RE: [AMRadio] Re; Recordings of old AM QSOs

2007-12-28 Thread John Coleman
Sorry Guys: My ISP SMTP says it is too large to even send out so I will either need to get the server back up or break it up into smaller pieces. Give me another day 73 John -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of VJB Sent: Friday

[AMRadio] Manual for Gates Stereo Statesman Audio Console

2007-12-27 Thread John King
I am still looking for a manual and any available technical documentation for my Gates Stereo Statesman Broadcast Audio Console. I plan to use it with my Amateur AM Ham transmitters. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated. 73, John, K5PGW

RE: [AMRadio] Recordings of old AM QSOs

2007-12-27 Thread John Coleman
Correction: "MP3" 64 bit mono 12 meg file -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Coleman Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 7:05 PM To: 'Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service' Subject: [AMRadio] Recordings of old

[AMRadio] Recordings of old AM QSOs

2007-12-27 Thread John Coleman
to receive it by email for posting and or editing as my web server is down now? John, WA5BXO __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http

[AMRadio] Rectifier tubes

2007-12-18 Thread John King
Can another tube such as 5Y3 or 5U4 be substituted for 5Z4? Have you done it? 73, John, K5PGW Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs

[AMRadio] Elmer

2007-12-15 Thread John Lyles
iring me and encouraging me, showing me their hobbies, and influencing me to become a nerd/geek in my own right. Also my father for continuing to introduce me to his friends who were hams, even though he wasn't. Happy Holiday to all, John

Re: [AMRadio] Todd's redhead and some news

2007-12-15 Thread John Flood
Thanks Bill, I don't think that I'll procrastinate another 7 years John - Original Message From: Bill Horne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service Sent: Friday, December 14, 2007 7:53:05 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Todd's redhea

Re: [AMRadio] Todd's redhead and some news

2007-12-15 Thread John Flood
Thanks will do! Merry Christmas to you and yours as well! - Original Message From: K3PID <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service Sent: Friday, December 14, 2007 8:15:28 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Todd's redhead and some news Congratulations! On to the Extr

[AMRadio] Todd's redhead and some news

2007-12-14 Thread John Flood
.. ther is another storm on the way this weekend what better way to warm up my hands then on top of the SP-600 / R390A / or Valliant.. Be warned, you guys are really stuck with me now Happy __ (insert your winter festival) John Flood KB1FQG/AG __

RE: [AMRadio] Crystal Mic Elements

2007-12-10 Thread John Coleman
Thanks to all that replied about the microphone elements. I have some stuff to look at now. John __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http

RE: [AMRadio] Crystal Mic Elements for Otis

2007-12-10 Thread John Coleman
Mean while I thought it would be a good idea to get his two D104s all up and running again. John -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Geoff/W5OMR Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2007 6:56 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service S

[AMRadio] Crystal Mic Elements

2007-12-08 Thread John Coleman
Does anyone know if someone is making and selling the cartridges for the D104. John, WA5BXO __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http

RE: [AMRadio] How to ID a swinging choke?

2007-12-08 Thread John Coleman
istor are equal. The value of the resistor is then measured and this is the inductive reactance of the choke at 60HZ. The actual inductance in Henrys can then be calculated. Where H = R/376.8 (formula good for 60HZ only) John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[

RE: [AMRadio] How to ID a swinging choke?

2007-12-08 Thread John Coleman
was all gone before adjusting the gap or changing the meter probe points. Thanks still to Don as I am still using it. I am sure some type of test facility could be constructed for this with some imagination John Coleman, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:

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

2007-12-06 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
Chuck, I saw a post several months back that someone said they were for sale -- but forget which company? I'll keep thinking... 73, John At 08:56 AM 12/6/2007, you wrote: Well, from the lack of responses I'm guessing this must be one of the rarest parts known to the AM community

[AMRadio] 6CA7/EL34 replacements

2007-12-06 Thread John King
se sold by Antique Radio Supply under the brand names of JJ Electronics and Valve Art ??? Thanks for reading. 73, John, K5PGW Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it n

[AMRadio] EL34/6CA7 temporary test replacements?

2007-12-06 Thread John King
I may have some 5881s. I am ordering 6CA7/EL34 tubes, but would like to troubleshoot and have modulator ready when the tubes get here. If you can answer my question, it will be greatly appreciated. 73, J

RE: [AMRadio] Part 15 Devices

2007-12-03 Thread John Coleman
If it is one of the plasma screens, they are known for noise from DC to light. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Wilhite Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2007 1:36 PM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: [AMRadio] Part 15

Re: [AMRadio] Ham Radio Humor

2007-11-28 Thread John Flood
list it as Used, As Is, No Returns. Most wives probably would list us as Defective and Please, No Returns Pete, wa2cwa On Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:12:13 -0800 (PST) John Flood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Todd, > > Don't tell the XYL I'm worth ten bucks or she will try to sel

Re: [AMRadio] Ham Radio Humor

2007-11-28 Thread John Flood
Todd, Don't tell the XYL I'm worth ten bucks or she will try to sell me on ebay. John Flood KB1FQG - Original Message From: "Todd, KA1KAQ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 12:50:44 PM Su

Re: [AMRadio] 813's Price Correction

2007-11-26 Thread John Leer
Bob, are they NOS or used? John w4wsz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 813's $20.00 each Buy 6 for $120.00 and shipping is free. 73, Bob,W4WSZ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must r

Re: [AMRadio] NC 183 mil VLF receiver for sale

2007-11-26 Thread John Flood
standard units from you and rework them or, as I suspect, did you guys build a special version for them? John KB1FQG - Original Message From: jeremy-ca <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 10:52:43 PM Subje

[AMRadio] SB10 meter needed

2007-11-25 Thread John Lyles
Does anyone have a Heathkit SB10 sideband adapter (nonworking is fine) that they would be willing to part out? Specifically I need the meter. 73 John K5PRO __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules

Re: [AMRadio] Please help me identify a really nice old keyer

2007-11-23 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
been, check back to my web page, I just added the schematic from a 1964 handbook. http://www.eht.com/oldradio/k2tqn/keyer/index.htm 73, John __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): ht

[AMRadio] AM and other modes

2007-11-22 Thread john
7;ll probably always enjoy fixing up Yet Another Old Radio, but I certainly dont feel "beholden" to AM only operations. 73 John K5MO __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): ht

[AMRadio] Please help me identify a really nice old keyer

2007-11-22 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
Please help me identify a really nice old keyer (from the 1960s I'll guess.) The photos are here: http://www.eht.com/oldradio/k2tqn/keyer/index.htm Thanks, 73, John Dilks, K2TQN __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AM

Re: [AMRadio] Old-Timer AMers?

2007-11-22 Thread John Lawson
er if I can sit for the Extra test and then upgrade to ATP, or something cool like that... sure be a lot less work/time/money. ;} HIHI! Here's wishing everyone a really nice weekend, long or short, filled with activities or pleasantly quiet (as it is here)... Cheers J

[AMRadio] ham bio + thanks for mouse traps

2007-11-22 Thread John Lyles
x 1/4 mile away, and let loose. One was too far gone, became road kill and the other scamped to safety. A lot better results than the usual Victor traps with peanut butter I have to say! And a lot easier to empty. Happy Holiday to all an

RE: [AMRadio] Cheater cords

2007-11-16 Thread John Coleman
assis overhaul. I don't remember how many tubes were in it, 25 or 30. It used the "I and Q" color demod circuit where they had separate color bandpass amps for each of the two phases. That chassis was a nightmare but boy did it look good when done. John Coleman, WA5BXO -

RE: [AMRadio] Re:Modulator Plate Voltage

2007-11-13 Thread John Coleman
er to build a bigger modulator with its own power supply of the required voltage than it is to try to find a modulation XFMR with the "turns ratio" that you want. That is when equipment size is not important. John Coleman, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [AMRadio] Re:Reactor Wanted

2007-11-13 Thread John Coleman
t you want in low frequency response but it sure requires less choke. Getting a lot of performance in a small space is always tricky and I was never good at it. Good luck Ben. John Coleman, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ben

[AMRadio] 2 Rangers, Valiant, Ameritron ATR-15 tuner for sale

2007-11-10 Thread John Lawson
even via ... (shudder) UPS!!! Make offers, especially on all at once...probably best to email me privately about the rigs... more info and any pics you wish can be sent that way. Next stop: eBay on this stuff don

Re: [AMRadio] Receive Preamp question

2007-11-04 Thread John
I did notice the Emeco PT-3. It seemed like it would do good on 20 and up like I need. I would love to be able to put together a good preamp. Is there a kit or a place to find info on a good one. I'm not the best person to put one together but have a friend who might be able to get me started. --

Re: [AMRadio] Receive Preamp question

2007-11-04 Thread John
ought about the MFJ 959C... John W5HG --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > >Does anyone have a good recommendation for a preamp > to > >help my radio receive better. > > It depends to some degree on what receiver you're > using, and the bands > of interest. On t

[AMRadio] Receive Preamp question

2007-11-04 Thread John
Does anyone have a good recommendation for a preamp to help my radio receive better. Thanks for any suggestions. John W5HG __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

[AMRadio] two great Old Radios - please take a look

2007-10-31 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
Item - <http://arrl.auctionanything.com//Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=893775&_UserReference=D1D0771446B57E1CDD26791857B547292BFA>893775 73, John Dilks, K2TQN __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMR

[AMRadio] Re: GB> Re: IARU bandplan

2007-10-25 Thread john
An absurd proposition that must not be accepted John K5MO At 10:04 AM 10/24/2007, Glen Zook wrote: 5 KHz for CW by everyone but Amateur Extra Class operators! Glen, K9STH --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A few interesting notes on the new IARU HF bandplan for 40 meters : 7070 kHz is

RE: [AMRadio] Eico 730

2007-10-24 Thread John Coleman
. John __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post

RE: [AMRadio] Johnson Valiant Audio Driver Xfmr - Wake Up Call

2007-10-22 Thread John Coleman
IS this what you need? http://wa5bxo.shacknet.nu/HAMPICTURES/AB1%20Audio%20driver%20XFMR.jpg and http://wa5bxo.shacknet.nu/HAMPICTURES/AB1%20Driver%20XFMR.jpg These are driver XFMRs for grids of 807, 6146, etc. And running class AB1. Nearly any driver tube that can handle a load down to 10K

[AMRadio] Inexpensive KW1

2007-10-20 Thread John Lyles
boxes. May the richest win all. 73 John K5PRO __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amr

Re: [AMRadio] Festering fleas!

2007-10-18 Thread John Flood
L PROTECTED]> wrote: > John Flood wrote: > > I'd better stop before the Gods of AM suck the electrolyte from my caps as > > punishment for playing with FM stuff. > > > Well, let's see...analog TV transmitters are AM... ...and loaded with goo

Re: [AMRadio] HAMFEST REMINDER --- THIS SUNDAY

2007-10-18 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
Hi John, Well I have been a member of MAARC for maybe 15 years, probably more. But I don't get there often enough to get to know more than a couple of the members. What they are doing here with the combined meet is what I have been talking about for a couple of years. I think it i

Re: AWA Re: [AMRadio] HAMFEST REMINDER --- THIS SUNDAY

2007-10-18 Thread John Flood
#x27;s allowed are BC-611's on 3885KC John Flood KB1FQG __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amra

[AMRadio] Festering fleas!

2007-10-18 Thread John Flood
tarting.I'd better stop before the Gods of AM suck the electrolyte from my caps as punishment for playing with FM stuff. John Flood KB1FQG __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read

Re: [AMRadio] HAMFEST REMINDER --- THIS SUNDAY

2007-10-18 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
Hi John, I'm planning to attend and am looking forward to it. Tnx for the warning on being early. 73, John Dilks, K2TQN At 10:20 PM 10/17/2007, you wrote: Here is a reminder to all amateur radio operators of a free vintage hamfest to be held in Davidsonville, MD this Sunday. If you r

[AMRadio] Amateur Radio Vet Turns 100

2007-10-17 Thread John Lyles
Article in today Mobile Radio Technology about Ham in Beaver, PA, since 1921. http://mrtmag.com/mag/radio_amateur_radio_vet/ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amra

[AMRadio] For Sale - 2 Rangers and a Valiant

2007-10-15 Thread John Lawson
fine, delivery within a reasonable radius is also available for a suitable bribe. Cheers John KB6SCO PS: I'll be travelling quite a bit this week, so be patient if I don't get right back to you in 10 minutes ;}

[AMRadio] IARU/ARRL bandplan

2007-10-14 Thread john
got torpedoed. John K5MO __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net

[AMRadio] Re: GB> Re: IARU bandplan

2007-10-14 Thread john
At 10:46 AM 10/14/2007, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: IMHO, that change took place about 27 years ago. What happened was that a new Administration made good on their campaign promises to "get the government off your back" It's almost like a vast, right wing conspir

[AMRadio] RE: GB> Re: IARU bandplan

2007-10-13 Thread john
The entire thing is, from a practical standpoint completely unenforceable, even if adopted. My CE20 will soldier on. John K5MO __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net

RE: [AMRadio] Re: GB> Re: IARU bandplan

2007-10-13 Thread John Coleman
less restrictions the better. John, WA5BXO __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help:

[AMRadio] HV - low current rectifiers

2007-10-10 Thread John Coleman
am going through my stuff and find I have a lot of old TV tubes so if anyone is in need of one please holler. I do have some sweep tubes left but not a lot except in things like 34 volts and 42 volt etc, which few folks want. At any rate check with me before buying as I will be getting ri

RE: [AMRadio] Panasonic microwave oven parts for radio

2007-10-10 Thread John Coleman
. Getting rid of the 60HZ power XFMR gets rid of a lot of 60HZ loop current in the chassis and cabling but does require some extra filtering and bypassing to get rid of the high frequency ripple and harmonic radiation. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

[AMRadio] Panasonic microwave oven parts for radio

2007-10-10 Thread John Lyles
ght eventually be reconfigured to make a nice tube power supply. John K5PRO - > Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2007 14:08:07 -0500 > From: "Rick Brashear" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [AMRadio] Microwave > This is a tad off topic, but still has roots in radio. My microwave bit the

[AMRadio] Surplus Conversion manuals

2007-10-05 Thread John Lyles
Gads I haven't seen those in years. I have one of them from long ago, passed on to me by an elmer. Its kind of fun to look at the ART13 and BC375, etc again. Vol III is great, with W6SAIs editorship. John K5PRO __ Our Main We

Re: [AMRadio] New England Amateur Radio Festival (NEAR-Fest II) Events Schedule

2007-10-01 Thread John Flood
OOps!! sorry for the error that should have gone to Todd directly! - Original Message From: John Flood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service Sent: Monday, October 1, 2007 1:22:00 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] New England Amateur Radio Festival (NEAR-F

Re: [AMRadio] New England Amateur Radio Festival (NEAR-Fest II) Events Schedule

2007-10-01 Thread John Flood
you still have time tp process it? In any event thanks continue to go out to you guys! John Flood KB1FQG __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home

[AMRadio] W5DIR

2007-10-01 Thread John Coleman
facility there that he was most active. I was proud to be know as a friend of Rays. John, WA5BXO __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home

[AMRadio] Resonant Choke for HV PS

2007-09-30 Thread John Lyles
ly no bleeder is needed, except to discharge the caps when it is switched off. 73 John K5PRO > I found this discussion on another list, but it covers (in depth) choke > input power supplies and tuned chokes, which is what I think the > Original Poster was trying to do. > > *I*

[AMRadio] Ham Radio on TV show The Unit

2007-09-27 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
s who smoke and have husky voices) are hams. It was a funny episode where they were looking for a new boyfriend via radio, as I recall. 73, John Dilks, K2TQN At 07:37 PM 9/26/2007, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wow - I just saw a recent 2007 episode of "The Simpsons" on TV and it involved ha

RE: [AMRadio] NC-183D Alignment questions help

2007-09-26 Thread John Coleman
form with glue to lower the frequency. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Van K7VS Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 11:04 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service Subject: [AMRadio] NC-183D Alignment questions help

[AMRadio] WAS: AM transmitter on eBay NOW: Don Merz

2007-09-23 Thread John Lawson
(literally) thousands of dollars worth of other Stuff over the last 10 years or more. You just can't find a better person to deal with. [ Of course, he's yet to buy anything from *ME*...! "Balance of Trade" and all that... ] ;} Cheers

Re: [AMRadio] Are there commercial made amps that operate better for AM than others?

2007-09-21 Thread John
er 250 watts output.. > > If you don't want 160, SB220 is great. > > You are going to get a ton of opinions. > > 73 > > -- > Ernie, k0occ > Atlanta, GA > > -- Original message -- > From: John <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >

[AMRadio] Are there commercial made amps that operate better for AM than others?

2007-09-20 Thread John
e made that are better than others for use on AM and which ones to avoid. Any suggestions. John / W5HG Lepanto, Arthis Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user pan

Re: [AMRadio] Another BC-610 Question

2007-09-19 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
Dave, Use a new AC cord with a new and proper connector (3 pins) like a clothes drier, for 220V. Ask an electrician if you don't know how. Also use a good ground cable connected to a ground rod. You would be asking for trouble with a 2-pin connector. 73, John Dilks, K2TQN At 08:04

[AMRadio] receiver survey

2007-09-19 Thread John Lyles
Receivers at K5PRO 75A3 with prod detector addition * NC300 EH Scott Marine special JRC NRD5353/D ** * needs fixin ** my favorite for convenience of use but no tubes in it __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list L

RE: [AMRadio] Otis's converter

2007-09-19 Thread John Coleman
He probably still has it though it may not be in his van. John, WA5BXO __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

RE: [AMRadio] Receivers

2007-09-19 Thread John Coleman
into the rack chassis was an 80/40 mtr converter and a BFO with adjustable insertion. At the time it was a fantastic RCVR. I have often though of doing it again with more modern additions. John, WA5BXO __ Our Main Website: http

Re: [AMRadio] Receivers

2007-09-19 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
Hi Steve, Nice station. 73, John Dilks, K2TQN At 10:15 PM 9/18/2007, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kim, HRO 60 and a HQ 160 are in the primary operation position here. Look my call up on QRZ for a picture W1TAV Steve __ Our Main

Re: [AMRadio] Receivers

2007-09-18 Thread John Lawson
Daily driver: R-388 2nd radio:R-390 (non A) Also I have a Beckman/Berkeley multi-band WWV reciever - I use it to get a 'quick fix' on propagation across the HF band, and once in a while, to actually recieve WWV... Cheers John KB6

RE: [AMRadio] AM vs. broadband line noise

2007-09-17 Thread John Coleman
Most of us like to run AM because of the "GOOD OLD SOUND", experimenting, building and camaraderie involved. Signal to noise ratio business is for CW and PSK. A LITTLE JOKE John -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Mertes It

Re: [AMRadio] would like to build a little homebrew project

2007-09-15 Thread John Flood
Jason, Something else you may want for your TX project. And It's FREE!!! I have a brand new blower in a 19" rack mount cabinet. It is an adjustable speed dual squirrel cage type. Let me know if you want it. John - Original Message From: Jason Buchanan <[EMAIL P

[AMRadio] More weird modulation stuff

2007-09-14 Thread John Coleman
Installing a secondary RF choke and bypass between the existing choke & bypass and the HV supply point corrected the problem. John WA5BXO __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (mus

Re: [AMRadio] 51J3 price

2007-09-13 Thread John Lawson
ng for these days? One was donated to our club and they would like to sell it to raise funds for some projects. The 51J3 is in very nice condition. Has top and bottom covers. Thanks for the help. Gary K4FMX Cheers John KB6SCO DM09fg _

[AMRadio] LOG, LINEAR, and REV LOG

2007-09-06 Thread John Coleman
equipment, I prefer linear pots so if I need to change the audio voltage by 10% then I turn the pot 10% regardless of its current position. Of course in stereo HIFI equipment, where there is an acoustic listener, I use log pots. Jo

RE: [AMRadio] Dual concentric pot needed

2007-09-06 Thread John Coleman
re it backwards if you wanted counter clock wise rotation for turning up the volume. John -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Geoff/W5OMR Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 12:28 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service Subjec

RE: [AMRadio] Dual concentric pot needed

2007-09-06 Thread John Coleman
where the majority of the resistance in the first 25% of the control. John, WA5BXO __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.n

Re: [AMRadio] AM T SHIRTS

2007-09-06 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
At 10:21 PM 9/5/2007, you wrote: Send me a check ASAP as the big ones are going fast How come the big ones are going fast? What-da trying to say here? 73, John Dilks, K2TQN __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio

Re: [AMRadio] Crystal Ovens

2007-08-30 Thread John Lawson
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 the BTA-1M style... while I'm rooting for transformers, I'll brush aside the scorpions and check for xtal ovens as well...

Re: [AMRadio] Crystal Ovens

2007-08-30 Thread John Lawson
x27;m rooting for transformers, I'll brush aside the scorpions and check for xtal ovens as well... Cheers John __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.n

Re: [AMRadio] The Yaesu FT101E, Good Radio for AM ???

2007-08-26 Thread John
Thanks to all for the help. --- Daniel J Wright <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > It is an excellent radio for AM. You really > should get the AM filter. Many > > AM ops use it for AM, with a linear amp. > > > > I agree with Ed. I have done the mods for both > receive and transmit and > al

[AMRadio] RCA BTA-1MX Conversion values needed

2007-08-25 Thread John Lawson
dle the various ranges of antenna feed-point impedance variations? What kind of tuner (if any) did you use? Any other hints/kinks in connection with this, I'd be curious - time to put some Fire down the Wire...;} Thanks in advance

[AMRadio] The Yaesu FT101E, Good Radio for AM ???

2007-08-25 Thread John
80 and 40 meters? Does it need any adjustments or have to be modified to make it work or should I forget it... Thanks John / W5HG Got a little couch potato? Check out fun summer activities for kids

[AMRadio] was: 810's, now glass-metal seals

2007-08-24 Thread John Lawson
nd Vacuum Techniques' by Fred Rosebury 'Materials and Processes of Electron Devices' by Max Knoll Should you want to get deeply into the Subject - maybe even design your own tube! Cheers John KB6SCO DM09fg

Re: [AMRadio] 810's

2007-08-23 Thread John Lawson
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 little old 810, no? Cheers John KB6SCO dm09fg __ AMRad

Re: [AMRadio] 810's

2007-08-23 Thread John Lawson
ducts/jbweld.php They say 500F max anyone know what an 810 runs at the grid seal under full dissipation? I have one with a seperated plate cap... so I'm interested in any info - what do the Tube Restorers use? Cheers John KB6

Re: [AMRadio] Manual for Gates "Stereo-Statesman" Console

2007-08-16 Thread John King
Thanks Charles. This one has a rack mountable power supply. 73, John --- Charles Ring W3NU <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > John King wrote: > > I have acquired a Gates "Stereo Statesman" > Broadcast > > Audio console that has four channels and two > analog

RE: [AMRadio] Manual for Gates "Stereo-Statesman" Console

2007-08-15 Thread John King
such as BC 610E . I apprecviate your reply. 73, John, K5PGW "uvcm inc." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I may have a manual on disk, I will have to find it > Brad KB7FQR > > DON’T FORGET THE AMI NORTH PARTY > > www.bta5f.org > > -Original Messa

[AMRadio] Manual for Gates "Stereo-Statesman" Console

2007-08-15 Thread John King
ay for your services. 73, John, K5PGW Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.yahoo.com/ __

[AMRadio] RE: [Johnson] 866A Solid State Replacements

2007-08-12 Thread John Lawson
I've been using the IR 866A SS replacements in my Valiant; in over two years they, and the rig, have performed to spec. Cheers John KB6SCO DM09fg __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5am

Re: [AMRadio] Hiram Percy Maxim - Father of the ARRL

2007-08-12 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
His Father was the inventor of both. At 10:17 AM 8/12/2007, you wrote: ,,and the silencer/ W4AWM __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinf

[AMRadio] Spanish

2007-08-06 Thread John King
Merle kept his job!! Remain VIGILANT because next time Teddy, George, John, Trent, and Lindsey "do it" in the back room no telling what will happen. 73, John, K5PGW Building a website is a

RE: [AMRadio] would like to build a little homebrew project

2007-08-06 Thread John Coleman
onger the plate voltage was on the worse it got. Output loading or heat in the cabinet made little difference. That is how I determined that it was dielectric heating. Winding the coil on a cardboard paper towel roll fixed it all. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PRO

Re: [AMRadio] FW: Latest ARRL Big Push..! Spanish Tests..!!

2007-08-05 Thread John King
and by and let the ARRL get away with this without it "feeling pain"!!! 73, John, K5PGW and Barbara, K5MOL --- Bob Peters <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hay All just received a copy of this...Do not know > if it is true but if > it is we all need to take action with the

Re: [AMRadio] Re: would like to build a little homebrew project

2007-07-31 Thread John Flood
Jason, John Flood here, AKA KB1FQG, AKA Member of the GEMOTO group. I'm close by in Maynard, MA. I have some old hand books that we can copy plans from. Plus a pile o parts and a few thousand tubes. Most of the tubes are RX and audio type but there are a few low to mid power tubes the

RE: [AMRadio] Subj change - HB designs

2007-07-30 Thread John Coleman
rn and the circuitry for all this could be quite small. (unlike the way I build, HIHI) John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brett gazdzinski Sent: Monday, July 30, 2007 7:35 AM To: 'Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Servi

RE: [AMRadio] Two New Polls added

2007-07-25 Thread John Coleman
I feel "real put upon" have fallen into the last category of all three. You should have added some extra time in there Brain, HIHI. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of A.R.S. - WA5AM Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 1

Re: [AMRadio] age poll

2007-07-24 Thread John Lawson
On Tue, 24 Jul 2007, VJB wrote: It may provide a more practical sense of demographic. The relevant and practical aspect to the demographic (so far) is: We're all just about as old as our gear ;} Cheers John KB6SCO DM09fg (Whos R-388 outdates him by 3 m

Re: [AMRadio] RE: Average Age etc..

2007-07-24 Thread John Dilks K2TQN
idn't have a camera, but I did (one year for Christmas) and then I didn't take any photos of my station either. My oldest photos are during the late 1960's, while in the AF. 73, John Dilks, K2TQN __ AMRadio mailing l

Re: [AMRadio] VT-127

2007-07-23 Thread John Flood
Barrie, I have or "had" several of these-127's. I remember the # as the TV-7U/D manual called them "SPECIAL TUBES". Can't remember if they all have new homes. I'll check in the basement tonight. John - Original Message From: Barrie Smith <[

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