[Boatanchors] R1051 - Value of Part-Only Radio

2022-03-26 Thread LARRY PICARD
I have an R1051 that has been gathering dust. It is not working.  I have no inclination to troubleshoot it right now. It is too heavy for this old guy to move by himself. Any idea on pricing? VE3LTP ___ Boatanchors mailing list Boatanchors@puck.nether.net

Re: [Boatanchors] FS: B&W Model 595 6 position Antenna Switch

2020-12-05 Thread LARRY PICARD
Do still have the antenna switch? VE3LTP On Saturday, November 28, 2020, 12:02:55 p.m. EST, Charlie Hugg wrote: FS: B&W Model 595 6 position Antenna Switch. Works and in nice condition. Pictures available. Price is $35 plus shipping. Thanks, Charlie Hugg, K5MBX

Re: [Boatanchors] Article on changing from 2 to 3 wire power cords

2019-08-07 Thread LARRY PICARD
I live in an older home.   Before the knob and tube wiring was replaced a number of years ago, the original electrical outlets had only two slots and they were both the same size. Does anyone know when three prong plugs and polarized plugs and their respective receptacles came into use? 

Re: [Boatanchors] / Unlicensed Pactor Mailboxes

2015-12-02 Thread LARRY PICARD
I believe that these Pactor systems require a call sign.  The issue is what is a valid call sign and how it is obtained.  Just my guess, if you bootlegged another persons call sign in the US and used it exclusively for email your chances of getting caught would be about zero.  Do they check the

Re: [Boatanchors] [Glowbugs] I agree

2015-11-30 Thread LARRY PICARD
Just curious, who is using this WINLINK / PACTOR stuff? I recall hearing some loose rumours a few years ago that this was mainly targeted at yachters. I really can’t see who else might be interested in this except maybe a few folks in remote locations who don’t have internet connections. It

Re: [Boatanchors] Preselector & Elmac PMR-6a?

2014-06-09 Thread LARRY PICARD
Do you have the selectivity specs for this vintage receiver?  It is listed as a double/triple conversion superhet.   I agree that a pre-selector will not give you much benefit unless there are selectivity or image rejection issues.   These devices cannot improve the signal to noise ratio the in