Congrats on the Ranger, Bob. You'll love it!
73,
Rick/K5IAR
Well I'm no spring Chicken, I'm 54 but far from being retired and having
grey hair although there's nothing wrong with that, especially the retired
part, hi! I've been collecting them now for a couple of years, got my
General license
Yep! You're right, Ron. I know there was at least one schematic that had
to be drawn and you certainly had to have a working knowledge of current
flow and basic circuit design. I guess there were more questions then
relating to the type of equipment we used in those days. When I got my
General
You ARE so young at 22! Enjoy it to the fullest, it slips away so
quickly...
Rick/K5IAR
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Cool idea, Brian.
Rick/K5IAR
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Excellent! This can really paint a good picture.
Rick/K5IAR
I've added the two other polls, which are
"How long have you been a ham?"
AND
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73
Brian / wa5am
AMEN!
Rick/K5IAR
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To me that's a HECK of a goo
What a bash! What a TRANSMITTER!
Rick/K5IAR
Not sure if this made it to the list or not...
Looks like quite an event!
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Pl
I am in need of a couple of brackets for a large capacitor. Rather than try
to explain what I need, please take a look at the pictures at link below:
http://w5ami.net/hitch/index.php?topic=97.0
Thanks,
Rick/K5IAR
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Subject: [AMRadio] test again...
testing anti qth spammer bs...
Mike
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I totally agree, Mike. "Press one for English" in my number one pet peeve!
Rick/K5IAR
Whew...squeaked by another crazy proposal... The FCC would have to write
the rules in Spanish if they tested in that language. I myself am a
proponent of 'if you live here, learn the language'. I wouldn't exp
Well Mac... I think the best recommendation I can give you is to bring on
over here to me in Texas! ;-) I actually don't know beans about the GK 500,
but have always wanted one. Congratulations on your acquisition and best of
luck in the restoration.
73,
Rick/K5IAR
...I recently hauled ho
Does anyone know the approximate box dimensions of the Gates BC-1G?
Thanks,
Rick/K5IAR
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Thanks Dave! I need another one like I need a hole in the head, but I
sometimes can't help myself when I see and hear of big iron!
73,
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Thanks Bob, that would be the one!
Rick
Rick...If you are talking about the one on E Bay That is Mac W5MC in
Wimberley that has it F/S or Bid...Good guy...Would be simple to pick up
down there...He is a great guy and big help...
Bob W1PE
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Was he not also the inventor of the machine gun?
Rick
DID YOU KNOW?
Hiram Percy Maxim was returning to his home in Hartford,
Connecticut,Hartford, in February, 1936, from a trip to California to visit
the Lick Observatory. He fell ill and was taken from the train to a
hospital in La Junta, Co
Whew... I may go then! ;-) Hi buddy, are you back in Texas?
Rick
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I hope to apply power to the old GE this afternoon. Watch for a brown out
here in Texas!
73,
Rick/K5IAR
...Rick, you procrastinate too much.
GET SOMETHING ON THE AIR!
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Will do.
Rick
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John,
Try this guy, he seems to have a good selection.
http://www.broadcastdocuments.com/
Rick/K5IAR
I have acquired a Gates "Stereo Statesman" Broadcast
Audio console that has four channels and two analog
meters. I also acquired the power supply and "cue"
amplifier.
I need an equipment ma
For sure, Geoff and when it's in my wallet it's VERY temporary!
Rick/K5IAR
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I have an old 810 with a loose grid peg. The tube appears to be good,
filament is strong and no vacuum leaks, so it's just loose at the outside
mount. Any ideas of the best glue to use to secure it? Needless to say, it
gets VERY hot.
Thanks,
Rick/K5IAR
Thanks for all the replies. I didn't see a price, John, but if it's not too
expensive this is the stuff.
Thanks!
Rick/K5IAR
Ooops - should have looked this up before hitting the 'send' lever:
www.cotronics.com/vo/cotr/index.htm
Plenty of hi-temp adhesives to 4000F - should handle a litt
Whoa! Is that regular JB Weld? If so, that should do the trick quite well!
Thanks,
Rick/K5IAR
I can only toss into the fray that JB Weld has PERSONALLY been used on an
R/C helicopter muffler successfully for about ten years - keeping the two
parts - fore & aft, together.
That particular Hel
Does anyone have or know of a source of small ceramic or porcelain beads
about 1/4" long and 1/8" to 3/16" in diameter with an inside diameter large
enough for approximately a #16 gauge wire?
Thanks,
Rick/K5IAR
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Thanks Todd. I think I'll give JB Weld a shot. I'm not real sure the tube
(810) has much life in it, so I won't spend too much time and money on it.
I'm sure you're right, the expansion and shrinking will be a big factor in
how well it holds. Since it is used widely on engine blocks I guess that
Yes Geoff... Cute little dangly ones for my evening gown! ;-)
As is the case so many times with my old brain, I had misplaced the coil
jumper the beads were needed for. Thanks for all of the info and
suggestions. I will now crawl back into my hole in shame. Ain't getting'
old and forgetful fun!
Absolutely knew. What is life without levity?
The jumpers are made of soft stranded wire running through the beads, using
them as insulation. They go in the GE BT-20-A to adjust the coil taps on
the various coils. They look cool, but I'm sure you could use any
appropriate sized wire. I am almos
Man, Brian, that is a beauty! Lots of meters!
Rick/K5IAR
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Looks like a real beauty. Wish it was an R-1000 however. I'd go for it.
Here's a photo of an R-1000A. K5BAI, "The Old Dawg" is on the right
holding up the
I wonder where I might locate some large (about 1 3/4" diameter) paper or
felt washers or gaskets? I need several for a couple of antenna stand off
insulators. The insulators are not exactly right for the opening and I need
a little filler between the two sections. Before you suggest I make my ow
I disagree. The package was only 40 pounds and the packing looked more than
adequate. It was double boxed with solid foam between the two boxes and
between the transformer and the inner box. It was bolted to a sturdy piece
of wood that would allow for no movement inside the box, which was shatte
All I can say is, it's well worth the wait! Don't over work yourself, Gary,
we'll be here when you have time.
73,
Rick/K5IAR
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Does anyone happen to have a 5 volt @ 20 amp tranny lying around they'd
like to sell? It needs to have a insulation voltage of at least 5000 volts
and 10,000 would be best.
The HV filament transformer in the GE gave it up today and until I can get
it rewound I am in need of a temporary replaceme
A while back someone on this list was offering crystal ovens for sale. I am
in need of a couple with male octal bases and 6 volt AC heaters. The pin
placement is not critical as long as I can get inside to rearrange it.
Crystal size is not important.
Thanks,
Rick/K5IAR
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Thanks John... Watch out for scorpions! We have some Scorpions here in
Texas that ride motorcycles! Bad bunch of boys!
73,
Rick/K5IAR
A bit too quick on the Send Button... ;}
On Fri, 31 Aug 2007, John Lawson wrote:
>
>
>
>
> I have a couple of boxes of various kinds, including a pair of
Thanks Bry. Soon as I get this old gal generating RF on the original
frequency I'll also need to get a rock or two from you.
Rick/K5IAR
I may have a few more - will check.
Bry, AF4K
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Hey Bob... What are the specs on the transformer?
Rick/K5IAR
Group
Ronnie has the 872s.
I have two,(2), filament transformers for these.
THEY ARE HEAVY.
If wanted - Email direct! We'll haggle a number - or trade - AND work
out shipping.
Would be shipped BOLTED TO WOOD. Perhaps even make
That's the way to go on big, heavy pieces! I doubt you could buy gasoline
and lodging that cheap if it was very far. Besides, they pick it up, wrap
it and place it where you want it. Thanks Brian, that is one to remember.
73,
Rick/K5IAR
...I had a 1000lbs transmitter shipped this way from W
Jim,
I have no idea where to locate the stuff, but please, let me know if you
find it. I have a couple of items here that could sure use that treatment.
73,
Rick/K5IAR
Thanks to all who responded with suggestions thus far. The
story goes, I have a WRL VFO that uses a flat sided rubber
wheel
Please, help me be sure I am thinking correctly. To hook up a 220 vac
transformer to the main, I need use only the two hot legs, is this correct?
The third leg is for grounding purposes only, is this correct. Of course,
this is single phase 220. I have been struggling with finding a temporary
fi
Thanks Ed. I appreciate the info.
73,
Rick/K5IAR
Rick;
The standard and best way to wire for 120/240 is to use #10-3 (for a 30
amp circuit) with ground, cable. It will come with one each red, black,
white and green or bare...
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What seems to be the two favorite frequencies on the 160 meter band that
folks on this reflector use? I am inching closer and closer to having the
GE complete and need to order some rocks from Bry. I have a couple of ovens
coming in next week so I have to wait to see what size case I'll need. Th
Rick,
I sure do HOPE the DUMMY is grounded!!
Bob - N0DGN (Once laid an EGG on 1660Kc!)
Rick Brashear wrote:
> What seems to be the two favorite frequencies on the 160 meter band that
> folks on this reflector use? I am inching closer and closer to having the
> GE complete and need
Thanks Jim. I hope it will be sooner than later. It's been a battle, but
lots of fun getting the old GE going. I'm not completely out of the woods
with it yet, but close. I think I'll try 1885 kc and 1915 kc. I should be
able to tune those two without having to rest coil taps, neutralization,
e
I read you loud and clear, Pete.
Rick
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I just had several messages rejected over on t
Thanks Bry. I'll be in touch soon.
73,
Rick/K5IAR
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1885, 1915, 1945 and 1985 are the four most popular.
1885 seems to be the top in popularity, nationally.
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Not a bad idea, Don. I have thought about using a vfo, but the
neutralization of this old GE is such I don't think it would be as forgiving
as your BC1-T. I may try it to see. I would sure like to be able to travel
up and down the band a little more freely.
Thanks and 73,
Rick/K5IAR
I usual
Bravo! Great move Brian and Gary! I have worked with Gary and he is
everything and more that Brian stated. It is a great pleasure and honor to
welcome him in the capacity of Administrator. Brian has done wonders with
this fantastic reflector and I know it will continue and go to even higher
pla
I may be in the market for a couple or three GL-828 tubes. If anyone has an
abundance and is not wanting "audiophool" prices, please contact me off
list.
Thanks,
Rick/K5IAR
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Have I gone completely zonkers or what! Please, verify for me that when
using link coupling the maximum coupling is achieved when the movable coil
and the two stationary coils are all lined up vertically. I am reading an
old article on this and it states the opposite. I am assuming it's a
mistak
Roger.. Roger.. Geoff. That's exactly the way I understand it. I'm sure
the author of this addendum has passed away many moons ago, but his mistake
lives on! I was sure of the point, but with my old brain sometimes "sure"
is not good enough! :-)
Thanks,
Rick/K5IAR
If you've got two stationar
Cool info. I was sure of the link coupling situation, but when I read this
article I just wanted to be sure that I hadn't been wrong all these years!
I sure wouldn't be the first time for me!!! :-)
73,
Rick/K5IAR
It's the same, Rick, as mounting your grid-input coil
turned 90 degrees from your
Excellent, Mikey! I never thought of it that way... more "bandwidth!" I
feel better already.
Rick/K5IAR
See, it is true. Us AMers use more 'bandwidth' ;>)
"I'm not overweight, I'm undertall."...
Please, verify my thinking, again!
I need a 39K @ 2 watt resistor. I don't have a 2 watt, but I have 4 - 1/2
watters. If I parallel two then series the pair I'll have my 39K, but will
I have my 2 watts? I say yes, but...
Someone set me straight.. Am I right?
Rick/K5IAR
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To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service"
Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 2:28 PM
Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Resistors
> On 9/7/07, Rick Brashear <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Please, verify my
Thanks Bry. That was what I thought, but wanted to be sure. The way you
put it makes it easier to remember.
Rick
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Here we go again!! This was hashed out recently on several
e-mail groups and on QRZ.com after I offered
That's a fine lookin' bunch of outlaws, Brian. The picture of The Old Dawg
in the misty fog is suitable for framing! Thanks for sharing.
Rick/K5IAR
...Lot's of fellowship, shooting bull, telling lies, stories,
philosophising. Many of us also were issued out doctorate degrees of
Possumology b
Cool! Todd is a good man for the job. Congratulations Todd.
Rick/K5IAR
I want to announce that Todd, KA1KAQ has taken the the role of
"Ambassador" for the AM Reflector, just as he is for amfone.net. This
is just another move we make to integrate our efforts to serve the AM
community the bes
What is the general consensus here on the reflector as to which type of
capacitor should be used in place of the old molded mica capacitors?
...I hope to settle an argument with your results. :-)
Thanks,
Rick/K5IAR
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wvdc and up?
Thanks,
Rick/K5IAR
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I use new Silver Mica Capacitors and have never had any issues with them.
Tolerances are tighter, case is improved and
Thanks to all for your help with my mica capacitor argument. It seems the
silver mica won hands down from all of the personal and public email I
received. That means I won the argument! Man, that's a first. My opponent
was adamant about "film" capacitors and while I agree in some instances they
I have some 220 pf silver mica capacitors with the following markings:
CM05FD
221J03
I know the 221 means 22 X 10, but is the J the tolerance or voltage rating?
Been too long...
Thanks for all help..
Rick/K5IAR
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GOT IT! Google revealed my needs. "J" is the tolerance and the "D" in "FD"
is the working voltage which in this case is 500 wvdc.
Thanks.
Rick
I have some 220 pf silver mica capacitors with the following markings:
CM05FD
221J03
I know the 221 means 22 X 10, but is the J the tolerance or volt
I have run into a small roadblock in the audio section of my old GE. I need
at least one, two would be better, .25 mfd @ 1000 wvdc paper capacitors.
They are rectangular can capacitors that mount by a flange toward the
bottom. I can send exact measurements and pictures to anyone who may have
such
Nice transmitter, but a little too steep for my pocketbook!
Rick/K5IAR
I hope this wasn't one of -our- gang that bought this...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=160154396963&ssPageN
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Hang on to it, Brad, they are becoming mighty scarce!
73,
Rick/K5IAR
I have had mine for 31 years paid $325.00 use it all the time love it
Brad
N7RCA
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Has anyone seen or know of a contactor type relay that has an adjustable
delay on the release? I need a 120 vac continuous duty relay, SPST that
when power is removed from the coil it has an adjustable delay to hold in
the contacts in for a set amount of time. I am not looking for a solid
state d
Well, the problem with an RC circuit is it applies to the start up as well
as the release and I need instantaneous start up or maybe I'm thing wrong.
Rick
Couldn't you just calculate a simple RC circuit?
Here are some pages that describes that process fairly well. Have
patience. ;-)
http://we
Geoff..
That's almost the scenario. The GE BT-20-A has a mechanical 3 second
(adjustable) overload relay that holds B+ on for 3 seconds if AC power to
the transmitter is interrupted for a second or so (actually 3 seconds) by
lightning or such. It prevents having to go through the 30 second warm
You are absolutely right! Been there, done that too.
Thanks,
Rick/K5IAR
...you gotta get the resulting arc off of
those relay contacts, otherwise, bye-bye relay.
I found this out the hard way, when I didn't put some sort of capacitor
across the relay contacts of a PTT modification on one of
Whoa! Thanks Gary. Maybe I don't need one after all! :-)
Rick/K5IAR
Rick, yes. I use to work with these all the time. Quit expensive. I delt
with "ALLEN-BRADLEY". You could get them with adjustable contacts for NO or
NC operation. Last one I bought was about $170.00 and that was in the
seve
I am in need of a couple of 828 tubes. If possible I'd like to have a fairly
close matched pair, but will take what I can get. Does anyone have a couple
they would be willing to part with in exchange for cash money?
Thanks,
Rick/K5IAR
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I have a 828 pentode with an intermittent filament. When I tap on the glass
it will usually stay lit as long as power is applied and sometimes comes
back on when I've removed power. When it's lit it works beautifully. It
seems I've heard guys talk of a hit and miss method of restoring filaments
Hi Mike,
I have cobbled together a couple of capacitors to get what I need, but I
would sure like an exact replacement if you have it.
Thanks,
Rick/K5IAR
Hey Rick,
Did you find your cap yet? I bet I have one. Let me look around after
hearing if you got one or not.
Mike
WE0H
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Unfortunately for me it seems the intermittent is on the inside. All of the
pins appear to be soldered well and tight. Thanks for the input.
73,
Rick/K5IAR
Does the pins or socket contacts look like they got over heated? Any
solder dropped out of the pins? I have read about resoldering pins b
Thanks Don.. Great stuff.
Rick
A lot will depend on the resistance of the relay coil.
You might try putting a capacitor in series with a resistor, and then put
the whole thing in parallel across the relay coil...
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They are all but extinct. I found one at an old hardware store, but it was
just by luck. The hole the socket fits in will accommodate several of the
modern day 3 prong twist sockets. On my "H" model I converted to one. Only
problem was those rascals cost nearly $45 for the set!
Rick/K
It's been some time since I had a Globe Scout, but it seems I remember a
switch on the back of the chassis that was used to differentiate between two
antenna loads. Maybe I'm thinking of another transmitter...?
Rick/K5IAR
George you have me wondering if there may have been any modifications to
You're probably right, George, about the switch. I do remember having a
tough time loading the Scout into an antenna, but it seems I remember it did
fine into the dummy load. I think someone already suggested checking the
capacitors in the output circuit, so you've probably done that already. I
Bingo! Geoff, I think you're right. I knew one of those Globe products had
a switch associated with the antenna. Thanks! Sorry George, that doesn't do
much for your dilemma.
Rick/K5IAR
Rick Brashear wrote:
> It's been some time since I had a Globe Scout, but it seems I reme
You'll get it, George.
73,
Rick/K5IAR
Thanks for your comments Rick. I'm just going to have to take the time
to really check out
the wiring and all the caps. Hopefully, I'll find the problem with some
serious troubleshooting.
George KE4HJ
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Okay guys... Set me straight..
I have a small 300 volt ac supply with a full wave solid state bridge setup.
One leg of the bridge is at chassis level. I also have a 6.3 vac filament
transformer that is independent of the hv transformer. I need to ground one
side of the 6.3 vac to accommodate the
Never mind... I had a high resistance open in the secondary of the filament
transformer and the reading I was getting was more transient in nature than
anything else. I found another 6.3 volt filament transformer and all is
well. Thanks anyway..
Rick/K5IAR
Okay guys... Set me straight..
...Th
Thanks Todd for remembering! I'll check'em out. I have a couple coming
that I was fortunate to get at a good price, but if these stay cheap I'll
sure take some spares!
Thanks,
Rick/K5IAR
Rick -
Were you recently looking for 828 tubes and if so, did you find any? I
just came across 3 NOS on eb
Oops sorry too, I answered it! :-)
Rick
Ah, sorry guys - meant that to go directly to Rick.
duh!
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Bravo, Don! When I ask for a signal report I want honesty. How else will
we know how we sound? If I have a hum, click, chirp or anything else I want
to know about it. Unfortunately, I have peeved more than one contact by
giving honest reports. If they don't want to know the truth, they shouldn
I can understand that, Ed and I guess that's why contesting is not for me.
I know a lot of people enjoy it and I'm glad they get the most from the
hobby, that's what it's all about.
73,
Rick/K5IAR
Hi Rick,
Not to belabour the point, but a serious contestor just has no time for the
proverbial ".
Man! If those guys would put their energy, money and expertise toward a
legal hobby like Amateur Radio it would sure be great! Unfortunately, the
ones I have rubbed shoulders with through the years seem to like the
"outlaw" status illegal CB brings. To each his own.
Rick/K5IAR
Who says you ca
Bry,
Thanks for posting this. I knew Lewis and went to his place on several
occasions. He was truly a great and brilliant man. I am so sorry to hear
about his leaving us.
I'll see if I can fid more info from around herein Dallas.
Rick/K5IAR
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Nortex website is: http://www.montagar.com/~patj/nortex.htm
Rick/K5IAR
If instead you are referring to Nortex, they didn't have one themselves.
Others on the web had pictures and gave their address and phone number(s).
Bob - N0DGN
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I have a RF choke that is supposed to be a 2.5 mh @ 125 ma and 50 ohm DC
resistance. It measures 40 ohms DC resistance. Do you think it may be
giving in to the years of heat it's been exposed to? More importantly, do
you think the 10 ohm deficit would make any difference in its operation? It
ap
Bill,
Thanks for remembering. I was able to locate just what I needed a while
back. From the looks of them, these would have worked too.
Thanks again,
Rick/K5IAR
Rick,
Weren't you looking for something like these before?
e-bay Item number: 270171841484
2 New MSD Adjustable Delay On Release
Dog gone it, Geoff, if I had known for sure you were gonna be there I would
have dropped all this work and made the journey just to shake your paw.
73,
Rick/K5IAR
You could have had all you wanted, at the hamfest in Belton, Rick.
Parts were -everywhere-. Vacuum variables, RF decks free-type
It would have been a pleasure to shake the paw of everyone. I'm an equal
opportunity introvert. :-)
Rick/K5IAR
Well Rick...Why didn't you come down to shake the rest of our paws in
Belton..We had over about 35 Amers that I know of there...
Bob W1PE
Guess you don't like the rest of us !!
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SPLAT! The story of my life.. Hehehe
Rick
somedays you're the bug... somedays, you're the windshield. ;-)
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This is a tad off topic, but still has roots in radio. My microwave bit the
dust and before I haul it out front for the scavengers is there any part of
it that might be usable in our radio field? How about the diodes? I am
assuming it has some kind of transformer, but it couldn't be much since t
Thanks Mike, good ideas!
Rick
Others have told me keep the diode. The filter cap is a worthless low
value. The transformer can be used with some mods that are supposed to
be real easy. Nothing wahoo huge but HV for smaller purposes. Nice
blowers in there. Move lots of air. Round glass plates h
Thanks John. Great info.
Rick/K5IAR
The light Panasonic ovens that say something like Inverter on the logo are
switchers. No heavy transformer anymore. They provide negative polarity hot
and operate in a current limit mode, not voltage regulation. There is a
website on them, if you search for i
I am looking for a Gonset G-50 for a friend. It needs to be in reasonably
good shape cosmetically and in good working order or easily repairable.
Payment in cash, check or PayPal. Any help locating one is greatly
appreciated.
Thanks,
Rick/K5IAR
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Shouldn't a vfo put out at least as much signal strength as a crystal
oscillator, generally speaking?
Rick/K5IAR
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Thanks Bry... I'm trying to use an old Johnson Model 122, but she doesn't
seem to have enough getty up go.
Rick
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Some solid state VFOs, and DDS VFOs will need an extra
gain stage before going t
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