Re: [AMRadio] Dumb Rock X2

2005-11-13 Thread Edward B Richards
Cost. 73, Ed Richards, K6UUZ Simi Valley, California, 93065 Home of Air Force 1 Pavilion On Sun, 13 Nov 2005 17:16:10 -0700 "Barrie Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Well, I wish to thank all for the advice regarding mounting and > wiring the small relays to perfboard. > > I just finished mo

Re: [AMRadio] Dumber than a rock question . .

2005-11-13 Thread Barrie Smith
Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Dumber than a rock question . . Barrie, If I understand your post correctly, the relays you intend to use are part of an antenna tuner. Asumming the relays are rated for your need, think about the maximum voltage, and current that the interconnects must withstand. If

[AMRadio] Dumb Rock X2

2005-11-13 Thread Barrie Smith
Well, I wish to thank all for the advice regarding mounting and wiring the small relays to perfboard. I just finished mounting one relay completely. According to my DVM, it's working just right. I have three more (minimum) to mount. Relative to the amount of time it took me to do one (grante

Re: [AMRadio] Dumber than a rock question . .

2005-11-13 Thread W7QHO
In a message dated 11/13/05 10:38:49 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > So, what the hell do I do with it?  Wrap some wire around the protruding > pins and solder it?  > That's the way I do it. Don't use perfboard, much though. Dennis D. W7QHO Glendale, CA

RE: [AMRadio] KNOB

2005-11-13 Thread david oneill
w9nto ok on qrz -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2005 2:08 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio Subject: RE: [AMRadio] KNOB > Please send call or mailing address > I'LL SHIP YOU TWO FOR $5.00 > > -Or

Re: [AMRadio] Dumber than a rock question . .

2005-11-13 Thread John Lawson
On Sun, 13 Nov 2005, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Great. I would LOVE to find a source of that material in the U.S. Let us know! Also check out www.schmartboard.com - they have a range of prototyping stuff aimed at the smaller items... Cheers John KB6SCO

Re: [AMRadio] Dumber than a rock question . .

2005-11-13 Thread bcarling
Ouch! Their price for Vero Board is out the roof! http://www.abra-electronics.com/catalog/breadboards/0041g.html It would probably be cheaper to buy it from the U.K. directly! > On 13 Nov 2005 at 13:23, Barrie Smith wrote: > > > I did a google on Vero board and came up with a company called "Ab

Re: [AMRadio] Dumber than a rock question . .

2005-11-13 Thread bcarling
Great. I would LOVE to find a source of that material in the U.S. Let us know! Bry, AF4K On 13 Nov 2005 at 13:23, Barrie Smith wrote: > I did a google on Vero board and came up with a company called "Abra > Electronics" in New York. > > I'll give them a call tomorrow and see what's up. > > 73

Re: [AMRadio] Dumber than a rock question . .

2005-11-13 Thread Barrie Smith
I did a google on Vero board and came up with a company called "Abra Electronics" in New York. I'll give them a call tomorrow and see what's up. 73, Barrie, W7ALW

Re: [AMRadio] Dumber than a rock question . .

2005-11-13 Thread Edward B Richards
Hi Barrie; Maybe I don't understand you but if I do; what you want is readily available. It is a perf board with a copper pattern on one side. It comes in various patterns from single holes to IC patterns. See Radio Shack # 276-170, -150, -168, -148, -159, also, All Electronics (www.allelexctronic

RE: [AMRadio] Dumber than a rock question . .

2005-11-13 Thread George KB2Z
Not sure if they still carry it, but Radio Shack sells/sold something very similar, in different sizes. I haven't bought any for a few years. Might be worth a look. Good luck, George At 02:38 PM 11/13/05, you wrote: I had a good friend send me som Vero / Stripboard from the UK. Fabulous stuf

RE: [AMRadio] Dumber than a rock question . .

2005-11-13 Thread bcarling
On 13 Nov 2005 at 12:52, Joe Bento wrote: > When will I lear to proofread? I kow what you mean, Joe!

Re: [AMRadio] Need list of good AM radios to start looking for . . .

2005-11-13 Thread bcarling
On 13 Nov 2005 at 17:48, Donald Chester wrote: > Isn't the FT-100D the same as the old Tempo One? No, nothing like it. The FT200 was about the same as a Tempo One. FT100D is a small, newer sand state rig.

RE: [AMRadio] Dumber than a rock question . .

2005-11-13 Thread John E. Coleman (ARS WA5BXO)
That is exactly the way I build a lot of stuff Barrie. John -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Barrie Smith Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2005 12:37 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio Subject: [AMRadio] Dumber than a rock question . . Well, guys, I

RE: [AMRadio] Dumber than a rock question . .

2005-11-13 Thread Joe Bento
When will I lear to proofread??!!! The chip used in my example is obviously a 16-pin dip. Sorry. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joe Bento Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2005 12:39 PM To: 'Discussion of AM Radio' Subject: RE: [AMRadio] Dumbe

RE: [AMRadio] Dumber than a rock question . .

2005-11-13 Thread Joe Bento
I had a good friend send me som Vero / Stripboard from the UK. Fabulous stuff! For those that don't know, Vero board or Stripboard is perfboard with a copper strip the entire length of each horizontal row of holes. Cuts are made to break the horizontal strip with a special cutting tool, or a d

RE: [AMRadio] KNOB

2005-11-13 Thread hwr79
> Please send call or mailing address > I'LL SHIP YOU TWO FOR $5.00 > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2005 11:38 AM > To: AMRadio@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [AMRadio] KNOB > > > Was wande

Re: [AMRadio] Dumber than a rock question . .

2005-11-13 Thread bcarling
Barrie, you can buy push pins specially made to fit tightly into those perf board holes and then solder your connections and parts directly to the stakes/pins. It is a popular way of anchoring things to perf board. I prefer a metal chassis and terminal boards for larger tube stuff. However, f

[AMRadio] Dumber than a rock question . .

2005-11-13 Thread Barrie Smith
Well, guys, I've built a heap of stuff over a many year period, but have never used perfboard. I'm in the process of building an in-shack controller for an antenna matching device that is at the base of one of my towers. This unit has a 90 microhenry coil therein, with four latching vacuum re

Re: [AMRadio] Need list of good AM radios to start looking for . . .

2005-11-13 Thread peter markavage
Don: The FT-100D: http://www.rigpix.com/yaesu/ft100d.htm A little different than the Tempo One. Pete, wa2cwa On Sun, 13 Nov 2005 17:48:14 + "Donald Chester" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > Isn't the FT-100D the same as the old Tempo One? Any of those old > vacuum-tube-on-circuit-board rig

Re: [AMRadio] Need list of good AM radios to start looking for . . .

2005-11-13 Thread W5OMR/Geoff
Donald Chester wrote: From: "John (W5HG)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ... The 100D was really bad. I dream of finding a good tube type from some little lady that has one stuck up in the attic... Geoff , thanks for time. I will copy these down you gave me. It will make going to the Hamfest that muc

Re: [AMRadio] Need list of good AM radios to start looking for . . .

2005-11-13 Thread Donald Chester
From: "John (W5HG)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ... The 100D was really bad. I dream of finding a good tube type from some little lady that has one stuck up in the attic... Geoff , thanks for time. I will copy these down you gave me. It will make going to the Hamfest that much more fun. I'm kind o

[AMRadio] Re: Genius Loci, Joke Ebay Auctions

2005-11-13 Thread Donald Chester
From: W5OMR/Geoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ...No one does things for themselves, anymore. It seems to me, that the last group of folks that have ret/maintained the ability to think, are those of us who are creative enough to build stuff on our own. Not only homebrewing hams, but other hobbyi

RE: [AMRadio] KNOB

2005-11-13 Thread david oneill
I'LL SHIP YOU TWO FOR $5.00 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2005 11:38 AM To: AMRadio@mailman.qth.net Subject: [AMRadio] KNOB Was wandering if anyone had a DX-60B that they were useing for pa

[AMRadio] KNOB

2005-11-13 Thread hwr79
Was wandering if anyone had a DX-60B that they were useing for parts?? Could use one of the smaller knobs.If so Please let me know. Thanks Herb WA3HGT e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [AMRadio] Need list of good AM radios to start looking for . . .

2005-11-13 Thread John (W5HG)
Thanks Geoff, I have figured that much out about the latest rigs. The 100D was really bad. I dream of finding a good tube type from some little lady that has one stuck up in the attic... Geoff , thanks for time. I will copy these down you gave me. It will make going to the Hamfest that much

[AMRadio] Need list of good AM radios to start looking for . . .

2005-11-13 Thread John (W5HG)
I have been bitten by the AM bug and would like to know what to look for at some of these Hamfest. I know their will be all kind of opinions but that is what I need. The first rig I bought a few years ago with this mind was a Yaesu ft100Dbig mistake. My other rig I use in the house is a Yae

Re: [AMRadio] (no subject)

2005-11-13 Thread W5OMR/Geoff
Bob Scupp wrote: Geoff- However, there are always the few and proud like us who rebel and resist and do not accept this as the norm. AMEN!!! Best 73's, Bob K5SEP Exactly, and it's because we're -different- that we're treated like we're 2nd class citizens. Whatever happened to respect?