on this list, it's time to stop it, or send them down the road. w5ami - Brian PS: YES, I am the owner of the AMRadio list, and have been for nearly 15 years. Seldom do I mention that, but after such a good record with the AM list, I think I know when to say enough is enough! Any challenges? On Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 10:32 AM, wrote: > > > > No we don't, we are stupid. > > > > > > > -Original Message- > From: w4...@aol.com > To: k5...@rebelwolf.com; amradio@mailman.qth.net > Sent: Tue, Mar 16, 2010 11:22 am > Subject: Re: [AMRadio] ILL LEGAL STUFF ON E BAY > > > > Ever hear of spurs, harmonics, know what a spectrum analyzer is and what it > is > used for? > > 73, > > John, W4AWM > > > > > > > -Original Message- > From: k5wlf > To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service > > Sent: Tue, Mar 16, 2010 10:05 am > Subject: Re: [AMRadio] ILL LEGAL STUFF ON E BAY > > > So what? How does that affect us on the ham bands? I don't have time or the > nclination to try to police the entire world. Forget about it. > l73, > db > 5WLF > >I see nothing illegal about such an item? It is intended to be used > >for the perfectly legal LPFM (Low Power FM) service. > Trouble is, a transmitter sold on eBay from Indonesia is probably not > FCC type-certified or type-accepted. > The rules say... > ยง 73.1660 Acceptability of broadcast transmitters. > (2) An LPFM transmitter shall be certified for compliance with the > requirements of this part following the procedures described in part > 2 >of the this chapter. > It would probably not be legal to use such a transmitter on the air. > Steve WD8DAS > [LINK: http://mbox.rebelwolf.com/compose.php?to=sbjohns...@aol.com] > bjohns...@aol.com > [LINK: http://www.wd8das.net/] http://www.wd8das.net/ > > Radio is your best entertainment value. > > > __ > Our Main Website: [LINK: http://www.amfone.net] http://www.amfone.net > AMRadio mailing list > Searchable Archives: [LINK: > ttp://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/] > ttp://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ > List Rules (must read!): [LINK: http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html] > ttp://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html > List Home: [LINK: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio] > ttp://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio > Post: [LINK: > ttp://mbox.rebelwolf.com/compose.php?to=amra...@mailman.qth.net] > mra...@mailman.qth.net > To unsubscribe, send an email to [LINK: > ttp://mbox.rebelwolf.com/compose.php?to=amradio-requ...@mailman.qth.net] > mradio-requ...@mailman.qth.net with > the word unsubscribe in the message body. > This list hosted by: [LINK: http://www.qsl.net] http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: [LINK: > ttp://www.qsl.net/donate.html] http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > _ > ur Main Website: http://www.amfone.net > MRadio mailing list > earchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ > ist Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html > ist Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio > ost: AMRadio@mailman.qth.net > o unsubscribe, send an email to amradio-requ...@mailman.qth.net with > he word unsubscribe in the message body. > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > lease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > __ > 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 > Post: AMRadio@mailman.qth.net > To unsubscribe, send an email to amradio-requ...@mailman.qth.net with > the word unsubscribe in the message body. > > This list
Re: [AMRadio] ILL LEGAL STUFF ON E BAY
Okay, let's just DROP it. I see the pot starting to boil, and it's serving no purpose for this list. w5ami On Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 6:01 AM, Bry Carling wrote: > WHAT do FM amplifiers have to do with an AM GROUP ? > > Do you have evidence that someone is modifying them and > using them to transmit AM illegally too? > > I mean - I thought this was for: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur > Service" > > __ 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 Post: AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to amradio-requ...@mailman.qth.net with the word unsubscribe in the message body. This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [AMRadio] sdr-iq
I've been thinking about getting the SDR-IQ, but I'd like to know more about the other options our there if any of you have opinions. I'd love to team it to my IC-746, but there is no IF output readily available. I have seen something about using some connection to one of the filter slots, but these new SSB rigs are not something I desire to work on, or modify. I had the SDR-1000 once upon a time, but sold it. I loved the sync. AM. Very good quality. I mainly want this for signal analysis, however the Lowfer stuff sounds interesting to me as well, and the SDR-IQ can go down well below that even. 73 Brian / w5ami -- Brian Sherrod, PA My website: "Arkansas Airwaves" - http://arkansasairwaves.net Email : ars.w5...@gmail.com "The better I get to know some people, the more I find myself loving dogs." __ 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 Post: AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to amradio-requ...@mailman.qth.net with the word unsubscribe in the message body. This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [AMRadio] potentiometers
On 6/11/07, kk4tr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I was wondering if anyone out there knows of a place that I can get Potentiometers for my Viking Valiant. Yhe Grid drive control took a dump yesterday morning and I have been having difficulty finding a place to buy one either nos stock or even a brand new one. The one that I need is a 25K, 4 watt wire wound unit. I think I replaced this one once before so a regular carbon will work . The last one was and I think it lasted about 10 years! Any help would be greatly appriciated Joe, you might consider this mod for your Valiant: http://amwindow.org/tech/htm/drivepot.htm Eliminates the need to get a BIG pot and takes all that current off the new little one. I've done it, and it works well. Brian / wa5am __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] Re: My Gates BC-1T Project
On 6/10/07, A.R.S. - W5AMI <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Here are some photos of my new Gates BC-1T project. Thansk for all the ideas and complements on the 1T guys. I feel a lot better about my investment now that I see how clean this thing really is. I will continue to post photos as I get things together. I suspect I'll put up a little webpage with thumbnails, notes on my conversion, etc, one of these days... Since there are some that think the 1T looks like an overgrown Coke Machine, I've decided I'm going to call it "Dr. Pepper". It needs a name anyway 73 Brian wa5am __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] My Gates BC-1T Project
On 6/10/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Nice I am restoring a BC-1H and I also have a BC-1T parts transmitter. I'd like to discuss mods with you sometime on getting it on 75 and 160. I will be using an HP frequency synthesizer as a vfo. Bob KG4OJZ (ex K1SUI) kg4ojz at (opposite of cold)mail dot com I've got a lot of notes from others that came off a CD I copied from wd5bzo. Most of them are for the "G" model, however I lot of it applies to the "T" as well. I haven't gotten to the point of conversion yet, however from what I see, there is really not a lot to it. 80 meters is a bit more involved, however it can be done with ease. FT-243 crystals or a VFO like a Johnson 122 can be used with very little modification to the capacitive divider network in the oscillator. I've already ordered a bunch of crystals from Bry Carling for 160 and 80 meters. I'll post these files off the CD to my website soon if I can get permission from Dave/QCU and a few others first, as I've got the space for it. 73 Brian / wa5am __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] My Gates BC-1T Project
Here are some photos of my new Gates BC-1T project. As you can tell, the inside of the shack is not finished, nor am I done working on the conversion of the transmitter to the ham bands, however it is coming along. It is very difficult for me to get photos of the entire transmitter at once since it's not on a dolly yet, and I can not turn it enough to get the front square on, etc. The Meter sub-panel and the right access panel are removed to allow access to the guts right now. The wide angle lens I was using sort of distorted some of the edges as if they are bowed out. We (my wife included) have worked hard with brushes, vacuum cleaner, Simple Green, Windex, and a lot of patience to get it where it is now. I still have some to do to get the inside pristine. It really was maintained very well by the station engineer at KVOC in Casper, WY, so it was mainly surface dust we had to remove. I'm pretty proud of how it is has come out at this point. None of the 833's are installed, nor are any of the rest of the tubes, for that matter. They will go in last. Here is a raw listing of the images, all JPEGS and under about 100k each: http://w5ami.net/bc-1t/ Brian / wa5am PS: I'd really like some ideas on simple PTT circuits for this thing. I basically know what it takes to do it, however if anyone has simplified the remote control Gates specifies, I would really like to hear about it. I'm going to run "rock bound" at first and try to use my Flex SDR as an RX. 73 de wa5am Brian -- Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them. - Bill Vaughan __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] (no subject)
On 6/4/07, Tom Elmore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Where is a good location to order high voltage cable rated for at least 2kv or more? Tom, some auto parts stores can still order the old solid core spark plug wire in most any lengths. I got a whole spool of it several years back. It is easily good for 2kv and more, as long as you're not trying to haul several amps through it. Brian wa5am __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] Re: Fw: Leo Meyerson
See Message forwarded to me, and link to photo of Leo below: On 5/28/07, crawfish <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: - Original Message - From: Gene Pentecost To: crawfish Sent: Monday, May 28, 2007 7:20 AM Subject: Re: Leo Meyerson At 12:56 PM 5/27/2007, you wrote: Is Mr. Leo doing well these days? Some of us on the AMRadio list knew he celebrated his 95th birthday last year. Thanks in advance. Joe W4AAB Joe- Leo is doing great! As I write this, he and Abigail are in Omaha. This (from our April newsletter) says it all! In place of our March luncheon, fifty hams and guests from around the Coachella Valley helped Leo Meyerson, W0GFQ, celebrate his 96th birthday. Our special guest was Nick Norton, N6AA, ARRL Southwestern Division Director. After a delicious chicken lunch, we sang "Happy Birthday", Leo cut the cake and we enjoyed it with ice cream. As you can see from the accompanying photo, Leo has not lost his sense of humor! http://w5ami.net/LEO_96_BDAY.JPG TNX for asking. 73 Gene Pentecost, W4IMT President, Leo Meyerson Chapter 154 Greater Palm Springs Area Quarter Century Wireless Association -- Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them. - Bill Vaughan __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Leo Meyerson
On 5/27/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Phil/group: Leo was "my old boss" when I was a wee technician for Galaxy Electronics. He is one of the very few that I call a true gentleman. He did make it possible for a lot of hams to get equipment they normally couldn't afford. I'm sure Leo would have been a great man to work for! 73 Brian / wa5am __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Leo Meyerson
On 5/27/07, Phil LaMarche <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Sorry the email came back because of the attachment. Anyone want to see it, just email me direct. Leo is alive and well. When Electric Radio featured my Globe King 500 on the cover, I received a telephone call from Leo who was trilled to see me again. I was the manager of Amateur Electronic Supply in Orlando 1961 and knew Leo very well. I've attached a large picture from my shack which is a tribute to Leo. We talk every 6 months or so. Phil Here is the link to Phil's image: http://w5ami.net/WRL.JPG Thanks Phil! __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Leo Meyerson
On 5/27/07, Phil LaMarche <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Sorry the email came back because of the attachment. Anyone want to see it, just email me direct. Leo is alive and well. When Electric Radio featured my Globe King 500 on the cover, I received a telephone call from Leo who was trilled to see me again. I was the manager of Amateur Electronic Supply in Orlando 1961 and knew Leo very well. I've attached a large picture from my shack which is a tribute to Leo. We talk every 6 months or so. Phil That's great Phil. Sorry the list software will not allow attachments, however if you want to post a link where everyone can just click on it, send the photo to me directly, and I'll post it on my web space with a link for those interested. No problem at all... Good to hear Leo is doing well. I miss talking to him on the phone, but sort of lost contact with him around 2001 when I suddenly got other priorities. I've got one of his old WRL USA maps they used to give away to customers he personalized, and a real treasure to me. 73 Brian / wa5am PS: If you want to send the pic, my email is [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'll upload it to the web ASAP. __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Leo Meyerson
On 5/27/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Do you have a URL for the MEyerson website? Tnx es 73, John, W4AWM John, it's not up anymore. When I had amfone.net, it was a part of it for a couple of years. I still have all the content ...pictures he sent me to scan, etc., etc., plus the html. I might put it up again on my webspace. Just need to see if it's still all there. 73 Brian __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Leo Meyerson
On 5/27/07, John Lawson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On Sun, 27 May 2007, A.R.S. - W5AMI wrote: > > We should, since last I heard, he IS still alive and well :-) Dang - man must be fairly close the century mark! He was "older-looking" in the 50s. Maybe all that RF exposure... I heard that he hasn't been doing quite so well since his wife passed away. I actually used to talk to him on the phone quite often back in the late 90's when I worked on a website that payed tribute to Leo and WRL. Wish I knew the latest news on him, and how he is... __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] WRL Globe Scout Deluxe sale reminder
On 5/27/07, John Lawson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have three Globe Scout Deluxe AM transmitters for sale - please see my previous post for details, or write me privately off-list... After all, it's Memorial Day weekend - so, apart from the more important remembrances of those who have served this Country - let's also keep the memory of Leo Meyerson alive and well We should, since last I heard, he IS still alive and well :-) __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] of backward tilt
On 5/23/07, VJB <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Brian that's an orphan-looking transmitter if I ever saw one. Yes, many of the liftgate trucks I've rented over the years have the same problem with the backward tilt. One answer is to have some 2x4 stock handy to place just inward from the rear lip, so that the thing levels out as it reaches the ground. Yeah, this one had some real bad tilt Paul. Our problem was the fear of the transmitter tumbling off the back once it came out of the bed and onto the lift. The lift on this truck was probably 5 feet off the ground when it was in it's up position. I told the driver that most of the weight is at the bottom, but considering the bad tilt of the lift, I had no idea if it would make much difference. Bottom line is that it was a scary experience for me and the driver. Todd heard at Dayton my sickening story of trying to test the pair of Chinese 833A he passed along. One of them, the pins were way out of tolerance for spacing, and would not fit in ANY of the test sockets, even with the tightening screws all the way out. The best prospect among the sockets sort of started to go in, then, yes, I heard the sickening sound of vacuum reaching the outside world. Sucked big time. The seal broke. I think it's held onto the glass with mucilage anyway, but that was that on that. Never lit it up, obviously. The other one is good. Fortunately, these 833's have been in the transmitter, so they must have fit okay. They were removed just prior to shipping. Obviously, since the old dog is still sitting in my front yard covered with a tarp, I haven't installed these 833's yet ;) 73 Brian __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Chinese 833's
On 5/23/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: In my experience, in broadcast service, it is true that Chinese 833A's aren't as good as the domestic tubes, but they're actually pretty good. And domestic 833A's aren't as good as the older 833 non-A tubes. The manufacturing tolerances might not be held as close on the import tubes, but 833 cathode terminal sockets should be free-floating to cover expansion and contraction of the tube, so there's flexibility for a small difference of dimensions. Sorry to hear your transmitter didn't make it all the way inside your house, but at least it made it to the yard! Wrap a tarp over it and it will be fine until they can send a couple big guys out... Thanks to ALL for the replies on the 833's! Good info... The moving co. has seen the photo of the lonely transmitter sitting outside and sent it to everyone in the company from what I heard. The lady could not believe the driver left it like that. They contacted me this afternoon and are sending some guys out to move it into my building where the new ham shack is going to be. In the meantime I have not been able to pet it or groom it any since my wife and I imediantly covered it with a large tarp and tied the bottom tight. With the bright blue tarp, I'm sure all the passer bys think it's a porta potty at first glance. 73 Brian __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Chinese 833's
On 5/23/07, Rick Brashear <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I don't know anything about the Chinese tubes, but congratulations on the safe arrival of your BC-1T! Rick Thanks Rick, but things are not all that good with how the thing was dropped off by the shipper. It is sitting in my front yard as I type this message. We have contacted the agent and they are working on the problem. They only sent one person, and with a badly tilted downward lift gate on the truck. Had he backed into my driveway, the tilt would have been bad enough that the thing would have tumbled off the rear end. Even though I just had a disc replacement in my neck, I had to intervene and help this man, as I was afraid he was going to kill himself. We unloaded it on the road and pulled it down my driveway about 30 feet and left it. See: http://w5ami.net/07120001.JPG It's almost like a bad joke, but I'm working on a solution to getting it under the roof now... 73 Brian __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] Chinese 833's
I just got my BC-1T which has a new set of Chinese made 833's. Wondering if anyone has opinions on these. Seems I've heard they don't live up to the emission, etc., of some of the domestic brands. Should I just count on replacing them and keep them for spares, or maybe just decoration? Thanks, Brian / wa5am -- Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them. - Bill Vaughan __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] dayton
On 5/21/07, Brett gazdzinski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Geoff stopped by, and got on 80 meters with the big rig. A good time was had by all! Glad to hear it. 73 Brian / wa5am __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] Sat. Morning Texoma AM Traders Net Time Change
The Saturday Morning "Texoma AM Traders Net" has voted to change the start time to 0700 CDT effective this coming Saturday, 19 May 2007. This will allow for better propagation of the coverage we normally expect. The net meets each Saturday morning, now at 0700, on 3.890 Mhz. AM is the preferred mode, however sideband check-in are welcome. A pre-net group usually starts prior to the net time for simple chit chat. Anyone in the area of coverage at that time on 75 meters are welcome to join us! This time may be changed back to 0800 CST later in the year depending on conditions. Primary net controller are (rotating as needed): K5JDU, Bud in Antlers, OK WD5BZO, David in Little Rock, AR K5YHX, Mason in Wylie Texas WA5AM, Brian in Naylor, AR Feel free to contact any of the above for any questions you may have about the net. Most are good on QRZ for email. 73 Brian / WA5AM -- Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them. - Bill Vaughan __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Upper band AM
On 5/14/07, Ed Sieb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Todd, that VE7 is VE7KMF, Karol, a notorious sh*t-disturber on 14.275. There are literally websites dedicated to his antics! No wonder someone was telling him to get off the air. That's the usual result of his transmissions! ;-D Yeah, Karol is an absolute nut, very anti-American, and probably hates a lot about Canada too, matter of fact, I can't think of anything he actually likes ;) Brian / wa5am __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] Fwd: Collins gear (including a KW-1) for sale!
Forwarded to me from my good friend Bob Peters to distribute:
REPLIES SHOULD GO DIRECTLY TO Floyd : [EMAIL PROTECTED]
There ya go guys...Bob
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Floyd Soo
Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 12:01 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: {Collins} Collins gear (including a KW-1) for sale!
Gang,
I have a couple of friends who are not on this List who are trying to
sell some Collins (and other boat anchor) gear. (Some of you may even
know what the John Leary stuff is! HI!) Some of this equipment can be
delivered to Dayton if the buyer so desires! (Obviously the KW-1 will
NOT be delivered
there!)
Here is a partial list:
Collins
KW-1 #26 possibly taking offers
KWM-1
(2) KWS-1 & 75A-4 pairs
51J-4
75A-2
75A-3
75A-1
51J-3
32V-?
Drake
MN 2000
RC4
SW4
T4XC
TR4C
SRR4
R4B
John Leary
(2) SP-600
SP-800 possibly, a dual SP-600 Leary's best receiver
SP-200
SP-210 Super Pro 1939
SP-400
Hammerlund
(2) SP-600
SP-600 VLF (very mint)
HQ 170A
National
NC 303
NC 300
RME 6900
Hallicrafters SX115
(2) Central Electronics transmitters
(3 to 5) R-390a receivers
Please email me if you are interested and I will pass along your contact
information to the sellers.
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73,
Floyd Soo, W8RO
President, HI-RES Communications, Inc.
Past President, Collins Collectors Association [EMAIL PROTECTED]
www.hi-rescom.com
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Re: [AMRadio] BC-1T
On 5/13/07, ROLYNN PRECHTL K7DFW <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > ...however I wonder if anyone has some ideas of why I would really need K5 in the Gates, that is until I can find suitable replacement. = It's there to provide proper heating of the 866A MV rectifiers (if you haven't pulled them and substituted SS replacements) before application of their plate supply. It is there to prevent flash-over and potential destruction of that plate xformer. K7DFW The tx does have ALL SS rectifiers now, from what I understand. __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Manuals for BC 1 T and G
Brad, I will create you an FTP account on my web-space where you can upload the whole thing, and I'll make certain it's to public access for downloading as well, with credit to you as of course, naming the folder with your call. Give me a day two to get it prepared, and I'll pass along the log-on parameters, etc. If you have any trouble uploading, let me know. I encourage others who might have technical things like this which need lots of space to contact me off list, and I will do the same for you, if at all possible. Thanks Brad, Brian / wa5am On 5/13/07, uvcm inc. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have a full manual for the BC1 T and G on disk; I had it scanned in high res so the file is huge, I would be happy to post it to BAMMA, Two problems, I can only email 8 meg (verizon) at a time and never have uploaded to BAMMA before, if I can get some help I would be happy for all to have it Brad KB7FQR No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.0/803 - Release Date: 5/13/2007 12:17 PM __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. -- Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them. - Bill Vaughan __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] Relay K5 in BC-1T
'he current owner of the BC-1T I'm getting discovered that the plug-in reply K5 was missing. He was pretty concerned about not telling me about it before, however I laughed and told him that if he had just now discovered the 4 833's were missing, I might not be laughing. He said it appeared to be bypassed, so I looked at the schematic I've got, which is a little hard for me to see since my close vision in not so good, plus the copy is not real clear. Appears to me that K5 heaters are energized by K1 and in turn K5 will close and allow (some) output of the LV power supplies. I suspect this is due to letting the filaments on some of the LV tubes to light prior to plate voltage being supplied to them, 30 seconds best I can tell. I''d like to get K5 if I can find a replacement, don't know the type yet, however it appears to be an octal plug-in. I've got other rigs that supply both LV and filament voltage as soon as they are turn on, however I wonder if anyone has some ideas of why I would really need K5 in the Gates, that is until I can find suitable replacement. Thanks, Brian / wa5am -- Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them. - Bill Vaughan __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] my mistake
On 5/11/07, VJB <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Do you feel I should send this to W5JO as well ? Paul Well, Paul, since you sent this to the ENTIRE email list, I guess Jim W5JO has seen it. I AM a good friend of Win, however he has not come right out and said "I am dying". This was based on information a few of us saw from a a post he made on another list we have on Yahoo which Win belongs to. No one has pushed the issue with him about what "health" issues he has, or "are you dying". The possibility does exist, but would never have come this far in public had it not been for your post on amfone.net. Win will let us know what "health" issues he has when he is ready, and even though I am a friend of his, I have no plans to push him on it, nor does anyone else that knows Win. __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Paul / wa3vjb
On 5/11/07, W2INR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I apologize for the remarks made by Paul VJB who is an admin on AMFone. Paul's comments are his own and do not represent anyones feelings on AMfone. Please accept our deepest apology for his inconsiderate and rude comments. Gary/W2INR Administrator AMFone Thank You very much Gary, and I know that we here on the AMRadio list appreciate your position and hard work on the best am dedicated website in the world! Things will get better. Summer time has it's effects on the hardcore "AMer". Things will be much nicer by this next Winter! 73 Brian / wa5am __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] Paul / wa3vjb
I am appalled by Paul's comments about my post for Win/w5wm on the amfone.net. Read it here before the whole thing likely gets pulled: http://amfone.net/Amforum/index.php?topic=11092.0 Why didn't you post your comments in reply to my listing for Win here Paul? You are not exactly what I thought was "my kind of person" to make a statement as you did here. There are a lot of folks on this reflector that know Jim/Win who will be completely astonished by such a statement. Just in case the topic is deleted from amfone.net, here is a copy of the entire thread: The AM Forum AM CLASSIFIEDS => FOR SALE / TRADE => Topic started by: W5AMI on May 10, 2007, 05:45:31 AM Title: Pre-Estate Sale in Texas Post by: W5AMI on May 10, 2007, 05:45:31 AM This came from a very good ham friend of mine in Texas. I have no idea why he is getting out of ham radio, but I hate to hear of it. Getting out of ham radio. Everything from my 3 ham shacks must go. I am selling as a lot to the highest bidder over $7500 (cash). High bidder will be notified on June 15, 2007. Send bids via email or U.S.P.S. Items for auction are: Complete AM vintage station that includes BC-610E, spare tubes and tuning units, Collins 75A3, B&W 5100, Hammarlund HQ-110A VHF, (2) Heathkit Seneca 6 & 2 meter transmitters, Heath DX-60, HG-10B, and HR-10. Vintage SSB/CW includes: Drake R4C, T4XC, MS4 and AC4; Ten-Tec Omni-D, Heath HW-100. State of the art: Icom 756 ProII, Ameritron AL-1200 amplifier, Palstar AT4K tuner; Yaesu FT857D with ATAS 120 Antenna Tuner; Brand New (never used) Flex Radio SDR-1000 with built-in antenna tuner. Heath SB-220 and Dentron Clippertron L amplifiers. Ameritron ALS-600 amplifier Ameritron ALS-500 amplifier (never used) LDG AT-1000 automatic KW antenna tuner. Several 2mtr/440 rigs and antennas 48 feet of Rohn 25 tower with base, wall bracket, rotor plate and Ham IV rotor. Mosely TA-33M triband beam. (All on ground and ready to transport). Miscellaneous test equipment, microphones, audio mixers, transmitters, transceivers, antenna tuners, tubes, parts, coax, antenna wire and antennas. EVERYTHING GOES! Please inquire/bid directly to W5WN - Jim at [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have talked with Jim / "Win" many times on most of the equipment he has listed here, and know he takes best of care of his equipment. I'm not sure about shipping, however some items obviously would be better as pick up only. You can work that out with Jim. REPLY FROM PAUL - WA3VJB Title: Re: Pre-Estate Sale in Texas Post by: WA3VJB on May 11, 2007, 01:23:44 PM "Pre-Estate Sale" Curious concept. Maybe he's going into an old folks' home or something. Otherwise it's yer basic "fixin' to die rag" I suppose. MY REPLY BACK TO PAUL - WA3VJB Title: Re: Pre-Estate Sale in Texas Post by: W5AMI on May 11, 2007, 02:24:23 PM Quote from: WA3VJB on Today at 01:23:44 PM Otherwise it's yer basic "fixin' to die rag" I suppose. Sorry Paul, but I am really surprised by that statement! I know Win, and your assessment is pretty much correct from what I understand, however I think it's really harsh the way you put it, especially since he is (or I know at one time was) a member of this forum, and lot of his friends ARE members of this forum. I can only hope he does not see your reply. Being an admin of this forum, and "original" founder of amfone.net, the first thing I wanted to do was delete your comment, however I've decided that in situations such as this, Gary should intervene. Win has been my friend for a long time, and I simply can not understand why you would poke fun/criticize someone who is on his way to the other side. If I felt this was some sort of screwing for potential buyers, you can bet your damned money I would NOT have posted this to amfone.net, or anywhere else. I am not going to explain his health to everyone, and see no reason to do so, as that is Win's business and that of his family. I offered to list his items on amfone.net when I heard the news, and he agreed. Healthfully Yours Paul! Brian / wa5am -- Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them. - Bill Vaughan __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] Pre-Estate Sale in Texas
This came from a very good ham friend of mine in Texas. I have no idea why he is getting out of ham radio, but I hate to hear of it. Getting out of ham radio. Everything from my 3 ham shacks must go. I am selling as a lot to the highest bidder over $7500 (cash). High bidder will be notified on June 15, 2007. Send bids via email or U.S.P.S. Items for auction are: Complete AM vintage station that includes BC-610E, spare tubes and tuning units, Collins 75A3, B&W 5100, Hammarlund HQ-110A VHF, (2) Heathkit Seneca 6 & 2 meter transmitters, Heath DX-60, HG-10B, and HR-10. Vintage SSB/CW includes: Drake R4C, T4XC, MS4 and AC4; Ten-Tec Omni-D, Heath HW-100. State of the art: Icom 756 ProII, Ameritron AL-1200 amplifier, Palstar AT4K tuner; Yaesu FT857D with ATAS 120 Antenna Tuner; Brand New (never used) Flex Radio SDR-1000 with built-in antenna tuner. Heath SB-220 and Dentron Clippertron L amplifiers. Ameritron ALS-600 amplifier Ameritron ALS-500 amplifier (never used) LDG AT-1000 automatic KW antenna tuner. Several 2mtr/440 rigs and antennas 48 feet of Rohn 25 tower with base, wall bracket, rotor plate and Ham IV rotor. Mosely TA-33M triband beam. (All on ground and ready to transport). Miscellaneous test equipment, microphones, audio mixers, transmitters, transceivers, antenna tuners, tubes, parts, coax, antenna wire and antennas. EVERYTHING GOES! Please inquire/bid directly to W5WN - Jim at [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have talked with Jim / "Win" many times on most of the equipment he has listed here, and know he takes best of care of his equipment. I'm not sure about shipping, however some items obviously would be better as pick up only. You can work that out with Jim. -- Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them. - Bill Vaughan __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] #4 wire from mains? - they gotta be kidding
On 5/9/07, Larry Will <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: At Gates they had no idea what the branch circuit wire run distance is so they made a specification that probably could apply to worst case. I Love the Gates' manuals Larry. They are actually very good, however somewhat simplistic and even humorous on certain things like one section about powering up with both rectifiers says "..Are you feeling brave"! I think a lot of this was they wanted the users to be safe, rather than sorry, or worse, dead. Some of it is written as if some "appliance operator" would actually be doing the installation, setup, and applying power to the tower. Thanks for the thoughts! Brian __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] #4 wire from mains? - they gotta be kidding
I've been reading the Gates BC-1T manual and found two instances where they state that #4 wire should be used. One says: "3) ...provide #4 or larger primary wiring from entrance box to transmitter". The other is about carrier shift at 100% modulation: "9) Carrier shift: 3% or less between 0 and 100% modulation provided wire size in point 3 (above) is followed..". They have got to be kidding! Of course I know this is assuming possibly 24/7 commercial operation at the full KW, but still, #4 wire for a 1000 watt tx, PEP of 4000 watts w/100% modulation? What the heck am I missing here? My 200 amp mains (as the wire runs) to my shack junction box will be about 24 feet max, and then from the shack panel to the Gates will be no more than 12 feet. I plan to run #6 to the shack junction box from the 200 amp main, and then appropriate size to certain outlets in the shack. I will likely use #8 from the shack box through the wall to a 220 outlet for my Henry 3K Classic-X, and #6 to the Gates on separate circuits, but will NEVER have both of them going at the same time anyway. I suspect I will not use a wall outlet for the Gates and simply route the #6 wires directly to the primary terminals in the Gates, and use the panel breaker for emergency shutoff. Actually, for this short distance, mains to shack to rigs, I could probably get by with #8 so long as I don't run multiple KW rigs at one time ;) 73 Brian / wa5am -- Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them. - Bill Vaughan __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Connectors
On 5/9/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Rick, On most of the newer style connectors, the colored collars can be easily removed by cutting along the length with a pair of dikes. The result is a bare lug to which the wire may be crimped or soldered. Often times, I've been able to slide those collars off with a bit of force and turning, before soldering of course... __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] 3.878 & 3.892
On 5/8/07, D. Chester <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: That butt-hole has been around since I first heard him in 1970. He used to be part of a group that called themselves "alligators" that would meet on 3895. They were very blatant about deliberately jamming anyone who came near "their" frequency. They would just come on top of the QSO and start talking, and openly admit that they were "quarming". I recall one guy several times coming on top of my QSO, calling "CQ DX" and calling "KZ5AC", in the middle of the afternoon on 75. He remarked that "those AM'ers are so wide they are splattering all the way to 20m, so I just decided to join them and see if I could work any DX over the top of them". Don, K8RXW (Kenny) really showed his colors one night about two months ago and came down on 3890 and kept on telling us to move, calling us names, well, you can just imagine. I had enough of it and told him that if he didn't quit talking over others in our QSO that I would just move up to 92 and do the same thing to him on SSB. Well, things escalated, and Win/W5WM and myself did exactly that. I turned my Henry 3K export on full bore and moved to 92 SSB and so did Win. I actually tried to reason with them for a while, but they pretended not to hear me, but it was obvious they did since they couldn't even hear each other. Win became a little more involved and stayed around for an hour or so ;) They called him everything in the book, including making fun of his last name, which is Polish, calling him "pollock", and a slew of other things. They are like a bunch of children who have nothing more to talk about than AM operators. If they hear a carrier, they always say that's an AM'er. 73 Brian __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] T368 plate xfmr
On 5/8/07, Todd, KA1KAQ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On 5/8/07, Craig C. Heaton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Brian, > > What does this beast look like? I think I have one? Big, heavy, > sealed/potted, 115VAC on the primary, 3168VAC each side of center That sounds like it, Craig. I have one in my T-3 spares, unfortunately it was moved to the storage unit a while back with other iron, so I'm in the same boat. If you don't get an answer by this evening Brian, I'll pull the power supply drawer out when I get home and take a peek. It's clearly painted on the side, it's just hard to read from 26 miles away. Yeah, that's it Craig. Todd don't go to any trouble. I'm just trying to catalog all the dang stuff I have like that so I'll know what it is, and where it is. Mine is at another house, locked in a room. I rent the house out, so I really don't want to bother the tenant, but what the heck. I know they are 3000+, but curious about the current rating especially.. Thanks! Brian __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] T368 plate xfmr
I have a plate xfmr from a T3 packed away in storage. Can someone tell me what the voltage, pri/sec, and ratings are for these. Don't know if there were variations, however this one is potted and sealed if that helps. TIA Brian / wa5am ex - w5ami -- Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them. - Bill Vaughan __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] 3.878 & 3.892
Good point Jim ! I just realized the original subject line myself. Oh well. On 5/8/07, Jim Candela <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: What does a melted down mod transformer have to do with the subject of this email thread? __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. -- Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them. - Bill Vaughan __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] 3.878 & 3.892
On 5/8/07, Todd, KA1KAQ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On 5/8/07, Geoff/W5OMR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> http://amfone.net/Amforum/index.php?topic=11077.0 > For those that don't like going to amfone.net, here's the text (don't > know why you couldn't have said it here, Todd) Because you can't post photos here Geoff, and I didn't see the need for duplication. No one is forced to go anywhere they don't like, but considering the wealth of information and great resources available on amfone.net, it's hard to believe the average AMer (with no axe to grind) wouldn't make use of the site. Especially considering its rich history through Brian as a founder. It's available to all, and only as good as the AM community makes it through their contribution of material. I Agree Todd, and no reason we need to hash this out again. Amfone.net is a great resource and both have their intended purposes. As I've said before, there are bad apples in just about every email list and web based forums all over the net. BTW, you do not have to be a member of the amfone.net forum to view the posts on there! If you don't want to post, then so be it. The ONLY thing I have a problem with are blind links; such as "...take a look at this www.xyz123.com" without any mention of what the hell it is Anyway, thanks Todd for the info on the xfmrs. I just wish they weren't so heavy for shipping. I've got a mod xfmr I'd love to have redone for better freq. response, but no way I'd ship it. 73 Brian __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Gates BC-1T
Don, Embedded replies/more questions below: On 5/6/07, D. Chester <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: "I'd also like to hear from anyone that has tuned it to 160. Will it go there without mods, other than re-tapping coils, etc." I changed out the fixed capacitors in the output circuit. Scaled them all down proportionally from 1230 kc to 160m, and reduced the number of active turns in the fixed coil. Whether or not you can just retune it depends on the original broadcast frequency. I suspect you could just retune it if the original frequency was at the top end of the BC band. Do you recall what values of fixed capacitance on C11 - C14 did the trick for 160? I'm also seriously wanting to allow it to go on 80 too, but that might require some sort of variable cap, or pop-in fixed caps in series with the others. If you were to dual band it, what would you do on the output section? Or would you even consider it ;) "What sort of drive do the drivers require from an external VFO, exciter?" I modified the oscillator unit in mine. Changed the xtal oscillator stage into a grounded grid VFO buffer. Grounded the control grid, disconnected the feedback capacitor from the cathode, and ran a coupling capacitor to a BNC connector on the back of the osc unit to feed the VFO output to the cathode of the 12BY7. It drives well with 50 ohms output from the VFO @ about 200-250 milliwatts. I removed the frequency adjust capacitors from the xtal oscillator, and mounted a variable capacitor with a real shaft for a knob in the place of one of the xtal frequency adjust trimmers, and used that capacitor to tune the resonant circuit between the 12BY7 stages from the front panel. Otherwise, you have to open the transmitter, remove the cover from the osc unit, and take an insulated tuning wand to adjust the slug tuned coil every time you change frequency. I had to remove about 1/3 of the turns from the slug tuned coil to make it resonate all across 160m. Same here Don, I wonder if L3 and C9 on the output of the osc would have enough range for 80 meters. Of course I can't forget the output of the driver stage either. Looks like I would have some concern with C15 and C7. C15 in particular since it's fixed. Was the plate choke on the finals (L9 I think) okay, or did you have to replace it with something else. I guess I could wait and see if it smokes ;) Ameritron and P. Dahl has some nice ones that will easily cover 160 and 80 meters. BTW, thanks to all who have responded with the very helpful info. I've got a folder growing in thickness with all the notes. I should be getting the transmitter next week or the week after. Also, in case anyone finds a large transmitter that is too far to drive for pickup, there is a special service provided by North American Van Lines just for this sort of thing. Email me directly, and I can put you in touch with the right person. The price w/insurance will be a lot less than what you might think. You don't have to do anything, nor does the shipper. They take it from the seller, and bring it right into your shack, or wherever you want it. 73 Brian / wa5am ex - w5ami __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] 3.878 & 3.892
On 5/7/07, Jim Wilhite <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I just wandered into the shack and turned up the volume on my receiver. It was setting on 3.885 and I could hear only a weak carrier, so I tuned up then down through the subject frequencies. I hear nothing, nothing of the SSB bunch. Has something happened of which I am ignorant? I doubt it Jim. Since there is little or no AM activity in the "window", they have nothing to talk/gripe and complain about. If you ever just sit and listen to those guys on 3892, Bernie, Kenny, and the rest, all they seem to have for subject material is "those lousy AM'ers", They commonly will ID with for example, "...this is K8RXW and AM is trash". He's one guy I'd love to meet up with at a hamfest one of these days Brian / wa5am __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Gates BC-1T
On 5/7/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: You can see how I interfaced my DDS VFO (about 9 volts peak-to-peak output) to the oscillator section of the BC-1T on my website at http://www.wd8das.net/Gates/GatesOsc.jpg The stock crystal switch had additional positions available so I just changed where the stop tab was and made it a three-position switch: F1, F2, and VFO. Put a BNC on the bottom of the osc/buffer module for the VFO signal to enter, and it works great. I've not had any trouble with the RF output of the buffer running in the same harness as the power supply lines, but as Don points out it is pretty dumb that way and should probably be changed. But it works OK in mine as-is, so far. Thanks Steve. That info will be helpful, I'm sure. I just printed the manual so now I can at least have something to look at until the 1T gets here. The Flex can output as little as 100mw, however I'm not sure how stable the output is at that level... 73 Brian __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Gates BC-1T
On 5/6/07, D. Chester <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: "Now I'd be interested in what folks think, pro and con about the 1T. I happen to think it's one of the neatest looking Gates in that power class." There is where you and I would have to disagree. I think the BC1-T has to be the ugliest excuse for a broadcast transmitter ever made! The epitome of its ugliness is that hump that pertrudes out, down at the bottom of the cabinet, under the door, over the grille for the air intake filter. Also the ridiculous little triangular shaped viewing window. If they had made it adequate in size and rectangular in shape, you would actually be able to see the 833A's clearly without having to move just to the exact correct position in front of the cabinet. But mine didn't cost me a penny except for the trouble of picking it up and converting it, so I can't look a gift horse in the mouth. Once I got it going, mine works very well. HeeHee... Well since you have one, I can't take any offense on your idea of it being an ugly one. I guess it's all personal opinion on that aspect, but I do see your point Don. it's sort of like a bulldog. Some of them are so damned ugly they are cute. I know, I've got one ugly/cute one ;) "I'd also like to hear from anyone that has tuned it to 160. Will it go there without mods, other than re-tapping coils, etc." I changed out the fixed capacitors in the output circuit. Scaled them all down proportionally from 1230 kc to 160m, and reduced the number of active turns in the fixed coil. Whether or not you can just retune it depends on the original broadcast frequency. I suspect you could just retune it if the original frequency was at the top end of the BC band. This one was up there around 1250 so I suspect I'll have to do similar to what you have for 160. I also plan to get it on 80 meters later down the road. I modified the oscillator unit in mine. Changed the xtal oscillator stage into a grounded grid VFO buffer. Grounded the control grid, disconnected the feedback capacitor from the cathode, and ran a coupling capacitor to a BNC connector on the back of the osc unit to feed the VFO output to the cathode of the 12BY7. It drives well with 50 ohms output from the VFO @ about 200-250 milliwatts. That sounds GREAT. I ultimately want to use the Flex SDR-1000 as a low power VFO/Exciter and receiver. Of course the Flex can run up to 25 watts continuous duty, but I'd really like to get by with much less RF drive. I removed the frequency adjust capacitors from the xtal oscillator, and mounted a variable capacitor with a real shaft for a knob in the place of one of the xtal frequency adjust trimmers, and used that capacitor to tune the resonant circuit between the 12BY7 stages from the front panel. Otherwise, you have to open the transmitter, remove the cover from the osc unit, and take an insulated tuning wand to adjust the slug tuned coil every time you change frequency. I had to remove about 1/3 of the turns from the slug tuned coil to make it resonate all across 160m. Other mods: I modified the control circuit to run the relays on DC. The a.c. contactor relays sound like a chain saw running, and nothing I did would quieten them. Sounds like a good idea there too Also, I replaced the mod reactor with a potted unit. The original one talked back so badly that I could just barely crack the mic gain before it started accoustical feedback. That bothers me... maybe they are not all the same. Mod reactors are hard to find, especially potted, sealed ones. I do have a spare RCA reactor, 60hy @ 650ma, but it's open frame too. I modified the cooling fan circuit to run them at half voltage. They still run, and adequately cool, but make much less noise. Originally they sounded like a vacuum cleaner running. Basically, the transmitter was designed to be remotely controlled from the studio. With the noisy a.c. relays and fans, and loud mod reactor, it was totally unsuitable to be located anywhere in the same room as the operating position. Would the fan even be needed if you ran it at the 250 watt low power position? Likely not. This one also has solid state rectifiers, so no heat from down there. At the 1KW setting, I wonder if four large muffin fans somehow positioned to blow on each 833 would be adequate? I added CW capability to mine, but that's too long a story to tell here. Don't plan to do that. I'll use my Flex and Henry amp (if needed) for CW. Another change - I couldn't get enough grid drive for the 833A's in the final, even on the orginal broadcast frequency. For 160, I replaced the original final amp grid /driver plate coil with one of similar size, made from air core (miniductor) stock, and that brought up the grid drive about 40%. The original one is wound on a bakelite coil, using close spaced Litz wire. It's probably OK for the lower frequencies, but I suspect 160m is a little too high for Litz wire to operate efficien
Re: [AMRadio] Gates BC-1T
On 5/6/07, crawfish <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 36 inches wide,32 inches deep, and 78 inches high.Source www.radiomuseum.org . Joe W4AAB Great Joe! I'm set now. Thanks to all for the replies. Now I'd be interested in what folks think, pro and con about the 1T. I happen to think it's one of the neatest looking Gates in that power class. I'd also like to hear from anyone that has tuned it to 160. Will it go there without mods, other than re-tapping coils, etc. What sort of drive do the drivers require from an external VFO, exciter? 73 Brian / wa5am __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Gates BC-1T
On 5/6/07, D. Chester <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The shipping weight is 900 lbs according to the manual. I moved mine in a little S-10 pickup. I removed the heavy transformers, tubes, front door and side and rear panels and that made it light enough for two people to move it using a refrigerator dolly. Made the move in two trips. The older Gates kw, the BC1-F weighs in at 2800 lbs! Don, k4kyv Thanks Don. Do you happen to have the exact dimensions for the 1T? The shipping agent needs that along with the weight. 73 Brian / wa5am __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] Gates BC-1T
I've been looking at a lot of BC rigs for the past week, and have a lead another one. Don't know how many I'm going to end up with before it's over ;) Question I have on the 1T is weight. I am considering getting a moving company on this one and need a close approximate weight for this if anyone has it somewhere. Thanks in advance. 73 Brian / wa5am -- Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them. - Bill Vaughan __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] FS: Gates BC-1H at HamCom
There are two BC-1H's that will be available during HamCom in Plano this year. Both are working units, ready to go on 160 meters as is with simple re-tuning. I have already spoken for one of them. The other is missing only a panel meter, otherwise totally complete. I may have a source on a meter that will work. They must both be picked up and the transaction made at the same time due to time constraints of the seller. This is a one kilowatt rig using a pair of 833's modulated by a pair of 833's. Again, complete except for one panel meter. If you are interested, and going to HamCom, please contact me OFF-LIST for more details and price. Please do not wait until the last minute, as I need to contact the seller to confirm the sale(s). I can likely get some photos of the unit as well. Email me direct off the list at ars.w5ami "at" gmail.com. Change the "at" with a @ of course. 73 Brian / wa5am - ex w5ami -- Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them. - Bill Vaughan __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] WAS:Spy radio - Swapmeet and Auction Ethics
On 5/1/07, Peter Markavage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thursday with a "vendor pass". We do love it. Dayton opens to the masses Friday morning. Yeah it was Thursday Pete. Been a while since I've gone. Never will forget how awful my feet felt when we finally left on Saturday, and we still didn't cover all the grounds outside. __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] WAS:Spy radio - Swapmeet and Auction Ethics
On 5/1/07, Jim Wilhite <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: What rattles my cage is a fest will have set up times for vendors. They do not allow anyone else in the building. These jerks go around a buy stuff from each other before anyone else has a chance. I also refuse to sell to those types before the fest opens. Ohhh! Fridays at Dayton with a Vendor pass! Gotta love it... __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] Re: W6BM / John
On 4/28/07, A.R.S. - W5AMI <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Does someone know how I can get in touch with John / W6BM? Thanks for all the help from the great members of this list! I failed to let everyone know that I DID make contact with John/W6BM... thanks to Bill Smith. John has been most helpful about the Collins 20K, sending photos, schematics, etc. I had some corrective surgery to my lower neck bones this past Friday, and failed to let the list know I was in touch with John. Hopefully I'll be myself in a few weeks ;) Thanks for all the help! 73 Brian / w5ami __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Collins 20K
On 4/21/07, Bob Peters <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Brian...The 20K was pre war,... Check with JB Jenkins W5EU...He is the keeper of all that history... JB is in Redoak,TX E Mail is [EMAIL PROTECTED] He can tell you most anything or send an e mail to Jay Miller KK5IM at [EMAIL PROTECTED] He has loads of history as well... Hi Bob, Do you know another email address for W5EU? That one bounced, and I never got a reply from Jay MillerThanks! Brian __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] W6BM / John
Does someone know how I can get in touch with John / W6BM? I can't find a good email address for him. I want to speak with him about his Collins 20K, since it appears I will be getting one myself. I've tried to email Dave Knepper who I thought might know some information on this transmitter, but no replies, even though he is a member of this list. Not sure if my private email address is getting rejected by his ISP or what. If you do know an email address for W6BM, please send to me privately, I would really appreciate it. 73 Brian / w5ami -- Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them. - Bill Vaughan __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Stuck Set Screw
On 4/26/07, Rick Brashear <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: COOL! I'll locate my old battery charger and give this a try. Thanks Brian! Rick BTW Rick, if you do try this and decide to use Lye (sodium hydroxide), be real careful with that stuff man! I'm sure you probably already know this, however I thought I should include my warning. Strong alkali loves human skin and flesh, and it will literally melt it away if concentrated. When I use it, I only use a small amount, and add as I deem necessary. You can put your hands in it to remove things so long as it's dilute and you wash your hands right away under lots of pure water until the "slick" feeling is gone, but NEVER put your hands in concentrated sodium (or potassium) hydroxide!!! In it's own way, it is just as bad as strong acid. Brian __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Stuck Set Screw
Something you might try if all else fails, and before drilling, is Reverse Electrolysis. I have used this technique many times in the past for restoration of artifacts which were badly oxidized or rusted with great success. What you would need for a small knob is the following: 1) A small metal pan with sides high enough to immerse the knob in liquid. 2) Sodium Carbonate (sodium hydroxide works best, however may be too caustic for the knob and remove the finish). Sodium Carbonate aka "washing power" should do fine. 3) Water 4) Small auto battery charger w/short circuit protection. 3 to 10 amps Mix about 1/8 cup of the washing powder with a gallon of water and fill the pan enough to cover the knob, or at least the metal insert and set screw. Attach the positive (+) to the metal pan and the negative lead to the set screw. Be sure you don't reverse this, as it will actually rust the iron even more if you do! Also make sure the point where the connection is made with the metal insert does not touch the metal pan! Turn on the charger and you should see some bubbling action coming from the set screw. If not, you either don't have a good connection, or you need to add some more washing powder. Let it sit and work for a day or so, but keep an eye on the knob finish, as I'm not certain what it will do. The electrical charge should have no effect on the knob, but the washing powder might, over time. The process should break down and dissolve ALL rust, and free the set screw from the brass. Again, be sure the (+) is connected to the metal pan and the (-) is attached to the set screw! Not sure how you can get a connection to the set screw, but maybe an allen wrench stuck into it would serve as a good connector. Brian / w5ami __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
FOR SALE REPLIES was Re: [AMRadio] FS: Boatanchors and Related Stuff
On 4/24/07, Phil LaMarche <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I want the slicer if it is available after radio's go. Phil I'd like to ask once more that people DO NOT reply to a FS item they are interested in, back to the list, and especially "quoting" the entire FS list back in your reply. We have been over this time and time again, like beating a dead horse. Before replying to a post, please think WHO you _really_ want you send your comments to, and think about trimming the excess from the previous post. What you want to buy is between YOU and the SELLER. No one else really cares what you want to buy, at least not 300+ members... I will start adding this to the "three strike rule" we have in place on this list. Too many members send me private emails complaining about this, and I am growing very tired of it. Read the rules before you post or reply to this list. The link to the rules are at the bottom of each post sent to this email list. Thank You! Brian / w5ami __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Collins 20K
On 4/21/07, Bob Peters <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Brian...The 20K was pre war,... Check with JB Jenkins W5EU...He is the keeper of all that history... JB is in Redoak,TX E Mail is [EMAIL PROTECTED] He can tell you most anything or send an e mail to Jay Miller KK5IM at [EMAIL PROTECTED] He has loads of history as well... Thanks for that info Bob. I'll see what they can tell me. 73 Brian / w5ami __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] Collins 20K
I have a line on a Collins 20K which I am probably going to get. Does anyone have any information on this transmitter, manuals, photos, etc? I have not seen it yet, however it is supposed to be in very good condition. All HV power supply and mod xfmr is gone, but everything else is there, except the 833 finals and mods. I have most of what I need for the power supplies, and a mod reactor from an RCA BTA-1 which I think will work fine. Paul/VJB, do you know anything about this beast? 73 Brian / w5ami -- Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them. - Bill Vaughan __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] 3870/QRM
On 4/19/07, Todd, KA1KAQ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On 4/19/07, Bob Peters <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Yaaa But ya all need to go to a TEXAS Hamfest... Be careful what you wish for, Bob. I'll be living down in 4-Land soon, and fully expect and plan to attend Belton and the other 'big' fests. The only thing ever stopping me has been the distance-to-cost ratio. Went to Hamcation in Orlando 2 years ago, was disappointed to say the least. But then, I went on Friday instead of Saturday, which is the big day here in the northeast. Apparently Saturday is when most folks arrive at Hamcation. As far as the food, mom always referred to me as the family garbage disposal. I cook a pretty mean Rib eye, chicken, and grilled Marlin steaks. But I won't compare it to the Texas cooking, even after I try it. Food is my second favorite thing in life, most days. Agreed on the healthfood stuff, too. I can only stand bunny food in small portions. Todd, If you go to Belton, I'll make the 500 mile drive myself for the first time, just to see your face when you try some Texas BBQ and other vittles of the region! You also need to think about coming to the Mena hamfest in Queen Wilhelmina state park atop Rich mountain. Bring your RV so you can park alongside the others with their fiddles, banjos and guitars for some great folk music at night, and a whole lot of story telling, BS, and lies... Oh, and I can't forget to mention some good beer drinking to make it even more fun for those who partake. 73 Brian __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Re: the post about amfone.net post last week
On 4/19/07, Jim Wilhite <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: That kind of behavior makes me embarrassed to live in the U.S. Don. But Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy and many others including Minnie Pearl had a way of funning about it in a pleasant way. Amen Jim! Well put. __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] the post about amfone.net post last week...
On 4/19/07, Peter Markavage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: It's no longer a secret government program. The plan is to asphalt or concrete every piece of land between New York and Phily and turn it into the largest mall in the world. If they ever dug up all the asphalt, concrete, bricks, etc. there, I'd love to go over just 1000 sq. feet of that with a good metal detector. No telling what fortunes in old Colonial coins lay there for the taking... Brian __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] 3870/QRM
On 4/19/07, Craig C. Heaton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Gotta ask, yes I'm stirring the pot, no harm intended. The flags, is this a southern thing? Craig, now looking for my nomex, Hee Hee.. Yeah, it has a faded Rebel flag in the background and looks really stud! Just kidding. Brian / w5ami __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] the post about amfone.net post last week...
On 4/18/07, Todd, KA1KAQ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: There's never an excuse to lump everyone into one, big category for the sake of expediency. I, personally, am sorry that this happened, and once again assure you that the vast majority of us actually 'up north' do not think of southerner AMers as anything less than our fellow radio equals. Not all SSBers are bad either, it just seems more difficult to find the good 'uns. We have more than our share of jerks up here, and they aren't mode-specific. 73, ~ Todd, KA1KAQ Hey Todd (and others), I know you don't agree with this sort of thing, and I know many of the guys up north don't, however, as you mentioned, those sort of statements should be well thought out before posting. I guess what really surprises me is that no one else bothered to tell him/them that it was a bit of generalizing of folks near "Texarkana". That's "5 land"... I still take the "moron land" statement as a global issue with folks in this area. It should be clarified, if that's not what the original poster of that statement intended. Thanks Todd, you're a good guy and I know all of us around here think the same way. 73 Brian / w5ami __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] the post about amfone.net post last week...
Now I can see some light on why Jim posted his message last week. I wanted nothing more than to try and be fair, and not take sides on this list, however after seeing this thread today, I had to react. My post is on page three of this thread, and the basic gist of my post is about the way some want to attempt to mimic the accents of us in the south, and call us "moron landers". Granted, the thread is about "slopbucket operators", but to globally call those of us in the area of Texarkana "moron landers" just takes the cake with me. See the thread here: http://amfone.net/Amforum/index.php?topic=10844.40 Making fun of people's accent or dialect on ham radio is inexcusable. This is not just an SSB operator thing. We in the south know we sound different than you in the north, but it has nothing to do with our IQ or ability to perform the same daily things those up in the north do. You guys sound different to us too... -- Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them. - Bill Vaughan __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Missing Key to a Henry Power AMP.
On 4/17/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Good evening: During my last move, I lost the key to my Henry 2K2 Power Amp. I purchased this Amp. Some time a go as none working. I now have the time, but do not have the key that fits it. I wonder if all 2K2 units share the same lock? If they do, I would be more then pleased to purchase a copy. Call Henry Radio - 800 877-7979, as they still have a lot of parts from the old amps which they don't build anymore. If anything, they could answer your question about the key fitting all units. GL! Brian / w5ami __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] Schematic CAD's?
I used to have a CAD program for drawing schematics and it seems to be long gone on some old hard drive packed away. Can anyone recommend an easy to use one? Free would be nice, however I'd be willing to plunk down a few for a good one. Thanks & 73 Brian / w5ami -- Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them. - Bill Vaughan __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
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On 4/16/07, rbethman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Just MY $0.002 worth, BUT Don is a top drawer "Class Act"! I've dealt with him in some of his offers. Precisely as described, and he packs EXTREMELY well! I agree. Don has been like the AMRadio List online hamfest for a long time. Always has interesting items at a bargain compared to most other outlets. For the newer members of this list that don't know Don, I assure you that you can't go wrong if you see something you need he has listed. w5ami __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] RCA BTA-5T Transmitter
On 4/16/07, david knepper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Jim, I would think that this transmitter ran more than 5 KW I would say "a very convervative 5K" with lots of headroom. Just the way I like them. Brian / w5ami __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] Repling to FOR SALE ADS on list
On 4/11/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: hi Don' I would like both Greenlee Chassis Punches, 5/8 and 3/4 inch Another reminder to ALL members: When you reply to a For Sale Ad, please reply directly to the seller by pasting his email address into the TO: box of your email client, and remove any reference to the list address. We have been through this time and time again, and I really don't want to have to get into another big discussion about it. This is covered in general with paragraph 4 under "Inappropriate Submissions" on the list guidelines at: http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] Fwd: FS: T-368/E
-- Forwarded message -- From: Walter Wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Apr 8, 2007 7:12 PM Subject: FS: T-368/E To: "amradio@mailman.qth.net" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have for sale a T-368, model E. It was refurbished at Pirmasens Army Depot. I need to let this one go to a good home, as I just don't use it enough anymore. Some pictures can be seen at http://r-390a.us/T368.htm, and I can email more pics. Contact me at wewilsonjr at gmail dot com if interested. Spare modulator tubes, a spare power tube, and manual will be included. Asking price is $2200. I'm located in Augusta, GA. Walter - KK4DF -- Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them. - Bill Vaughan __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] 833 Homebrew by W5TOP & N5DUP
I just got these photo's from my good friend Paul/N5DUP in West Texas. Soon to be on the air out there. With the help of Charles/W5TOP, Paul/N5DUP built this from misc. parts from an old Gates BC transmitter and other sources (one item from me). Appears to have link coupled output. A single 833 modulated by 810's. The mods can be seen in the lower section lit up. A Ranger is built right into the unit as a VFO/exciter. They built this and finished it about 5 years ago, then Paul got involved in some more important issues, so it's never been on the air. Paul just recently came back on the air and plans to get this beast on the air soon. http://w5ami.net/n5dup/833x810s-3.jpg http://w5ami.net/n5dup/Finished-2.jpg Just too cool! Brian / w5ami -- Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them. - Bill Vaughan __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Rebuttal to K4KYV
He is a goner guys. He signed up just this morning to do nothing but bash AM. Sometimes I let them in without really knowing who they are, or what their intent is. __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] The AM list/forum thread
Okay folks! This has gotten very confusing for many, and I think it's time to move on to other topics. First, I've seen replies on here about the fact I am closing down the AM Forum!! I can't do that, and wouldn't if I could. I was talking about THIS email list, which has NOTHING to do with the am forums on amfone.net!!! Read the emails before you reply!! Please _DO_ get back to something else. Nuf said here! 73 Brian / w5ami -- Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them. - Bill Vaughan __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] AM Forum
On 4/3/07, Stevan A. White <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'm not one to intentionally stir up strife so I will only say that I have to go along with Jim on this issue. I have been a broadcast engineer for twenty-some years with more AM experience than many of my broadcast peers. I love radio. That's why this is my hobby AND my vocation. For some silly reason I feel that occasionally I have something to offer here. Like Jim, I have posted viable comments and been belittled, ignored and once or twice thanked off-list. When I saw Jim's suggestion about the other forum, I checked into it and signed up. Whoa Stevan! I don't think Jim is talking about this email reflector, unless I missed the boat somewhere. If you have been belittled on this email reflector, please send me the details privately and I will look into it. Brian / w5ami __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] AM activity from 5-land
On 4/3/07, D. Chester <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Now, there is a contingent of rabid, anti-AM, Extra class operators in 5-land, many from the Houston area, who just fire right up on top of any existing AM QSO they choose, and then proceed to gripe about the AM QRM. I call them a dead-air group, because one of their tactics is to simply monitor the frequency and not transmit, for periods ranging anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour or more, but just the instant that someone outside their little "group" fires up near the frequency, especially if that person is on AM, the frequency is suddenly "in use". I have monitored their conversations a few times (little else to do, since I don't hear much, if any, AM in that part of the band) and heard them conspiring to send a massive number of complaints to Riley about the "deliberate interference" and "splatter" from the AM'ers. I have never heard anything from the FCC on this, but remember what happened when the "No-Traffic" net conspired to send in complaints about Ashtabula Bill on 7290 kc/s. Get a video camera and video/audio your rx for 30 minutes with you in the room and get it recorded Don! There are some 4 landers on 3725 (W5RED is one of them) that do the same thing. Next time I ask if the freq. is in use after listening for 20 minutes and he comes on and says "O YES, it is", I'm going to do just that, send it to Riley H. If we don't start to do something about it, there is no need us griping about them either. __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] AM Forum
On 4/3/07, Todd, KA1KAQ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Well Jim, I appreciate your position and opinions in the matter, I'm just sorry you think that starting or moving to yet another board is the best recourse. I know there are some nitwits in the northeast and I'll say this again. I think the problem lies in the fact there are very few people in this area active on amfone.net. In the QSO forum, there is a lot of chit chat of "locals" who relate to one another because they know each other from local hamfests, QSO's on the air, etc. I think the real solution would be to somehow entice hams from the areas not covered so well currently on amfone.net to join up and become a "part of the family". Feeling like the "red headed step child" is not good regardless if it's one person or many. I think Todd has a real point about too many choose to use the internet instead of getting on the damned air! Not only has the internet hurt hamfests in a big way, I also think it has put a real damper on people actually wanting to fire up their rigs and actually talk! Maybe I should close down AMRadio for a few months and see what happens! I am as guilty as anyone, as I spend way too much time in front of a CRT, but it's also my job as a programmer. I will say this too; I am not a one mode man. Some of us think it's AM or nothing, and that's fine, but what I do have a problem with are a handful of AM'ers right here in my neck of the woods who chatter about me or someone else they "consider" an AM'er to be found somewhere talking on SSB. That is the sort of petty crap that that we can do without in ham radio. Also, there are a lot of folks out there who would love to operate AM, however they have been made to feel less than dirt because they tried operating with their rice box. I've heard it happen, and I don't like it. Are we AM'ers, or boatanchor operators? Seems there is this idea that if you operate AM, you have got to use something made before you were born. I have both old and new stuff myself, and I will operate AM with either. I think AM would be a lot more popular if we welcomed the use of appliance rigs along with everything else. Why not? Well, I'm getting off track here, but this whole thing has to do with attitude, and I think we should all think about what we say, don't say, and how we treat others in general. Just because there are a lot of rednecks and kooks on 75 meters does not mean we have to follow their antics. One last comment about the AM nets in the 3880 to 3890 region; I know some of you on this list belong to a couple of these nets. PLEASE zero beat your NCS and spread the word too!! Having a net on 3885 where folks are everywhere from 3881 to 3888 checking in, basically eliminates the possibility for others who wish to operate in that little window from doing so ...it's just good operating practice. w5ami __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] AM Forum
On 4/2/07, Bill Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: First of all, from what can be heard, the group isn't large, in spite of what they would like it to be. It would appear there are 1 or 2 stations with others that follow on. The offenders apparently run a tremendous amount of power. They are also apparently unusually if not oddly committed, as they can be found there 365 days a year. Second of all, they have taken the belated courtesy of moving at least slightly off frequency (perhaps 1kHz) during the AMI net. At calmer moments they move off the frequency altogether. That should give you and other AM operators the opportunity to check in. It would be very welcome if you would operate AM on the AM calling frequency before they get started to remind them that they have moved in on a very active AM frequency, or suggest to them that they really are interfering. I am, however, afraid any attempt at the latter would only reinforce their intent. I understand 3870 has been a popular AM frequency for approximately 25 years, well before the SSB guys in TX took up their roost. I know they were not active when I first participated in AM fifteen years ago. In any event 3870 is currently identified by the ARRL as the West Coast AM call in frequency. It would be a pleasure to think they would be gentlemen enough to find a meeting place outside the AM window. Bill, I guess I don't get it. First of all, what does any of this have to do with the original topic posted? Second, what would you have us "5 landers" do? Fight your battles for you guys in 6 Land? This SSB group is a lot bigger than the 2 or 3 you suggest, and I for one am not going to lay a carrier on them just because I can! What exactly are you asking or suggesting "us 5 landers" do for you? There are groups of 6 and 7 landers that get in between 3880 and 3890 daily on SSB. Do you think we would suggest you "6 landers" just take care of that for us? Maybe I'm missing the big point here... 73 w5ami __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] AM Forum
On 4/2/07, Bill Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I for one would like to see 5-land AM activity on 3870. We seem to have a very active, if few in number, contingent of SSB operator(s) on the West Coast Calling Frequency. Where are AM operators? There is only one station from Oklahoma who checks in regularly to the West Coast AMI net, Wednesday's at 8:00pm, 7:00pm Central Time. He also participates in groups that form on other nights of the week. If there are > 100 stations operating AM in Texas, why none on 3870? Bill, There is a large SSB group in Texas on 3870 every night, all night long. I have checked into the AMI net on 3870 myself, but only when the band went long and the SSB guys in TX couldn't hear me, and I couldn't hear them. The time your AMI starts is prime time for this Texas SSB group, and I would be breaking rules if I jumped in on AM right on top of them to check in. __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] AM Forum
On 4/2/07, Peter Markavage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: During a rough count, I see approximately 100 members from 5 land. Of BTW Pete, how did you make this count? This is something Gary would probably be interested in. I truly think he would want to create ways to reach out to the entire USA, particularly with numbers like those. Maybe a Poll on amfone to simply let members click which district they are (physically) in would help determine if things are skewed... w5ami __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] AM Forum
On 4/2/07, Peter Markavage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: During a rough count, I see approximately 100 members from 5 land. That in itself is a concern. 6% of the total population (1550 members) are from 5 land? What has happened to them all? Or should I say, why have they not joined? There are likely 100 AM'ers in Texas alone... The mid-west section of the monthly Collins AM net is a good example of the number of hams in this area. 73 Brian __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Otis / K5SWK on the air 3880
On 3/25/07, Geoff/W5OMR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: ... I'm certainly glad to see he's got at least a -little- bit of a spark of interest left in him. We need to keep letting him know just how much we enjoy his presence on the air. The family issues (that I won't go into) took a lot of spark out of Otis, and I think some of that can be remedied by our show of how he inspires us. He is one great AM'er, at least to those of us here in the area. Otis and Jim/K5BAI - "the old dog", almost have a language of their own, and I personally admire them dearly. It would truly be a hoot to get a recording of Otis and Jim in QSO doing their thing... __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] VJB Paul Reception Report
On 3/25/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Think we are seeing signs of the global warming issue appear on H.F. propagation. Or maybe spring is finally coming. Somehow I don't think "Global Warming" has anything to do with this. HF propagation has done odd things for many years, and this is not that odd. I'd prefer not to get the "global warming" issue mixed into AM radio or HF propagation since it does seem to be such a political issue at this time...;) __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] Sort of off topic, but real awesome
Kent/KA5MIR sent me these links. 345KV supply switches being shut off. The switches did their job, however the voltage had a brief delay in the idea of being turned off and decided to complain a bit! http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8301293089993443959&q=voltage http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3005249485929960832&q=switch -- Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them. - Bill Vaughan __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Otis / K5SWK on the air 3880
On 3/25/07, Geoff/W5OMR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: who's transmitter? Larry/WD5CFJ (?) furnished Otis with a small Alinco rig that is only running 25 watts on AM, however I did manage to hear him pretty good, but it was noisy and I'm sure the recordings I got of him will not be the best due to that. John/BXO was there with Otis, and mentioned that they were going to get his big rig going soon. Something about a variac. __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] Otis / K5SWK on the air 3880
Otis/K5SWK is on the air right now (7:45PM CDT) A rare event, at least in recent times... 73 Brian / w5ami -- Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them. - Bill Vaughan __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Re: Source for HV ceramic caps online?
On 3/14/07, Ed Sieb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Why don't you share it with the rest of us, Brian? Ed, VA3ES Leeds & RF Parts __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] Re: Source for HV ceramic caps online?
On 3/14/07, A.R.S. - W5AMI <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I need a plate bypass cap, .0047 @ 6KV minimum. Does anyone know a I think I've found a source thanks to those who replied to me directly. Thanks! w5ami __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] Source for HV ceramic caps online?
I need a plate bypass cap, .0047 @ 6KV minimum. Does anyone know a source online where I can order one ASAP. Preferably a website that publishes their darn prices too. So many won't do that. Mouser used to carry some close to this, but say they are obsolete. Thanks, Brian / w5ami -- Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them. - Bill Vaughan __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] AMRadio FAQ and Rules for posting
All members should read this new document pertaining to posting and usage of this email list. http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html 73 - w5ami __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] Two New Co-Admins - WELCOME
I have the pleasure of announcing that we have two new co-administrators for the AM Reflector to help monitor and maintain the 10+ year old list. Please join in my appreciation to Jim/W5JO, and Kent/KA5MIR for their willingness to help keep this email list going as it has over the last several years. I have the utmost trust and faith with both these gentlemen in their judgement and ability to maintain the list in anyway they see fit. As of now, we have three co-admins (in no particular order): Paul/WA3VJB Kent/KA5MIR Jim/W5JO Until further notice, I will maintain the ownership of this list, but know things can change with time. I am scheduled to have surgery later this month, and have no clue to how long I could be incapacitated, and have complete trust in these three gentlemen to carry on with the tradition we've had as a "gentlemanly group" for all the years we've been going. Please welcome these new admins, and respect their decisions in helping run the AM Radio email list. I have full confidence in their new roll with this list. Vry 73 All. Brian / w5ami -- Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them. - Bill Vaughan __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Brid Wattmeter for Sale
On 3/6/07, Jim Wilhite <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have a Bird 4411 peak reading wattmeter for sale. If you are not familiar with the 4411 it uses only one slug to read from 2-30 megacycles and reads power in the following steps. 10 watts, 30, 100, 300, 1000, 3000 and 10 KW. The power range is selected by a rotary switch on the front of the meter. The 4410 is the same meter yet will not power by AC mains. You can read about the meter at the following link, assuming it works correctly. http://www.rfparts.com/bird.html#multi The 4411 is powered by 110 or 230 VAC (switch selectable) or by a single 9 volt battery for field use. I am selling the meter with the slug for the above range. New the meter from Bird is over 700 dollars plus the slug. It has type N connectors and has just a few scuffs on the case, not many. $450. Plus shipping. Wow Jim! Sure wish I had known you had this about four months back, before I got mine. That is one nice meter 73 Brian / w5ami __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Megger
On 2/13/07, Rick Brashear <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Great! Thanks, Brian. I knew of the HI-POT tester, but didn't know the difference. I appreciate the heads up. Rick I said "...a megger will lead you to a false positive." I should have said "...a megger COULD lead you to a false positive." Brian __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Megger
On 2/13/07, Rick Brashear <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Brian, I'll use it to test transformers, chokes, etc. I am asking about the right instrument? No doubt, I am as green as a gourd on this one. Thanks, Rick You might consider a HI-POT tester for that instead, Rick. You can find them on ePay from time to time at a fairly good price. Without applying actual test voltage to that iron, a megger will lead you to a false positive. I would like to get one myself, however it's one of those things you don't use that often and gathers dust. 73 Brian / w5ami __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Megger
On 2/13/07, Rick Brashear <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: List: If you were going to buy an inexpensive megger, which ones would you consider? I want to get something that can reliably tell me if I have a problem, but it doesn't need to be a super duper model. I would appreciate any suggestions as I have never owned or even used one. What are you going to use it for Rick? __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Thermocouple rf ammeter
Thanks for all the great comments and advice on this guys! I really appreciate it. 73 Brian / w5ami __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Thermocouple rf ammeter
On 2/10/07, Rbethman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Brian, GOOD DEAL! Until you poke around, you don't know if YOU are supposed to supply the thermocouple OR if it is INTERNAL. Yours is INTERNAL and already supplied AND matched to the meter. Life is GOOD! Makes it very simple. I guess I'm still concerned with the meter itself being in-line with just one leg of the feed-line causing an imbalance. Guess I just need to hook her up and see if I can detect any impedance changes on my LP-100. If not, I'll be good to go! Brian __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
