Re: [Boatanchors] meter shunt

What, is there someone who doesn't have experience with 150 Amp measurements! See: 150 amp meter shunt - Bing Most are impressively heavy chunks of conductor, mostly brass looking. You are right aboout calculating the value, except the shunt has to be very comfortable at the rated current and

[Boatanchors] MFJ 989C Tuner Repair

I have one of these with a classic MFJ booboo inside. The brass runner on the roller coil was not machined correctly and will not stay engaged with the coil. I'm planning to machine one, but wonder if anyone has a junker from which I might get a runner, or even a whole coil? Taking the coil

[Boatanchors] MFJ 984 Tuner

Does anyone have a manual for the MFJ 984 tuner, or know where to find it online? Thanks, Wilson w4BOH ___ Boatanchors mailing list Boatanchors@puck.nether.net https://puck.nether.net/mailman/listinfo/boatanchors

[Boatanchors] Boatanchors Used on Boats

I just read the incredible bio of Elizebeth Friedman, a pioneer cryptanalyst. Aside from crucial contributions to WWI AND WWII crypto work, she ran the Coast Guard's crypto shop that chased rum runners during Prohibition. Does anyone have info on this work, the radios or people involved? I'm

[Boatanchors] RCA 1496 Byrd Antarctic RX

It's been a while since I asked... Does anyone have one, experience with one, or know where one is? Or any original documentation? It was the main RX for the 1928 first Antarctic expedition. OSU has extensive Byrd material, but surprisingly little is technical. Let me know if you want to talk

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

hematic featured a > grounded chassis and a one-wire plug. It took me a LONG time after pondering > it to understand how it worked > > 73 > > W2HY > > - Original Message - > From: "Wilson Lamb" > To: donro...@hiwaay.net > Cc: boatanchors@

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

And I thought I'd seen everything!!! That's a new one. WL - donro...@hiwaay.net wrote: > I recall listening to my uncle's shortwave radio and there was a > ground wire going outside and to the metal plumbing pipe. The AC > cord only had one blade on the plug. I think I was a teenager

[Boatanchors] R.M. Hadley Transformer Catalog FOUND

R.M. Hadley started making transformers and chokes in 1929, eventually evolving into a specialized maker of superquality iron for aerospace/military applications. Their website has a brief history, including an archive of designs back to 1933!! https://www.rmhco.com/spec-drawings.php I grew up

[Boatanchors] Hadley Transformers

Does anyone have a catalog or link for data on vintage R.M. Hadley transformers? Wilson W4BOH ___ Boatanchors mailing list Boatanchors@puck.nether.net https://puck.nether.net/mailman/listinfo/boatanchors

[Boatanchors] AC Receptacle

I'm looking for a flange mount AC outlet to repair a benchtop Variac, the blue grey one in metal housing. Modest searching has failed to find one. Any ideas? Thanks, Wilson W4BOH ___ Boatanchors mailing list Boatanchors@puck.nether.net

Re: [Boatanchors] Crystal Grinding

I found a set of plates and an old xtal. Available if wanted. WL - Original Message - > From: "infomet" > To: "Boatanchors" > Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 5:34:33 PM > Subject: [Boatanchors] Crystal Grinding > I ground many FT-243 surplus xtals into the 80 and 40 novice bands when I

[Boatanchors] Crystal Grinding

I ground many FT-243 surplus xtals into the 80 and 40 novice bands when I was a kid. Dad had a small balance weight, maybe 5-10gm, that was used for test. One just laid the xtal on the xmtr chassis, sat the weight on it, and read the freq. from a RX. No need for a holder. One could, of course,

[Boatanchors] 2C39 Tubes

Does anyone need some 2C39? I have no idea if they are worth anything. Wilson W4BOH ___ Boatanchors mailing list Boatanchors@puck.nether.net https://puck.nether.net/mailman/listinfo/boatanchors

Re: [Boatanchors] Canon Connectors

I've put these on Ebay. If you ask before they get a bid, I'll take them off for you. WL - On Oct 14, 2018, at 4:35 PM, infomet info...@embarqmail.com wrote: > I have two Cannon bulkhead connectors to pass on. > Male, six pins, WK-6-32S-A95, 15/16" square flange. > I can send picture if

[Boatanchors] Canon Connectors

I have two Cannon bulkhead connectors to pass on. Male, six pins, WK-6-32S-A95, 15/16" square flange. I can send picture if needed. Wilson W4BOH ___ Boatanchors mailing list Boatanchors@puck.nether.net

[Boatanchors] TCS Audio Transformer on Ebay

Just listed NIB T201 audio output xfmr on Ebay, (Item ID: 113268003679) Wilson W4BOH ___ Boatanchors mailing list Boatanchors@puck.nether.net https://puck.nether.net/mailman/listinfo/boatanchors

Re: [Boatanchors] Old IC

00 series was Diode-Transistor logic, the 950 was R-S flip-flop, 14 pin > DIP or 10 pin Metal can. > > Mike T W6MXV > > -Original Message- > From: Wilson Lamb > Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2018 11:15 PM > To: boatanchors > Subject: [Boatanchors] Old IC > >

[Boatanchors] Signal Shifters

A few years ago, I got the bug to become a Signal Shifter collector and now I have five. But it's time to start thinning, to avoid burdening others with a cleanup, so I'm testing the waters re selling them on to other caretakers. I have the 1938, 1940, 1942, and military versions. They look

Re: [Boatanchors] HT-41

Forgot signature. Wilson W4BOH - On Jul 2, 2018, at 2:20 AM, infomet info...@embarqmail.com wrote: > A true BA. Large boat at that. > I have one that has been modified to use 4-125A tubes. I think this included > a > new filament xfmr, 5V, 15A. > It works well, but the tetrodes just don't

[Boatanchors] BC-610

Can anyone tell me the TU number for the 1.5-2MC tuning unit? I have one on Ebay and would like to have the correct TU number. See 113045204915 Wilson W4BOH ___ Boatanchors mailing list Boatanchors@puck.nether.net

[Boatanchors] Transformer ID

I have a Sola pwr xfmr from a Motorola repeater, 80s vintage. It has a heavy winding of about 20VCT, with 10 ga wire, a 6V winding and a 400V winding, low current. The Sola number is 22-1251. The Motorola number is 25D84516G01. I can send a picture if anyone wants. Thanks, Wilson W4BOH

[Boatanchors] Window Line Matchbox

My son uses a 135' OCFD and small MB with great results. The OCF moderates the Z swings of the center fed flat top. Have you changed line width to improve the situation? WL ___ Boatanchors mailing list Boatanchors@puck.nether.net

[Boatanchors] Clipperton L Update

OK, I got some useful inputs. As it seemed, there was a metering problem. I love radio forensics and got to use them here. I won't give the gory details, but the PO had put a 1K resistor in series with the meter. It was not a factor reading B+, since the meter is fed from a 100K source. It was a

[Boatanchors] Clipperton L

Any Clipperton users/experts out there. I remember when they were the cat's meow, but I don't want to say how long it was. I just got an unmodified one, dusty but seems OK. Funny thing is, it shows almost no idle current on the meter. IN CW position, it draws 1.5A from the line in stby and goes

Re: [Boatanchors] Anyone know a source for replacement Hallicrafters FPM-300 bandswitch plastic toothed gear wheel?

Amazon has gobbled up some of the small outfits, like Dan's Small Parts. Here's some stuff: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps=toothed+belt+pulleys=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Atoothed+belt+pulleys WL - Mike Langner wrote: > Hello everyone ! > > I’m trying

Re: [Boatanchors] Anyone know a source for replacement Hallicrafters FPM-300 bandswitch plastic toothed gear wheel?

Biedler's Belts is incredible for belts and they have pulleys. You don't need exact replacements, if you have the ratio right. http://www.biedlers-belts.com/ For the hole, make a couple of shims to fill out the shaft. If the setscrew isn't enough hold, make a dimple for it. WL - Mike

[Boatanchors] Navy Transformer

This is going to be recycled if no one claims it. I think it is from a shipboard PA system. Not a Beachmaster. I hope the link works. If not, I'll fix later. Wilson W4BOH https://www.dropbox.com/sh/w2byb7qntt8cuaa/AAClUsxPFE5l6q3RTB8_p8JBa?dl=0 ___

Re: [Boatanchors] 6L6-813 Homebrew CW Transmitter for Sale

Sorry, I wrote my reply before seeing your description. It's early for me! WL ___ Boatanchors mailing list Boatanchors@puck.nether.net https://puck.nether.net/mailman/listinfo/boatanchors

Re: [Boatanchors] 6L6-813 Homebrew CW Transmitter for Sale

Soon we won't be able to get rid of any of this stuff, so mentioning ebay is a good thing! We need every possible method of locating people who might be attracted to BA stuff! It looks like it might have been headed for 80m, but not finished? Is there a plate cap? I see some braid that might

[Boatanchors] Lysco VFO

I still have this. As if the Signal Shifter were not enough to eat all my radio time, I have recently been blessed by the arrival of an apparently quite early Lysco VFO. The case is grey, 6.5"W X 2.25"H X 4.75"D. There is a twinlead output line and a grommet for power input and a small

Re: [Boatanchors] Modern Hamming

15, 2017 at 5:02 PM, Wilson Lamb <info...@embarqmail.com> wrote: Now here's the way to really enjoy radio!! >WL ___ > Boatanchors mailing list >Boatanchors@puck.nether.net >https://puck.nether.net/mailman/listinfo/boatanchors &

[Boatanchors] RCA AR-1496-B

Does anyone have info on this RX? Used by Byrd in 1928. Wilson W4BOH ___ Boatanchors mailing list Boatanchors@puck.nether.net https://puck.nether.net/mailman/listinfo/boatanchors

[Boatanchors] Admiral Byrd

I'm interested in the radio equipment used by Adm, Byrd, for both Arctic and Antarctic expeditions. There were fixed and portable stations, including for airplanes and dog sleds. There are many mentions of radio comms in books and reports, but of course no details like brands or circuitry. Does

[Boatanchors] Audio XFMR

Family lore has it that this xfmr is from a "Battle Announcing Amplifier". I doubt it was the portable Beachmaster, because there is a matching pwr xfmr that weighs more than 50 lbs! Maybe a ship's PA system? I'll try to post links to it.

[Boatanchors] Fwd: Re: NEW estate list - more coming I'm sure

- Forwarded Message - From: Wilson Lamb <info...@embarqmail.com> To: RAY FRIESS <rayfr...@msn.com> Sent: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 20:53:13 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] NEW estate list - more coming I'm sure Yet another warning to us all to clean up the stuff while we can!

Re: [Boatanchors] Loudenboomer II

I have my Loudenboomer running, but the efficiency is not what I think it should be, getting about 50% max, at about 800W in, CW. Does anyone have measurements of theirs? The PS was a mess, with terminal strip cut out, but simple to fix. Amp seems bulletproof and well made. The B+ wants to run

[Boatanchors] Fw: Coil Forms

These sold immediately, so I ordered a dozen more sockets. They take a while, but come in in fine shape, nicely packed! So now I have a dozen sets available...six pin Meissner forms with new sockets. Same terms, $5/set, plus post. Help me clear out, please! Wilson W4BOH From: Wilson Lamb Sent

[Boatanchors] CAA Crystals

I have two big old crystals, 1x1.5x2.25”, marked C.A.A. One is on 398 KC, maybe a beacon, and one is on 4199.5, marked C.A.A.A.T.C., maybe it’s ground to air? If anyone is interested in them, I expect we could make a deal. Wilson W4BOH ___ Boatanchors

[Boatanchors] RME-69 Documentation

I have several reprint items to pass on: Antique Radios Thread Technical Advertising Description Schematic/Parts List Service Manual $5, mailed to you. Wilson W4BOH ___ Boatanchors mailing list Boatanchors@puck.nether.net

[Boatanchors] Rauland Variable Cap

Can anyone ID this expensive, very heavy, variable cap? It weighs over five pounds and must have been in something expensive! Thanks, Wilson W4BOH https://www.dropbox.com/s/1zqcyjk4esd4vf9/jse_Rauland1_%281%29.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/ytyrdpr659fpbjl/jse_Rauland1_%282%29.jpg?dl=0

[Boatanchors] Comet Pro

I think I forgot the link. WL Imagine my surprise at seeing this. Never seen one for sale before. Doesn’t have xtal filter. WL http://antiqueradios.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=15=314168 ___ Boatanchors mailing list Boatanchors@puck.nether.net

[Boatanchors] Comet Pro

Imagine my surprise at seeing this. Never seen one for sale before. Doesn’t have xtal filter. WL ___ Boatanchors mailing list Boatanchors@puck.nether.net https://puck.nether.net/mailman/listinfo/boatanchors

[Boatanchors] Six Pin Coil Forms

Coils and sockets sold immediately...will get some more sockets. Didn’t ask enough, I guess. 73, WL ___ Boatanchors mailing list Boatanchors@puck.nether.net https://puck.nether.net/mailman/listinfo/boatanchors

[Boatanchors] Fw: Corrected CX Announcement

Please circulate wherever you can, thanks, WL January 2017 CX Announcement.docx Description: MS-Word 2007 document ___ Boatanchors mailing list Boatanchors@puck.nether.net https://puck.nether.net/mailman/listinfo/boatanchors

[Boatanchors] Signal Shifter Coil Forms

I’m not bailed out of my hasty purchase yet, but there’s been great progress! After filling several requests, I’m down to a BUNCH of six pin coil forms for stripping/reuse. They are about 1.25X2” and many are for low frequencies, so one could actually strip down to a desired inductance, with a

[Boatanchors] Signal Shifter Coils

Did you ever order a box lot or grab bag, hoping for bargains, that didn’t pan out? I got about 50 Signal Shifter coils, hoping for ham band sets. Well, I got two partial sets and LOTS of out of bands, unknowns, and blank forms, 4,5 and 6 pins. Windings are easily stripped, of course. So, if you

[Boatanchors] OLD CQ Mags

1949 CQ, missing October. $9, mailed 2 u! Wilson W4BOH ___ Boatanchors mailing list Boatanchors@puck.nether.net https://puck.nether.net/mailman/listinfo/boatanchors

[Boatanchors] Old CQ Mags

I’ve had a set of 1950 CQ mag on ebay, with little interest. They are $10, shipped 2 u. Any interest? I’ll also have some QST, so let me know if you want any of those, so I won’t have to mess with the listing. WL ___ Boatanchors mailing list

[Boatanchors] TCS Audio Transformer

I have a TCS output transformer listed on Ebay, 112205952509. Wilson W4BOH ___ Boatanchors mailing list Boatanchors@puck.nether.net https://puck.nether.net/mailman/listinfo/boatanchors

[Boatanchors] Range Filters

I have a couple of these, one Bendix. I don’t know if they were for AN ranges or not. Labeled IN, RANGE, TEL, so I think the TEL is straight through and the RANGE is a bandpass on the range audio, MCW, I think. Does anyone need one, or two. Can make pictures if needed. Wilson W4BOH

Re: [Boatanchors] Navigator and Heathkit A-1 Meters

Capacitor? WL -Original Message- From: Gary Franklin Sent: Friday, October 14, 2016 10:55 AM To: Boatanchors Subject: [Boatanchors] Navigator and Heathkit A-1 Meters Is there a solution for snubbing/taming the meter action on the Johnson Navigator and Heathkit AT-1 meters? Gary

[Boatanchors] QST

1973 issues available for postage. Wilson W4BOH ___ Boatanchors mailing list Boatanchors@puck.nether.net https://puck.nether.net/mailman/listinfo/boatanchors

[Boatanchors] Manuals

I’d like to pass on manuals for things I no longer have: Kenwood TS-520S nice original Drake TR-3 nice original RME 69 copies of sales blurb factory service manual

[Boatanchors] PE-104-A

I have listed the PE-104-A on Ebay, if you are interested. It needs a new home. http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/112135126591? WL ___ Boatanchors mailing list Boatanchors@puck.nether.net https://puck.nether.net/mailman/listinfo/boatanchors

[Boatanchors] PE-104-A

I have one or two of these, but don’t know what they are for. Can someone point me toward a source of info? Offers accepted, too. Wilson W4BOH ___ Boatanchors mailing list Boatanchors@puck.nether.net https://puck.nether.net/mailman/listinfo/boatanchors

[Boatanchors] Radio Shack Catalog

1978 I don’t see ham gear, but there is some CB. “Free” for food bank contribution. Wilson W4BOH ___ Boatanchors mailing list Boatanchors@puck.nether.net https://puck.nether.net/mailman/listinfo/boatanchors

[Boatanchors] LM Freq Meter

I have an LM, PS, and cables. Also 20 lb of new Navy spares, almost all in original packaging. Is there any interest in this among Anchorites? I could likely deliver to Shelby. Wilson W4BOH ___ Boatanchors mailing list Boatanchors@puck.nether.net