Re: [AMRadio] Catadioptric, was refractor

2006-12-04 Thread Jack Schmidling
Jim Wilhite wrote: That is a hair splitter, Don. Al Gore "took the initiative in creating the internet". I can see how some people shortened the quote. It doesn't take a whole lot of creativity to translate that into inventing it. He probably gets credit for coining the term "electronic su

Re: [AMRadio] Catadioptric, was refractor

2006-12-04 Thread Jack Schmidling
ARS W5OMR wrote: That Al Gore story is an urban legend. That was but not the one about being a tree. js -- PHOTO OF THE WEEK: http://schmidling.com/pow.htm Astronomy, Beer, Cheese, Fiber,Gems, Sausage,Silver http://schmidling.com __

Re: [AMRadio] Kenyon T-161 Info?

2006-12-04 Thread ARS W5OMR
On 12/4/06, A.R.S. - W5AMI <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I need to post a want on amfone.net. I'm not in any hurry, but sure would be nice to secure one. Thanks Geoff. If you've got 'em (and they're -much- easier and cheaper to find) you can string smaller inductance values together in series t

Re: [AMRadio] Catadioptric, was refractor

2006-12-04 Thread Jim Wilhite
That is a hair splitter, Don. Al Gore "took the initiative in creating the internet". I can see how some people shortened the quote. - Original Message - From: "D. Chester" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> In 1988, where was the Algore, then? That Al Gore story is an urban legend. http:/

Re: [AMRadio] Kenyon T-161 Info?

2006-12-04 Thread A.R.S. - W5AMI
I need to post a want on amfone.net. I'm not in any hurry, but sure would be nice to secure one. Thanks Geoff. 73 On 12/4/06, ARS W5OMR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On 12/4/06, A.R.S. - W5AMI <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I wish someone had about a 60hy mod reactor at about 500 mils they > don'

Re: [AMRadio] VideoTaping the BandWarming

2006-12-04 Thread ARS W5OMR
On 12/4/06, VJB <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'd personally like to see a 'band-scope' take about a 5 minute video of such a display? -- -Geoff/W5OMR GREAT IDEA for some video of "First Night" (is that term taken already?). I don't have a panadapter, but maybe some basic footage of each of u

Re: [AMRadio] Kenyon T-161 Info?

2006-12-04 Thread ARS W5OMR
On 12/4/06, A.R.S. - W5AMI <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I wish someone had about a 60hy mod reactor at about 500 mils they don't need. I'll pay a good price at a poor mans rate. I don't think he has any more, but I bought a 50 (60?) Hy choke at 400mA from Brett/DTS 'bout 6 or 8 months ago... fr

Re: [AMRadio] Catadioptric, was refractor

2006-12-04 Thread ARS W5OMR
On 12/4/06, D. Chester <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> In 1988, where was the Algore, then? > That Al Gore story is an urban legend. We knew that, Don. It's just easy to poke fun at... no, never mind - not getting into politics, here ;-) -- Operating your AM rig without a scope is like driv

Re: [AMRadio] Kenyon T-161 Info?

2006-12-04 Thread A.R.S. - W5AMI
I wish someone had about a 60hy mod reactor at about 500 mils they don't need. I'll pay a good price at a poor mans rate. w5ami On 12/4/06, ARS W5OMR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've got a thordarson 75 ~ 125w multi-impedance transformer. that I > could let go of, to someone on this reflecto

Re: [AMRadio] Catadioptric, was refractor

2006-12-04 Thread D. Chester
In 1988, where was the Algore, then? That Al Gore story is an urban legend. http://www.snopes.com/quotes/internet.asp ___ This message was typed using the DVORAK keyboard layout. ___

[AMRadio] VideoTaping the BandWarming

2006-12-04 Thread VJB
I'd personally like to see a 'band-scope' take about a 5 minute video of such a display? -- -Geoff/W5OMR GREAT IDEA for some video of "First Night" (is that term taken already?). I don't have a panadapter, but maybe some basic footage of each of us while operating could be compiled into a hi

Re: [AMRadio] Kenyon T-161 Info?

2006-12-04 Thread ARS W5OMR
I've got a thordarson 75 ~ 125w multi-impedance transformer. that I could let go of, to someone on this reflector... On 12/4/06, John E. Coleman (ARS WA5BXO) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hold on to that Jeff I think I may build a little 812s X 811s rig again in the future. John, WA5BXO Ok. I'

RE: [AMRadio] Kenyon T-161 Info?

2006-12-04 Thread John E. Coleman (ARS WA5BXO)
Hold on to that Jeff I think I may build a little 812s X 811s rig again in the future. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ARS W5OMR Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 5:00 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service Subjec

Re: [AMRadio] Kenyon T-161 Info?

2006-12-04 Thread ARS W5OMR
> > BTW: I have a Kenyon T-442, 600 watt modulation transformer for sale $100 > > plus S&H. > > Hey, you NEED that, Ronnie! > > that'll give you THREE 600w Mod frmrs! ;-) On 12/4/06, ronnie.hull <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: nawww I don't need it, I have two 600's, a 500 and two 250's now LOL

Re: [AMRadio] Kenyon T-161 Info?

2006-12-04 Thread ronnie.hull
nawww I don't need it, I have two 600's, a 500 and two 250's now LOL Ronnie On Mon, 4 Dec 2006 14:09:37 -0600, Geoff Edmonson wrote > On 12/4/06, Edward B Richards <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > My Kenyon catalog of unknown age, does not show it . It hits all around > > it. The 150-160 number

Re: [AMRadio] Catadioptric, was refractor

2006-12-04 Thread WØQFC
I guess this is what happens when guys have too much time on their hands. . . . Maybe we should all fire up the rigs and start some activity on 6! Gene, WØQFC (OK on QRZ) Spring Hill, Florida 34606 WEB SITE: http://www.w0qfc.com __ AM

[AMRadio] Band Expansion

2006-12-04 Thread Geoff Edmonson
I've talked with a few people (of noteable mention, Don/K4KYV and John/WA5BXO) and suggested that we gather on 3.650Mc, the evening of 14 December, 2006, at 23:01:01CST to commence with AM operations in the newly expanded band. Don said "that's another frequency, to add to 3.610 and 3.680/85Mc".

Re: [AMRadio] Catadioptric, was refractor

2006-12-04 Thread Todd, KA1KAQ
On 12/4/06, WØQFC <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Maybe you could find more information by using what President Bush uses: "THE GOOGLE" Number One rated too, as I understand it. Good taste, apparently. Jack, a mirror site is more like what it says: another site offering the same information. BAMA

Re: [AMRadio] Catadioptric, was refractor

2006-12-04 Thread Jack Schmidling
WØQFC wrote: Maybe you could find more information by using what President Bush uses: "THE GOOGLE" I wonder if he ever googled loser or failure or whatever it was that brought up his bio. He probably told Larry King about how "you push little buttons and things". That what Larry asked a gu

Re: [AMRadio] Catadioptric, was refractor

2006-12-04 Thread Geoff Edmonson
You guys just ain't right! Rude, crude, socially unacceptable... the qualities I LOOK for in people! ;-) -- Operating your AM rig without a scope is like driving our car at night without headlights.(~K4KYV) 73 = Best Regards -Geoff/W5OMR __

Re: [AMRadio] Catadioptric, was refractor

2006-12-04 Thread WØQFC
Maybe you could find more information by using what President Bush uses: "THE GOOGLE" Gene, WØQFC (OK on QRZ) Spring Hill, Florida 34606 WEB SITE: http://www.w0qfc.com __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/

Re: [AMRadio] Catadioptric, was refractor

2006-12-04 Thread John Lawson
On Mon, 4 Dec 2006, Jack Schmidling wrote: Geoff Edmonson wrote: In 1988, where was the Algore, then? Back in the day, I did a bit of programming in Algore Cheers John KB6SCO __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://

Re: [AMRadio] Catadioptric, was refractor

2006-12-04 Thread Jack Schmidling
Geoff Edmonson wrote: In 1988, where was the Algore, then? He was sitting around thinking of things to invent while we were using them. Remember when there were 200 news groups? 'Reflector' is the proper term for the Mailing list your eyes are currently resting on. Never heard it befor

Re: [AMRadio] Catadioptric, was refractor

2006-12-04 Thread Todd, KA1KAQ
On 12/4/06, Geoff Edmonson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 'Reflector' is the proper term for the Mailing list your eyes are currently resting on. Yep, that's how I've always known them too. Some call them 'Lists' (I probably use this myself at times), but it's really not a list - it's an email ref

Re: [AMRadio] Kenyon T-161 Info?

2006-12-04 Thread Geoff Edmonson
On 12/4/06, Edward B Richards <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: My Kenyon catalog of unknown age, does not show it . It hits all around it. The 150-160 numbers are all filter chokes. Sorry. BTW: I have a Kenyon T-442, 600 watt modulation transformer for sale $100 plus S&H. Hey, you NEED that, Ronnie!

Re: [AMRadio] Catadioptric, was refractor

2006-12-04 Thread Geoff Edmonson
On 12/3/06, Jack Schmidling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: VJB wrote: > The term dates back quite a while, but maybe it's > archaic now ! I have been on the Internet since before Al Gore invented it and I have never before heard the term. Take it from someone who had an IP address in 1990 (44.76.

[AMRadio] Ranger - SOLD!

2006-12-04 Thread Rick Brashear
Thanks to everyone for the tremendous response to the Ranger ad on AM Fone. It sold this morning. 73, Rick/K5IZ __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net

RE: [AMRadio] Breaker Info

2006-12-04 Thread Brett gazdzinski
Some breakers have a volt out when tripped, to trigger an alarm light. It wont put out any voltage when on, maybe not when off, but does if its actually tripped by an overload... Brett N2DTS > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jack Sch

Re: [AMRadio] Breaker Info

2006-12-04 Thread Mike Dorworth, K4XM
There are so many " What if's" that only guessing works well. There are also " Shunt Trip" breakers that break with say 50 mills to cut a 20 amp circuit. Usually we think of a breaker with a bi-metal strip heating and curling out of the way at a certain temp caused by over current. Some even reset

Re: [AMRadio] Breaker Info

2006-12-04 Thread John Lawson
On Mon, 4 Dec 2006, Jack Schmidling wrote: I need some help understanding the main power switch on my powersupply. Here is some info on current (no pun intended) Hienemann/Eaton brakers - http://www.circuitbreakersinc.com/cirguide.pdf it's possible you have one of the "dual-rating" d

RE: [AMRadio] Breaker Info

2006-12-04 Thread John E. Coleman (ARS WA5BXO)
Or maybe it the center connector is just a terminal post with no function in the switch. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Brashear Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 10:51 AM To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service

Re: [AMRadio] Breaker Info

2006-12-04 Thread Rick Brashear
Maybe the center is for filament voltage only and when you go to the bottom you have filament and B+...? Rick Jack Schmidling wrote: I need some help understanding the main power switch on my powersupply. I posted a pic to http://schmidling.com/breaker.jpg In the on position, the top and the

[AMRadio] Breaker Info

2006-12-04 Thread Jack Schmidling
I need some help understanding the main power switch on my powersupply. I posted a pic to http://schmidling.com/breaker.jpg In the on position, the top and the bottom terminals are connected. This makes sense as this is one side of the AC line. I can not figure out what the center terminal is

Re: [AMRadio] Kenyon T-161 Info?

2006-12-04 Thread Edward B Richards
My Kenyon catalog of unknown age, does not show it . It hits all around it. The 150-160 numbers are all filter chokes. Sorry. BTW: I have a Kenyon T-442, 600 watt modulation transformer for sale $100 plus S&H. 73, Ed Richards K6UUZ Simi Valley, Ca 93065 Home of the Air Force 1 pavilion On Mon, 4

Re: [AMRadio] Kenyon T-161 Info?

2006-12-04 Thread Jim Wilhite
Kenyon T 161: inductance 10, millamps 600, DC resistance 50, insulation test 5 KV. Jim W5JO Does anyone have a reference that would tell me what a Kenyon T-161 transformer is good for? This is is a large plate or plate/filament transformer of some unknown specification. Anyone got the spe

Re: [AMRadio] Kenyon T-161 Info?

2006-12-04 Thread ronnie.hull
Don are you sure of that number? My Kenyon catologe from 1939 does not list it, but does show all number from T-150 - T-199 to be filter reactors. Not that it could not have been made after 1939, and Im not doubting your description. anyway, its not in my literature. Ronnie On Mon, 4 Dec 2006

Re: [AMRadio] Catadioptric, was refractor

2006-12-04 Thread Jack Schmidling
A.R.S. - W5AMI wrote: First time I ever saw/smelled a "Stink horn", I was probably only 8 years old, and I never knew what it was called until I went on your website and saw a photo of one. The smell of that thing was something I'll never get out of my head. Funny, that is standard lore but n

[AMRadio] Kenyon T-161 Info?

2006-12-04 Thread Don Merz
Does anyone have a reference that would tell me what a Kenyon T-161 transformer is good for? This is is a large plate or plate/filament transformer of some unknown specification. Anyone got the specs? 73, Don Merz, N3RHT

Re: [AMRadio] PW Supply

2006-12-04 Thread Jack Schmidling
Brett gazdzinski wrote: All the homebrew power supply decks have voltage and current meters, then all the modulators and RF decks also have current meters. If you run both rf and modulator off one power supply, you get an indication on the power supply of the total current. Now that I am used t