[AMRadio] Re: ICE STORM

-Original Message- From: Joe Crawford I knew a guy who used a 30 amp variac to feed a 5 volt, 30 amp filament transformer on his quad driven element.Worked real good to melt the ice. Joe W4AAB Joe, This is a great idea but the variac can be much

Re: [AMRadio] Re: ICE STORM

I realize that one could use one smaller, but if you got a 30 amp on hand, crank it up. I have been doing this electronics thing for 35+ years, so familiar with turns ratio, etc.It is good to have things like variacs, like the one I got from WA2RQY recently. Nice to put in 0-140 and get out

Re: [AMRadio] Re: ICE STORM

The quad, folded dipole and loop are the only types of antennas that I can think of where this would work. You have a complete circuit with them. A dipole or beam doesn't have that unless you have a balun on them. In that case, the current would go up the feedline to the balun and come

[AMRadio] W1EUJ-Sale of Radio Collection-Low Prices-Pickup-Only-Lexington MA

*REMINDER - ITEMS WILL NOT BE SHIPPING IN THIS ROUND OF SALE* Hello All, For multitude of reasons (going back to school, recent life changes), I would like to sell off my old radio collection. I would like to start by offering, at low prices, items in my collection to anybody who can just come

[AMRadio] Recapping a DX-100

Hi everybody, I recently had a DX-100 fall into my lap. Cosmetically it is immaculate inside. Outside needs a little soap water but there are no scratches or wear marks. AND... No hack jobs or extra holes drilled into it. It came to me with the enclosure too. My questions: 1 - Has anyone

Re: [AMRadio] Recapping a DX-100

Recently someone was offering DX-60 recap kits but I have not seen anyone offer one for the DX-100. I did mine the usual way by researching the mods, creating a parts list, and ordering them from Mouser. Tom K3TVC __ Our Main Website:

Re: [AMRadio] Ice Storm

What's Ice??? Dave N7RK Phoenix, Arizona -- *** Dave N7RK Boatanchors Home Page: http://members.cox.net/n7rk Phoenix, Arizona *DXCC Honor Roll**WAZ#22 - 75 Meter SSB* ex-XE2/N7RK, N7RK/ZB2, VK2ERK, ZM0AJN, WB6NRK,

Re: [AMRadio] Recapping a DX-100

GM Bob, Congrats on scoring a nice DX-100. I don't know of any kits for recapping but there may be some. I've restored two over the past few months including the one I have on the air right now. I bought the HV caps from MOUSER electronics in Texas. Don't expect to replace the

Re: [AMRadio] Ice Storm

Hi Dave, Ice is those clear, hard, chunky cold things that float in your glass whenever you order-up a cocktail at your favourite drinking establishent... Oh yes, it's also something that the Phoenix Coyotes skate on (I'll explain later), but on a much larger scale. It's sort of a Canadian

[AMRadio] beating ice off antenna

Back in my college days at WUVT FM, we had a 430 watt FM transmitter feeding a 2 bay horizonal polarized antenna. It was on the roof of the 7th floor of a dorm, and the transmitter would blow a screen supply fuse if the VSWR rose too high. So it was routine for the engineer on call (usually me

Re: [AMRadio] Recapping a DX-100

Mike Sawyer wrote: Bob, Other than the mods you spoke of, I don't know of any better ones than those posted on the AM Window (http://www.amwindow.org/). If I were to replace one thing, it would be that wimpy driver transformer. AES (www.tubesandmore.com) has the Hammond equivalent for the

Re: [AMRadio] Recapping a DX-100

- Original Message - From: Bob Bruno - K2KI [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 11:13 AM Subject: [AMRadio] Recapping a DX-100 Hi everybody, Hi Bob, I recently had a DX-100 fall into my lap. My questions: 1 - Has anyone created a recap/mod

[AMRadio] Viking II advise

Thanks to all that responded to my question about the Viking II 122 vfo. I decided to pass on it and keep looking. I guess I could fire up the Drake twins but nobody (including me) likes the controlled carrier. It sure will pump the agc circuit in most receivers. Thanks again, Steve ab5mm

RE: [AMRadio] Ice Storm

Ahhh yes the reason I left Maine, Getting up in the morning to 30 below,Ice Ice and more Ice, Block heaters...More electricity to keep the block of the car warm...Splitting 5 cords of wood and then piling it in the garage and stoking the wood stove every AM...Man this 65 degrees in Dallas today is

Re: [AMRadio] Recapping a DX-100

K4TAX addressed this issue last year with sources for the various parts(with prices).If I can find it in my files, I will forward. I need to do that to my DX-100B(another project). Joe W4AAB - Original Message - From: Ellen Rugowski [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [AMRadio] Ice Storm

Looks like its heading our way in the UK during the next few days, better tie down the ol' 5 ele. hihi, hope there is not too much ice but it is certainly going to be windy and wet. 80mph gusts etc. I'll have to fire up the BC-610E and keep warm!! 73 Max M0GHQ

Re: [AMRadio] Recapping a DX-100

Yep, That little driver xformer on the bottom of the chassis, is about 1 X 1. It is usually the bain of the audio section in the DX-100. I had one short to ground and I ended up scratching my head until I did a systematic removal of items from the LVPS. If you don't use negative feedback

[AMRadio] DX 100 driver transformer

What is the Hammond/Antique Radio number/description for the audio driver transformer for the DX 100 transmitter, if you have access to it? Is the DX 100 audio driver transformer the same number and model as the one for the Viking II? I have read that the audio driver transformer is the weak link

RE: [AMRadio] New Swap List going GOOD!

I signed up for the new swap list a couple days ago but have not received anything yet Thoughts? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of A.R.S. - WA5AM Sent: March 5, 2008 3:43 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service Subject:

RE: [AMRadio] New Swap List going GOOD!

Whops, did get one but missed it. Sorry all. -Original Message- From: brian crawford [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: March 9, 2008 2:29 PM To: 'Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service' Subject: RE: [AMRadio] New Swap List going GOOD! I signed up for the new swap list a couple days

Re: [AMRadio] New Swap List going GOOD!

I will be putting a lot of NOS tubes on the new reflector in a couple of days. Thanks. Ed K6UUZ On Sun, 09 Mar 2008 14:28:46 -0700 brian crawford [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I signed up for the new swap list a couple days ago but have not received anything yet Thoughts? -Original

Re: [AMRadio] DX 100 driver transformer

If memory serves me John its P-T124E. This is also used in the Ranger as well. It is a good well rounded drop in replacement. Mod-U-Lator, Mike(y) W3SLK - Original Message - From: John King [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 5:16 PM Subject:

Re: [AMRadio] DX 100 driver transformer

I have a few of these driver transformers kicking around. Original Heathkits. Email me direct. Regards, Gary - Original Message - From: John King [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 5:16 PM Subject: [AMRadio] DX 100 driver transformer What is the

Re: [AMRadio] Recapping a DX-100

I rcapped mine about 4 years ago; everything is easily obtained from Mouser. Read the upgrades on the AM Window; and use the updated cap specifications for the power supply and audio section. 73 Mark K3MSB __ Our Main Website:

[AMRadio] RE: Why do some people capitalise ham?

I kind of feel the same, I've gotten CB comments before when I've told people I'm a ham, Amateur Radio Operator sounds a little more dignified and actually explains the hobby much more clearly to non-radio people, Bob KB1OKL Personal I prefer that the use of ham, be kept within our ranks.