Re: [AMRadio] Antennas

I believe that SSB was in use even before 1920. The Bell System used SSB in FDM Mux equipment (C-carrier, etc.,) in the "10's" (1915 and later). This was between 4.5 Khz and 60Khz. As FDM technology improved the frequencies in use increased into the megahertz range. I have some modern FDM

Re: [AMRadio] More Hash and Buzzies

Jim, I have all the dope on mitigating RFI out of HVAC, gas furnaces, etc, etc. I have a Trane XV95 gas furnace which spews trash out on HF. I successfully mitigated that noise. Let me know if you can handle 8Mb of down loads and I will send you my entire package. Ed, VA3ES -

Re: [AMRadio] FCC engineers

I couldn't agree more. But I was just taken to task for expressing almost the same opinion. Ed, VA3ES Darrell, WA5VGO wrote: That is nothing but B.S. What the hell is wrong with all of the right wing nut

Re: [AMRadio] FCC engineers

Oh Brett, please! No one is interested in your liberal whining and whinging! We all have our political points of views which we keep to ourselves. I, for example, am a right-wing radical. Up to now, no one knew that. It was no one's business, as we are all hams and AM'ers and it was not germ

Re: [AMRadio] Hammond Transformer specs. 2350

Looks like a multiple-impedance transformer. The specs can be found here: Impedances: http://www.va3nth.com/shortskip/downloads/Save0003.jpg Connections: http://www.va3nth.com/shortskip/downloads/Save0004.jpg General info: http://www.va3nth.com/shortskip/downloads/Hammond%20Mod%20Iron%20Info.jp

[AMRadio] The late Mike Hardie, VE7MMH/VA7MH - SK

The late Mike Hardie, VE7MMH/VA7MH - SK Dear Friends, I am Mike Hardie's daughter, Elizabeth, and I am writing to inform you of his recent passing. Please excuse this email if you have received it in error. I am trying to find and let his friends from his beloved "radio community" know. Sh

Re: [AMRadio] AM promo in QST

Pete, by now most everyone has a DSP box that auto-notches any heterodynes. Ed, VA3ES -- Pete, wa2cwa wrote: I can't think of any common SSB rig that has an "auto-notch" function. Also, SSB activity with vintage SSB rigs

Re: [AMRadio] More Lafayette HA410 stuff

Ah-ha!!! So that's why mine does that!!! (Replaced the mic on my 460.) Ed, VA3ES --- Greg Mijal wrote: One thing to look out for when changing mics on the 410/460 is that you have to use a microphone with a second set of cont

Re: [AMRadio] for sale or not for sale here

AMSWAP mailing list: Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amswap Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:ams...@mailman.qth.net Ed VA3ES - john K5PRO wrote: I cannot remember if it was this mail list or another. I want to

Re: [AMRadio] Microphone recommendation

The T-3 is actually Astatic's "Hi-Fidelity" mike. It's specs are much wider than the D-104. Much wider response and sounds excellent in most equipment. It looks just like an old headlamp off of a motorcycle! Ed, VA3ES Tod

Re: [AMRadio] Microphone recomendation

Why operate split, Max? Most of us can operate on 3705 now. We Canadians have been down there for years! Ed, VA3ES - Max M0GHQ wrote: [...] keep your ears out on 3705 over the winter months for European stations we can split rx to

Re: [AMRadio] Microphone Recommendation

I own several Shure 55S and E-V 664 and have used both quite successfully (in Hi-Z) on my BA transmitters: Apache, DX-100, and the Ranger. You have to modify the mic input circuits by raising the grid-leak resistor to at least 5 megohms or more, and change out the coupling caps. Doing thos

Re: [AMRadio] Microphone recomendation

It's also a great Lo-Z mic too. I use it on my FT-990 with excellent results. Ed, VA3ES Bob Peters wrote: Also the EV-664 is a great HI Z mic __ Our Main Website: http://www

Re: [AMRadio] Are there any READABLE transformer catalogs on the web?

Gene, besides the "bunker of Doom", http://www.bunkerofdoom.com/xfm/index.html have you tried http://amfone.net/Tech/online.htm ? Ed, VA3ES -- Soundval wrote: Are there any READABLE transformer catalogs on the web? _

Re: [AMRadio] YO HO, still a pirate out there

Ha! You to, eh? Every so often, I receive a QSL card from Eastern Europe for VE2SS, one of my Quebec calls. These are typically for QSO's on 20M. I do operate 20, but only as VA3ES. VE2SS is never used, except when I'm at a Quebec "hamfesse" (sic). So obviously someone is bootlegging my c

Re: [AMRadio] Paint Recommendation for D104 Stand

Any good quality grey hammered finish. Such as Hammerite Hammered Grey, or and good brand of hammered grey paint. The hammered finished come in different shades so chose the shade closest to the original. Ed, VA3ES Mi

Re: [AMRadio] TEST

Don, I was around in the mid-sixties and was a witness to all the jamming and miscreant actions against AM. I well remember the AM-SSB wars that took place on 75M! I particularly recall K4BTQ and his vulgar outbursts against SSB. This guy was a racist and an antisemite, so you can imagine th

Re: [AMRadio] TEST

Don, where do you think I heard this term? And where do you think those slopbucketeers got it? I'd be willing to venture that over 80% of the jerks, lids, troublemakers and miscreants who give us a hard time for running AM, are ex-CB'ers. And as you well know, CB'ers, ex or other wise (fre

Re: [AMRadio] TEST

Hah! If you really want to hear some "ghost-talking" just listen to 27.025 anytime the band is open!I sometimes think those guys are yammering, just to hear their own voices. Lot's of calling out, but no conversation that I can discern! Ed, VA3ES -

Re: [AMRadio] TEST

That's only immediately after the "audio-audio" test. And it's "Howbouddat Skiplan', skiplan', ya gotta copy, c'mawn?". No wait, that's only the CB AM'ers that do that. The CB slawbuckets and freebanders improperly use Q signals. They still use the "audio-audio" test though. Ed, VA3ES

Re: [AMRadio] WW II radios

I would suggest you contact Chris Bisaillion VE3CBK, or Dave Lawrence VA3ORP. Either one can put you in touch with such equipment. I also heartily recommend the WS#19 GROUP website, http://www.qsl.net/ve3bdb/ Ed, VA3ES -

Re: [AMRadio] EF Johnson Knobs

Go to any hobby store, and buy some 1/8th inch plastic solid rod. That's what everyone uses. Evergreen brand or Plastruct. Ed, VA3ES Joe Dube wrote: Does anyone out there know where I can get some of the white pointer indicato

Re: [AMRadio] EF Johnson Knobs

Go to any hobby store, and buy some 1/8th inch plastic solid rod. That's what everyone uses. Evergreen brand or Plastruct. Ed, VA3ES Joe Dube wrote: Does anyone out there know where I can get some of the white pointer indicato

RE: [AMRadio] AM audio problem

Sounds like an ultrasonic oscillation. Some extra bypassing or extra suppressor resistors in series with the grids (or plate) of the first 12AX7 might be in order. Ed, VA3ES __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing l

RE: [AMRadio] Re: BUMMERS! TUBE RADIO OPERATING EVENT

Youse guys have been listening to the "Ghetto" too much, methinks. It's much more swivilized down below. And have a Merry Christmas. Ed, VA3ES kenw2dtc sed: I'm in a good humor mode. Merry Christmas Mike ! 73, Ken W2DTC > Touché ! Wow! > Mod-U-Lator & Merry Christmas, > Mike(y) >

RE: [AMRadio] Collins R-390?

Oh no. It's more sophisticated and the physical architecture is more complex. It's modular and has certain technical features the R-388 doesn't have. Ed, VA3ES - Bob Macklin wrote: I had the impression the R-390 was essential

RE: [AMRadio] 7190 and/or 7195

Listen for yourself! http://amfone.net/index.php?ind=media&op=file_view&iden=199 Ed, VA3ES -- Jim/W5JO wrote: Wasn't he the one who was so good at poking people that the city bought his property and called it a park? Real character I un

RE: [AMRadio] Collins R-390?

No. The R-388 is the military version of a 51J-3. The R-388A is the military version of a 51J-4. The R-390 series came much later. - Bob Macklin wrote: s the Collin's R-390 (and R-388) basically a Mil version

RE: [AMRadio] 7190 and/or 7195

My understanding of SSB reception (after 40 years of hamdom) is that SSB ops are not bothered too much by AM signals unless we splatter or unless they plop down where they can hear our carrier. Notch filters and DSP work wonders in that instance. We, with our comparatively wide receivers g

[AMRadio] 80 Meter Frequency -- Extra Portion

Canadians meet on 3725. 3725 is the nominal "calling frequency" down there. There is a late afternoon net at 3733, and various stations on 3705, 3720 and area. Ed, VA3ES - KX5JT John wrote: With all that wide open space now between 3.600

RE: [AMRadio] re: 40 meter AM freq

When I get severe QRM from slopbuckets, I always use my SSB rig to receive the opposite sideband. This allows me to receive the AM signal I'm talking to, while eliminating the SSB QRM. Of course this requires the use of a receiver with a product detector and filters. Ed, VA3ES __

RE: [AMRadio] 40 meters

Herb is now K2VH and is heard often on the low end of 80M around 3720 +/-. Bill, W3DUQ is on every evening from 5:00 PM to after 6:PM on 3733 with the "What's For Dinner Net". People are still around. Ed, VA3ES -- N2DTS wrote: I know there must be hundreds of call

RE: [AMRadio] FW: [Fwd: On-Line Equipment Catalogue Now Available]

We might use some of that old gear in our AM stations. Good to know it's provenance. Ed. VA3ES -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Tom Chesek Sent: November 21, 2008 4:32 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service Subject: Re

RE: [AMRadio] Broadcast transmitter rescue

Nah... Just tell her it's a fridge. ;-)(That's what I told my wife, when I brought home two RCA's!) She said, "Yup, uh-huh... put it in the garage, with the rest of your fridges!" Ed, VA3ES --- Bernie W8RPW, wrote: Hi

RE: [AMRadio] Tower ID

DELHI DMX series. Made in Canada. Come in various grades and sizes. I have a Delhi DMXHD 48, with one extra section. Tops out at 56'. Sections are 8' each less about 6 inches for fitting. Very robust. Good tower, and some think far superior to Rohn. More info at: http://www.wade-antenna.

RE: [AMRadio] Time for some AM activity "down below".

The Canadian AM calling frequency is 3725. All are welcome to use it. Ed, VA3ES David Knepper wrote: Could there be a national calling frequency that is activated 24/7 ? __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list

RE: [AMRadio] New group on Yahoo Groups - For CommercialBroadcastXmitters

Could not agree more with Brian. If you can't find the answer here, or on Amfone.net, you can't find the answer anywhere. Ed, VA3ES - WA5AM Radio wrote: Between this email list and amfone.net, there is plenty of discussion of B

RE: [AMRadio] Most active bands in summer for AM

During this current low sunspot period, 10M (and higher bands) open up to occasional summer E-layer sporadic skip. Listen around 29.0 and 50.4 (+/-). 75/80 is good for late aftenoon QSO's but QRN from lightning takes over after dark. Same for 160. 40 is good almost all day, until late when the

RE: [AMRadio] Fighting deed restrictions (long story)

Up here in Canada, we call those "culos", "trou de cul". Same thing. Ed, VA3ES Bob Young wrote: it only takes one Culo (if you don't speak Spanish you can guess what that means,

[AMRadio] RE: What is the typical output of a 6LQ6?

I currently have a Mirage solid-state linear that will do 150W output. There is no point in acquiring the tube amp, if it will do the same job. Ed, VA3ES __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Arch

[AMRadio] What is the typical output of a 6LQ6?

I'm considering acquring a disused CB amplifier which uses 3 6LQ6's in the final (driven by another). The input is cathode driven. I will modify this unit for 6M operation. The question I have is what is the typical output of a 6LQ6? Ed, VA3ES __

[AMRadio] Radiomarine Corporation of America, model AR8510 available

Hello Fellow Tubesters, old tube radio fans, and AM enthusiasts... My good friend Carl, VA3CGM, has a Radiomarine Corporation of America, model AR8510 available to sell to anyone who wishes it. The cost is the cost of shipping from Ottawa, Ontario, plus some small nominal fee. The unit appears

[AMRadio] RE: [AMSWAP] Searching for information on Korean Era rig ...

Yup. How many FRT-501's has he got now, what... 11 or 12? ;-) (Just kidding!) In fact, many of the 3725 gang have FRT-501's. Al just loves that Big Iron. (Me too actually, but I can control myself.) I only have two RCA 1KW boxes (a BTA1R3 and a BTA1S), and a home-brew 1KW 813 rig. That's eno

RE: [AMRadio] Boatanchors at the Porch

It's still operating. I'm a member. Not all that much traffic lately. Ed, VA3ES Jim Wilhite wrote: Boatanchors at the Porch Anyone here know about this reflector? I have been reading the digests for years and, now, the latest

RE: [AMRadio] RCA BTA1R1

Great transmitter. I have a BTA1R3, the last version, and it's younger sibling, a BTA1S, which is housed in a 19" rack, 6'6" high. The BTA1S is identical in electrical design to the 1R3, but more compact. Virtually the same schematic. Ed, VA3ES __

RE: [AMRadio] Getting on the Air - May 2008 QST

You subscribe separately. No connection with ARRL membership. QEX is open to any one who wants to pay for a sub. Non-ARRL members: $36.00 per year. (ARRL members, $24.00/yr.) Ed. VA3ES -- Dave Rothermel wrote: How can I get QEX witho

RE: [AMRadio] Getting on the Air - May 2008 QST

Lookit QST is crap, and has been so for years. All the decent technical stuff was moved to QEX years ago. I subscribe to QEX, and enjoy it immensely. I haven't read a QST in years. It's fluff and only good for beginners and people who don't know any better. CQ is marginally better. I have

RE: [AMRadio] Re: Artificial Aerial Licence

It's the UK Don. _Everything_ is regulated there. Ed, VA3ES -- Don k4kyv wrote: I never could figure out why a licence was ever required to work a transmitter into a non-radiating load.

RE: [AMRadio] Drake L-4B on AM

The L4B will work well, mine does. Drive it with no more than about 25W maximum. This will get you about 250W out (+/-)from the amp, which is more than enough, and close to the maximum ratings of the tubes. My L4B has improvements from Harbach and the Heathkit Shop, upgraded power supplies, step-

RE: [AMRadio] New AM Swap list

No! I'm happy with it Ed, VA3ES -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of A.R.S. - WA5AM Sent: March 5, 2008 10:18 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service Subject: Re: [AMRadio] New AM Swap list Tell u want I'

RE: [AMRadio] T3 Mod iron specs - Audio limitations, harmonics, etc.

http://www.amwindow.org/tech/htm/t368.htm T-368 Modifications by The TimTron, Tim Smith, WA1HLR Contains detailed specs on the speech amp, modulators and improvement mods for this rig. "With the stock iron, there was a noticeable improvement in the low end response. Further improvement can only

[AMRadio] 51J* Upgrades, Was Wanted: Receiver - New England

Who else is a good source for improving the 51J series of receivers? I have both an R-388 and a 51J4, and would love to have them improved and corrected. Ed, VA3ES Phil LaMarche wrote: Send your R388 to Chuck Felton in Wyo

RE: [AMRadio] Re: FS BA Stuff And Great BA Books (Bounced message)

Hmmm... I've sent a private email twice, but no response as yet. Wondering if that DNS problem is affecting my email too? So, I will publicly waste bandwidth and post my requests publicly here. Don, here's hoping you get this OK. -Original Message----- From: Ed Sieb [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [AMRadio] 6V6 vs. 6L6

Well now... You can replace a 6V6 with a 6L6, but not the other way 'round, since the plate voltages are higher for 6L6's. Same basing, different plate dissipation and power output. Ed, VA3ES __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net

RE: [AMRadio] Hamcation Report

Probably Orlando. Ed, VA3ES -- EP Swynar wrote: OK, I'll bite...just where, exactly, was this Ham Radio Xanadu, anyway...?! __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.n

RE: [AMRadio] OFF TOPIC POST MOSLEY

http://www.mosley-electronics.com/ Helps if you spell it right! ;-) Ed, VA3ES __ 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/ma

RE: [AMRadio] Re My latest toy has arrived, an ART-13A

I dunno, guys... I'm using and old decrepit version of Outlook, (Outlook 2K, ver9) and everything shows up perfectly here. Ed, VA3ES __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.ne

RE: [AMRadio] Mit Romoney disses Ham Radio

The article was posted on Wednesday 16 November 2005. Over two years go. It is irrelevant today. Ed, VA3ES __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Ho

RE: [AMRadio] Crystal Mics - What's-what and how-to [newbie]

The T3 is an excellent mike, and it had a wide audio bandwidth. It was designed by Astatic, as a "high-fidelity" microphone. You can plug it into any amp, with a phono input to test it. It may sound a bit "tinny" since it's a very hi impedance mike (but the RIAA curve in the phono input should co

RE: [AMRadio] Sunday

What? Ed, VA3ES -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Rick Brashear Sent: January 6, 2008 1:59 PM To: 'Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service' Subject: [AMRadio] Sunday Brian or Jim.. Have I got this set right now? Thanks, Rick ___

[AMRadio] NOAA Confirms Start of New Sunspot Cycle (Hooray!)

NOAA Confirms Start of New Sunspot Cycle WASHINGTON (AP) ­ A new solar cycle is under way. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Friday that the first sunspot of a new 11-year cycle has appeared in the sun's northern hemisphere. The frequency of sunspots rises and falls during

RE: [AMRadio] Anybody doing any 40m or higher AM today?

I will be checking 20 (14.286) and 10 (29.000 +/-) throught the day. Ed, VA3ES __ 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/mai

RE: [AMRadio] Re; Recordings of old AM QSOs

Good idea, Roger, as some of us don't want to reconfigure our "hosts" file. Ed, VA3ES --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a server for my www.motorhomesusa.com domain that we can make use of, if you need it let me know. We can

[AMRadio] Coming Soon -- Microwave Gun

Received via email; source unattributed. Coming Soon -- Microwave Gun That Can Destroy Your Car From 600 Feet Away A Pasadena, California company has created a device that will destroy a car’ s electrical system and stop it dead in its tracks. Just one pu

RE: [AMRadio] Re; Recordings of old AM QSOs

John, I think I'll wait until the DNS servers update their IP databases, rather than reconfigure my computer. Ed, VA3ES -- John Coleman wrote: Hey Paul and others Edit your host file "c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\h

RE: [AMRadio] thanks Paul for 1x1 data base

Plain text cannot handle any formatting. Ed. VA3ES -- kenw2dtc wrote: Sorry. When I copied over my speadsheet it looked real nice.. not this: __ Our Main Website

RE: [AMRadio] Antenna Info

Rick, it depends on the total length of the antenna, whether it will work well on amateur frequencies. Ed. VA3ES --- Rick Brashear wrote: Below is a site describing an antenna that seems to fit the bill, however, we are

RE: [AMRadio] Re; Recordings of old AM QSOs

There are more coming, Paul. I'm just now working on some mp3's of stuff I recorded in 1976, and 1995 through '98. Ed. VA3ES __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amr

RE: [AMRadio] ER Magazine

Don, I had more "mentors" once I got on the air, than I ever did before I got my ticket. Timtron, and many others have been far more helpful to my building of knowledge than any Elmers, mentors or what have you. Ed, VA3ES -

RE: [AMRadio] ER Magazine

Taking a cue from Eddy, I will regale you all with my various "Elmers" such as they were. My first "Elmer" much like Eddy's, was a receiver. Ah, but what a receive it was too! ;-) I was 14 years old, and barely knew enough theory even to be dangerous. My mom had a nice Motorola All-American-5

RE: [AMRadio] ER Magazine

Sniff (boo-hoo)... I never had an Elmer. Did it all on my own. Now I'm the Elmer. More lids today, I find. Ed, VA3ES __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amrad

RE: [AMRadio] Part 15 Devices

John, WA5BXO wrote: If it is one of the plasma screens, they are known for noise from DC to light. - Tell me about it! I have one of those despicable devices, not 50 feet from my house. I have an S9+30 dB noise from the BC band

RE: [AMRadio] F/S Volumax

The Volumax 4300 does nothing to expand the bandwidth. It only affects loudness by expanding the positive peaks. It will expand the peaks to 130% positive max (160% with modifications). I have used them on a DX-100 and it works well. Ed, VA3ES __

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

What's even sadder is that it took another visitor, an avid and knowledgeable AM'er to fix that rig! Ed, VA3ES Geoff/W5OMR wrote: Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't some knob-twisting touristing visitor take and put that rig

RE: [AMRadio] Old AM'ers

depressing. I expect to live another 50 years so I will be looking for a CWA membership before I leave this earth so I can depress the younger guys. On Nov 22, 2007 10:35 AM, Ed Sieb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > We get plenty of Old Buzzards nodding off at our QCWA meetings, as it is! >

RE: [AMRadio] Old AM'ers

We get plenty of Old Buzzards nodding off at our QCWA meetings, as it is! And there are more and more SK's obits read every meeting. Ed, VA3ES QCWA #28666 - Mr. T., W9LBB wrote: It's been done, but it didn't work out.

RE: [AMRadio] Old-Timer AMers?

I guess I'm one of the younger "Old Buzzards". I'm 56, and been licensed since 1969. Been on AM since I got licensed. Oh, sure I operate "slaw-bukitt", but if I'm on 80 or 40, AM it is, (generally). This anti-AM attitude is a hold over from CB, where sidebanders disdain AM. If they're complai

RE: [AMRadio] AMers all "old-timers"?

Steve, When you're taking flak, you know you're over the target! Ed, VA3ES - [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In any event, the message contained some poorly written name-calling and profanity, which I will mostly ignore, but the followi

RE: [AMRadio] RE: GB> Odd DX-100B?

nal Message ----- From: "Ed Sieb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "AM Reflector" Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2007 10:21 AM Subject: [AMRadio] RE: GB> Odd DX-100B? > OK. A good close look at that meter shows that it's replacement. It > lacks any voltage scales! >

[AMRadio] RE: GB> Odd DX-100B?

OK. A good close look at that meter shows that it's replacement. It lacks any voltage scales! So, what I need then is an original replacement DX-100 meter. Anyone got one? Ed, VA3ES I originally wrote: I have an odd DX

[AMRadio] RE: GB> Odd DX-100B?

OK. A good close look at that meter shows that it's replacement. It lacks any voltage scales! So, what I need then is an original replacement DX-100 meter. Anyone got one? Ed, VA3ES I originally wrote: I have an odd DX-100

[AMRadio] Odd DX-100B?

I have an odd DX-100B.It looks identical to every other DX-100B I've ever seen except that the meter has been replaced. Instead of a small black, square bakelite meter, I have a larger clear plastic meter! I have not fully examined my rig to see if an original meter can be retrofitted. An

RE: [AMRadio] Re: P.S. - you get to run 1000W input on AM up here

Don, there is almost effectively no enforcement of regulations up here, any more. It's now all a form of Gentlemen's Agreement, or total self-policing. Here, IC know who runs AM, and who runs BC rigs. They basically trust us, because to a man, we're all experienced technically qualified amateurs

RE: [AMRadio] Re: AMRadio Digest, Vol 46, Issue 13

Yes, but we have perfected central heating, parkas, warm toques, and gloves. We can handle it. (P.S. - you get to run 1000W input on AM up here.) Ed, VA3ES --- Brett Gazdzinski wrote: yeh, but its too cold! _

RE: [AMRadio] Best Heathkit AM Transmitter

I must agree. I have both rigs here, and the DX-100 is more flexible, and requires less audio work to sound good. The 160 band is a plus. It also runs 11M in case you want to be the "Channel Master". :-) Ed. VA3ES --- Bob Macklin wrote: Probab

RE: [AMRadio] IARU counter-campaign?

My own belief is that the IARU Region 2 Band Plan should conform as closely as possible with the RAC Draft HF Band Plan (July 8, 2007) taking into account specific countries' regulations. Ed, VA3ES -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of VJB Sent: Oc

RE: [AMRadio] Re: GB> Re: IARU bandplan

It is my honest intention to completely ignore any "New" IARU bandplans that infringe or reduce any existing plans. Our RAC proposed bandplan, "RAC Draft HF Band Plan (July 8, 2007)" http://www.rac.ca/service/RAC_Draft_HF_Band_PlanR1.pdf is good enough for me. Ed, VA3ES ___

RE: AWA Re: [AMRadio] HAMFEST REMINDER --- THIS SUNDAY

Our local hamfests ban computer scrap entirely. No computer items allowed whatsoever. Anyone found selling computer debris is escorted off the property. Has worked brilliantly for he last 5 years. It a pleasure and a blessing to only find proper radio stuff at local festers. Ed, VA3ES __

RE: [AMRadio] Johnson Valiant RF Plate Choke

Sounds like a National R-175A. I'm certain one of our list memebers will have one. If no one offers one, let me know; I have a box full. Ed, VA3ES --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In my continued effort to restore my 1957 Johnson Valiant transmitte

RE: [AMRadio] Another BC-610 Question

ginal Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Geoff/W5OMR Sent: September 19, 2007 11:44 AM To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Another BC-610 Question Ed Sieb wrote: > OK - for 120 Volts use, you need a 5-20R plug and rece

RE: [AMRadio] Another BC-610 Question

OK - for 120 Volts use, you need a 5-20R plug and receptacle. http://www.evenheat-kiln.com/technical/recept/recept.htm Ed, VA3ES __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/

RE: [AMRadio] Another BC-610 Question

Rick, You need a 6-15R plug and receptacle. http://www.twacomm.com/catalog/dept_id_969.htm?sid=EDA291D57985E961D06842FDD 6C30F10 Available EVERYWHERE. Ed, VA3ES __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rule

RE: [AMRadio] Receivers

Main receiver is a 51J4, with others in use: R388, AR88, SP-600, HQ-170. Have my original Trio 9R59 on the shelf which I use for nostalgia, (I cut my eye-teeth with that receiver). Waiting restoration and repair is a nice NC-303. My main transceiver is a Yaesu FT-990, which has a decent AM re

RE: [AMRadio] Audio Warble?

Bow, I suggest that something early in the chain is generating a low-frequency oscillation, which is beating with your audio, particularly your lows, generating a form of intermodulation distortion. . Maybe something in the Behringer VX2000 Mic Preamp is either taking off, or maybe it's low-level

RE: [AMRadio] Frequency Question

Canadian SSB net nightly at 9 PM, 3730. Ed, VA3ES - crawfish wrote: I was thinking the Canadians get on 3735 AM. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must r

RE: [AMRadio] Frequency Question

Canadians gather there startinga at about 4:30 or 5PM daily. Goes to about 6 PM. Occasionally gather again about 7 PM or so. Varies. Ed, VA3ES --- Geoff/W5OMR wrote: Paul/VJB and others have claimed that there's a 'gathering point' o

RE: [AMRadio] Amfone.net and the AM Reflector!

The last straw at the old AM Window, was when some French hacker hacked the site and took it over. It took a few days for Steve to regain control, but he threw in the towel at that point (this being after months of abuse by trolls, spammers and other abusers). I still chuckle over Al, W1UX's r

RE: [AMRadio] The Yaesu FT101E, Good Radio for AM ???

FT-101 Audio Modifications "These mods worked beautifully on my FT-101E. They came to me from Eric, WB2CAU, who got them from Mark, WA1FAF who got them from the Master himself WA1HLR. Seventy-three and I hope these are a help to many" http://www.amwindow.org/tech/htm/ft101.htm It is an excellen

[AMRadio] New Book: The World of Ham Radio, 1901-1950: A Social History

A new academic book is being released shortly, "The World of Ham Radio, 1901-1950: A Social History" I ordered this book last June, from Amazon. They say they will ship end of September. Obviously I haven't read it yet. It covers the era we all love, so I look forward to reading it. Description

RE: [AMRadio] Looking for Rack Hardware.

Mark, if you don't get any responses, you can always pick up some 10-32 Philips-head machine screws, and some plastic (or stainless) cup washers (and some flat washers) at Home Depot. That's what I've done in the past. Ed. VA3ES Mark Foltarz

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