[AMRadio] DX 60 mods

2010-07-02 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
It looks like most people say leave it stock. Maybe I will do that and save the modulator for my home brew rig. Listen to the am net on 75 last Wed night. What other nets or activity is regularly on that can I get on from the left coast? K6KWQ Dick Amps by "MORE POWER" __

[AMRadio] DX 60 mods

2010-07-02 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
I have my DX 60 now working properly in a stock condition. It is a fairly clean radio inside and out, but I'm not concerened about modifying it. I would like to keep from drilling holes in the front panel but will if necesarry. I have come across 3 different audio mods on the net. They are th

Re: [AMRadio] Microphone plug

2010-06-19 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
one plug > It is in the mail 1st class today.. Enjoy Dick > > -Original Message- > From: amradio-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:amradio-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of RICHARD GEORGE > Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 3:32 PM > To: Discussion of AM Radio in

Re: [AMRadio] Microphone plug

2010-06-17 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
M FOREVER > > Money is only temporary, Radio is forever > >From The Old Dog > > > > -Original Message----- > From: amradio-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:amradio-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of RICHARD GEORGE > Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 1:45 P

[AMRadio] Microphone plug

2010-06-17 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
Still working on the Heathkit Twoer project. I need an orignal microphone for the old lunch box radios or at least a plug that was on the end of the mic. Please reply off list. K6KWQ Dick Amps by "MORE POWER" __ Our Main Website: http

[AMRadio] (no subject)

2010-05-17 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
I'm in the process of building a 75 meter receiver and need a power transformer. I can work around any filament arraingment but need a secondary AC voltage around 175 volts at 100ma. A 350 vt center tap would be ideal. I can run a full wave bridge or CT to end up with 250 VDC. Also a 90 volt a

[AMRadio] Modulator question.

2010-05-07 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
I have over the years built several low power AM transmitters. I would like to build something a little bigger say in the 400-500 watt plate modulated. I have been kicking around the idea of using one of the solid state amplifiers made for car audio driving a reverse connected audio transformer.

[AMRadio] WTB Heathkit twoer or

2010-04-24 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
I have need for a Heathkit Twoer, sixer, or Tener case and front panel. Either one, model not important. Will buy complete radio but case and front panel need to be in good shape, no extra holes. Case and front panel Paint is not important. This is for a special project. Please contact me off li

Re: [AMRadio] Check out my photos on Facebook

2010-04-14 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
I'm sure your photos are great but can't you find a better place then facebook? I'm not in to that facebook junk. K6KWQ Dick Amps by "MORE POWER" - Original Message - From: "Randall Murphree" To: "James Aschenbach" Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 12:59 PM Subject: [AMRadio] Check out

[AMRadio] Johnson ranger paint

2010-04-07 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
Does anyone know of a supplier for the "gray" color on a Johnson Ranger front panel? I would like to try and do some touch up on my ranger. I say gray but being older and finding it harder to sort out colors it may be called some other color. Thanks K6KWQ Dick Amps by "MORE POWER" __

[AMRadio] Ranger front panels

2010-03-22 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
Is there anybody that repaints and silk screens Johnson Ranger Front panels. I'm redoing one and the front panel has a bad paint spot. Thanks K6KWQ Dick Amps by "MORE POWER" __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing li

[AMRadio] Schematic needed

2010-03-17 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
I need a schematic for an early Johnson Ranger. I have the later schematic but it is some what different then the transmitter I'm working on. The differnce is in the keying circuits. The Orignal BAMA site shows that schematic being there, the mirrored site does not. The orignal site is down. Any

Re: [AMRadio] ILL LEGAL STUFF ON E BAY

2010-03-15 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
I have reported dozens of illegal radios and amps to ebay. They say they will check it out but nothing ever happens the item goes on to be sold K6KWQ Dick Amps by "MORE POWER" > From: rwpet...@swbell.net > To: amradio@mailman.qth.net; boatanch...@mailman.qth.net > Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:3

[AMRadio] Johnson Ranger

2010-03-14 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
It looks like Im going to need a function switch (sw 4)for a Ranger Anyone have one or a parts rig? Thanks. K6KWQ Dick Amps by "MORE POWER" __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www

Re: [AMRadio] 100 kc crystal WTB

2010-02-05 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
d socket I can send you for $8. Chuck.. --- On Fri, 2/5/10, RICHARD GEORGE wrote: From: RICHARD GEORGE Subject: [AMRadio] 100 kc crystal WTB To: "amlist" , "Old Tube Radios" Date: Friday, February 5, 2010, 5:01 PM I'm restoring an National NC300 and I need a 100 kc

[AMRadio] 100 kc crystal WTB

2010-02-05 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
I'm restoring an National NC300 and I need a 100 kc crystal or crystal calibrator. If all I can find is a crystal I will buld the rest. Thank you. K6KWQ Dick Amps by "MORE POWER" __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio maili

Re: [AMRadio] copper sheet

2010-01-18 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
Flashing copper can be purchased at any sheet metal shop or roofing company without the asphalt backing and a lot cheaper. K6KWQ Dick Amps by "MORE POWER" - Original Message - From: Bernie Doran To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Servi

[AMRadio] Tube needed

2009-10-09 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
I need a good 6BZ8 tube to use in a Communicator 3 restore. Pls reply off list K6KWQ Dick Amps by "MORE POWER" __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mail

[AMRadio] Transformer

2009-09-21 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
Looking for an interstage audio transformer. PP plates to PPgrids with a 5 to 1 ratio min. A thordarson 20D79 would be ideal. Please reply off list. Thanks for looking. 73 K6KWQ Dick Amps by "MORE POWER" __ Our Main Website: http://www.

[AMRadio] GONSET RADIO KNOBS

2009-08-24 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
Looking to buy Gonset small red radio knobs. What have you got? Will pay fair price. amps by "MORE POWER" Dick K6KWQ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradi

Re: [AMRadio] decals

2009-07-29 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
ailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bry Carling Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 9:55 AM To: AMR Subject: Re: [AMRadio] decals You can contact my good friend Gary, WD4NKA - he has a lot of experience doing that sort of thing. 73 de AF4K, Brian "Bry" Carling From: &

[AMRadio] decals

2009-07-28 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
I'm restoring some old Gonset gear and need to replace some of the worn white lettering that has seen better days. Does anyone still sell decals or dry transfer lettering? I would prefer full word lettering for electronics over individual letters I can create my own decals on the computer but no

[AMRadio] WTB T-17 carbon mike

2009-06-16 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
Looking to buy T-17 carbon mike with the 3/16 phono plug. Pleas reply off list with costs and shipping to 93036 K6KWQ Dick Amps by "MORE POWER" __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http

[AMRadio] Cotest plans

2009-06-12 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
I will be listing during the contest this week end for 6 meter AM contacts on 50.400 from DM04. Also will monitor 6, 2 SSB and 220 FM. K6KWQ Dick Amps by "MORE POWER" __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Se

[AMRadio] Gonset communicator

2009-06-03 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
Somewere out there someone has got Gonset communicator documentation. I have used all the sourses I can find on the internet such as Bama, manual suppliers, CD's, and what have you. I'm working on a six meter communicator, It does not say one two or 3 on the front, but is an early model that u

[AMRadio] Xtal needed

2009-05-17 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
Got the old 6 meter Gonset working but now need a xtal for the six meter AM freq of 50.4 mhz. An 8.4mhz crystal is what is need. Let me know what you got. Thanks K6KWQ Dick Amps by "MORE POWER" __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone

[AMRadio] ^ meter gonset

2009-05-12 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
I guess I was not real clear in my early request on docummemtation for a Communicator 6 meter radio I'm working on. I know how to use Bama, and how to download files. It is difficult at times for me to do it as my MSN does't like to go there. I also have the viewers required. The problem is I

[AMRadio] Gonset 6 meter radio

2009-05-12 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
I'm in the process of trying to bring back to life a Gonset Communicator. It is the early one with only one xtal socket in the front I'm not sure if this is what you call a communicator or a communicator one. It is the 6 meter 12 volt version. I have a schematic for a 6 volt version but find it

[AMRadio] 8 pin jumbo socket

2009-02-21 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
I'm looking for an 8 pin female socket. I'm going to call it a Jumbo. It is 8 pin without a center key and pin number one is larger then the remainder. I need this socket for the rear of my Gonset 66 reciever so I can apply power. Any out there? Amps by "MORE POWER" K6KWQ Dick ___

Re: [AMRadio] 75A2

2009-02-20 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
I can remember in my days as a black and white TV repairman, going on a service call and having to replace a tube or 2. The customer would scream that he had just tested all the tubes at the Thrifty Drug store and they were all good! - Original Message - From: "bob mccully" To: "Disc

[AMRadio] Modulator parts for sale

2008-10-21 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
I have for sale the following modulator parts for sale. They were removed from a 75 watt 10 meter commercial transmitter running a single 6146 tube in the output. Modulation transformer PP 6L6's to single 6146 output tube Interstage transformer plate to PP grids 6L6's Power transformer 500 0 50

[AMRadio] WTB

2008-07-15 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
I need a small vacuum vairable something around 25-30 pf max 5KV or higher. State your price of list please. K6KWQ Dick Amps by "MORE POWER" __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www

Re: [AMRadio] Going to give it the old College try

2008-05-07 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
Bob I took the tech test in 1967, it was 3 times harder then the extra test I took in 2000. K6KWQ Dick Amps by "MORE POWER" - Original Message - From: "Bob Macklin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "AM Radio List" Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 9:37 AM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Going to give it t

[AMRadio] QST article

2008-04-25 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
Thanks to all who sent me copies of the article I was looking for. Your Great! K6KWQ Dick Amps by "MORE POWER" __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mai

[AMRadio] Copy of article wanted.

2008-04-23 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
Can anyone supply a copy of a QST article December 1955 "6AN8-6BQ6 modulator" by Campbell W1CUT? Thanks K6KWQ Dick Amps by "MORE POWER" __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.m

[AMRadio] Thordarson specs

2008-04-19 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
Does anyone have a spec sheet on a Thordarson modulation transformer 21M67. I have a brand new one without any hook up data. Thanks K6KWQ Dick Amps by "MORE POWER" __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Search

Re: [AMRadio] Were are you at

2008-03-15 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
m > 800-395-7795 pin 02 > 727-944-3226 > FAX 727-937-8834 > NASFT 30210 > W9DVM > > > > -----Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of RICHARD GEORGE > Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2008 2:08 PM > To: amlist > Subject: [A

[AMRadio] Were are you at

2008-03-15 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
With the cost of shipping so high today it would be nice if when someone lists and item for sale they put were the item is located. Sometimes an item for sale at $100.00 is a great buy but not if you will have to pay $100.00 shipping. Just a thought. K6KWQ Dick Amps by "MORE POWER"

Re: [AMRadio] Audiofoolishness!

2008-03-03 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
I like the description on how the tubes sound. Sounds like a description for a fine wine. K6KWQ Dick Amps by "MORE POWER" - Original Message - From: "David Hollander" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "BOATANCHORS" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Discussion of AM Radio" ; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monda

Re: [AMRadio] Testing a modulator

2008-02-28 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
across the whole load but only about 54 volts RMS (132 volts peak to peak) across the 300 ohm. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of RICHARD GEORGE Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 10:03 PM To: amlist Subject: [AMRadio] Testing

[AMRadio] Testing a modulator

2008-02-27 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
How does one test a modulator. I will soon have a modulator capable of around 100 watts of audio. I know that I do not want to run the secondary of the transformer unloaded. Would it be OK to make dummy load out of a bunch of parallel connected 3 watt resistors, say about 60 watts worth at the d

[AMRadio] Filters back up for sale

2008-02-23 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
The filters are back up for sale first come first sale CONUSA only please. K6KWQ Dick Amps by "MORE POWER" __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.

[AMRadio] Filters are sold. thanks

2008-02-23 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
Filters are sold Thanks K6KWQ Dick Amps by "MORE POWER" __ 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/a

[AMRadio] Collins mechanical filter FS

2008-02-23 Thread RICHARD GEORGE
I have a For Sale a Collins mechanical filter part number 526 9427 00 F 455 FA 21 I would guess it is a 455kc filter. Removed from a working marine radio. It also comes with 3 each what I call ceramic filters look like the ones made by Clevite TO 02A. $25.00 for the lot or best offer and I pay