RE: [AMRadio] The 6L6 is nearly 69 years young 1936-2004!

2004-10-22 Thread John Coleman, ARS WA5BXO
Don, Sounds like you have a spywear in your registry. I'll get with you later on this, off the reflector. When is a good time to talk on the phone? John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Donald Chester Sent: Thursday, October 21

RE: [AMRadio] UPDATE: Testing Transmitting Tubes

2004-10-19 Thread John Coleman
to be calibrated. The measure output AC voltage would represent the change in IP with Ep held constant. Transconductance = (DELTA Eg/DELTA Ip) with Ep held constant. Just some extra thoughts. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf

RE: [AMRadio] Mod xmfr?

2004-10-10 Thread John Coleman, ARS WA5BXO
to the plate. For more on this see http://www.qsl.net/wa5bxo/asyam/aam3.html . I'm glad to see questions of this nature. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2004 7:12 AM To: amradio

RE: [AMRadio] Mod xmfr?

2004-10-10 Thread John Coleman, ARS WA5BXO
) requires the peak voltage to be equal that of the DC supply so the average audio power required is half the DC power to the plate. For more on this see http://www.qsl.net/wa5bxo/asyam/aam3.html . I'm glad to see questions of this nature. John, WA5BXO

RE: [AMRadio] Mod xmfr?

2004-10-10 Thread John Coleman, ARS WA5BXO
get the impedance up to where it is a match for the XFMR/modulator yet still run about the same power. The turns or voltage ratio would be sqrt of 1.5 = 1.22 Good questions Steve John -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [AMRadio] Tube Plate Dissipation Ratings

2004-10-07 Thread John Coleman
if the tube is delivering 60 watts of carrier to a load or antenna, while consuming the 100 watts input, then the tube is dissipating 40 watts in heat = 60% efficiency. Special Class C circuits can reach 90% efficiency. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [AMRadio] Home brew AM Cathode modualtion

2004-10-03 Thread John Coleman, ARS WA5BXO
eventually went to standard Push Pull. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Donald Chester Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2004 12:45 PM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [AMRadio] Home brew AM Cathode modualtion The 450th is a big

RE: [AMRadio] BTA-250 and 1-K schematic

2004-10-03 Thread John Coleman, ARS WA5BXO
I found that when I tried to view the .gif that it showed nothing in the IE browser but when I saved it locally, then it showed OK in my pix viewing program. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Geoff/W5OMR Sent: Sunday, October

RE: [AMRadio] Home brew AM Cathode modualtion

2004-10-02 Thread John Coleman, ARS WA5BXO
tubes, and there would be no difference than if the modulation transformer were placed where you commonly see it in the plate circuit of the final. Good Luck, John, WA5BXO

[AMRadio] HOMEBREW

2004-09-29 Thread John Coleman
up some things that or either not always clear in other books or not mentioned at all. Hope this helps someone. 73 John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brett gazdzinski Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2004 8:15 AM

RE: [AMRadio] Home Brew

2004-09-28 Thread John Coleman
a Modulation XFMR to match the output of 811A class B (about 12500 ohms as I remember) to the 7500 ohm class C final. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2004 2:50 PM To: amradio

[AMRadio] (no subject)

2004-09-25 Thread John Coleman
OPPS I sent this via the wrong EMAIL again. I'm sorry Here it is via the proper email ** This is the Official notice for the 2nd annual - WA5BXO BBQ to be held on Halloween day, Sunday Oct 31, 2004 See The link below

RE: [AMRadio] [FWD]: HEAVY IRON FOR SALE

2004-09-20 Thread John Coleman
Hi Gary I will be glad to post these pix for you Email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Blau Sent: Monday, September 20, 2004 6:07 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio Subject: [AMRadio] [FWD]: HEAVY IRON

[AMRadio] RE: Collins picture

2004-09-20 Thread John Coleman, ARS WA5BXO
Here you go Picture of the Collins 21E-1 http://wa5bxo.shacknet.nu/Collins21e-1/

RE: [AMRadio] WTB: book, mic

2004-07-29 Thread John Coleman
there is enough gain in the radio or enough output from the microphone, but a High Z microphone will not work into a low Z input with out buffering amps. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Edward B Richards Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2004 9

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

2004-07-22 Thread John King
I thought Dave had intellect and CLASS, being a Collins Guy, but I was wrong. . - Original Message - From: Mike Wells [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Discussion of AM Radio amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2004 8:50 AM Subject: RE: [AMRadio] Pix of BPL hardware on utility poles in

Re: [AMRadio] COMDEL CSP 11

2004-07-06 Thread John King
What is it and what price? - Original Message - From: Brian Carling [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Discussion of AM Radio amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2004 8:20 AM Subject: RE: [AMRadio] COMDEL CSP 11 I have a really nice Japanese speech compressor for sale if anyone would

RE: [AMRadio] Modulation Question

2004-04-14 Thread John Coleman, ARS WA5BXO
accordingly. Good Luck John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Edward B Richards Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2004 7:03 PM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: [AMRadio] Modulation Question Hi Guys; I am new to this list so please

RE: [AMRadio] Plate modulating a 807

2004-04-10 Thread John Coleman, ARS WA5BXO
I received two from you Dennis of because you sent to me and the reflector but I have not received the one that Bacon mentioned or any before that on this thread. Yet Geoff is receiving all it seems. Maybe I should change my password on my local email address?? John, WA5BXO -Original

RE: [AMRadio] Plate modulating a 807

2004-04-10 Thread John Coleman, ARS WA5BXO
find no other mention of the subject below. Is any one else experiencing this? John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of RJ Mattson Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2004 12:11 AM To: AM Radio Subject: [AMRadio] Plate modulating a 807 Sorry

RE: [AMRadio] RE: negative cycle loading

2004-04-07 Thread John Coleman, ARS WA5BXO
from acting like a spark coil. Good luck to you on your experiments. And keep doing them, that's where everybody learns, especial when you share the experience. 73, John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL

RE: [AMRadio] RE: negative cycle loading

2004-04-06 Thread John Coleman, ARS WA5BXO
from acting like a spark coil. Good luck to you on your experiments. And keep doing them, that's where everybody learns, especial when you share the experience. 73, John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL

RE: [AMRadio] RE: negative cycle loading

2004-04-05 Thread John Coleman, ARS WA5BXO
response in the lows then your audio will probably be lopsided anyway, especially if you talk close to the mic. SEE - http://www.qsl.net/wa5bxo/asyam/aam3.html Good luck, John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brett Gazdzinski

RE: [AMRadio] KW restoration and need a bit of help on this one

2004-03-28 Thread John Coleman
should open up or become disconnected the power supply is still working and the bleeders still work. Hope this is of some help. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of patrick jankowiak Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 12:08 AM

[AMRadio] AM radio in WY?

2004-02-24 Thread John T. M. Lyles
load this friday, in Roswell from KBIM 910. It needs work (few burnt connections) so I think I can fix it and put it to good use as a shack heater. My two parallel globars didn't hold up over with 500 Watts. 73 John K5PRO Santa Fe County, NM

RE: [AMRadio] Pictures of homebrew rx, new 4D32 project, other homebrew things

2004-01-26 Thread John Coleman
of a thumbnail thing, I can do that for you later but I'm a little busy here lately. Maybe in a week or so I could get to it. Smaller pictures would of course load faster and this is important for those with dialup service. I enjoyed looking at the equipment, you do nice work. John, WA5BXO -Original

RE: [AMRadio] Pictures of homebrew rx, new 4D32 project, other homebrew things

2004-01-24 Thread John Coleman
Ok Bret your pictures or at http://wa5bxo.shacknet.nu/N2DTS/ CUL, 73 John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brett Gazdzinski Sent: Friday, January 23, 2004 9:54 AM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: [AMRadio] Pictures of homebrew

RE: [AMRadio] Pictures of homebrew rx, new 4D32 project, other homebrew things

2004-01-23 Thread John Coleman
Hi Bret: I would be very happy to post the pictures on my server just email me direct with them to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any trouble let me know. John WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brett Gazdzinski Sent

RE: [AMRadio] Looking for Linear Amp

2003-12-20 Thread John Coleman, ARS WA5BXO
of its own. Simplicity trade off for plate efficiency. As to which ay is best for you depends, on what's available, your space, and what you want to learn. Good Luck, John -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Sokoloff Sent: Friday

RE: [AMRadio] Looking for Linear Amp

2003-12-20 Thread John Coleman, ARS WA5BXO
Luck, John -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Sokoloff Sent: Friday, December 19, 2003 9:30 PM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Looking for Linear Amp Hello again, I had no idea I was going to stir up

RE: [AMRadio] Swampland in Arizona

2003-12-20 Thread John Coleman, ARS WA5BXO
I don't know Geoff, I think the real, universal, and best part, for a loss of better words, might be lost the lengthy, but I'm sure exquisite, explanation. Tony has my vote as the best in this category. BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On

RE: [AMRadio] KW restoration project update

2003-12-15 Thread John Coleman, ARS WA5BXO
That's what them thare harmonics of a nasty three KW 11iineeearr linear will do to ya. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of patrick jankowiak Sent: Monday, December 15, 2003 8:38 PM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: [AMRadio

[AMRadio] Rolling your rig home in the West

2003-12-13 Thread John T. M. Lyles
the holidays with the YL . Happy Holidays and may your finals glow orange. 73 John K5PRO Jim Sez: Todd: Yours is the second transmitter to make that pass. John K5PRO came up to Casper last year to pick up a Continental 1KW from Los Alamos, NM and went back that way to avoid some traffic. He pulled

RE: [AMRadio] AM from a HW-101

2003-12-11 Thread John Coleman, ARS WA5BXO
the grid current on the 250ths correct. I will have to in corporate some feed back circuit for to regulate that in the future. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brett Gazdzinski Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 7:37 AM

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

2003-12-11 Thread John Coleman
in a dummy load paralleled and another 20 in drive (a total of about 40 watts) and had very tight coupling to the grid then the neutralization of the 833A would be very easy even with the single tube. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

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

2003-12-11 Thread John Coleman
or with a sine wave modulating it at 1200 watts PEP. Sorry fingers! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Coleman Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 4:33 PM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [AMRadio] AM from what I have in the junk box

RE: [AMRadio] Power Supply Question

2003-12-10 Thread John Coleman, ARS WA5BXO
. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Donald Chester Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2003 12:52 AM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [AMRadio] Power Supply Question BTW, I'm considering modifying the Gates BC transmitter

RE: [AMRadio] Power Supply Question

2003-12-09 Thread John Coleman
that like to use very large capacitors in big rigs will have stepping startup circuits so that the capacitors charge up slower limiting the initial surge. If you're not having any trouble with blowing fuses of rectifiers you're probably OK with the large capacitor. John, WA5BXO -Original

RE: [AMRadio] Push-Pull Parallel Tubes In Modulator

2003-12-03 Thread John Coleman, ARS WA5BXO
most all class B and AB2 circuits. We have enough trouble keeping the signal voltage up on the control grids with out placing resistor there. There I go again with another long lengthy gol-darn explanation. Sorry bout that. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto

RE: [AMRadio] Modulation of the screen grid

2003-12-02 Thread John Coleman, ARS WA5BXO
the same with some control and let the regulator tube take the blunt of the dissipation. What do you guys think and does anybody want to play with it. I'm thinking some thing like a 4-65 for the tube?? John Coleman

RE: [AMRadio] Re: Modulation transformer ID and repair

2003-12-01 Thread John Coleman, ARS WA5BXO
for construction mechanics, plus it has to be tuned every time you change frequency.) 73, John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brett Gazdzinski Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2003 9:41 PM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [AMRadio

RE: [AMRadio] Re: Modulation transformer ID and repair

2003-11-30 Thread John Coleman, ARS WA5BXO
I have been on vacation to visit the grandkids in Arkansas. Sorry about the late reply. I agree on the blatant abuse VS occasional over the limit. I feel that the main thing is to keep the signal as clean as possible on bandwidth due to distortion and phasing products and just be a

RE: [AMRadio] Modulation of the screen grid

2003-11-30 Thread John Coleman, ARS WA5BXO
of audio the two piece network was place from screen to ground which reduced the audio on the screens to about 40 percent when the plate was at 100 percent. John WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Donald Chester Sent: Sunday, November 30

RE: [AMRadio] Modulation of the screen grid

2003-11-30 Thread John Coleman, ARS WA5BXO
Hi Patrick It looks as though you have made all the right calculations. But keep in mind that the purpose of the screen modulation transformer is to lower the audio voltage going to the modulator and its design impedance is of little importance. Its turn ratio is of most concern. And if I

RE: [AMRadio] Re: Modulation transformer ID and repair

2003-11-25 Thread John Coleman
to see a different load Z depending on modulating frequencies. In turn there would be intermodulation distortion. And a shift in phase relationships of frequencies that make a certain wave shape. Interesting subject! John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto

RE: [AMRadio] Re: Modulation transformer ID and repair

2003-11-25 Thread John Coleman, ARS WA5BXO
on the plates. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brett Gazdzinski Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2003 2:33 PM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [AMRadio] Re: Modulation transformer ID and repair Well, the 813 rig seems

RE: [AMRadio] Modulation transformer ID and repair

2003-11-23 Thread John Coleman, ARS WA5BXO
Don's circuit didn't come out to good here so I redrew it and it can be viewed at this link http://wa5bxo.shacknet.nu\HAMPICTURES\mod-reactor-circuit.gif I pretty sure this is what you had in mind Don John WA5BXO

RE: [AMRadio] RF Chokes

2003-11-22 Thread John Coleman, ARS WA5BXO
Hey Jeff, why don't you build a linear grounded grid out of a pair or all three 450s? 1. You would have the plate dissipation capability. 2. No high level modulator required. 3. Pi Net output. 4. No need to neutralize on the lower frequency HF bands. 5. Same filament source required as with

RE: [AMRadio] Re: GB WOW !! NOS Black Beauties, I can hardly wait

2003-11-20 Thread John Coleman
if it is a purely linear leakage function at lower voltages? How about power factor do you check for internal series losses? John WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim candela Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2003 6:40 AM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net

RE: [AMRadio] Re: GB WOW !! NOS Black Beauties, I can hardly wait

2003-11-19 Thread John Coleman
and plastic or paper insulator sheets and rolling them up on a stick, taping it up, crimping some wires to the foils or screwing them down to standoffs. Lets hear it folks, tell the truth. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [AMRadio] 1929-Style SUPERHET RECEIVER...

2003-11-14 Thread John Coleman, ARS WA5BXO
Hi Eddy I've been reading all about the receiver. If you write up what you want to say about the whole thing I will post it all with the pictures on my website with a full folder dedicated to the project. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

[AMRadio] Manual For Teac/Tascam Model 5A

2003-11-01 Thread John Coleman, ARS WA5BXO
I have acquired a Mixer/EQ. Teac/Tascam Model 5A. Would anyone have manuals or any info on this mixer? John, WA5BXO

[AMRadio] FS: Swan 350 with matching Power Supply

2003-10-21 Thread John
. Covers have been professionally repaint by a friend at auto shop and look good. Comes with Astatic hand mic and the all important manual with schematic $135.00 plus shipping or pick up in central Florida thanks john KI4NR

RE: [AMRadio] Testing tubes

2003-10-14 Thread John Coleman, ARS WA5BXO
Thanks Jim Here is a very interesting article but I didn't write it. I aint that smart. But I think I can understand some of it. I think it may be worth printing and putting in a binder. http://www.john-a-harper.com/tubes201/#Physical%20Construction John, WA5BXO

RE: [AMRadio] Testing tubes

2003-10-13 Thread John Coleman
to a sensitive AC voltmeter (scope) and measure the AC current produced as a change in Eg AC. A 100 ma change would be represented as 0.1VPTP on the scope. You would need a very large capacitor to Filter the source with. 73 John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [AMRadio] Testing tubes

2003-10-13 Thread John Coleman, ARS WA5BXO
circuit for Gm. It might even show distortion factors if the scope was to be connected vertical to input and horizontal to output. http://wa5bxo.shacknet.nu/HAMPICTURES/transconductance_check.gif What do you think? John, WA5BXO

[AMRadio] BBQ

2003-09-26 Thread John Coleman, ARS WA5BXO
it too. Please RSVP so the wife knows how much tator salad to make. Old Fashion Ham Radio Fest Bring or tell others hams and would be hams and XYLs to come as well - Just RSVP with a number of guests 73 and hope you can come John, WA5BXO

RE: [AMRadio] Bandwidth

2003-07-21 Thread John Coleman
Well, 30 DB down from 1500 is 1.5 watts. There is a lot of difference between 30 and 60 DB. I don't think I remember reading any suggested skirt step or anything like that. I wonder if these folks have got a clue? John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [AMRadio] plate transformer ID question

2003-06-29 Thread John Coleman
. The chassis above is where the 866s go, in front of a viewing window with filament XFMRs, chokes, and oil filled caps behind. John, WA5BXO ---Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Dorworth K4XM Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2003 2:34 PM To: amradio

[AMRadio] Iron FS, can be delivered next week

2003-06-22 Thread John T. M. Lyles
, 425 mA DC, 210/220/240 VAC Approx dimensions of last item,95# $35 Kenyon (mod transformer?), No idea, heavy 9.5 H x 19.5 L x 10.5 W, 168#. $25 73 John K5PRO, santa fe county

[AMRadio] Western Electric 250 Watter

2003-06-11 Thread John T. M. Lyles
be available. It is quite a heavy beast for such a power level. WE also made Doherty rigs which later were the foundation for Continental Electronics transmitters I think. 73 John K5PRO New Mexico From: Mark Foltarz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: amradio@mailman.qth.net amradio@mailman.qth.net

RE: [AMRadio] 1/4 in shaft insulators

2003-05-26 Thread John E. Coleman
on BAKELITE. Then ignore all the jewelry stuff and find the history stuff.) Thanks to all, John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 26, 2003 7:21 AM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re

RE: [AMRadio] AM Bulletin Board

2003-04-14 Thread John E. Coleman
When I ping www.amwindow.org I get 63.251.213.29 If you not sure how to do that, open a command (DOS) window and type ping www.amwindow.org and see what IP address returns. What do you get? John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf

RE: [AMRadio] AM Bulletin Board

2003-04-14 Thread John E. Coleman
thing you do is get updates (they find have new updates about every 2 or 3 days. Running the program should be self explanatory. Good Luck 73 John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 14, 2003 7

RE: [AMRadio] BW Plug-In Coils Needed

2003-03-20 Thread John E. Coleman
I just glued my ceramic bar, when it broke, with epoxy but it may not work for all kind of breaks. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Donald Chester Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2003 8:08 PM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE

RE: [AMRadio] WRL Globe Champion 350

2003-02-26 Thread John E. Coleman
that will cause excessive band width and if a synchronous detector is used at the receiver it will detect the products and add them to the standard AM products thereby generating distortion. GL, 73, John, WA5BXO

RE: [AMRadio] Re: 500 Transformer

2003-02-13 Thread John E. Coleman
I think most of mine just floated away. They may some day, wash to shore in Southern California or Florida and become useful there. HIHI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Donald Chester Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 8:11 PM To:

Re: [AMRadio] Re: 500 Transformer

2003-02-12 Thread John Leer
will usually be infinite. The transformers with tar type potting seem to be the worst offenders at absorbing moisture. I assume this is due to cracking of the tar. John K9XH Donald Chester wrote: Be careful about using a gas-fired oven to dry out the transformers. Water is a by-product of gas

RE: [AMRadio] Re: 500 Transformer

2003-02-11 Thread John E. Coleman
of 250ths @ 1600 - 2000 volts (depending on the draw bridge position). I would have never believed it if it weren't my own. BTW all the other XFMRS on the chassis are still doing there thing. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL

RE: [AMRadio] Today's AC Mains voltage too high for many BA Rigs

2003-01-18 Thread John E. Coleman
level of the E*I is greater for a Square Wave than for a Sine Wave. I would like to know more about the iron vane movement. Does it work via induced eddy currents that cause opposing magnetic fields? John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [AMRadio] Today's AC Mains voltage too high for many BA Rigs

2003-01-17 Thread John Russo
it but then you need to figure in the transformer losses. John KF2JQ Sara Wayne Steiner wrote: Jim , I have had this problem one way or another for years ever since I have started to use the old boat anchors. There are times when my line voltage is as high as 129 v! This really plays havoc

[AMRadio] AG6K

2002-12-27 Thread John E. Coleman
between him and the QST/ARRL people. Not to uncommon, I suppose, when knowledge meets political corruption. John, WA5BXO

[AMRadio] Rubber Wheels

2002-12-08 Thread John E. Coleman
have a heart attack! So we decided that we might try to remold, recap, or otherwise make a big mess in the kitchen trying to rebuild this pinch roller. Any body got any ideas as to where to start and most important is there any liquid rubber or synthetic that we should look for. 73, John, WA5BXO

RE: [AMRadio] Sci Fi Boatanchors

2002-12-07 Thread John E. Coleman
something as heavy as a real transmitter around but who knows about those people. Interesting Subject! John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Donald Chester Sent: Saturday, December 07, 2002 2:51 PM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject

Re: [AMRadio] Eurpoean AM gear as seen in Dr. No

2002-12-06 Thread John Beasley
Good question, I didn't recognize what they were. I was hoping someone on the list would fill that in ! Anybody know ? John, -.. . WAØSTX - Original Message - From: Todd Bigelow - PS [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, December 06, 2002 9:28 AM Subject: Re

Re: [AMRadio] BW 5100 Possibly the best built ham transmitter? (imho)

2002-11-26 Thread John Beasley
Brett, I noticed you omitted the 32V1 from your hit parade of AM rigs. Any reason in particular? --... ...-- John, WAØSTX - Original Message - From: Brett Gazdzinski [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, November 25, 2002 12:27 PM Subject: RE: [AMRadio] BW

RE: [AMRadio] RE: GB Update On Supply for PP 304TLs

2002-11-07 Thread John E. Coleman
Hi Donald: I used to run a pair of 304TLs Push Pull on 75 meters. It was a real brute of a rig and really had lots of head room for modulation. As I recall for Class C Plate Modulated you will need about -500 volts of bias at about 150 ma of grid current (75 ma / tube). I used a

RE: [AMRadio] RE: GB Update On Supply for PP 304TLs

2002-11-07 Thread John E. Coleman
BTW here is a link to a PDF file on the 304TL http://www.aiko.com/roscoe/304tl.pdf

RE: [AMRadio] New link to Info on AM and legal power limits.

2002-10-03 Thread John E. Coleman
I'm answering the following not to be correcting you Brian, but instead to make sure we don't mislead some the new comers that might be reading the mail. (To coin a phrase that's really true here on email, HIH) We must be careful about taking things out of context. Gee, I hope

RE: [AMRadio] New link to Info on AM and legal power limits.

2002-10-02 Thread John E. Coleman
annoying. Interesting discussion don't you think! Thanks fer the mail Gary! 73, John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Schafer Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2002 5:39 PM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [AMRadio] New link

RE: [AMRadio] New link to Info on AM and legal power limits.

2002-10-02 Thread John E. Coleman
rig and I understand it would operate on 6 meters, although I never did. Tnx fer the comments: John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Carling Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2002 8:10 PM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE

RE: [AMRadio] New link to Info on AM and legal power limits.

2002-10-01 Thread John E. Coleman
always use open wire feeds if it is at all possible. Good luck, John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of George Pritchard Sent: Monday, September 30, 2002 7:30 AM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [AMRadio] New link to Info

[AMRadio] New link to Info on AM and legal power limits.

2002-09-30 Thread John E. Coleman
and encourages experimentation. John, WA5BXO

[AMRadio] FS: Peter Dahl Hypersil plate Transformer

2002-09-22 Thread John
Hi all Have this new old stock hypersil transformer. The specs are 115/230 primary... output 1100v @ 900 mils CCS .it has never been used. Make me a decent offer. Email for pictures 73 John [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [AMRadio] Subbands and FCC

2002-09-11 Thread John Beasley
If they QRM'd those CW stations then they deserved the citation. There is no excuse for that behavior. --... ...-- de WAØSTX John - Original Message - From: Donald Chester [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 11:36 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio

[AMRadio] Bacon rides, I mean writes again.

2002-09-11 Thread John E. Coleman
Hey Bob! Check out the new links at http://www.qsl.net/wa5bxo , I've got you're documents on line now. Don, K4KYV, your on there too. The first link to here what's on 3880.

RE: [AMRadio] Subbands and FCC

2002-09-09 Thread John E. Coleman
to let everyone know I was still listings, and a few hundred miles down the road the conditions would get better or I would sign out and tell them (in CW) I was going to get a motel. In those days everyone spoke CW. 73, John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: [AMRadio] Re: Heathkit Warrior amplifier

2002-09-06 Thread John Beasley
it should run about 400watts...Don't think the 811 A would like it... Best 73's Bob K1JNN At 06:59 PM 9/6/02 -0500, John Beasley wrote: Give my little brother Carl (WBØHTW) a shout. He's done a very nice job restoring mine. I'll send pictures if you like. I don't think it has a lot

Re: [AMRadio] EXPENSIVE RANGERS

2002-08-28 Thread John Beasley
like I did, buy used gear or get a loan, like I did and make good marks, get a good education resulting in a good job. Then they can afford to relieve their childhood and buy all the used rigs they wanted in their childhood and restore them like I am doing. 73, John, W4AWM HALLICRAFTERS

Re: [AMRadio] Illegal 27 MHz dealers

2002-08-26 Thread John
place So when someone tells me they have two 8877 in their amp, I just laugh say that it would make a good driver amp !! John

Re: [AMRadio] Illegal CB stuff

2002-08-26 Thread John
Nice looking amps ... just bought one for my mobile !! Thanks john

Re: [AMRadio] Illegal 27 28 MHz amplifier sales

2002-08-24 Thread John
the ham rigs were super clean cause no interference, unlike modified CB radios... 73 john

[AMRadio] About Microphones and Impedance matching

2002-08-23 Thread John E. Coleman
Impedance matching is a topic that many new comers don't have a real grip on and no wonder. There are so many strange applications and problems. So I will take this opportunity to tell what I have learned. (OR NOT some may disagree) 1. Matching source impedance to load will cause the source to

Re: [AMRadio] Check out keydowns.page ATTENTION: RILEY HOLLINGSWORTH

2002-08-21 Thread John
hams..Thats why the FCC has done nothing about it, they have known about all the RF shootouts for 20 years, believe me it's no secret I have even seen them at the shootouts walking around looking !!! John

[AMRadio] D-104 Hardware

2002-08-19 Thread John Beasley
Does anyone know what size of screw is used on the base plate of a D-104. I tried both 6X32 and 4x40 and neither seem to fit. Thanks John, WAØSTX --- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts --- multipart/alternative text/plain (text body -- kept) text/html The reason this message

Re: [AMRadio] Suggestions Please

2002-07-22 Thread John Beasley
Thanks Al, I'll find one of those handbooks and take a look ! 73 - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, July 22, 2002 2:17 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Suggestions Please HiThere are MANY examples of single band 813 amps in the old

Re: [AMRadio] Suggestions Please

2002-07-22 Thread John Beasley
Thanks Tom, - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, July 22, 2002 5:05 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Suggestions Please J- Take a look at the last few issues of Electric Radio (maybe March thru May). The big rig articles are for a rack

Re: [AMRadio] Suggestions Please

2002-07-22 Thread John Beasley
Thanks George ! - Original Message - From: George Pritchard [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, July 22, 2002 3:41 PM Subject: RE: [AMRadio] Suggestions Please The 1956 handbook has a very nice 500 watt class C all band 813 transmitter on page 198. I had that

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