RE: [AMRadio] AM Transmitter Advice??

2006-02-17 Thread John E. Coleman (ARS WA5BXO)
Hi Jim, My understanding was. Under the old rules stage or stages, that provide output to the antenna, total power should not exceed 1000 watts DC input. This includes the sum of the driver and final in the case of GG output circuit. I think that rule was tested. John, WA5BXO

RE: [AMRadio] Re: AM Transmitter Advice??

2006-02-16 Thread John Coleman ARS WA5BXO
So I know that weird stuff does exist. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Deuel Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2006 6:05 PM To: 'Discussion of AM Radio' Subject: [AMRadio] Re: AM Transmitter Advice?? Hello Larry an

[AMRadio] origin of Class B

2006-02-16 Thread John Lyles
/tutor.htm I summarized the events which led to Barton's paper in QST in 1931, followed by Art Collins paper in 1935 on the benefits of this approach. http://www.amwindow.org/tech/htm/heisingorwhat.htm 73 John K5PRO > Message: 4 > Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 18:48:52 -0500 > From

RE: [AMRadio] Push-pull Triode HF PA layout question

2006-02-06 Thread John Coleman ARS WA5BXO
bands. I prefer the switched coil assembly in a shielded box and mounted under the chassis myself. You may find more ideas at http://wa5bxo.shacknet.nu/wa5bxo.qsl/pptriodes/pptriodes.htm Good Luck John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf

[AMRadio] PTO ready to install, but...

2006-02-05 Thread John Lawson
io it goes. Then - the kit of new (NOS, and/or tested to new spec) tubes, a thorough RF-IF alignment, and we'll see how the Old Girl does. I'm hoping to be rather pleasantly surprised - it sure will look pretty, at any rate! Cheers John KB6SCO

[AMRadio] R-388 PTO ALignment questions

2006-02-05 Thread John Lawson
h worse before, and I used it for twenty years. This difference doesn't translate to hugely gross errors on the dial, and it's livable as-is currently. Cheers John KB6SCO

Re: [AMRadio] PTO alignment instructions

2006-02-03 Thread John Lawson
On Fri, 3 Feb 2006, Jim Wilhite wrote: John is this an R388? Yassuh. Collins R-388, sn in the 3-digit range, was a Navy rig originally. I have a copy of the TM for it - but it's silent on the mechanics (or a picture or schematic) of the PTO. It does have a circuit description, ho

[AMRadio] PTO alignment instructions

2006-02-02 Thread John Lawson
On Thu, 2 Feb 2006, Jim Wilhite wrote: the counter. Follow the instructions for alignment. The Instructions would be at/in/on URL? Pointer? Secret subterranean Knowledge Vault? Enquiring minds Cheers John KB6SCO

[AMRadio] PTO Mech. alignment

2006-02-02 Thread John Lawson
;t do that - it arrived in my care thus disfigured. All is now well, however. Cheers John KB6SCO PS: THANKS Howard

RE: [AMRadio] AM Transmitter Advice??

2006-01-31 Thread John E. Coleman (ARS WA5BXO)
(equivalent carrier about 20 watts) then this will be a big improvement. If your driver rig is 100 watts carrier and 400 to 500 watts PEP then you will not see a lot of difference when you go to the 813s linear. How ever 813s class C plate modulated will run the legal limit easy. John, WA5BXO

[AMRadio] sorry about that response length

2006-01-30 Thread John Lyles
Oops, I hit reply and forgot to remove all the topics in my reply on the chimney, please accept my regret! Duh! 73 John K5PRO

[AMRadio] 3-1000Z chimney clips

2006-01-30 Thread John Lyles
something from phosphor bronze springy stock, or even some old EMI gasket material or finger stock. John K5PRO -Original message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 09:31:09 -0700 To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: AMRadio Digest, Vol 24, Issue 75 > Send AMRadio mailing l

[AMRadio] WTB 19" desk racks

2006-01-27 Thread John Lawson
not need enclosed, "Bud" style racks. These will be used to hold my ever-growing horde of BA Stuff - mainly recievers and related gear. Shipping will be to Carson City, NV zip 89706. Pay via PayPal, MO, Cheque, Cash, potatoes, live chickens, etc. Please get back to me priva

RE: [AMRadio] 32V-2 speech amp question

2006-01-23 Thread John E. Coleman (ARS WA5BXO)
BTW I would support a RM where all amateur radio licensees should have to build there on equipment. That should open up a bucket of worms!! John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John E. Coleman (ARS WA5BXO) Sent: Monday

RE: [AMRadio] 32V-2 speech amp question

2006-01-23 Thread John E. Coleman (ARS WA5BXO)
a time and place for all. John, WA5BXO

[AMRadio] AM Speech processing

2006-01-23 Thread John Lawson
around $100 total - then it's possible that your microphone will need a pre-amp (if it's not already "powered"). I'd certainly consider the Compressor first, though. It's an easy 'fix' that might wake up some signals out there - good audio processing Just my 200 millidollar... Cheers John KB6SCO

RE: [AMRadio] 32V-2 speech amp question

2006-01-23 Thread John E. Coleman (ARS WA5BXO)
on limited band width audio. This takes me to the new RMs that or in place. I can see all the sides as having made good points. And I just don't know what to do. I feel that the FCC is going to get annoyed at the whole thing and wash there hands of it and I don't know where that wil

[AMRadio] Cleaning shack of paper

2006-01-23 Thread John Lyles
> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Do you accept PayPal? > Regards, > Gary...WZ1M > - Original Message - > From: "John Lyles" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2006 6:01 PM > > $20 for all, postpaid > > > > GE Ham News: > > RCA Ham Tips:

[AMRadio] 51J3 eBay madness

2006-01-22 Thread John Lawson
It's entertaining, if nothing else. Cheers John KB6SCO

[AMRadio] Volumax for sale

2006-01-22 Thread John Lyles
CBS Laboratories Volumax 400, Automatic Peak Controller with Manual, $75 Going to Albuquerque Hamfest next weekend, will also have two 12 hy 500 mA Raytheon power chokes from RA1000 there 73 John K5PRO New Mexico

[AMRadio] More Pubs FS

2006-01-22 Thread John Lyles
Back Issues of Electric Radio: #83 (march 96) #167 (april 03) #169 (june 03) #178 (march 04) #179 (april 04) #181 (june 04) $2 each or $10 for all, + postage 73 John K5PRO

[AMRadio] Cleaning shack

2006-01-22 Thread John Lyles
Speech Amp using 6AS7G, Bias PS Sept/Oct 1948 vVIII,n3, NBFM Tx with 2E26 on 10, Hifi May 1949 vIX,n2, Tiny Tran 10 and 11 meter 5763 July 1949 vIX, n3, Designing Modulators, RCA Voltohmyst Jan/March 1950 vX,n1, Code Practice Unit, Electronic Keying, Overmod Ind 73 John K5PRO New Mexico

RE: [AMRadio] 32V-2 speech amp question

2006-01-22 Thread John Coleman ARS WA5BXO
better driver XFMR as part of the external circuit and go to the grids directly. John Coleman -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig Roberts Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2006 10:19 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio Subject: [AMRadio] 32V-2

[AMRadio] OT but ya never know

2006-01-20 Thread John Lawson
, etc. Thanks! Cheers John KB6SCO

RE: [AMRadio] Why I have not been on the radio the last few days

2006-01-20 Thread John E. Coleman (ARS WA5BXO)
Our prayers will be about you and family tonight Don. 73 John, WA5BXO

RE: [AMRadio] Web page appears in opposition to RM-11306

2006-01-17 Thread John Coleman ARS WA5BXO
some streets twice in this mans life time. Once was enough to make me curse and hate lawyers and politicians. HIHI CUL, John -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Schafer Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 8:09 PM To: 'Discussion

RE: [AMRadio] Web page appears in opposition to RM-11306

2006-01-17 Thread John E. Coleman (ARS WA5BXO)
someone's way once and in a while. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Wilhite Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 8:34 AM To: Discussion of AM Radio Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Web page appears in opposition to RM-1130

RE: [AMRadio] Web page appears in opposition to RM-11306

2006-01-17 Thread John Coleman ARS WA5BXO
Also Jim, you may not need a BFO for CW in the phone band, HIHI. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of W1EOF Sent: Monday, January 16, 2006 10:44 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio Subject: RE: [AMRadio] Web page appears in opposition

RE: [AMRadio] Web page appears in opposition to RM-11306

2006-01-17 Thread John Coleman ARS WA5BXO
t the heterodyne you cause won't be heard over seas. That should start an inquiry. Then again, they would probably just take 40 meters away from us. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of W1EOF Sent: Monday, January 16, 2006 1

RE: [AMRadio] I'm not an antenna expert

2006-01-11 Thread John Coleman ARS WA5BXO
nowhere except to a stick to hold it up off of the ground. It doesn't take a mathematical antenna expert to experiment You only need some extra wire. Fun Stuff John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Lawson Sent: Wedn

Re: [AMRadio] I'm not an antenna expert

2006-01-11 Thread John Lawson
have an electrically efficient antenna system as I can, give my particular constraints. But the question I still have is - what do you think of modifying the Loop into a dipole - I'm going to try it anyway, just for the halibut - but I have also thought of replacing the ladder-line with coax and a balun at the feed point - dunno yet. Cheers John KB6SCO

Re: [AMRadio] I'm not an antenna expert

2006-01-11 Thread John Lawson
that amount of reflected power. Cheers John KB6SCO

[AMRadio] I'm not an antenna expert

2006-01-11 Thread John Lawson
t put up a "real antenna" so I'm pretty much comiited to making this one work as well as I can. Until I move the QTH to somewhere with a few acres and room for Lots of Wire. Cheers John KB6SCO

Re: [AMRadio] coils

2006-01-09 Thread John Lawson
On Mon, 9 Jan 2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sand?? Doesn't this make it solid state??? klc Well, u - tube envelopes are made out of. ? Cheers John KB6SCO

RE: [AMRadio] 7285Kc tomorrow/Saturday

2006-01-09 Thread John E. Coleman (ARS WA5BXO)
in control circuit helps a lot with this. I did with out one for years learning how to talk by watching the scope. But it is a lot nicer and more relaxed when you have one. John -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of W5OMR/Geoff Sent: Monday, Januar

Re: [AMRadio] coils

2006-01-08 Thread John Lawson
Then, you can blow the sand out, or just leave it in there - won't hurt the electrical specs of the coil... Cheers John KB6SCO

Re: [AMRadio] Drive Pot

2006-01-01 Thread John Lawson
On Sun, 1 Jan 2006, Jim Wilhite wrote: Thanks Bob, need 25K 10W. Maybe not helpful: Surplus Sales of Nebraska has this 25K 8W (RWV) RA50AIRD253 but it's 3" dia and costs $95. Cheers John KB6SCO

Re: [AMRadio] Drive Pot

2006-01-01 Thread John Lawson
orgot what your wattage spec was) Cheers John KB6SCO

[AMRadio] SP600 CRYSTAL Selectivity

2005-12-31 Thread John E. Coleman (ARS WA5BXO)
er sideband and my upper would surely be crossing over when tunning on there frequency and listening LSB. Happy New Year to all. John Coleman WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of W5OMR/Geoff Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2005 8:25 A

[AMRadio] Need Gates BC1G Overall schematic

2005-12-30 Thread John Lawson
preciated... Cheerz and Happy NuYeerz John KB6SCO

Re: [AMRadio] RCA Transmitter...

2005-12-28 Thread John Lawson
rought in. "Honey!! Turn that thing off - both our wireless phones just caught on fire... again!!!" Cheers John KB6SCO who thinks a 20V would look nice sitting where he used to be able to park one of his cars in out of the snow

Re: [AMRadio] RCA Transmitter...

2005-12-28 Thread John Lawson
transformers, ya just can't "rewire" them. Cheers John KB6SCO

[AMRadio] Broadacst Electronics cart machine info

2005-12-26 Thread John Lawson
anaything in any of the places I know. BE's site is of no help, since this machine was made in early 87. It is a model 900-5502-010. I'd like to find the pinouts for the DB25s on the back (one for each channel) at least, but a schematic/svc/ops manual would be cool, too. Cheer

Re: [AMRadio] R-388 PTO info needed

2005-12-25 Thread John Lawson
they list the PTO for the KWM-2 - not the same animal at all. Only 388 item they seems to have is a manual - and I gots one of them. There's still the issue of "R&R" - it's not like an R-390... ;{} Cheers John

RE: [AMRadio] R-388 PTO info needed

2005-12-25 Thread John Coleman ARS WA5BXO
Yours was not full of mud for 2 - 3 years. John WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Lawson Sent: Sunday, December 25, 2005 3:47 PM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: [AMRadio] R-388 PTO info needed Further to my Xmas E

[AMRadio] R-388 PTO info needed

2005-12-25 Thread John Lawson
to keep it, it's my Fave Reciever - for Ham and SWL - Also: if you have a quote to perform the above, lemme know ASAP - I'm 'motivated' as they say in Real Estate. Cheers and Best of the Season! John KB6SCO

[AMRadio] That damn Santa

2005-12-25 Thread John Lawson
e damn PTO has become an SK on me... damn Anybody have any experience to the contrary?? It's too late and I'm not in the mood to dig around in it anymore tonight, but I really love this radio - been with me 15 years now... ;{ Cheers and have a Merry Christma

Re: [AMRadio] WTB Ameritron AL-80 manual/schematic

2005-12-24 Thread John Lawson
the Season John KB6SCO

[AMRadio] WTB Ameritron AL-80 manual/schematic

2005-12-23 Thread John Lawson
which documentation is plentiful on BAMA and elsewhere. Would prefer to buy originals, or can copy/scan your manuals and then return them. Please reply privately OFF-LIST to me. Cheers and Best of the Season! John KB6SCO

[AMRadio] WTB Broadcast Mic 'boom arm'

2005-12-20 Thread John Lawson
. Next project is to get my second Ranger talking to the Ameritron AL80 so I can get closer to burning my fence down... ;} Cheers and Best of the Season! John KB6SCO

RE: [AMRadio] List Server - PLEASE READ - VERY IMPORTANT

2005-12-17 Thread John Coleman ARS WA5BXO
In the meantime here is the PST file maybe some else can deal with it. It is a PST with just the OLDAMRADIO folder from 8/8/2000 to 12/31/2001 http://wa5bxo.shacknet.nu/oldAMradioPST.zip John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John

RE: [AMRadio] List Server - PLEASE READ - VERY IMPORTANT

2005-12-16 Thread John E. Coleman (ARS WA5BXO)
I just realize that this export of the old stuff doesn't have dates. That's weird! Can anyone explain why that would be? It has dates when viewed with outlook while it is part of a PST, but I can't seem to figure out how to get the date field to export to a spread sheet or a

RE: [AMRadio] List Server - PLEASE READ - VERY IMPORTANT

2005-12-16 Thread John E. Coleman (ARS WA5BXO)
Here you go Brian. I included December. Download from here. http://wa5bxo.shacknet.nu/oldAMradio.zip DBF and MDB John WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Sherrod Sent: Friday, December 16, 2005 7:42 AM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net

RE: [AMRadio] List Server - PLEASE READ - VERY IMPORTANT

2005-12-15 Thread John Coleman ARS WA5BXO
My outlook folder for "AMRadio" shows over 10500 entries and goes back to 8/8/2000 I can export it to 1) a dbase type file, 2) a PST for Outlook, 3) or a ASCI delimited file. And then zip it up and post it on my server. Which would you like? John Coleman WA5BXO -Origin

RE: [AMRadio] MY new web layout

2005-12-13 Thread John Coleman ARS WA5BXO
27;ll post them for all the world to see and download so everyone can benefit. Thanks John -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Bruhns Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 5:17 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio Subject: Re: [AMRadio] MY new web layou

RE: [AMRadio] Link to you new web layout

2005-12-13 Thread John E. Coleman (ARS WA5BXO)
Sure go ahead John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 5:46 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio; Discussion of AM Radio Subject: [AMRadio] Link to you new web layout John, looks good. I am

RE: [AMRadio] MY new web layout

2005-12-13 Thread John E. Coleman (ARS WA5BXO)
I haven't tried it lately but I had to right click on the link and say "save target as". HEY guess what I found that I had downloaded it some time ago and have a valiant copy at http://wa5bxo.shacknet.nu/radioeq/Johnson/valiant/ Go get it. John, WA5BXO -Original Message---

RE: [AMRadio] MY new web layout

2005-12-12 Thread John Coleman ARS WA5BXO
It was brought to my attention that my web page was really behind and that I had left out some links to some very important stuff that Bacon had done so I have corrected it now I hope. http://www.qsl.net/wa5bxo and http://www.qsl.net/wa5bxo/amtech.html Let me know if it is all OK now. John

Re: [AMRadio] Who Sets the AM Window Frequencies?

2005-12-11 Thread John Lawson
On Sun, 11 Dec 2005, Jim Wilhite wrote: Use any frequency you choose and move about. Diety knows there a quite a few hi-power SSB gorillas that follow that exact approach Cheers John KB6SCO

[AMRadio] Antenna mounting

2005-12-06 Thread John Lawson
have an easy-to-assemble solution - dunno. Of course it's easy to sit here and conjecture about it. ;} Cheers John KB6SCO

[AMRadio] Re: AMRadio Digest, Vol 23, Issue 12

2005-12-05 Thread John Lyles
The 858S is probably 5 kV DC. RF rating is more dependent on the freq and RF current than voltage. The High Energy HH58 series is 7.5 kV. John K5PRO > Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2005 21:09:12 -0800 > From: Edward B Richards <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [AMRadio] Data wante

[AMRadio] Valiant and Loop progress

2005-12-05 Thread John Lawson
here it lies as of this Weekend - if I have paid my dues sufficiently I oughta be on the air by the weekend - and I'll be happy, until I set my fence on fire - snowing or not. ;} Cheers John KB6SCO

[AMRadio] Loop antenna feed question

2005-12-04 Thread John Lawson
sive) "answers" so I'm Learning, which is a good thing. Cheers John KB6SCO

Re: [AMRadio] Want Ranger pwr xfmr

2005-11-25 Thread John Lawson
On Fri, 25 Nov 2005, Mike Dorworth, K4XM wrote: Hello John. The filament windings should be on the outside and should be fairly easy to remove and or replace. I have done it many times. You have nothing to lose. Drive out a coupla laminations and pull the e and i out. Then peel it like a

[AMRadio] Want Ranger pwr xfmr

2005-11-25 Thread John Lawson
- little QRN and no QRM (for once) NOW: Today I'll try and get the Valiant healthy. What else are 4-day weekends for??? Cheers John KB6SCO

Re: [AMRadio] Amp / Tube question

2005-11-23 Thread John Lawson
gh evilly whilst exclaiming "It's ALIVE!!! It's ALVE!!!" Damn electronics anyway. O well - need to get the Ranger and the Valiant working - hopefully this weekend. Cheers, thanks, and Happy Thanksgiving! John KB6SCO

[AMRadio] Amp / Tube question

2005-11-23 Thread John Lawson
ying - I'll make a PDF of it and send you back the original plus CDR, and pay for the shippin'. Cheers, and Happy Thanksgiving John KB6SCO

Re: [AMRadio] BTA-1R in Texas

2005-11-20 Thread John Lawson
On Sat, 19 Nov 2005, Patrick Jankowiak wrote: My friend has to sell his RCA BTA-1R. I've just called him - (nice guy!) - He sez it's Sold "Missed it by That Much...!" Cheers John KB6SCO (who inteded to reply 'to the list' this time... ;}

Re: [AMRadio] BTA-1R in Texas

2005-11-20 Thread John Lawson
trying to acquire something he's been drooling over since he was a Kid... heheh!! Cheers John KB6SCO

Re: [AMRadio] BTA-1R in Texas

2005-11-20 Thread John Lawson
Oh, do I love not watching what the 'reply-to' is set for... sigh

Re: [AMRadio] BTA-1R in Texas

2005-11-20 Thread John Lawson
tricrestoration.com (crappy site, needs work)... so if Scott can help us out on this - I'd be happy to offer my services to him in return... Lemme know... Cheers John KB6SCO

[AMRadio] Tansmitter power reduction (Ranger)

2005-11-16 Thread John Lawson
On Wed, 16 Nov 2005, John Coleman ARS WA5BXO wrote: I don't know if the power supply come from the same XFMR or not but what does "10 on the knob" mean? In the Ranger, the LV feed to it's rectifier is from two equidistant taps between CT and the 'ends' of th

RE: [AMRadio] Re: Need list of good AM radios to start lookingfor.

2005-11-16 Thread John Coleman ARS WA5BXO
I don't know if the power supply come from the same XFMR or not but what does "10 on the knob" mean? John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Lawson Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 8:02 PM To: Discussion of A

Re: [AMRadio] Re: Need list of good AM radios to start lookingfor.

2005-11-16 Thread John Lawson
; as Johnson called it - to go between the Ranger output and linear input. And of course there a lots of topologies that will accomplish the task of lowering the output of a tetrode or beam-power RF section without upsetting the relative current balances. Mebbe I oughta should by a junker Ranger... Just In Case... ;} Cheers John KB6SCO

RE: RE: [AMRadio] Re: Need list of good AM radios to start lookingfor.

2005-11-16 Thread John E. Coleman (ARS WA5BXO)
input supply raises the voltage output just about enough to double the power or vise versa. Then you could just forget the HV in the Ranger, as for as plate/screen supply is concerned. Or if a guy was home brewing a modulator of 20 watts or so, he might just use the PS from it. John, WA5BXO

RE: RE: [AMRadio] Re: Need list of good AM radios to start lookingfor.

2005-11-16 Thread John E. Coleman (ARS WA5BXO)
line. Then I placed a 100 watt lamp in series with a large variable 100 ohm 100 watt resistor to ground. Not a very efficient thing to do but it did hold the bias steady on the 805s modulator. This was long before I had access to the HV transistors, ETC. John, WA5BXO -Original Message

RE: RE: [AMRadio] Re: Need list of good AM radios to start lookingfor.

2005-11-16 Thread John E. Coleman (ARS WA5BXO)
conserve your modulation power will allowing the modulator to look into the same load as it did before. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Lawson Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 3:22 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio Subject

RE: RE: [AMRadio] Re: Need list of good AM radios to start lookingfor .

2005-11-16 Thread John Lawson
On Wed, 16 Nov 2005, John E. Coleman (ARS WA5BXO) wrote: The best way is still to reduce the supply voltage at the plate/screen modulation point. A large resistor that has a bypass cap across it works well. As has been wisely pointed out to me - in the case of the Ranger

RE: RE: [AMRadio] Re: Need list of good AM radios to start lookingfor .

2005-11-16 Thread John E. Coleman (ARS WA5BXO)
it to go is when the plate cap is removed. The meter will still show screen current. The best way is still to reduce the supply voltage at the plate/screen modulation point. A large resistor that has a bypass cap across it works well. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [

Re: [AMRadio] Dumber than a rock question . .

2005-11-13 Thread John Lawson
On Sun, 13 Nov 2005, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Great. I would LOVE to find a source of that material in the U.S. Let us know! Also check out www.schmartboard.com - they have a range of prototyping stuff aimed at the smaller items... Cheers John KB6SCO

RE: [AMRadio] Dumber than a rock question . .

2005-11-13 Thread John E. Coleman (ARS WA5BXO)
That is exactly the way I build a lot of stuff Barrie. John -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Barrie Smith Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2005 12:37 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio Subject: [AMRadio] Dumber than a rock question . . Well, guys

Re: [AMRadio] Need list of good AM radios to start looking for . . .

2005-11-13 Thread John (W5HG)
;mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> X-List-Received-Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2005 15:02:32 - John (W5HG) wrote: >Thanks Geoff, > I have figured that much out about the latest rigs. The 100D was really bad. > I dream of finding a good tube type from some little lady that has one stuck > up

[AMRadio] Need list of good AM radios to start looking for . . .

2005-11-13 Thread John (W5HG)
;mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> List-Archive: <http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/private/amradio> List-Post: <mailto:amradio@mailman.qth.net> List-Help: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> List-Subscribe: <http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio>, <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTE

[AMRadio] Re: [Johnson] Amp advice

2005-10-30 Thread John Lawson
soldering iron... ;} Cheers John KB6SCO

RE: [AMRadio] BC-610 terminating impedance

2005-10-29 Thread John Coleman ARS WA5BXO
a tuner is adjusted correctly, as indicated by the SWR meter, the transmitter will be loaded just as it was with the dummy load and will not have to be retuned. SEE http://www.qsl.net/wa5bxo/swr/swr.htm John, WA5BXO

[AMRadio] Re: [Johnson] Amp advice

2005-10-29 Thread John Lawson
ht now. Nummer Five - No one's actually *answered* the questions I have about 'waking up' the amp. (Yet, at any rate.) There has been some very pertinent and helpful advice, however - much appreciated. Nummer Six - see Nummer One. Don't curse the QRP - light a Filament! Cheers John KB6SCO

[AMRadio] Amp advice

2005-10-29 Thread John Lawson
7;m going to use it on AM fone - I'd be appreciative of the experiences you've (collectively) had. Cheers John KB6SCO

RE: [AMRadio] BC-610 down=up and burnt't finals

2005-10-26 Thread John E. Coleman (ARS WA5BXO)
tis was ever illegal (OVER 1KW DC input) HE WAS NOT John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of W5OMR/Geoff Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 5:43 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio Subject: Re: [AMRadio] BC-610 down=up and burnt't finals

RE: [AMRadio] BC-610 down=up and burnt't finals

2005-10-26 Thread John E. Coleman (ARS WA5BXO)
grid and heater through the hole and not see the normal little red glow that was supposed to be there on the plate. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 3:58 PM To: Discussion

RE: [AMRadio] Ladder-line mounting question

2005-10-23 Thread John Coleman ARS WA5BXO
Hi John, Ed is correct. Better to be safe. The effect of an impedance bump is a relative thing. Higher frequencies are affected more. The position of the bump on the line will affect its size. Having a piece of metal near a low Z point on the tuned line will have

[AMRadio] Ladder-line mounting question

2005-10-23 Thread John Lawson
'm not the brightest bulb in the marquee when it comes to HF antennae and feedlines. Cheers John KB6SCO

RE: [AMRadio] neutrailzing

2005-10-21 Thread John E. Coleman (ARS WA5BXO)
is picking up the radiated RF from the antenna then you will need to do better shielding and bypassing on the exciter or move the antenna farther away. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of W5OMR/Geoff Sent: Friday, October 21, 200

RE: [AMRadio] need help

2005-10-19 Thread John Coleman ARS WA5BXO
ooaxial cable match might be used. John, WA6BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Edward B Richards Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 10:27 PM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: [AMRadio] need help Hi, you guys who are better educated than I

[AMRadio] PRC vacuum tubes

2005-10-11 Thread John Lyles
ually much more symmetric and uniformly built. We selected that source only for our 3 kW 800 MHz amplifier that we developed. We were unable to get the ST part to play in our amp without significant retuning. 73 John K5PRO > Date: Sat, 8 Oct 2005 08:36:32 -0500 > From: "Ed Swynar

RE: [AMRadio] more Eq sale

2005-10-07 Thread John E. Coleman (ARS WA5BXO)
I have checked out a HTX-242 2 meter FM radio for sale and it can be viewed at http://wa5bxo.shacknet.nu/mick-KAN%20stuff/ Please send your bids to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On

[AMRadio] High Bias for AM linear.

2005-10-07 Thread John E. Coleman (ARS WA5BXO)
on the output of the 813s. I though I discovered it. HIHI Didn't realize that it had been done before I was born. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John E. Coleman (ARS WA5BXO) Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2005 11

RE: [AMRadio] Eq sale

2005-10-06 Thread John E. Coleman (ARS WA5BXO)
I have put an HTX-100 SSB/CW rig up for sale now on the website http://wa5bxo.shacknet.nu/mick-KAN%20stuff/ Please send your bids to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John E

[AMRadio] Eq sale

2005-10-01 Thread John E. Coleman (ARS WA5BXO)
that he was using. I will place more up as time permits. http://wa5bxo.shacknet.nu/mick-KAN%20stuff/ Please send your bids to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, John, WA5BXO

RE: [AMRadio] GG 813 Linear in GE Ham News

2005-10-01 Thread John E. Coleman (ARS WA5BXO)
and efficiency just a little. I really use this position mostly for CW drive to the push pull 250th rig. But I have occasionally put it on the air and switched the driver to AM. John, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim candela

RE: [AMRadio] Pi-Net vs Link Couple

2005-09-28 Thread John E. Coleman (ARS WA5BXO)
this be reflected back to the modulator as a varying load and won't all this have to be compensated for while maintaining phase. Like you, I just don't think that GG is a thing to do with high level modulation. John -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [ma

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