Re: [AMRadio] Paid Hams Blah Blah

2010-01-20 Thread WA5AM
Well, get some started! On Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 5:00 AM, B W Duerr wrote: > Boy, I sure would love to see some chat here about AM. > > Brian/WB2JIX > > > > __ > Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net > AMRadio mailing list > Searchabl

Re: [AMRadio] OT : Paid Hams during Drills

2010-01-19 Thread WA5AM
You were right to shut down the repeater. If it were an actual threat to life or property, and their own equipment did not work, or not available, they would been in the right, but not for a drill. There is a story where 2 cops had used 2 meter HT's for a drug bust because they didn't figure the

Re: [AMRadio] OT : Paid Hams during Drills

2010-01-19 Thread WA5AM
enters do > not have hams but do have call signs and operate the net… The Trustee of the > station is responsible … They operate just like the Red Cross and Salvation > Army…* > > * * > > *Bob W1PE* > > * * > > *From:* WA5AM [mailto:ars.w5...@gmail.com] > *Sent:* T

Re: [AMRadio] OT : Paid Hams during Drills

2010-01-19 Thread WA5AM
That's right Pete, but this is a new deal where they actually want the rule changed so they don't have to file a request each time they have a drill. The board voted just the other day to send it to the staff requesting them to petition a change in 97.113. 73 Brian On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 4:52 P

Re: [AMRadio] OT : Paid Hams during Drills

2010-01-19 Thread WA5AM
No John, the rules 97.113 DOES NOT prevent you from talking on the radio while you are working. You just can't operate the radio on behalf of your employer. I work from home 5 days a week, and talk on the radio from time to time while sitting at my desk, but I don't do it to benefit my business.

Re: [AMRadio] OT : Paid Hams during Drills

2010-01-19 Thread WA5AM
Well, maybe it would be best to ask Bill Cross since he's the "FCC official" that said it. Here's his email address: william.cr...@fcc.gov. Let us know what you find out... On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 4:17 PM, Neal Newman wrote: > It does not matter what any FCC official may Say... It must be Wri

Re: [AMRadio] OT : Paid Hams during Drills

2010-01-19 Thread WA5AM
On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 3:58 PM, Neal Newman wrote: FALSE NO THEY CANNOT > During an actual emergency of life or death, anyone, > including the Fire > Chief can operate ANY radio, ham or otherwise... > Oh yes they can! Show me where it says otherwise! And by the way, listen to this clip fr

Re: [AMRadio] OT : Paid Hams during Drills

2010-01-19 Thread WA5AM
w.w1pe.com > http://www.myhamshack.com/W1PE/ > Blog > > > > > -Original Message- > From: amradio-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:amradio-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf > Of WA5AM > Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 3:00 PM > To: j...@pctechref.com; D

Re: [AMRadio] OT : Paid Hams during Drills

2010-01-19 Thread WA5AM
just what the ARRL wants. 73 Brian / wa5am On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 2:44 PM, John Coleman wrote: > I am a little confused here, as to what would be changed. > > 1. Are Hams presently not permitted to participate in these preparedness > and > drills > Or > 2. Are they not p

[AMRadio] OT : Paid Hams during Drills

2010-01-19 Thread WA5AM
ser&task=register After you get the confirm email, go back to http://w5ami.net and log in at the lower left, then vote in the poll at the upper right of the page. Thanks very much and 73. Brian / wa5am, AMRadio Admin -- Brian Sherrod, PA My website: "Arkansas Airwaves" - http://arkans

Re: [AMRadio] You must see this.

2010-01-11 Thread WA5AM
Wow!! I noticed that contra bassoon really lights up the 866's with those thundering lows! What a deal... 73 Brian / wa5am On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 6:31 PM, Jim Wilhite wrote: > I am aghast at this. Wonder what this thing cost the user. If you are > wondering about the subjec

[AMRadio] Sorry - Re: [AMSWAP] FS: Variable Capacitors

2010-01-11 Thread WA5AM
My apologies, the email below was supposed to be sent to AMSWap, not this list. I'm not paying attention well today... 73 Brian / wa5am On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 11:41 AM, WA5AM wrote: > Sorry Mike, I sent that first one just to you and meant to send to the > list... I was not pic

Re: [AMRadio] [AMSWAP] FS: Variable Capacitors

2010-01-11 Thread WA5AM
Sorry Mike, I sent that first one just to you and meant to send to the list... I was not picking on you ;) 73 Brian On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 11:40 AM, WA5AM wrote: > Why are we even having this conversation? 11 meters will always be there > no matter what, and I'd rather see a ha

[AMRadio] Fwd: Annual AM Night on GCARA 1936 Net

2009-12-12 Thread WA5AM
-- Forwarded message -- From: Jay Adrick Date: Fri, Dec 11, 2009 at 8:57 PM Subject: Annual AM Night on GCARA 1936 Net To: amra...@w5ami.net The Greater Cincinnati Amateur Radio Association's weekly net on 1936KHz at 9PM every Thursday will be hosting it's annual AM Night on T

Re: [AMRadio] unsubscribe issues

2009-12-06 Thread WA5AM
I'd appreciate others on here to welcome them, and stress what a family we really do have here. Thanks & 73 Brian Sherrod / wa5am On Sun, Dec 6, 2009 at 11:02 AM, Joseph Bento wrote: > I'm gone as well. AA7IR sent me a very nice email in response to a prior > message. Hi

Re: [AMRadio] unsubscribe issues

2009-12-06 Thread WA5AM
since you keep posting to the list. Please just do what it is you want to do, and leave it alone man! It's a pretty damned simple process to leave if you really want to. Don't troll here. If you have any further comments, you can send them to me directly. wa5am On Sun, Dec 6, 2009 at

Re: [AMRadio] unsubscribe issues

2009-12-06 Thread WA5AM
want to, do it! I am not here to hold hands with everyone with this sort of thing, never have, never will. I do what I can to keep this list in good order, and have for almost 13 years, but I give most that credit to the members that take care of what they say and do here... 73 wa5am On Sun, Dec

Re: [AMRadio] unsubscribe issues

2009-12-06 Thread WA5AM
Instructions for unsubscribing are right at the bottom of every message sent to this list. I do not subscribe people, and I will not unsubscribe them either. I'm doing good just to keep up with everything else. Please just follow the directions. On Sat, Dec 5, 2009 at 7:42 PM, INC UVCM wrote:

Re: [AMRadio] (no subject)

2009-11-27 Thread WA5AM
Hello David, First of all, it's not a matter of SPAM. We have a rule on this list, and have for a long time. NO FOR SALE ads!! Period! Doesn't matter to me how you want to "preamble" your ad. We have a list just for ads and wants. Second; we also have a rule on THAT list about posting anythin

[AMRadio] To ALL members - Update to List Rules

2009-10-31 Thread WA5AM
be considered a "first strike and your out" rule. No warnings or questions asked. I make no money for my efforts on either list, and I do not want to see "advertisements" posted to "for profit" sites unless you have NO interest, directly or i

[AMRadio] Reminder to List Members - FOR SALE ADS

2009-09-29 Thread WA5AM
As a reminder, please post ALL for sale ads to the AMSwap list, not this (AMRadio Discussion) list. For info on joining the AMSwap list, see: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amswap Brian / wa5am __ Our Main Website: http

Re: [AMRadio] handling reflector mail

2009-09-22 Thread WA5AM
On Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 2:12 PM, Rob Atkinson wrote: > John, > > The secret is to get yourself a google mail account and use that for > everything ham. go to http://mail.google.com and set one up. It's > easy and free. Then use it to subscribe to reflectors etc. > Amen to gmail! I've used i

Re: [AMRadio] Reflector

2009-09-22 Thread WA5AM
to delete certain subjects, or unsubscribe. Those are your only alternatives to reading it, or just hitting DEL... 73 Brian / wa5am AMRadio Administrator On Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 1:56 PM, Jim Wilhite wrote: > Ladies and Gentlemen if one at a time mail is too much then you may try > changi

Re: [AMRadio] [AM Radio] recommendation

2009-09-22 Thread WA5AM
sion Bernie! I love it.... 73 Brian / wa5am AMRadio Administrator __ 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!): h

Re: [AMRadio] SX-28 Cabinet wrinkle finish - in progress...

2009-09-15 Thread WA5AM
finish it up before I apply the gray. I tried a small piece of test material (bare metal) before I started painting the cabinet, and I can't see any difference in the wrinkle from the primed cabinet. It seems to work by itself just fine on steel. No way on aluminum, I bet. 73 Brian / wa5am

Re: [AMRadio] SX-28 Cabinet wrinkle finish - in progress...

2009-09-15 Thread WA5AM
T-W3CRA > Publisher of the Collins Journal and > Secretary to the Collins Radio Association > > > ---Original Message--- > > From: WA5AM > Date: 09/15/09 06:18:01 > To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service > Subject: Re: [AMRadio] SX-28 Cabinet wrinkle f

Re: [AMRadio] SX-28 Cabinet wrinkle finish - in progress...

2009-09-15 Thread WA5AM
ee that someone did post an email on this matter. > > Thank you >  > David Knepper, W3ST-W3CRA > Publisher of the Collins Journal and > Secretary to the > Collins Radio Association > ---Original Message--- > > From: WA5AM > Date: 9/14/2009 8:14:15 PM > To:

Re: [AMRadio] SX-28 Cabinet wrinkle finish - in progress...

2009-09-14 Thread WA5AM
wrinkle, I even went back down to the metal, sanded deeper, cleaned well and re-primed. Same thing. That's when I decided it was good enough for me. 73 Brian / wa5am On Mon, Sep 14, 2009 at 7:04 PM, Mark Foltarz wrote: > Brian, > >Strip the primer off. Krylon wrinkle wi

Re: [AMRadio] SX-28 Cabinet wrinkle finish - in progress...

2009-09-14 Thread WA5AM
I do, as if it's wanting to repel the paint. It's only the lid > > and > > that's what puzzles me. I will get it best I can, but I can see the > > lid > > will not be what I wanted. Oh well, it will look much better than it > > did. > > > >

Re: [AMRadio] SX-28 Cabinet wrinkle finish - in progress...

2009-09-14 Thread WA5AM
nted. Oh well, it will look much better than it did. 73 Brian / wa5am On Mon, Sep 14, 2009 at 6:16 PM, Todd, KA1KAQ wrote: > I forget, Brian - is that a rattle can black (VHT or such)? Looks like > you're getting plenty of wrinkle, and the gray overspray will even things > out

[AMRadio] SX-28 Cabinet wrinkle finish - in progress...

2009-09-14 Thread WA5AM
e. The two new ones are at the bottom of the thumbnail page: http://w5ami.net/cpg1419/thumbnails.php?album=16 If I'm lucky, I might actually have the rig back in the cabinet with the front panel on this week. 73 Brian / wa5am -- Brian Sherrod, PA My website: http://w5am

Re: [AMRadio] Mena Hamfest Photos

2009-09-14 Thread WA5AM
back. No entry fees at all. Just very reasonable fees for tables and raffle tickets, and that's it. Usually a lot of boatanchors change hands, but I can't really say how much was there this year since I was involved in other things... 73 Brian / wa5am On Mon, Sep 14, 2009 at 1:05 PM, Bo

[AMRadio] Mena Hamfest Photos

2009-09-14 Thread WA5AM
the rain, the fest was a success with about 2000 (over the two days) from all surrounding states and some others. The fog is always expected on Rich Mountain. Go to http://w5ami.net and look right at the top for the link to the gallery. 73 Brian / wa5am -- Brian Sherrod, PA My website: http:/

Re: [AMRadio] Switch for GK 500A,B,C

2009-09-14 Thread WA5AM
You do what you have to when you have a keeper Jim. I don't blame you for going the route you took, and it sounds like it works well! 73 Brian __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://ww

Re: [AMRadio] Find a fellow ham

2009-09-07 Thread WA5AM
WU8O is now AH5A, Paul P Kluwe, Manchester, MI On Mon, Sep 7, 2009 at 8:56 AM, Gerald Stockinger < cliogunsm...@centurytel.net> wrote: > Good Morning to all, > >The call WU8O is presently held by Tom Walter. He has held this call > since 2

Re: [AMRadio] Hallicrafters R-12 speaker

2009-09-05 Thread WA5AM
o compare some areas in them on the bottom. Let me know if I can be of any help on your restoration too. 73 Brian / wa5am On 9/4/09, John King wrote: > > Thanks Brian. That is a beautiful job!!! I have a nice but kinda dirty SX > 28 A back home in Louisiana that I am going to restore

Re: [AMRadio] Hallicrafters R-12 speaker

2009-09-04 Thread WA5AM
om: amradio-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto: > amradio-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of WA5AM > Sent: Friday, September 04, 2009 4:42 PM > To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service > Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Hallicrafters R-12 speaker > > Thanks John. They appear to have o

Re: [AMRadio] Hallicrafters R-12 speaker

2009-09-04 Thread WA5AM
Thanks John. They appear to have one that will work very well, and the price on their speakers is darn good! 73 Brian On 9/4/09, John Coleman wrote: > > Brian >I buy most speakers from Parts Express. They have a lot of audio > parts and equipment. (http://www.parts-express.com) > G

Re: [AMRadio] SX-28A restoration project

2009-09-04 Thread WA5AM
match the original color, but first I have to put a layer of wrinkle on it. 73 Brian / wa5am On 9/3/09, WA5AM wrote: > > Sorry, that link might be dynamic, so it changes depending on sort order, > etc. Don't know. > > Try this link link. It displays all the albums, s

Re: [AMRadio] Hallicrafters R-12 speaker

2009-09-04 Thread WA5AM
If you are referring to the link posted yesterday, that's me, wa5am/brian. 73 On 9/4/09, John King wrote: > > who did the restoration of the SX 28A shown in the pictures in the link? > Thanks and 73, John, K5PGW > > --- On Fri, 9/4/09, John Coleman wrote: >

[AMRadio] Hallicrafters R-12 speaker

2009-09-04 Thread WA5AM
willing to make some accurate measurements, etc. Also while I'm at it, recommendations/sources for a 12" full range speaker would be appreciated. 73 Brian / wa5am -- Brian Sherrod, PA My website: http://www.w5ami.net wa...@arrl.net

Re: [AMRadio] SX-28A restoration project

2009-09-03 Thread WA5AM
in the Amateur Service'" > > Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 3:47 PM > Subject: Re: [AMRadio] SX-28A restoration project > > > > Bad link brian will not open...Bob > > > > -Original Message- > > From: amradio-boun...@mailman.qth.net > &g

Re: [AMRadio] SX-28A restoration project

2009-09-03 Thread WA5AM
[mailto:amradio-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf > Of WA5AM > Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 2:17 PM > To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service > Subject: [AMRadio] SX-28A restoration project > > Thought I would share some photos of my continuing > restoration

[AMRadio] SX-28A restoration project

2009-09-03 Thread WA5AM
"Super Skyrider" line. Next is refinishing the cabinet and trim. I will add more photos as I continue the work. 73 Brian / wa5am __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http:

Re: [AMRadio] SX-28 Experts Needed

2009-08-21 Thread WA5AM
that one by V5 might be R18, but can not be sure of that yet. Any ID help on these two will be greatly appreciated. By the way, I ordered 98% of all the resistors, and all the caps except the variables, trimmers, and micas for now. 73 Brian / wa5am ___

[AMRadio] SX-28 Experts Needed

2009-08-21 Thread WA5AM
stors these are, and what their values are. Thanks & 73, Brian / wa5am __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must rea

Re: [AMRadio] Gary Carson, KD5CPL

2009-08-18 Thread WA5AM
I really hate to hear this Jim. Gary was a great guy and I will miss him very much... Thanks for letting us know. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@ma

Re: [AMRadio] Classic Link Coupled Tuner

2009-08-17 Thread WA5AM
That's a great story John!! Yep, for the time being I'm going to leave the tuner well enough alone... We are building a new house down on my east property smack in the woods. Once the house is complete and ready to move in, I will begin getting my AM rigs back up and running. I've got to move thi

Re: [AMRadio] Classic Link Coupled Tuner

2009-08-16 Thread WA5AM
22uH and see if there is any indication of resonance. I think having the cap and feedline tap in the same places on the coil is a possible problem. If that doesn't seem to help, I will take a look at my feedline length. 73 & Thanks for the help! Brian / wa5am PS: John, sure would have

[AMRadio] Classic Link Coupled Tuner

2009-08-15 Thread WA5AM
r a given band. See this diagram: http://www.possumnet.com/Graphics/Diagram.jpg I don't do this. My variable is is paralleled directly to the feedline taps. 73 Brian / wa5am __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio ma

Re: [AMRadio] FS; Transformers

2009-07-15 Thread WA5AM
say "I want it", and quoted the ENTIRE list of items posted by the original seller all over again! This not only creates clutter for members that don't care what you want to buy, but also increased bandwidth to qth.net. Brian / wa5am Manager - AMRadio, AMswap On Wed, Jul 15, 2009 a

Re: [AMRadio] List Misconceptions

2009-07-01 Thread WA5AM
Thank You Todd! Well done! 73 Brian / wa5am On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 11:16 AM, Todd, KA1KAQ wrote: > A couple things come to mind that probably warrant addressing. Some folks > __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net A

Re: [AMRadio] MJ comments

2009-07-01 Thread WA5AM
loviate about. 73 Brian / wa5am Administrator - AM Radio List __ 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/am

Re: [AMRadio] How to reply to someone else's post

2009-04-23 Thread WA5AM
On Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 3:48 PM, D. Chester wrote: > Users of this reflector need to review the proper etiquette for responding > to other people's messages. > > Amen Don. This has been gone over time and time again, and the point just never seems to hit home with some. Than

[AMRadio] Test ONLY Please ignore.

2009-04-07 Thread WA5AM
Test server... __ 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/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qt

Re: [AMRadio] 75A-2 power consumption

2009-02-19 Thread WA5AM
On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 3:11 PM, John Carrington, M.D. < jm...@charterinternet.com> wrote: > I'm wondering if I don't see any filament glow with that tube... I'm > going to be tempted to bite on the Ebay ads that just replace all tubes... > the set for this receiver is 69 bucks. > It's real har

Re: [AMRadio] 75A-2 power consumption

2009-02-19 Thread WA5AM
On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 2:51 PM, Todd, KA1KAQ wrote: > I thought it was closer to 90v to fire that tube, Brian - maybe I'm > mistaken. I'd run it up at least to there, if the tube is dead, it > won't conduct so it matter. > > ~ Todd, KA1KAQ/4 > Could be Todd. The one graph I found appeared to

[AMRadio] 75A-2 power consumption

2009-02-19 Thread WA5AM
very little draw, filaments on, and dial lights glowing. I suspect the B+ rectifier (5Y3, I think) should be conducting at this point too. When he gets to a full 115 volts, what should he expect to see on the ammeter if all is well. 73 Brian /

Re: [AMRadio] Fw: FS: Meters

2009-01-31 Thread WA5AM
I posted the WRONG link in my previous email. That was an old message before we started the AMSwap list. Here is the correct message: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/msg21771.html __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfo

Re: [AMRadio] Fw: FS: Meters

2009-01-31 Thread WA5AM
FOR SALE items are not allowed on the AMList. We have a list called AMSwap for this. Please see: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/msg19794.html To join the AMSwap list, go to: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amswap admin On Sat, Jan 31, 2009 at 12:46 PM, rev. don

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

2009-01-28 Thread WA5AM
f someone could come by and get one of your rigs by the bedside with some sort of device you could key the rig with and talk. It would make the time go by a lot nicer for you. On the other hand, like me, you may not feel much like talking. All the best Gary, and I will keep you in my thou

Re: [AMRadio] Urgent email List News

2009-01-02 Thread WA5AM
s one! 73 Brian / wa5am On Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 6:20 AM, ronnie.hull wrote: __ 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!):

Re: [AMRadio] Urgent email List News

2009-01-01 Thread WA5AM
Thanks for the comforting words Al! We sure appreciate you, and as I mentioned, best of luck and an early Happy 65th! I look forward to hearing your 20V on the air soon! 73 Brian / wa5am On Thu, Jan 1, 2009 at 4:30 PM, Al Waller wrote: > Don't panic guys, QSL.NET is merging with

[AMRadio] Urgent email List News

2009-01-01 Thread WA5AM
After many years of great service to hams, Al Waller, K3TKJ, has decided to retire from the qthqth.net service. This is where ouAMRadiodioAMSwapwap) lists are based. I know he has surely spent many hours, and money out of his own pocket providing this service to hams. It would not have been poss

[AMRadio] 1939 Radio Shack Catalog

2008-12-04 Thread WA5AM
This is pretty neat! Actual scans and pages turn just like the real thing... http://www.radioshackcatalogs.com/catalogs/1939/ Brian/wa5am [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable

Re: [AMRadio] Broadcast transmitter rescue Update

2008-11-23 Thread WA5AM
Not bad shape at all Al! Not nearly as dirty as I though it might have been from your description. Congrats on saving one of the great old AM broadcast Tx's out there. Sad to hear about the demise of the old AM station however. 73 & good luck! Brian / wa5am On Sat, Nov 22, 2008 a

[AMRadio] Fwd: CRL PMC-300A Manual

2008-11-17 Thread WA5AM
Forwarding this for Mark. -- Forwarded message -- From: Mark K3MSB <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 12:02 PM Subject: CRL PMC-300A Manual To: List AMradio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Anybody have one? 73 Mark K3MSB __

[AMRadio] Fwd: Items for sale and trading - A Reminder (another one)

2008-11-06 Thread WA5AM
times. -- Forwarded message -- From: WA5AM <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2008 at 11:06 AM Subject: Items for sale and trading - A Reminder To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service As a reminder, please do not post for sale or trading type ads/messages to the regular AMRadi

[AMRadio] Items for sale and trading - A Reminder

2008-10-27 Thread WA5AM
As a reminder, please do not post for sale or trading type ads/messages to the regular AMRadio list. We have a dedicated list for AM equipment for sale called AMSwap. If you are not subscribed to it already, please go to http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amswap to subscribe and learn how to

Re: [AMRadio] New group on Yahoo Groups - For CommercialBroadcastXmitters

2008-07-30 Thread WA5AM Radio
On Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 8:35 AM, Todd, KA1KAQ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > IIRC, someone did this last year with a 'Collins 20V' list. Wonder how > that went? Personally, I'd always feel I was missing out on the true > talent available on this list and AMfone because so many users will > have zer

Re: [AMRadio] New group on Yahoo Groups - For Commercial BroadcastXmitters

2008-07-30 Thread WA5AM Radio
is. Between this email list and amfone.net, there is plenty of discussion of BC transmitters and all that goes along with them. Most anyone here, or on amfone.net can and will answer questions about BC conversions, operations, etc. Just my 2 cents. Brian / wa5am _

Re: [AMRadio] Bob Peters - W1PE

2008-06-10 Thread WA5AM Radio
On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 1:21 PM, Phil LaMarche <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > can't imagine anyone thinking my email was degrading or out of line. > Should have wrote what I was really thinking. Smile! > > Bob and I have been through a lot together! > Well Phil, I will apologize to you first, ho

Re: [AMRadio] Bob Peters - W1PE

2008-06-10 Thread WA5AM Radio
Now wait a minute ...did I do all that bitching about a joke?? Sure didn't seem that way, if it was... Don't forget there are hundreds of people that may not get the real deal here. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mail

Re: [AMRadio] Bob Peters - W1PE

2008-06-10 Thread WA5AM Radio
On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 12:29 PM, Phil LaMarche <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Bob has been looking for POWER for a long time. > > Phil > Damn! I just can't seem to make anyone happy, "POWERFUL" or not. hihi I don't consider a moderator (or admin) of this lowly email list as being powerful, or o

[AMRadio] Bob Peters - W1PE

2008-06-10 Thread WA5AM Radio
icies. wa5am __ 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/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qt

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

2008-06-09 Thread WA5AM Radio
many years back by the members. Thank You & 73 Brian / wa5am __ 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

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

2008-06-09 Thread WA5AM Radio
ind it. I got the transmitter and some other things from that estate, but not all of it. http://amfone.net/ECSound/BartlesvilleTX/bvilletx.htm Brian / wa5am __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Ar

Re: [AMRadio] WEB SITE

2008-05-21 Thread WA5AM Radio
Hey Guys, Be aware that Bob's site is still in it's construction phase. Don't expect everything to work at this time. Matter of fact, I'm not sure what "registering" will get you at this moment. Seems everything on the menus are accessible without any registration ...for now. Give it a few day

Re: [AMRadio] WEB SITE

2008-05-21 Thread WA5AM Radio
On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 11:19 AM, WA5AM Radio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 11:16 AM, Phil LaMarche <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> I registered this morning and just tried to log in but was blocked. >> >> > What website?? Mus

Re: [AMRadio] WEB SITE

2008-05-21 Thread WA5AM Radio
On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 11:16 AM, Phil LaMarche <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I registered this morning and just tried to log in but was blocked. > > What website?? Must not be this list since your message came through just fine.

[AMRadio] Reminder to List Members

2008-05-05 Thread WA5AM Radio
A friendly reminder. Please use the AMSWAP list to post for sale, wanted, or trades. Do not post these to the AMRadio list. For those who are not subscribed to AMSWAP and wish to, please go to: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amswap Where you can sign up. Thanks, Brian / wa5am

[AMRadio] Fwd: [Mailman Admins] Hughes.net mail

2008-04-28 Thread WA5AM Radio
-- Forwarded message -- From: Tim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Mon, Apr 28, 2008 at 4:40 PM Subject: [Mailman Admins] Hughes.net mail To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] FYI... Hughes.net started an email server upgrade this past weekend that was suppose to take 24 hours or less. Apparently i

Re: [AMRadio] Carrier Current Transmission (was Westinghouse Test Meter Unit Type TCT)

2008-04-12 Thread WA5AM Radio
an AC outlet in the house. Essentially, they were using the AC freq of 60 cycles to rx and tx on CW. Was pretty interesting reading, and one of the few ways they could legally communicate. I don't know about railroad tracks. That would be an e

Re: [AMRadio] KFI Tower Falls...again!

2008-03-19 Thread WA5AM Radio
html They were replacing guy lines, and some other maintenance when part of the crew let too much slack in one of the guys. It began to bow out somewhere near the 200 foot level due to that, and the stress of tons of weight overhead took her down after 43 years. 73 Brian wa5am -- "Mon

[AMRadio] Fwd: Users having problem donating

2008-03-17 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
. Thanks -- Forwarded message -- From: Al Waller, K3TKJ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 10:51 AM Subject: Re: Users having problem donating To: "A.R.S. - WA5AM" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> A.R.S. - WA5AM wrote: > Hi Tim and Al, > > Just got an

Re: [AMRadio] Re: New AM Swap list

2008-03-08 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
y before they read what was going > on) the administrator removed all from the new list and advised everyone to > sign up themselves. So much for him trying to be helpful. > Thank You Gary! 73 - Brian / wa5am __ Our Main Website:

Re: [AMRadio] Why do some people capitalise "ham"?

2008-03-07 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
I never really cared for the term anyway... Nowadays, seems a lot of folks think you are talking about CB radio when you use it too. Brian / wa5am -- "Money is only temporary, radios are forever" - Jim Little aka "the

[AMRadio] Re: How to Help

2008-03-06 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
just got another email from Al Waller. He said to hold off trying to access either link. Said something is broke and will get back with me soon.. I'll let everyone know.. Again, sorry for the mix up. Brian / wa5am __ Our Main We

[AMRadio] Re: How to Help

2008-03-06 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
problem, and neither did I ...sorry for the inconvenience, and please try again. This stuff happens ;) 73 Brian / wa5am On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 4:50 AM, A.R.S. - WA5AM <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > There was a recent discussion on how to help contribute to the space > and bandwidth costs f

Re: [AMRadio] Drake L-4B on AM

2008-03-06 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
reduce the drive level to the point where the carrier output reaches 375 to see the difference. I suspect if anything the eff. will drop even more... Thanks. Brian / wa5am __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Se

Re: [AMRadio] Drake L-4B on AM

2008-03-06 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
r amp... Go for it Bob, it's just something to consider... 73 & good luck, Brian / wa5am -- "Money is only temporary, radios are forever" - Jim Little aka "the old dawg"/K5BAI __ Our Main Website: http:/

Re: [AMRadio] Drake L-4B on AM

2008-03-06 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 9:15 AM, A.R.S. - WA5AM <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Just something to consider when using a linear amp for AM service... > BTW, I tuned the amp for exactly 1500 watts output, then reduced the drive to exactly 25 watts without re-tuning t

Re: [AMRadio] Drake L-4B on AM

2008-03-06 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
much hotter on AM with very little drive, than it does on SSB with drive levels up to 65 watts. Bottom line is that I think tube life is greatly reduced when running a linear amp on AM, but that's just my opinion. Just something to consider when using a linear amp for AM service... 73 Brian /

[AMRadio] How to Help

2008-03-06 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
they have provided a great service to the ham community for many years now. We have been on qth.net for nearly 10 years, and 99% trouble free. Thanks, Brian / wa5am -- "Money is only temporary, radios are forever" - Jim Little aka "the

Re: [AMRadio] AM Swap List

2008-03-05 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
im. You are truly appreciated, as are all those who have been patient with the transitions made recently. The new swap list has really gone well. Two deals already gone down, and almost 100 members and counting since this morning. 73 Brian / wa5am _

[AMRadio] New Swap List going GOOD!

2008-03-05 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
FYI on new swap list. Great turnout on the subscriptions for the new AMSwap list! Just since this morning we have close to 100 members on there. Already had one for sale post, and within an hour all was sold. Oh, and the REPLY button does goes to the sender as intended ;) -- "Money is only t

Re: [AMRadio] New AM Swap list

2008-03-05 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
Tell u want I'll do guys. I'll delete all memberships from the AMSWAP list and let everyone subscribe manually. Thanks Guys!! On Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 9:05 AM, Bob Bruno - K2KI <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What's the old saying? You can please some of the people, some of the > time, Most of the

[AMRadio] New AM Swap list

2008-03-05 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
rmation for the new AMSwap list before posting to the new list. Hope this helps... 73 Brian / wa5am -- "Money is only temporary, radios are forever" - Jim Little aka "the old dawg"/K5BAI __ Our Main Website: http://

Re: [AMRadio] Expansion Possibilities

2008-03-02 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On Sat, Mar 1, 2008 at 8:57 PM, Rick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Actually, Amfone is the sister web site of this list and it has all the > sections you guys mentioned and much more. If you haven't been there take a > look, it's fantastic! > http://amfone.net/Amforum/index.php I agree with Ric

[AMRadio] The AMRadio List - The Future

2008-03-01 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
a flurry of these violations. The list must have some rules. If not it will turn to complete anarchy and go to pot like so many others have in the past. We are doing the best we can, so please bear with us. We will never be able to please all of you, and that is purely fact. Thanks for your

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