My email address is [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I no longer have the GWI address.
Regards,
Gary...WZ1M
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From: Jim Wilhite [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service
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Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 4:43 PM
Subject: Re: [AMRadio]
This from the Collins List:
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Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 6:57 PM
Subject: {Collins} Special event operation THIS WEEK from Rockwell Collins -
AUGUST 29
List members:
I, along with the other members of the Collins ARC here in Cedar Rapids,
just learned this
Todd, KA1KAQ wrote:
On 8/28/07, Gary [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My email address is [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Gary...WZ1M
And as a customer, I can tell you that Gary does excellent work.
Speaking for my friend, Perry/W5KGZ, he also likes Gary's work. Perry
recently acquired a modulation
On 8/28/07, Gary [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My email address is [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I no longer have the GWI address.
Regards,
Gary...WZ1M
And as a customer, I can tell you that Gary does excellent work. Just
don't ship via FedEx. They just trashed a rewound mod transformer he
sent me, despite it
We as a group should be pleased that we have guys like Gary and Bry
supplying us with our needs for AM parts and xtals and ect...Thanks for
being there guys...
Bob W1PE
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Todd, KA1KAQ
Sent: Tuesday, August
On 8/28/07, Geoff/W5OMR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Does anyone else have another other suggestions on how to silence a
modulation transformer?
Geoff -
The usual remedy of mounting it on thick, stiff rubber can help along
with tightening the tie bolts. I've also heard of guys baking them in
the
Michael Mertes wrote:
There are different things to soak a transformer in. I
have used shellac with good results before. I don't
think wax would be good with it's low melting point.
Great point, Mike.
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73
-Geoff/W5OMR
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There are different things to soak a transformer in. I
have used shellac with good results before. I don't
think wax would be good with it's low melting point.
Mike/KZ5M
--- Geoff/W5OMR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Todd, KA1KAQ wrote:
On 8/28/07, Gary [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My email
Pass this on to Perry:
He might be working with ham hearsay.
I found that the talk back from my BC-610 xmtr was coming from the current
overload relay resetable on the front panel.
Once I bypassed the current relay with an oil cap the so called mod xfmr
talk buzz stopped.
There was an
Here's the link for the thread on AMfone with the transformer pics
posted. I know some of them make it look like a cereal box was used,
but it really was good, thick, double cardboard boxing. They just
totally destroyed it to the point it looks like paper. You can
actually see the double thickness
You call that packing! No wonder it got damaged with all that inertia
inside the box. Shame on you for accusing the carrier.
It should have gone inside a wooden crate. Next time, if there is a next
time ...
Dave, W3ST
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From: Todd, KA1KAQ [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To:
Right you are Brett. Don't ever ride inside a trailer going down some
interstate. Just follow one of these tractor/trailers on the PA Turnpike,
etc. and you get the idea.
Dave, W3ST - W3CRA
Collins Radio Association
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Nets on 7208
Make that I have NO sympathy for those out there who moan about FedX or
UPS, etc.
Dave, W3ST
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From: David Knepper [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service
amradio@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 12:35 PM
Subject: Re:
On 8/28/07, David Knepper [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
You call that packing! No wonder it got damaged with all that inertia
inside the box. Shame on you for accusing the carrier.
It should have gone inside a wooden crate. Next time, if there is a next
time ...
You obviously haven't paid
I disagree. The package was only 40 pounds and the packing looked more than
adequate. It was double boxed with solid foam between the two boxes and
between the transformer and the inner box. It was bolted to a sturdy piece
of wood that would allow for no movement inside the box, which was
Packing is everything. I have sympathy for those out there who moan about
FedX or UPS.
Let's move on.
Dave, W3ST
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From: Jim Wilhite [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service
amradio@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 12:35
FedEx is the best of the bunch around here.
That packing looks very poor for something heavy.
The heavier a package gets, the more it gets slammed around
as its hard to deal with.
Brett
N2DTS
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David Knepper wrote:
Make that I have NO sympathy for those out there who moan about FedX
or UPS, etc.
You gotta admit... there are -some- UPS apes that could screw up a ball
bearing...
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On 8/28/07, Rick Brashear [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I disagree. The package was only 40 pounds and the packing looked more than
adequate. It was double boxed with solid foam between the two boxes and
between the transformer and the inner box. It was bolted to a sturdy piece
of wood that
On 8/28/07, David Knepper [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
You call that packing! No wonder it got damaged with all that inertia
inside the box. Shame on you for accusing the carrier.
It should have gone inside a wooden crate. Next time, if there is a next
time ...
Careful Dave... That's getting
Rick, no one ships a heavy transfomer in a cardboard box with that white
strofoam.
I rest my case.
Dave, W3ST - W3CRA
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It seemed like a good idea at the time, but my remarks made in haste
in response to other comments really don't belong in this conversation
or venue. Seeing Brian's post made me realize I wasn't any smarter for
responding in the manner I did.
My apologies to the list. Getting a nice piece of iron
On 8/28/07, Todd, KA1KAQ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
It seemed like a good idea at the time, but my remarks made in haste
in response to other comments really don't belong in this conversation
or venue. Seeing Brian's post made me realize I wasn't any smarter for
responding in the manner I did.
Todd, this is Dr. Dave speaking.
Read carefully - a heavy transfomer needs to be packed in a wooden crate.
Notice the lack of verbage.
Dave, W3ST
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From: Todd, KA1KAQ [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service
amradio@mailman.qth.net
Sent:
This discussion with UPS or whatever is worthy of the trash box. It seems
that every so often, the same folks get on their hobby horse and start a
thread about shipping. I often wonder how Yaesu, Kenwood, MFJ, etc. can
send their products to their happy owners without damage. It's all in
Todd, sorry if you cannot take a little constructive criticism.
Dave, W3ST - W3CRA
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From: Todd, KA1KAQ [EMAIL
Hi Todd,
Yesterday I had the dubious pleasure(?) of visiting the ...big smoke here
that calls itself Toronto --- right in the bowels of the city, downtown...
I don't know if it was accrued carelessness on the part of the big city
delivery guy that my wife I just happened to see, or something
Interesting comments thus far on this thread. I'd like to nominate
another rig, the GLOBE HG-303, that uses a single 6146. It's a compact
CW rig and well built. The matching VFO is the GLOBE V-10. Cabinets
exactly the same size for both.
Interestingly, the HG-303 is designed for easy
I exchanged emails with Gary, WZ1M last evening regarding my need for a custom
transformer. He said that he only does rebuilds/rewinds.
Anyone know of a reliable manufacturer (other than PWD, who is backed up for
months) that can build me a to-spec transformer?
I did a google and got
Thanks to Todd,Brian Geoff and all the others who responded to the Bad
Zenith Power Tranny... Joe w5jdy in Okla...
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From: A.R.S. - WA5AM [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Joe Walden [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Discussion of AM Radio in the
Amateur Service amradio@mailman.qth.net
Well, horror stories abound with UPS and FedEx for
sure. My favorite is my buddies foreign rig he had
sent off for repair. When it was returned to him,
left on his front porch, the box was somwhat flat with
a set of dual wheel tire tracks across it. UPS did
eventually pay to replace the rig,
another rig, the GLOBE HG-303, that uses a single 6146. It's a compact
CW rig and well built. The matching VFO is the GLOBE V-10. Cabinets
Anyone see/have one? And have you tried Plate modulation scheme with
it?
This is a neat rig. I've had one for years along with the VFO, and it's the
charles L. wrote:
Well, horror stories abound with UPS and FedEx for
sure. My favorite is my buddies foreign rig he had
sent off for repair. When it was returned to him,
left on his front porch, the box was somwhat flat with
a set of dual wheel tire tracks across it. UPS did
eventually pay to
Barrie, try these people. I have never bought anything from
them, but all the feedback I have seen is excellent.
http://www.heyboertransformers.com/overview.shtml
Jim/W5JO
I exchanged emails with Gary, WZ1M last evening regarding
my need for a custom transformer. He said that he only
I do, ALL the time, with no trouble.
Gary
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From: David Knepper [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service
amradio@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 10:33 AM
Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Photos of Damaged Mod Iron
Rick, no one ships a
Yes, I call it packing. This was not the first time I had sent heavy iron in
this fashion. All over the world, no damage.
Gary...WZ1M
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From: David Knepper [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service
amradio@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tuesday,
Hi Bob and the rest of the AMers.
Rewind transformers is a big satisfaction for me. I enjoy doing
something I like. I have one more year before I retire and am trying to
build a little nest egg business after the retirement. The only problem is
customers at this time have a longer waiting
All I can say is, it's well worth the wait! Don't over work yourself, Gary,
we'll be here when you have time.
73,
Rick/K5IAR
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 7:13 PM
To: Discussion of AM Radio in the
Gary, did not mean to be offensive nor cynical.
Packing a heavy item in a cardboard box is risky unless you are using stiff
cardboard and not that insulation material. Just as an example, try
dropping a brick on a sheet of styrofoam and you will certainly leave a
dent. My son is a
The Gonset commander transmitter is the smallest ham transmitter have ever
seen that came from a factory.
6AG7, 6146 and plate modulator. No vfo, no power supply.
73's
Greg
WA7LYO
Kinston NC
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From: Pete Ferrand [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Discussion of AM Radio in the
I have a parted-out HT-37 that had dual 6146's. But it is( or was) too big
for mobile use :-).
Joe W4AAB
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From: Greg [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Pete Ferrand [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Discussion of AM Radio in the
Amateur Service amradio@mailman.qth.net; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent:
Does anyone happen to have a 5 volt @ 20 amp tranny lying around they'd
like to sell? It needs to have a insulation voltage of at least 5000 volts
and 10,000 would be best.
The HV filament transformer in the GE gave it up today and until I can get
it rewound I am in need of a temporary
The Gonset commander transmitter is the smallest ham transmitter have ever
seen that came from a factory.
6AG7, 6146 and plate modulator. No vfo, no power supply.
73's
Greg
WA7LYO
Kinston NC
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From: Pete Ferrand [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Discussion of AM Radio in the
The Gonset commander transmitter is the smallest ham transmitter have ever
seen that came from a factory.
6AG7, 6146 and plate modulator. No vfo, no power supply.
73's
Greg
WA7LYO
Kinston NC
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