Re: [AMRadio] DX 60 mods

I concur with NØDGN's comments about the W3CK mods. I applied them to my DX-60 and everything works fb. I've used it with an SB-200 and received good reports. Bob, if there are other DX-60 mods he did not publish I'd certainly like to read them if that's possible/appropriate. And Dick, K

Re: [AMRadio] Modulator question.

Hi Brian, Do you have a modulation scheme in mind? i.e., high-level, plate or controlled carrier or others While "rolling your own" can be done and certainly is rewarding when the whole magilla finally works...there might be other avenues to explore. For example, there are rigs

Re: [AMRadio] DX100 question

Ken. Go for it! Nice rig. 73 Chuck W4MIL -Original Message- From: Ken Zuercher To: AMRadio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, Mar 23, 2010 12:18 am Subject: [AMRadio] DX100 question Is $100 a good going rate for a DX100 these days? I have a friend with one to ell me with littl

Re: [AMRadio] Johnson Viking II Mods

I have to concur with Dave, W4QCU, on this one. I restored my Viking II and implemented the mods described in Electric Radio. Easy to do and the rig performed nicely. If you don't have the ER mags, check the N9OO website for the ER index and back issues can be ordered from the ER website. Be

[AMRadio] Radio Broadcast magazine files

I'm thinking it was W1PE who published the URL for this fine series of publications. Bob, thanks. And to whomever did the original uploads, a hearty thanks. As a former Broadcast engineer I appreciate fully the history that made AM broadcasting what it was, and is, today. I downloaded the

Re: [AMRadio] Is the novelty of the "new" 40m bandwearing offalready?

Bob, Nice comments.? I'm finishing up restoration of a Collins 32V-2 and hope to have it in the shack soon.? Will be looking for you.? I'm south of you in Palm Coast, so maybe we'll hear each other. 73 Chuck W4MIL -Original Message- From: Bob Carpenter To: 'Discussion of AM

Re: [AMRadio] Apache Audio Drive Transformer

What is the part number stamped on the trannie?? If it's the same as the DX-100, I may have one.? I have a bunch of DX-100 parts if anyone needs something. 73 Chuck W4MIL -Original Message- From: Donald R. R Moore To: AMRadio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 3:09 pm Sub

Re: [AMRadio] B&W 850A coil Assembly

GM Jerry, I have an original B&W 850A. I count 12 turns on the section you referenced. I had to repair mine also.maybe the same manure spreader fellow owned it at one time. hi hi Hope this helps. 73 Chuck W4MIL -Original Message- From: Gerald Stockinger To: AMRadio@mailma

Re: [AMRadio] DRAKE 2B`

Hi Bob, I have a 2-A... the mute setting should be the same as the 2-B.  First, when using "mute" function, the front panel switch should be left in STBY. The external relay you use should be GROUNDED on RECEIVE and OPEN on STANDBY. Sequence of the relay contacts should be such that

Re: [AMRadio] I'll vote for 7190

There used to be a reasonable amount of activity on 7290 here in Florida.  It's slowed somewhat, probably due to propagation.  We start seeing carrier from the SWBC as early as 1pm Eastern time here on the coast.  Radio Beijing really booms in around that frequency by late afternoon.   I'll v

Re: [AMRadio] Broadcast transmitter rescue Update

Hi Al, Thanks for sharing the photos and story of the 20V-2.? My first job as CE of an AM outlet in Kentucky was working on a 300J which we converted to the 20V-2 when the FCC gave us authority to go 1kw.? I spent many fine hours working with the transmitter which seldom, if ever, gave us muc

Re: [AMRadio] W4RCW

What a tragic messagethankfully Carl and his wife were not injured. Sad about the dog also. Best of luck to Carl and hopefully he will be able to rebuild and salvage some or all of his fine gear. Thanks for posting this. 73 Chuck, W4MIL Palm Coast -Original Message- Fr

[AMRadio] Socket for the 250TH

Thanks to Dave, W6NSE, for providing the needed socket. Guess I'll have to break down now and build the amplifier. Most of all, the true spirit of ham radio shines through when one ham needs an old part...and a generous ham takes time to respond and offer one. Thanks again, Dave.

[AMRadio] 250TH Socket

The recent comments about using a 6C21 prompted me to dig out my one and only 250TH. The CQ article from 1959 gave me even more initiative so I'm thinking of building that final Only thing is, I don't have a socket for the 250TH. Anyone have an extra in the junk box that you

Re: [AMRadio] QST, Tubes, et. al..

Just subcribe to ELECTRIC RADIO..that's all you need. Ray does a fantastic job with that publication and it has just about the right content each month. If everyone who loves AM and BA's would just get ERthen QST wouldn't be an issue. (no pun intended) Ther

[AMRadio] Re: Artificial Aerial Licence

Good afternoon Roger and all Your brief comments about licencing and the BBC brought to mind the certification decals I've encountered on three of my early English Crystal Sets. Each of the sets have not only the BBC decals, but the serial numbers are "stamped" into the

Re: [AMRadio] Recapping a DX-100

GM Bob, Congrats on scoring a nice DX-100. I don't know of any "kits" for recapping but there may be some. I've restored two over the past few months including the one I have on the air right now. I bought the HV caps from MOUSER electronics in Texas. Don't expect to replace the electroly

Re: [AMRadio] NE1S web pages overhaul

Hi Larry, It loads a bit slow, but sure is a neat compilation. Thanks for sharing BA info/memories like these. 73 de W4MIL Chuck -Original Message- From: jeremy-ca <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service ; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Glowbugs

Re: [AMRadio] bandplan thoughts

"They have their own people to do that when THEY feel it's appropriate" Kinda sums it up.. The ones of us who subscribe to the AM reflector have seen, in print, the rather nasty note the Great Lakes director penned. And, we've seen the pages of QST and the ARRL Newsletter devo

Re: [AMRadio] bandplan thoughts

Well, Pete: You're a great spokesperson for the ARRL, IMHO. You make the case I speak of. The ARRL will, in conjunction with their advertisers, promote a mode/band plan schedule that will alllow the manufacturers to profit nicely. (Insert here.more QST ad revenues) They

Re: [AMRadio] bandplan thoughts

I have to agree with Steve.other than the always present "eager beavers" who will attempt to direct all other amateurs to follow the new IARU bandplan, the fallout from this escapade will not be immediate. It's what comes down the road. Where the ARRL failed a couple of year

[AMRadio] A second apology.........

Guys and gals, I'm just not in tune with the "reply" vs. "reply all" button. But since I'm not disparaging anyone, the message to W1PE can be enjoyed by all. I'll see if I can get this "convention" down and do better. Sri for occupying extra (x-2) BW on the reflector. 73 C

Re: [AMRadio] Crystal Mic Elements

Hello Bob, Two items. Do you still have the CBS Volumax for sale? How much? Do you still need tubes for the Gonset G-76? BTW, why am I thinking the modulators and final are different. I sold my G-76 (kick my ass for doing so) but I have extra tubes in the shack. I vaguely rem

Re: [AMRadio] Crystal Mic Elements

Some of the mic elements available for a "reasonable" (read this cheap) price perform fb and others do not. It's often a matter of checking them through a good amplifier and watching the upper and lower levels of response. I'm fortunate to have an original D-104 that sounds great and meets th

[AMRadio] apologies

My apologies to the list...last transmission was not intended for the list in general. Fat fingers and a slow brain took over the process and I goofed. best 73 de W4MIL Chuck More new features than ever. Check ou

Re: [AMRadio] Wanted: 9-pin accessory plug for Ranger I

Hi John, Tnx for the reply. Fate has played it's hand again..there is one "in the mail" to me as we speak. Hi Hi I searched Mouser and Digi-Key earlier, but came up empty handed. That 9-pin plug is an odd-ball as you know. Best 73 es Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you a

Re: [AMRadio] 12/07

FB Mark for this message. So many no longer remember this day... best 73 de W4MIL Chuck Palm Coast, FL -Original Message- From: Mark Foltarz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: amradio@mailman.qth.net; amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 8:13 am Subject: [AMRadio] 12/07

[AMRadio] Wanted: 9-pin accessory plug for Ranger I

Well, from the lack of responses I'm guessing this must be one of the rarest parts known to the AM community. So one final request... Anyone who may have an extra/not needed 9-pin male plug for the accessory socket on the Ranger I (and would be willing to part with i) please cont

[AMRadio] EFJ Ranger I accessory plug needed

GM to the list.. Still looking for the 9-pin (male) plug for the RANGER I accessory socket. Anyone have one they don't need? The restored Ranger is eagerly awaiting. 73 de W4MIL Chuck Palm Coast, FL More

Re: [AMRadio] Re: AMRadio Digest, Vol 46, Issue 112

FWIW, I'm seeing the "squished" left mail also. But only with the AM reflector. Others are normal to my QTH. -Original Message- From: Bob Peters <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: 'Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service' Sent: Sat, 1 Dec 2007 9:53 am Subject: RE: [AMRadio] Re: AMRa

Re: [AMRadio] Re: Beer can silliness

GE Brett (and the group), You're correct..not much of interest. Let me contribute to the boredom, if I may. My post asking for 4.7uh RF chokes for the RANGER I restoration were met with "order them from". So, I rolled my own. Probably the only person in Florida to visit a Radio S

[AMRadio] WTB.......... Ranger I RF chokes

GM to the list. I'm abt to finish up on a RANGER I restoration and need three (3) 4.7 uh RF chokes. These are the molded chokes with the Yellow/Violet banding. I can get chokes, but just wanted to keep the rig as close to original as possible. Anyone have a junker/donor? 73 de W4MIL Chu

Re: [AMRadio] Subscribe to the ARRL ?

Individual mileages may vary on this subject, but a letter, sent via USPS Registered Mail, Return Receipt Requested, will most likely not result in it being tossed. The ARRL doesn't know if it's a donation, subscription or garbage. Doubtful they will trash anything resembling "business". We

[AMRadio] Wanted..... 9 pin connector

GE to the group. Just abt to finish up a RANGER I and need an item. Anyone have one of the 9-pin (male) plugs for the accessory socket? Pls reply off the list. Thanks for looking. 73 de W4MIL Chuck Email and

Re: [AMRadio] Receivers

N5OP and the group, Great question here we use a Collins R-390a as our primary rx. In addition, I use a DRAKE 2A with the 2AQ (q-multiplier) and a Collins 75S-3. The 390A has proven to be a top notch choice. Mine is original with only the requisite capacitor changes being m

[AMRadio] Small(est) rigs with 6146 final

Interesting comments thus far on this thread. I'd like to nominate another rig, the GLOBE HG-303, that uses a single 6146. It's a compact CW rig and well built. The "matching" VFO is the GLOBE V-10. Cabinets exactly the same size for both. Interestingly, the HG-303 is designed for easy add

Re: [AMRadio] 20V-3 FS in SW Virginia

Try QTH.COMworks there. Chuck W4MIL -Original Message- From: David Knepper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service Sent: Sun, 26 Aug 2007 12:00 pm Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 20V-3 FS in SW Virginia Your number does not come up on QT

Re: [AMRadio] Average OP Age

I'm inclined to go along with the crowd on this one... About all of the operators I know are 60+. Myself included. And for the memories of the FCC examiner.. I took my First Phone Commercial test at the old Federal Court House in Miami in 1963. Now that (and the Second Cl

[AMRadio] WTB DX-100 items

GA to the list. I'm restoring my DX-100 in an effort to get back on AM in the very near future. I'm looking for 2 or 3 of the Grey knobs for it. Not the large ones, just the ones likes used on the vol control and the CW-Phone switch. I'd like to locate an original loading cap for the DX-10

Re: [AMRadio] Last Plea for Capacitor

Rick, Send me a picture... 73 de W4MIL Chuck -Original Message- From: Rick Brashear <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: 'Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service' Sent: Wed, 23 May 2007 7:30 pm Subject: [AMRadio] Last Plea for Capacitor Okay guys... I have run full circle

[AMRadio] BC-1T

I''d like to get K5 if I can find a replacement, don't know the type yet, however it appears to be an octal plug-in. I've got other rigs that supply both LV and filament voltage as soon as they are turn on, however I wonder if anyone has some ideas of why I would really need K5 in the Gates, that

[AMRadio] Wiring issues for BC-1T

I've been reading the Gates BC-1T manual and found two instances where they state that #4 wire should be used. One says: "3) ...provide #4 or larger primary wiring from entrance box to transmitter". The other is about carrier shift at 100% modulation: "9) Carrier shift: 3% or less between 0 a

Re: [AMRadio] antenna tuners...

Brett... How about an EF Johnson Matchbox? Not a bad tuner at all. Functional and versatile. Vitually plug-n-play. Better still, find a c.1950's Handbook or W6SAI's book(s) and design one. Troll ebay using the "ham radio" search and "parts" as your subject. A good RF switch wil

Re: [AMRadio] RE: W2VJZ Estate Sale - DX100's Galore & Other Stuff

I was transferred from my native South to the NE back in the 70's. Worked in Manhattan (WTC) for two years but lived in Berkeley Heights about 15 minutes from Liberty Corners. If that real estate is really 28 acres, forget the structures. The land alone in that little township is worth more

Re: [AMRadio] ARRL changes: League dumps threat to AM

Well said Eddy.. Far too many in the USA are oblivious to the fact that Government (local, state and federal) and the politically correct mouth-breathers who support their actions are slowly consuming our freedoms and regulating everything to death. Ham radio is right in that mix.

Re: [AMRadio] 4-400 first made when?

Brad and the group, My posting said 20Jno such animal to my knowledge. My age is allowing the thoughts of the 20V2 and the 300J to run together. I should have said, "the transmitter was a Collins 300J and the upgrade made it a 20V-2." Now I feel better. I'm reasonably sure

Re: [AMRadio] 4-400 first made when?

I've not researched the 4-400, but I can say for sure we replaced the 4-125's with 4-400's when we upgraded our broadcast transmitter from .25kw to 1kw around 1961. The transmitter was a Collins, 20J and the upgrade made it a 20V-2. 73 de W4MIL Chuck -Original Message- From: [EMAI