Dino,
> As a start, I signed up here to learn about the sport but
> have found the
> conversations lacking in the "beginner topics". I have
> specific questions...
Its been slow lately.
>
> What radios are recommended? My limited experience tells me
> that current
> production models
Hiya Dino!
Welcome to the wonderful and meliflous world of Amateur AM!
Let me take a poke at answering some of your questions, though I'm sure
there are other AM OPs who will add their comments too.
> What radios are recommended? My limited experience tells me that current
> production models r
Hi Dino:
Let me also welcome you to the AM group. I would bet there is someone in your
area who could help with your search for an AM rig. You might start by
listening to the California Early Bird Net Saturdays at 8 AM on 3870. Also
there is the West Coast AM Net Wednesday at 9 PM, Pacific o
Oops, I almost forgot to mention one of my other favorite radio's, the Johnson
Ranger I and Ranger II. Those are also wonderful transmitters for a beginner
and beyond. I own a Ranger I and Ranger II and just love using them! 73,
Scott WA9WFA
Hi Dino,
Operating AM is certainly half the fun but just using the classic tube radio is
easily the other half of the fun. For someone starting out, there are alot of
good AM transmitters. Don't go qrp, you need a bit of power for AM on 75. 10
meters is another matter.
Boy, if I were start
On 15 Aug 2002 at 12:07, Dino Darling wrote:
> Is there a publication dedicated to AM radio?
Dino, there are several publications.
I recommend ELECTRIC RADIO as one of the best, in my opinion!
I love it!
Hi Dino,
There are a great number of nice rigs which are great for anyone interested
in AM. They can be had relatively cheap, especially at hamfests,
ocassionally here on the reflector and on that infamous auction site. Among
them are the Viking Ranger, Viking II, Heath Apache, and Elmac AF-
Hello o' Great Ones!
My name is Dino and I live in Southern CA. I have always wanted to get
into AM radio after hearing the stories about all you famous (infamous?)
operators out here. I have listened on air and to a few sound bites off
the Internet.
As a start, I signed up here to learn a
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