[AMRadio] FS: KW Isolation Transformer

2007-07-31 Thread Bry Carling
FOR SALE: 1000 watt Isolation Transformer. for 120V AC. by Northlake Engineering Co. Has four IEC outlets and heavy duty industrial power cable. Heavy gauge, light gray metal case with rubber feet. Like new condition. Has a nice breaker switch for power ON/OFF. Available for $45.00 plus shipp

Re: [AMRadio] would like to build a little homebrew project

2007-07-31 Thread Jason Buchanan
On Jul 31, 2007, at 12:13 AM, Greg wrote: What power level are you thinking about? I've got some 3-400Z spares and sockets... I think i'm limited mostly by the cost of the transformer(s). An 811A project wouldn't be out of reach in terms of the cost of the tube and a plate transform

Re: [AMRadio] would like to build a little homebrew project

2007-07-31 Thread Bob Bruhns
Check http://www.amwindow.org/tech/htm/tech.htm and the 'On AMfone" section on the upper left side ofg the page at http://amfone.net/Amforum/index.php If you have some tube stuff in your junkbox, you should be able to build a low-power screen-modulated transmitter and get on 160 meters. With mo

[AMRadio] FS: Excellent VTVM

2007-07-31 Thread Bry Carling
FOR SALE: ORION ELECTRONICS V-100M Vacuum Tube Voltmeter Excellent, working condition with a large scale that is easy to read. Has rotary switchable scales from 0.001V AC to 300V AC. Also, dB scales from -60dB to +50 dB. In excellent shape ,and has obviously been cared for very well. Case has

RE: [AMRadio] would like to build a little homebrew project

2007-07-31 Thread Brett gazdzinski
A collection of old handbooks is a great thing to have, both the arrl and the bill orr handbooks. A 6146 modulated by a pair of 6l6's would be nice, 50 watts of carrier, 200 watt pep. You can put a xtal in the grid, or build an osc stage to isolate things a bit. Or buy an old VFO to drive it. Bre

Re: [AMRadio] would like to build a little homebrew project

2007-07-31 Thread Greg
OK You are talking about a fairly big and expensive transmitter. If this is your first one, it's going to be a long process. I think the first thing you should settle on is what tube(s) will make up the PA. Then you need to figure out what the mod transformer requirement will be. Mod transfo

Re: [AMRadio] would like to build a little homebrew project

2007-07-31 Thread Jim Wilhite
Brett is on the right path. I have always heard from all my old(er) elmers that it takes two things to work on 160. 1. Power 2 a vertical antenna. This is not to say you won't work anyone in your area with low power, but if you hear someone at a distance, the 200 Watt + carrier can make t

[AMRadio] AM T SHIRTS

2007-07-31 Thread Bob Peters
To all that purchased the AM T shirts from me a few months back. A lot of you told me that the paint came off. Well the vendor just redid the shirts at N/C so you get a replacement at N/c with the exception of postage. If you send me $6.50 via Pay Pal or a check for $6.50 I will get it out to you

[AMRadio] Re: would like to build a little homebrew project

2007-07-31 Thread ne1s
Jason Buchanan writes: I'm wanting to build a little homebrew project and build bigger ones based on what I learn from the smaller project. Just wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction for building a nice little AM transmitter, preferably for use on 160 meters... Tube,

RE: [AMRadio] AM T SHIRTS

2007-07-31 Thread Phil LaMarche
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Re: [AMRadio] would like to build a little homebrew project

2007-07-31 Thread Jim Candela
- Original Message From: Jim Wilhite <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have always heard from all my old(er) elmers that it takes two things to work on 160. 1. Power 2 a vertical antenna. Reply by Jim, JKO: back around Christmas of 1975, 160 meters was very quiet in Michigan. I ran a Lear

Re: [AMRadio] Re: would like to build a little homebrew project

2007-07-31 Thread John Flood
Jason, John Flood here, AKA KB1FQG, AKA Member of the GEMOTO group. I'm close by in Maynard, MA. I have some old hand books that we can copy plans from. Plus a pile o parts and a few thousand tubes. Most of the tubes are RX and audio type but there are a few low to mid power tubes there as

RE: [AMRadio] AM T SHIRTS

2007-07-31 Thread Bob Peters
You an XL Ya sure...I would love to see you in an XL... Sorry Yes I do... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Phil LaMarche Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 12:22 PM To: 'Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service' Subject: RE: [AMRadio] AM

RE: [AMRadio] AM T SHIRTS

2007-07-31 Thread Phil LaMarche
Money just sent. XL or XXL. Snug or loose. I'm down to 236 lbs. Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. www.instantgourmetspices.com www.w9dvm.com 800-395-7795 pin 02 727-944-3226 FAX 727-937-8834 NASFT 30210 W9DVM -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTE

RE: [AMRadio] AM T SHIRTS

2007-07-31 Thread Bob Peters
Man Congratulations Phil...I wish I could say that... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Phil LaMarche Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 1:16 PM To: 'Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service' Subject: RE: [AMRadio] AM T SHIRTS Money just

Re: [AMRadio] Re: would like to build a little homebrew project

2007-07-31 Thread Jason Buchanan
On Jul 31, 2007, at 12:56 PM, ne1s wrote: Jason Buchanan writes: I'm wanting to build a little homebrew project and build bigger ones based on what I learn from the smaller project. Just wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction for building a nice little AM transmitte

Re: [AMRadio] AM T SHIRTS

2007-07-31 Thread W4AWM
Do you by chance have a small or default medium? 73, John, W4AWM ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must rea

RE: [AMRadio] AM T SHIRTS

2007-07-31 Thread Bob Peters
I have a medium...Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 3:09 PM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [AMRadio] AM T SHIRTS Do you by chance have a small or default medium? 73, John,

Re: [AMRadio] AM T SHIRTS

2007-07-31 Thread garpannell
Hey Bob I need a 3XL or4 XL, How much do I need to send? GARY WA5FWC - Original Message - From: "Bob Peters" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service'" Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 3:11 PM Subject: RE: [AMRadio] AM T SHIRTS I have a medium...Bob ---

RE: [AMRadio] would like to build a little homebrew project

2007-07-31 Thread Brett gazdzinski
I never did much on 160, never had the antenna space or a tower. Tried tuning up various things but never heard much, and never made a contact on 160. My guess would be that low power would not give much joy on 160 except under rare conditions?. 40 meters is the best low power band, with 50 watt

Re: [AMRadio] would like to build a little homebrew project

2007-07-31 Thread crawfish
I just received a copy of the 12th Radio handbook(1949). After WWII, 160m was given to LORAN for the most part, and you had to go to the pre-war Radio Handbooks to find amps for 160m.In recent days on this reflector, use of 4-65's were discussed. A 200 watt input amp using a 4-65 modulated by a pai

RE: [AMRadio] AM T SHIRTS

2007-07-31 Thread Bob Peters
You bought one before Gary...$6.50 ...Send me a check ASAP as the big ones are going fast or Pay Pal me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] and give me your Address to send it to...or stop by this weekend at N/C -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of garpannell

RE: [AMRadio] AM T SHIRTS

2007-07-31 Thread ronnie.hull
I'm down to my old 175!!! diabetes will do that hey bob, got a large left? How much for one? I didn't buy one initially.. how did I miss out on that? thanks Ronnie w5sum On Tue, 31 Jul 2007 13:21:26 -0500, Bob Peters wrote > Man Congratulations Phil...I wish I could say that... > > -Orig