Re: [AMRadio] 75A-2 power consumption

2009-02-19 Thread Bill Fondren
Hi Brian    The specs show the 75A2 drawing appx 85 watts    Thats less than 1 amp at 115 volts.   Bill   K5PML --- On Thu, 2/19/09, WA5AM wrote: From: WA5AM Subject: [AMRadio] 75A-2 power consumption To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Date: Thursday, February 19, 2009, 2:08

Re: [AMRadio] shocks, interlocks and misc

2009-01-21 Thread Bill Fondren
I seen this in an old industrial plant in the Memphis area.  The company I worked for bought an old fab shop and sent me down to look over the electrical power system.  One thing they wanted to do was change to overhead cranes from 220 to 440  volt 3 phase.   I looked up and seen only 2 rails fe

Re: [AMRadio] RE:Finaly got the "Dream Rig"

2008-07-25 Thread Bill Fondren
Hey, thanks for the idea of the fan noise problem. I have a Gates BC 500 T and fan noise is the only complaint I have. I babyset a BC 1T back in the 60's and well remember the mod reactor talking to u. My 500 T does not seem to do that. No one has ever complained abt the fan noise but

Re: [AMRadio] formula values

2008-02-08 Thread Bill Fondren
I attended the USAF Radio school at Scott AFB in the early 50's. The color code easily becomes a second language. It got me an A in one of electrical engineering courses as I finished my degree after discharge. I sorted out the resistors for the prof for his lab example each time and I know

[AMRadio] My latest toy has arrived, an ART-13A & Survey

2008-02-05 Thread Bill Fondren
Ah The old ARC 13 What memories The B-36 had one with the BC 348 along with a ARC 27 (uhf). Only problem was the ARC 13 was in the rear compartment and 13 ft to the ground. A few were dropped trying to get them out. Sure did have good coverage from 40,000 ft. Hi Hi (wonder how may

Re: [AMRadio] KN5 callsigns

2008-01-30 Thread Bill Fondren
I moved from Missouri to Oklahoma in 65 and had to change my call. I received the K5PML call in 65 or 66. U might compare the call letters and see what they are in regard to PML. Bill K5PML AirRadio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have found an old log book page that has some KN5, KN8 an

Re: [AMRadio] AMers should not operate other modes??

2008-01-30 Thread Bill Fondren
I, too am one of the 3890 am'ers in the mornings. I think I can assure u most of us operate more than just AM. I'll admitt I operate mostly AM but also some ssb and cw. Most of my equipment is BA stuff. My ssb rig is now called a Classic. Ham Radio is a hobby and should be used for enjoymen

Re: [AMRadio] Invitation to a SURVEY

2008-01-29 Thread Bill Fondren
Hi Joe K5PML survey Use 75m AM mostly some 40/20 cw ssb Antennas are dipole (50 ft) fed with 450 twin lead and a 40/10 beam on 50 ft tower RG 213 to beam Use homebrew antenna tuners 2 operating stations Transmitters include Johnson Valiant, Viking 11 with vfo, BC 610F, Gat

Re: [AMRadio] Hallicrafters SX-24

2007-09-09 Thread Bill Fondren
A SX 24 was the first boatanchor I got. For a single conversion it does a pretty good job. I always refer to it as a poor mans 28. Mine was in sad shape but looks fairly good for its age now. If the price is good u better pick it upLike dirt or land they aint making any more. Bill

Re: [AMRadio] Re: Average Age etc..

2007-07-24 Thread Bill Fondren
Brian I'll toss my hat in as well as K5BAI's (no computer). I'll be 76 in Oct and Jim is 78. Both of us are on AM each morning from north Texas. I well remember when I got my First Class ticket. Kansas City the day before Thanksgiving way back when. I show up and only one inspector wa

Re: [AMRadio] Relay K5 in BC-1T

2007-05-13 Thread Bill Fondren
precauctions. They are still availableK5PMLBill Fondren "A.R.S. - W5AMI" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 'he current owner of the BC-1T I'm getting discovered that the plug-in reply K5 was missing. He was pretty concerned about not telling me about it bef

Re: [AMRadio] #4 wire from mains? - they gotta be kidding

2007-05-09 Thread Bill Fondren
think u will have a problem. Dont forget to double the distance in making voltage drop calulations because the current comes in on one wire and returns on the other wire. Bill Fondren K5PML "A.R.S. - W5AMI" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I've been reading the Gates B

Re: [AMRadio] FS: Ventilated Valiant

2007-04-17 Thread Bill Fondren
Didnt mean for the email to Don to be on the reflectorSorryBill K5PML Don Merz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: For Sale: EF Johnson Viking Valiant This Valiant looks good as long as you just look at the front panel. But the cabinet is a mess. It has been repainted a light gray. It has a 3/8

Re: [AMRadio] FS: Ventilated Valiant

2007-04-17 Thread Bill Fondren
Hello Don am interested in the valiantplease email picturesDo u take paypal and can u ship DHL My zip is 75442 Farmersville, TXK5PML Bill Fondren Don Merz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: For Sale: EF Johnson Viking Valiant This Valiant looks good as long as you just l

Re: [AMRadio] Sort of off topic, but real awesome

2007-03-25 Thread Bill Fondren
What a video I was the EE at a steel Mill for 30 some odd years and we fed the plant with 118 KV. About twice a year for maintenance we opened the line switches and got the same results, just not quite as spectacular. Bill K5PML "A.R.S. - W5AMI" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Kent/KA5MIR

[AMRadio] Intermittent Filament Pin

2006-12-26 Thread Bill Fondren
. Is there a special type solder that would be better to use than just regular radio type solderBill Fondren K5PML __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http

[AMRadio] Re - response to input to screen grid amplifier

2006-05-23 Thread Bill Fondren
Thanks for the quick response to my questions concerning this amp. John, I was ready for some salty remarks (hihi) and I did clean my glasses and take a second or third look at the thing. I thought I had missed something since going to USAF Radio School in the early 50's. Guess that tells u

[AMRadio] Amplifier with input drive to screen grid

2006-05-23 Thread Bill Fondren
I recently traded for a linear that has a strange input circuit, at least to me. The amp is built in a 18 " Bud rack mount cabinet weighting about 150 lbs. To heavy for 1 person to handle so I deceided to split the RF deck from the power supply and put it in a taller cabinet along with the exc

[AMRadio] Kenwood TS-820 mod for am

2006-03-18 Thread Bill Fondren
who has a 520 and used screen grid modulation for am operation. The email containing the remark seems to have been deleted. Any remarks or where to get the information would be appreciated. Bill Fondren K5PML

[AMRadio] Hallicrafters SX-24 coil winding information

2005-04-18 Thread Bill Fondren
1939 station back on the air.Thanks Bill Fondren K5PML