Re: [AMRadio] CG-512 Transformer

2009-01-08 Thread kenw2dtc
Barrie, See if you can contact W5VU, he has a photo of a rig with the transformer in question: http://www.bunkerofdoom.com/tuckerkw/tucker_transmitter0004.html 73, Ken W2DTC__ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing lis

Re: [AMRadio] FW: Heath Apache symptoms

2009-01-08 Thread kenw2dtc
John K5PGW wrote: "I have five Apaches and 4 or 5 Mohawks" Send a letter to Washington, it sounds like valid justification for a stimulus package. 73, Ken W2DTC __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchab

Re: [AMRadio] Latest Completed Project, or How I Spent My Christmas Vacation

2009-01-06 Thread kenw2dtc
> http://www.w1ujr.net/gift_from_ne1s.htm > 73, > -Larry/NE1S Beautiful, just beautiful !! 73, Ken W2DTC __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qt

Re: [AMRadio] Re: Merry Christmas

2008-12-29 Thread kenw2dtc
Don K4KYV wrote: "Wouldn't a devout Christian be expected to tire of exchanging "Happy Ramadan, Hanukkah or Visakah Puja (Buddha Day)" for weeks on end every year? " NO. Do you tire of saying 73 at the end of your hundreds of contacts throughout the year? 73, Ken W2DTC __

Re: [AMRadio] Merry Christmas!

2008-12-26 Thread kenw2dtc
My hat is off to your CEO and you. MERRY CHRISTMAS ! 73, Ken W2DTC __ Paddy's webpage: http://www.kenw2dtc.com Ken's webpage: http://www.w2dtc.com Our Main Web

Re: [AMRadio] Re: BUMMERS! TUBE RADIO OPERATING EVENT

2008-12-24 Thread kenw2dtc
I'm in a good humor mode. Merry Christmas Mike ! 73, Ken W2DTC __ Paddy's webpage: http://www.kenw2dtc.com Ken's webpage: http://www.w2dtc.com __ Touché ! Wow! Mod-U-Lator & Merry Christmas, Mike(y) W3SLK __

Re: [AMRadio] Re: BUMMERS! TUBE RADIO OPERATING EVENT

2008-12-24 Thread kenw2dtc
K4KYV wrote: "promote AM by creating a heavy-metal presence on the band with "friendly AM QSO's" Awesome, just think one night of the year promoting AM without hearing: "Hey dummy, use the dummy load" or "Damn Slop Buckets" or "frequency is in use asshole" or hearing regular loud belching.

Re: [AMRadio] BUMMERS! TUBE RADIO OPERATING EVENT... Heavy Metal Rally

2008-12-22 Thread kenw2dtc
Lee w0vt wrote: "I'm sorry to inform you gentlemen but these are times of Political Correctness. There will be no single winner. Everyone who participates gets a Winners Certificate. If your antenna fell down, you get one too because it wasn't your fault you could not get on the air." In the

Re: [AMRadio] Idea - SWL awards too

2008-12-22 Thread kenw2dtc
Joe n3iqa wrote: "This kind of event would get a lot of attention from the public if it was advertised or publicised correctly. Call it the Great American Shortwave Promotion or something similar. (GASP?)" What does the list think of this idea? Joe, I think it is a terrific idea. There

Re: [AMRadio] BUMMERS! TUBE RADIO OPERATING EVENT... Heavy Metal Rally

2008-12-22 Thread kenw2dtc
~ Todd, KA1KAQ/4, not as old as Ken but hoping Old and in good health and retired is a good thing right now. No stress about job loss, no stress about 401K loss etc. My wife and I feel blessed. 73 Todd, Ken W2DTC __ Our Main W

Re: [AMRadio] BUMMERS! TUBE RADIO OPERATING EVENT... Heavy Metal Rally

2008-12-22 Thread kenw2dtc
Pete WA2CWA wrote: "I like contests. They're a staple for adding zip to amateur radio activities." I'm not a contester, but I agree with your statement. 73, Ken W2DTC__ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searc

Re: [AMRadio] BUMMERS! TUBE RADIO OPERATING EVENT... Heavy Metal Rally

2008-12-22 Thread kenw2dtc
"He's been pretty insistent about it being a 'rally' vs contest, with the WINNER being more like a 'best of show'" ER already changed the rules to allow class "E", so if it was just a best of show rally, he could change the rules to reflect that: collect best of show points from other stations

Re: [AMRadio] BUMMERS! TUBE RADIO OPERATING EVENT... Heavy Metal Rally

2008-12-22 Thread kenw2dtc
KA1KAQ wrote: "Bill again made it clear that the event wasn't meant to be a contest" One gets a point per contact, two points if you work a guy on 80 and 160, additional points for a tube rig, more points if you work more than one state etc, etc. plus a discussion of a WINNER and the requirem

Re: [AMRadio] BUMMERS! TUBE RADIO OPERATING EVENT... Heavy Metal Rally

2008-12-19 Thread kenw2dtc
Ron H wrote: "My CE-20A and HQ-145 are certainly "Vintage", Why did you (they) exclude SSB?" Any club or group or individual can create a contest any way they want. For example: Ron H, you could create a rally where only left handed banjo players with a CE-20A can participate and it would

Re: [AMRadio] BTW, some of the biggest LIDS are Extras

2008-12-02 Thread kenw2dtc
K5SEE said: "I'm not sure that being a LID is confined to any one license class" They appear to be popular in New Jersey: http://w2dtc.com/lids.jpg 73, Ken W2DTC __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searcha

Re: [AMRadio] 7190 and/or 7195

2008-11-28 Thread kenw2dtc
K5MYJ wrote: "Just remember that NO ONE OWNS a frequency. If it is open it is available to the first group that takes it!" We had a guy here on the east coast (W2VJZ) who after calling CQ on 3885 at 5 AM, had a mindset that he owned 3885 for the rest of the day. It didn't matter that he was of

Re: [AMRadio] Licence Classes (was I'll vote for 7190)

2008-11-25 Thread kenw2dtc
"George WA8SCO wrote: some of the biggest LIDS are Extras" I'm sorry I tuned in late to this type of message. It must have been an interesting discussion of how great our hobby is and how much fun everyone is having. 73, Ken W2DTC

Re: [AMRadio] ON NBC TONIGHT - TOWER DOGS!

2008-07-22 Thread kenw2dtc
"NO NO NO You guys Missed what was Said They said they make good money. However in that one guys case. By the time they take out all of his child support and Alimoney from his Check He is only working for $14 an Hour." Yep, I did miss that. Thanks for the correction. 73, Ken W2DTC

Re: [AMRadio] ON NBC TONIGHT - TOWER DOGS!

2008-07-22 Thread kenw2dtc
"We have a local company all hams here in Dallas that gets $75 per man hour plus travel and expenses. " That's more like it. That is dangerous work ! 73, Ken W2DTC __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Sear

Re: [AMRadio] ON NBC TONIGHT - TOWER DOGS!

2008-07-22 Thread kenw2dtc
"purposed installation of more then 18,000 towers nationwide over the next 5 years" Did I hear correctly that these tower dogs get only $14 per hour? It seems like it should easily be 2 or 3 times that ! 73, Ken W2DTC __ Our Main

Re: [AMRadio] (no subject)

2008-06-26 Thread kenw2dtc
" 500 thousand megs? Dont think they make such an animal" I think that an air variable capacitor might provide resistances that high. 73, Ken W2DTC __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives:

Re: [AMRadio] Fuse advice

2008-05-28 Thread kenw2dtc
W2DTC __ Ken Barber Middletown, NJ Website: http://w2dtc.com __ - Original Message - From: "rbethman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Cc: "Rick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; &quo

Re: [AMRadio] Fuse advice

2008-05-28 Thread kenw2dtc
" I may be able to incorporate the magnet wire inside the fuse casing and maintain the correct appearance" That might work fine Rick. 73, Ken W2DTC I use magnet wire for short circuit protection. Check photo #8: http://w2dtc.com/w2dtc-hv-power-supply-page.htm 73, Ken W2DTC

Re: [AMRadio] Fuse advice

2008-05-28 Thread kenw2dtc
"As much as I'd love to keep this original I see I will have to use something else here. Any ideas?" Rick, I use magnet wire for short circuit protection. Check photo #8: http://w2dtc.com/w2dtc-hv-power-supply-page.htm 73, Ken W2DTC __ Ken Barber Middletown, NJ We

Re: [AMRadio] EQUIPMENT QUESTION

2008-05-26 Thread kenw2dtc
Bob, I took this photo at Vortex-Joe's (N3IBX) in 2004. I think it is the equipment you are asking about: http://w2dtc.com/2004-0711-vortex-joe/2002-0502-003.jpg 73, Ken W2DTC __ Ken Barber Middletown, NJ Website: http://w2dtc.com __ Hi Guys

Re: [AMRadio] RE: audio tutorial

2008-05-21 Thread kenw2dtc
From: "VJB" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> "I'd recommend other outlets too, including Markertek (audio, cable, rackmount, connectors), and J&R (audio gear). For RF, Tessco here in Maryland is great." Paul, I never heard of Markertek or Tessco, so I now have additional outlets to check out on my next b

[AMRadio] audio tutorial

2008-05-20 Thread kenw2dtc
I've purchased audio and photography items from B&H for years, thus, I am on their mailing list. Recently they have started to put tutorials in their ads. I don't have any of the equipment they mention but I thought the information was worth sharing. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/find/newsLette

Re: [AMRadio] ARRL 20/80

2008-05-01 Thread kenw2dtc
Does anyone know how many ARRL members there are and of that number, how many have email addresses? If there were sufficient members with email, perhaps we could get something started. 73, Ken W2DTC FOR THAT MATTER, why doesn't ARRL have listservers and discussion groups like this one? ___

Re: [AMRadio] Here is where all the 211's are going

2008-04-21 Thread kenw2dtc
K9GOZ said: "There is nothing in this amplifier to make it worth over $100." Jerry, I totally disagree: check the price of two TANGO X-10SF output transformers. Then check the price of the chassis and wood work on the two amps. 73, Ken W2DTC __

Re: [AMRadio] Re: Artificial Aerial Licence

2008-04-15 Thread kenw2dtc
W7ALW said: "in about 1946, I remember the black Ford sedans, with the loop antennas on the roofs, cruising around the neighborhood listening for the 455 kc IFs of unlicensed radio receivers." I remember reading an article about receiver licenses from many years ago in England. Way back when

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

2008-03-06 Thread kenw2dtc
"BTW, I tuned the amp for exactly 1500 watts output, then reduced the drive to exactly 25 watts without re-tuning the amplifier" Actually the best way is to tune for 1500 watts out and reduce the drive until the output is 375 watts under carrier conditions. Also if you have one of those male

Re: [AMRadio] Ant system

2008-02-10 Thread kenw2dtc
AWESOME ! 73, Ken W2DTC http://www.kkn.net/dayton2006/K9LTN.pdf __ 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/listin

Re: [AMRadio] formula values

2008-02-08 Thread kenw2dtc
If you attended USN ET school in Great Lakes Illinois you were also given this memory jogger about resistor color codes and resistor tolerances: bad boys rape our young girls but violet gives willingly, get some now. Get some now as in Gold, Silver and No color. 73, Ken W2DTC ELI the ICE

Re: [AMRadio] FW: A little bit of radio history

2008-02-01 Thread kenw2dtc
The $10 Crosley Pup receiver was spotted at the Kutztown Antique swapmeet: http://w2dtc.com/2006-0513-kutztown-antique-radio-spring-2006/2006-0513-028.jpg http://w2dtc.com/2006-0513-kutztown-antique-radio-spring-2006/2006-0513-027.jpg Yes, it was a little more expensive. 73, Ken W2DTC _

[AMRadio] Kelvinator Kilowatt

2008-01-23 Thread kenw2dtc
Don said: "Wasn't he the one with the Kelvinator Kilowatt, a transmitter built into an old refrigerator?" That reminds me of my friend Vortex Joe N3IBX who owns the "Coca Cola Kilowatt" which has several KW amps, with modulator, inside a Coke machine: http://w2dtc.com/2004-0711-vortex-joe/2

Re: [AMRadio] 1n2637

2008-01-10 Thread kenw2dtc
"Can anyone steer me to the pin out of the 1N2637 so I know which one ties to the output?" I believe the 1N2637 is a solid state replacement for a 3B28 in which case the cap is the anode and pin 4 is the cathode. An ohmmeter should verify this. 73, Ken W2DTC

Re: [AMRadio] Heavy Metal Calls List - formatted

2007-12-29 Thread kenw2dtc
Paul, Many thanks for compiling the original list and for posting the corrected list. I was on 3885 early this morning and worked Dave K2DK who now has the call of K2D, so he can be added to the list also. 73, Ken W2DTC __ Ken Barber Mid

[AMRadio] 1x1 CALLS REFORMATED (2nd attempt to get it right)

2007-12-28 Thread kenw2dtc
K1E K1ETP K1Q KA1KAQ W1E W1IA W1G KB2WIG W1R W1RWK W2D W2DTC W2E WB2EMS W2R W2INR W2W W2DTC (ARRL COORDINATED THIS ONE) K3V WA3VJB W3A W3GD W3C W3GL W3D KD3CN W3G W3GL (PLUS STAIGHT KEY NIGHT) W3S W3SLK W3W KA3OTT W3Z WB3HUZ W

Re: [AMRadio] thanks Paul for 1x1 data base

2007-12-28 Thread kenw2dtc
Sorry. When I copied over my speadsheet it looked real nice.. not this: This is WA3VJB's data base reformatted. Thanks Paul. K1E K1ETP K1Q KA1KAQ W1E W1IA W1G KB2WIG

[AMRadio] thanks Paul for 1x1 data base

2007-12-28 Thread kenw2dtc
This is WA3VJB's data base reformatted. Thanks Paul. K1E K1ETP K1Q KA1KAQ W1E W1IA W1G KB2WIG W1R W1RWK W2D W2D

Re: [AMRadio] ER Magazine

2007-12-18 Thread kenw2dtc
"' Kalifornicate'" Thats a new one to use .. klc It started out as Californicate. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: h

Re: [AMRadio] UTC CG-302

2007-12-04 Thread kenw2dtc
"came upon an unidentified transformer, excepting that it has a tag that says: CG-302" It's a UTC commercial grade plate transformer: 950-750-0-750-950 at 360 mills. Primary at 105, 115, 220, 230 VAC 73, Ken W2DTC __ Our Main We

Re: [AMRadio] Class action?

2007-12-04 Thread kenw2dtc
Charlie, W4MEC in NC said: "is there a lawyer among us that could field a class action lawsuit against every Part 15 device manufacturer" I'm with you in principal, but what you are asking is similar to going after speeders because the police aren't pulling people over and issuing tickets.

Re: [AMRadio] Part 15 Devices

2007-12-02 Thread kenw2dtc
"Just wait until the dept of transportation installs one of those new led traffic signals near you" A friend of mine said that when he keys up his 100 watt 2 meter FM transmitter within 50 feet of the LED traffic light in his town, the green light blinks. Ever hear of that? 73, Ken W2DTC .

Re: [AMRadio] Spark gap transmitter

2007-11-26 Thread kenw2dtc
Try contacting N4FS, he may have some information on the subject: http://w2dtc.com/2007-0625-n4fs/n4fs-photo.jpg 73, Ken W2DTC __ Ken Barber Middletown, NJ Radio Website: http://w2dtc.com Paddy & Ken Webpages: http://w2dtc.com/index-non

Re: [AMRadio] Ham Fests

2007-10-19 Thread kenw2dtc
"Wouldn't you rather see more ladies at hamfests selling their items next to their husband-hams with his old boatanchors?" Yes, I agree: http://w2dtc.com/2007-0812-matamoras-hamfest-2007-page.htm 73, Ken W2DTC __ Our Main Website:

Re: [AMRadio] Looking for: How about home brew?

2007-10-18 Thread kenw2dtc
"Just remember any IRON on the East Coast RUSTS! Bob Macklin K5MYJ" So, that's how those AM'ers get that 'EAST COAST SOUND'. 73, Ken W2DTC __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!):

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

2007-09-20 Thread kenw2dtc
From: "John" [EMAIL PROTECTED] "I heard that some of the commercially made Amps don't do so hot for AM operation. Are there some that are made that are better than others for use on AM and which ones to avoid." For over 5 years I've used a couple of Ameritron AL-1200's on 160-80-40 AM with

Re: [AMRadio] 3705 kHz AM REPORT from the Netherlands

2007-09-15 Thread kenw2dtc
Bry says: "I guess no one here is interested in trying a trans-Atlantic QSO on 80m AM..." I disagree: http://w2dtc.com/w2dtc-sound-bites/2007-0317-pe1mph-qsl.jpg 73, Ken W2DTC __ Ken Barber Middletown, NJ Radio Website: http://w2dtc.com

Re: [AMRadio] Audio Warble?

2007-09-14 Thread kenw2dtc
This is weird but worth mentioning. I had a rig with a warble and it turned out to be the fan. When the blades were turning, it put some crud on the power supply. It may have been a DC to AC converter in the hub of the fan. ?Anyway, jam something into the blades and turn on the rig, if th

Re: [AMRadio] Re: Top Band

2007-09-04 Thread kenw2dtc
" Rather than having a crystal ground for the popular AM frequencies, why not control it with a VFO?" Good idea. I use a rice box for a VFO on my AM rig. Digital readout and no cable length problems. For example, my IC-718 can be menu dialed down to flea power. 73, Ken W2DTC

Re: [AMRadio] age pole

2007-07-25 Thread kenw2dtc
Pete, wa2cwa said: "And, if real hair still on head; real teeth or re-cycled; pets: dogs, cats, squirrels, etc.; aliments real and imagined; member of the ARRL; really alive and kicking or waiting for a tap on the shoulder" You forgot to add a special catagory for 75 meter AM: amount of alc

Re: [AMRadio] age poll

2007-07-24 Thread kenw2dtc
I'm also thinking of adding two more polls "How long have you been a ham" "How long have you been interested in AM" You forgot to add: "How long was your longest OLD BUZZARD transmission. 73, Ken W2DTC __ AMRadio mailing list List Rul

Re: [AMRadio] Average OP Age

2007-07-24 Thread kenw2dtc
Face it Bob, you are REALLY old. Ken W2DTC age 67 Someone .. please..respond with your age so that I'm not the oldest buzzard here. I need the morale booster..hi 73 to all you youngsters Bob, W4WSZ Age 72 and On the Air since 1951 __

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

2007-07-23 Thread kenw2dtc
Dave, You were very lucky to start out with good equipment. Great photos and history narritive. 73, Ken W2DTC -- http://members.cox.net/n7rk/history.html Dave N7RK __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (mus

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

2007-07-23 Thread kenw2dtc
Since we are going down memory lane, I thought I would put in my 2 cents worth: http://w2dtc.com/w2dtc-radio-history-page.htm 73, Ken W2DTC __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: h

Re: [AMRadio] WTB: AM IRON in the North Carolina area

2007-07-11 Thread kenw2dtc
Geoff/W5OMR said: "Grab a good ol' Johnson Viking IIThe most solid 100w high-level plate modulated rig, in my opinion" I agree. When you look at the tank components in the Viking II, you know its a real transmitter. 73, Ken W2DTC ___

[AMRadio] high voltage wire

2007-06-04 Thread kenw2dtc
Where is a good location to order high voltage cable rated for at least 2kv or more? http://rfparts.com/hvconnector.html#wire __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailma

Re: [AMRadio] 10 Meters

2007-05-21 Thread kenw2dtc
Unfortunately I can't hear anything in NJ at this time. 73, W2DTC __ Ken Barber Middletown, NJ Radio Website: http://w2dtc.com Paddy & Ken Webpages: http://kenw2dtc.home.comcast.net ___ - Original Message ---

Re: [AMRadio] 3.878 & 3.892

2007-05-08 Thread kenw2dtc
"I had enough of it and told him that if he didn't quit talking over others in our QSO that I would just move up to 92 and do the same thing to him on SSB. Well, things escalated, and Win/W5WM and myself did exactly that. I turned my Henry 3K export on full bore and moved to 92 SSB and so di

Re: [AMRadio] Spy radio

2007-05-01 Thread kenw2dtc
Dave W3ST said: "why should we share the world's oil with any other underdeveloped country" The real question is: "Why are there underdeveloped countries?" They started out centuries before we started and while we have made life better for ourselves they are still underdeveloped. As yourse

Re: [AMRadio] League admits defeat RM-11306

2007-04-28 Thread kenw2dtc
Bob W1PE said in part: "Rick have you looked at the financial statement of the ARRL???" Thought provoking, so I looked on the internet and one of the old financial statements outlined data for: THE AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE INC. I looked at a 2006 report and it looks like there is also: TH

Re: [AMRadio] My Amplifer Quest took a strange turn today

2007-04-23 Thread kenw2dtc
Brett said: "I spent most of my time on 40 meters where you did not need lots of power, and lower output is much cleaner" In a previous post you said your 813's were loafing along at 700 watts of carrier. What would make it cleaner by reducing the power? 73, Ken W2DTC

Re: [AMRadio] Johnson Meter

2007-04-21 Thread kenw2dtc
http://cgi.ebay.com/JOHNSON-Viking-II-METER-Assembly-Nice_W0QQitemZ150114547274QQihZ005QQcategoryZ1502QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem If that doesn't work, typeVIKING II METERon ebay.com. 73, Ken W2DTC __ AMRadio mailin

Re: [AMRadio] Volumax 4300

2007-04-11 Thread kenw2dtc
W9DVM said: "Got a 58.3K$ spice order today from The Fresh Market." as part of the 'Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service' I feel like a novice trying to understand this stuff. 73, Ken W2DTC __ AMRadio mailing list List Ru

Re: [AMRadio] UPS Damaged Goods

2007-04-09 Thread kenw2dtc
"I recently purchased a W3HM 75A-4 and speaker to mate with my KWS-1. Works of art all the way!" yes, works of "Art" for sure. __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mail

Re: [AMRadio] AM - characteristics

2007-04-06 Thread kenw2dtc
Paul WA3VJB said: The carrier provides a form of conversational punctuation, alerting those listening to the transmission that the person continues to form a thought which is about to be expressed. This is an excellent point. On SSB that "silent conversational punctuation" can be interpreted

Re: [AMRadio] FS: Johnson VIking II transmitter w/ 122 VFO

2007-03-27 Thread kenw2dtc
Ed, I'm very interested in the Viking II. Please send photos of the front panel and the back. 73, Ken W2DTC Middletown, NJ __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [AMRadio] DX-100

2007-02-27 Thread kenw2dtc
"I remember Johnny Carson's doctor's name being close to your name. The doctor's name was Dr. Al Bendover" **The doctor was sued for malpractice and was defended by the law firm of Wee, Cheatum and Howe. 73, Ken W2DTC __ AMRa

Re: [AMRadio] Heavy Metal Survey

2006-12-30 Thread kenw2dtc
Jack asked: wouldn't it be interesting to know how many of the folks with the capability to run illegal power, didn't or never do? I think it would be about as interesting as knowing how many people who own automobiles ever exceeded the speed limit. 73, Ken W2DTC __

Re: [AMRadio] Scientists Predict Big Solar Cycle

2006-12-23 Thread kenw2dtc
http://www.physorg.com/news86010302.html What unusual things should we expect to happen on specific amateur bands? 73, Ken W2DTC __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://

Re: [AMRadio] Best amplifier for AM

2006-12-18 Thread kenw2dtc
"What amplifier are most finding that work well on AM" The best amplifier for AM is probably homebrew, but I have been running a couple of Ameritron AL-1200's on AM for several years and they work fine. 375 watts of carrier is no problem. 73, Ken W2DTC __

Re: [AMRadio] Information Request

2006-11-23 Thread kenw2dtc
Is Irb, W2VJZ still active. Have not heard him on 75 meters for quite a long time. Someone told me that because of his ill health, he is staying with a neighbor, thus he has no access to his rig. 73, Ken W2DTC __ AMRadio mailing

Re: [AMRadio] Xfmr

2006-09-30 Thread kenw2dtc
Can someone tell me what an "A 2920" transformer is or who manufactured it? It is supposed to be an audio (inner stage) transformer in a modulator. Darrell, I have a 1961 catalog showing a MERIT A-2920 as a driver transformer for such tubes as a 6C5, 1H4, 30, 49 etc. It has a primary to seco

Re: [AMRadio] Variable cap

2006-08-23 Thread kenw2dtc
Good luck and have fun with it. 73, Ken W2DTC __ Ken Barber Middletown, NJ Radio Website: http://w2dtc.com Travel Website: http://kenw2dtc.home.comcast.net __ - Original Message - From: "Rick Brash

Re: [AMRadio] Variable cap

2006-08-23 Thread kenw2dtc
Rick said: "The manual calls for a 7-100 pf and for some reason I don't seem to be getting the proper results" Rick, My manual shows the antenna trimmer C-230 as 7-100 pf. Another possibility of not getting proper results is an incorrect RF alignment of the R-388, by not using the proper ant

Re: [AMRadio] G-50

2006-08-15 Thread kenw2dtc
I just logged in to Bama with no problems (0120 UTC). 73, Ken W2DTC __ Ken Barber Middletown, NJ Radio Website: http://w2dtc.com Travel Website: http://kenw2dtc.home.comcast.net __ - Original Message --

Re: [AMRadio] Receivers

2006-07-28 Thread kenw2dtc
Rick, In my opinion: 1. You can't go wrong with an R-390 if you use the audio available at the diode detector into a decent amp and speaker AND you are going to park the 390 on your favorite band. If you are a short wave listener, you will soon tire of the hundreds of revolutions of the gea

Re: [AMRadio] The new FCC rules are here!

2006-07-28 Thread kenw2dtc
Great !! Most enjoyable. 73, Ken W2DTC

Re: [AMRadio] UTC transformer

2006-06-12 Thread kenw2dtc
http://www.w2dtc.com/2006-0612-utc-r-13.jpg specs for a UTC power transformer, model R-13? 73, Ken W2DTC

Re: [AMRadio] Introduction

2006-06-12 Thread kenw2dtc
Conor, What kind of receiver are you using for your DX'ing? 73, Ken W2DTC I'm Conor..from Ireland..interested in DXing...

Re: [AMRadio] Vermont Governor Signs Amateur Radio Antenna Bill

2006-06-10 Thread kenw2dtc
"I am wondering how the PRB-1 would play out in a deed restricted property?" Check out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC_EeWSKJII&eurl 73, Ken W2DTC

Re: [AMRadio] Relay

2006-06-01 Thread kenw2dtc
"I am still searching for information on a Potter & Brumfield relay. The number is SL4349." This may or may not help: I have a 1961 catalog and while it doesn't show your specific relay, the Potter & Brumfield SL SERIES has the following information: If the coil resistance is 40 ohms, t

Re: [AMRadio] previous text -- do not include

2006-05-31 Thread kenw2dtc
"Actually, this reflects a deficiency in the English languages" Highway Patrolman to Bubba: "Got any ID ?" Bubba: "Bout what ?" 73, Ken W2DTC

Re: [AMRadio] White Face Johnson

2006-05-27 Thread kenw2dtc
Paul, Your excellent recording sounded like a 'closed circuit' connection. What antenna were you using and when do you expect conditions to return to that level of contact? 73, Ken W2DTC -- International AM was a few hours before that to Europe, the UK, and scandanav

Re: [AMRadio] Ugly antenna, or Ugly Neighbors?

2006-05-10 Thread kenw2dtc
I agree Geoff, that was a good media piece on the antenna and tower. Both sides got an even handed report of their point of view. I wish some of the mega media outlets would excercise the same fairness about reporting. 73, Ken W2DTC Very well done peice about a 'legal' antenna, in a 'deed res

Re: [AMRadio] shunt

2006-05-05 Thread kenw2dtc
"(HEY!!! Just what are you doing on the air that need 25 fargin' AMPS of antenna current" Tesla would be proud.

Re: [AMRadio] Re: [Boatanchors] AEA Moscow Muffler WoodpeckerBlankerWB-1

2006-05-02 Thread kenw2dtc
I 'read somewhere' that Todd is 'apparently' a little sensitive to being challenged. 'Supposedly' this is true, but perhaps it is 'just a rumor'. There is also a rumor that Todd will check into GOOGLE to find out where he read the information and provide that information on his next respons

Re: [AMRadio] Re: [Boatanchors] AEA Moscow Muffler Woodpecker BlankerWB-1

2006-05-02 Thread kenw2dtc
KA1KAQ said: " whereas the Russians apparently fired part of theirs through Finland, supposedly causing an elevated number of cases of a certain type of cancer due to the huge power used" ***Interesting. Do you have a valid medical source for this information or could it have been a cou

Re: [AMRadio] Valiant

2006-04-22 Thread kenw2dtc
Rick, Here is my opinion and if you are willing to pack and ship, it will get even more money: http://w2dtc.com/w2dtc-for-sale-or-swap-page.htm 73, Ken W2DTC What is the fair market value nowadays of a Viking Valiant that is in excellent operating condition? The front panel and cabinet sh

Re: [AMRadio] antenna tuners

2006-04-21 Thread kenw2dtc
Gary K4FMX said: By having the meter in the shack showing a low swr or finding the frequency where the swr dips does not mean that is where the antenna is resonant. It only means that is the frequency where the impedance is transformed to best match the transmitter. It is not necessarily the

Re: [AMRadio] Bird Wattmeter Slug to Trade

2006-04-15 Thread kenw2dtc
Jim, The peak reading kit is still sold for the Bird 43 wattmeter (RF Parts for example) and the kit works well on AM. It has one quirk however, and that is if you are sweeping your transmitter with an audio generator, a scope and the PEP meter, you will find that the Bird 43 stops showing a

Re: [AMRadio] Pristine D-104 w/ 2-pin Amphenol for sale

2006-04-06 Thread kenw2dtc
Craig, I'll purchase your D-104. What is your Pay Pal address? Ken Barber W2DTC 130 Tatum Drive Middletown, NJ 07748-3126 __ Ken Barber Middletown, NJ Radio Website: http://w2dtc.com Family Photos: http://kenw2dtc.home.comcast.net ___

Re: [AMRadio] AM Linear Operation

2006-03-17 Thread kenw2dtc
Mike, I have two Ameritron AL-1200's and one AL-1500. I like the AL-1200's better as they provide a good match for the 22-25 watt level driver. With 22 watts of carrier, the AL-1200 will put out 375 watts of carrier with 1500 watts PEP with a real nice scope pattern. The Al-1500 needs only

Re: [AMRadio] Amplifier to use with my DX-60

2006-03-17 Thread kenw2dtc
Don K4KYV said: "I hear a lot of guys on the air with AM linears, and most of the time they claim to be running way too much carrier for the tubes they are using. I often hear stuff like 200 watts out with a pair of 811A's or 250 watts out with a pair of 813's in g-g. If so, they are cookin

Re: [AMRadio] Amplifier to use with my DX-60

2006-03-17 Thread kenw2dtc
and would like to hear from someone who can measure everything with test equipment and tell me about it. Thanks, Ken W2DTC From: "kenw2dtc" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Don says: "So you could run maximum 1500 watts DC input to those tubes, with 500 watts carrier o

Re: [AMRadio] Amplifier to use with my DX-60

2006-03-16 Thread kenw2dtc
wer today on AM then before the rules changed from 1000 watts DC input to 1500 watts PEP output. Of course this isn't the case with plate modulation where an output PEP at or maybe more than 3KW PEP WAS possible, and completely legal. Regards, Jim WD5JKO -Original Message- From: [

Re: [AMRadio] Amplifier to use with my DX-60

2006-03-16 Thread kenw2dtc
Don says: "So you could run maximum 1500 watts DC input to those tubes, with 500 watts carrier output, and 1000 watts dissipated by the tubes" ***I need a little help with the math here Don. You are suggesting that with a class B linear in AM mode, one can get 2000 watts PEP with 1500 wa

Re: [AMRadio] Morrow Equipment

2006-03-15 Thread kenw2dtc
"So as not to forget, order before midnite tonight.. Operators are standing by" How come they always make the operators stand. Why not a chair or a little stool or something.

Re: [AMRadio] 51J3 or 75A3?

2006-03-06 Thread kenw2dtc
Sure Jack, glad to pass along my experiences with the SX-62: http://w2dtc.com/w2dtc-sx-62-receiver-page.htm 73, Ken W2DTC === Hi Ken & the Group, Would you like to share your experiences with the SX-62? Tnx & 73, Jack WA9NQW

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