Re: [AMRadio] Just a thought for laughter and memory

QST, November 1955, article: "Budget 7-Mc Vertical Antenna Pete, wa2cwa On Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:50:20 -0800 (PST) Ken Zuercher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > You mean that the Beer Can Vertical was a joke? No > wonder my friends and I never got the solder to take > (we were in high school) > Ken KC

Re: [AMRadio] Just a thought for laughter and memory

Designer of the Beer Can Vertical, Pete Czerwinski, W2JTJ, published in QST, November 1955. Here's a similar article published in QST, April 1956: http://www.qsl.net/w3bmd/beercanantenna.htm Back then, cans were made of tin, so soldering was easier then cans made from aluminum types today, if you w

Re: [AMRadio] Just a thought for laughter and memory

You mean that the Beer Can Vertical was a joke? No wonder my friends and I never got the solder to take (we were in high school) Ken KC8QO --- Thomas Adams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >>> Question: What was your favorite April QST > April Fool's article, > or one that could have qualified? <<

Re: [AMRadio] IARU - VP ARRL contact by WD5BZO

But this entire thread (or really the entire mentality) of "somebody's going to steal my little red shovel and it's MINE" is quite over the top. I encourage you to read my past postings on this matter. I have consistently made the point that a restrictive and limiting bandplan that does no

Re: [AMRadio] Subscribe to the ARRL ?

I keep wondering if any of these individuals who keep criticizing the ARRL actually are members. Haven't you been reading my messages at all? That's one of my main points in all this bruhaha: As a long-time member I expected I would have at least a small voice in the development of any ba

[AMRadio] ARRL Great Lakes Director on IARU Bandplan

Here are some comments from the Great Lakes Division Director, Jim Weaver K8JE, regarding the IARU band plan proposal. - - - - - - - - - +++ AM Privileges -- Under Attack? +++ Definitely not! A few members contacted me with questions about the possible impact on US hams of a bandplan adopte

Re: [AMRadio] Just a thought for laughter and memory

>>> Question: What was your favorite April QST April Fool's article, or one that could have qualified? <<< I think my all time favorite (and the one that destroyed the most equipment) was the one about the dummy load made of RG8/U coax. It was a section about a foot long with PL-259s on eac

Re: [AMRadio] Just a thought for laughter and memory

Robert Lawson wrote: I would think that most of us ain't no more spring chicken (rosters) anymore, so I though I would ask this in light of some of the serious exchanges that I've read/deleted over the AM band plan ala IRAU/ARRL recently. Question: What was your favorite April QST April Fool's

Re: [AMRadio] Wanna REAL good laugh?

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[AMRadio] Just a thought for laughter and memory

I would think that most of us ain't no more spring chicken (rosters) anymore, so I though I would ask this in light of some of the serious exchanges that I've read/deleted over the AM band plan ala IRAU/ARRL recently. Question: What was your favorite April QST April Fool's article, or one th

Re: [AMRadio] Wanna REAL good laugh?

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RE: [AMRadio] Wanna REAL good laugh?

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Re: [AMRadio] Wanna REAL good laugh?

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Re: [AMRadio] Wanna REAL good laugh?

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RE: [AMRadio] Howdy Y'all

Great to heaqr from you Ronnie...Check in to the net on Sat AM...Lots of Rangers barefoot there..Good to hear from you... Bob W1PE -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] t [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] n.qth.net] On Behalf Of ronnie.hull Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 4:45 PM To: Discuss

Re: [AMRadio] 572B's going Legacy?

I wouldnt bet on it. Maybe one supplier will bow out but glass tubes is still a big business and no self respecting Chinaman will pass up the chance to get an American dollar. Carl KM1H - Original Message - From: "Jim Candela" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007

Re: [AMRadio] Hallicrafters SX110

That S9er was a government issue update for some of the older Super Pros. Ive got one in a box someplace around here; want to try it in the SX-28 once I finish the overhaul. The 6BZ7, 6DJ8 and 6922 are even lower noise. I used a 717A in the HQ-129x and it really woke up 20 & 15M; havent heard

Re: [AMRadio] 813's Price Correction

Bob, are they NOS or used? John w4wsz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 813's $20.00 each Buy 6 for $120.00 and shipping is free. 73, Bob,W4WSZ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://

Re: [AMRadio] Howdy Y'all

Hello Ronnie: Glad to see you are back with us. look for you on the air 73 Tony Anthony W. DePrato WA4JQS QCWA # 23602 10X # 3621 A1-OP FISTS # 10573 VBA # 55 AMI # 1274 NCDXF # 1036 RNARS # 1309 SKCC # 1227 DXCC PHONE DXCC RTTY DXCC CW Lis. 1962 Calls Held VP8BZL VP8SSI 3Y0PI V31SS ZD

[AMRadio] 572B's going Legacy?

Hi all, I ran into the following info from another source (yahoo ham_amplifiers). It looks like the Chinese 572B manufacturing may have already ended. That leaves the Svetlana version. see info below. 73, Jim JKO pentalab wrote: > Gents.. this from AMPS. It appears that Chinese 572-B'

Re: [AMRadio] Howdy Y'all

Hi Ronnie, Glad you are still around and doing well. You have been missed along with others. Will listen for you. Some of us are on 3.705 in the afternoons. Jim/W5JO well Im not dead. Not on the air either, but not dead. With the sale of my precious Globe King 500 I have paid off the las

Re: [AMRadio] Hallicrafters SX110

And I had good luck with changing the front end on my SX99 to the S9er using a 6BQ7. Really hopped up the front end. Healthfully yours, Don W4BWS - Original Message - From: "jeremy-ca" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Sent:

RE: [AMRadio] Howdy Y'all

Hi Ronnie... You have definitely been missed. That Ranger will do the stuff in another few weeks as the bands quiet down more. Rick/K5IAR well Im not dead. Not on the air either, but not dead. With the sale of my precious Globe King 500 I have paid off the last of the doctors after my health

[AMRadio] Don't Under estimate a Ranger

In the early morning and late afternoon hours, a Ranger will deliver a pounding signal on a clear frequency. Having talked with W5SUM once on 10 meters, I know his Ranger sounds great, and will do a good job wherever he operates with it. I too will listen out for his 40 meter cw signal. Mike

Re: [AMRadio] To ship or not to ship

Whenever I ship something really valuable via UPS, I take pictures of the item, both before and after packing, and I mail them to myself as postcards. It's cheap insurance. You must also take care to use a new, properly taped box and adequate impact-absorbing material: UPS and other carriers l

[AMRadio] Re:Howdy Y'all

Hi Ronnie - Good to hear you are still putting out signals. Maybe I can catch you some night on 40M with that Lil glowbug. Keep on keepin' on OM! 73, Mark W1EOF ronnie.hull wrote: well Im not dead. Not on the air either, but not dead. With the sale of my precious Globe King 500 I have paid

Re: [AMRadio] Spark gap transmitter

I love the smell of ozone in the morning! Bill, W1AC W2INR wrote: Go to this link and select page two . There is a simple schematic Bob W2ZM has built. http://amfone.net/Gallery2/v/stations/zmspark/ Gary [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is a bit of the subject..Iam in need of a schematic and d

Re: [AMRadio] Howdy Y'all

Ronnie, glad to see your alive and kicking. Best regards, Gary...WZ1M - Original Message - From: "ronnie.hull" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 5:45 PM Subject: [AMRadio] Howdy Y'all well Im not dead. Not on the air

Re: [AMRadio] Hallicrafters SX110

The only place the smaller tubes are better is in the front end. At IF, and audio there is no difference. Carl KM1H - Original Message - From: "Lawrence Steeno" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 4:47 PM Subject: [AMRadio] Hallicrafters SX110 I have a questio

Re: [AMRadio] Spark gap transmitter

- Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 4:31 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Spark gap transmitter This is a bit of the subject..Iam in need of a schematic and detailed construction notes for a s

Re: [AMRadio] HRO-50

Now that is a technician who knows what he talking about. Thanks, Carl. Dave, W3ST - W3CRA - Original Message - From: "jeremy-ca" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 5:54 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] HRO-50 Finally,

[AMRadio] Re: HRO-50

> Message: 7 > Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:42:54 -0600 (CST) > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [AMRadio] HRO-50 > To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" > > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Content-Type: text/plain;charset=iso-8859-1 > > - Original Message - > Su

Re: [AMRadio] HRO-50

Finally, some one actually read the manual! The alignment is actually quite simple once youve been thru it once. The way we determined which way to move that wire was to insert a plastic rod with a piece of aluminum glued on one end and powdered iron on the other. Aluminum decreases the induct

Re: [AMRadio] To ship or not to ship

The only way to get any satisfaction out of UPS is to file a claim against them in small claims court. With the proper photos and testimony via a notarized letter from the seller that the item was 100% when it was shipped, you will win a judgement nearly every time. Many times, UPS will pay up

Re: [AMRadio] HRO-50

Thanks, Larry. I'll see if that helps. Mod-U-Lator, Mike(y) W3SLK - Original Message - From: Larry Will To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 5:38 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] HRO-50 Mike, My book indicates, like many National receivers, on D b

[AMRadio] Howdy Y'all

well Im not dead. Not on the air either, but not dead. With the sale of my precious Globe King 500 I have paid off the last of the doctors after my health issues in 2005. So its back to basics. I have a ranger and a R4C. Thats all thats left of the AM gear.! But I plan on getting on the air wit

Re: [AMRadio] Spark gap transmitter

Go to this link and select page two . There is a simple schematic Bob W2ZM has built. http://amfone.net/Gallery2/v/stations/zmspark/ Gary [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is a bit of the subject..Iam in need of a schematic and detailed construction notes for a spark gap transmitter..It will be

Re: [AMRadio] HRO-50

Mike, My book indicates, like many National receivers, on D band a single loop of wire inside of the coil is bent to add/subtract inductance. I just looked at my RF input coil (opened it up) and there is the wire. The wire is accessible through the left rear hole, looking from the top of t

Re: [AMRadio] Hallicrafters SX110

Lawrence Steeno wrote: I have a question--why would Hallicrafters use tubes from the 40's in a receiver made in the early 60's?? This seems kinda strange that they would use octal tubes in this unit when the 7 and 9 pin tubes were much better.--- Weren't they?--- Larry Steeno K9LWI T

Re: [AMRadio] Hallicrafters SX110

Could be as simple as they had lots of these parts on hand and defined a specific production run quantity for both the S-108 and SX-110 to use them all up. Pete, wa2cwa On Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:47:55 -0800 (PST) Lawrence Steeno <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > I have a question--why would Hallicrafter

Re: [AMRadio] Hallicrafters SX110

The Halicrafters SX-110 is just a SX-99 with a sliderule dial. It was not a new receiver. Just a new face! Bob Macklin K5MYJ Seattle, Wa, "Real Radios Glow in the Dark" - Original Message - From: "Lawrence Steeno" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 1:47 PM Subject: [

[AMRadio] Hallicrafters SX110

I have a question--why would Hallicrafters use tubes from the 40's in a receiver made in the early 60's?? This seems kinda strange that they would use octal tubes in this unit when the 7 and 9 pin tubes were much better.--- Weren't they?--- Larry Steeno K9LWI

Re: [AMRadio] Spark gap transmitter

Try contacting N4FS, he may have some information on the subject: http://w2dtc.com/2007-0625-n4fs/n4fs-photo.jpg 73, Ken W2DTC __ Ken Barber Middletown, NJ Radio Website: http://w2dtc.com Paddy & Ken Webpages: http://w2dtc.com/index-non

Re: [AMRadio] HRO-50

- Original Message - Subject: Re: [AMRadio] HRO-50 Date: Mon, November 26, 2007 16:03 From: "Mike Sawyer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > What a pain in the scrote. I agree. Still, when the 1st HRO came out, nothing else on the market could touch it. >The manual says to adjust the coils for the low

Re: [AMRadio] Spark gap transmitter

>> This is a bit of the subject..Iam in need of a schematic and detailed >> construction notes for a spark gap transmitter..It will be used in an >> upcoming exhibit..Thanks in advance.. > A Model T spark coil, a key and an antenna. > > Carl > KM1H There is usually at least one tank circ

Re: [AMRadio] Spark gap transmitter

A DC buzzer. When power is applied, it will make and break rapidly, transmitting a continuous noise when the switch is on, or when the key is down. I once connected a morse code practice key with such a buzzer, and a 1.5V D cell battery, to an antenna, and it was audible on the AM broadcast ban

Re: [AMRadio] Spark gap transmitter

A Model T spark coil, a key and an antenna. Carl KM1H - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 3:55 PM Subject: [AMRadio] Spark gap transmitter This is a bit of the subject..Iam in need of a schematic and detailed construction notes for a

Re: [AMRadio] HRO-50

What a pain in the scrote. The manual says to adjust the coils for the low end of the band, (in this case, I'm using coil set D 1.8-4.0M GC 3,5-4.0 BS) and there aren't any adj. available. I looked in the in each coil set and I can see the coil but it looks as though it was designed not to be ad

[AMRadio] Spark gap transmitter

This is a bit of the subject..Iam in need of a schematic and detailed construction notes for a spark gap transmitter..It will be used in an upcoming exhibit..Thanks in advance.. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio

Re: [AMRadio] HRO-50

On the topic of the HRO-50 - Is anyone familiar with a product detector mod that plugs into the NBFM socket and uses a single 6J6? This one gets around the usual problem of having no way to turn on the BFO when in the NBFM position. The stock AM detector is disabled and BFO runs all the tim

Re: [AMRadio] HRO-50

Fun isn't it Mike. That is the way. If there is an easier way, I would like to see it. Jim/W5JO I'm having trouble doing an alignment on the plug-in coils for a HRO-50. Is there a better way to adjust these coils other than pull them out, make an adjustment, plug them in, etc. The problem s

[AMRadio] HRO-50

I'm having trouble doing an alignment on the plug-in coils for a HRO-50. Is there a better way to adjust these coils other than pull them out, make an adjustment, plug them in, etc. The problem seems to be at the low end of the band adjustment where you need to get at the back of the coils. I ha

Re: [AMRadio] NC 183 mil VLF receiver for sale

National built just the receiver to their spec. They did all the diversity work. I wasnt there yet but saw the order in the files as we continued to supply spares and replacement parts. A lot of strange stuff went out of there built to order. I have an NBS-1 which is probably the rarest of the

Re: [AMRadio] NC 183 mil VLF receiver for sale

Carl, For a few years I had a NC-183DR here that was a diversity version dome by Northern Radio Interesting as the highest tuning band was gone. I talked to a few people who had them and one guy who had the M.O. for the syatem. I was wondering if you were involved with these? Did they buy

[AMRadio] Thank a Vet (topic change)

Glenn Zemanek wrote: Glenn kc2fzv from Herat Afghanistan Every day of Freedom, is a Good day to Thank a Veteran! Thanks, Glenn. -- Driving your AM Rig without a scope, is like driving your car at night, without headlights. (K4KYV) -- 73 = Best Regards, -Geoff/W5OMR __

RE: [AMRadio] To ship or not to ship

I had an R390a shipped by UPS. They managed to bend the front panel. It worked but a crystal filter was bad also. They really had to drop it from a height. I put in a claim and the adjuster showed up and took pictures and left. I got a letter a couple of days later stating that the claim was denied

[AMRadio] 813's SOLD

The 813's have been sold __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmf

RE: [AMRadio] To ship or not to ship

Todd... Thank you very much. I actually had not thought of that, you are absolutely right. Thanks, Rick/K5IAR Rick - If you do decide to ship, I'd strongly recommend you wait now until *after* the holiday rush, maybe mid-January to be safe. This is the absolute worst time of year for damage,

Re: [AMRadio] IARU - VP ARRL contact by WD5BZO

The B/C committee of Region 2 was chartered with developing the revised Region 2 band plan based on the structure and fill of the existing Region 1 band plan with "regional and frequency" differences taken into account". Since the voluntary Region 1 band plan has been in existence since January 20

RE: [AMRadio] To ship or not to ship

Thanks for the replies and suggestions. I have to decide on a price and such before I go any further. It sounds like it will be feasible to ship. Rick/K5IAR __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (mus

Re: [AMRadio] Another "Get on the Air Night"

On Nov 26, 2007 8:39 AM, Mike Sawyer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Todd, > It was good to hear you on 160 the other night albeit your signal was > weak. You're right, we need to demonstrate that the band expansion was a > good thing. The only way we can do that is by making greater use of our >

[AMRadio] 813's Price Correction

813's $20.00 each Buy 6 for $120.00 and shipping is free. 73, Bob,W4WSZ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

Re: [AMRadio] To ship or not to ship

On Nov 25, 2007 9:30 PM, Rick Brashear <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am thinking seriously about selling my Valiant and NC-183 and wonder if I > should take a chance on shipping either or both? The Valiant is very heavy > as you all know and the NC-183 is no light weight. If I don't agree to shi

Re: [AMRadio] RE: [BOATANCHORS-TEMPE] Shipping etc.

On Nov 25, 2007 2:07 PM, jeremy-ca <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I refer to them as FedWrex. Ive pretty much stopped Ebay buying from sellers > that insist on using them. > > The last one was a mint 1928 Philco 511 radio and speaker. Both double > boxed. The radio got dented and the speaker totally

[AMRadio] FS: 813's

813's $25.00 each or 6 for $150.00 with free shipping. 73, Bob,W4WSZ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/list

Re: [AMRadio] Old AM'ers

On Nov 24, 2007 3:03 PM, Larry Szendrei <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ahh, not only dense, but senile, too ;>) Perfect. You qualify! Just send money, then forget and send money again in 2 months, and again, and again... The ARRL needs to think of a hook like that to stay afloat. ~ Todd, KA1KAQ

Re: [AMRadio] Old AM'ers

On Nov 22, 2007 10:30 AM, Larry Szendrei <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Licensed since 1983, but been playing with radio all my life. Learned to > solder when I was 7; built a lot of broadcast & SWL radios when I was a > kid, and guitar amps through high school & college. > > I can't believe it; in 2

Re: [AMRadio] Another "Get on the Air Night"

Todd, It was good to hear you on 160 the other night albeit your signal was weak. You're right, we need to demonstrate that the band expansion was a good thing. The only way we can do that is by making greater use of our privileges. Just a passing thought. We seem very inclined to participat

Re: [AMRadio] Another "Get on the Air Night"

On Nov 23, 2007 4:10 AM, Geoff/W5OMR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Mike Duke, K5XU wrote: > > We have the anniversary date of the expansion coming up on December 16. > > > > Why not take to the air down there in the new territory again that evening > > as was done last year. > > > > I'll be there if