Article: 99977 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Mr Fed UP" References: <1126855093.569254.226690@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: need QST archives from beginning to transistors era Message-ID: <1ErZe.4192$7l.277@bignews2.bellsouth.net> Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2005 01:43:55 -0500 I have bought them all and newer ones have color. The scanned pages are in TIF format. The added software provides some search ability but does not search for specific text by looking at all the scanned pages. I would suspect the search part of the programs only have indexes to article titles authors etc. It can only provide search results for what has been programmed into that search database. I have not been disappointed by the CD with one exception. You can not copy/move all the CD's to one hard drive on the computer and have a look or search. SOOOO you are left with LOADING and searching one CD at a time. The search tool database does accumulate all the files so you can use the search tool that is provided. But still a pain to load and look one at a time. Something to do between band closings eh. I think the common viewing tool is Adobe... one version or another from the ARRL disks. The TIF files and Folders are sort of date coded names so you can just browse through them with any viewer that will read TIF files. For example the folder with a file in it named 7403001 would be the 1974 March cover page. FWI 75 cents cover price then LOL My Windows XP picture viewer displays them ok. The individual TIF files can be copied to the hard drive so you can get a group of some series of articles together and view and work from one folder for convenience. Sorry not taking any orders. The few folks I have helped with an article didn't even bother to send a thank you email. blnt Pay some$$$ for CDs to the ARRL and support the hobby. Numbers count. 73 K4TWO Gary "Ron in Radio Heaven" wrote in message news:IEkZe.72310$Jp.1731416@twister.southeast.rr.com... > Edmund H. Ramm wrote: >> Are these CDs readable with non-proprietary software? >> > > The reader software is on the CD. > > Ron Article: 99978 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: et472@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Michael Black) Subject: Re: need QST archives from beginning to transistors era Date: 25 Sep 2005 15:56:13 GMT Message-ID: References: <1126855093.569254.226690@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1ErZe.4192$7l.277@bignews2.bellsouth.net> "Mr Fed UP" (mrfedup@bellsouth.net) writes: > I have bought them all and newer ones have color. Of course, QST didn't have color until after they went to the larger size in 1976, though I can't remember if the color came immediately with the change. There were a few exceptions, where they'd add a single color to a cover photo for special occasions or reasons. Michael VE2BVW Article: 99979 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Edward Knobloch Subject: Heath AT-1 unbuilt kit on eBay has nice photos Message-ID: Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2005 16:46:14 GMT Hi, Gang The seller of eBay item number 5810950020 put up a series of 12 photos of the unassembled Heath AT-1. Quite a nostalgia trip. 73, Ed Knobloch Article: 99980 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: ROBCO@OPTONLINE.NET Subject: HEATHKIT SB-303 PARTS Message-ID: Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2005 12:49:11 -0400 Have some parts from an SB-303...most of the controls....the power transformer, s-meter//..(.het osc)..(rf)....(mixer) & (antenna) boards...that's probably about all that's left..all believed to be working, but I was only able to test the s-meter (and if your interested in the transformer I will test it)...e-mail me for your wants please at robco@optonline.net 73....Bob Article: 99981 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: ehramm@dk3uz.ampr.org (Edmund H. Ramm) Subject: Re: need QST archives from beginning to transistors era References: <1126855093.569254.226690@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1ErZe.4192$7l.277@bignews2.bellsouth.net> Message-ID: Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2005 16:18:35 GMT In <1ErZe.4192$7l.277@bignews2.bellsouth.net> "Mr Fed UP" writes: > [...] > The scanned pages are in TIF format. > [...] So gimp or OpenOffice will be fine. tks es 73, Eddi ._._. -- e-mail: dk3uz AT darc DOT de | AMPRNET: dk3uz@db0hht.ampr.org If replying to a Usenet article, please use above e-mail address. Linux/m68k, the best U**x ever to hit an Atari! Article: 99982 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: ritchi50@optonline.net Subject: FS: COLLINS ROUND EMBLEM MODEL 55G-1 PRESELECTOR.... Message-ID: Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2005 16:44:49 -0400 FS: COLLINS ROUND EMBLEM MODEL 55G-1 PRESELECTOR LOW FREQUENCY TUNER.-THIS MANUALLY OPERATES, TUNES AND IS ACCESSORY FOR THE 51S-1 RECEIVER. IMPROVES SENSITIVITY AND INPUT SELECTIVITY OF THE 51S FROM 200 AND 2000 KHz , GREATLY REDUCES CROSS MODULATION & SPURIOUS RESPONSES CAUSED FROM STRONG BROADCAST SIGNALS. THIS WAS LOCKED AWAY IN A WARM CONTROLLED PLACE FROM 1975 TIL NOW. WAS NOT USED FROM 1975 TIL 2005 NOW! ITS IN NEW CONDITION!!!!!! GREAT FOR A COLLECTOR!! THIS IS THE REAL GEM OF THEM ALL!!! PRICE: 2300.00 REPLY TO: ritchi50@optonline.net Article: 99983 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Heytubeguy" Subject: FA:Uniden BC-350A,MFJ-208+..... Message-ID: Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2005 20:59:06 GMT Fully working Uniden Bearcat BC-350A scanner and a MFJ-208 VHF antenna analyzer + 6v6's GT and Metal,+ +5Y3 JAN/GE +more Heathkits, more tubes, HEATH NEW AND USED MANUALS soon too; see at : http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZheytubeguy Tnx for looking, 73 , heytubeguy Article: 99984 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Mr Fed UP" References: <1126855093.569254.226690@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1ErZe.4192$7l.277@bignews2.bellsouth.net> Subject: Re: need QST archives from beginning to transistors era Message-ID: Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2005 16:41:58 -0500 OK I haven't got the window skills for fooling around with much on my computer. I started in the computers building my own back in the Motorola 6800 micro days. Since all the years passed I fell into more of just a user. Was a lot of work to try and keep current over the years and eventually stopped. Anyhow, Thanks I may give it a try. It sure would make wading through the CD's easier. Hmmm... that's not like a wedding registry huh. LOL Any clue as to hard drive space used for all the CD's?... might have to put them on the desktop. Notebook I use might run me dry on space. I just had to go and buy an OLD memory stick for my 2 year old Sony GRZ530 notebook. The dip-stick that wrote an update patch to read the new "memory stick Pro" made the patch REQUIRE the old memory stick to upgrade the computer. I bought a new camera so I could be current with the storage. I had an older Sony camera that used 3.5 floppy and NO floppy in the Sony GRZ530. They could have wrote the patch to use a 20 cent CD-R but instead forced me to find and buy a $40 old piece of memory I'll never use again. Maybe I can sell it to another owner of a GRZ530 in a few years and make a profit. They quit making it and I spent several store trips to find one. UGH!! What a hose job. Not related to boatanchors I guess but that's why some folks are migrating back to the boatanchors eh. Fewer things to break, fewer things to fix. Hmmm... now where were my 2m crystals at? 73 K4TWO Gary "Roger D Johnson" wrote in message news:iNydncc07M9uMKveRVn-hQ@adelphia.com... > Mr Fed UP wrote: > >> You can not copy/move all >> the CD's to one hard drive on the computer and have a >> look or search. SOOOO you are left with LOADING >> and searching one CD at a time. The search tool database >> does accumulate all the files so you can use the search tool >> that is provided. But still a pain to load and look one at a time. >> Something to do between band closings eh. > > If you are willing to edit the Windows registry you CAN do this. > Works fine on my computer. > > 73, Roger > > -- > Remove tilde (~) to reply > > Remember the USS Liberty (AGTR-5) > http://ussliberty.org/ Article: 99985 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Steven Burrows" Subject: Hallicrafters S-40B RF Gain Question Message-ID: Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2005 22:00:46 -0400 I am resoring a pair of Hallicrafters S-40B recieivers. I started fiddling with these radios about ten months ago. Initially, I just recapped one and cleaned it up to give my father as a Christmas gift. I worked OK, but was seriously in need of reallignment. The second S-40B I was planning on rebuilding for myself. When I tried to reallign my father's radio, I found that it would not reallign on several bands. This problem, in addition to the poor condition of my own, led me to decide on a complete rebuild of both radios from the ground up (all new caps, resistors, and transformers). I worked off of schematics for the S-40B that I downloaded off of the BAMA web archive. Recently, I got both chassis ready to try out. They both worked ok, but I noticed a new problem on both radios that I didn't see on the first restoration (new caps only). When I turn the RF gain pot up beyond approximately 66% of full rotation clockwise, the radio sensitivity drops significantly and no stations or normal static can be heard. When I back off on the gain control, the radio returns to normal. I am guessing that this sympton (observed on bot radios) is from RF amplifier overload. Is this behavior normal for a tube radio, and is there a fix? These are the first boatanchors that I have ever tried to work on, so all of this is a new experience to me. In all cases, I had the radio hooked up to a 100 ft. random longwire antenna. If this behaviour is a symptom on a goof-up on my part in rewiring the sets, I would appreciate some advice on how to fix the problem. Steve Burrows spburrows@cox.net Article: 99986 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Edward Knobloch Subject: Re: Hallicrafters S-40B RF Gain Question References: Message-ID: Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 02:40:16 GMT Hi, It sounds like you no longer have automatic gain control (AGC)action. The AGC circuit should provide a negative voltage to the grids of the IF amplifier tubes, to reduce their gain with strong signals. Lack of AGC would lead to "blocking" which is as you describe. 73, Ed Knobloch Steven Burrows wrote: > Recently, I got both chassis ready to try out. They both worked ok, but I > noticed a new problem on both radios that I didn't see on the first > restoration (new caps only). When I turn the RF gain pot up beyond > approximately 66% of full rotation clockwise, the radio sensitivity drops > significantly and no stations or normal static can be heard. When I back off > on the gain control, the radio returns to normal. I am guessing that this > sympton (observed on bot radios) is from RF amplifier overload. Is this > behavior normal for a tube radio, and is there a fix? These are the first > boatanchors that I have ever tried to work on, so all of this is a new > experience to me. In all cases, I had the radio hooked up to a 100 ft. > random longwire antenna. > > If this behaviour is a symptom on a goof-up on my part in rewiring the sets, > I would appreciate some advice on how to fix the problem. > > Steve Burrows > spburrows@cox.net > > Article: 99987 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Steven Burrows" References: Subject: Re: Hallicrafters S-40B RF Gain Question Message-ID: Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2005 23:52:40 -0400 What would cause a lack of AGC action? I was operating the radios with the AVC off when I noted the apparent RF gain saturation. Would a lack of AGC be a result of the radios being misalligned, or is it symptomatic of a component failure? "Edward Knobloch" wrote in message news:kcJZe.9419$gi4.6305@trndny04... > Hi, > > It sounds like you no longer have automatic gain control (AGC)action. > The AGC circuit should provide a negative voltage to the grids of the IF > amplifier tubes, to reduce their gain with strong signals. > Lack of AGC would lead to "blocking" which is as you describe. > > 73, > Ed Knobloch > > > > Steven Burrows wrote: > >> Recently, I got both chassis ready to try out. They both worked ok, but >> I noticed a new problem on both radios that I didn't see on the first >> restoration (new caps only). When I turn the RF gain pot up beyond >> approximately 66% of full rotation clockwise, the radio sensitivity drops >> significantly and no stations or normal static can be heard. When I back >> off on the gain control, the radio returns to normal. I am guessing that >> this sympton (observed on bot radios) is from RF amplifier overload. Is >> this behavior normal for a tube radio, and is there a fix? These are the >> first boatanchors that I have ever tried to work on, so all of this is a >> new experience to me. In all cases, I had the radio hooked up to a 100 >> ft. random longwire antenna. >> >> If this behaviour is a symptom on a goof-up on my part in rewiring the >> sets, I would appreciate some advice on how to fix the problem. >> >> Steve Burrows >> spburrows@cox.net Article: 99988 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Edward Knobloch Subject: Re: Hallicrafters S-40B RF Gain Question References: Message-ID: Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 04:43:13 GMT Hi, If you were operating the radios with the AGC off, that would cause the blocking action at the higher gain settings which you noted. The S-40 radios are intended to be used with AGC switch "on" in A.M. mode. AGC "off" is intended to be used only with the BFO on (for c.w. reception). This is because the beat frequency oscillator would otherwise be detected by the AGC circuit as if it was a very strong received carrier, which would cause an unwanted constant reduction in the receiver gain by AGC action during c.w. reception. 73, Ed Knobloch getSteven Burrows wrote: > What would cause a lack of AGC action? I was operating the radios with the > AVC off when I noted the apparent RF gain saturation. Would a lack of AGC > be a result of the radios being misalligned, or is it symptomatic of a > component failure? > "Edward Knobloch" wrote in message > news:kcJZe.9419$gi4.6305@trndny04... > >>Hi, >> >>It sounds like you no longer have automatic gain control (AGC)action. >>The AGC circuit should provide a negative voltage to the grids of the IF >>amplifier tubes, to reduce their gain with strong signals. >>Lack of AGC would lead to "blocking" which is as you describe. >> >>73, >>Ed Knobloch >> >> >> >>Steven Burrows wrote: >> >> >>>Recently, I got both chassis ready to try out. They both worked ok, but >>>I noticed a new problem on both radios that I didn't see on the first >>>restoration (new caps only). When I turn the RF gain pot up beyond >>>approximately 66% of full rotation clockwise, the radio sensitivity drops >>>significantly and no stations or normal static can be heard. When I back >>>off on the gain control, the radio returns to normal. I am guessing that >>>this sympton (observed on bot radios) is from RF amplifier overload. Is >>>this behavior normal for a tube radio, and is there a fix? These are the >>>first boatanchors that I have ever tried to work on, so all of this is a >>>new experience to me. In all cases, I had the radio hooked up to a 100 >>>ft. random longwire antenna. >>> >>>If this behaviour is a symptom on a goof-up on my part in rewiring the >>>sets, I would appreciate some advice on how to fix the problem. >>> >>>Steve Burrows >>>spburrows@cox.net > > > Article: 99989 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Leanne" Subject: Re: Hallicrafters S-40B RF Gain Question Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 00:26:08 -0400 Message-ID: References: "Steven Burrows" wrote in message news:MgKZe.27142$8q.19130@lakeread01... > What would cause a lack of AGC action? I was operating the radios with the > AVC off when I noted the apparent RF gain saturation. Would a lack of AGC > be a result of the radios being misalligned, or is it symptomatic of a > component failure? The key words are " I was operating the radios with the AVC off when I noted the apparent RF gain saturation. Leanne Article: 99990 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Michael Crestohl Subject: FS: Collins 30L-1 Amplifier Manual (Copy) Message-ID: Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 10:21:34 GMT Hi Gang: I have an excellent copy of the Instruction Book for the Collins 30L-1 amplifier that is surplus to my needs. It is the 2nd Edition dated 15 June 1961. It is an excellent copy with the full pull-out schematic, and hardly distinguishable from an original. I am asking $7.50 including postage. If interested please reply by e-mail. Note that my address has been slightly altered to avoid SPAM. w1rc*at*verizon*dot*net Article: 99991 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Michael Crestohl Subject: FS: Drake R-4 Receiver Manual (Copy) Message-ID: Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 10:26:46 GMT Hi Gang: I have an excellent copy of the 35 page Instruction Manual for the R L Drake R-4 Receiver that is surplus to my needs. The cover is slightly "wavy" and slightly blemished but the manual copy is a very good one and is hardly distinguishable from an original. It is bound at the top with a couple of tie wraps which makes it easy to flip through and look at while working on the radio. I am asking $7.50 including postage. If interested please reply by e-mail. Note that my address has been slightly altered to avoid SPAM. w1rc*at*verizon*dot*net Article: 99992 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Michael Crestohl Subject: FS: Dow-Key and other Antenna Relay Switches, various voltages Message-ID: Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 10:40:16 GMT FOR SALE: Antenna Switch/ Transmit/Receive Switch I have several of these that are surplus to my needs. All are tested working and clean. DOW KEY : Part number: 77- 220232 7307 Operating Voltage: 28 VDC Connectors: BNC-Female connectors. Comments: Apparently never used (no solder traces on electromagnet terminals) Price: $20.00 Part number: 84-BSN Operating Voltage: 48 VDC Connectors: N-Female Price: $20.00 60-222542 220 Volt DC Connectors: Type N Price: $30.00 Other: Advance Electric & Relay Operating Voltage: 120 VAC Connectors: Type N Price: $20.00 Manufacturer: Amphenol Part number: 17-10242-3 Operating Voltage: 26 VDC Connectors: N-Female Comments: New in factory-sealed bag. Price: $15.00 Manufacturer: Danbury Knudson for Motorola Part number: 80C4298 Operating Voltage: 6 VDC Connectors: 1 solder 2 BNC-Female Comments: New in factory-sealed bag. Price: $15.00 Manufacturer: Sperry Products, Danbury Knudson Part number: R-142S CHB005AO Operating Voltage: 12VDC, Connectors: SO-239/BNC-Male, Solder tabs. Price: $20.00 Plus postage. If interested please reply by e-mail. 73, W1RC w1rc*at*verizon*dot*net Article: 99993 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Michael Crestohl Subject: FS: Cover and AC Power Cord for AN/USM 159A Frequency Mter Message-ID: <6cmej19f0lakj0msism030provdtdeh7vr@4ax.com> Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 10:40:15 GMT Hi Gang: I found this in the basement and don't need it because I don't have this piece of equipment. I can't even recall how I came to have it. If you have one of these freq meters (with the cool film strip readout) missing the cover here's your chance to pick it up. It is in very clean condition; paintwork is excellent with a couple of die-size abrasions on the front. Rubber sealing gasket is excellent. The AC line cord is also there but the plug is missing. I'm asking $15.00 plus postage for it; any takers? Please reply by e-mail. Tnx es 73, Michael, W1RC w1rc*at*verizon-dot-com Article: 99994 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: novatech@eskimo.com (Steven Swift) Subject: BC-348 modified for use as a BC-342 and BC-312. Date: 26 Sep 2005 15:05:03 GMT Message-ID: Here's an odd ball that I discovered for myself-- probably you old boatanchor people already knew this. Hallicrafters built what they called the BC-348/342 for line powered replacements for the BC-342 with a factory installed power supply and the tubes wired for 12v. They also had a BC-348/312, which was a dynamotor version designed to run on 12v (closer to a BC-224). These seemed to be intended to go into the SCR-299/399 as the extra FT-178 brackets are part of the assembly. I couldn't find a date or a reference to the Signal Corps anywhere in the manual. The schematic shows a 6v6 for the output tube, so they weren't made from the older BC-348. Anyone know more about this? I am curious if anyone has ever seen one of these. They'd be pretty obvious, a BC-348 box with the BC-342 big connector on front. TIA. Steve. -- Steven D. Swift, novatech@eskimo.com, http://www.novatech-instr.com NOVATECH INSTRUMENTS, INC. P.O. Box 55997 206.301.8986, fax 206.363.4367 Seattle, Washington 98155 USA Article: 99995 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Message-ID: <43380FB2.3DD03557@sympatico.ca> From: "M. Kassay" Subject: ** Unbuilt Heathkit - fa ** Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 11:11:46 -0400 http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-Unbuilt-Heathkit-HW-9-hf-QRP-transceiver_W0QQitemZ5813093122QQcategoryZ4674QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Article: 99996 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Bob Subject: SB-303 PARTS Message-ID: Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 13:13:52 -0400 Have some parts from an SB-303...most of the controls....the power transformer, s-meter//..(.het osc)..(rf)....(mixer) & (antenna) boards...that's probably about all that's left..all believed to be working, but I was only able to test the s-meter (and if your interested in the transformer I will test it)...e-mail me for your wants please at robco@optonline.net 73....Bob Article: 99997 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Twaddle" References: Subject: Re: BC-348 modified for use as a BC-342 and BC-312. Message-ID: Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 17:47:21 GMT Yup, I have the instruction / maintenance book by Hallicrafters for the 348/312 and 348/342 No date on the manual or anywhere inside. First picture in the mnaual is that of what appears to be a 348 with the 'ugly plug' of a 312. "Steven Swift" wrote in message news:dh92mv$e0q$1@eskinews.eskimo.com... > > Here's an odd ball that I discovered for myself-- probably you old > boatanchor people already knew this. > > Hallicrafters built what they called the BC-348/342 for line powered > replacements for the BC-342 with a factory installed power supply and the > tubes wired for 12v. They also had a BC-348/312, which was a dynamotor > version designed to run on 12v (closer to a BC-224). > > These seemed to be intended to go into the SCR-299/399 as the extra FT-178 > brackets are part of the assembly. > > I couldn't find a date or a reference to the Signal Corps anywhere in the > manual. The schematic shows a 6v6 for the output tube, so they weren't > made from the older BC-348. > > Anyone know more about this? I am curious if anyone has ever seen one of > these. They'd be pretty obvious, a BC-348 box with the BC-342 big > connector on front. > > TIA. > > Steve. > -- > Steven D. Swift, novatech@eskimo.com, http://www.novatech-instr.com > NOVATECH INSTRUMENTS, INC. P.O. Box 55997 > 206.301.8986, fax 206.363.4367 Seattle, Washington 98155 USA Article: 99998 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Ron in Radio Heaven Subject: 2 pin mic connectors and plugs Message-ID: Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 18:36:22 GMT Here's a link to a page with info about 2 pin microphone plugs and panel mount connectors. http://radioheaven.homestead.com/2pinmicplug.html Please email me directly if you're interested. 73, Ron, kc4yoy (AT) carolina.rr.com Article: 99999 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Heriberto" Subject: MICAMOLD Type O capacitors- DATA? Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 16:19:32 -0300 Message-ID: <4338482a_1@x-privat.org> Hi All: > Know Anyone if Micamold capacitor type O is a mica capacitor ? - > Please Help > TIA > > Heriberto > LU6DBU > > > Article: 100000 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Ken Scharf Subject: Re: Big old-fashioned IF transformers for tube-type homebrewing? References: <1126653515.795787.34880@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 21:43:23 -0400 Tim Shoppa wrote: > Are the big old-fashioned IF transformers-in-a-can available > anywhere anymore? I want to make a receiver, probably double > conversion, > which would mean that I'd want several each of the 50kHz and some > higher frequency (455kHz likely). > > Are these things that can be made from scratch without a lot of > difficutly? I can wind coils etc. but don't > have any transformer slug-tuned cores. > > Tim KA0BTD > You can still find junk AA5 radios in the trash from time to time and rip out their 455khz if cans. 85khz transformers from arc-5 radios are STILL out there at hamfests, and the bc453 radios they came from show up often on ebay. I think I have a few of these cans in my junk box. You can pad them down to 50khz if you want, but there is nothing wrong with the 85khz if frequency. The arc5 cans have a feature where the spacing between the primary and seconday windings is variable. Remove the top cap and pull up on the fiber rod to increase the spacing, push down on it to move the windings together. With the windings spaced out you get a nice sharp peaked bandwidth, with the windings together they are over- coupled and you get a bandwidth well suited for ssb phone, A Q multiplier and/or t-notch filter both work well at this frequency. Some of the ARC-5 85khz cans had tapped windings to get better Q by connecting the grid and plate of the tubes 'below' the high impedance end of the coils by a few percent. If you exchange the hot and cold ends of the coils, the taps might work out well for bipolar transistor impedance matching connections! Article: 100001 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Dave Subject: FA: Unbuilt Heathkit GD-1530 RS-232C to BSR X-10 Computer Interface Message-ID: Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 23:04:31 -0700 Unbuilt Heathkit; Model GD-1530 RS-232C to BSR X-10 Interface http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1502&item=5811958685 Article: 100002 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Jim Barnard" Subject: Heathkit SW-7800 Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 05:19:09 -0400 Message-ID: I'm looking for the schematic for this receiver. Anyone that can send me a copy large enough to be legible I would appreciate it. Thanks, Jim Barnard jbarnard@ftc-i.net Article: 100003 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: kludge@panix.com (Scott Dorsey) Subject: Re: NOS Electrolytic caps Date: 27 Sep 2005 10:45:59 -0400 Message-ID: References: <1127790172.138848.106160@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> wrote: >AES sells NOS electrolytics and claim 'recently reformed' Would these >be any better than what's in the radio? I suppose years of using the >capacitors is more likely to dry out the electrolyte than years of >sitting on the shelf. They will be better than failed capacitors. Beyond that, I would be extremely suspicious of them. >My boss gave me a bunch of 68uf/450v caps that I intend to hollow out >the big shiny cans and stick my free caps in. It takes a little bit of >time and epoxy, but worth it. Free caps, as in free beer or free speech? --scott -- "C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis." Article: 100004 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "CSFD" Subject: Value of Drake Equipment? Message-ID: Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 15:44:13 GMT I have a Drake TR-3 SSB Transciever and the matching RV-3 remote VFO and was wondering if anyone could give me the possible value of these 2 items. They are in average condition.... not new by any means but in decent condition. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you in advance. Article: 100005 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Charlie Hugg" Subject: FS Hazer H-3 to Belton, Texas Message-ID: Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 12:15:11 -0500 I have a Glen Martin Hazer H-3 Standard duty aluminum hazer system for sale. This is the model that fits the Rohn 20 and 25g Towers. This one is almost new and is complete. A winch can be purchased as an option from AES for $80, but cheaper ones can be found at most any hardware stores. AES sells the H-3 alone for $274 plus $26.99 extra for the rotor plate. I am asking $125 and I will deliver it to the Belton, Texas Hamfest this weekend.Thanks, Charlie Hugg, K5MBX Article: 100006 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Charlie Hugg" Subject: FS Kenwood 520 CW Filter and More Message-ID: <6Zg_e.87527$7f5.77582@okepread01> Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 14:21:47 -0500 International Radio #95 1.8 Khz filter for 8.83 IF forTS-850/ TS-450/Other Kenwood radios, Manual, $85; Kenwood /TrioCW Filter for TS-520(S), Model YG-3395C, 500Hz, $50 All price include shipping in lower 48. Thanks, Charlie Hugg, K5MBX -- ________________________________ See my Signal/One, Collins & Drake Photo Galleries and my Hallicrafters Virtual Museum at http://hug-a-bug.com Article: 100007 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Message-ID: <4339F072.565D34B7@sympatico.ca> From: "M. Kassay" Subject: UNBUILT HEATHKIT HW-9 hf QRP - FA Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 21:22:58 -0400 I have on Ebay a Unbuilt Heathkit HW-9 HF QRP rig http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-Unbuilt-Heathkit-HW-9-hf-QRP-transceiver_W0QQitemZ5813093122QQcategoryZ4674QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Article: 100008 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Message-ID: <4339F0CC.4A031047@sympatico.ca> From: "M. Kassay" Subject: FS: Collins gear Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 21:24:28 -0400 For Sale Collins 312B4 SWR / Phone patch / speaker Winged emblem. 7 out of 10 on the CCA scale $180 US obo 73 Mike Article: 100009 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Edward Knobloch Subject: Re: Value of Drake Equipment? References: Message-ID: <27n_e.12134$L15.5089@trndny01> Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 02:21:50 GMT I'd think a bit less than $200 for the TR-3/RV-3, including power supply, in the condition you describe. 73, Ed Knobloch CSFD wrote: > I have a Drake TR-3 SSB Transciever and the matching RV-3 remote VFO and was > wondering if anyone could give me the possible value of these 2 items. > They are in average condition.... not new by any means but in decent > condition. > Any help would be appreciated. > Thank you in advance. > > Article: 100010 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Gregg Subject: Re: NOS Electrolytic caps Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 21:34:04 -0700 References: <1127790172.138848.106160@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: <433a1d12$1_1@dowco.com> While I agree with much that has been said about new caps being better, AES has a fabulous reputation and I doubt they would risk it over some capacitors. If they fail, send it back and you'll probably get them replaced or money back. -- Gregg "t3h g33k" http://geek.scorpiorising.ca *Ratings are for transistors, tubes have guidelines* Article: 100011 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "John N9JG" Subject: Re: Value of Drake Equipment? Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 08:04:19 -0500 Message-ID: References: <27n_e.12134$L15.5089@trndny01> What's your conjecture on a near mint condition L-4B? "Edward Knobloch" wrote in message news:27n_e.12134$L15.5089@trndny01... > > > I'd think a bit less than $200 for the TR-3/RV-3, including power supply, > in the condition you describe. > Article: 100012 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 11:27:20 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Decals - Hallicrafters S-40, 76, 77 series Message-ID: <72502$433ab65a$4232bd61$3361@COQUI.NET> I now have some decal sets available for these models. The one set should cover the various A/B/U versions of the 40-76-77. The green ones did not come out well. I've been struggling with various printer people and the bottom line is that the correct mint green color simply isn't obtainable from an ALPS printer. On this set of decals the printer guy attempted to half-tone the green which I don't think looks very good. The alternative is a green that seems too dark. But, if your set is one of the all-white versions you'll be in good shape. Here's a scan...decide for yourself. (Yeah, I'll clean the scanner glass next time...those dirty spots are not on the decal) http://www.sparkbench.com/s40rad.jpg Price is $10 per set plus $1 US Shipping or $2 International shipping. Limited quantity. Drop me an email if you are interested. Thanks, Bill WX4A Article: 100013 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Edward Knobloch Subject: Re: Value of Drake Equipment? References: <27n_e.12134$L15.5089@trndny01> Message-ID: Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 16:51:01 GMT For a near-mint Drake L-4B with full output tubes, I'd say upwards of $700. 73, Ed Knobloch John N9JG wrote: > What's your conjecture on a near mint condition L-4B? > Article: 100014 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "John N9JG" Subject: Re: Value of Drake Equipment? Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 13:52:16 -0500 Message-ID: References: <27n_e.12134$L15.5089@trndny01> Thanks for the info. I am currently using my L-4B, but I am considering selling it and purchasing an amplifier with 160 meter capability. "Edward Knobloch" wrote in message news:VRz_e.12666$L15.8581@trndny01... > For a near-mint Drake L-4B with full output tubes, > I'd say upwards of $700. > > 73, > Ed Knobloch Article: 100015 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Old Guy" References: <4339F072.565D34B7@sympatico.ca> Subject: Re: UNBUILT HEATHKIT HW-9 hf QRP - FA Message-ID: <1127957608.ed272cb3c0852350fca0e015845c6f0c@meganetnews2> Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 18:33:24 -0700 yeah - we know. But post it a few more times just so we're sure "M. Kassay" wrote in message news:4339F072.565D34B7@sympatico.ca... >I have on Ebay a Unbuilt Heathkit HW-9 HF QRP rig > > http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-Unbuilt-Heathkit-HW-9-hf-QRP-transceiver_W0QQitemZ5813093122QQcategoryZ4674QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > Article: 100016 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Richard D Brown" Subject: Manual Needed Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 01:06:37 -0400 Message-ID: I am looking for a manual for a PK88 TNC. Article: 100017 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "MIT" References: <1127790172.138848.106160@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <433a1d12$1_1@dowco.com> Subject: Re: NOS Electrolytic caps Message-ID: Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 13:14:28 GMT just dont send them any tubes as they have a problem with losing them and not paying.they used to have a good rep under previous management. mit "Gregg" wrote in message news:433a1d12$1_1@dowco.com... | While I agree with much that has been said about new caps being better, | AES has a fabulous reputation and I doubt they would risk it over some | capacitors. If they fail, send it back and you'll probably get them | replaced or money back. | | | -- | Gregg "t3h g33k" | http://geek.scorpiorising.ca | *Ratings are for transistors, tubes have guidelines* Article: 100018 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 10:26:02 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Calling Jimmy Green Re: Decals - Hallicrafters S-40, 76, 77 series References: <72502$433ab65a$4232bd61$3361@COQUI.NET> Message-ID: <5c6aa$433bf97c$4232bd4c$29037@COQUI.NET> Jimmy Green your email reply address is bouncing. -Bill Article: 100019 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Twaddle" References: <1127951571.772221.316590@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Electronic Component Spare Parts .... Message-ID: Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 14:30:56 GMT > ....Peace .... Wow, there is a smart marketing approach for a military surplus parts dealer. Must be a stupid hippie. Go back to raves and your bong and leave the electroninc parts business to your daddy. ummm "Peace - Out" smirk "www.militarycomponents.com" wrote in message news:1127951571.772221.316590@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com... > Best Regards / Peace .... > > Richard Maxwell .... > > Electronic Material Industries,Inc... > 10061 Riverside Drive Suite 1023... > Toluca Lake,California 91602 USA... > > http://www.militarycomponents.com .... > > (818)769-1002 & (818)763-9584 corporate office .... > fax (818)769-1084 .... > efax (310)388-1276 .... > > electmatind@earthlink.net .... > sales@militarycomponents.com .... > > Military & Industrial & Commerial .... > Electronic Component Spare Parts .... > > Capacitors & Resistors & Semiconductors & .... > Diodes & Transistors & Connectors & .... > Integrated Circuits & Relays & Fuses & .... > Circuit Breakers & Switches & Etc..... > > Please Fax or Email your requirements & .... > purchase orders & inquires & questions .... > > Price are Negotiable - What is Your Target Price ? > > New Surplus Condition - PLEASE TAKE NOTICE .... > No Trace to the Mfg - PLEASE TAKE NOTICE .... > EMI Certs only - PLEASE TAKE NOTICE .... > Parts are subject to prior sales.... > > > $10.00 line order $50.00 min order for domestic orders.... > $100.00 min order for international orders.... > $35.00 charge for wire-tranfers & bank-transfers.... > We accept VISA and Mastercard for payment.... > 5% FEE for purchase orders paid by credit cards.... > Article: 100020 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: David Stinson Subject: More BPL Bad News Message-ID: <5jV_e.1017$4h2.25@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net> Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 17:15:45 GMT http://apnews.myway.com/article/20050929/D8CTUA3O7.html Article: 100021 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Twaddle" References: <5jV_e.1017$4h2.25@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net> Subject: Re: More BPL Bad News Message-ID: Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 21:35:19 GMT Good News : http://world.guns.ru/shotgun/sh17-e.htm point and pull at the nearest BPL repeater "David Stinson" wrote in message news:5jV_e.1017$4h2.25@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net... > http://apnews.myway.com/article/20050929/D8CTUA3O7.html Article: 100022 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Charlie Hugg" Subject: FA Lots of ham gear old and newer ending soon Message-ID: Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 20:36:48 -0500 Please see my auctions ending this weekend for lots of neat old and newer ham gear including mics, power supplies, speakers, vintage gear including like NIB HT-37, Drake L-4B, lots of old literature for old Allied Radio,. Heathkit, and Collins. Thanks, Charlie Hugg, K5MBX _______________________________ See my Signal/One, Collins & Drake Photo Galleries and my Hallicrafters Virtual Museum at http://hug-a-bug.com Article: 100023 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Charlie Hugg" Subject: FA Lots of ham gear...Link Message-ID: Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 20:42:17 -0500 Sorry, I forget to include the link to the auctions: Please see my auctions ending this weekend for lots of neat old and newer ham gear including mics, power supplies, speakers, vintage gear including like NIB HT-37, Drake L-4B, lots of old literature for old Allied Radio,. Heathkit, and Collins. Thanks, Charlie Hugg, K5MBX http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZhugQ2daQ2dbug ________________________________ See my Signal/One, Collins & Drake Photo Galleries and my Hallicrafters Virtual Museum at http://hug-a-bug.com Article: 100024 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Michael Crestohl Subject: FS: Dow-Key and other Antenna Relay Switches, various voltages Message-ID: Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 11:58:30 GMT FOR SALE: Antenna Switch/ Transmit/Receive Switch I have several of these that are surplus to my needs. All are tested working and clean. DOW KEY : Part number: 77- 220232 7307 Operating Voltage: 28 VDC Connectors: BNC-Female connectors. Comments: Apparently never used (no solder traces on electromagnet terminals) Price: $15.00 Part number: 84-BSN Operating Voltage: 48 VDC Connectors: N-Female Price: $15.00 60-222542 220 Volt DC Connectors: Type N Price: $25.00 Other: Advance Electric & Relay Operating Voltage: 120 VAC Connectors: Type N Price: $15.00 Manufacturer: Amphenol Part number: 17-10242-3 Operating Voltage: 26 VDC Connectors: N-Female Comments: New in factory-sealed bag. Price: $10.00 Manufacturer: Danbury Knudson for Motorola Part number: 80C4298 Operating Voltage: 6 VDC Connectors: 1 solder 2 BNC-Female Comments: New in factory-sealed bag. Price: $10.00 Manufacturer: Sperry Products, Danbury Knudson Part number: R-142S CHB005AO Operating Voltage: 12VDC, Connectors: SO-239/BNC-Male, Solder tabs. Price: $20.00 Plus postage. If interested please reply by e-mail. 73, W1RC w1rc*at*verizon*dot*net Article: 100025 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Michael Crestohl Subject: FS: Drake R-4 Receiver Manual (Copy) Message-ID: Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 11:58:30 GMT Hi Gang: I have an excellent copy of the 35 page Instruction Manual for the R L Drake R-4 Receiver that is surplus to my needs. The cover is slightly "wavy" and slightly blemished but the manual copy is a very good one and is hardly distinguishable from an original. It is bound at the top with a couple of tie wraps which makes it easy to flip through and look at while working on the radio. I am asking $7.50 including postage. If interested please reply by e-mail. Note that my address has been slightly altered to avoid SPAM. w1rc*at*verizon*dot*net Article: 100026 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Michael Crestohl Subject: FS: Collins 30L-1 Amplifier Manual (Copy) Message-ID: Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 11:58:31 GMT Hi Gang: I have an excellent copy of the Instruction Book for the Collins 30L-1 amplifier that is surplus to my needs. It is the 2nd Edition dated 15 June 1961. It is an excellent copy with the full pull-out schematic, and hardly distinguishable from an original. I am asking $7.50 including postage. If interested please reply by e-mail. Note that my address has been slightly altered to avoid SPAM. w1rc*at*verizon*dot*net Article: 100027 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "moreradio" Subject: HARRIS RF-3200E HF transceiver Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 19:32:08 +0200 Message-ID: <433d769d$0$15710$4fafbaef@reader4.news.tin.it> I'm looking for service manual of the transceiver Harris RF-3200E. Claudio Article: 100028 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: spamatody@spam.spam.spam Subject: Re: Drake TR-4 Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 14:47:49 -0500 Message-ID: References: On Thu, 29 Sep 2005 13:22:12 -0400, William Warren wrote: >Paul332 wrote: >> Drake TR-4 ssb transceiver. Works good >> looks good. Best offer. >> paul332@mchsi.com >> > >Is the AC-4 power supply included? > >Can you supply pictures? > >TIA. > >William > >(Filter noise from my address for direct replies) Does it have a mic? Any extra filters? SWR/power meter? Does it come with a linear amplifier? How 'bout a three element beam? What condition is the beam? Can you bring it to my house for a demo? Can you supply a shack to operate it out of? Article: 100029 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "K6XD TOM" Subject: HAM-M-II ROTOR Message-ID: Date: Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:07:40 GMT HAM-M-II ROTOR COMPLETELY REBUILT. CLEANED DOWN TO THE BEAR METAL PRIMED AND SPRAYED. NEW TERMINAL STRIP, NEW BEARINGS, NEW BEARING HOLDERS, NEW POSITION POT, NEW S.S. MOUNTING HARDWARE. COMES WITH MANUAL, BOTTOM MOUNTING PLATE AND 50 FEET OF CONTROL CABLE WITH LUGS ON BOTH ENDS. THE CONTROL IS IN EXCELLENT SHAPE CENTER NORTH WITH BREAK RELEASE. THE ROTOR HAS NOT BEEN UP IN THE AIR SINCE IT WAS REBUILT AND THE PARTS COST ME $132 SELLING FOR $175 AND SHIPPING. TOM k6xd@cfl.rr.com Article: 100030 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Frank Dresser" References: <5jV_e.1017$4h2.25@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net> <1128168446.424513.116260@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: More BPL Bad News Message-ID: Date: Sat, 01 Oct 2005 14:32:00 GMT wrote in message news:1128168446.424513.116260@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > Don't worry about the BPLosaurus. It's on the verge of extinction. > Too many other kick ass emerging technologies. 60Hz power lines are > just that. > > regards, > N9NEO > I don't know what to make of this one. I wasn't really concerned about BPL, which I figured was doomed right out of the box. But this isn't quite the same thing. There's no wild claims of reliable widespread community internet access through miles of radiating power lines. This promises local networking, within the home. Not just computer networking, but all sorts of electronic doo-dads might be networked. While I doubt networking adds much value to a refrigiderator, I can imagine people would love to move their computers, printers, TV sets, stereo speakers, DVD players and whatever, wherever they want without having to worry about RCA connectors, F connectors, parallel port connectors, S video connectors, binding posts, USB ports or any of the other confusing nonsense. Just plug it in to the outlet, and it works -- at least, that's the promise. Will it work? I don't know, but it doesn't have the overambitions of BPL. The potential market for this one is much larger than BPL's potential market. And it sure looks like it will cause SW interference on a local level, even if not on BPL's regional level. Frank Dresser Article: 100031 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: gsm@mendelson.com (Geoffrey S. Mendelson) Subject: Re: More BPL Bad News Date: Sat, 1 Oct 2005 17:06:00 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <5jV_e.1017$4h2.25@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net> <1128168446.424513.116260@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> In article , Frank Dresser wrote: > Will it work? I don't know, but it doesn't have the overambitions of BPL. > The potential market for this one is much larger than BPL's potential > market. And it sure looks like it will cause SW interference on a local > level, even if not on BPL's regional level. With Google's $100,000,000 behind it, it WILL work. Thats why I am supporting a worldwide boycott of Google and it's customers (the sites that have "ads by google" and their advertisers). Geoff. -- Geoffrey S. Mendelson, Jerusalem, Israel gsm@mendelson.com N3OWJ/4X1GM IL Voice: (077)-424-1667 IL Fax: 972-2-648-1443 U.S. Voice: 1-215-821-1838 Support the growing boycott of Google by radio users and hobbyists. It's starting to work, Yahoo has surpassed Google. Article: 100032 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Richard W. Solomon, W1KSZ" Subject: FS: WATERS 3002 Hybrid Coupler Message-ID: Date: Sat, 01 Oct 2005 17:34:19 GMT Very nice to Mint condition. $30 plus $7.70 USPS Priority Mail, to CONUS only. 73, Dick, W1KSZ