Re: [AMRadio] Dx-100 meter light question

2010-06-17 Thread James M. Walker
YOU NEED A SCREWDRIVER, MOST LIKELY THE PRONGS HAVE SET IN PLACE. PRY THE THING OUT WITH THAT OR A SMALL POCKET KNIFE. ON MY METER THE PRONGS THAT GO INTO THE BACK OF THE METER HAD DEVELOPED SOME CORROSION AROUND THE EXIT FOR THE WIRES AS WELL, JUST POP THE THING OUT. SHOULD BE ALRIGHT. JIM

Re: [AMRadio] TU47 BC-610 Tuning Unit

2010-05-31 Thread James M. Walker
Well I tried to send you the BC-610 MANUAL in PDF your mail service can't handle it sorry! Jim WB2FCN - Original Message - From: crawf...@surfmore.net To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 11:53 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [AMRadio] TU47 BC-610 Tuning Unit

2010-05-31 Thread James M. Walker
Try this go here, http://eshop1.chem.buffalo.edu/Beastly-610.html Jim WB2FCN - Original Message - From: crawf...@surfmore.net To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 11:53 AM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] TU47 BC-610 Tuning Unit

Re: [AMRadio] TU47 BC-610 Tuning Unit

2010-05-29 Thread James M. Walker
The Schematic is Usually on the case of the tuning unit. If not it is definitely in the BC-610 manual with the proper values for components. Jim WB2FCN http://eshop1.chem.buffalo.edu - Original Message - From: crawf...@surfmore.net To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, May 29,

Re: [AMRadio] Anyone with an FTP program

2009-07-07 Thread James M. Walker
I can do it, if you like. Jim WB2FCN Send file to che...@buffalo.edu - Original Message - From: Jim Wilhite w...@brightok.net To: AM Radio Discussion List amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2009 11:49 AM Subject: [AMRadio] Anyone with an FTP program Who can upload to

[AMRadio] BC-610 fiasco Again

2009-05-19 Thread James M. Walker
Well it's back, and at a higher price than the last time. Maybe it's like aging fine wine! BC-610 you know where, Item number:200344030668 Jim WB2FCN What a Country __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list

Re: [AMRadio] SSB/CB/AM/etc

2009-02-08 Thread James M. Walker
Kim, Send me and email I have a question for you about NOAA. Off list please. Jim WB2FCN - Original Message - From: Kim Elmore cw_de_n...@sbcglobal.net To: j...@vla.com; Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2009 11:38 AM

Re: [AMRadio] Heath Apache symptoms

2009-01-07 Thread James M. Walker
If I might make a suggestion, Check the ground lugs around the clamp tube and vicinity. Make sure they are tight, and also check for any signs of arcing. Jim WB2FCN Three working Apaches and counting. - Original Message - From: Mike Sawyer w3...@verizon.net To: k5...@yahoo.com;

Re: [AMRadio] BUMMERS! TUBE RADIO OPERATING EVENT... Heavy Metal Rally

2008-12-19 Thread James M. Walker
Actually, If you use the 20A to drive a linear amplifier, such as the Johnson Thunderbolt, you would have a quite substantial AM signal, at about 350 watts of carrier. In the CW mode the power output, can exceed 500 watts, just a matter of how you are set up for the Event. I use mine, when I can

Re: [AMRadio] 4-1000 BC Rig

2008-07-30 Thread James M. Walker
Hi Paul, es others, I just have one thing to say? STRAP Jim WB2FCN P.S. Paul, I was talking with someone recently about you, ALL Good! - Original Message - From: VJB [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 3:17 PM Subject: [AMRadio] 4-1000 BC Rig

[AMRadio] Well, it has finally happened!

2008-06-16 Thread James M. Walker
The Audio Phools have finally reached the Epitome of silliness. found at : web page www dot usa dot denon dot com/productdetails/3429.asp I think I am definitely in the wrong business! Jim WB2FCN __ Our Main Website:

[AMRadio] Atlanta Tornado

2008-03-16 Thread James M. Walker
Anyone on from the Atlanta area, with info about phone/internet service to the area there. Jim WB2FCN __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives:

Re: [AMRadio] Re: Carrier with one sideband

2008-02-08 Thread James M. Walker
Bill Breashear (sp) did an article in ER to convert an SB-401 to AM some time back. Jim WB2FCN Just dropping in - Original Message - From: John Coleman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service' amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 11:44

Re: [AMRadio] Loading antenna with BC 610 E (Long-ish)

2008-01-17 Thread James M. Walker
- Original Message - From: John King [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 11:32 AM Subject: [AMRadio] Loading antenna with BC 610 E I am thrilled to report that I have my RRd BC 610 E putting out lots of RF (about 370 watts) into a 50 ohm

Re: [AMRadio] Loading antenna with BC 610 E

2008-01-17 Thread James M. Walker
Ola Gang, The setup here is as follows: BC-610(*) output SO-239 to PL-259 coax run, to PL-259 to TX connector on E.F. Johnson TR-Switch. Antenna connector PL-259 to N connector. N Connector goes to the input of the ME-165 SWR/Wattmeter. N COnnector to output side of ME-165, coax run goes to input

[AMRadio] Re: GB Coming Soon -- Microwave Gun

2007-12-29 Thread James M. Walker
Well if it crashed all the computers in a car moving at a high rate of speed, that pretty much guarantees there will be injuries, as the ABS system is computer controlled. We have been laughing at that artical for about three months, seems the dissemination system, is resembling a

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

2007-11-27 Thread James M. Walker
Back when I was a a novice, and not old enough to buy beer, I built the forty meter version out of tin down spout. Mounted the thing on the garage roof, and ran the support/radials to the corners. Worked all states after school evenings on CW as a highschool Junior. I might mention the coil and

Re: [AMRadio] Halli HT37 Phasing Mod problem

2007-11-27 Thread James M. Walker
Sri Bill, I am having a little trouble understanding your problem. I run an HT-37, the balance controls on it work similar to the SB-10 and the heathkit Apache, and the Central Electronics 10A/B and 20A. Might you explain your sequence for clarification? I might be able to help. Jim WB2FCN

Re: [AMRadio] AM in Iraq?

2007-10-07 Thread James M. Walker
I remember an AN/GRC-26D outside of MACV HQ. We used to get hook-ups back to Ft. Bragg, es 18TH ABN Corps. They would connect us to 5th S.F. Hq. The link was using AN/GRC-26Ds on both ends (AM) and also the remotes were tied in with TA-312s at each end. The audio quality was good, as was the

Re: [AMRadio] Receivers

2007-09-19 Thread James M. Walker
Well, In order of preference: SP-600JX-17 R-390A SX-101 NC-183D NC-303 All are switch selectable audio output, to an EICO audio selector driving an EICO 10 watt amplifier, which drives a Studio Speaker. 'Most Excellent' 73 Jim WB2FCN - Original Message - From: Kim Elmore [EMAIL

Re: [AMRadio] Another BC-610 Question

2007-09-19 Thread James M. Walker
Grainger, Home Depot if you go to the Contractors counter, Richardson Electronics on the web, or Mcmaster-Carr! That's where I got mine and spares, for my BC-610(EI). As for how I connect it to AC I have a 30 Amp. line that runs to the operating position, where it is connected to a 0 - 130

Re: [AMRadio] BC610 modulation XFMR

2007-06-21 Thread James M. Walker
Which model? Jim WB2FCN - Original Message - From: John Coleman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service' amradio@mailman.qth.net Cc: 'Perry Mason' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 2:42 PM Subject: [AMRadio] BC610 modulation XFMR My Friend

Re: [AMRadio] 500 Kc (Old Gear)

2007-06-16 Thread James M. Walker
Actually, If you are truly interested in getting a 500 KC segment for Amateur, I would suggest you contact Fritz Raab the coordinator for the project, and get your name and info added to the list of folks that want to join in. His info is at the 500 KC site as well, but here it is also.

Re: [AMRadio] 450T amp

2007-06-13 Thread James M. Walker
No typo, try this http://www.500KC.com Jim WB2FCN/WD2XSH-22 - Original Message - From: John Coleman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service' amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 11:15 AM Subject: RE: [AMRadio] 450T amp Am I missing

Re: [AMRadio] 500 Kc (was Re: 450T amp)

2007-06-13 Thread James M. Walker
If the M.O. output is stable, with and without keying, then it would be just fine, for CW anyway, one of my transmitters is the RCMA ET-8010A pair of 211s in the final 807 driver, 807 M.O. and is extremely stable for that era, remarkably so. There are those who would say you need the latest

Re: [AMRadio] My Gates BC-1T Project

2007-06-10 Thread James M. Walker
Great photos Brian, Looks like its coming along nicely. Patience is a good thing to have at this point, and don't stop showing those pictures, I am sure others will get the bug to save a big rig for themselves. When I got my RCA BTA1-M, I took a week off from work and spent the time putting

[AMRadio] For Sale: Icom 756 Pro III

2007-05-18 Thread James M. Walker
Hi Folks, I have for sale a New, gently used Icom 756 Pro III will sell for 2500.00 Plus shipping costs. Thanks for the read. Jim WB2FCN__ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home:

[AMRadio] For Sale

2007-05-12 Thread James M. Walker
Hi Folks, I have the following items for sale. All items are only slightly used not banged up. ICOM PS-125 #1 13.8 VDC 25Amp. 100.00 plus shipping. ICOM PS-125 #2 13.8 VDC 25Amp. 100.00 plus shipping. BIRD Model 43 Wattmeter No slugs. No Leather case. 100.00 plus shipping. BIRD 50H Slug

Re: [AMRadio] 18.150 ?

2007-05-09 Thread James M. Walker
Hey Paul, Your basic BC-610 will get there either with the proper crystal, or even the tuning unit TU-54. I am reasonably sure the RF Plate coil C-449B would handle it as well. It is recommended though that you have checked the neutralizing before operation, but it could be done. Same with

Re: [AMRadio] SS Rectifier Replacements

2007-04-27 Thread James M. Walker
FWIW, I run four DX-100s in various systems, and the quickest way I know to burn out the HV transformer is to solid state the power supply. Caveaut Emptor, but I did the solid sate thing, it ran for a couple of weeks, then poof! HV transformer went. Only thing I know that does it quicker is

Re: [AMRadio] RCA BTA-5T Transmitter

2007-04-16 Thread James M. Walker
Howdy, I don't know the BTA-5T, but Brad KB7FQR has the BTA-5F, and I have posted pictures of his setup at http://eshop1.chem.buffalo.edu/KB7FQR-Page.html WARNING * Large Picture files * Dail-up folks may not want to view! FWIW Jim WB2FCN - Original Message - From: david

Re: [AMRadio] National Knob

2007-02-12 Thread James M. Walker
Rick, there is a Number 3 vernier, along with 9 other varieties on E-bay under National Vernier. No affiliation with the sellers, just FWIW item is at -- 290082212768 Jim WB2FCN - Original Message - From: Rick Brashear [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: AMRadio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday,

Re: [AMRadio] No Code Ham

2006-12-19 Thread James M. Walker
Thanks, I needed a really good laugh! Blew a hole clean through his wrist! Too Cool! Jim WB2FCN - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 3:21 AM Subject: [AMRadio] No Code Ham Please, just see the sad humor in this

Re: [AMRadio] Transformer baking Recovery

2006-12-18 Thread James M. Walker
How the HELL are you? Also Greasy Seasonings there old soldier! I feel your info will fall on deaf ears at this time of year. I am trying to be civilized here in Buffalo, but without radios to play with It Just ain't working, so right now I am doing the Bachelor thing at work, not bad really. Got

[AMRadio] My last post to Rbethman: Apology to the list!

2006-12-18 Thread James M. Walker
Dog gone thing still isn't working right for the reply button. Sorry, and Greasy seasonings to all. Jim WB2FCN http://eshop1.chem.buffalo.edu __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner

Re: [AMRadio] BC-610-E

2006-09-13 Thread James M. Walker
Welll, A long time ago I tried the DowKey route, After experiencing the Zorch phenomenon, I went to the E.F. Johnson TR switch. Mainly for the power handling capabilities, but also for the small amount of amplification to the receiver, when in receive mode, the TRswitch RX output is around 150 -

[AMRadio] Fraud on E-bay

2006-08-31 Thread James M. Walker
Greetings fellow listers, Jim WB2FCN here. To advise you folks that the E-pay site, has an HT-32 transmitter listed by seller hamstuff4u. This is a bogus listing, as 1st, the pictures are of MY HT-32A, which is currently sitting in my storage unit. This seller has lifted my description from my

Re: [AMRadio] Collecting vs. Hoarding (was: Value of Homebrew RIgs)

2006-07-15 Thread James M. Walker
I will join in here with Tony, and say this It ain't like that at all! However I have 1 HT-32 MK1, 2 HT32As and 2 HT32Bs, and I will sell them each at a cost of 590.00 per unit, pickup only. As we all are aware, good intentions don't do it, money talks and B.S. walks! I find it very laudable

Re: [AMRadio] : BC 610 needing POWER 220VAC

2006-04-08 Thread James M. Walker
The BC-610, does not operate properly, when the front panel switch is in protect or tune mode, if you are on AM. Bias voltages change all around as the tune/protect position switches in a series dropping resistor to the 115 VAC main input. The manual, says tune in CW mode, using the tune

Re: [AMRadio] : BC 610 needing POWER 220VAC

2006-04-08 Thread James M. Walker
Well, I think it is more of a math topic. As in 20 goes into 63 more times than 63 can go into 20! YMMV Jim WB2FCN John you just need to go get the 2 20's and prove her wrong I did that twice and wound up in divorce court twice HI... My third has never made that statement...God at 63 years

Re: [AMRadio] CB vs GB

2006-04-06 Thread James M. Walker
Where are the antennas for all those radios (and Services) located? Not nit-picking just wondering out loud! Jim WB2FCN Snip-page all this CB bashing. come on now. there are just as many idiots on 75 meters as there is on CB. it's just another SERVICE. it has it's amount of jerk off's as well

Re: [AMRadio] 10M AM

2006-03-31 Thread James M. Walker
Nope, it was enough to get it on 160/80/40 with no spurs to speak of. I do have a 10 meter mobile rig in the truck with a whip cut for 29.100 and the rig does AM/SSB but no CW, a shame really, I'll have to get into it and make that happen. If at home I would be using a desk top 4-1000A amplifier

Re: [AMRadio] 10M AM

2006-03-30 Thread James M. Walker
Mark is your BTA-1M working yet, how is that going? Jim WB2FCN - Original Message - From: Mark K3MSB [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: List AMradio amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 4:12 PM Subject: [AMRadio] 10M AM I'll be monitoring 29.0 from about 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM this

Re: [AMRadio] Modulator feedback

2006-03-17 Thread James M. Walker
I'll bet you a nickel the bias supply has a problem, the plate supply for the 2A3s is not normal the plate supply is achieved by putting a negative voltage on the 2A3s cathode to raise hte plate to 360 volts. Sounds like the bias supply voltage is off. Check the manual and then the components

[AMRadio] Looking for assistance at or near Camp Le Juene

2006-03-13 Thread James M. Walker
Howdy, Looking for some shipping assistance from Camp lejuene, need a pickup truck or rental truck, I will pay for help and time and truck. Jim WB2FCN

Re: [AMRadio] Wicox 96D TX

2006-03-06 Thread James M. Walker
Ola John, Yes, by all means, if you can restore it, (to original maybe)! The things covered 160 to 10 meters, if you got all the RF decks with it. It did AM as well as cw, the HV power supply for each cabinet was quite handy. Having said all that, and reading what you have so far, I would say

Re: [AMRadio] RE: CE 20A Phase shift question

2006-02-02 Thread James M. Walker
Hi All, I am going to answer the comments but first remove some of the clutter. My VFO458 units are stock, as in just like the manual, with changes says, and I have not experienced this phenomenon at all! I found MOST of the changes to the Central Electronics version of the VFO458 by

Re: [AMRadio] AM Transmitter Advice??

2006-01-31 Thread James M. Walker
I would like to jump in here, I have a converted solid state rig on 20 meters. It runs an adjusted level output of 100 to 650 watts on that band. It uses a derivative of the MRF-150 only requires 100 milliwatts of drive over the whole band. The only drawback if you can call it that is this unit is

Re: [AMRadio] FW: [Central-Electronics] CE 20A Phase shift question

2006-01-31 Thread James M. Walker
Humm, Snippage here With that VFO, I wonder how much you had to fiddle with it to make the output tuned circuit track the input tuned circuit? I gave up on mine, and added a second variable capacitor to tune separately. When operating on 80 meters, turning that 1625 plate tuning capacitor

Re: [AMRadio] RE: Tektronix TM-503, SG-502, DC-503A, DM-501 Manuals

2006-01-04 Thread James M. Walker
they are also available for free from the ETM web-site. http://www.logsa.army.mil/etms/find_etm.cfm Jim WB2FCN - Original Message - From: Merz Donald S [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Discussion of AM Radio amradio@mailman.qth.net; 'Glowbugs (E-mail) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January

Re: [AMRadio] BC-610 down=up

2005-10-27 Thread James M. Walker
Well Mike and group, The coupler itself doesn't generate TVI! The transmitter that is connected to it might, the coupler just pass along the signals that go to it. The coupler was never intended to , tune a dipole antenna, nor an open wire fed antenna. It was for a base fed Whip antenna and the

Re: [AMRadio] BC-610 down=up

2005-10-27 Thread James M. Walker
Check the schematic for the BC-610 Jim WB2FCN - Original Message - From: Mike Sawyer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Discussion of AM Radio amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 9:34 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] BC-610 down=up The BC-610 has an un-balanced output. Generally,

Re: [AMRadio] BC-610 down=up

2005-10-26 Thread James M. Walker
Actually, The BC-939 (*) handles an end fed long wire, the recommended length for 2 - 18 Mhz is 44 feet. That number changes to 77 feet for 160 meters and works quite well. At my Rochester, NY QTH I used four or the 44 ft. end fed long wires oriented to the cardinal points. the system worked quite

Re: [AMRadio] Mod Transformer Available

2005-09-27 Thread James M. Walker
The ratings are 5500 primary 1.14 KVA, and 5500 secondary 198 Amp DC. Don, I don't know what you mean by don't add up! The discussion was pertaining to the use of this particular transformer, in conjunction with a specific set of tubes, and RF stage. What doesn't add up? Jim WB2FCN Donald

Re: [AMRadio] Mod Transformer Available

2005-09-27 Thread James M. Walker
Well, I guess I am still confused, Sigh but I am going to drop the request clarification, as the clarification seems to be muddled! Jim WB2FCN Donald Chester wrote: The ratings are 5500 primary 1.14 KVA, and 5500 secondary 198 Amp DC. Don, I don't know what you mean by don't add up!

Re: [AMRadio] Mod Transformer Available

2005-09-26 Thread James M. Walker
I have that transformer as well, it is in the pair of 805 modulator stage for my HB 304TL rig. The system runs at 1500 VDC For the plate supply to the modulator and also the RF deck. I rewired the speech amp to a pair of 2A3s to drive the 805s. I haven't done an audio sweep to check the range yet

Re: [AMRadio] Mod Transformer Available

2005-09-26 Thread James M. Walker
?? There was a page on the internet that said max current for this beast is 450 ma., so I don't know if that is a practical and not theoretical conclusion. Thanks for looking. Paul - Original Message - From: James M. Walker [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Discussion of AM Radio amradio

Re: [AMRadio] Pi-Net vs Link Couple

2005-09-24 Thread James M. Walker
Actually, it isn't difficult if you follow the instructions in the BC610 manual. First the tuning unit for 6 - 8 Mhz is used and also the Plate coil (with swinging link) also 6-8 Mhz. Then disconnect the output leads from the transmitter. Turn on the filaments, make sure the plate HV is off set

Re: [AMRadio] Pi-Net vs Link Couple

2005-09-23 Thread James M. Walker
The BC-610 is neutralized on one band and then it is set for all bands. Coverage from 2 - 18 mc is setup on 40 meters then left alone. However when making the manual mods for 160 meter operation the neutralizing has to be done for that band only, and it is not valid for any other band. When going

Re: [AMRadio] Inca Transformers

2005-08-31 Thread James M. Walker
Good one there Paul, first belly laugh of the morning. Kool, TNX. Jim WB2FCN - Original Message - From: VJB [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 1:52 PM Subject: [AMRadio] Inca Transformers Dave, Regarding your Inca series Phelps-Dodge

Re: [AMRadio] info wanted on 4-400 linear amplifier

2005-08-04 Thread James M. Walker
Ah, Actually, it was 20 - 30 RF volts. Grid drive is around 5 MA. I use mine with a Pacemaker driver, and a 20 DB ~ pad inline and the connecting coax is prescribed to be 60 inches long to prevent parasitics. The thunderbolt can also be driven directly by an (un)modified Central Electronics 20A,

Re: [AMRadio] info wanted on 4-400 linear amplifier

2005-08-04 Thread James M. Walker
yep, that is the one, ran AM CW and RTTY with it for over five years after it was finished. The tube lasted quite well and I still have it here as a test tube for the T-368s I end up working on. The circuit lends itself to using the 4-250 as well the neutralizing will need to be adjusted however.

[AMRadio] Re: GB Thank You! --WAS:Matchbox Melts Down IC-735 ??

2005-06-24 Thread James M. Walker
Ah a few additional comments and corrections please. Merz Donald S wrote: Comments about the user's use of the Matchbox are summarized as: 1. It's a balanced tuner. Running it with an unbalanced output from a transceiver could be unpredictable. The input to the MatchBox can be 50 or 75

Re: [AMRadio] ARRL Bandwidth Regulation -- I'm Worried!

2005-05-10 Thread James M. Walker
Well, IMHO that all the talk indicates that the ARRL is not representing the majority of the currently licensed folks. In that case it would seem that all that should be required is for folks to notify the FCC independently (make that individually) that they don't want changes made that are being

Re: [AMRadio] Govt Surplus Recorder

2005-04-05 Thread James M. Walker
Hi Charlie, Jim WB2FCN here, anymore Scientific Radio Equipment in the auction? I am still looking for items to complete my system. Info help is appreciated. Thanks. Oh, yes it is still snowing up here, Hi Hi. Tks es 73 Jim WB2FCN charles free wrote: Thought I would throw this out there as

Re: [AMRadio] Friday Night AM operation Long

2005-03-19 Thread James M. Walker
look bad. AM radio on Friday nights in the Northeast sometimes tends to bring on operators who have forgotten to engage their brain cells. Pete, wa2cwa On Fri, 18 Mar 2005 22:33:17 -0500 James M. Walker [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Greetings, I have a question, about 80 meter night-time

[AMRadio] Friday Night AM operation Long

2005-03-18 Thread James M. Walker
Greetings, I have a question, about 80 meter night-time operation. Specifically on this evening, as it seems there is a ducting effect or some such condition happening in the way of propagation. I have noticed it happens only on friday evenings and apparently only to my signal. Example I

Re: [AMRadio] need help with tranmitter design

2005-03-14 Thread James M. Walker
Direct Digital Synthesis. Be advised, some of these generate spurs, depends on the manufacturer. Jim WB2FCN - Original Message - From: Jim candela [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Discussion of AM Radio amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 12:34 AM Subject: RE: [AMRadio] need help

Re: [AMRadio] need help with tranmitter design

2005-03-14 Thread James M. Walker
, March 14, 2005 11:14 AM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] need help with tranmitter design Thanks, Jim. They are out of my price range anyway. 73, Ed Richards K6UUZ AMI member #1534 On Mon, 14 Mar 2005 07:19:49 -0500 James M. Walker [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Direct Digital Synthesis. Be advised

Re: [AMRadio] AM Amps

2005-01-14 Thread James M. Walker
operation. Your mileage may vary. - Original Message - From: James M. Walker [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Discussion of AM Radio amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 11:48 AM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] AM Amps Hum, 4-1000A G.G. amplifier, 3000 VDC plate

Re: [AMRadio]4-1000A INFO and Handbook

2005-01-14 Thread James M. Walker
Well sports fans, I am at home now and have the Radio Handbook info if you are still trying to figure out what the rig actually looks like. Also if you have the handbook it is the Fourteenth Edition dated 1956. The page number is 580, and the article is titled A 4-1000A Pi-Network Amplifier. The

Re: [AMRadio] Scopes

2005-01-13 Thread James M. Walker
That would be the SB-610 Monitor scope! I have two HO-10s and one SB-610 monitor scope, but I also have and use on the work bench the TEK 502 scope 53XX Dual trace good to 50 Mhz. You definitely need scopes for the audio stuff! Jim WB2FCN Radio - Long may it Wave - Original Message -

Re: [AMRadio] AM Amps

2005-01-13 Thread James M. Walker
Hum, 4-1000A G.G. amplifier, 3000 VDC plate, 700 MA Plate I, 500 MA Grid I, with 125 Watts out of DX-100 running apprx 2100 W input and dissipating 670 watts plate = approximately 1430 watts output! While the carrier level into 50 ohm dummy load is 1400 watts measured and a really NICE orange

Re: [AMRadio] AM Amps

2005-01-13 Thread James M. Walker
That's a rhetorical question right? Jim WB2FCN Gary Schafer wrote: How do you reduce the drive for AM? I take it that is how you operate CW? 73 Gary K4FMX James M. Walker wrote: Hum, 4-1000A G.G. amplifier, 3000 VDC plate, 700 MA Plate I, 500 MA Grid I, with 125 Watts out of DX

Re: [AMRadio] Converting old 1.8-4.0 MHz AM Marine Radios

2004-09-10 Thread James M. Walker
Mark, As for my ideas, NOTHING is absolutely perfect in radio or anything else. Having said that, I think that with a judicious cross section of ideas the units you describe could be resurrected in a reasonable way, to A) get them back into operation, and B) convert them to usable range for 160

Re: [AMRadio] Converting old 1.8-4.0 MHz AM Marine Radios

2004-09-09 Thread James M. Walker
Mark, Do you have any photos of the rf section, and are they tube type or solid state? I may be able to offer some suggestions if I could see what you have to work with. What types of tubes, power devices are in them? I have modified several different types of equipment (military commercial) and

Re: [AMRadio] Test Equipment Recommendation

2004-08-24 Thread James M. Walker
Well, You could go to Harbor freight and buy their high end digital voltmeter, which does AC and DC volts, measures inductance, and capacitance as well as resistance for 39.95. Then buy the Fluke RF-80 probe for around the same cost and there you have a fully functional test device. Jim WB2FCN

Re: [AMRadio] Hallicrafters HT-37 Alignment Question

2004-08-22 Thread James M. Walker
Hi Bill and List, A couple of quick questions. First are all the mixer crystals in the unit and the correct frequency? Note, if the crystals are in check to see that they are oscillating. If not first check the sockets they plug into, also for corrosion on the pins of the crystals. Also what is

Re: [AMRadio] Eico 722 VFO dial slippage

2004-08-21 Thread James M. Walker
Ronnie, I run a 722/720/730 combo on 40 meters. Been using the 722 for about 4 years now. A question, do you have the full manual for the 722, it might shed so light on the dial problem. As for stability, mine is very stable after a ten minute warm-up, if I am going to use the rig I turn it on

Re: [AMRadio] Original T.O. Keyer Article When?

2004-08-12 Thread James M. Walker
Try the 1964 series, and also the 1964 ARRL handbook. Jim WB2FCN - Original Message - From: Merz Donald S [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Amradio (E-mail) amradio@mailman.qth.net; 'Glowbugs (E-mail) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 10:16 AM Subject: [AMRadio] Original T.O. Keyer

Re: [AMRadio] Pix of BPL hardware on utility poles in Cincinnati

2004-07-24 Thread James M. Walker
Maybe. but New York State is probably the only state, that you can dial 911 and be put on hold! Jim WB2FCN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There are some definate concerns of having GPS on cell phones, but consider these 2 scenarios Your wife gets carjacked and gets tossed in the trunk or

Re: [AMRadio] DX-100

2004-07-18 Thread James M. Walker
Gary, Change the 5V4 rectifier in the DX-100 and see if that doesn't help I was seeing the same thing, and it turned out to be a gassy 5V4. Jim WB2FCN http://eshop1.chem.buffalo.edu Netscape 7.0+ Exploder 5.0 + Gary Poland wrote: Jim, My first experience with the DX-100...looking at it

Re: [AMRadio] dds information

2004-07-17 Thread James M. Walker
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of James M. Walker Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 10:52 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio Subject: Re: [AMRadio] dds information Well Gang, I have several PTS signal sources here, and they provide coverage over a wide range

Re: [AMRadio] WW II Army Field Sets

2004-07-10 Thread James M. Walker
Well Kim, I am not sure I understand what is is you are planning to do here. Write a story is one thing, but why the desire to move a transmitter to 20 meter operation? If it is just for the pleasure of doing it, for a soldier in WWII, I think there would not be much call for that sort of thing.

Re: [AMRadio] WW II Army Field Sets

2004-07-09 Thread James M. Walker
Actually the SCR-299/399 was a portable rig. You just couldn't run up a hill with it, or ford a stream. Portable being defined as able to move and setup in a semi-permanent facility. The carrying cases for the SCR-399 held the receivers a small desk, headphones, microphones, coils sets, spare tube

Re: [AMRadio] Documentation needed - R-266/URR-13 Radio receiver

2004-04-26 Thread James M. Walker
Ola, Que Pasa, como Esta, Mi Amigo. Sgt Boo - Original Message - From: Rbethman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2004 6:15 PM Subject: [AMRadio] Documentation needed - R-266/URR-13 Radio receiver Subject says it all. Any electronic form of the

Re: [AMRadio] AM from what I have in the junk box

2003-12-12 Thread James M. Walker
Ah, That's as follows: 304TL filament 5 VAC @ 25 amps or 10 VAC @ 12.5 amps amp factor (avg) 12 freq for max ratings 40 Mhz Jim WB2FCN single 304TL modulated by Pair 805 triodes 80 - 10 meters Geoff/W5OMR wrote: Well, I build to match my tubes, not because it is efficient or

Re: [AMRadio] Johnson KW Desk!

2003-12-04 Thread James M. Walker
Same units, and still looking for an unwary buyer. Jim WB2FCN Damon S Raphael MD (W7MD) wrote: Note the seller. - Original Message - From: Dino Darling [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 10:00 AM Subject: [AMRadio] Johnson KW Desk!

[AMRadio] for sale UTC CVM-5

2003-11-24 Thread James M. Walker
Hello Fellow AMers, Offered for sale is this UTC CVM-5, 600 watt Modulation transformer. Asking 350.00 plus shipping, approximate weight for shipping is 75 lbs. Specs for this Multi-Match transformer can be found on the AM Window tech pages, under modulation transformers, including hook-up wiring.

Re: [AMRadio] re: Ranger driving Thunderbolt

2003-04-07 Thread James M. Walker
Ah, Ron, The Thunderbolt does NOT require 20 watts unless there is something really wrong with it. I have and use two one is driven by a Central Electronics 10B with about 2.5 watts out in AM mode for over 300 watts carrier from the Thunderbolt. In CW mode I usually run about 6 watts into the

Re: [AMRadio] BC-610 rf bias problem, help

2003-03-27 Thread James M. Walker
Hello, Jim WB2FCN here. What you describe sounds like either of two things, in order to point you in the right direction. first let me say the bias supply, not only provides bias to the 250th but also to the grids of the 100th tubes and also to the 807s. This may sound strange but it works this

Re: [AMRadio] Reply button got me...

2002-12-30 Thread James M. Walker
My 458VFO runs from 160 through 10 with low output on 10 meters. Actually the doubling schemes seems to be questionable! I intend to build the 10 add-on from the bama site and try that for 10 meter am. I have 2 of the 458VFO units both are working in the same manner, (low 10 meter output). My

[AMRadio] Photo of micro-match

2002-11-20 Thread James M. Walker
Hello fellow listers, I am trying to find a picture of the Micro Match antenna tuner, anyone seen one or have a picture? Thanks in advance. Jim WB2FCN http://eshop1.chem.buffalo.edu

Re: [AMRadio] Tube Question

2002-11-17 Thread James M. Walker
sorry for the bandwidth, I hit the reply key by mistake, Mia Culpa, Mia Culpa Jim rbethman wrote: All, I have two AN/URR13As. They have a LOT of tubes marked 5003. 1) Is there a known substitute for this tube? 2) I have a Hickok KS-15560-L1 Tube Tester. Are there updates

Re: [AMRadio] Central Electronics 10A Exciter found

2002-11-16 Thread James M. Walker
Hi Ken, Yep, They are a good little rig! I have one in operation, along with a 10B and several 20A rigs. The manual for the unit is available at the BAMA site under central electronics. Check your unit out for the QT-1 and also the ones I have seemed to come with only 80-40-20 meter coil sets. The

Re: [AMRadio] Central Electronics 20A Power Modification

2002-11-10 Thread James M. Walker
Hi Jim, yes for the 813 in AB1, around 65 watts maximum out, I use the CE10B as driver and frequency control. the 813 is in class C now and modulated by a pair of 811A using the Kenyon 125 watt modulator transformer for the 813 class B modulator to single 813. Works better. Also yes on 10 meters,

Re: [AMRadio] Central Electronics 20A Power Modification

2002-11-09 Thread James M. Walker
Hi Jim, I run several 10A, 10B, and 20A combinations here at WB2FCN. For past two weeks been running the 20A/10B at different times, and driving a Johnson Thunderbolt. My 20A is back in original form according to the manual. Took a little coaxing to get things back to normal in the unit. My

[AMRadio] 3 inch heliax HJ8-50B

2002-09-01 Thread James M. Walker
Hello, I have available a 1052 foot roll of ANDREW HJ8-50B 3 inch heliax. New unused, asking price is 15.00 per foot. Serious interested parties only thanks. Email for photo of cable in shipping container. Shipping weight 2,160 pounds Tare weight. Thanks for reading. Jim WB2FCN