Re: [AMRadio] Rinaldo to RETIRE !!!
Its really a cheap circus with bad clowns and has been so for a long time. Have you ever met some of their Regional Directors, hardly the kind of people who inspire confident and trust. I keep my membership active so I can pound on them every week concerning their gross mismanagement. Cheers Ron W6OM E-mail message checked by Spyware Doctor (5.5.1.322) Database version: 5.09940e http://www.pctools.com/en/spyware-doctor/ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Rinaldo to RETIRE !!!
I stand corrected, thank you sir, I inadvertently used the wrong title, but the observation stands. I have met many of the ARRL Directors and remain underwhelmed.The term director in the corporate world (The ARRL is Corporation) is reserved for individuals of high achievement in business and commerce when we don't have an officer position for them. Cheers Ron W6OM E-mail message checked by Spyware Doctor (5.5.1.322) Database version: 5.09940e http://www.pctools.com/en/spyware-doctor/ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Fw: [AMRadio] Dummy Load
Rick I use a Navy Surplus Bird Professional Broadcast Dummy Load with a built in watt meter rated at 1KW forever. I use it frequently to tweak the Gates BC-500T for 160 meters or the Bauer 707 for 75 meters. There are numerous surplus houses around the country that sell them and depending on your pocket book can range from $250 to $1,500. I paid $289.00 for mine last year and it runs cool when I put either one of the Big Boxes into it. Email me directly and I'll send you a digital photo, P/N and the name of the place I bought it. All the Best Ron Weaver W6OM www.qsl.net/w6om www.california-am.com - Original Message - From: Rick Brashear [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service' amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 11:34 AM Subject: [AMRadio] Dummy Load I know this has been beaten to death many times, but for the sake of an old man with a bad memory could we discuss the most economical (very important) way to provide a dummy load for testing a broadcast transmitter. I have a few Cantennas, but they get hot real quick at 1000 watts and I'd like something I could be a little more confident in. If I were to use the proper number of series/parallel non-inductive resistors at say 100 watts each, what kind of support system would be best to insure at least a one minute key down time? Would immersing them in oil or attaching them to heat dissipating metal with a blower be the better choice? Thanks for any and all advice you may offer.. Rick/K5IAR __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. E-mail message checked by Spyware Doctor (5.5.0.212) Database version: 5.09840 http://www.pctools.com/en/spyware-doctor/ E-mail message checked by Spyware Doctor (5.5.0.212) Database version: 5.09840 http://www.pctools.com/en/spyware-doctor/ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] ARRL, Right or Wrong
Ladies and Gentlemen, please take the time to pull down the ARRL's annual financial report, read the numbers and then you will understand. 1. The ARRL is a publishing Company and derives a significant percentage of it annual operating revenue from the sale of books. 2. The ARRL is also a CO-OP advertising channel for manufactures of communications equipment. 3. The ARRL is a lobby group which spends exhorbitant amounts of money on travel to IARU functions. 4. The ARRL is also a lobby group with paid legal counsel to the FCC. We may have been the reason the organization was founded, but we are held in contempt when we raise any significant question or issue with them. 5. We are small potatos to them, the individual Ham no longer has significance to the ARRL. 6. All this while Sumner takes his $150K annual salary plus travel expense and bonuses. Summary: Publication of more books leads to a larger market share, which attracts more CO-OP dollars from the manufacturers which underwrites the lobby efforts with the IARU and FCC. The Lobby efforts attract more manufactures which want more spectrum to sell more equipment. The By Laws are very simple and clear, if we don't like it, we can petition to recall many of them, but alas, it seems we prefer to vent, instead of take action. Ron Weaver - W6OM www.qsl.net/w6om __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
RE: [AMRadio] Anonymous QST Author suggests that Part 97 requires6kHzAM Bandwidth Limit
A standard practice in any business, school, government or relationship is to never respond to anonymous comments. Once you do they have control of you and you will never know where it is coming from, regardless of the topic. Anyone of integrity, character and courage will sign their name to such comments, others wise its invalid input and just meant to stir a quiet pot. All the Best Ron Weaver W6OM www.qsl.net/w6om -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joe Crawford Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 7:13 AM To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Anonymous QST Author suggests that Part 97 requires6kHzAM Bandwidth Limit Don K4KYV hasn't been back on the forum, so I will say that he has a 3400 Hz filter in his audio chain that has a sharp cutoff right at 3400. He bought it from a surplus dealer in D.C. in the '70's for $5.00 or so. He commented on here that he wish he has bought all the guy had, because they are unobtainable now. Joe W4AAB - Original Message - From: WB3AWJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 7:06 AM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Anonymous QST Author suggests that Part 97 requires6kHzAM Bandwidth Limit I wonder if the writer of the original considered this usual approach of 300-2.7 Kc most likely came about from the practice of using the same filter to select the sideband in the exciter and defining the IF bandwidth of the receiver. Rather than on any real spectrum efficiency considerations. As the the 30 Kc wide AM signals probably another case of the relatively poor design of the modern receiver. I'll keep using my good old Collins receivers. WB3AWJ Robert A. Poff Loganville, PA. S/V Loon 1983 Hunter 34 Havre de Grace, MD Lieutenant, target the offending power boat and launch photon torpedoes - Original Message - From: rev. don [EMAIL PROTECTED] high frequency hearing. He goes on to allege that an AM signal occupies a bit more spectrum than two SSB signals, based on the notion that there is no need to transmit audio frequency components of the voice that fall below 300 Hz, and that the usual approach with SSB is to transmit frequencies from 300 to 2700 Hz. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] Broadcast Transmitter Heaven
Thanks for all the signal reports as I got the Bauer 707 dialed in with the modified oscillator which accepts multiple crystals. Now I can QSY in 5 KHz increments from 3870 to 3885 AM. The Gates BC 500T is nearing completion and I hope to launch her this week end and will be calling CQ in the evenings on 1.885 and 1.925 AM. She looks good on the scope into my big dummy load but things change when you put the fire in the wire so all signal reports will be welcomed as I do the final tweaking and peaking. Thanks again to everyone for your help and encouragement Ron Weaver W6OM www.qsl.net/w6om __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
RE: [AMRadio] Ranger driving SB220
Good question, I have not restored any Viking II's or set them up to drive an amplifier but as I recall they have a pair of 6146's in the final rather than just one don't they? All the Best Ron Weaver W6OM www.qsl.net/w6om -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 7:22 PM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [AMRadio] Ranger driving SB220 Hello, Would this one knob screen control technique also be a workable option for a VKII, etc, after proper loading/setup into a dummy load? Bill, KB3DKS -Original Message- From: W6OM Pat Leave the mic gain alone, just crank down the screen voltage via a pot inside. I can crank mine down to as little as 7 watts. When I want full power and no amp I open up the crystal socket door and crank it back up. Nothing else really needs to change. All the Best Ron Weaver W6OM www.qsl.net/w6om More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
RE: [AMRadio] Using Heath SB 610 Monitor Scope to monitor modulation on AM transmitter
John The SB 610 monitor scope is one of the best all around performers for the money you can still buy today. I have two, one connected to the plate of the 2nd IF on an NC 300 for monitoring the incoming signals and for transmit it monitors a Ranger driving an SB 220 on AM. The second on is connected to the grid of the 2nd detector stage on my 75A4 to monitor incoming signals and also watch my transmit signal on a Bauer 707 converted to 75 meters. Hard to imagine a more versatile inexpensive monitor scope available now days as they sell for anywhere from $60.00 to $80.00 on eBay and else where. If the face plate is good, cabinet paint is available from a couple of sources and if needed to match a vintage IF strip 455Khz IF cans are cheap and plentiful at Tubes and More in Phoenix for less than $3.00. One word of caution, every one I have owned has had the 1600V mylar caps go bad, so if you buy an SB610 order some replacements ($12.00 from Mouser) and replace them first. Enjoy All the Best Ron Weaver W6OM www.qsl.net/w6om -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John King Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 7:39 AM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: [AMRadio] Using Heath SB 610 Monitor Scope to monitor modulation on AM transmitter Anyone experienced at using Heath SB 610 Monitor Scope to monitor the modulation pattern of the outgoing signal of an AM transmitter? I need to have session to discuss the application of the SB 610 to that operation. Please email me directly for such a discussion. Your assistance in understanding the application and process will be greatly appreciated. Thanks and 73, John, K5PGW Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
RE: [AMRadio] Ranger driving SB220
Thanks Pat others who wrote concerning how I use a Ranger to drive an SB-220. Here is a list from my archives of things I tried. 1. The much touted pot to crank down the screen voltage. Simple, easy mod. Use a non conductive shaft, bring it out through the hole in the crystal socket and you can still insert a crystal, pot the cap back on and crack it all the way up when you want to. 2. Simply using less grid drive when tuning up the Ranger, bad idea, my linearity goes to hell. 3. Built a 3db attenuation pad with a hand full of one watt resistors, a couple of coax connectors a box and a switch. Got way too hot 6. Built a 6db attention pad with a hand full of 5 watt resistors, a couple of coax connectors a box and switch. Found the sweet spot 7. If you don't want to build an attenuator or mod the Ranger, surplus attenuators are plentiful and on eBay, Surplus sales of Nebraska and I am sure countless other places. All the Best Ron Weaver W6OM www.qsl.net/w6om -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Patrick Thompson Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 4:37 PM To: 'Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service' Subject: [AMRadio] Ranger driving SB220 How did you go about getting the RF drive from the Ranger down to a level usable by the SB220? I'm thinking about something similar to get to the 200-250 watt carrier level (or 800 to 1000 pep AM). I'm guessing the amp won't need much more than 10-15 watts drive (40 to 60 watts pep AM) leaving a little headroom. I thought about a homemade pad but that's a lot of heat to throw away. Maybe a 3db pad and turn the drive down a little? I could lower the screen voltage but it would be nice to have the rig full power when barefoot. Can you get by with just lowering the drive and microphone gain? Pat wa4tuk -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of W6OM Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 12:10 PM To: 'Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service' Subject: RE: [AMRadio] Using Heath SB 610 Monitor Scope to monitor modulation on AM transmitter John The SB 610 monitor scope is one of the best all around performers for the money you can still buy today. I have two, one connected to the plate of the 2nd IF on an NC 300 for monitoring the incoming signals and for transmit it monitors a Ranger driving an SB 220 on AM. snip No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.2/1272 - Release Date: 2/11/2008 5:28 PM __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
RE: [AMRadio] Using Heath SB 610 Monitor Scope to monitor modulationonAM transmitter
Thanks Jim You make excellent and insight points as always. I have encountered the issues you speak about in interfacing my 610's with various vintage receivers like my NC-300 and 75A4. Thank goodness that I stumbled across small 455Khz and other frequencies IF cans at Antique Electronics Supply in Phoenix. With some minor surgery both 610's are monitoring received signals on my receivers. On the NC-300 I went directly to the plate of the 2nd IF and coupled it through a 5PF mica. On the 75A4 I went to the grid of the 2nd detector tube and used 4.3 PF mica. Both have full deflection and ad a bit of fun to monitoring by being able to see the everyone's signal. But then, it has been mentioned from time to time that I am a tad obsessive about these beautiful old boat anchors. Cheers my friend Ron Weaver W6OM www.qsl.net/w6om -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Geoff/W5OMR Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 7:19 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Using Heath SB 610 Monitor Scope to monitor modulationonAM transmitter Jim Wilhite wrote: To anyone considering an SB 610 or 614, keep in mind they must be constructed to match the IF frequency of the receiver to which they will be interfaced. Uh... I was under the impression that the 610 / 614 monitor scopes were for monitoring the 'transmitted' signal. Some of them were built to work with the Heath receivers with the 3 meg IF and those that were built for 455 Kc. had the coils that would do so. If you find one for with the 3 Kc IF coils, kc? you said 3meg(sic). Which is it? it won't work properly with a NC 300 or NC 183D for example. Heath packaged the coils for both with the units and the builder chose which he wanted. I doubt you will receive the coils that were not used during construction. Check them out before you find you have something that won't work with your receiver. So... I was under the impression that the 610 / 614 monitor scopes were for monitoring the 'transmitted' signal. Since I wasn't sure, I went looking. http://web.comhem.se/~u87540545/Heathkit/Products/pageSB610.htm Heathkit SB-610 The Heathkit SB-610 monitor scope is primarily designed for monitor the RF-signals, on-the-air signals, from the local transmitter. It can also be used to monitor received signals when connected to a receiver. It monitors RF-envelop, RF-trapezoid and RTTY pattern. SB-610 has also a built-in two-tone sinewave AF-oscillator for SSB-transmitter adjustment. The Monitor-Scope matches the SB-line. -- Driving your AM Rig without a scope, is like driving your car at night, without headlights. (K4KYV) -- 73 = Best Regards, -Geoff/W5OMR __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
RE: [AMRadio] Ranger driving SB220
Pat Leave the mic gain alone, just crank down the screen voltage via a pot inside. I can crank mine down to as little as 7 watts. When I want full power and no amp I open up the crystal socket door and crank it back up. Nothing else really needs to change. All the Best Ron Weaver W6OM www.qsl.net/w6om -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Patrick Thompson Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 6:20 PM To: 'Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service' Subject: RE: [AMRadio] Ranger driving SB220 Thanks to all who replied. If I go the route of lowering screen voltage is it enough to lower just the screen on the 6146? And turn the mike gain down? I like the idea of hiding the control shaft behind the crystal cover plug! Pat wa4tuk -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Blau Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 7:45 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Ranger driving SB220 You can lower the power in a couple different ways. Lower the screen, run the PA on the low HV, attenuate the RF, etc. If you're driving an amp there's no advantage to running full power in the Ranger. In fact, you give up a lot of potential positive peak modulation capability, if that's important to you. I vote for lowering the screen and making it adjustable. Second would be running the PA on the lower HV rail. There are numerous articles on line for modifying the Ranger to do these things. g Patrick Thompson wrote: How did you go about getting the RF drive from the Ranger down to a level usable by the SB220? I'm thinking about something similar to get to the 200-250 watt carrier level (or 800 to 1000 pep AM). I'm guessing the amp won't need much more than 10-15 watts drive (40 to 60 watts pep AM) leaving a little headroom. I thought about a homemade pad but that's a lot of heat to throw away. Maybe a 3db pad and turn the drive down a little? I could lower the screen voltage but it would be nice to have the rig full power when barefoot. Can you get by with just lowering the drive and microphone gain? Pat wa4tuk __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.2/1272 - Release Date: 2/11/2008 5:28 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.2/1272 - Release Date: 2/11/2008 5:28 PM __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
RE: [AMRadio] Ranger driving SB220
Thanks Bill I don't have a schematic of a VII but it seems rational to assume the same type of mod would work in it. Let me know what you end up doing. All the Best Ron Weaver W6OM www.qsl.net/w6om -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 7:48 PM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [AMRadio] Ranger driving SB220 Ron, Yes, the VKII uses a pair of 6146s and it has a 6AQ5 adjustable screen clamp tube. I see no reason to wast power with an attenuator and there is a sweet spot in the final current thru the mod iron that requires a less than full rated final current to avoid saturation. It seems to me that a fine adjust here would allow power reduction for use with an amp and also enable fine tuning the final current without reducing optimum drive current when used barefoot. Just an idea. I like the ability of the DSB transmitters like the HT 37, FT101,etc to lower the output power without having to retune the final. 73, Bill, KB3DKS -Original Message- From: W6OM Good question, I have not restored any Viking II's or set them up to drive an amplifier but as I recall they have a pair of 6146's in the final rather than just one don't they? All the Best Ron Weaver W6OM www.qsl.net/w6om More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
RE: [AMRadio] West Coasr AM Operation?
Bob I consistently work PNW AM stations on 3870 each week. During the winter months propagation lengthens out and we can copy the PNW gang after 8:00PM local time. On 40 meters you will find a lot of AM stations in California, Arizona and Oregon almost every day on 7293 starting about 10:00 AM local and going till early afternoon. Hope to hear you some evening on 3870 All the Best Ron www.qsl.net/w6om -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Macklin Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 4:17 PM To: AM Radio Subject: [AMRadio] West Coasr AM Operation? I used to hear the PNW AM group on 3870 but I guess because of the solar cycle they have dropped down into the noise. I also used to hear the Calif. AM operators on 14.286. But it has been several years since I have heard any 20M AM operation. But what about 40M AM operation. Is there any 40M AM operation on the west coast? Bob Macklin K5MYJ Seattle, Wa, Real Radios Glow in the Dark __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
RE: [AMRadio] West Coasr AM Operation?
Thanks Bob If you have time listen tonight, it's the weekly AMI net and usually we have 30 plus stations checking in from around the Western States on 3870. Warm up begins at 7:00 PM, Net begins at 8:00 PM and round table after net. Come on down, the water is warm... All the Best Ron Weaver W6OM www.qsl.net/w6om -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Macklin Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 5:25 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service Subject: Re: [AMRadio] West Coasr AM Operation? Thanks Ron, I will put my SB-301 on these frequencies for a couple weeks and see if I can hear anything. Bob Macklin K5MYJ Seattle, Wa, Real Radios Glow in the Dark - Original Message - From: W6OM [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service' amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 4:25 PM Subject: RE: [AMRadio] West Coasr AM Operation? Bob I consistently work PNW AM stations on 3870 each week. During the winter months propagation lengthens out and we can copy the PNW gang after 8:00PM local time. On 40 meters you will find a lot of AM stations in California, Arizona and Oregon almost every day on 7293 starting about 10:00 AM local and going till early afternoon. Hope to hear you some evening on 3870 All the Best Ron www.qsl.net/w6om -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Macklin Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 4:17 PM To: AM Radio Subject: [AMRadio] West Coasr AM Operation? I used to hear the PNW AM group on 3870 but I guess because of the solar cycle they have dropped down into the noise. I also used to hear the Calif. AM operators on 14.286. But it has been several years since I have heard any 20M AM operation. But what about 40M AM operation. Is there any 40M AM operation on the west coast? Bob Macklin K5MYJ Seattle, Wa, Real Radios Glow in the Dark __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
RE: [AMRadio] ARRL Great Lakes Director on IARU Bandplan
All Mr. Sumner and his board have to do is take me up on my free offer of a Webinar at my expense. No strings, my engineers will set it up, all the ARRL team has to do is sit down in front of their computers, turn on a web cam and accept our questions in a rational and well though out manner. All they have to do is provide us with clear answers. Take one hour out of life and communicate with us so we can all get back to our rigs and AM. Unfortunately Mr. Sumner and his team have stone walled my offer and remain unwilling to speak to the membership in real time and provide clear credible answers. All the Best Ron Weaver W6OM www.qsl.net/w6om -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter Markavage Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 10:09 AM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [AMRadio] ARRL Great Lakes Director on IARU Bandplan Hey Steve, I guess congrads on the promotion. Pete, wa2cwa On Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:47:04 -0500 Warren Elly [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Mr Johnson... Many thanks for your reply, the first the AM community has received one that was both civil and credible. I believe that some of your fellow directors ought to be ashamed of themselves, and I hope you have seen some of their correspondence directed to us. Its very disappointing, and has only served to reinforce the view that many of us have formed of the league through a lifetime of disappointment on a range of issues from incentive licensing, to bpl, to code requirements, to PRB-1, to bandwidth issues. I think you misjudge and under estimate what you call a small flurry of concern by some AM colleagues. Considering the current state of the hobby, the number of new licensees, and the fact that the great majority of us are aging and that a significant number of us collect and restore old gear, the league needs to turn this AM issue into a wake up call. Most of us are long-time amateurs, who've been league members nearly all our lives. I signed up at age 12, three years before I got my novice ticket. I've been licensed now over 40 years, and have operated AM continuously in one way or another over those years. I remain convinced that the league would outlaw our part of the hobby if it could. I only maintain my membership so that I can have a voice and won't be dismissed as an outsider. I think its sad that looking back at the issues over the years, I can't think of a single issue that left me feeling like the league was on my side as an amateur. I think most of us would have felt much better if our arrl representatives at the IARU conference were a bit more informed, and put their intentions in voting for this proposal on the record. I think we also have our doubts that there was not, in fact, some plan to use the IARU issue as a leg up to move closer to outlawing AM in the US. Mr. Rinaldo's role remains of interest, and is most suspect. As for the CQ editors path towards bad journalism, as a journalist all my life, I must caution you that these things happen when one is unable to get the whole story. If the league was more forthcoming, and spoke with clarity and transparency, these things would not happen. Its a shame that no logical, thinking person could avoid the same conclusions CQ reached, based on the facts at hand. What else are we to think? Again, thank you for your frankness and willingness to address the AM/ Vintage radio community. I wish some of your candor would rub off on the rest. But I'd also urge you to weigh again the importance of a vital, active community in amateur radio that's much more than small flurry in the big picture. 73, Warren Elly W1GUD Tampa, Florida __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
RE: [AMRadio] AMers all old-timers?
When they give that much control over them to allow you to make them angry it's signal that we are being heard and its an uncomfortable feeling. I agree about the characterizations, as we have many AM operators out here on the Left Coast in every age group. All the Best Ron Weaver W6OM www.qsl.net/w6om -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 3:41 PM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: [AMRadio] AMers all old-timers? An interesting arrival in my email today... I received a message from an anonymous person in reply to a message I'd sent directly to several ARRL officials regarding the IARU bandplan. Well, to be specific I should say it contained the same subject line as a message I sent only to a group of ARRL officials' addresses, with an re: added. That same subject line was not used on any of my mailing list or web-board postings. Interesting... might have been from someone who'd been forwarded a copy of my message by one of those officials, I suppose. In any event, the message contained some poorly written name-calling and profanity, which I will mostly ignore, but the following line would be of interest to everyone I think... ...senile old AM jerks! You been pissing on the league for too long. you will all be dead in a couple years, so what you care? run AM all you want nobody cares... Nice. In the message I sent under that subject line I didn't even mention AM. I guess it is another reference to AMers only being oldtimers ready to kick the bucket. That's certainly not my experience talking to guys on the bands. And I'm only middle-aged at 44 years old, and I personally know 6 guys in their 20s and 30s that run AM quite a bit. Steve WD8DAS ** Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301) __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
RE: [AMRadio] AMers all old-timers?
You be DA MAN.Fire up those BC 610's, lets Rock! All the Best Ron Weaver W6OM www.qsl.net/w6om -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of rbethman Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 4:32 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service Subject: Re: [AMRadio] AMers all old-timers? I guess I'll make THEM very uncomfortable for SOME time. I'm 57, BUT my grandparents lived into THEIR mid 80s! Time to go warm up the filaments on BOTH BC-610s! Bob - N0DGN W6OM wrote: When they give that much control over them to allow you to make them angry it's signal that we are being heard and its an uncomfortable feeling. I agree about the characterizations, as we have many AM operators out here on the Left Coast in every age group. All the Best Ron Weaver W6OM www.qsl.net/w6om -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 3:41 PM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: [AMRadio] AMers all old-timers? An interesting arrival in my email today... I received a message from an anonymous person in reply to a message I'd sent directly to several ARRL officials regarding the IARU bandplan. Well, to be specific I should say it contained the same subject line as a message I sent only to a group of ARRL officials' addresses, with an re: added. That same subject line was not used on any of my mailing list or web-board postings. Interesting... might have been from someone who'd been forwarded a copy of my message by one of those officials, I suppose. In any event, the message contained some poorly written name-calling and profanity, which I will mostly ignore, but the following line would be of interest to everyone I think... ...senile old AM jerks! You been pissing on the league for too long. you will all be dead in a couple years, so what you care? run AM all you want nobody cares... Nice. In the message I sent under that subject line I didn't even mention AM. I guess it is another reference to AMers only being oldtimers ready to kick the bucket. That's certainly not my experience talking to guys on the bands. And I'm only middle-aged at 44 years old, and I personally know 6 guys in their 20s and 30s that run AM quite a bit. Steve WD8DAS ** Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301) __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
RE: [AMRadio] Trying to be nice
Thanks Charlie While I do respect the chain of command as a former Air Force Officer, in this case the ARRL is more like a string of banana's. Have you ever met some of these Directors and what they call officers. As it says in all the books on executive leadership, the style, effectiveness and openness of any organization is a reflection of the leader who is at the top. Only way to take on this snake is at the head. All the Best Ron Weaver W6OM www.qsl.net/w6om -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of charles L. Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 6:37 AM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: [AMRadio] Trying to be nice Here's a copy of a letter I sent to my Section MGR in NC, N4IB. Thought I would be nice and start it up the chain of ARRL command and see what response I get. So far...nothing. Charlie in NC Sir, Perhaps the opening salvos have been fired at you or somewhere up the line, but this IARU band plan proposal has a section of the community stirred up. The ARRL's love of lawyereze writing must be a sign of the litigious times, but why can't the ARRL just put it in plain english that AM operation is a legitimate mode, unrestricted in any phone segment? Why did it not object to the IARU band plan idea that keeps AM'ers on edge because it talks around the issue in vague terms. One section manager has already insulted thousands of AM operators, equipment restorers, builders, AND ARRL members, with his comments, then had to backpedal like a lying politician. To keep insulting a membership base, that probably has a per capita level of membership higher than any other group is bad business. AM operators have been forced to bend over backwards to operate on the bands. Talk about 60 meters being channelized? AM'ers have been channelized for years in order to avoid the conflagration that occurs when we venture off our gentlemens agreement frequencies. The ARRL just needs to support their members who follow this aspect of this hobby, just as they do the digital modes, contesters, and quasi official emergency responders in their hobby persuits. The ARRL just needs to come out and put it in clear writing that they support AM operation, that international band plans from IARU or anybody else should show AM as a legititmate mode of operation on assigned amateur freqencies, and thank AMer's for being the best group at sticking to the gentlements agreement for operating locations in order to minimize QRM, both radio and verbal. If the ARRL would just do this in simple plain english, not technize, not lawyereze, just AM, then it would not have to face the barrage it calls in on itself every time this topic comes up. Feel free to forward up the chain of command. Thanks. Charlie, W4MEC Henderson County, NC 38 years a ham, 37 years an ARRL member Be a better sports nut! Let your teams follow you with Yahoo Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/sports;_ylt=At9_qDKvtAbMuh1G1SQtBI7ntAcJ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] FW: IARU Band Plan
Letter below is from the ARRL President Joel Harrison W5ZN in response to my letter below his. Almost amusing transparent rhetorical response to my letter and still acceptance to go live with a webinar to explain themselves, not the IARU. Enjoy the read, this is only the opening round of what plan to make a significant even until accept my offer. All the Best Ron Weaver W6OM www.qsl.net/w6om From: Joel Harrison [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 4:38 PM To: 'W6OM' Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: IARU Band Plan Ron, Thank you for letting me know of your concerns with regard to the band plan adopted recently by the member-societies of IARU Region 2. You sent your message to a number of individuals; because the ARRL is the representative organization in the IARU for radio amateurs of the United States, I am replying on their behalf. IARU regional band plans have been in existence for many years. They are developed, reviewed and approved at regional conferences of the IARU member-societies. The band plans provide voluntary guidelines that are intended to assist amateurs in making the most effective use of our limited frequency allocations. They are not restrictions and carry no regulatory authority. On behalf of the ARRL, I can assure you that there are no plans to propose incorporating any IARU band plan into the FCC rules. One virtue of voluntary band plans is that they are more flexible and can be amended more easily than the FCC rules; writing them into the rules would be counterproductive. The new IARU Region 2 band plan was developed by delegates to the Region 2 Conference from a number of countries. It does not align in every respect either with the FCC rules or with operating patterns followed by US amateurs. Unlike the United States, most countries do not have regulations setting out subbands for different types of emission. Even in the US the FCC rules do not provide much detail with regard to frequency use. As FCC amateur licensees we are obliged to cooperate with one another in selecting transmitting channels and making the most effective use of amateur service frequencies, and to follow good engineering and good amateur practice. Your message objects to the Region 2 band plan for suggesting limits that are more severe than regulations from the governments in the region. However, the band plan does not contain limits. As voluntary guidelines the band plan cannot by definition be more severe than regulations. And finally, if the band plan did not suggest an operating pattern that is a subset of the regulations it would serve no purpose. Your message refers to IARU President Larry Price as wishing to discourage footnotes among the various regional plans he oversees. First, the IARU President does not oversee regional band plans. Each regional plan is developed by the member-societies of that region, in accordance with the constitution, bylaws and rules of the regional organization. The regional organizations are autonomous entities and do not answer to the IARU President. Second, Mr. Price's observation with regard to footnotes had nothing whatsoever to do with IARU band plans. Footnotes are not by their nature either good or bad; it depends on what they say. Mr. Price's observation had to do specifically with footnotes in the ITU Table of Frequency Allocations that prohibit amateur operation, or authorize sharing by additional services, in certain countries in certain parts of the bands that are allocated in the ITU Table to the amateur service. One of the goals of the IARU is to minimize such footnotes. On the other hand, there are other footnotes to the ITU Table that are extremely beneficial to Amateur Radio, such as the ones permitting amateur-satellite operation. In any case this is totally unrelated to IARU band planning activities, which are internal to the amateur service and to each regional IARU organization and have nothing whatever to do with the ITU. I hope this has reassured you that nothing will happen on January 1 that will in any way affect your use of AM. We are always seeking ways to improve the process of revision of the IARU Region 2 band plan and the ARRL Board of Directors, who determine the policy for ARRL's input to IARU Region 2, are always open to member input on future revisions that ARRL delegates may take to future Region 2 Conferences. I encourage you to communicate with the Division Director in your ARRL Division. Sincere 73, Joel Harrison, W5ZN ARRL President _ From: W6OM [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 12:44 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED
RE: [AMRadio] FW: IARU Band Plan
As I said, until they agree to come forward and openly discuss their activities concerning this issue I will not relent. The subterfuge and rhetoric is all the understand. The members deserves clear open answers. All the Best Ron Weaver W6OM www.qsl.net/w6om -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 8:42 PM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [AMRadio] FW: IARU Band Plan The ARRL President writes: On behalf of the ARRL, I can assure you that there are no plans to propose incorporating any IARU band plan into the FCC rules. So they voted in favor of it in committee but have no intention of following its provisions? The first and foremost of which is that the Member Societies are to seek to put the bandplan into regulatory form with the respective government authorities! Steve WD8DAS ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
RE: [AMRadio] FW: IARU Band Plan
Thank you sir. Join us in pushing the ARRL for full disclosure. The dark house needs the sunlight of truth. All the Best Ron Weaver W6OM www.qsl.net/w6om -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jose HF Silva Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 8:35 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service Subject: Re: [AMRadio] FW: IARU Band Plan Hello, Si Señor ! *** MY HAT OFF *** 73 Joe / ct1axg --- W6OM [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Letter below is from the ARRL President Joel Harrison W5ZN in response to my letter below his. Almost amusing transparent rhetorical response to my letter and still acceptance to go live with a webinar to explain themselves, not the IARU. Enjoy the read, this is only the opening round of what plan to make a significant even until accept my offer. All the Best Ron Weaver W6OM www.qsl.net/w6om From: Joel Harrison [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 4:38 PM To: 'W6OM' Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: IARU Band Plan Ron, Thank you for letting me know of your concerns with regard to the band plan adopted recently by the member-societies of IARU Region 2. You sent your message to a number of individuals; because the ARRL is the representative organization in the IARU for radio amateurs of the United States, I am replying on their behalf. IARU regional band plans have been in existence for many years. They are developed, reviewed and approved at regional conferences of the IARU member-societies. The band plans provide voluntary guidelines that are intended to assist amateurs in making the most effective use of our limited frequency allocations. They are not restrictions and carry no regulatory authority. On behalf of the ARRL, I can assure you that there are no plans to propose incorporating any IARU band plan into the FCC rules. One virtue of voluntary band plans is that they are more flexible and can be amended more easily than the FCC rules; writing them into the rules would be counterproductive. The new IARU Region 2 band plan was developed by delegates to the Region 2 Conference from a number of countries. It does not align in every respect either with the FCC rules or with operating patterns followed by US amateurs. Unlike the United States, most countries do not have regulations setting out subbands for different types of emission. Even in the US the FCC rules do not provide much detail with regard to frequency use. As FCC amateur licensees we are obliged to cooperate with one another in selecting transmitting channels and making the most effective use of amateur service frequencies, and to follow good engineering and good amateur practice. Your message objects to the Region 2 band plan for suggesting limits that are more severe than regulations from the governments in the region. However, the band plan does not contain limits. As voluntary guidelines the band plan cannot by definition be more severe than regulations. And finally, if the band plan did not suggest an operating pattern that is a subset of the regulations it would serve no purpose. Your message refers to IARU President Larry Price as wishing to discourage footnotes among the various regional plans he oversees. First, the IARU President does not oversee regional band plans. Each regional plan is developed by the member-societies of that region, in accordance with the constitution, bylaws and rules of the regional organization. The regional organizations are autonomous entities and do not answer to the IARU President. Second, Mr. Price's observation with regard to footnotes had nothing whatsoever to do with IARU band plans. Footnotes are not by their nature either good or bad; it depends on what they say. Mr. Price's observation had to do specifically with footnotes in the ITU Table of Frequency Allocations that prohibit amateur operation, or authorize sharing by additional services, in certain countries in certain parts of the bands that are allocated in the ITU Table to the amateur service. One of the goals of the IARU is to minimize such footnotes. On the other hand, there are other footnotes to the ITU Table that are extremely beneficial to Amateur Radio, such as the ones permitting amateur-satellite operation. In any case this is totally unrelated to IARU band planning activities, which are internal to the amateur service and to each regional IARU organization and have nothing whatever to do with the ITU. I hope this has reassured you that nothing will happen on January 1 that will in any way affect your use of AM. We are always seeking ways to improve the process of revision of the IARU Region 2 band plan and the ARRL Board of Directors, who determine the policy for ARRL's input to IARU Region 2, are always open to member input on future
RE: [AMRadio] FW: IARU Band Plan
Have anyone ever seen or tried to communicate with N6AA. Looks like he slept in the bushes last night, shows up disheveled, looks like he ironed his clothes with a rock and rambles on about the wonders of the ARRL. Not the kind of person who inspires respect. Where do they find these misfits... All the Best Ron Weaver W6OM www.qsl.net/w6om -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 8:29 PM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [AMRadio] FW: IARU Band Plan The ARRL President writes: I encourage you to communicate with the Division Director in your ARRL Division. We certainly saw how effective that was in the Central Division! It was all edumacational for us - we lerned we wuz ignorant and all wuk'd up over nuttin'. Steve WD8DAS ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
RE: [AMRadio] Best Heathkit AM Transmitter
I would tend to agree with the comments about the DX-100. For an inexpensive transmitter it is easy to perform numerous modifications to improve the audio, regulation, PTT and you have a real work horse that sounds terrific. I sold my last one to a local Ham who is using it on 3870 in the evenings and he gets compliments on the audio all the time. Lots of room inside to work on them also. All the Best Ron Weaver W6OM www.qsl.net/w6om -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Macklin Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 12:47 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Best Heathkit AM Transmitter Probably the DX-100 if you want one of the plate modulated ones. The only other plate modulated Heath AM trnasmitter is the Apache. And it's not much more than a repacakaged DX-100. The couple friends I have that have both the DX-100 and Apache prefer the DX-100. Bob Macklin K5MYJ Seattle, Wa, Real Radios Glow in the Dark - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 12:36 PM Subject: [AMRadio] Best Heathkit AM Transmitter What would be Heathkits' best transmitter for AM HF? I am not partial to 160 so the DX-100 is not a factor neccessarily. 73, Steve VE2SWC __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
RE: [AMRadio] Re: ARRL Director explains IARU bandplan to the ignorant
In an open letter to Mr. Sumner and his staff I invited them to participate in a live Webinar at my expense to accept questions from the membership and explain their activities in regards to this ongoing issue. I was clear that it would be no expense to the ARRL and my engineering staff would set up the portal and publish the login address to the membership. To date Mr. Sumner nor anyone on his staff or directors have accepted my invitation which raises and even more ominous question as to why they will not explain this issue in an open forum. Their condescending rhetoric and contempt for we ignorant members is unacceptable. According to the ARRL bylaws, we the members can a recall of the entire team and replace them. No court necessary, just use the rules and change the system All the Best Ron Weaver W6OM www.qsl.net/w6om -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Bruhns Sent: Friday, November 09, 2007 5:58 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Re: ARRL Director explains IARU bandplan to the ignorant The word ignorant is usually, and in this context definitely, used as a derisive term. This letter and its mode of influence delivery leaves quite a bit to be desired. I agree that the ARRL negotiators should receive many requests to expand the use of those little asterisks, to include 160 meters, and more areas of 75, 40, etc. If it doesn't matter, then there should be no problem. I'm just hoping that nobody takes anything to the Supreme Court again. In the past, that turned out to be less than helpful. Bacon, WA3WDR __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
RE: [AMRadio] Re: ARRL Director explains IARU bandplan to the ignorant
Thanks for your observations. All they (The ARRL) has to do is respond to my free offer of a Webinar to explain their position to the membership. So far all I see is more condescending responses about how WE the members need to be better educated. I believe my fellow Amateurs who enjoy AM and Vintage equipment are more intelligent than that. All the Best Ron Weaver W6OM www.qsl.net/w6om -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter Markavage Sent: Friday, November 09, 2007 9:07 PM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Re: ARRL Director explains IARU bandplan to the ignorant I believe only the Directors and Vice-Directors are subject to a recall. A proposal is required, along with at least 10% of the membership in that Division signing and dating the petition. After the petition is validated, a ballot is prepared and a vote must be taken of the membership in that entire Division (Recall - Yes or No). The paid staff isn't subject to the recall ruling. Also, you said: we ignorant members But, he(Director) really said: very few ignorant people It doesn't sound like he was categorizing the entire AM community. But then again, I. you, they, etc. can sometimes be ignorant to the true meaning of someone's written intent especially if it's worded poorly. Pete, wa2cwa On Fri, 9 Nov 2007 18:32:47 -0800 W6OM [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In an open letter to Mr. Sumner and his staff I invited them to participate in a live Webinar at my expense to accept questions from the membership and explain their activities in regards to this ongoing issue. I was clear that it would be no expense to the ARRL and my engineering staff would set up the portal and publish the login address to the membership. To date Mr. Sumner nor anyone on his staff or directors have accepted my invitation which raises and even more ominous question as to why they will not explain this issue in an open forum. Their condescending rhetoric and contempt for we ignorant members is unacceptable. According to the ARRL bylaws, we the members can a recall of the entire team and replace them. No court necessary, just use the rules and change the system All the Best Ron Weaver W6OM www.qsl.net/w6om __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
RE: [AMRadio] Re: IARU bandplan
In an open letter to the Board and officers of the ARRL I invited them to participate in a worldwide Webinar at my expense wherein hams from all the world would be free to ask questions as to the ARRL's continued pursuit of this and other intitiaves which were withdrawn domestically but pushed through international channels. The ARRL board and officers has stone walled my request. I have asked my legal team to subpoena the minutes of the IARU meetings and currently will use my PR firm to send 237,000 e-mails to op-in hams around the world asking why the CEO and his board will not participate in a free webinar and respond to the membership concerning their activities. FYI Ron Weaver W6OM -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 6:29 AM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [AMRadio] Re: IARU bandplan Various wrote: What chart are you looking at?? On 40 meters, CW is allowed from 7000 to 7300 KHz and Steve - Please show me where it states this. I am referring to the new IARU Region 2 bandplan section for 40m. I should not have used the word allowed - sorry about that, that was too strong. But my point is that the bandplan expects CW to happen in the lower 30 kHz of 40m, rather than the lower 150 kHz as has been the case for some time. Perhaps my posts on this topic are unwelcome - I certainly have received a lot of hate-mail and name-calling off-list about it. I guess I haven't learned - I keep getting surprised by hams. I keep mistakenly thinking they are all my friends, or at least open to a discussion. I apologize if my concern about this has splashed over onto those who don't care, or support the bandplan. I thought it was important enough have a discussion about it before it happens, especially here on a couple mailing lists for people interested in vintage equipment and modes. I certainly hope it comes to nothing. But I suspect this bandplan will become a source of friction and upset among hams in the years to come. One final point: Compare the old IARU Region 2 bandplan from 1988 http://www.iaru-regionii.org/Region_2_HF_Band_Plan.html to the new one http://www.iaru-regionii.org/Region_2_MF__HF_Bandplan_Annex__1_2008.pdf and notice how the current one matches much better how we use the bands now, and how the new one is very different. Steve WD8DAS ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
RE: [AMRadio] Left Coast AM?
I work VE7ZWZ in BC two or three times a week around 8 - 9 PM on 3870 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Macklin Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 9:49 AM To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Left Coast AM? But what time should I be looking on any of these frequencies. When I moved to this locatin in 2003 I was able to hear the PNW AM group on 3870. But now they are down in the noise. I used to check 14.284 in the early evening (between 4PM and 5PM PST). Again I use to hear them a few years ago but I have not heard them in over 2 years. I was tols one to check 7290 at noon on saturdays. I tried that and no luck. I received a note from a ham in Alaska that told me the farther north you go the worse things get. On 80M I do receive the PNW RTTY net most night on 3595. What I am receiving seems to be ground wave. That's what I would expect right now. The PNW AM locals (Seattle) are located north of me and over some high hills. I suspect that I am off the end of their antennas. My antenna currently runs east to west. So my best path is N/S. Bob Macklin K5MYJ Seattle, Wa, Real Radios Glow in the Dark - Original Message - From: W6OM [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service' amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 9:31 AM Subject: RE: [AMRadio] Left Coast AM? Plenty, 3870, 3880, 1925, 1885, 7,293, 7,140, 14,286. Daily AM activity from all 11 western states AM community a total of 183 check ins the last two months.. Ron W6OM -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Macklin Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 9:28 AM To: AM Radio Subject: [AMRadio] Left Coast AM? Is there any real West Coast AM activity besides the PNW AM group that operates on 3870 in the early evening? Is there any West Coast AM activity on 40M? Recent ly I have been hearing SSB activity on 14.286 during the time period that the the AM group used to operate. Or is the problem just the dead bands due to the solar cycle? Bob Macklin K5MYJ Seattle, Wa, Real Radios Glow in the Dark __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] NC-183D Alignment questions help
Good Luck Van I tried the same thing for several months and finally sold the 183D. It is simply an awful design and one of the worst alignment tasks I ever attempted. Cheers Ron W6OM - Original Message - From: Van K7VS [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 10:03 PM Subject: [AMRadio] NC-183D Alignment questions help I have a pristine NC-183D I picked up a year ago that I am finally getting around to. Have replaced all the electrolytics and sound really good. BUT...I cannot get it to track properly as I follow the alignment instructions in the manual. I can set the top frequency on each band with a small trimmer cap (this is the oscillator coil adjustment) but then according to the instruction manual you adjust the low end of the dial by moving a wire inside an inductor, which does move the lower frequency but not nearly enough to get to the frequency they say you should see. Has anyone else had that problem during alignment of this receiver, or am I missing something. Have checked the voltages at the first and second converter and they seem fine and have pulled off the mica cap across one of the oscillator coils (1.8 to 5 Mhz) and it checked just fine (supposed to be 1600 pf and reads 1615 pf). And have substituted a different 6BE6 in the first converter and still can't get close to proper or accurate dial tracking. I am 500+ Khz off no matter what I have tried. And thoughts on this one! Thanks. Van, K7VS PS I would like to hear from NC-183D owners that may have experienced this problem or have some thoughts about what I am seeing. tnx __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] capacitors
I use new Silver Mica Capacitors and have never had any issues with them. Tolerances are tighter, case is improved and they are inexpensive. One hams opinion... - Original Message - From: Rick Brashear [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service' amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 7:52 AM Subject: [AMRadio] capacitors What is the general consensus here on the reflector as to which type of capacitor should be used in place of the old molded mica capacitors? ...I hope to settle an argument with your results. :-) Thanks, Rick/K5IAR __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
Re: [AMRadio] Call Question
Yep, they do. Goes on everyday. Rick Nelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, I know of one or two that have old novice calls again. - Original Message - From: Rick Brashear [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service' amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2007 10:42 AM Subject: [AMRadio] Call Question A buddy of mine, N6BHH, who is not on any of the reflectors asked if it is possible to get his original novice call back through the vanity system. I had no answer, so I pose his question to you guys. His novice call was WN5JJW. Do they reissue the old WN or KN calls? Thanks, Rick/K5IAR __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body. -- Ron Weaver - W6OM www.qsl.net/w6om __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
[AMRadio] Broadcast Transmitters
I recently made the change to a Bauer 707 commercial broadcast transmitter running a pair of 4-400A and modulated by a pair of 4-400A. After the modification to 75 meters and a few tweaks of the audio processor I must say it would be hard to ever go back to any one of my Johnson Viking Transmitters. Its not so much the power, its the very big iron in the modulator which gives your voice full rich robust presence and sparkle while speaking normally. I'm running mine on low power three nights a week and its not any worse than the swimming pool pump motor running all day. Try one, its an amazing AM adventure. Ron Weaver - W6OM www.qsl.net/w6om __ 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] Coax Relays
Anyone know of a source for the old Dow key style coax (antenna) relays with the extra set of contacts on the side for receiver muting and 100V coil? I need another one for one of my BA set up's. Only place I see them is on eBay but I prefer not to use them if possible. -- Ron Weaver - W6OM Web Site: www.qsl.net/w6om
Re: RE: [AMRadio] Baluns for Zepp Antenna
Thanks Don You make a good point everyone should consider. I have noticed a teeker-totter effect with Toroids and un blanaced reactive feeders like 450 ohm ladder line. Get the SWR nulled out and in one minute it starts to climb again as a toroid saturates, null it out again and it happens again. Your tuner suggestion is obviously the best but a few of us like to see if we can noodle it out with home brew stuff. Thanks again for your comments Ron From: Donald Chester [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/04/19 Wed PM 12:43:25 EDT To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [AMRadio] Baluns for Zepp Antenna From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Simple Coax Balun www.southgatearc.org/techtips/coax_balun.htm Toroid Balun www.rason.org/Projects/balun/balun.htm Romex and PVC under $3.00 Balun www.bloomington.in.us/~wh2t/balun.html All those baluns operate on the assumption that the balanced load is primarily resistive. If the load is highly reactive, as is often the case with open wire resonant feeders, the balun may not function properly, especially the toroidal types at high power. I still prefer an honest-to-god balanced tuner, with split stator capacitor and symmetrical balanced coil. Don k4kyv __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb Ron Weaver - W6OM Web Site: www.qsl.net/w6om
Re: RE: [AMRadio] League Bandwidth petition - final tally
I agree with Brad. As an officer of a public company I have many dealings with the SEC and have learned to spot and understand Gov-Speak in documents. What I read in that document was essentially an ominous set of pre suppositions and condesending characturizations along with some nice doggie head stroking. I do not like the tone or content of the document nor do I see anything positive about it. The length of time it takes to make major policy decisions is based in a historical psychological Government mentality that the policy will be changed but it takes two years for the public to accept it and go through the process of implementation. I think Brad and others who view this document with suspiction are well informed and highly sensitive as to how the Government really works in regulatory issues. Thanks for the bandwidth Ron Weaver - W6OM Web Site: www.qsl.net/w6om
RE: RE: [AMRadio] League Bandwidth petition - final tally
Thanks Brad I agree, the document is very condesending and clealy written to set the stage for a change without inciting another barrage of comments. The comment about how the ARRL has found a middle ground is an insult to anyone with a valid Amatuer Radio License and can think for themselves. I will ask my counsel what is necessary to file an injunction to stop the process and have it sent back to an independent organization for further study. All the Best Ron Weaver - W6OM Web Site: www.qsl.net/w6om
[AMRadio] AMRadio] Music from the 40s
Two more sources for old music is www.itunes.com works with Mac or PC www.surfmusic.de World wide streaming music from many countries Enjoy From: Mark Foltarz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/01/24 Tue PM 05:55:52 EST To: Discussion of AM Radio amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Music from the 40s Similarly, there is a small station in Chardon, Ohio with a web feed : http://www.wkhr.org/ de KA4JVY Mark --- W1EOF [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Todd - I know it doesn't sound the same as those 6V6's pushing your speaker, but there are streaming alternatives on the internet. Somebody said that WABC streams although I have not checked out their website. There are also quite a few on live365.com. My favorite though is WMKV in Ohio. Pretty much 24/7 40s style music. Lastly there is XM radio which has a channel devoted to 40s music. I don't have a good AM broadcast receiver setup in the office at the moment but I will soon. I should be able to get WABC here in RI most nights. 73, Mark W1EOF -Original Message- From: Todd, KA1KAQ [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 9:37 AM To: Discussion of AM Radio Subject: Re: [AMRadio] (no subject) On 1/23/06, ne1s [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It was like being caught in a time warp. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of hanging out in my grandfather's cellar in Chatham, NJ building, fixing or otherwise diddling with some radio with WABC cranking the tunes. I used to enjoy listening to big band music on 830 WCRN out of Worcester/Framingham area but they went to an oldies format sometime last year. I like oldies too, but it's hard to find 40s type music on AM these days so I miss WCRN in that sense. At 50kw, they have a potent signal up this way. You might give them a try too. There was also a station over in NY that played big band music a few years ago, but they got bought up by Disney and ended up playing children's music and soundtracks from Disney movies. Think it was WQEW? Up near the top of the dial. It's always more enjoyable to hear some old music on AM broadcast rather than more talk radio, but to me at least, there's nothing like hearing some Glenn Miller or Tommy Dorsey tunes rumbling out of a big old speaker with the receiver dials and tubes glowing away. Thanks for passing this on, Larry - I'll have to fire up that SX-28A in the front foyer that you were tuning around with in December - bet it'll sound great, WABC always comes in here well. (o: de Todd/'Boomer' KA1KAQ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.14.21/236 - Release Date: 1/20/06 __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb Ron Weaver - W6OM Web Site: www.qsl.net/w6om
[AMRadio] AM and FT-101E?
Can anyone tell me the fundamental difference between an FT 101 EE and FT 101 F in 25 words or less? Thanks Ron W6OM
[AMRadio] AM Mods for FT 101 series
FT-101 Audio Modifications Transmit Modifications PB-1315: # Change R2 from 47k to 4.7 M for crystal mic (D-104, etc.) # Add 100 pF in parallel with R2 to bypass RF. # Change C2 from 10 uF to 150 uF. # Change R3 from 4.7k to 1.5k. # Change C5 from 1 uF to 10 uF. # Change C3 from 0.047 uF to 0.001 uF disc ceramic. # Change C7 from 1 uF to 10 uF. # Change C8 from 22 uF to 150 uF. # Change C9 from 0.01 uF to 0.001 uF. # Change C11 from 2.2 uF to 22 uF/35V . PB-1184A: # Change C12 from 0.22 uF to 2.2 uF (+ towards R7/8/9 )(use C11 removed from PB-1315). # Change C2 from 0.01 uF to 0.001 uF. # For high level auxilliary input from tape deck or other source cut L36 from pin 5 and connect to pin 4 of PB-1315 board. Receive Modifications First and foremost, the narrow SSB IF filter makes signals through the receiver sound very muffled. Fortunately, there is an aftermarket 6 kHz wide AM filter available for the FT-101/B/E/F series from: International Radio and Computer, Inc. 3804 South U.S. 1 Fort Pierce, FL 34982 Phone: (407) 489-0956, FAX: (407) 464-6386 The filter is the Fox-Tango #2011. Price as of January 1993 is $75.00 plus shipping. The filter is installed in place of the CW filter, with some minor circuit changes so that the 6kHz filter is in circuit when the mode switch is placed in the AM position. The SSB filter remains in the FT-101 and is used in the SSB and CW modes. PB-1315: # Change C45-from 0.1 uF to 10 uF/25V electrolytic (+ towards base of Q9). # Remove C39 0.047 uF. # Change C43 from 0.01 uF to 10 uF/25V electrolytic (+ towards Q9). # Change C44 from 220 uF to 750-1000 uF at 10V. # Change C40 from 33 uF to 150 uF. Cheers Ron W6OM
[AMRadio] Antenna slip up mast
Thanks to everyone, once again the AM fraternity has come through. Lowes is the place and I am on the way to pick one up now. It is amazing how through the years this group lead me through restoring a NC-300, NC-173, DX-100, Valiant and Ranger. I would not be enjoying AM Radio if it were not for all your suggestions, recommendations and frienship. 73 to all and thank you Ron Weaver - W6OM - CW AM Ron Weaver - W6OM - CW AM
[AMRadio] Antenna for sale
Anyone close to Orange County California who is interested in a Tennadyne T-8 log perodic 10-12-15-17-20 antenna? About one year old still sitting on roof, excellent condition and will sacrifice it for much less than I paid for it. Pick up only in Irvine, will take apart for you, manual, instructions etc. Antenna is surplus to my needs. Reply only to my direct email at [EMAIL PROTECTED], Not to the reflector. 73's Ron W6OM Ron Weaver - W6OM - FO5VO www.qsl.net/w6om
Re: Re: [AMRadio] Coax Wall Plates
Thanks John That seems to be the consensus of all the responses. I will purchase some plates drill them out, insert the barrells and see how it goes from there. All the Best Ron From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005/06/08 Wed PM 12:03:15 EDT To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Coax Wall Plates You should have installed plaster rings while the walls were uncovered. You can easily make your own SO-239 wall connectors with blank plates either plastic or preferably metal. Get some SO-239 feed through barrels and drill holes in the wall plates to fit. You will probably want to use an angle connector on the inside of the wall, especially insulated walls to prevent having to bend the coax at too great an angle. I have a double gang blank wall plate that I drilled out for 6 evenly spaced barrels. Looks really professional. There is a matching plate installed in the overhang of the roof line so that the connectors are installed vertically. It is far enough back in the overhang so that coax seal or similar products are really not needed unless you are hyper about it. 73, John, W4AWM __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net Ron Weaver - W6OM - FO5VO www.qsl.net/w6om
[AMRadio] ART 13's for sale
Due to downsizing of the QTH I am forced to sell some of my beloved boat anchors. Three ART 13's cleaned and ready to go with downloaded manuals, power supply suggestions and some idea's from users with respect to modifications. These sell on eBay for $250 - $350 and $289.00 at Surplus Sales of Nebraska. $175.00 firm, first come first served. Two are virgin, one has several enhancements to the output circuit. All sitting in my office in Irvine for inspection, purchase and pick up. I prefer not to ship the ART 13's unless absolutely necessary. We are right across the street from the Orange County John Wayne Airport about 200 yards off the 5 Freeway at Mac Arthur. If shipping is required I will only charge you for the packaging and actual shipping, no goofy handling charges. Call for directions or questions to 949-851-8737 Ron Weaver - W6OM - FO5VO www.qsl.net/w6om
Re: Re: [AMRadio] ART 13's for sale
Thanks Damon Great to hear from you again. OK, that's two down as Dave W6KL is coming to the office tomorrow to pick one up and I'll hold the second one for you. I really hate to part with them but I am just out of room. All the Best From: Damon Raphael [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005/03/03 Thu PM 05:07:43 EST To: Discussion of AM Radio amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [AMRadio] ART 13's for sale Hi Ron, I would like one. I know that you prefer not to ship it but we maybe able to work out either my picking it up at the next AMI Barbecue or when one of the guys comes to what used to be the Tuthill Swap and Shop (now in Williams,AZ) Dennis, W7QHO usually drives to that one. Let me know. TNX, DE Damon, W7MD Tucson, AZ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Due to downsizing of the QTH I am forced to sell some of my beloved boat anchors. Three ART 13's cleaned and ready to go with downloaded manuals, power supply suggestions and some idea's from users with respect to modifications. These sell on eBay for $250 - $350 and $289.00 at Surplus Sales of Nebraska. $175.00 firm, first come first served. Two are virgin, one has several enhancements to the output circuit. All sitting in my office in Irvine for inspection, purchase and pick up. I prefer not to ship the ART 13's unless absolutely necessary. We are right across the street from the Orange County John Wayne Airport about 200 yards off the 5 Freeway at Mac Arthur. If shipping is required I will only charge you for the packaging and actual shipping, no goofy handling charges. Call for directions or questions to 949-851-8737 Ron Weaver - W6OM - FO5VO www.qsl.net/w6om __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net Ron Weaver - W6OM - FO5VO www.qsl.net/w6om
Re: Re: [AMRadio] ART 13 Transmitter - WWII Drake Power Supply
Wow, thanks Mark That's impressive, what a set up for field day. Thanks again Ron From: Mark Foltarz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005/02/25 Fri PM 04:08:38 EST To: amradio@mailman.qth.net amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: Re: [AMRadio] ART 13 Transmitter - WWII Drake Power Supply Ron Weaver - W6OM - FO5VO www.qsl.net/w6om
Re: Re: [AMRadio] ART 13 Transmitter
Thanks Mark My instincts told me that there had to be something available out there, either Drake, Heath or some commerical piece. I assume you are using the Drake PS for the TR series? Cheers Ron From: Mark Foltarz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005/02/23 Wed PM 08:02:06 EST To: Discussion of AM Radio amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [AMRadio] ART 13 Transmitter Ron, I have been using an ART13 with the Drake AC power supply for the intended purpose. Give a shout here at 813-837-2324 or 440-570-1762. Or a QSO on 20m SSB de KA4JVY Mark --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Finally dug into all three ART 13's and ready to combine the best of two into one really nice AM transmitter and sell the third one. Before I heat up the soldering iron, tube tester and VTVM I wonder if anyone has experiance using commerical or amateur power supplies with one of these beauties to save in home brewing one. Thanks Ron Weaver - W6OM - FO5VO www.qsl.net/w6om __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Easier than ever with enhanced search. Learn more. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250 __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net Ron Weaver - W6OM - FO5VO www.qsl.net/w6om
[AMRadio] Old Novice Days
Wow what a treat is has been reading all the reports, Ok here is mine. Sept 27th, 1958, arrive home from school, play with the dog, stack my books in the bedroom and see an envelope from the FCC and Mr. CB Plummer authorzing me as a new novice, call sign WV6CZH. After dinner and homework that night my nervous shaking hands pounded out my first CQ on my newly built DX-20 (which sets in my office today) on 40 CW and KL7AIZ in Adak answred me. I was so scarred it took him several times sending his call before I got it. The next Saturday found me on 15 CW where I worked my first Russian and Europeans, wow what a thrill. That old BC-348 receiver sounded great and it also has a place of honor in my office. The hobby became an obsession and set the path for my life, career and travels. Whatever the business becomes will always be a result of my beginings in Ham Radio. I share the story with anyone visiting our offices. Thanks for the Bandwidth Ron W6OM Founder CEO www.vipernetworks.com PS: I still fire up those old boat anchors weekly and cruise around 40 CW. From: Geoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005/02/23 Wed PM 01:09:06 EST To: Discussion of AM Radio amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Old Novice Days Bob Macklin wrote: In 1969 the 40M Novice segment was 7150 - 7200. In 1986 it was 7100 - 7150. Bob Macklin K5MYJ/7 Seattle, Wa. Before that. I got my ticket in Feb of 1984, and it was 7100 to 7200kcs 73 = Best Regards, -Geoff/W5OMR __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net Ron Weaver - W6OM - FO5VO www.qsl.net/w6om
[AMRadio] ART 13 Transmitter
Finally dug into all three ART 13's and ready to combine the best of two into one really nice AM transmitter and sell the third one. Before I heat up the soldering iron, tube tester and VTVM I wonder if anyone has experiance using commerical or amateur power supplies with one of these beauties to save in home brewing one. Thanks Ron Weaver - W6OM - FO5VO www.qsl.net/w6om
[AMRadio] ART 13 Transmitter
When it rains it pours. I just enherited three ART 13's, all in very good condition. One has a 110V PS built in, the other two do not. Somebody point me to the ART 13 information site so I can familiarize myself with the circuits and get these beautiful old rigs playing on AM again soon. All the Best Ron Weaver - W6OM - FO5VO www.qsl.net/w6om
