Re: [AMRadio] Email #2 test

2010-01-24 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
At 09:29 AM 1/24/2010, you wrote: Ah ha, I see where I did not have compose messages in plain text, so let's see if that fixed that. . . . C again Both came through OK here. 73, John __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net

Re: [AMRadio] Relay Rating (JAMES HANLON)

2009-12-17 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
HI Jack, 24 or 48 volts DC should do it. Used in telephone work, #1ESS and other systems. It is fast operating. Try 24 volts first. (I forget now.) 73, John At 05:48 AM 12/17/2009, you wrote: Jim Hanlon, W8KGI Do you have the relay specs for a Western Electric 303J? It is an octal and may

Re: [AMRadio] Shucks!!!!!

2009-12-02 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
Don't worry about it John. If your old brain is like mine, you won't remember by morning. 73, John At 02:34 PM 12/2/2009, John King wrote: Back to SQUARE ONE!!! NOW WHUT??? It is terrible to be OLD but worse to be OLD AND DUMB!! 73, John, K5PGW

Re: [AMRadio] Other Classic Rigs on Television

2009-09-01 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
Glass Bottom Boat with Arthur Godfrey, who was a ham. 73, John Dilks, K2TQN At 05:38 PM 9/1/2009, you wrote: There is also an old Doris Day movie in which she is shown talking on an S line. I don't remember the name of it. __ Our Main

[AMRadio] Going to Memorial Day Hamfest Howard County Fair Grounds

2009-05-23 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
pile of donation and another with free stuff. Look for a Blue Ford Freestyle with an open trailer about 8 am. 73, John Dilks, K2TQN __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail

Re: [AMRadio] BC-610 fiasco Again

2009-05-20 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
it arrived in NJ.) Later, when I was building my new home and didn't have time or a place to store it, I gave it away to a local ham, who later sold it. Looking at it now, I wish I still had it. And NO, I don't intend to bid on it. 73, John Dilks, K2TQN At 12:28 AM 5/20/2009, James M. Walker wrote

Re: [AMRadio] Tube Theremin

2009-03-27 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
Dilks, K2TQN --- At 11:02 PM 3/26/2009, you wrote: Ken, that sounds great. We could also post it online for others. Thanks... Steve WD8DAS sbjohns...@aol.com http://www.wd8das.net/ - Radio is your best entertainment

Re: [AMRadio] Why KD5CPL hasn't been on the air for six months.

2009-01-28 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
Pacemakers, Interference and Amateur Radio Article: http://www.arrl.org/members-only//tis/info/pdf/jul94.pdfhttp://www.arrl.org/tis/info/pdf/jul94.pdf [PDF: 1,118,434 bytes] We're all pulling for you. 73, John Dilks, K2TQN At 01:49 PM 1/28/2009, you

[AMRadio] Fwd: RE: Madness at the Rochester (NY) hamfests

2009-01-26 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
Forwarded without comment -John Dilks, K2TQN Reply-To: wb2...@dns-ny.com From: WB2PYD - Frank Schramm wb2...@dns-ny.com Subject: RE: Madness at the Rochester (NY) hamfests Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:19:47 -0500 K2JD Rochester Amateur Radio Assn POB 9 Rochester NY 14692 January, 2009 Re

[AMRadio] Madness at the Rochester (NY) hamfests

2009-01-24 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
Well when you Rochester guys get this sorted-affair sorted out, please let us know. Better now wait too long. 73, John Dilks, K2TQN At 04:35 PM 1/24/2009, w2...@amfone.net wrote: Well the story was not fully presented. There are now 2 Hamfests on the same day in two different

[AMRadio] here's your dream antenna

2009-01-22 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
Here ya go, here's your dream antenna for the next contest. (thanks to Urb) Check it out. http://www.radioarcala.com/nbspStation/TowersandAntennas/Tower7/tabid/358/Default.aspx look at the specs under the antenna picture. Urb, W2DEC

Re: [AMRadio] A special day today

2009-01-20 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
Hi Steve, Nice looking rig, you did a great job. But, tell me, where did you get the photo of the neat-looking workbench behind it? It sure doesn't look like any of those tools have been used. :-) (It's not a mess like mine anyway.) 73, John At 10:31 PM 1/19/2009, you wrote: I think

[AMRadio] Me too - The Eagle Has Landed - The Gross Radio Eagle That Is

2009-01-17 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
Hi Gang, I'm happy to join this club. I just picked up a Gross Eagle with two coils. I'm interested in gathering more information. Anything Gross actually. 73, John Dilks, K2TQN --- RE. Christmas came here in the W1UJR hamshack this year

Re: [AMRadio] Me too - The Eagle Has Landed - The Gross Radio Eagle That Is

2009-01-17 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
You are lucky that I don't have her email to forward this to. :-) 73, John At 11:33 AM 1/17/2009, you wrote: Anything Gross actually.How about a picture of my ex-wife? Sorry, couldn't help myself. Bill AD5OL __ Our Main

RE: [AMRadio] License Classes, Dumbing Down, etc.

2008-11-25 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
Go for it Phil, We're all rooting for you! 73, John Dilks, K2TQN At 03:56 PM 11/25/2008, you wrote: Bob, I'm already subscribed to that for 2 years. My memory has changed at 70. I studied that for months and aced each section, going to another and then forgetting the first. Drove me

Re: [AMRadio] Navships catalog

2008-11-22 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
I would like to thank you Tom and Phil for the postings. Without guys like you, this hobby would be too self-centered, like only a very few are. Don't worry about the small stuff. I just used my delete key for the rest. Now back to Heavy Iron... 73, John At 08:44 AM 11/22/2008, you

Re: [AMRadio] Re: Fighting deed restrictions

2008-07-16 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
At 02:24 PM 7/16/2008, you wrote: I also hear from guys that cry that they can't put up antennas where they live, when I ask them why they moved there they say that that's where the wife wanted to live... Oh well! So the moral to this story is: It's the wife's fault? 73, John Dilks, K2TQN

Re: [Johnson] Re: [AMRadio] EF Johnson museum

2008-06-25 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
's and up. My own kids don't want my collection. The best I can hope for is, they will each keep a small piece or two. All the rest will (hopefully) find new homes. 73, John Dilks, K2TQN At 10:37 AM 6/25/2008, you wrote: Gone. Has been for years. Which is why it was not only a sad affair

Re: [AMRadio] Life in the mid to late '30s

2008-06-09 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
Old Radio column in QST for ideas (January 2000 to present). 73, John Dilks, K2TQN www.k2tqn.com/ At 10:43 AM 6/9/2008, you wrote: How did a new ham back in the mid to late 1930's typically get on the air? I imagine he'd probably have been loaned a receiver and perhaps a handbook to use while he

Re: [AMRadio] B-17 radios

2008-04-12 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
Thanks, loved it! I was 3rd in line once to fly on the B-17 Fuddy-Duddy when they cut off the line. 'Almost got a ride. 73, John Dilks, K2TQN At 07:09 AM 4/12/2008, you wrote: Thursday I was on a B-17 and spotted some familiar radios, like the ARC-5 (both in black face and in silver

[AMRadio] Re {ADMIN NOTICE TO SELLERS AND BUYERS ON THIS LIST}

2008-03-01 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
this one) Come on guys - lighten up. 73, John Dilks, K2TQN __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net

Re: [AMRadio] Wanted: 9-pin accessory plug for Ranger I

2007-12-06 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
Chuck, I saw a post several months back that someone said they were for sale -- but forget which company? I'll keep thinking... 73, John At 08:56 AM 12/6/2007, you wrote: Well, from the lack of responses I'm guessing this must be one of the rarest parts known to the AM community. So one

Re: [AMRadio] Please help me identify a really nice old keyer

2007-11-23 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
At 09:39 PM 11/23/2007, you wrote: That really makes me feel like I am rushing headlong into oldbuzzardism. A really nice OLD keyer from the nineteen SIXTIES. I usually think of nice old radio stuff as being from pre-WW2, or from the1940's at the latest. To me, stuff from the 1960's is

[AMRadio] Please help me identify a really nice old keyer

2007-11-22 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
Please help me identify a really nice old keyer (from the 1960s I'll guess.) The photos are here: http://www.eht.com/oldradio/k2tqn/keyer/index.htm Thanks, 73, John Dilks, K2TQN __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio

[AMRadio] two great Old Radios - please take a look

2007-10-31 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
://arrl.auctionanything.com//Bidding.taf?_function=detailAuction_uid1=893775_UserReference=D1D0771446B57E1CDD26791857B547292BFA893775 73, John Dilks, K2TQN __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must

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

2007-10-18 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
Hi John, I'm planning to attend and am looking forward to it. Tnx for the warning on being early. 73, John Dilks, K2TQN At 10:20 PM 10/17/2007, you wrote: Here is a reminder to all amateur radio operators of a free vintage hamfest to be held in Davidsonville, MD this Sunday. If you really

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

2007-10-18 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
it is the future for collectors and BA folks. It is a nice mix and cross-over of interests. Both sides should benefit. 73, John Dilks, K2TQN At 12:02 PM 10/18/2007, you wrote: Hi John, Looking forward to seeing u there. I sure hope it is worth the trip for you. Sellersville may be closer. 73

[AMRadio] Ham Radio on TV show The Unit

2007-09-27 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
smoke and have husky voices) are hams. It was a funny episode where they were looking for a new boyfriend via radio, as I recall. 73, John Dilks, K2TQN At 07:37 PM 9/26/2007, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wow - I just saw a recent 2007 episode of The Simpsons on TV and it involved ham radio, of all

Re: [AMRadio] Receivers

2007-09-19 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
Hi Steve, Nice station. 73, John Dilks, K2TQN At 10:15 PM 9/18/2007, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kim, HRO 60 and a HQ 160 are in the primary operation position here. Look my call up on QRZ for a picture W1TAV Steve __ Our Main

Re: [AMRadio] Another BC-610 Question

2007-09-19 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
Dave, Use a new AC cord with a new and proper connector (3 pins) like a clothes drier, for 220V. Ask an electrician if you don't know how. Also use a good ground cable connected to a ground rod. You would be asking for trouble with a 2-pin connector. 73, John Dilks, K2TQN At 08:04 AM 9

Re: [AMRadio] AM T SHIRTS

2007-09-06 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
At 10:21 PM 9/5/2007, you wrote: Send me a check ASAP as the big ones are going fast How come the big ones are going fast? What-da trying to say here? 73, John Dilks, K2TQN __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio

Re: [AMRadio] Hiram Percy Maxim - Father of the ARRL

2007-08-12 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
His Father was the inventor of both. At 10:17 AM 8/12/2007, you wrote: ,,and the silencer/ W4AWM __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home:

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

2007-07-24 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
have a camera, but I did (one year for Christmas) and then I didn't take any photos of my station either. My oldest photos are during the late 1960's, while in the AF. 73, John Dilks, K2TQN __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must

[AMRadio] Re:More about the Radio Resuce Mission needed this weekend in Southern NJ

2007-06-26 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
At 01:03 PM 6/26/2007, you wrote: Passing this along from a recent add at QTH.com. After this weekend it'll be no more (John Dilks, this is right in your hometown! I'll also bet it's not too far from Brett): NEW JERSEY ESTATE C L E A R O U T It is all going out. This location has been cherry

Re: [AMRadio] USPS Changes May 14

2007-05-04 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
Bry, Contact your Congressman. Get your neighbors to do so as well. 73, John At 09:20 AM 5/4/2007, you wrote: I tell them they should bui;d another post office nerar us so we won't have to CONSTANTLY wait in line for 30-35 minutes. They ignore me. I would pay 50 cents for a stamp, but

[AMRadio] 100th Anniversary of Radio - 20 minute video

2007-03-07 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
Hey gang! This is a must watch. (20 minutes) I was there at Brant Rock this December. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4569021939106575335 73, John Dilks, K2TQN __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [AMRadio] 100th Anniversary of Radio - 20 minute video

2007-03-07 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
Hi John, You can download a free Google viewer and the video (on the right Download blue button), but it isn't compatible with DVD. Someone told me the Firefox has an optional plugin that allows saving a running video. 73, John At 06:16 PM 3/7/2007, you wrote: Thanks John, Is there any

[AMRadio] For Sale WRL 500A - Pick up only southern NJ

2007-03-05 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
off the reflector. 73, John Dilks, K2TQN __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio

Re: [AMRadio] FS: Gross CB-80 Transmitter

2007-02-18 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
Hi Don, I'm seriously interested and would be able to pick it up when the weather gets better. I'd use it for the Old Radio colum. A couple of photos would be appreciated. 73, John Dilks, K2TQN At 06:06 PM 2/18/2007, you wrote: For Sale: Gross CB-80 transmitter. This is the only one