[AMRadio] SX-42 Donor needed

2008-03-01 Thread Bob Bruno - K2KI
Hi all, I originally posted this in the Boatanchors reflector and know that most of you's read that forum. This is intended for those who don't (I have no idea why anyone wouldn't) :-) I am now the proud parent of a Hallicrafters SX-42 with matching speaker and manual. Cosmetically, it is t

Re: [AMRadio] ADMIN NOTICE, PLEASE READ

2008-03-01 Thread Todd, KA1KAQ
On Sat, Mar 1, 2008 at 5:31 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Is the main purpose of the AMRadio mailing list to respond to > individuals, or is it to discuss things as a group? If it is for > *discussion*, then having the default choice as reply to the mailing > list. Having it set to defau

RE: [AMRadio] Expansion Possibilities

2008-03-01 Thread Rick
Actually, Amfone is the sister web site of this list and it has all the sections you guys mentioned and much more. If you haven't been there take a look, it's fantastic! http://amfone.net/Amforum/index.php Rick/K5IAR Speaking from web-development experience, building a website with some disk sp

Re: [AMRadio] Expansion Possibilities

2008-03-01 Thread Conor Farrell
Speaking from web-development experience, building a website with some disk space for the things Bruce suggested would not be hugely expensive. I run a personal site, including a domain name and 500MB or so of disk space, for about €45 per year. All that would be needed is a few admins to help with

[AMRadio] Expansion Possibilities

2008-03-01 Thread BSugarberg
Hello All, I am not sure how much expansion is possible through qth.net, but I will suggest what we could do if we are really ambitious: We could get our own web site. With our own web site, we would have a place where we could store photos, manuals, schematics, etc. We could even have an on-l

[AMRadio] Re: ft dx 400

2008-03-01 Thread Jim Miller WB5OXQ in Waco
Yaesu FT-DX-400 400 Watts pep? Pair of 6KD6 finals? Anyone ever run one of these on AM? WB5OXQ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List

Re: [AMRadio] The AMRadio List - The Future

2008-03-01 Thread Ellen Rugowski
> > The list must have some rules. If not it will turn to complete > anarchy and go to pot like so many others have in the past. > > We are doing the best we can, so please bear with us. We will never > be able to please all of you, and that is purely fact. > > Thanks for your patience & 73 > > B

Re: [AMRadio] Whic radio might be best on AM?

2008-03-01 Thread rbethman
Jim, The TS-930 & TS-930SAT do VERY well on AM. They send TRUE DSB w/Carrier. They receive AM GREAT! To transmit AM with it, set carrier to about 20W, turn compression OFF, and "inch" in the mic gain until you JUST have 100% modulation. Feed a pair of 3-500Zs. They'll think you are runni

[AMRadio] The AMRadio List - The Future

2008-03-01 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
First, I would like to thank all of those who have replied with positive comments on and off the list to me, and the list as a whole. I understand that any group of 400+ people is going to have a diverse range of ideas and opinions on how things need to be. Believe me, it's not easy for me to mak

Re: [AMRadio] The Drake TR-7 On AM

2008-03-01 Thread Greg Mijal
For what it's worth: The Drake TR 4 will do passable AM.It's not spectacular but it works. Still alot of bang for the buck with that rig and it will handle the less expensive 6GJ5 tubes in the final amp. 73's Greg WA7LYO Kinston NC - Original Message - From: "BSugarberg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [AMRadio] Whic radio might be best on AM?

2008-03-01 Thread Brett Gazdzinski
The drake R8 is likely a nice receiver, but may not be ham ready with muting and so on. I would look into that. They are expensive I think. The NRD-525 may be good, I never had one but talk to people who have them and they seem to like them. The others I dont know anything about, but never had an

RE: [AMRadio] ForSale Messages

2008-03-01 Thread Bob Peters
Now I will reply to this one and say you are 100% right Larry...If the AM group needs some $$ for more space or what ever count me in...This is my #1 group... I get more from here then anyother group I am on... This is a no bickering well moderated group. I monitor this one only all day long...Were

[AMRadio] ForSale Messages

2008-03-01 Thread LARRY SALETZKI
Hi All, Maybe we as a group need to belly up to the bar and start adding some $$ to the till so the AM Radio group can have additional space? I for one am interested in all the great information that is shared here but I am also interested in the going prices for equipment. Maybe if it is made

Re: [AMRadio] My Viking 2 is done

2008-03-01 Thread Larry Szendrei
Ellen Rugowski wrote: The Viking 2 is basically done - the $75 non-runner I picked up in Nov. 2007 is up and running. Wahoo!! Congrats, Ellen! Hope to hear you on the air soon! I just got done fixing up a junker Viking II for a future AMer (except he doesn't know it yet!). I got into the

Re: [AMRadio] ADMIN NOTICE, PLEASE READ

2008-03-01 Thread sbjohnston
"easier" to have the reply go directly to the sender, Is the main purpose of the AMRadio mailing list to respond to individuals, or is it to discuss things as a group? If it is for *discussion*, then having the default choice as reply to the mailing list. Having it set to default replies

[AMRadio] The Drake TR-7 On AM

2008-03-01 Thread BSugarberg
Hello, In the May, 2007 issue of Electric Radio, well-known Drake expert Jeff Covelli, WA8SAJ, describes a simple modification for the Drake TR-7 that allows it to use the 6 kc AM filter for AM transmitting, (instead of the default 2.3 kc SSB filter), thus allowing full double sideband AM transm

Re: [AMRadio] ADMIN NOTICE, PLEASE READ

2008-03-01 Thread Bob Bruno - K2KI
Hi Bob, I agree, it would be "easier" to have the reply go directly to the sender, I was just describing "my" method of doing the same thing. 73, cul... Bob de k2ki rbethman wrote: Bob, Et al, I have 67 lists that I subscribe to. I am ONE of those that has fallen on his SWORD over the pas

Re: [AMRadio] ADMIN NOTICE, PLEASE READ

2008-03-01 Thread Jim Miller WB5OXQ in Waco
Thanks to all who responded to me about using the TR-7. I won't buy it since my audio is good on the kenwood now and I dont want to buy a radio that would not ke as good on am transmit audio. I will look at buying a good receiver only and use the 2000 for a transmitter like I do now. thanks

Re: [AMRadio] ADMIN NOTICE, PLEASE READ

2008-03-01 Thread rbethman
Bob, Et al, I have 67 lists that I subscribe to. I am ONE of those that has fallen on his SWORD over the past year - AT LEAST ONCE - due to a _"PERSONAL"_ message that ended up posted for the whole WORLD to read! That is WHY I ask for the change in the REPLY function. Bob - N0DGN Bob Bruno

Re: [AMRadio] ADMIN NOTICE, PLEASE READ

2008-03-01 Thread Bob Bruno - K2KI
I run Thunderbird here and it gives me the option of right clicking on the senders name and it will copy the email address to the clipboard. I then hit reply and substitute the reflectors address with the copied one. Kind of a pain but it keeps the moderators happy :-)... 73, cul... Bob de k2k

Re: [AMRadio] ADMIN NOTICE, PLEASE READ

2008-03-01 Thread rbethman
Jim and Brian, I'd "like" to see it where if REPLY is clicked it goes to SENDER only. Reply ALL does just that! It would go to everyone. That would HAVE to help this latest bout of selling AND buying! Bob - N0DGN -- Bob Bethman/NØDGN/BC-610/Northern Radio SP-600 Manassas, VA - MultiBand Dip

[AMRadio] My Viking 2 is done

2008-03-01 Thread Ellen Rugowski
Hi Everybody, Other than replacing a couple of old caps in the audio section, my Viking 2 is done. It'll never win awards for its cosmetics (due to Hammy Hambone's drilling of holes in the front panel, paint chips, and my lack of desire to fix these cosmetic issues). Last night, I put in the r

[AMRadio] Re: FOR SALE: Multi-Elmac AF-68 & PS2-V Power Supply

2008-03-01 Thread JT Croteau
AF-68 has been sold, power supply is still available. PLEASE REPLY DIRECT - [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx) Contest Manager, TARA Skirmish __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list

Re: [AMRadio] Don't blame the users Re: {ADMIN NOTICE TO SELLERS AND BUYERS ON THIS LIST}

2008-03-01 Thread sbjohnston
bob...w2ami wrote: With all other reflectors the reply would goto the sender That is not correct. Perhaps other mailing lists that you belong to are configured that way... but it is definitely not so in all cases. Steve WD8DAS

Re: Re:[AMRadio] Which radio might be best on AM?

2008-03-01 Thread Jim Tonne
Don wrote in part: I would not consider transmitting with any radio that "simulates AM with a carrier and only one side band". . . . and . . . It doesn't sound good because of fundamental principles of the modulation and demodulation process. This is clearly illustrated in a little util

[AMRadio] Re: ADMIN NOTICE

2008-03-01 Thread D. Chester
From: "Conor Farrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Just my 2c worth: I'm a newbie to radio, and although I've done a moderate amount of SWL (with several QSLs) the technical side is new to me. I'm learning about RF circuits etc, but seeing my inbox filled with FS and Wanted messages can be somewhat off-pu

Re:[AMRadio] Which radio might be best on AM?

2008-03-01 Thread D. Chester
Since I trade radios a lot and since the Belton Hamfest is coming soon I am looking at several transceivers to trade for. I am also keeping my TS-B2000 that I use now for everything. The current choices are; A Drake TR-7This says it simulates AM with a carrier and only the upper side band

[AMRadio] Ramsey AM-25 BC transmitter...need help

2008-03-01 Thread Edward B Richards
Hi Guys; Someone on this reflector was kind enough to send me a manual on subject. Unfortunately the schematic is confusing to me. All the lines that cross each other have no designation as to whether they connect or just cross unconnected. Usually a schematic will have a dot where lines connect a

Re: [AMRadio] Re {ADMIN NOTICE TO SELLERS AND BUYERS ON THIS LIST}

2008-03-01 Thread Jim Wilhite
John, sometimes in an organization like this it is necessary to have some house cleaning chores and this is one. It is necessary since we have new members who were not present when the discussion about the procedures were carried out. Once we establish what will occur, then the types of messa

Re: [AMRadio] Re {ADMIN NOTICE TO SELLERS AND BUYERS ON THIS LIST}

2008-03-01 Thread JACK C. SHUTT
No disrespect or ill will intended, but I agree entirely with John's comments. The cure is worse than the malady. This is an old dispute. The hosting and oversight of this list is nonetheless very much appreciated. 73, Jack, W9GT John Dilks K2TQN <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: At 08:26 P

[AMRadio] Re {ADMIN NOTICE TO SELLERS AND BUYERS ON THIS LIST}

2008-03-01 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
At 08:26 PM 2/29/2008, you wrote: If you're going to make a policy, then put the responsibility on the sellers to post adequate notice about replying off-reflector. If one of them won't follow the rules, then ban them from selling on the reflector. Don't penalize everyone for the transgressio