Re: [AMRadio] power ratings

2005-07-12 Thread Gary Schafer
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a junker HW-100 with a good PA section. How much power could I run as a linear amp using 2X6146 and what rating power supply would I need? Thanks. Ed K6UUZ 25 watts carrier with 100 watts pep output on the 6146's. 73 Gary K4FMX

Re: [AMRadio] power ratings

2005-07-12 Thread zuu6k
Thanks, Gary. Ed K6UUZ On Mon, 11 Jul 2005 22:58:26 -0400 Gary Schafer [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a junker HW-100 with a good PA section. How much power could I run as a linear amp using 2X6146 and what rating power supply would I need? Thanks.

Re: [AMRadio] power ratings

2005-07-12 Thread Geoff
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks, Gary. Ed K6UUZ On Mon, 11 Jul 2005 22:58:26 -0400 Gary Schafer [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: because of the class of service. read here (http://www.qsl.net/wa5bxo/asyam/aam3.html) for a good explanation of everything related. 73 = Best Regards,

[AMRadio] interference from 3810 khz to 3910 khz

2005-07-12 Thread Mark Foltarz
Anyone else picking up interference from 3810 khz to 3910 khz ? It sounds like a swept buzzsaw. 10:15 EST QTH is NE Ohio. de KA4JVY Mark __ Do you Yahoo!? Read only the mail you want - Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard.

[AMRadio] FS: Heath Manuals, E-200-C, etc.

2005-07-12 Thread Merz Donald S
For Sale: Heathkit Manuals, E-200-C, etc. Precision E-200-C Signal Generator. Nice looking shape in every respect. Leather handle intact. $19 Military AN/PSM-2 ZM-14A Megohmeter with snap-on lid. Cool meter for 0-1000 meghohms with built-in hand-crank generator for test voltage. $19 Heathkit

Re: [AMRadio] interference from 3810 khz to 3910 khz

2005-07-12 Thread Jim Candela
Mark, I have something similar here in Round Rock, Texas. I discovered that my DVD / VCR combo squirts out RF like crazy whenever it is turned off. Whenever I want to listen to 75 meters, I need to unplug the POS. Maybe the interference your seeing is in your own house, or maybe not. Time

Re: [AMRadio] FS: Heath Manuals, E-200-C, etc.

2005-07-12 Thread Jim Candela
Don, I'm interested in the Megohmeter. Let me know with shipping to 78681. Jim --- Merz Donald S [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For Sale: Heathkit Manuals, E-200-C, etc. Precision E-200-C Signal Generator. Nice looking shape in every respect. Leather handle intact. $19 Military AN/PSM-2

Re: [AMRadio] interference from 3810 khz to 3910 khz

2005-07-12 Thread Geoff
Jim Candela wrote: Mark, I have something similar here in Round Rock, Texas. I discovered that my DVD / VCR combo squirts out RF like crazy whenever it is turned off. Whenever I want to listen to 75 meters, I need to unplug the POS. Maybe the interference your seeing is in your own house,

Re: [AMRadio] interference from 3810 khz to 3910 khz

2005-07-12 Thread Geoff
Mark Foltarz wrote: Anyone else picking up interference from 3810 khz to 3910 khz ? It sounds like a swept buzzsaw. 10:15 EST QTH is NE Ohio. It's interesting to note, however, that this morning on 75m, a station 15miles away and running 300w was S-7, while a 175w station 300 Miles away

[AMRadio] FS: GP-7/ARB station, Omni VI/OPT3, AX-190, Grammar TX, HL Speaker, Signal Shifter, Bandmaster

2005-07-12 Thread Merz Donald S
For Sale. All prices are plus shipping. GP-7/ARB pair. Both units are reworked and mostly ready to put on the air. Both units are accessorized out the wazoo with mounts, tuning units, control boxes and all. The ARB works well (on the original dynamotor) but the wiring to the control boxes has

Re: [AMRadio] interference from 3810 khz to 3910 khz

2005-07-12 Thread kenw2dtc
Anyone else picking up interference from 3810 khz to 3910 khz ? It sounds like a swept buzzsaw ***I work the 3870 to 3890 portion of the band and every once in a while, I hear it slide through the frequency like a slow VFO. Others on frequency from NJ to Maine also hear it. It's not on

Re: [AMRadio] interference from 3810 khz to 3910 khz

2005-07-12 Thread Geoff
kenw2dtc wrote: Anyone else picking up interference from 3810 khz to 3910 khz ? It sounds like a swept buzzsaw ***I work the 3870 to 3890 portion of the band and every once in a while, I hear it slide through the frequency like a slow VFO. Others on frequency from NJ to Maine also

Re: [AMRadio] interference from 3810 khz to 3910 khz

2005-07-12 Thread Bob Macklin
I have heard that some consumer electronics that use microcontrollers operate with FM'ed clocks to reduce the Part 15 emmissions by spreading it out. And many appernetly use clocks in the 75M range. Bob Macklin K5MYJ/7 Seattle, Wa. REAL RADIOS GLOW IN THE DARK - Original Message -

Re: [AMRadio] power ratings

2005-07-12 Thread Rev. Don Sanders
The plate dissapation of the 6146's is the key. Your carrier steady on should not exceed the dissapation rating. This is about 50 watts if I remember right which would give you 200 watts PEP. So your power suppl;y should be capable of about 150 watts continuous and it will handle the 200 watts on

Re: [AMRadio] power ratings

2005-07-12 Thread Rev. Don Sanders
Ye3s but the cost of a good modulation transformer for 300 watts or more would be as much as a SB200. Actually for a good rig you could run a pair of 813 or a high power triode similar tube at about 800 watts and cathode modulate at 400 watts. This is cost effective and works well. Tetrode tubes

Re: [AMRadio] power ratings

2005-07-12 Thread Geoff
Rev. Don Sanders wrote: Ye3s but the cost of a good modulation transformer for 300 watts or more would be as much as a SB200. Actually for a good rig you could run a pair of 813 or a high power triode similar tube at about 800 watts and cathode modulate at 400 watts. This is cost effective and

Re: [AMRadio] power ratings

2005-07-12 Thread Donald Chester
The plate dissipation of the 6146's is the key. Your carrier steady on should not exceed the dissipation rating. This is about 50 watts if I remember right which would give you 200 watts PEP. So your power suppl;y should be capable of about 150 watts continuous and it will handle the 200 watts

Re: [AMRadio] power ratings

2005-07-12 Thread Geoff
Donald Chester wrote: The plate dissipation of the 6146's is the key. Your carrier steady on should not exceed the dissipation rating. This is about 50 watts if I remember right which would give you 200 watts PEP. So your power suppl;y should be capable of about 150 watts continuous and it

[AMRadio] Valiant doorknob cap

2005-07-12 Thread John Lawson
Anyone have a (better??) replacement for the doorknob cap in the tank circuit of a Valiant? I'm doing an overall re-cap prior to getting on the AM air - I can order a capacitor that exceeds the specs, but there is the structural question in that the doorknob is also a spacer. It's

Re: [AMRadio] Valiant doorknob cap

2005-07-12 Thread Bob Maser
I would not change it because doorknobs aren't susceptible to age. Bob - Original Message - From: John Lawson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Discussion of AM Radio amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2005 4:28 PM Subject: [AMRadio] Valiant doorknob cap Anyone have a

Re: [AMRadio] power ratings

2005-07-12 Thread Rev. Don Sanders
Ken, as I read the rules, we are only allowed to run 375 watts carrier. With 100% modulation this will give us 1500 watts pep which is the max output allowed. I agree 300 watts carrier is almost necessary, however smaller linears wont handle that and if funds are limited, 150 watts with 600 pep

Re: [AMRadio] Valiant doorknob cap

2005-07-12 Thread John Lawson
On Tue, 12 Jul 2005, Bob Maser wrote: I would not change it because doorknobs aren't susceptible to age. Shows 420 pF on an LCD cap meter - Sprague Tel-Ohmike (at 600V) shows 220 pF. Cross-testing other (similar) caps shows a very small variation in readings. Someday when I'm rich

Re: [AMRadio] power ratings

2005-07-12 Thread Geoff
Rev. Don Sanders wrote: Ken, as I read the rules, we are only allowed to run 375 watts carrier. this is wrong. There is -no- maximum carrier limit. The only maximum power limit imposed on Ham Radio operators is 1,500W PEP output, regardless of mode. 1,500W PEP output on AM, -would- be

Re: [AMRadio] power ratings

2005-07-12 Thread Geoff
In fact, since many people refuse (or just don't know how) to click on a link, allow me to paste some of that here, that is germane to the overall discussion of power levels, ratings, and class of operation of a tube. -Geoff/W5OMR =

Re: [AMRadio] power ratings

2005-07-12 Thread kenw2dtc
Ken, as I read the rules, we are only allowed to run 375 watts carrier. With 100% modulation this will give us 1500 watts pep which is the max output allowed. ***Don, You are correct about the 1500 watts PEP. It could also be derived by 600 watts of carrier with much less than 100%

Re: [AMRadio] power ratings

2005-07-12 Thread Bob Macklin
A comment about AM transmitters. A plate modulated AM transmitter requires a modulator of 50% of the power of the final to produce 100% modulation. These transmitters like the Johnson Ranger produce better audo than the screen modulation units like the small Heaths. Only the Heath DX-100 and TX-1

Re: [AMRadio] power ratings

2005-07-12 Thread Gary Schafer
The best quality audio of all can be gotten from low level modulation and a linear amplifier. 73 Gary K4FMX Bob Macklin wrote: A comment about AM transmitters. A plate modulated AM transmitter requires a modulator of 50% of the power of the final to produce 100% modulation. These

Re: [AMRadio] power ratings

2005-07-12 Thread Geoff
Gary Schafer wrote: The best quality audio of all can be gotten from low level modulation and a linear amplifier. 73 Gary K4FMX However, highly non-efficient. --- 73 = Best Regards, -Geoff/W5OMR

Re: [AMRadio] power ratings

2005-07-12 Thread kenw2dtc
But if you want broadcast quality audio you need a real plate modulated rig The best quality audio of all can be gotten from low level modulation and a linear amplifier. ***I disagree with both statements above. If properly set up and fixed with the proper audio chain, a plate

Re: [AMRadio] power ratings

2005-07-12 Thread Mike Dorworth,K4XM
However, highly non-efficient. Actually not TRUE. The total power pulled from power supply determines effeciency. A low level and linear consumes less power for same carrier power. See some KW mobile rigs from years ago. also I remember WCKY had 50 watts modulated carrier ( 2 megawatts

Re: [AMRadio] power ratings

2005-07-12 Thread Gary Schafer
kenw2dtc wrote: But if you want broadcast quality audio you need a real plate modulated rig The best quality audio of all can be gotten from low level modulation and a linear amplifier. ***I disagree with both statements above. If properly set up and fixed with the proper audio

Re: [AMRadio] power ratings

2005-07-12 Thread Gary Schafer
Geoff wrote: Gary Schafer wrote: The best quality audio of all can be gotten from low level modulation and a linear amplifier. 73 Gary K4FMX However, highly non-efficient. --- 73 = Best Regards, -Geoff/W5OMR Efficiency doesn't matter anymore for hams. Output power is the

Re: [AMRadio] FS: Heath Manuals, E-200-C, etc.

2005-07-12 Thread Paul Sokoloff
I would like the WA-P2 manual if still available. Paul - Original Message - From: Jim Candela [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Discussion of AM Radio amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2005 11:27 AM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] FS: Heath Manuals, E-200-C, etc. Don, I'm interested in

Re: [AMRadio] power ratings

2005-07-12 Thread Geoff
Gary Schafer wrote: Geoff wrote: Gary Schafer wrote: The best quality audio of all can be gotten from low level modulation and a linear amplifier. However, highly non-efficient. Efficiency doesn't matter anymore for hams. Output power is the limiting factor not input power. I

Re: [AMRadio] power ratings

2005-07-12 Thread W7QHO
Didn't this subject get beat to death back in January of this year? Dennis D. W7QHO Glendale, CA