Re: [IRCA] VACTROL build parts list -
The Opti Isolator part I imagine... Which is one of the priciest parts of the builds. Colin Newell - CoffeeCrew.com - VA7WWV - Victoria - BC > On Feb 25, 2016, at 4:05 AM, Mark Durenberger Mobile > wrote: > > FYI: Believe it or not, you can buy the Vactrol thru Amazon! > > > Mark Durenberger > > - ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] VACTROL build parts list -
FYI: Believe it or not, you can buy the Vactrol thru Amazon! Mark Durenberger -Original Message- From: Sylvain Naud Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2016 12:57 AM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] VACTROL build parts list - As I also have my own experience with vactrols, I thought the following might be some interest if I may. I had a K9AY loop working for some years here which was terminated with a vactrol, a VTL5C4 actually http://www.quebecdx.com/vactrol.pdf I remember that the antenna wasn't as performing as the Beverages for TA MWDX for instance but it was a very quiet antenna nevertheless. One day, during a great TA opening, I've got great result on this antenna especially with former Denmark Radio on 1062 KHz. Here's a recording where I deliberately played with the vactrol at the beginning in order to demonstrate how I could get rid of IBOC hiss, probably coming from WTIC at that time (actually on Sept 11 2010 at 04;00 UTC http://www.quebecdx.com/1062_dnk_k9ay.mp3 And as a coincidence, I remember having bought the vactrols over the Internet from a BC vendor ;) Sylvain Naud Portneuf,QC Le 2016-02-24 19:20, R. Colin Newell a écrit : I have had 3 or 4 requests for VACTROL sets - Here is an approximate break down of the main parts which brings me to the price for a set for those interested. Aluminum Box (for indoor controller) - $9.00 Binding Posts (for antenna end box) $6.00 Plastic case for outdoor antenna termination box - $5.00 BNC Connector X 2 - $8.00 10-turn Bournes vernier - $17 10-turn Bournes 500 ohm or 1000 ohm POT - $17 Power jack for wall wart - $2.00 Opti-Isolator - $12.00 V- Regulator - $2.00 Circuit boards - $3.00 Assorted resistors, capacitors, POWER LED and diodes - $2.00 *Wall-Wart and BNC terminated coaxial cable not included.* That is 83 dollars (Canadian) [your lucky day folks to the South!] I'd say that since we are a family, I am not going to attach any labor or assembly costs -- so I am prepared to price these at *$85 (US)* *shipping included* (if the shipping is around $15 or so...) For those interested (there were 3 or 4...) send me your opinion on this. I think I have 3 sets made already and circuit boards for 3 more sets to populate and I can order more circuits from OSH PARK in a heart beat. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] VACTROL build parts list -
As I also have my own experience with vactrols, I thought the following might be some interest if I may. I had a K9AY loop working for some years here which was terminated with a vactrol, a VTL5C4 actually http://www.quebecdx.com/vactrol.pdf I remember that the antenna wasn't as performing as the Beverages for TA MWDX for instance but it was a very quiet antenna nevertheless. One day, during a great TA opening, I've got great result on this antenna especially with former Denmark Radio on 1062 KHz. Here's a recording where I deliberately played with the vactrol at the beginning in order to demonstrate how I could get rid of IBOC hiss, probably coming from WTIC at that time (actually on Sept 11 2010 at 04;00 UTC http://www.quebecdx.com/1062_dnk_k9ay.mp3 And as a coincidence, I remember having bought the vactrols over the Internet from a BC vendor ;) Sylvain Naud Portneuf,QC Le 2016-02-24 19:20, R. Colin Newell a écrit : I have had 3 or 4 requests for VACTROL sets - Here is an approximate break down of the main parts which brings me to the price for a set for those interested. Aluminum Box (for indoor controller) - $9.00 Binding Posts (for antenna end box) $6.00 Plastic case for outdoor antenna termination box - $5.00 BNC Connector X 2 - $8.00 10-turn Bournes vernier - $17 10-turn Bournes 500 ohm or 1000 ohm POT - $17 Power jack for wall wart - $2.00 Opti-Isolator - $12.00 V- Regulator - $2.00 Circuit boards - $3.00 Assorted resistors, capacitors, POWER LED and diodes - $2.00 *Wall-Wart and BNC terminated coaxial cable not included.* That is 83 dollars (Canadian) [your lucky day folks to the South!] I'd say that since we are a family, I am not going to attach any labor or assembly costs -- so I am prepared to price these at *$85 (US)* *shipping included* (if the shipping is around $15 or so...) For those interested (there were 3 or 4...) send me your opinion on this. I think I have 3 sets made already and circuit boards for 3 more sets to populate and I can order more circuits from OSH PARK in a heart beat. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com