Re: [AMRadio] DX 60 mods

2010-07-02 Thread Brian - KF5CCN
Here are links to the mods. I hope this is acceptable on the list. http://www.amwindow.org/tech/htm/wc3kmods.htm http://www.amwindow.org/tech/htm/dx60aud.htm 73                                             Brian Email: kf5...@arrl.net Web site: KF5CCN.COM --- On Sat, 7/3/10, rbethman wrote

Re: [AMRadio] AM on Ants(forgot to ID)

2010-06-21 Thread Brian - KF5CCN
Thanks, Jon. That is what I am going to do. 73                                             Brian Email: kf5...@arrl.net Web site: KF5CCN.COM2-Way Radio Repair in Austin, TXHam Radio News Group "Life is much too short for QRP"      Solar X-rays: Geomagn

Re: [AMRadio] AM on Ants(forgot to ID)

2010-06-21 Thread Brian - KF5CCN
By the way, Maybe I did not mention this, I am putting out about 450 watts P.E.P. with a resting carrier of 150 watts. I am working on the antenna today. Thanks for all your input. Brian KF5CCN __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net

[AMRadio] Antennas

2010-06-21 Thread Brian - KF5CCN
in Dallas, OK, LA, MS, and other states. Is there a particular antenna and/or antenna configuration that is more effective on AM? I know RF is RF, but, I am still learning. Thanks and 73 Brian/KF5CCN __ Our Main Website: http://www.

[AMRadio] Heathkit DX-60 plate modulation?

2010-06-09 Thread Brian - KF5CCN
Does anyone have any info for a plate modulation mod for the Heathkit DX-60 Thanks. Brian KF5CCN __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net

Re: [AMRadio] Any AM ops in my area?

2010-06-01 Thread Brian - KF5CCN
. There is a difference. 73 Brian/KF5CCN --- On Tue, 6/1/10, Todd Carpenter wrote: From: Todd Carpenter Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Any AM ops in my area? To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Date: Tuesday, June 1, 2010, 11:27 AM I didnt see any damaged parts, but I will get a

Re: [AMRadio] Any AM ops in my area?

2010-06-01 Thread Brian - KF5CCN
will love the rig once it is working. 73 Brian/KF5CCN --- On Tue, 6/1/10, Todd, KA1KAQ wrote: From: Todd, KA1KAQ Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Any AM ops in my area? To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Date: Tuesday, June 1, 2010, 10:54 AM On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 10:4

Re: [AMRadio] Any AM ops in my area?

2010-06-01 Thread Brian - KF5CCN
I have had a DX-60 for a couple of weeks now. I have done repairs and mods on it and it works great. What seems to be the problem with yours?   Brian/KF5CCN --- On Tue, 6/1/10, Dave Mayfield W9WRL wrote: From: Dave Mayfield W9WRL Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Any AM ops in my area? To: "Discu

Re: [AMRadio] W1PE Web Site

2010-05-31 Thread Brian - KF5CCN
good tour of the shack.Added lots of mics and what I call little radio's along with my Alpha..Thanks to Billy AK5DX my Alpha is completely 100% restored and is now like new.Thanks to Brian W5AMI for taking over as webmaster. Anything any of you want to put up on the site e mail myself and Bri

Re: [AMRadio] Need shielded 18 AWG stranded

2010-05-29 Thread Brian - KF5CCN
Why don't you use RG-58 and strip off the outer jacket? 73                                             Brian kf5...@arrl.net KF5CCN.COM Please Join my  HamRadioNews Group It Nice!"Real radios glow in the dark"       Solar X-rays: Ge

[AMRadio] Heathkit DX-60 grid current drops

2010-05-27 Thread Brian - KF5CCN
My Heathkit DX-60 grid current drops after a couple of minutes and will keep dropping more rapidly as I increase drive level. Eventually the tube plates glow red. I am tuning by the book. Any ideas? 73                                             Brian kf5...@arrl.net KF5CCN.COM Please Join my

[AMRadio] Heathkit DX-60 Saga

2010-05-17 Thread Brian Zwiener
it that an Angel of a Ham sent to me. He/she will remain anonymous for the time being. It is another show of the Radio Amateur Spirit. 73 and God Bless Brian/KF5CCN "Money is temporary, but radio is forever" -The "Old Dog" K5BAI _

[AMRadio] DX-60

2010-05-14 Thread Brian Zwiener
73                                                Brian __ 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

Re: [AMRadio] T/R Switching

2010-05-13 Thread Brian Zwiener
Switching To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Date: Thursday, May 13, 2010, 5:48 PM Brian, Do tell us what you decided to do for your T/R switching! John KX5JT -Original Message- From: Brian Zwiener To: AMRadio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thu, May 13, 2010 5:31 pm Subject: [AMRadio] T/R Switching I would

[AMRadio] T/R Switching

2010-05-13 Thread Brian Zwiener
I would like to thank everyone for the quick, friendly, and informative responses. I am confident I will be good to go as soon as the crystals arrive, perhaps tomorrow. This was another fine example of the Ham Radio spirit.I hope to "see" you on AM very soon! 73Brian/KF5CCN

[AMRadio] T/R Switching

2010-05-11 Thread Brian Zwiener
idea, schematic, or link I would appreciate it very much. I want to get this on the air soon and have fun. 73                                                Brian kf5...@arrl.net KF5CCN.COM NEW Ham Radio News Group Life is much too short for QRP

Re: [AMRadio] ARRL Web Site

2010-05-09 Thread Brian Zwiener
;tid=433727398020 73                                               Brian --- On Sun, 5/9/10, LEE BAHR wrote: From: LEE BAHR Subject: [AMRadio] ARRL Web Site To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Date: Sunday, May 9, 2010, 11:17 PM Does anyone have a clue how to search for an old

Re: [AMRadio] Modulator question.

2010-05-07 Thread Brian Zwiener
Speaking of AM Transmitters, does anyone have a source for plans to build an AM Transmitter for 75 meters in the 15-25 watt range?Thanks. - Brian/KF5CCN --- On Fri, 5/7/10, RICHARD GEORGE wrote: From: RICHARD GEORGE Subject: [AMRadio] Modulator question. To: "amlist" Date: Fri

Re: [AMRadio] The Art of Ragchewing

2010-04-25 Thread Brian Zwiener
I enjoy VHF/UHF-FM, and of course the more relaxed QSOs on HF/AM/SSB.I have been involved with the quick TR QSOs as well as long "key downs" on all the above modes. It's funny to me that some folks seem to key down longer and speak more slowly on SSB, and even slwwweeer on AM. I am new to AM

Re: [AMRadio] Clean schematic of the Gates BC-1T transmitter?

2010-04-03 Thread Brian Zwiener
I am actually looking for one of these transmitters, or equivalent. Here is a clean pdf copy of the entire manual, with schematics.If the attachment does not come through email me at kf5...@arrl.netand I will send it to you directly.If anyone knows where I can find an old 1kW transmitter, please

[AMRadio] New Web site

2010-03-25 Thread Brian Zwiener
This is a good onehttp://www.kf5ccn.com 73 Brian kf5...@arrl.net KF5CCN.COM HAMRADIO NEWS GROUP __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List

Re: [AMRadio] Need BC-1G 833 Tube Socket

2010-03-22 Thread Brian Zwiener
If anyone knows where I can find a Gates BC-1G 833 or RCA, Collins, etc. 500-1000 watt transmitter, please let me know and I would really appreciate it.  73 Brian kf5...@arrl.net KF5CCN.COM HAMRADIO NEWS GROUP --- On Mon, 3/22/10, Stevan A. White wrote: From: Stevan A. White Subject

Re: [AMRadio] Heath info

2010-03-19 Thread Brian Zwiener
Try this site. It is full of FREE Heathkit manuals. http://www.vintage-radio.info/heathkit/  --- On Fri, 3/19/10, Van K7VS wrote: From: Van K7VS Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Heath info To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Date: Friday, March 19, 2010, 9:42 PM Well, the Heathkit manua

Re: [AMRadio] Broadcast stuff

2010-03-19 Thread Brian Zwiener
Not "any place" --- On Fri, 3/19/10, Brett Gazdzinski wrote: From: Brett Gazdzinski Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Broadcast stuff To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Date: Friday, March 19, 2010, 10:32 PM Well, looking at how things have gone, I expect everything to be wireless and

Re: [AMRadio] Broadcast stuff

2010-03-19 Thread Brian Zwiener
When disaster strikes and there is no electric power, cell phones, land lines (cell phones use land lines too) no internet of any kind, HAM radio still works.  --- On Fri, 3/19/10, Bruce wrote: From: Bruce Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Broadcast stuff To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Servi

Re: [AMRadio] FCC Non-cooperation

2010-03-18 Thread Brian Zwiener
I wonder where you got that information. Plenty of people listen to AM/FM commercial AND LPFM. Even low power analog TV. If this will impact HAM Radio, I can promise you there will be a war that will be all over the news media and Internet. And I really hope this does not start another never end

[AMRadio] Fw: WANTED: AM Transmitters, Gates, Harris, RCA, Collins, McMArtin, etc.

2010-03-18 Thread Brian Zwiener
WANTED: AM Transmitters, Gates, Harris, RCA, Collins, McMArtin, etc. I am looking for a functioning AM broadcast transmitter 250-1000 watt range to convert to 40-160 Meters. If you're looking to get rid of it, or know someone who does, I'll come get it, or arrange to have it trucked here. I'm loo

Re: [AMRadio] 5000 Watt AM transmitter for sale

2010-03-18 Thread Brian Zwiener
sale > > To: kf5...@arrl.net, > amradio@mailman.qth.net > > Date: Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 8:16 AM > > whats the location and whats the > > price? > > > > > > > > > > > > -Original Message- > > From: Brian Zwiener > > To: amradio@mailman.qth.net &g

Re: [AMRadio] Buzzies and hash all over the spectrum

2010-03-16 Thread Brian Zwiener
No kidding! Do we honestly think ALL licensed HAMs adhere to the legal limit rule any more than most CBers stay at or below 4 watts? There are always some who go well over the legal limit. And don't look at my 5kW unit either!Kidding!  KF5CCN on QRZhttp://www.qrz.com/db/KF5CCN/KF5CCN Ham Shack N

[AMRadio] 5000 Watt AM transmitter for sale

2010-03-16 Thread Brian Zwiener
5000 Watt AM transmitter for saleHarris MW5 Specifications Power Input:208/230 Vac, 60 Hz closed Delta or 380 Vac, 50 Hz Wye. Power Consumption: 9.4 kVA at 5000 watts carrier and no modulation.13.0 kVA at 5000 watts carrier and 100% modulation. Audio Input:10 dBm 2 dB, 600/150 ohms balanced. Audio

Re: [AMRadio] ILL LEGAL STUFF ON E BAY

2010-03-16 Thread Brian Zwiener
opic of AM, period...  When members decide to degrade others on this list, it's time to stop it, or send them down the road. w5ami - Brian PS: YES, I am the owner of the AMRadio list, and have been for nearly 15 years.  Seldom do I mention that, but after such a good record with the AM list, I t

Re: [AMRadio] ILL LEGAL STUFF ON E BAY

2010-03-16 Thread Brian Zwiener
That's right. That's up to the FCC if they operate it in an illegal fashion. --- On Tue, 3/16/10, D. Chester wrote: From: D. Chester Subject: Re: [AMRadio] ILL LEGAL STUFF ON E BAY To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 3:24 AM Since it's not something likely to end up in

[AMRadio] Parts is parts

2010-03-15 Thread Brian Zwiener
I need plate tank coild for tube linears 40-160m. Also a 9-pin chassis mount tube socket to fit TV sweep tubes, all for amp projects.Thanks.Brian KF5CCN Ham Shack NewHam Radio Discussion Group __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AM

Re: [AMRadio] Transmitting Tubes FS

2009-07-07 Thread Brian Ski
Hi, I'm interested in the 1625's. I live at zip 18201. Shipping? thanksBrian WA3NGU From: Bry Carling To: amradg...@yahoogroups.com; amradio@mailman.qth.net; ar29mhz...@yahoogroups.com; armyrad...@yahoogroups.com; boatanch...@lists.tempe.gov; b

Re: [AMRadio] 7160 hot

2009-05-02 Thread N4DKD"Brian"
Paul there are some SSB on 7159. 30 over here from Long Island,complaining loudly about AM . WX2F. I can hear most of theAM stations through the SSB QRM here in AL Brian N4DKD VJB wrote: > KD0HG, W0VMC, W8VYZ, KA1BWO, W9AD on 7160 0130Z good signals no slopbuc

RE: [AMRadio] New Swap List going GOOD!

2008-03-09 Thread brian crawford
Whops, did get one but missed it. Sorry all. -Original Message- From: brian crawford [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: March 9, 2008 2:29 PM To: 'Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service' Subject: RE: [AMRadio] New Swap List going GOOD! I signed up for the new swap list a c

RE: [AMRadio] New Swap List going GOOD!

2008-03-09 Thread brian crawford
I signed up for the new swap list a couple days ago but have not received anything yet Thoughts? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of A.R.S. - WA5AM Sent: March 5, 2008 3:43 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service Subject: [AMRadi

[AMRadio] FW: Radio Nets

2007-07-29 Thread Brian Crawford
imes, days/dates and purpose, mode. Unless anyone has such a list already I would be happy to collect emails from people on them and generate a list back to the group.  If you wish to send them directly send emails to:  [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks all Brian  VE

Re: [AMRadio] The KW1 of Audio

2007-04-27 Thread Brian
I would put an AMPEG SVT up against it any day! On Thu Apr 26 23:13:19 PDT 2007, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I was unaware of this McIntosh amp. > http://www.webace.com.au/~electron/tubes/Mac/MC-3500.html > > Note the output tubes. > > Wonder if it would work on 11 meters? ;^) Shhh > >

[AMRadio] CRYSTALS FOR AM BANDWARMING ? ?

2006-11-19 Thread Brian Carling
them, but it will take a few months. Let's gauge the interest then. What about 3680 and 3685 kHz? Kind of like a mirror of 3880 and 3885 kHz - very easy to remember. 73 to all - Brian, AF4K __ AMRadio mailing list L

[AMRadio] FS: Military Surplus Crystal Cases

2006-11-18 Thread Brian Carling
FOR SALE: 1) Signal Corps surplus type CS137 crystal case. Green. Holds 120 type FT-243 crystals in padded drawers. One drawer on each side with locking covers. Excellent condition. No rust or crud. One of the best I have seen. QTY 1 available for $35.00 plus shipping. 2) Military surplus steel

[AMRadio] FS: CRYSTAL OVENS (Octal)

2006-11-12 Thread Brian Carling
military type CR-18/U types etc. 12V operation. Have QTY 8 available for $6.00 each plus shipping Reply by E-mail please. 73 - Brian, AF4K __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website

Re: [AMRadio] 25 K Driver Pot Replacement (WAS: Ranger... good news, bad news)

2006-11-05 Thread Brian Carling
y'all! > Is this what you are looking for Brian? > > http://www.amwindow.org/tech/htm/drivepot.htm > > 73 Jim > W5JO > > > > > > As I said before - the article for the solid state > > replacement > > for the 25K pot in a Ranger / Valiant /

[AMRadio] 25 K Driver Pot Replacement (WAS: Ranger... good news, bad news)

2006-11-05 Thread Brian Carling
As I said before - the article for the solid state replacement for the 25K pot in a Ranger / Valiant / DX100 etc. is on the web SOMEWHERE. I just can't find it any more. Can someone help find it? > I guess, buy the issue from ER. > For those who may or may not know, here's the complete ER Inde

Re: [AMRadio] Ranger... good news, bad news

2006-11-04 Thread Brian Carling
Larry and Jack, there is an article on how to do just that on the web somewhere. As the others have said, it is the best way to reduce your drive to the RF final. From: Peter Markavage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Why not just make the screen voltage adjustable by using either a > va

Re: [AMRadio] Factory Wired Ranger

2006-10-30 Thread Brian Carling
Wow - I see a Valiant there too and only $1275.00 ! > Please, take a look at this one: > http://amfone.net/Amforum/index.php?board=33.0 > > Thanks, > Rick/K5IZ > > __ > AMRadio mailing list > List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/

[AMRadio] FS: DIAL REDUCTION DRIVES

2006-10-28 Thread Brian Carling
panel is on 1-1/4" centers. The brass shaft is 1" long and overall dimensions are:1-1/2" across the mounting ears. Drive body is 1" diameter. Accomodates any normal 1/4" shaft on tuning device. Will sell for $12.00 each plus shipping. Picture and details at: http://www.af

Re: [AMRadio] Ranger stuff

2006-10-24 Thread Brian Carling
> Brian Carling wrote: > > Jack - the typical, normal HV winding of a plate > > transformer consists of this: > > > > RED/YELLOW = center tap. > > Problem is, this apparently isn't normal. > > The red leads go up to the function switch. Jack th

Re: [AMRadio] Ranger stuff

2006-10-24 Thread Brian Carling
Jack - the typical, normal HV winding of a plate transformer consists of this: RED/YELLOW = center tap. RED X 2 = HV AC to rectifier plates. Better check the schematic of the Ranger, but I am 99% sure that is going to be where they should go. Bry > Now I have a mystery. I am pulling out th

Re: [AMRadio] Octal Sockets.... more Ranger stuff

2006-10-22 Thread Brian Carling
Sometimes octal sockets will have less than 8 pins. If an application was for a tube that didn't use all the pins, then manufacturers would save money leaving one or two out. > > Question: can new pins be inserted into such a socket to > > repair it? If so, where would one get replacement pins?

[AMRadio] Re: dirt cheap chassis punch set

2006-10-19 Thread Brian
Hi Mark - I saw some of the comments about conduit etc. I have a set of these and they work fine for homebrew chassis work, at a fraction of the Greenlee price. I like 'em! On Thu Oct 19 08:59:39 PDT 2006, Mark Foltarz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > At you local Harbor Freight tool store > > Prin

Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion

2006-10-15 Thread Brian Carling
re are real bandwidth hogs -- a whopping 11 kHz for all of them). Yes to be fair, Clay - we DO need those kinds of reminders when venturing down into the nether regions of the bands! 73 - Brian, AF4K __ AMRadio mailing

Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion gone off topic

2006-10-15 Thread Brian Carling
Not so fast, Jim... Actually there was a video from a TV show recently where a ham sending a message via CW got a message through FASTER than a digityal message sent by more modern technical means. I am sure many of us saw that. It was shown on a national televised show. It made me VERY proud

Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion

2006-10-15 Thread Brian Carling
Use the delete key or learn how to use filters. Sure beats stifling discussions. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > How much longer are we going to drag this thread out? My in box is way > overloaded! Sounds like the rachet jaws on 3890! > > 73. > > John, W4AWM > Member AMI > __

Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion

2006-10-14 Thread Brian Carling
Date sent: Fri, 13 Oct 2006 19:30:27 -0400 From: Bob Maser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > That is a question that does not deserve an answer. But... you did! __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.ne

Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion

2006-10-14 Thread Brian Carling
I can see this is going to be a conversation like a lot you can hear on 75m SSB! NOt very deep - mostly more like: "DID" "DIDN'T!" "DID TOO!" Bob Maser in Tampa writes: > Yeah, right. > - Original Message - > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Icom, Kenwud, Yeasu > > > > > >> least).

Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion

2006-10-14 Thread Brian Carling
From: Bob Maser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > If AM is getting so popular, why aren't there any manufacturers > producing any equipment? Look at the function switch on most modern HF transceivers, Bob. There is usually a position marked "AM." ___

Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion

2006-10-14 Thread Brian Carling
From: "Todd, KA1KAQ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 500-1? I think you need to get on a bit more often, Bob. AM has made a > huge comeback over the last decade, and the 'gentleman's agreement' > you mention seems only to be respected by the AMers. Just check 3870 - > 3890 any night, you'l

Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion

2006-10-14 Thread Brian Carling
Actually no, AM has been used in the region of 3837 kHz for some time, and down around 7160 kHz too - hardly the to of the band. Why do you think it is wrong? > Considering the fact that you are outnumbered by 500 to 1 at any given time, > I would think it wise to stay up at the top of each ban

Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion

2006-10-14 Thread Brian Carling
Sorry Clay - I cannot grant your wish. DX stations all ove rthe world buy crystals from me. Besides I only have ONE crystal on 3790 kHz. Perhaps sanctions would work? (grin!) > Brian, > As an active AMer and 75M DXer, I request that you please not offer crystals > within 10 KHz of t

Re: [AMRadio] Phone band expansion

2006-10-12 Thread Brian Carling
following lower frequencies: 3615, 3645, 3655, 3686, 3700 kHz 3702, 3703, 3705, 3721, 3790 kHz 3800, 3805, 3810, 3816.8, 3820 kHz 3825, 3830, 3837, 3840 kHz Brian, AF4K __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/l

Re: [AMRadio] Amended rules (Dkt No.04-140)

2006-10-12 Thread Brian Carling
OK sorry guys - read further and saw what they are proposing. No opinion yet. > Hmmm - the 40m designation looks just like what we have now. > Did I miss something? > > > FCC Daily Digest > > Vol. 25 No. 196 > > October 11, 2006 > > > > THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY: > > > >

Re: [AMRadio] Amended rules (Dkt No.04-140)

2006-10-12 Thread Brian Carling
Hmmm - the 40m designation looks just like what we have now. Did I miss something? > FCC Daily Digest > Vol. 25 No. 196 > October 11, 2006 > > THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY: > > AMENDMENT OF PART 97 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES > GOVERNING THE AMATEUR RADIO SERVICES. > Amend

Re: [AMRadio] FOR SALE

2006-10-12 Thread Brian Carling
Say Rick & everyone... Do you have ANY idea how to DELETE old ads on that bulletin board? I have searched the site quite a bit and couldn't find out how to do that! From: Rick Brashear <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Please, take a look at the R-388/URR for sale at: > > http://amfon

[AMRadio] FS: Broadcast Band Crystals

2006-10-08 Thread Brian Carling
FOR SALE: AM Broadcast Band Crystals Great for testing transmitters and for other applications. Complete list of available frequencies at: http://www.af4k.com/BCB_crystals.htm Regards - Brian __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http

[AMRadio] FS: Isolation Transformer 1KW

2006-10-06 Thread Brian Carling
FOR SALE: 1000 watt Isolation Transformer. for 120V AC. by Northlake Engineering Co. Has four IEC outlets and heavy duty industrial power cable. Heavy gauge, light gray metal case with rubber feet. Like new condition. Has a nice breaker switch for power ON/OFF. Available for $45.00 plus ship

Re: [AMRadio] Best AM BoatanchorReceiver or AM RiceboxReceiver Discussion

2006-10-01 Thread Brian Carling
The SYNC-AM works EXTREMELY well on the Sony ICF-2010 receiver! > Hi Jim (JO): I have an R-75 also but only the stock filters. My S-AM has > rarely shown (if any) improvement. If I use my imagination, on weak signals, > the S-AM seems to work a little bit. Otherwise, especially with good head

[AMRadio] Best Boatanchor

2006-09-28 Thread Brian Carling
INTERESTING that two of us recommended the SX-101 I read your e-mail AFTER I sent mine! > You will get 100 different receivers from 100 people...My 2 favorites > are the SX101 Mark II and the > NC183D...Both great selectivity and great Audio... > > Bob W1PE > > -Original Message- > Fro

Re: [AMRadio] Best Boatanchor

2006-09-28 Thread Brian Carling
Hallicrafters SX-101 is a great receiver. I am not a big Hammarlund fan! > Hi Everyone, > > I am new to boatanchors and need some advice. I am beginning to collect > antique radios. I want suggestions on what my first one should be. I am > living in a duplex so a xmitter is out of the q

[AMRadio] Re: [MOPAGROUP] Re: GB> Request for Old Recordings

2006-09-24 Thread Brian Carling
gt; > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2006 4:36 PM > > Subject: R

RE: [AMRadio] VHF AM Group

2006-09-24 Thread Brian Carling
days but I could be mistaken. > Hey, Brian. What band...2M or 6M. Freq? -73- Peter > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Carling > Sent: Saturday, September 23, 2006 11:38 PM > To: Discussion of AM Radio in th

Re: [AMRadio] VHF AM Group

2006-09-23 Thread Brian Carling
There is a group on Sundays in the DC area. There is a new 2m AM group starting in the Tampa Bay area. You need to have at least two people to get something started. Then others will join. > I agree with the lowfer theory(good one). I cant hardly buy a 2 M AM contact. > 73 DE K0NG .. > > >

Re: [AMRadio] VHF AM Group

2006-09-23 Thread Brian Carling
You would be surprised. There are still MANY, MANY guys in the States using 6m, AM and 2m AM. > I just think most of us AM'ers over here are lowfers Brian ;) > > > > On 9/23/06, Brian Carling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Check out the VHF AM Group: > &

[AMRadio] VHF AM Group

2006-09-23 Thread Brian Carling
Check out the VHF AM Group: We are under-represented! They need some more USA participants on there! Welcome to the VHFam group at Yahoo! Groups. To learn more about the VHFam group, please visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VHFam To start sending messages to members of this group, simply send

[AMRadio] FS: Three More...

2006-09-23 Thread Brian Carling
s shipping For pictures and details see: http://www.af4k.com/miscpart.htm Thanks - Brian, AF4K __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailm

[AMRadio] FS: Misc. Cool Homebrew Parts etc.

2006-09-20 Thread Brian Carling
FOR SALE: Variety of Homebrew Parts etc. including: Vintage communication rcvr knobs. Some with spinners or military style etc. Two sets of 6 for $12 per set. see photo. Set of 4 Barry Electronics Shock Mounts $22 Small 24V DC pump - very handy $3 TOWER safety signs, new $2.00 Flexible coupli

[AMRadio] FS: 12-pin Connectors

2006-09-20 Thread Brian Carling
FOR SALE: 12-pin CINCH-JONES Power Connector - for Drake, Swan, Yaesu etc. These are the standard rectangular power plugs used for supplying power to rigs like the Yaesu FT-101E, Swan 350, Drake TR4, Kenwood 520 and many others. QTY 12 Available for $5.00 each For picture and details see: http:/

[AMRadio] FS: Realistic DX150A Receivers

2006-09-19 Thread Brian Carling
5.00 Other is complete... $45.00 Shipping additional. Reply by e-mail. 73 - Brian, AF4K __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth

Re: [AMRadio] VHS Video of AM Operators

2006-09-19 Thread Brian Carling
Way back, in the early 90's, when dawn AM roundtabling on 1888-KHz --- > spearheaded by none other than Dick (W2UJR) --- was in vogue, Brian (WB8JBT) > got the notion to start a "pass around" VHS video tape of the different > "regulars". Every participant who r

Re: [AMRadio] Vintage recordings and preservation

2006-09-18 Thread Brian Carling
ately? John/BXO? I know he used to > mention on the air that he had quite a library of tapes, however that > has been a long time ago. > > I have also posted a message similar to this on amfone.net... > > > Brian / w5ami > > -- > "There is nothing more uncommon t

[AMRadio] FS: Gonset Commander Mod Xfmr

2006-09-10 Thread Brian Carling
FOR SALE: T2 Modulation Transformer for Gonset Commander. Works with Push-pull 7C5 or 6V6 tubes for about 15-20 watts, using simple cathode bias. Tested, and working fine, good condition with mounting hardware. Available for $22.00 plus shipping _

Re: [AMRadio] 6 meter AM

2006-09-06 Thread Brian Carling
Sadly I must report that the Central Florida Tuesday evening net on 50.4 MHz AM has migrated to SSB. Perhaps I can help revive AM in this area with some other guys if life slows down a little for me. Does anyone know if the DC AREA 6m AM net is still going? I think it started over 40 years ago

[AMRadio] VHF AM REPORT - 2m Amplitude Modulation

2006-09-05 Thread Brian Carling
Two Meter AM is going strong in Europe. Here's a report about some cross-channel contacts from the Netherlands to England etc. on 144 MHz AM! Looks like they use 144.55 MHz there, just up from our 144.450 MHz calling frequency. Some of you with the old tube 2m AM rigs would be surprised what yo

RE: [AMRadio] crystals for broadcast transmitter

2006-08-31 Thread Brian Carling
is required! The following AM frequencies are readily available: FT243: 3800, 3805, 3810, 3816.8, 3825, 3830, 3837, 3840 kHz 3855, 3865, 3870, 3875, 3880, 3885, 3890, 3900 kHz 3912.5, 3915, 3930, 3935, 3940, 3948, 3983, 3993, 3996.3 kHz. Many of these are also available as HC6U types. E-mail me

Re: [AMRadio] crystals for broadcast transmitter

2006-08-31 Thread Brian Carling
e RCA model number of the oven/holder? > >Also - an 807 is the oscillator, IIRC. > > >And Brian Carling (on this list) sells crystals, but they'd most likely > need to be modified to fit in the existing fixture. > > >Perhpas someone wh

Re: [AMRadio] Fraud on E-bay

2006-08-31 Thread Brian Carling
From: Don Merz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > This guy just looks like someone who doesn't know what > he is doing and is trying to remain anonymous. Just an > idiot, probably not a fraudster, IMHO. He probably > found the pic in a google search and that saved him > from having to take o

Re: [AMRadio] DX 60 Circuit breaker

2006-08-26 Thread Brian Carling
> at the power plug. > > 73, > > VY2WU > > __ > AMRadio mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html > Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net &g

[AMRadio] FS: Reduction drives

2006-08-26 Thread Brian Carling
PLEASE REPLY ONLY TO THE SELLER AND NOT TO THE WHOLE LIST! FOR SALE: VERNIER REDUCTION DRIVES by JACKSON BROTHERS. Brand new dial drives for 1/4" shaft. Extra nice brass construction. These are units with a 5:1 or 6:1 tuning ratio. These are the same as used in the Heathkit HW-101 transceiver

Re: [AMRadio] Cool tubes

2006-08-23 Thread Brian Carling
If anyone wants to experiment I have two brand new, in the box, never-used metal 6L6 tubes!! Reasonable price or will swap for two brand new RCA 6L6GC tubes in their boxes. PLEASE RESPOND ONLY VIA PRIVATE E-MAIL - NOT to this list! Brian, AF4K > After a discussion about crazy application

[AMRadio] FS: Dow Key Relay

2006-08-20 Thread Brian Carling
FOR SALE: DOW-KEY ANTENNA CHANGEOVER RELAY. Brand new Dow Key relay model 60-230442 with external DPDT muting contacts. 12V operation. Has three standard SO-239 connectors. QTY 1 available for $42.00 plus shipping. Picture and details at: http://www.af4k.com/miscpart.htm

[AMRadio] FS: Rechargeable Batteries

2006-08-18 Thread Brian Carling
- 12V at 2.3 AH - $3.00 QTY 2 - UNIPOWER 6 V at 2.8 AH - $2.00 each Thanks for reading & 73 - Brian

[AMRadio] FS: KW ISOLATION TRANSFORMER

2006-08-15 Thread Brian Carling
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THE LIST. REPLY TO SENDER ONLY. FOR SALE: 1000 watt Isolation Transformer. for 120V AC. by Northlake Engineering Co. Has four IEC outlets and heavy duty industrial power cable. Heavy gauge, light gray metal case with rubber feet. Like new condition. Has a nice breaker s

[AMRadio] FS: 52UF at 4400V DC capacitors

2006-08-15 Thread Brian Carling
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THE LIST. ONLY TO SENDER! FOR SALE: 52 uF at 4400 V DC oil-filled capacitors. These are recently manufactured Non-PCB caps that look like new. They come with the protection resistor to prevent any dangerous charges building up during storage. Individually rated and ma

[AMRadio] FS: Isolation Transformer

2006-08-07 Thread Brian Carling
FOR SALE: 1000 watt Isolation Transformer. for 120V AC. by Northlake Engineering Co. Has four IEC outlets and heavy duty industrial power cable. Heavy gauge, light gray metal case with rubber feet. Like new condition. Has a nice breaker switch for power ON/OFF. Available for $45.00 plus s

[AMRadio] FS: E.F. Johnson 6N2 VFO

2006-07-15 Thread Brian Carling
private e-mail, not to the list. 73 de AF4K, Brian

[AMRadio] FS: $5 Ham Radio & Electronic items

2006-07-15 Thread Brian Carling
FOR SALE - E-MAIL ME PRIVATELY ABOUT THESE $5 Items to sell - most of these are new items Mobile Antenna Ball Mount, used. Two USA Cables Two HDMI Cables 4 Classic Radio Knobs, some used. 100 Watt low pass filter, stops TVI, SO-239 connectors. Antenna Relay with three SO-239 Connecto

Re: [AMRadio] Re: Value of Homebrew RIgs

2006-07-14 Thread Brian Carling
From: "Todd, KA1KAQ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I wonder how you got interested in radio, Brian? Was it from seeing > some metal boxes on a shelf somewhere, or actually seeing/hearing > radio in operation that caught your attention? Seeing them in operation

Re: [AMRadio] Re: Value of Homebrew RIgs

2006-07-13 Thread Brian Carling
te to others, so spend it while you can! > > Todd, KA1KAQ > Publisher of Nothing Beyond Personal Opinion > Overtaxed and Afflicted with Old Radio Disease > No Website, No PayPal. (o: > __ > AMRadio mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html > Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net > AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net > AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb >

Re: [AMRadio] do not ground tower

2006-06-14 Thread Brian Carling
MRadio mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html > Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net > AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net > AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb >

Re: [AMRadio] do not ground tower

2006-06-14 Thread Brian Carling
istinfo/amradio > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html > Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net > AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net > AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb >

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