Re: [AMRadio] Retro 75

2010-04-08 Thread Vic Mukal
Folks, When ordering the Retro 75 (which I did), there is a note on the website that says the recommended Radio Shack microphone is no longer available. I can't find the specs on the RS mike - can any of you who just completed the kit tell us what kind of mike you used? Thanks, Vic WB2STR _

Re: [AMRadio] retro 75

2010-04-07 Thread Vic Mukal
Brett, I expect to receive my retrokit soon, but can you share with us what kind of microphone you used? The specified Radio Shack microphone is no longer available and the specs are not posted on the RS website. Many thanks! Tom WB2STR On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 10:10 PM, Brett Gazdzinski < brett.

Re: [AMRadio] MCM Electronics digital multimeter for $2.99

2009-09-24 Thread Vic Mukal
My favorite Fluke meter stays on my workbench for the boatanchor tasks but these bargain meters are fine for the garage/auto work, around the house, for emergencies where voltages over 300volts are rare. As said in other posts, there is a place in our tech environment for a $3 that we won't care i

Re: [AMRadio] MCM Electronics digital multimeter for $2.99

2009-09-24 Thread Vic Mukal
Thanks for the tip, Steve. I just ordered 3 using the promo code - one for my emergency kit, one for the office, and one for the garage. Note that shipping is a little steep ($ 8.99) if you just order one. Tom WB2STR On Wed, Sep 23, 2009 at 4:32 PM, wrote: > MCM Electronics has a cute digital m

Re: [AMRadio] List Misconceptions

2009-07-01 Thread Vic Mukal
Indeed, well said, well thought through. Thanks, Todd! Vic WB2STR On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 12:16 PM, Todd, KA1KAQ wrote: > A couple things come to mind that probably warrant addressing. Some folks > mistakenly think the following: - A quiet list is a bad list - An email > listserve/reflector is

Re: [AMRadio] Fw: GB> 40m SWBC QRM to end 3/29/09... why isnt thisbeing hyped?

2009-03-10 Thread Vic Mukal
I was a member of the US delegation to WRC-03 when this issue was discussed in Geneva. Regardless of what one thinks of the ARRL, it was the ARRL that spearheaded getting the SW broadcasters out of the 40m band. Led by delegate member Paul Rinaldo W4RI of the ARRL, this issue was fought in the IT