Article: 99266 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Peter Voelpel" Subject: early Collins 51S-1F Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2005 23:24:43 +0200 Message-ID: My early Collins 51S-1F, SN276 is on Ebay if somebody is interested in that model. It is the racked version and I ship worlwide. For more info please email, as the description is in German language Auction# 5787218375 begin 666 s.gif M1TE&.#EA`0`!`)'_`/___P```,# P ```"'Y! $```(`+ `````!``$```(" $5 $`.P`` ` end Article: 99267 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: David Stinson Subject: FA: Collins 75S-3A Message-ID: Date: Fri, 08 Jul 2005 13:25:59 GMT Very nice one. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5787682838 Thanks for looking. Article: 99268 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Albert & Btittany Spear" References: <1120668254.300765.326040@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: New Coax Connector & Adapter Catalog Now Available Message-ID: Date: Fri, 08 Jul 2005 13:59:41 GMT What the heck are you talking about? The Macronedia player plugin? Totally harmless. no cookies no spyware. Its just another way of displaying data and pictures. wrote in message news:1120668254.300765.326040@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > Do you have a link without having to use the plug in? I refuse to use > the plug in as I do not like all the advertisements dancing in my face. > If not, there are plenty of other vendors. Thank you. > > Richard > > Email address is only for google groups log in. > > > > AAA RF Products wrote: >> Please email or call for your free copy of our latest coax connector, >> adapter, cable assembly & bulk coaxial cable catalog. >> >> No minimum order >> >> No handling fees. >> >> >> web: www.aaarfproducts.com >> email: sales@aaarfproducts.com >> call: 949 481 3154 >> fax: 949 388 5448 >> mail: AAA RF Products, 949 Calle Amanecer, San Clemente, CA 92673 USA > Article: 99269 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: ronfol@ktc.com Subject: FA: DRAKE MN-2000 Matching Network Tuner $26.00 Message-ID: <42cea35e.73664702@news.ktc.com> Date: Fri, 08 Jul 2005 16:03:42 GMT This is a very nice Drake MN-2000 Antenna Tuner with manual. It is at $26.00 now on ebay . See at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=48711&item=5787291309 Article: 99270 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: ronfol@ktc.com Subject: FA: TEN-TEC Argonaut 515 SSB/CW QRP Transceiver Message-ID: <42cecaaa.83726728@news.ktc.com> Date: Fri, 08 Jul 2005 18:50:56 GMT Nice Argonaut 515 . see at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4674&item=5786370423 Article: 99271 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Fred Abse Subject: Re: New Coax Connector & Adapter Catalog Now Available Date: Fri, 08 Jul 2005 21:43:15 +0100 Message-ID: References: <1120668254.300765.326040@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> On Fri, 08 Jul 2005 13:59:41 +0000, Albert & Btittany Spear wrote: > What the heck are you talking about? The Macronedia player plugin? > Totally harmless. no cookies no spyware. Its just another way of displaying > data and pictures. But why should anybody think they need animated eye candy to sell RF components? Easily-accessed solid product data is what generates sales enquiries in engineering. -- "Electricity is of two kinds, positive and negative. The difference is, I presume, that one comes a little more expensive, but is more durable; the other is a cheaper thing, but the moths get into it." (Stephen Leacock) Article: 99272 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Albert & Btittany Spear" References: <1120668254.300765.326040@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: New Coax Connector & Adapter Catalog Now Available Message-ID: Date: Fri, 08 Jul 2005 22:27:23 GMT Yup, no question about it. You know everything. "Fred Abse" wrote in message news:pan.2005.07.08.20.23.38.135339@cerebrumconfus.it... > On Fri, 08 Jul 2005 13:59:41 +0000, Albert & Btittany Spear wrote: > >> What the heck are you talking about? The Macronedia player plugin? >> Totally harmless. no cookies no spyware. Its just another way of >> displaying >> data and pictures. > > But why should anybody think they need animated eye candy to sell RF > components? > > Easily-accessed solid product data is what generates sales enquiries in > engineering. > > -- > "Electricity is of two kinds, positive and negative. The difference > is, I presume, that one comes a little more expensive, but is more > durable; the other is a cheaper thing, but the moths get into it." > (Stephen Leacock) Article: 99273 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Heytubeguy" Subject: FA:Tubes:6L6,6V6Y,807,12AX7,6JS6C..... Message-ID: <69Fze.1105606$w62.46417@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net> Date: Sat, 09 Jul 2005 00:48:02 GMT Added a few more tubes. Have a look, tnx: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZheytubeguy + Amphenol 2 pin Mic connector set and 5691 tubes (red base). heytubeguy Article: 99274 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Heytubeguy" Subject: FA:5691 Red Base,2-pin mic plug + more tubes Message-ID: Date: Sat, 09 Jul 2005 00:50:47 GMT Added a few more tubes. Have a look, tnx: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZheytubeguy + Amphenol 2 pin Mic connector set and 5691 tubes (red base). heytubeguy Article: 99275 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "DOUGLAS" Subject: Wanted: National NCL2000 parts Message-ID: <2pKze.1$oZ.0@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink.net> Date: Sat, 09 Jul 2005 06:46:22 GMT I'm looking for parts for my National NCL-2000. I especially need a blower assembly, even if not working, just for the housing. Also, the bottom sheet metal plate for the tube compartment would be nice. Also, anyone have a line on some used but good 8122 tubes at a fair price? tnx, Doug Article: 99276 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "moreradio" Subject: Harris RF-3200 hf transceiver Message-ID: <5ANze.50691$h5.2137533@news3.tin.it> Date: Sat, 09 Jul 2005 10:22:57 GMT Hello, I'm looking for technical manual of RF-3200 HF transceiver made by RF Comm/Harris or at least electrical diagrams, any help? Very Best Regards Claudio Article: 99277 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: w4idx@earthlink.net (David Robbins) Subject: ARRL Handbooks FS Message-ID: <42cfcb3d.43536058@news.east.earthlink.net> Date: Sat, 09 Jul 2005 13:07:36 GMT Selling my personal collection of ARRL Radio Handbooks. These are all in excellent condition. Some of the best you will find. All prices plus shipping. 1934 Excellent condition. Hardbound. Price $40 1937 Excellent condition. Top and bottom of binding taped, but not torn. Don't know why it was taped. It looks almost mint otherwise. Price $35 1939 Poor condition. Missing covers but otherwise complete. Several handwritten schematics inside (on seperate paper) Binding is tight and all pages included. Price $10 1942 Special Defense Edition in Mint condition. Price $35 1942 Standard ARRL Handbook somewhat rare. in excellent condition. Price $35 1944 Excellent condition. Small 1" tear in top cover otherwise in near mint condition. Price $30 1944 Excellent condition. Price $30. 1945 Very Good Condition. Cover torn away at top but still attached. Slightly worn spine. Price $20. 1949 Very Good Condition. Price $20 1950 Very Good Condition. Price $20 1951 Excellent condition. Price $20 1952 Good Condition. Spine Taped and owners name stamped in top right corner. Complete and tight binding. Price $20 1953 Excellent condition. Price $20 1955 Excellent condition. Price $20 1956 Excellent condition. Price $20 1957 Excellent condition. Near Mint. Price $20 1959 Excellent condition. Price $20 1961 Mint. Price $20 ALL PRICES PLUS SHIPPING FROM 27587. WILL SELL THE ENTIRE LOT FOR $400 PLUS SHIPPING Will consider ALL offers. Might consider a trade of HF rig. Thanks, David, W4IDX Article: 99278 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: w4idx@earthlink.net (David Robbins) Subject: Collins Books FS Message-ID: <42cfd164.45110789@news.east.earthlink.net> Date: Sat, 09 Jul 2005 13:30:20 GMT All prices plus shipping. "Collins The First 50 Years" Mint condition with letter to employee included. Price $40 "A Pictorial History of Collins Amateur Radio Equipment" Limited Edition Signed and number in sleeve. Mint condition. Price $75 Collins Collectors Monthly Magazines Complete set First year 1991, second year 1992 Collins Collectors Quarterly Magazine July 91, November 91, Spring 92, Summer 92, Winter 92, Fall 92, Winter 94. All in very nice condition. Price for complete set of Collins Magazines $100 Amateur Single Sideband, First Edition 1962. Excellent condition Price $35 Buy the complete collection for $225 shipped 73's David Robbins w4idx@earthlink.net . Article: 99279 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: w4idx@earthlink.net (David Robbins) Subject: QST collection FS 1923-2003 Message-ID: <42cfd45d.45871615@news.east.earthlink.net> Date: Sat, 09 Jul 2005 13:43:15 GMT Complete collection of QST magazines FOR SALE OR TRADE 1923-2003 complete set. 80 years of the history of Amateur Radio. Very Good to Mint condition My personal collection of QST magazines. Hard to find a nicer set. Boxed in air tight rubbermaid containers and ready to be picked up. Pick up ONLY Wake Forest, NC (near Raleigh, NC) Price $600 OBO OR Trade for HF rig. What do you have to trade? David, W4IDX Near Raleigh, NC w4idx@earthlink.net Article: 99280 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Ron in Radio Heaven Subject: CC-AWA Summer Swap Meet Message-ID: Date: Sat, 09 Jul 2005 15:11:53 GMT Don't forget, the CC-AWA's Summer Swap Meet is just a few weeks away. On Saturday July 30th. in Valdese NC. Located just off I-40 it's easy to get to from anywhere. You can find lots of details and driving directions here on our Summer Swap web page; http://cc_awa.homestead.com/Summer.html Load up the trucks, we hope to see you there. Ron Article: 99281 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Fred Abse Subject: Re: New Coax Connector & Adapter Catalog Now Available Date: Sat, 09 Jul 2005 17:42:58 +0100 Message-ID: References: <1120668254.300765.326040@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> On Fri, 08 Jul 2005 22:27:23 +0000, Albert & Btittany Spear wrote: > Yup, no question about it. You know everything. Not everything, exactly, but I do know how to bottom post and set followup. -- "Electricity is of two kinds, positive and negative. The difference is, I presume, that one comes a little more expensive, but is more durable; the other is a cheaper thing, but the moths get into it." (Stephen Leacock) Article: 99282 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: " Uncle Peter" References: Subject: Re: Vibrator Supply Question? Message-ID: Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2005 12:46:38 -0400 "Carl WA1KPD" wrote in message news:n82dnR47DNtNY1LfRVn-1w@comcast.com... > I am converting an old Marine Radio to a 160 mtr rig. The supply used a > transformer with a 100CPS vibrator. Can I use the transformer that came with > it on 60 CPS AC? > > Tnx > > > > Carl > > Carl I got away with on a lot of early car radios, but the question is more related to the amount of "iron" in the transformer core. Some transformers have enough engineered leeway to allow operating at lower frequencies, others will quickly overheat. Try it and see, watch the transformer temperature closely.. Pete Article: 99283 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: et472@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Michael Black) Subject: Re: Vibrator Supply Question? Date: 9 Jul 2005 17:09:04 GMT Message-ID: References: " Uncle Peter" (radioconnectionNO@cox.netSPAM) writes: > "Carl WA1KPD" wrote in message > news:n82dnR47DNtNY1LfRVn-1w@comcast.com... >> I am converting an old Marine Radio to a 160 mtr rig. The supply used a >> transformer with a 100CPS vibrator. Can I use the transformer that came > with >> it on 60 CPS AC? >> >> Tnx >> >> >> >> Carl >> >> > > Carl > > I got away with on a lot of early car radios, but the question is more > related to the amount of "iron" in the transformer core. Some > transformers have enough engineered leeway to allow operating > at lower frequencies, others will quickly overheat. Try it and see, > watch the transformer temperature closely.. > > Pete > > > I ran an old RCA Carfone that way back in 1972. Scrounged up some big filament transformers (and put them in series for 12vac), and connected them to the Carfone's power supply where the vibrators fed their transformers. I recall the Carfone's transformer did get fairly hot, but I never had any problem doing it. Michael VE2BVW Article: 99284 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: kludge@panix.com (Scott Dorsey) Subject: Re: Vibrator Supply Question? Date: 9 Jul 2005 13:10:12 -0400 Message-ID: References: Carl WA1KPD wrote: >I am converting an old Marine Radio to a 160 mtr rig. The supply used a >transformer with a 100CPS vibrator. Can I use the transformer that came with >it on 60 CPS AC? Maybe, but it depends. Some of those transformers were very underdesigned, and have too low an impedance at 60 Hz to work without overheating. If you have a bridge, measure the impedance of the primary with the secondary disconnected. If it's substantially higher at 100 Hz than at 60 Hz, don't try it. --scott -- "C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis." Article: 99285 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "K6XD TOM" Subject: VALIANT ESCUTCHEON Message-ID: Date: Sat, 09 Jul 2005 17:19:38 GMT Would someone please e mail me the phone number or the address of the person that sells the plastic frequency window for the Valiant. K6XD Tom k6xd@cfl.rr.com Article: 99286 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Tom MacIntyre Subject: Re: New Coax Connector & Adapter Catalog Now Available Message-ID: References: <42cf0d0c.165046@newsgroups.comcast.net> Date: Sat, 09 Jul 2005 19:46:35 GMT On Fri, 08 Jul 2005 23:32:50 GMT, w4sef@comcast.net (Steven Fritts) wrote: >What plugin??? Works fine here with Firefox and IE You likely already have the plug-n? Tom > >On Wed, 6 Jul 2005 06:39:55 -0700, "AAA RF Products" > wrote: > >>Please email or call for your free copy of our latest coax connector, >>adapter, cable assembly & bulk coaxial cable catalog. >> >>No minimum order >> >>No handling fees. >> >> >>web: www.aaarfproducts.com >>email: sales@aaarfproducts.com >>call: 949 481 3154 >>fax: 949 388 5448 >>mail: AAA RF Products, 949 Calle Amanecer, San Clemente, CA 92673 USA >> >> Article: 99287 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Message-ID: <42D0533C.DE83BF7E@earthlink.net> From: "Michael A. Terrell" Subject: Re: New Coax Connector & Adapter Catalog Now Available References: <42cf0d0c.165046@newsgroups.comcast.net> Date: Sat, 09 Jul 2005 22:44:35 GMT Tom MacIntyre wrote: > > On Fri, 08 Jul 2005 23:32:50 GMT, w4sef@comcast.net (Steven Fritts) > wrote: > > >What plugin??? Works fine here with Firefox and IE > > You likely already have the plug-n? > > Tom He'll find that out when a website demands the version of the week to work. -- Link to my "Computers for disabled Veterans" project website deleted after threats were telephoned to my church. Michael A. Terrell Central Florida Article: 99288 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Dale Parfitt" References: Subject: Re: VALIANT ESCUTCHEON Message-ID: Date: Sat, 09 Jul 2005 23:33:26 GMT "K6XD TOM" wrote in message news:KGTze.224772$w15.194826@tornado.tampabay.rr.com... > Would someone please e mail me the phone number or the address of the person > that sells the plastic frequency window for the Valiant. > > K6XD Tom > > k6xd@cfl.rr.com > > No phone in his ads: mail to: bak@provisiontools.com W4OP > Article: 99289 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: " Uncle Peter" References: <11d0urfmker4vdf@corp.supernews.com> Subject: Re: R390 Message-ID: Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2005 21:54:24 -0400 "Duby Todd" wrote in message news:11d0urfmker4vdf@corp.supernews.com... > Haven't seen much on this radio lately. Is there still interest in this > boatanchor? All I get on Google is some sort of converter for use with the > radio, plus a boxcar load of model cars. > > 73, > Dube K4DWW > You might get a LOT more hits using R-390 or R-390A instead. That little - makes a lot of difference on search engines. Pete Article: 99290 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Mike Andrews" Subject: Re: R390 Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2005 02:15:31 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <11d0urfmker4vdf@corp.supernews.com> Uncle Peter wrote: > "Duby Todd" wrote in message > news:11d0urfmker4vdf@corp.supernews.com... >> Haven't seen much on this radio lately. Is there still interest in this >> boatanchor? All I get on Google is some sort of converter for use with > the >> radio, plus a boxcar load of model cars. >> >> 73, >> Dube K4DWW >> > You might get a LOT more hits using R-390 or R-390A instead. That little > - makes a lot of difference on search engines. And there's a _very_ active -- and mostly on-topic -- R-390 mailing list through qth.net. Point your browser at to see all the mailing lists hosted there. -- People who do technical support for a living are bitter, twisted and uncharitable. Eight hours a day of telling people what's already in the manual [..] results in a steady and inexorable progression towards a state of depressive sociopathy. -dansdata.com Article: 99291 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Simon Subject: Free Book on "Restoring HF Valved Communication Receivers" Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2005 22:53:38 +1000 Message-ID: Hi A very experienced UK radio engineer, collector and restorer, Chris Parry, has written a 91 page e-book on the above topic and asked me to make it available on the internet. He is happy for it to be freely distributed in the interests of making valve radios in full working order available for the future. See the link on my collectable radios web site at http://www.vk2bv.org/radio/index.htm for full details of Chris's contact information and downloading. I think anyone who restores valve radios will learn something from it. If you find it useful, I am sure Chris would appreciate an email note of thanks. Simon Article: 99292 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "jwb" Subject: dial string slippage Message-ID: Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2005 13:05:19 GMT any good remedies for dial string slipping on tube receivers? thanks jack Article: 99293 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Hoghead52" References: Subject: Re: dial string slippage Message-ID: Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2005 14:35:25 GMT Try some rosin. They sell it at sports supply shops. "jwb" wrote in message news:j29Ae.153265$xm3.141133@attbi_s21... > any good remedies for dial string slipping on tube receivers? > thanks jack > Article: 99294 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: kludge@panix.com (Scott Dorsey) Subject: Re: dial string slippage Date: 10 Jul 2005 11:49:08 -0400 Message-ID: References: jwb wrote: >any good remedies for dial string slipping on tube receivers? New dial cord? AES stocks the stuff. --scott -- "C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis." Article: 99295 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Message-ID: <42D14BF5.2A7B7031@sympatico.ca> From: "M. Kassay" Subject: For Sale - HEATHKIT Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2005 12:25:25 -0400 I have the following for sale Heath SB-600 speaker $40 US Heath 'EXTENDER Board' for the SB-104 $50 US Brand New in the box, unopened HD-1984 microphone $70 US Heath HS-1661 speaker $35 US RARE Heath HS-34 speaker 'mini SB-600' $50 US Heath SA-2040 tuner $160 US HRA-10-1 crystal calibrator $35 US Shipping extra,,, further info, psl send me an Email. 73 Mike Article: 99296 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Allodoxaphobia Subject: Re: New Coax Connector & Adapter Catalog Now Available Date: 10 Jul 2005 17:25:57 GMT Message-ID: References: <1120668254.300765.326040@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> On 10 Jul 2005 15:40:11 GMT, django@hotclub.fr wrote: > On Fri, 8 Jul 2005 13:59:41 UTC, "Albert & > Btittany Spear" wrote: > >> www.aaarfproducts.com > > My 2-year old Mozilla can't even begin reading > this site- kicks out with error msg I've never > seen before, something like: "can't enter site; > some data may have been transferred". > > Hire 'one true way' M$ heads to work for peanuts > to create/maintain your website and you loose > potential customers like this. They're trying to > sell hardware fer xsakes! > > BTW, I am looking, once again, for 3/4 inch coax > connectors for nitrogen-cell CATV cable which was > free, but sorry you can't have any of our > connectors...... The all too common focus on Form Instead Of Function. What the pain must be to view that web site over dial-up... This is telling: " 00898 hits since June 7, 2005 " (Most of which are probably NG readers checking on your complaint. :-) My non-commercial web site gets more hits than that PER DAY. I run several different web browsers on my linux box here for those occasions when I MUST get in to see a web site. Usually, tho', I don't waste my time -- I just click off somewhere else... The most infuriating are the home pages consisting of NOTHING but flash eye-candy. (The plus there is that type of web site rarely gets into the Google lists.....) Jonesy -- who truly believes in KISS. -- Marvin L Jones | jonz | W3DHJ | linux Pueblo, Colorado | @ | Jonesy | OS/2 __ 38.24N 104.55W | config.com | DM78rf | SK Article: 99297 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Message-ID: <42D168E0.10E7C5A@earthlink.net> From: "Michael A. Terrell" Subject: Re: New Coax Connector & Adapter Catalog Now Available References: <1120668254.300765.326040@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2005 18:29:05 GMT Allodoxaphobia wrote: > > The all too common focus on Form Instead Of Function. > What the pain must be to view that web site over dial-up... > This is telling: > " 00898 hits since June 7, 2005 " > (Most of which are probably NG readers checking on your complaint. :-) > > My non-commercial web site gets more hits than that PER DAY. > > I run several different web browsers on my linux box here for those > occasions when I MUST get in to see a web site. Usually, tho', I > don't waste my time -- I just click off somewhere else... > > The most infuriating are the home pages consisting of NOTHING but > flash eye-candy. (The plus there is that type of web site rarely > gets into the Google lists.....) > > Jonesy I ran into an electronics wholesale website that was built entirely in flash I had updated the crappy Macromedia Flash software less than a week before, and it was out of date already so I e-mailed the webmaster and told them I wouldn't install more software on an already full hard drive to buy parts that were available from people who really wanted to sell, not just advertise. I wonder if they fixed the site, or went out of business? I know a lot of people who won't wait 10 minutes per page to download to be able to look for parts. -- Link to my "Computers for disabled Veterans" project website deleted after threats were telephoned to my church. Michael A. Terrell Central Florida Article: 99298 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Allodoxaphobia Subject: Re: New Coax Connector & Adapter Catalog Now Available Date: 10 Jul 2005 19:32:19 GMT Message-ID: References: <1120668254.300765.326040@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <42D168E0.10E7C5A@earthlink.net> ["Followup-To:" header set to sci.electronics.repair.] On Sun, 10 Jul 2005 18:29:05 GMT, Michael A. Terrell wrote: > Allodoxaphobia wrote: >> >> The most infuriating are the home pages consisting of NOTHING but >> flash eye-candy. (The plus there is that type of web site rarely >> gets into the Google lists.....) > > I ran into an electronics wholesale website that was built entirely > in flash I had updated the crappy Macromedia Flash software less than a > week before, and it was out of date already > so I e-mailed the webmaster and told them I wouldn't install more software > on an already full hard drive to buy parts that were available from people > who really wanted to sell, not just advertise. You emailed the wrong fella. The webmaster's Prime Directive is to protect and expand the webmaster's job. You need to get the message to the folks who lay awake at night -- wondering how (if) they can stay in business. More than installing "...more software on an already full hard drive...", I'm tired of spend a large percentage of my "computing time" constantly updating my system(s). Imagine, if you will, devoting that kind of effort on your car, your TV, or your HVAC -- just to get the same 'utility' out of it tomorrow that you got out of it yesterday. sigh... Jonesy -- Marvin L Jones | jonz | W3DHJ | linux Pueblo, Colorado | @ | Jonesy | OS/2 __ 38.24N 104.55W | config.com | DM78rf | SK Article: 99299 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Fred Abse Subject: Re: New Coax Connector & Adapter Catalog Now Available Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2005 21:53:35 +0100 Message-ID: References: <1120668254.300765.326040@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <42D168E0.10E7C5A@earthlink.net> <42D17C37.C0902E9F@earthlink.net> On Sun, 10 Jul 2005 19:51:37 +0000, Michael A. Terrell wrote: > The webmaster was the only address I could find without installing > the software and all of the blind e-mails to info@, sales@ and other > common business addresses all bounced. it doesn't really matter, because > I can't remember the name of the company, even though their flashy > trashy website is supposed to make you want to come back again and > again. Well, if "sales@" bounces, they can't be all that bothered about doing business... -- "Electricity is of two kinds, positive and negative. The difference is, I presume, that one comes a little more expensive, but is more durable; the other is a cheaper thing, but the moths get into it." (Stephen Leacock) Article: 99300 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2005 22:23:50 -0400 From: -ex- Subject: Re: Vibrator Supply Question? References: <1121044936.611877.219470@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: lbrty4us@aol.com wrote: > Carl WA1KPD wrote: > >>I am converting an old Marine Radio to a 160 mtr rig. The supply used a >>transformer with a 100CPS vibrator. Can I use the transformer that came with >>it on 60 CPS AC? > > > Certainly. The 100hz was a squarewave & there'll be enough core for > your 60hz sinepower. It's the radio units running 400hz & such that > are problematic & far too undersized. But if I were you I'd scope it > with the vibe under load first to be sure its really a 100hz (or so) > supply - I don't recall seeing a 100hz vibrator though there are a lot > of other things I haven't seen, too. You'll also have some filter L/C > issues to think of, or at least check, and there are hash components > you can get rid of. If the buffer cap's good I'd leave it in for handy > transient protection. Hmmm...I'm not so sure about this. I agree with Frank's concept but the power xfmrs I see in car radios with typical ~100-120 cps vibrators seem awfully small for 60 Hz use. Never tried one, though. Don't think I would. -Bill Article: 99301 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Mark K3MSB" Subject: FS: Drake C-Line R-4C / T-4XC / AC-4 / MS-4 Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2005 23:09:59 -0400 Message-ID: <11d3ooc2mmlei4e@corp.supernews.com> http://www.qsl.net/k3msb/drake_c_line/drake.html Article: 99302 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Subject: Re: dial string slippage From: k9uwaREMOVE@THISarrl.netSTUFF (John Goller, k9uwa) References: Message-ID: Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 05:58:15 GMT In article , kludge@panix.com says... > > >jwb wrote: >>any good remedies for dial string slipping on tube receivers? > >New dial cord? >AES stocks the stuff. >--scott Bob as in Bob's Capacitors has several diameters of new dial cord also... he had them at Lansing this weekend.... John k9uwa Article: 99303 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Colin Gunn" Subject: Check out this Ultimate kW Mackay MSR4030 Auto Tuner/Coupler Message-ID: Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 06:30:56 GMT http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=48711&item=5788422677&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW Article: 99304 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: straydog Subject: Re: How big has Somerset, PA hamfest been in the past? Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 10:07:59 +0000 Message-ID: References: On Wed, 6 Jul 2005, Bill Smith wrote: > Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 16:07:14 -0400 > From: Bill Smith > Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap, rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors, > rec.radio.amateur.equipment, rec.radio.amateur.homebrew > Subject: Re: How big has Somerset, PA hamfest been in the past? > > > "straydog" wrote in message > news:Pine.NEB.4.62.0506261856170.28426@sdf.lonestar.org... >> >> >> On Fri, 24 Jun 2005, Galen Watts wrote: >> >>> Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2005 08:25:27 -0400 >>> From: Galen Watts >>> To: straydog >>> Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap, rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors, >>> rec.radio.amateur.equipment, rec.radio.amateur.homebrew >>> Subject: Re: How big has Somerset, PA hamfest been in the past? >>> >>> straydog wrote: >>>> >>>> I think July 17, is the next Somerset PA hamfest and I've been thinking >>>> about going. Its a long drive from here (southern Delaware) and I was >>>> wondering how big and how good it has been in the past. Anyone got any >>>> recollections from the past? >>>> >>>> Art, w4pon >>> >>> They have pictures of last year's fest at >>> http://www.k3smt.org/hf2004/ >>> >>> -W8LNA >>> >> >> Thanks for the info... >> >> I had a look. >> >> W4PON >> >> > > Hello Art, > This is only our second annual hamfest. Last year it was held in August, a > day after the hurricane came thru. Our turnout was only about 300. Feedback > so far this year says we should have between 500-750. Good odds for winning > a door prize or the main drawing. > Worst case, we're only 6 miles from the 9/11 Flight 93 Crash Site / > Memorial. That in itself would make the trip worth it. The Somerset > Somerfest is also running from Friday thru Sunday. Food, Music, Fun... I > should work for the Chamber of Commerce...HiHi > > Hope to see you here. > Bill kb3gun > http://www.k3smt.org > > > Thanks for the further information. However, here is my problem: first, for me its a long drive one way (5-6 hours and I'd have to stay in a motel Sat night, come back home Sunday, PM). Then, I was driving around yesterday and the bigger problem: sticker shock at the gas pump (I was gazing at a sign that showed $2.30+/gal for low test regular) . I'd be spending more money on gas for the round trip than I'd expect to spend on goodies, toys, parts, etc at the fest itself. :-( Art W4PON Article: 99305 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Simon Subject: Re: Free Book on "Restoring HF Valved Communication Receivers" Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 22:50:05 +1000 Message-ID: <3aq4d1dihdff4can5qd520p4sjbt73po1e@4ax.com> References: <1121083222.456574.27320@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Gene In Chris Parry's case he is a qualified design engineer and used to be professionally involved with these radios. His restoration work is merely a hobby these days as he now works in a diifferent, and more modern, electronics field. This professionalism shows in the details, especially design faults, given in the book. Read it! Simon On 11 Jul 2005 05:00:22 -0700, "Gene" wrote: > Do not let the word "engineer' scare you, that is what we would >call a "technician" in the colonies....Gene WB7NGI,73`s Article: 99306 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Mike Andrews" Subject: Re: New Coax Connector & Adapter Catalog Now Available Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 14:14:45 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <1120668254.300765.326040@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <42D168E0.10E7C5A@earthlink.net> In rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Michael A. Terrell wrote: > I ran into an electronics wholesale website that was built entirely > in flash I had updated the crappy Macromedia Flash software less than a > week before, and it was out of date already so I e-mailed the webmaster > and told them I wouldn't install more software on an already full hard > drive to buy parts that were available from people who really wanted to > sell, not just advertise. I wonder if they fixed the site, or went out > of business? I know a lot of people who won't wait 10 minutes per page > to download to be able to look for parts. I run a non-Windows OS at home, and can't run Flash -- nor would I if I could. I don't want eye-candy websites on my browser. I do want to be able to see things with a minimal browse, such as Lynx, or with a GUI browser such as Mozilla Firefox. I never, never, never use IE: IE is a way to let bad guys subvert your system to their own purposes. Here's a precept to design websites by, from someone with expertise and experience both: Any site should be designed so that it's usable as a dead file tree with no server-side smarts. Any sort of active pages or search engines should be an add-on, not essential. -- Peter da Silva, in a.s.r. -- Mike Andrews, W5EGO mikea@mikea.ath.cx Tired old sysadmin Article: 99307 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Message-ID: <42D283D5.CE8A90DE@earthlink.net> From: "Michael A. Terrell" Subject: Re: New Coax Connector & Adapter Catalog Now Available References: <1120668254.300765.326040@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <42D168E0.10E7C5A@earthlink.net> Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 14:37:06 GMT Mike Andrews wrote: > > I run a non-Windows OS at home, and can't run Flash -- nor would I if I > could. I don't want eye-candy websites on my browser. I do want to be able > to see things with a minimal browse, such as Lynx, or with a GUI browser > such as Mozilla Firefox. I never, never, never use IE: IE is a way to let > bad guys subvert your system to their own purposes. > > Here's a precept to design websites by, from someone with expertise and > experience both: > > Any site should be designed so that it's usable as a > dead file tree with no server-side smarts. Any sort of > active pages or search engines should be an add-on, not > essential. > -- Peter da Silva, in a.s.r. > > -- > Mike Andrews Take a look at: http://home.earthlink.net/~mike.terrell/ if you have a few minutes. It is all written with Wordpad and uses a CSS to keep the design uniform, along with a split Javascript to hide the E-mail address. I use this simple format on all the pages I create. It is tested to work with several older and current browsers, even though faults are found when its run though one of the HTML verification sites. When I correct the "Errors" it doesn't work with some browsers, so it will stay the way it is, as long as most browsers will work with it. You can still access the sites without CSS or Javascript enabled, but you do lose some formatting and it takes longer to navigate the site. -- Link to my "Computers for disabled Veterans" project website deleted after threats were telephoned to my church. Michael A. Terrell Central Florida Article: 99308 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Bill KB3GUN" References: <42BBFBB7.20706@nrao.edu> <42cc39e2$0$52206$ec3e2dad@news.usenetmonster.com> Subject: Re: How big has Somerset, PA hamfest been in the past? Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 10:58:02 -0400 Message-ID: <42d288da$0$52197$ec3e2dad@news.usenetmonster.com> "straydog" wrote in message news:Pine.NEB.4.62.0507111002200.21971@mx.freeshell.org... > > > On Wed, 6 Jul 2005, Bill Smith wrote: > >> Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 16:07:14 -0400 >> From: Bill Smith >> Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap, rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors, >> rec.radio.amateur.equipment, rec.radio.amateur.homebrew >> Subject: Re: How big has Somerset, PA hamfest been in the past? >> >> "straydog" wrote in message >> news:Pine.NEB.4.62.0506261856170.28426@sdf.lonestar.org... >>> >>> >>> On Fri, 24 Jun 2005, Galen Watts wrote: >>> >>>> Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2005 08:25:27 -0400 >>>> From: Galen Watts >>>> To: straydog >>>> Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap, rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors, >>>> rec.radio.amateur.equipment, rec.radio.amateur.homebrew >>>> Subject: Re: How big has Somerset, PA hamfest been in the past? >>>> >>>> straydog wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I think July 17, is the next Somerset PA hamfest and I've been >>>>> thinking >>>>> about going. Its a long drive from here (southern Delaware) and I was >>>>> wondering how big and how good it has been in the past. Anyone got any >>>>> recollections from the past? >>>>> >>>>> Art, w4pon >>>> >>>> They have pictures of last year's fest at >>>> http://www.k3smt.org/hf2004/ >>>> >>>> -W8LNA >>>> >>> >>> Thanks for the info... >>> >>> I had a look. >>> >>> W4PON >>> >>> >> >> Hello Art, >> This is only our second annual hamfest. Last year it was held in August, >> a >> day after the hurricane came thru. Our turnout was only about 300. >> Feedback >> so far this year says we should have between 500-750. Good odds for >> winning >> a door prize or the main drawing. >> Worst case, we're only 6 miles from the 9/11 Flight 93 Crash Site / >> Memorial. That in itself would make the trip worth it. The Somerset >> Somerfest is also running from Friday thru Sunday. Food, Music, Fun... I >> should work for the Chamber of Commerce...HiHi >> >> Hope to see you here. >> Bill kb3gun >> http://www.k3smt.org >> >> >> > > Thanks for the further information. However, here is my problem: first, > for me its a long drive one way (5-6 hours and I'd have to stay in a > motel Sat night, come back home Sunday, PM). Then, I was driving around > yesterday and the bigger problem: sticker shock at the gas pump (I was > gazing at a sign that showed $2.30+/gal for low test regular) . I'd be > spending more money on gas for the round trip than I'd expect to spend on > goodies, toys, parts, etc at the fest itself. :-( > > > > Art > W4PON > I understand completely, Art. I'm in the same boat when it comes to distant hamfests. I have to run premium in my jeep and it's running $2.50 now. Thanks anyway for you interest. 73 Bill kb3gun Somerset PA Hamfest http://www.k3smt.org/hamfest Article: 99309 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Randy or Sherry Guttery Subject: Re: New Coax Connector & Adapter Catalog Now Available References: <1120668254.300765.326040@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <42D168E0.10E7C5A@earthlink.net> <42D283D5.CE8A90DE@earthlink.net> Message-ID: Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 10:42:30 -0500 Michael A. Terrell wrote: > You can still access the sites without CSS or Javascript enabled, but > you do lose some formatting and it takes longer to navigate the site. Here is a site that has some very complex elements - such that require a reasonably up to date browser (I.E. 5.x Netscape 7.x or such - and must have JavaScript) - yet loads very fast; and has several neat features that don't "weigh it down". http://www.earthworksaudio.com best regards... -- randy guttery A Tender Tale - a page dedicated to those Ships and Crews so vital to the United States Silent Service: http://tendertale.com Article: 99310 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Message-ID: <42D2C576.9CFB1621@sympatico.ca> From: "M. Kassay" Subject: UPDATED list - For Sale Heath Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 15:16:06 -0400 I have the following for sale Heath SB-600 speaker $40 US (another one) Heath 'EXTENDER Board' for the SB-104 $50 US shipped Brand New in the box, unopened HD-1984 microphone $70 US Heath SA-2040 tuner $150 US Shipping extra,,, further info, psl send me an Email. 73 Mike Article: 99311 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "jakdedert" References: <1120668254.300765.326040@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <42D168E0.10E7C5A@earthlink.net> <42D283D5.CE8A90DE@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: New Coax Connector & Adapter Catalog Now Available Message-ID: Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 15:22:35 -0500 Michael A. Terrell wrote: > Mike Andrews wrote: >> >> I run a non-Windows OS at home, and can't run Flash -- nor would I >> if I could. I don't want eye-candy websites on my browser. I do want >> to be able to see things with a minimal browse, such as Lynx, or >> with a GUI browser such as Mozilla Firefox. I never, never, never >> use IE: IE is a way to let bad guys subvert your system to their own >> purposes. >> >> Here's a precept to design websites by, from someone with expertise >> and experience both: >> >> Any site should be designed so that it's usable as a >> dead file tree with no server-side smarts. Any sort of >> active pages or search engines should be an add-on, not >> essential. >> -- Peter da Silva, in a.s.r. >> >> -- >> Mike Andrews > > > Take a look at: http://home.earthlink.net/~mike.terrell/ if you > have a few minutes. > > It is all written with Wordpad and uses a CSS to keep the design > uniform, along with a split Javascript to hide the E-mail address. I > use this simple format on all the pages I create. It is tested to > work with several older and current browsers, even though faults are > found when its run though one of the HTML verification sites. When I > correct the "Errors" it doesn't work with some browsers, so it will > stay the way it is, as long as most browsers will work with it. > > You can still access the sites without CSS or Javascript enabled, > but you do lose some formatting and it takes longer to navigate the > site. Michael, in FireFox (with Java), when I click on a link, then hit the 'back' button on my browser, the text on the home page is visible for only the link that I previously clicked. All the others are replaced by a straight line within their respective windows. Reloading the page has no effect. I have to click a link, then hit the 'home' link to reload the page in it's original form. Is this a known issue? jak Article: 99312 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "sm" Subject: WTB DEAD Johnson Valiant Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 16:21:49 -0400 Message-ID: Looking for a Valiant in the Great Lakes area, dead or mostly dead, iron / af section can be non working...good cosmetics desired... 73 steve w8tow Article: 99313 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Doug Subject: Re: Wanted: National NCL2000 parts Message-ID: <8tl5d1tstm1b6jpumf8b8p28lvh9ifcaj8@4ax.com> References: <2pKze.1$oZ.0@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink.net> Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 20:41:58 GMT On 10 Jul 2005 16:15:19 GMT, "django@hotclub.fr" wrote: >If there ever was a candidate for a tube-redesign, >here it is. Sure you could bid big bucks for the >few remaining examples of a >tube-that-never-went-anywhere (the 8122) or pick >an approximate replacement from the several >inexpensive Russian tx tubes and do a bit of >tweaking. Help with such rf-amp efforts is amply >supplied by searching on 'Rich Measures' et aliis. Perhaps, but I recently picked up a brand new set of 8122's at a local hamfest for $175. However, I always scout around for spares. It's been my experience that if you are in no hurry to find replacements, they eventually show up at the right price. BTW, the 8122 is still in production by Burle, so it isn't a case of the last few examples. There is currently someone selling a dozen used ones on eBay for the package price of $500. Even if half are good, that's not a bad price. Thus they are out there. Why do you say that the 8122 never "went anywhere"? They were in use on thousands of Merchant ship HF and military HF installations. It was simply more of a commercial tube than a tube sold to hams such as the 3-500Z, etc. That's probably why the tube is still in production, over 40 years after it was designed. I wonder about the future availablity of certain Russian tubes. Many of the ones being sold date back to the military needs of the USSR and are no longer in production. Ask Ten-Tec who designed their Titan II amp around the Svetlana 4CX1600B and then found that they couldn't buy that tube in quantity.... Doug Article: 99314 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Message-ID: <42D2DEA5.B8AFF530@earthlink.net> From: "Michael A. Terrell" Subject: Re: New Coax Connector & Adapter Catalog Now Available References: <1120668254.300765.326040@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <42D168E0.10E7C5A@earthlink.net> <42D283D5.CE8A90DE@earthlink.net> Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 21:04:47 GMT jakdedert wrote: > > Michael, in FireFox (with Java), when I click on a link, then hit the 'back' > button on my browser, the text on the home page is visible for only the link > that I previously clicked. All the others are replaced by a straight line > within their respective windows. Reloading the page has no effect. I have > to click a link, then hit the 'home' link to reload the page in it's > original form. > > Is this a known issue? > > jak No one has ever mentioned it, but I will check into it. Thank you for the report. -- Link to my "Computers for disabled Veterans" project website deleted after threats were telephoned to my church. Michael A. Terrell Central Florida Article: 99315 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: straydog Subject: Re: How big has Somerset, PA hamfest been in the past? Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 22:21:48 +0000 Message-ID: References: On Mon, 11 Jul 2005, Bill KB3GUN wrote: > Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 10:58:02 -0400 > From: Bill KB3GUN > Reply-To: Bill KB3GUN > Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap, rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors, > rec.radio.amateur.equipment, rec.radio.amateur.homebrew > Subject: Re: How big has Somerset, PA hamfest been in the past? > > > "straydog" wrote in message > news:Pine.NEB.4.62.0507111002200.21971@mx.freeshell.org... >> >> >> On Wed, 6 Jul 2005, Bill Smith wrote: >> >>> Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 16:07:14 -0400 >>> From: Bill Smith >>> Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap, rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors, >>> rec.radio.amateur.equipment, rec.radio.amateur.homebrew >>> Subject: Re: How big has Somerset, PA hamfest been in the past? >>> >>> "straydog" wrote in message >>> news:Pine.NEB.4.62.0506261856170.28426@sdf.lonestar.org... >>>> >>>> >>>> On Fri, 24 Jun 2005, Galen Watts wrote: >>>> >>>>> Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2005 08:25:27 -0400 >>>>> From: Galen Watts >>>>> To: straydog >>>>> Newsgroups: rec.radio.swap, rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors, >>>>> rec.radio.amateur.equipment, rec.radio.amateur.homebrew >>>>> Subject: Re: How big has Somerset, PA hamfest been in the past? >>>>> >>>>> straydog wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> I think July 17, is the next Somerset PA hamfest and I've been >>>>>> thinking >>>>>> about going. Its a long drive from here (southern Delaware) and I was >>>>>> wondering how big and how good it has been in the past. Anyone got any >>>>>> recollections from the past? >>>>>> >>>>>> Art, w4pon >>>>> >>>>> They have pictures of last year's fest at >>>>> http://www.k3smt.org/hf2004/ >>>>> >>>>> -W8LNA >>>>> >>>> >>>> Thanks for the info... >>>> >>>> I had a look. >>>> >>>> W4PON >>>> >>>> >>> >>> Hello Art, >>> This is only our second annual hamfest. Last year it was held in August, >>> a >>> day after the hurricane came thru. Our turnout was only about 300. >>> Feedback >>> so far this year says we should have between 500-750. Good odds for >>> winning >>> a door prize or the main drawing. >>> Worst case, we're only 6 miles from the 9/11 Flight 93 Crash Site / >>> Memorial. That in itself would make the trip worth it. The Somerset >>> Somerfest is also running from Friday thru Sunday. Food, Music, Fun... I >>> should work for the Chamber of Commerce...HiHi >>> >>> Hope to see you here. >>> Bill kb3gun >>> http://www.k3smt.org >>> >>> >>> >> >> Thanks for the further information. However, here is my problem: first, >> for me its a long drive one way (5-6 hours and I'd have to stay in a >> motel Sat night, come back home Sunday, PM). Then, I was driving around >> yesterday and the bigger problem: sticker shock at the gas pump (I was >> gazing at a sign that showed $2.30+/gal for low test regular) . I'd be >> spending more money on gas for the round trip than I'd expect to spend on >> goodies, toys, parts, etc at the fest itself. :-( >> >> >> >> Art >> W4PON >> > > I understand completely, Art. I'm in the same boat when it comes to distant > hamfests. I have to run premium in my jeep and it's running $2.50 now. > > Thanks anyway for you interest. > > 73 > Bill kb3gun > Somerset PA Hamfest > http://www.k3smt.org/hamfest Well, thanks again. FWIW, it sure would be nice if for some of these fests someone could go around, at the end, with a video camera or d-cam and take pictures (something like for that URL of the last one) of the unsold major stuff (and maybe guys selling parts?) and post these on the club website as a "possibly still available" item and an email address (or something like that). All a guy would need is: a cardstock with price and email address in felt tip pen ink, held in front of the gear. That shouldn't be too hard, or the guy selling the stuff could provide his own jpeg images on a floppy disk. I'm not particularly interested in eBay/auctionering stuff (since you have to play the escalating price game, then the shipping question, etc). But, if a guy said "Here is X, I'd like Y dollars for it, and subject to negotiations" I could get more interested in this. Art, W4PON Article: 99316 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Eskay Subject: Re: FA: Vintage HAM RADIO magazines References: Message-ID: <15jtm6v58dp62$.1pta0fbl6i6xr$.dlg@40tude.net> Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 22:48:48 GMT On Mon, 11 Jul 2005 08:07:34 -0700, Radiodan-W7RF wrote: > Too many to list individually, see > > http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZradiodanQ2dw7rf Looking at the amount of money wanted, I have a fortune stashed in my basement. Article: 99317 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Charlie Hugg" Subject: FS Kenwood TS-120S Message-ID: Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 20:27:01 -0500 I have for sale a clean Kenwood TS-120S HF Transceiver in great working condition. It has been stored for 10 years. It has a few scuffs and scratches but is in overall good shape. It comes with the power cord, no mic, no manual, but they can be downloaded from the Kenwood Webpage. Price is $195 plus shipping from 79602. This is a great little mobile rig. Thanks, Charlie Hugg, K5MBX Article: 99318 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: " Uncle Peter" References: <1121127921.091167.283610@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Cleaning tar and nicotine residue off inside radios Message-ID: Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 21:33:27 -0400 "gil" wrote in message news:1121127921.091167.283610@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > I have heard guys using soap and water to "wash" the inside of badly > gooked up radios, while Im not that daring I was wondering if there is > something I can spray on and blow off with an air hose? > I feel reluctant about having water inside my radios. > > Thanks...Gil > You know, years ago I was a heavy smoker. I NEVER achieved any degree of buildup in my radios, most of which I still own. Some Windex would remove whatever buildup occured on the outside of the boxes at the time. I wonder what the hell these guys were doing to achieve that level of contamination! Gil, try a cloth dampened in Windex, that should help. Peter Article: 99319 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Charlie Hugg" Subject: FS Kenwood TS-520 Message-ID: Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 20:42:17 -0500 I have a very good Kenwood TS-520 for sale. It is in nice cosmetic condition and works great. This one has the AC and DC power supplies built in. It come with the manual and the AC power cord. Price is $185 plus shipping >from 79602. Thanks, Charlie Hugg, K5MBX Article: 99320 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: kludge@panix.com (Scott Dorsey) Subject: Re: Cleaning tar and nicotine residue off inside radios Date: 11 Jul 2005 22:35:39 -0400 Message-ID: References: <1121127921.091167.283610@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> gil wrote: >I have heard guys using soap and water to "wash" the inside of badly >gooked up radios, while Im not that daring I was wondering if there is >something I can spray on and blow off with an air hose? >I feel reluctant about having water inside my radios. Formula 409. THEN the hose with the water. --scott -- "C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis." Article: 99321 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Brian Hill" References: <1121127921.091167.283610@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Cleaning tar and nicotine residue off inside radios Message-ID: <%9SAe.6278$rX7.919@fe06.lga> Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2005 11:25:31 -0500 "gil" wrote in message news:1121127921.091167.283610@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... >I have heard guys using soap and water to "wash" the inside of badly > gooked up radios, while Im not that daring I was wondering if there is > something I can spray on and blow off with an air hose? > I feel reluctant about having water inside my radios. > > Thanks...Gil > Spray down the top of the chassis with Simple Green avoiding getting any in the IF/RF cans. Let sit for 30 minutes and lightly rinse the top of the chassis with water, again just alow the water to run across the chassis avoiding the top of any cans. Lightly blow air to dry. Alow to sit in a warm enviroment for a few days to dry properly. -- 73 and good DX. B.H. Brian's Radio Universe http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/500.htm Article: 99322 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Brian Hill" References: <1121044936.611877.219470@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Vibrator Supply Question? Message-ID: Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2005 11:45:05 -0500 "-ex-" wrote in message news:dc647$42d1d839> the > power xfmrs I see in car radios with typical ~100-120 cps vibrators seem > awfully small for 60 Hz use. > -Bill They are but some were over engineered and can servive. It's a crap shoot. -- 73 and good DX. B.H. Brian's Radio Universe http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/500.htm Article: 99323 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Message-ID: <42D41F5E.863FBE8B@earthlink.net> From: "Michael A. Terrell" Subject: Re: New Coax Connector & Adapter Catalog Now Available References: <1120668254.300765.326040@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <42D168E0.10E7C5A@earthlink.net> <42D283D5.CE8A90DE@earthlink.net> Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2005 19:52:17 GMT jakdedert wrote: > > Michael, in FireFox (with Java), when I click on a link, then hit the 'back' > button on my browser, the text on the home page is visible for only the link > that I previously clicked. All the others are replaced by a straight line > within their respective windows. Reloading the page has no effect. I have > to click a link, then hit the 'home' link to reload the page in it's > original form. > > Is this a known issue? > > jak I tested it with Foxfire 1.0.4 and it work like its supposed to if you use the navigation on the web page, but does what you said with the browser's back button. I'll see what I can do about it, but I may have to settle for a note to remind people to use the links on the web pages. -- Link to my "Computers for disabled Veterans" project website deleted after threats were telephoned to my church. Michael A. Terrell Central Florida Article: 99324 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "JOE" References: <1121202629.469012.139580@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Considering eBay? Radio-Mart has nothing on this guy.... Message-ID: <1121207969.32b62d20c7dd1a55379d512ae269fed1@meganetnews2> Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2005 15:39:22 -0700 wrote in message news:1121202629.469012.139580@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > Here's a seller on ebay that has Radio-Mart beat by a long shot. The > seller id is: bargainland-liquidation. This business has over 12 > THOUSAND negative feedbacks. Do you suppose that negative feedback has > ANY meaning to the administrators at eBay? Forget Radio-Mart and his > negative feedbacks. This seller could really teach him a few things. > rgds, > Mark S. ya gotta keep things in scale - he has 431,687 POSITIVES. So his negatives to positives are about 3.4% of the total. There are a GREAT MANY Ebay sellers with a FAR WORSE ratio of bad to good. He actually has 15020 negatives. Not that I'm defending him - just helping you understand basic math. Article: 99325 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: " Uncle Peter" References: <1121202629.469012.139580@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1121207969.32b62d20c7dd1a55379d512ae269fed1@meganetnews2> Subject: Re: Considering eBay? Radio-Mart has nothing on this guy.... Message-ID: Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2005 19:32:38 -0400 "JOE" wrote in message news:1121207969.32b62d20c7dd1a55379d512ae269fed1@meganetnews2... > > ya gotta keep things in scale - he has 431,687 POSITIVES. So his negatives > to positives are about 3.4% of the total. There are a GREAT MANY Ebay > sellers with a FAR WORSE ratio of bad to good. He actually has 15020 > negatives. > > Not that I'm defending him - just helping you understand basic math. > He is doing good at basic math. That seller is at 88% and should be dumped based on the ratio. Radio-Mart has some bad feedback, but is still in the high 90s. I've dealth with him, and had no problems. Pete Article: 99326 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "JOE" References: <1121202629.469012.139580@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1121207969.32b62d20c7dd1a55379d512ae269fed1@meganetnews2> Subject: Re: Considering eBay? Radio-Mart has nothing on this guy.... Message-ID: <1121211678.8bf3795c2605c7c834f3390397d3cba3@meganetnews2> Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2005 16:37:28 -0700 > He is doing good at basic math. And you're doing 'good' at basic English. Article: 99327 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: " Uncle Peter" References: <1121202629.469012.139580@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1121207969.32b62d20c7dd1a55379d512ae269fed1@meganetnews2> <1121211678.8bf3795c2605c7c834f3390397d3cba3@meganetnews2> Subject: Re: Considering eBay? Radio-Mart has nothing on this guy.... Message-ID: Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2005 19:52:12 -0400 "JOE" wrote in message news:1121211678.8bf3795c2605c7c834f3390397d3cba3@meganetnews2... > > He is doing good at basic math. > > And you're doing 'good' at basic English. > > Hey Joe, Bite my ass. How's that? Pete Article: 99328 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "JOE" References: <1121202629.469012.139580@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1121207969.32b62d20c7dd1a55379d512ae269fed1@meganetnews2> <1121211678.8bf3795c2605c7c834f3390397d3cba3@meganetnews2> Subject: Re: Considering eBay? Radio-Mart has nothing on this guy.... Message-ID: <1121213645.39c651123adbb62d3023f975d238d9d0@meganetnews2> Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2005 17:14:02 -0700 " Uncle Peter" wrote in message news:NIYAe.74856$go.71314@fed1read05... > > "JOE" wrote in message > news:1121211678.8bf3795c2605c7c834f3390397d3cba3@meganetnews2... >> > He is doing good at basic math. >> >> And you're doing 'good' at basic English. >> >> > > Hey Joe, Bite my ass. How's that? > > Pete > Ok - - How's that?