Article: 100149 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Simon Subject: Re: Shipping: UPS Ground vs. FedEx Ground Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 00:15:10 +1000 Message-ID: References: Hi Can any US readers of this thread explain why Fedex or UPS is so popular compared with the much cheaper US Mail? Here in Australia Fedex and UPS offer a service, but few private individuals would consider using them due to high costs and the inconvenience when delivery is a problem if people are away at work. With normal post, we have post offices in all suburbs where undelivered mail can conveniently be picked up or items posted. I have never had loss or damage problems with ordinary mail to and >from the US. Simon On 12 Oct 2005 10:23:59 -0400, kludge@panix.com (Scott Dorsey) wrote: > wrote: >> >>I have been using Fedex Ground and Home delivery for some time now after >>discovering the same thing you posted here. > >Agreed. > >Let me also say that, from my experience, UPS and FedEx Ground break things >at about the same rate. But when FedEx damages something, they promptly >inspect it and pay out without a fuss, while UPS will do almost anything to >avoid paying insurance claims. Admittedly I have had only three UPS issues, >but all were nightmares. >--scott Article: 100150 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: ritchi50@optonline.net Subject: FS: Collins RE 302C-3 Wattmeter NEW!!! Message-ID: Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2005 10:35:05 -0400 FS: Collins RE 302C-3 Wattmeter NEW!!! I just got this recently and it was stored away many many years and it was in a heated place. It looks to be brand new. Sealed all in plastic. With the coupler and cable collins papers and tags all inside. Very rare to find one new. I have pictures if you want to see. Please make offer on this this find example of history. ritchi50@optonline.net Article: 100151 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: kludge@panix.com (Scott Dorsey) Subject: Re: Shipping: UPS Ground vs. FedEx Ground Date: 13 Oct 2005 10:40:56 -0400 Message-ID: References: Simon wrote: >Can any US readers of this thread explain why Fedex or UPS is so >popular compared with the much cheaper US Mail? Because for packages over about two pounds, US Mail is much more expensive than the package companies. For light packages, just a couple resistors or a tube, the postal service is usually a better choice. For international stuff, I don't know. And I will say that the postal service is not very good at paying up on their insurance claims either. --scott -- "C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis." Article: 100152 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "al goss" Subject: FS Hallcr. R-42 speaker Message-ID: Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2005 18:58:51 GMT pix are available now al g. Article: 100153 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:33:17 -0500 From: pkatz Subject: Re: FS: Collins RE 302C-3 Wattmeter NEW!!! References: Message-ID: <434eb67e$0$10631$a726171b@news.hal-pc.org> ritchi50@optonline.net wrote: > FS: Collins RE 302C-3 Wattmeter NEW!!! > I just got this recently and it was stored away many many years > and it was in a heated place. It looks to be brand new. > Sealed all in plastic. With the coupler and cable collins papers > and tags all inside. Very rare to find one new. > I have pictures if you want to see. > Please make offer on this this find example of history. > ritchi50@optonline.net Rich, How about $350 shipped? 73, Paul W5NTQ Article: 100154 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Lou deGonzague Subject: Re: FS - TV-7 D/U ebay item #7553330514 References: <1129158379.001408.139340@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <8KKdnaLteOE8NdPeRVn-hg@adelphia.com> Message-ID: Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2005 20:22:00 GMT Wow, I guess it is! I would steer clear of this one. The only other thing it could be is the wrong bulb but.... K3HVG wrote: > Has anyone noticed the fuse/lamp is lit up??? Something's not right!!! > > f1736 wrote: > >> TV-7 D/U Vacuum Tube Tester Hickok Military TV7 Item number: 7553330514 >> >> >> http://cgi.ebay.com/TV-7-D-U-Vacuum-Tube-Tester-Hickok-Military-TV7_W0QQitemZ7553330514QQcategoryZ25422QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem >> >> >> Current bid: $56.00 >> Auction ends on: Oct-10-05 10:04:24 PDT >> >> Only 3 days left. >> >> >> More Pictures: - http://www.geocities.com/f1736/tv7du.htm >> >> Thanks >> Greg Fastabend - (fastabendhotmail) >> > Article: 100155 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Edward Knobloch Subject: Re: FS - TV-7 D/U ebay item #7553330514 References: <1129158379.001408.139340@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <8KKdnaLteOE8NdPeRVn-hg@adelphia.com> Message-ID: <8Iz3f.21528$y05.13064@trndny07> Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2005 20:45:56 GMT Hi, The controls were set in in error. It looks like a rectifier tube in the test socket (TV-7 meter set to A shunt), but there is no cathode pin selected (set to zero). I hope nothing was damaged. Ed K3HVG wrote: > Has anyone noticed the fuse/lamp is lit up??? Something's not right!!! > > f1736 wrote: > >> TV-7 D/U Vacuum Tube Tester Hickok Military TV7 Item number: 7553330514 >> >> >> http://cgi.ebay.com/TV-7-D-U-Vacuum-Tube-Tester-Hickok-Military-TV7_W0QQitemZ7553330514QQcategoryZ25422QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem >> >> >> Current bid: $56.00 >> Auction ends on: Oct-10-05 10:04:24 PDT >> >> Only 3 days left. >> >> >> More Pictures: - http://www.geocities.com/f1736/tv7du.htm >> >> Thanks >> Greg Fastabend - (fastabendhotmail) >> > Article: 100156 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Ron Subject: Re: Shipping: UPS Ground vs. FedEx Ground Date: 13 Oct 2005 17:23:05 EDT Message-ID: <434ED135.9000103@yahoo.com> References: Dave Heil wrote: > David Stinson wrote: > >> hinkeydo wrote: >> >.... seems the guys in the >> >>> warehouse love to kick the hell out of boxes like that. >> >> >> >> I'll never understand the Union attitude: >> "Lets see how much damage we can do to the company >> that puts bread in our mouths and clothes on our kids." > > > I've never noted anything like that. > > Our UPS guy has been on the same route for over twenty years. He even > brings dog buscuits the dogs on his route. He is friendly and > courteous. For outbound shipments, I take UPS items to Staples. > > One FedEx shipment for me was delivered to a neighbor who lives on a > different road, a half-mile away. Airborne Express brought a fragile > e-bay purchase during a snow. Rather than driving up my drive (which I'd > done with a front wheel drive automobile, the guy placed the parcel atop > my postal mailbox alongside the road where it could have toppled to the > pavement or have been easily stolen by anyone. > > Dave Heil K8MN > Yes different parts of the country are quite different. I gave up on UPS years ago because it was just to hard to ship a package with them. I live in Phx and the nearest Depot was 15 miles away. From experience on the receiving end thought I have had packages arrive in very poor condition plus have had packages delivered to the wrong address. I have shipped some items via FedX put from friend experiences collecting insurance on an antiques or old boatanchors is very hard. If an item is extremely height it will go FedX. Being I do not ship all that much but more than the most people I find shipping via the USPO the easiest and most friendly. There Priority boxes and Flat rate Box services can not be beat. If I was a business then I expect I would be using UPS and FedX. Back to boxing for my next run to the USPO, Ron WA0KDS Article: 100157 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: chris+news@suslowicz.org (Chris Suslowicz) Subject: Re: Shipping: UPS Ground vs. FedEx Ground Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2005 23:58:47 +0100 Message-ID: References: <5vGdndykabJbitDenZ2dnUVZ_tCdnZ2d@rcn.net> <2rg3f.19$mL4.0@fe06.lga> In article <2rg3f.19$mL4.0@fe06.lga>, "PowerHouse Communications" wrote: >"Chuck Harris" wrote in message >news:5vGdndykabJbitDenZ2dnUVZ_tCdnZ2d@rcn.net... >> >> I have never had UPS miss the delivery time they said they would >> meet. I have never had UPS lie about delivery misses. And no >> matter how heavy the package, they always bring it to my door >> (and use safe methods for moving heavy packages.) >> > >You must just be lucky in your location. As with most everyone here, I've >had the opposite experience. The one that really sticks out in my mind was >when I was watching the tracking data on the UPS website. The package was >two (2) days beyond scheduled delivery, so I checked the site. Package was >on time up until it reached the distribution center in, I believe it's Ohio, >where, instead of shipping it to me, it was shipped three states over in the >wrong direction, then shipped back to Ohio where it finally started it's >journey back to me. Ended up being 4 days late! > >There are many more horror stories I could tell, and not just my own. >Friend of mine shipped a $1800.00 Home Theater Receiver (weighed between 50 >and 70 pounds) from Michigan to California. Exceptionally well packaged, in >original packaging, then double boxed besides that. When it arrived, the >outer-most box was gone (it arrived only single boxed, beside the original), >with the original label and remnants of outer box taped to the inner box. >That box was mutilated, and the receiver? Well, lets say it had a nice >"leaning tower" look to it, along with all but one of the circuit boards >being literally shattered... > >And then he had to fight for almost 4 months before he actually got his >insurance claim. They were only going to give him a portion of the insured >value, because they claimed that the contents weren't worth more that that. >Well, it was, BEFORE UPS got their hands on it... > > Yes, they appear to sort packages automatically by ramming them off one conveyor belt onto the next (which happens to be 3 feet lower). I think they also throw stuff off lorries onto concrete - it's the only way I can imaging the damage to a near mint and well packed WS19 having occurred, which is why I will NEVER use nor recommend UPS to anyone. Chris. -- If being dropped out of an aircraft into what is, for all anyone knows, a minefield is "moderately rough handling", what would constitute "rough handling" or "very rough handling"? -- David Richerby Being shipped UPS. -- Dave Brown Article: 100158 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Lou deGonzague Subject: Re: FS - TV-7 D/U ebay item #7553330514 References: <1129158379.001408.139340@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <8KKdnaLteOE8NdPeRVn-hg@adelphia.com> <1129246269.651992.169350@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2005 23:47:24 GMT If you look at the 5th pic down on the More Pictures page you will see the pilot lamp lit and a tube(looks like a 5Y3) and the fuse lamp really lit up. Tor wrote: > K3HVG wrote: > >>Has anyone noticed the fuse/lamp is lit up??? Something's not right!!! >> >> >>f1736 wrote: >> >>>TV-7 D/U Vacuum Tube Tester Hickok Military TV7 Item number: 7553330514 >>> >>> >>>http://cgi.ebay.com/TV-7-D-U-Vacuum-Tube-Tester-Hickok-Military-TV7_W0QQitemZ7553330514QQcategoryZ25422QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem >>> >>>Current bid: $56.00 >>>Auction ends on: Oct-10-05 10:04:24 PDT >>> >>>Only 3 days left. >>> >>> >>>More Pictures: - http://www.geocities.com/f1736/tv7du.htm >>> >>>Thanks >>>Greg Fastabend - (fastabendhotmail) > > > How can it be lit when it isn't plugged in??? The cord and plug is > coiled up in the lid. Lid! > > Ya sure you betcha' > > Tor Johnson > Brimson, Minnesota > Article: 100159 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: FS - TV-7 D/U ebay item #7553330514 References: <1129158379.001408.139340@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <8KKdnaLteOE8NdPeRVn-hg@adelphia.com> Message-ID: <33E3f.497$Hs.462@tornado.socal.rr.com> Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 01:43:27 GMT K3HVG wrote: > Has anyone noticed the fuse/lamp is lit up??? Something's not right!!! Nice trick. Considering that it's not even plugged in. I would take bets on it being a refelction from the over head light. Jeff -- RESTRICTED AREA. Anyone intruding shall immediately become subject to the jurisdiction of military law. Intruders will be subject to lethal force, without warning, and on sight. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED under the Internal Security Act of 1950. Article: 100160 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.net> References: <1129158379.001408.139340@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <8KKdnaLteOE8NdPeRVn-hg@adelphia.com> <33E3f.497$Hs.462@tornado.socal.rr.com> Subject: Re: FS - TV-7 D/U ebay item #7553330514 Message-ID: Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 01:52:07 GMT Used a desk lamp with a gooseneck and an open Sherwood to do that once. It had no lights otherwise, was unpowered and it looked damned good. "Jeffrey D Angus" wrote in message news:33E3f.497$Hs.462@tornado.socal.rr.com... > > > K3HVG wrote: > > Has anyone noticed the fuse/lamp is lit up??? Something's not right!!! > > Nice trick. Considering that it's not even plugged in. > > I would take bets on it being a refelction from the over head light. > > Jeff > -- > RESTRICTED AREA. Anyone intruding shall immediately become subject to > the jurisdiction of military law. Intruders will be subject to lethal > force, without warning, and on sight. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED > under the Internal Security Act of 1950. Article: 100161 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Message-ID: <434F47B9.485136F4@not_the_fcc.com> From: Riley Subject: Re: Shipping: UPS Ground vs. FedEx Ground References: Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 05:52:58 GMT Postal US now has flat rate boxes priority mail, $ 7.85 for up to 70 lbx, check it out http://www.usps.com priority mail flat rate. UPS, FedEx and DHL offer insurance $ 100 value included in the rates and are reasonable for more expensive items to insure. Yes, the insurance at ups is to insure they do not pay the claims. Postal US mail is more expensive to insure. OTOH, I get shipments from aes in milwaukee just fine, fair radio (super pack jobs at fair prices) also. Those overcharger on ebay shoud take a lesson in packaging from fair radio ! Only had on problem with ups, they did not get signature and I paid for it, so I called to get them to credit me for the fee and they sent the driver out the next day to get a signature. what a joke, I protested the fee on my amex card and they had to refund it. Signature at delivery, not after delivery. UPS and Fedex counter people are great in my area. Article: 100162 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: kashe@sonic.net Subject: Re: Shipping: UPS Ground vs. FedEx Ground Message-ID: References: <434E35F9.37462ED8@earthlink.net> Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 06:37:33 GMT On Thu, 13 Oct 2005 10:23:14 GMT, "Michael A. Terrell" wrote: >kashe@sonic.net wrote: >> >> UPS has been OK with me, except when you haver to talk to them >> on the phone. In one case, they kept calling back to my house. I had >> received one of their calls there while home for a doctor's >> appointment and told them not to call there again. No such luck. Then >> you can never talk to the same idiot twice. They introduce themselves >> as "account executives", but these cheap-ass "executives" can't accept >> an incoming call -- you get the luck of the draw from whatever >> connects them. >> >> Then the dorks go tappity-tap on their keyboards as you >> describe the problem, but the info never gets to the next dork you >> talk to -- it's a brand new day and you have to explain the whole >> damned thing again. >> >> Last year, a friend was getting DSL and the equipment was >> UPSed to her. On delivry day, she looked at the website during the day >> (Friday). Late in the day, it was recorded as "no such address". She >> lives on a short stub (three houses worth) of a street which had a >> section removed for a throughway -- twenty years ago -- and half the >> time, they still lose it. >> >> We then told them to deliver it instead to the UPS facility >> near where she worked -- on Monday, so she could pck it up at lunch >> time. I did that part for her. The wackos said they had to deliver to >> an address. I asked why they didn't know the address of their own >> facility ten miles north. So they changed their story to they couldn't >> just send it to another facility -- it had to be a house or business >> address. Since she had just started a new job and didn't want it >> coming to work on her third day there, I told them to just divert it >> to my address 25 miles farther north. They agreed to do that. >> >> In the end, I went to her place to accept a completely >> different furniture shipment (real trucking company for this one) on >> Monday. When I arrived, the UPS package was sitting on her doorstep. >> To hell with any instructions UPS had agreed to. >> >> Thirty of those bozos would have a cumulative IQ of fifteen. > > > I had the USPS return a package to the sender for "No such address". >My shop was directly across the street from the post office. PO buildings act like Kryptonite on UPSers. >It was all >you could see when you looked out their front windows, yet they couldn't >find it. UPS would leave my stuff at the wrong door, so if i was >expecting anything I had to check quite often to make sure someone >didn't walk off with it. Article: 100163 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Message-ID: <434F5262.14E4B7D7@rickfrazier.com> From: Rick Frazier Subject: ICOM 751 Problem Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 06:37:49 GMT Hello: I know this transceiver doesn't "glow in the dark" like a _TRUE_ boat-anchor should, but it is getting on in years, so should qualify in the boatanchor category by age and/or weight.... I have an Icom 751 that has begun acting very strangely. It worked perfectly some time ago, then was relegated to a non-operating position under the bench for about 6 months. I live in Hawaii, and the average temperature during this time was about 85 degrees day, and 70-75 degrees night. The humidity varied more, from about 50% to 100%, being on the wet side of the big island. After the prolonged time under the bench, I fired it up one day to find that I couldn't change bands in the Ham mode. The full symptom is as follows: Normal function with the T/S button operation, slow and fast tuning changes. Normal function with the DFS button which (when pressed) allows selecting a memory channel. Abnormal function with the BAND button depressed. Normal operation is a rotary selection of Ham bands with rotation of the tuning knob. Instead, I get the frequency changing by 125 Khz with each step of the rotation of the tuning knob, within the band that the radio starts in (which currently is 160M band, but has been other bands on occasion). If I select the General mode, and have the BAND button depressed, the display changes by 1 mhz per step, which it is supposed to do. I seem to be able to tune to any frequency I want using General mode, but only a single band in Ham mode. (Given the transmitting range has been "opened" I could probably transmit in General mode on the ham frequencies of interest (haven't tried), but I really want this radio to work like it should. I've tried replacing the ram board with one from another unit (an Icom 751A) without change of the symptom, so I don't think it's the ram board battery gone flat. I've reseated the flex circuit cables in their sockets, and don't see any obvious damage to any of them. Given it worked fine when placed under the bench, and developed this problem during "storage", I suspect something related to the period of time it was not in operation, (particularly moisture related) but am not sure what the problem might be, as a similar unit (Icom 751A) in the same location and conditions didn't succumb to this malady. Any ideas where to start looking? I'm just about ready to haul out the heat gun and elevate the temperature inside to about 90 degrees (F) for awhile to see if it is affected by the currently colder area where I now live up the mountain (daytime highs around 70-72, night times about low 60's with humidity typically in the 60-100% range). If I can get this unit fully functional again, I have a potential home for it, otherwise it's going onto eBay as a "tech special" sometime soon. Also have a number of other items going to the news groups first or eBay soon after as the result of some upgrades (I now have both an 746pro and 756proII, so the Icom 751A, Ic-2kl and at-500 stack will be going out for sale soon (probably individually). Will retain my other ic-2kl and at500 for the 746pro stack and AL1200 with Mfj 986 tuner for the 756proII stack, so the shack will still be pretty full. Now if I could only get the tower back up at the new QTH.... [sigh] Thanks --Rick AH7H Article: 100164 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Heytubeguy" Subject: FA:GONSET 201 Amp Huge Diagram+ mo parts Message-ID: Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 13:21:47 GMT Huge Gonset fold out schmetic diagram + other parts too; see at http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZheytubeguy 73 heytubeguy Article: 100165 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "PowerHouse Communications" References: Subject: Re: Shipping: UPS Ground vs. FedEx Ground Message-ID: <_iO3f.9359$1X5.4161@fe05.lga> Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:23:12 -0500 "Dave Heil" wrote in message news:pnv3f.658$4O1.330@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net... > Airborne Express brought a fragile > e-bay purchase during a snow. Rather than driving up my drive (which I'd > done with a front wheel drive automobile, the guy placed the parcel atop > my postal mailbox alongside the road where it could have toppled to the > pavement or have been easily stolen by anyone. I had a nice experience with AE once, and only once. It's the one and only time I ever received anything through them. Great record in my book, (0 for 1)... Received an eBay package. Not too big of a deal, wasn't worth much, but they delivered it to the wrong address. Was delivered to the neighbor across the street, on a Friday. They were gone all weekend, so it didn't get to me until Monday. Worst part, it was on their doorstep, wasn't put in the porch, and it rained the entire weekend. Box and contents were so saturated with water, the neighbor barely go it to me without it completely falling apart... Worse yet, the label was made out to the proper address, their tracking site indicated the proper address, but when the driver logged the delivery, he even indicated that it was delivered to the wrong address. He wrote the address he dropped it at, instead of the my address; how blind can you be?! If only the shipper would have given me the tracking info, I could have gone across the street and gotten it myself before it got too wet, but they were apparently too lazy to email it to me, so I didn't find out until after I got the package from the neighbor and looked up the tracking info online. Article: 100166 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.net> References: <1129158379.001408.139340@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <8KKdnaLteOE8NdPeRVn-hg@adelphia.com> <33E3f.497$Hs.462@tornado.socal.rr.com> Subject: Re: FS - TV-7 D/U ebay item #7553330514 Message-ID: Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 14:54:49 GMT Maybe Major Armstrong is trying to channel. "K3HVG" wrote in message news:W7GdneR7zOVcHtLeRVn-uA@adelphia.com... > Its the wrong bulb, too. It sticks out way too far. Maybe that's the > problem. Correct bulb.. no prob??? > > Article: 100167 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: ritchi50@optonline.net Subject: Re: FS: Collins RE 302C-3 Wattmeter NEW!!! Message-ID: References: Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 12:10:29 -0400 Thanks to all replies. Item is sold. Rich On Thu, 13 Oct 2005 10:35:05 -0400, ritchi50@optonline.net wrote: >FS: Collins RE 302C-3 Wattmeter NEW!!! >I just got this recently and it was stored away many many years >and it was in a heated place. It looks to be brand new. >Sealed all in plastic. With the coupler and cable collins papers >and tags all inside. Very rare to find one new. >I have pictures if you want to see. >Please make offer on this this find example of history. >ritchi50@optonline.net Article: 100168 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: ritchi50@optonline.net Subject: FS: Collins RE 312B-5 NICE!!! Message-ID: Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 13:43:46 -0400 FS: Collins RE 312B-5 NICE!!! I have a very nice Collins 312B-5 and it was stored away many years, 30 Years to be exact. It was in a heated controlled place. I have pictures, Just email for pics if interested. Price:965.00 Shipped and Insured to the lower 48 ritchi50@optonline.net Article: 100169 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Steve Nosko" Subject: Re: FA RME 6900 receiver **near MINT!!** Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 13:19:02 -0500 Message-ID: References: <1128788412.d39eadb19e687017f6a93b9ccc39403a@meganetnews2> <1128810173.112702.222290@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> "John S." wrote in message news:1128810173.112702.222290@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com... > Old Guy wrote: > > "David" wrote in message > > news:n5sfk11352n23hapn49f6eqpnbiktriocb@4ax.com... > > > On Sat, 8 Oct 2005 11:40:02 -0400, "Dave Edwards" > > > wrote: > > > > > >> > > >>See pics here.... > > >>http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5817300058&rd=1&sspagen ame=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1 > > >> > > >> > > > Again, Amateur Bands only. > > > > So post your diatribe to the group that gives a damn about your comments. > > Rec.radio.amateur.... > > is just fine for this. > > > > > > > Uhhh where's the diatribe. > > I only read an observation that it only had ham bands. A serious > limitation.... > I don't understand the purpose of the comment either??... Not a limitation for hams interested in a vintage amateur receiver... My dad had one and his comments were featured in QST. Now I know what it looks like. 73, Steve, K9DCI Article: 100170 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Steve Nosko" Subject: Re: FA RME 6900 receiver **near MINT!!** Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 13:23:24 -0500 Message-ID: References: <1128788410.969523.300570@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <8Pmdnb2h1fgr2tXenZ2dnUVZ_smdnZ2d@comcast.com> <434849AC.9E00C9B7@milestones.com> "Dave Edwards" wrote in message news:pvqdnY7bjbtR0tXeRVn-tQ@comcast.com... > Point taken! > Thanks for the heads up! > No more red. > ...Dave > "dxAce" wrote in message > news:434849AC.9E00C9B7@milestones.com... > > > > > > Dave Edwards wrote: > > > >> Is there a color you would more prefer? > >> I can delete the add and run it again with a different color background > >> if itwould be more to your liking! > > > > It's just that that colour background, red, has come to be associated with > > a seller of some dubious nature: radiomart. > > dxAce Michigan> USA Perhaps, but not knowing anything of this radiomart it is generally meaningless. Note that "daniel s 13" responds not, therefore I suspect a troll with on other outlet for frustrations. 73, Steve, K;9.D,C'I Article: 100171 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Steve Nosko" Subject: Re: Help with MFJ Antenna Analyzr Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 13:29:13 -0500 Message-ID: References: <43497225$0$24633$4fafbaef@reader3.news.tin.it> I did some playing with mine after getting it, but didn't see anything like this. I did pretty much the same things, as I recall. HOWEVER, I did notice that going into the advanced mode and setting it for ZO of 75 ohms that is didn't report SWR correctly (should be 1:1 w/75 ohms attached and it still said 1.5 as though it still was thinking 50 ohms). I called and the "tech" who answered clearly didn't understand (said return it) and I elected to drop it since it worked ok otherwise. I'll try to find some time to re-check this issue. 73, Steve, K9DCI "Antonio Vernucci" wrote in message news:43497225$0$24633$4fafbaef@reader3.news.tin.it... This post may be a bit OT, but I believe this is the forum where I can get some useful information. I have an MFJ-259B antenna analyzer which works fine. I also have an MFJ-269 (the one also working on UHF) which instead gives me odd results on the HF bands. I then sent the 269 back to MFJ for warranty repair, and when it came back it had exactly the same problem, despite I gave them a very detailed explanation of the problem. In summary the problem is the following: - loading the MFJ-269 with 50 ohm all is OK (it gives R=50, X=0) - loading it with a different value, say a small 200 ohm carbon resistor with very short leads, it gives R=200, X=0 at around 10 MHz but, LOWERING the frequency (e.g. down to 3.5 MHz), it progressively shows an higher and higher X value. This result is clearly wrong as a resistor having 0 reactance at 10 MHz cannot show reactance at 3.5 MHz. This is confirmed by the the fact the MFJ-259 loaded with the same resistor shows X=0 at 3.5 MHz! So, no question about that! Interesting to note that the MFJ-269 Product Review on QST magazine (May 2005 issue, Table 3) shows EXACTLY the same problem! A 269 design problem which does not exist in the 259? Reading the MFJ-269 factory calibration procedure (I have a copy of it), they instruct the operator to adjust the instrument at 10 MHz. And at 10 MHz it works fine! Has anyone carried out a similar test? Thanks & 73 Tony I0JX (also K0JX when in the US) Article: 100172 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Antonio Vernucci" References: <43497225$0$24633$4fafbaef@reader3.news.tin.it> Subject: Re: Help with MFJ Antenna Analyzr Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 21:56:45 +0200 Message-ID: <43500d7e$0$20486$4fafbaef@reader4.news.tin.it> Steve, >from what you write I presume you have the 269, not the 259B (which = works fine). As you are the only person who answered me, if you have time could you = please re- check your 269 by loading it with a resistor in the range 150 = to 200 ohm, verifying that the reactance (X) indication remains nearly = zero when varying frequency in range 2 to 10 MHz. The only 269s I know are mine and the one tested by ARRL on QST. And = both of them have a problem. So, if yours does not show that problem, = then I have some hope 73 Tony I0JX "Steve Nosko" ha scritto nel = messaggio news:diotdp$3a4$1@engnntp2.cig.mot.com... > I did some playing with mine after getting it, but didn't see anything = like > this. I did pretty much the same things, as I recall. >=20 > HOWEVER, I did notice that going into the advanced mode and setting it = for > ZO of 75 ohms that is didn't report SWR correctly (should be 1:1 w/75 = ohms > attached and it still said 1.5 as though it still was thinking 50 = ohms). I > called and the "tech" who answered clearly didn't understand (said = return > it) and I elected to drop it since it worked ok otherwise. >=20 >=20 > I'll try to find some time to re-check this issue. >=20 > 73, Steve, K9DCI >=20 >=20 > "Antonio Vernucci" wrote in message > news:43497225$0$24633$4fafbaef@reader3.news.tin.it... > This post may be a bit OT, but I believe this is the forum where I can = get > some useful information. >=20 > I have an MFJ-259B antenna analyzer which works fine. I also have an = MFJ-269 > (the one also working on UHF) which instead gives me odd results on = the HF > bands. >=20 > I then sent the 269 back to MFJ for warranty repair, and when it came = back > it had exactly the same problem, despite I gave them a very detailed > explanation of the problem. >=20 > In summary the problem is the following: >=20 > - loading the MFJ-269 with 50 ohm all is OK (it gives R=3D50, X=3D0) > - loading it with a different value, say a small 200 ohm carbon = resistor > with very short leads, it gives R=3D200, X=3D0 at around 10 MHz but, = LOWERING > the frequency (e.g. down to 3.5 MHz), it progressively shows an higher = and > higher X value. This result is clearly wrong as a resistor having 0 > reactance at 10 MHz cannot show reactance at 3.5 MHz. This is = confirmed by > the the fact the MFJ-259 loaded with the same resistor shows X=3D0 at = 3.5 MHz! > So, no question about that! >=20 > Interesting to note that the MFJ-269 Product Review on QST magazine = (May > 2005 issue, Table 3) shows EXACTLY the same problem! A 269 design = problem > which does not exist in the 259? >=20 > Reading the MFJ-269 factory calibration procedure (I have a copy of = it), > they instruct the operator to adjust the instrument at 10 MHz. And at = 10 MHz > it works fine! >=20 > Has anyone carried out a similar test? >=20 > Thanks & 73 >=20 > Tony I0JX (also K0JX when in the US) >=20 >=20 > Article: 100173 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "John N9JG" Subject: Re: Shipping: UPS Ground vs. FedEx Ground Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 16:49:54 -0500 Message-ID: References: <434DC2D6.8020800@optonline.net> <1129209670.533541.299050@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Back in the minicomputer days, we had a disk drive for a DEC PDP11-70 on order. In those days drives were large and heavy, and a single drive might take up one-third of a rack. Well, the freight truck driver pulled up near the loading dock, opened the rear doors and backed the semi up to the loading dock. The driver got out again and looked around for unloading help. Not finding any help, he climbed inside the trailer and rolled the 120 pound crate out the back of the truck and down onto the loading dock. The height difference between the floor of the trailer and the loading dock was about four feet. The driver pulled forward, closed the trailer doors and drove off. Needless to say the drive didn't work, and the shock detector inside the packing crate indicated the drive had suffered at least one large impulse during shipment from the factory to the customer. "Chuck Harris" wrote in message news:EradnYbxLIV3jM3eRVn-1g@rcn.net... > Phil Kane wrote: [stuff] > Sounds like bovine excrement to me. I have dealt with companies in the > past... [stuff] Article: 100174 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: chris+news@suslowicz.org (Chris Suslowicz) Subject: Re: Shipping: UPS Ground vs. FedEx Ground Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2005 00:11:39 +0100 Message-ID: References: <434DC2D6.8020800@optonline.net> <1129209670.533541.299050@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> In article , "John N9JG" wrote: >Back in the minicomputer days, we had a disk drive for a DEC PDP11-70 on >order. In those days drives were large and heavy, and a single drive might >take up one-third of a rack. Well, the freight truck driver pulled up near >the loading dock, opened the rear doors and backed the semi up to the >loading dock. The driver got out again and looked around for unloading help. >Not finding any help, he climbed inside the trailer and rolled the 120 pound >crate out the back of the truck and down onto the loading dock. The height >difference between the floor of the trailer and the loading dock was about >four feet. The driver pulled forward, closed the trailer doors and drove >off. Needless to say the drive didn't work, and the shock detector inside >the packing crate indicated the drive had suffered at least one large >impulse during shipment from the factory to the customer. ObAlsoRealLife: the quote below came about following the revelation that "ruggedised" PDP-11s were made for the military that were *intended* to be airdropped and remain fully functional. The bind moggles.... ----------------------------------------------------------------------- If being dropped out of an aircraft into what is, for all anyone knows, a minefield is "moderately rough handling", what would constitute "rough handling" or "very rough handling"? -- David Richerby Being shipped UPS. -- Dave Brown ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Chris. Article: 100175 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 20:19:15 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: Shipping: UPS Ground vs. FedEx Ground References: <434DC2D6.8020800@optonline.net> <1129209670.533541.299050@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Phil Kane wrote: > On Fri, 14 Oct 2005 16:15:37 -0400, Chuck Harris wrote: > > >>> have weighed as much as the instrument. You guessed it - Timewave >>> reported that the control was damaged in shipment although the box >>> and the packing was intact.. Go figure. >> >>Sounds like bovine excrement to me. Ya wanna know my gripe with both of them? I live in Puerto Rico USA and neither of the two will treat this location as domestic USA. Its International Air pricing right down the line and discounted "ground" services are not offered. The Postal Service doesn't have this lack of imagination and gets "ground" (Parcel Post) here with sea shipping in a few days at rates parallel with anywhere else in the US. -Bill M Article: 100176 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Adam Stouffer Subject: Re: FS - TV-7 D/U ebay item #7553330514 References: <1129158379.001408.139340@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <8KKdnaLteOE8NdPeRVn-hg@adelphia.com> <33E3f.497$Hs.462@tornado.socal.rr.com> Message-ID: Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2005 00:52:30 GMT K3HVG wrote: > Sorry, that's NO reflection... What's visible is an incandescent glow. > But, if one wants it, buy it, they are nice units and repairable. > Haha he revised the auction and removed the picture. Adam Article: 100177 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: novatech@eskimo.com (Steven Swift) Subject: BC-229 up and running. Date: 15 Oct 2005 01:42:48 GMT Message-ID: >Article: 95772 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors >From: novatech@eskimo.com (Steven Swift) >Subject: BC-229/BC-429 sensitivity question. >Date: 19 Nov 2003 01:42:04 GMT > >Hi, > >anyone know the sensitivity spec for the BC-229? It is an old TRF >radio and I am wondering if it is worth hooking up at a SW >receiver-- perhaps a WWV monitor. > >TIA, > >Steve. I don't remember ever getting an answer to this question. However, I re-discovered this unit while moving the mess around, so I went ahead and got it running. For an old 4-stage (4 each 49-44) TRF, it did pretty well. I could get WWV on 5MHz nicely in the early evening and later I copied CHU at 7.335MHz. I had about 50 feet of wire for an antenna. My Sony did a lot better even with its self-contained whip. Of course, so the my Grundig 100 PE. I don't have the coil sets for decent shortwave listing (anyone have a spare C-348 or others?), so for now it will mostly be a curio set to WWV. I will give it a try for the 41m band later this fall and winter. I bought one of this NOS still sealed in the box for $9.95 from Fair Radio Sales in 1970, along with two coil sets. Steve -- Steven D. Swift, novatech@eskimo.com, http://www.novatech-instr.com NOVATECH INSTRUMENTS, INC. P.O. Box 55997 206.301.8986, fax 206.363.4367 Seattle, Washington 98155 USA Article: 100178 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "jim menning" References: <1129158379.001408.139340@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <8KKdnaLteOE8NdPeRVn-hg@adelphia.com> <33E3f.497$Hs.462@tornado.socal.rr.com> Subject: Re: FS - TV-7 D/U ebay item #7553330514 Message-ID: <_sZ3f.303$5i.205@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com> Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2005 02:04:42 GMT "Adam Stouffer" wrote in message news:ipY3f.626$da1.339@trndny04... > K3HVG wrote: >> Sorry, that's NO reflection... What's visible is an incandescent >> glow. But, if one wants it, buy it, they are nice units and >> repairable. >> > > Haha he revised the auction and removed the picture. > > > Adam It's still there. You need to follow the link in the listing. jim menning Article: 100179 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2005 01:13:06 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: Shipping: UPS Ground vs. FedEx Ground References: <434DC2D6.8020800@optonline.net> <1129209670.533541.299050@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Chuck Harris wrote: > Bill wrote: > >> Ya wanna know my gripe with both of them? >> >> I live in Puerto Rico USA > > > It is an interesting gripe. The Postal service is US government > subsidized, UPS and FedEX are private companies. Why should they > charge you anything other than what it costs them to service your > location? They charge everyone else a rate that is graduated based > on distance traveled. > > -Chuck In fairness there are actually import 'technicalities' for shipping certain items to PR and implications of the local tax structure, not unlike the Canadian scenario. Not that they do a good job with the Canadian market either. But UPS/Fedex/etc simply refuse to equally service this market of 4 million US people and the sellers/vendors that have obliged themselves to shipping ONLY via UPS/Fedex wind up refusing our patronage. I can't imagine them (or the affected vendors) telling everyone in say, the Toronto market, that "sorry, we don't serve that area" but thats the case here and I know Alaska and Hawaii suffer much of the same. Kinda screwy but thats why its MY gripe! The thieving bandits at USPS work great for me...who needs those others? USPS will get a package to me from NY as cheap as it will get it to California, and often, quicker. -Bill Article: 100180 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Litzendraht" Subject: Re: BC-229 up and running. Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2005 01:25:06 +0200 Message-ID: <3e0be4914c99ad90003b172629e6e925@localhost.talkaboutradio.com> References: Steven, The BC-229 takes me back to my earlier times. I still have the 229 that I bought at a ham radio club swap nite in 1954. I was mainly interested in the low frequency capability, to listen to the low frequency "A & N" aircraft beacons. I have the coil set that covers 200 to 400kcs, and switchable to the 40 meter amateur band. (Is it the C-398 coil set?). As far as actual sensitivity specs., I have no idea, but for an old TRF set from the thirties, I was totally impressed. Of course, on the HF frequencies, she's as broad as a barn door. I do have a BC-230 transmitter in good condition, and hope to someday pair them up as a viable set. John Article: 100181 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: kashe@sonic.net Subject: Re: Shipping: UPS Ground vs. FedEx Ground Message-ID: <3ib1l1pv07bjsq1ial3qdd865tgpiul8l8@4ax.com> References: <434DC2D6.8020800@optonline.net> <1129209670.533541.299050@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2005 07:34:31 GMT On Fri, 14 Oct 2005 11:17:50 -0700 (PDT), "Phil Kane" wrote: > > The only problem that I've had with the local UPS delivery here is > that he leaves the package and rings the bell, and then it's a race > to see if I can open the door before I see The Big Brown Truck drive > off. That was decided years ago. Numerous friends who work for UPS tell me that, maybe ten or fifteen years ago, the beancounters figured the extra deliveries that could be made instead of waiting for sigs would easily cover the cost of stolen-off-the-doorstep shipments. A friend told one of these people that a $600 antenna had been left in plain sight under his exterior stairway and it might have been nice to claim it wasn't delivered so he could have a spare for his summer home. But they have this wacko deal where it's at the driver's discretion as to whether or not to require an adult's presence and sig. I once had some computer books shipped from Amazon. I came home to a yellow sticky saying the package had to be delivered to and signed for by an adult. I called about it. No reason was given, but I was told I could not just sign the yellow sticky and leave it on the door. Since the UPSsholes only work when I am at work, I had them divert the shipment to work, hoping it wasn't some porn mis-shipped to me for the amusement of the mailroom staff. It was just my Amazon order, so I called UPS to ask what the hell was up. They said the driver could make the non-overridable judgement to require adult presence and sig. The nest they could guess was that there might have been thefts of packages in my neighborhood, so he decided to lay on the requirement. Article: 100182 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: kashe@sonic.net Subject: Re: Shipping: UPS Ground vs. FedEx Ground Message-ID: References: <434DC2D6.8020800@optonline.net> <1129209670.533541.299050@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2005 07:46:10 GMT On Fri, 14 Oct 2005 16:49:54 -0500, "John N9JG" wrote: >Back in the minicomputer days, we had a disk drive for a DEC PDP11-70 on >order. In those days drives were large and heavy, and a single drive might >take up one-third of a rack. Well, the freight truck driver pulled up near >the loading dock, opened the rear doors and backed the semi up to the >loading dock. The driver got out again and looked around for unloading help. >Not finding any help, he climbed inside the trailer and rolled the 120 pound >crate out the back of the truck and down onto the loading dock. The height >difference between the floor of the trailer and the loading dock was about >four feet. The driver pulled forward, closed the trailer doors and drove >off. Needless to say the drive didn't work, and the shock detector inside >the packing crate indicated the drive had suffered at least one large >impulse during shipment from the factory to the customer. Not as serious, but I once had a drive about 2x3x4 feet in size merely dropped off by UPS on an unattended, open loading dock -- no signature taken. That was on the shipper for not requiring a sig. But it stood on the dock, only occasionally attended, for another three days, with no notice to me -- my company's bad. When I fnally called the vendor, they chased it down (pre-tracking-website) and found it had been delivered three days earlier. Dumb vendor -- when we later replacd a line printer with a faster one, they were supposed to come and pick up the old one. They screwed around for four months and finally came around for the printer, on the third floor of a three-story building. Ha-ha -- by that time, the freight elevator was out of service for a couple of weeks for re-building. The vendor had to hire another outfit to come out with expensive equipment capable of walking a heavy printer down two wrapped flights of stairs. > >"Chuck Harris" wrote in message >news:EradnYbxLIV3jM3eRVn-1g@rcn.net... >> Phil Kane wrote: >[stuff] >> Sounds like bovine excrement to me. I have dealt with companies in the >> past... >[stuff] > Article: 100183 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: novatech@eskimo.com (Steven Swift) Subject: Re: BC-229 up and running. Date: 15 Oct 2005 14:51:27 GMT Message-ID: References: <3e0be4914c99ad90003b172629e6e925@localhost.talkaboutradio.com> <7U64f.1699$4O1.282@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net> David Stinson writes: >I missed your earlier post on this. >Which BC-229 and BC-230 do you have? >They should have names like "BC-AH-229." >I'll dig out my books and see if I can >come up with a sensitivity spec. >D.S. I have two: a BC-AS-229 and a BC-AR-429. The AS is by Philco and the AR by Western Electric. I have the manuals, but unlike other Signal Corps manuals, there is nothing in them about sensitivity or adjustments. Thanks. 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: 100184 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: novatech@eskimo.com (Steven Swift) Subject: Re: BC-229 up and running. Date: 15 Oct 2005 15:01:12 GMT Message-ID: References: <3e0be4914c99ad90003b172629e6e925@localhost.talkaboutradio.com> "Litzendraht" writes: >Steven, > The BC-229 takes me back to my earlier times. I still have the 229 that >I bought at a ham radio club swap nite in 1954. >I was mainly interested in the low frequency capability, to listen to the >low frequency "A & N" aircraft beacons. I have the coil set that covers >200 to 400kcs, and switchable to the 40 meter amateur band. (Is it the >C-398 coil set?). >As far as actual sensitivity specs., I have no idea, but for an old TRF >set from the thirties, I was totally impressed. >Of course, on the HF frequencies, she's as broad as a barn door. >I do have a BC-230 transmitter in good condition, and hope to someday pair >them up as a viable set. > John Yes, I have that switchable coil set (C-379). Back when I first got the BC-AS-229, I used it mostly to listen to the continuous weather report on the beacon band (200 to 400). Nothing down there anymore and the QRM/QRN is so high here in Seattle, that the band is mostly useless. Worked great when I lived 10 miles from nowhere. There's no compelling reason to use one of these radios, other than it being nice to keep them up and running. They must have been considered junk for me to be able to get a NIB unit for $10. Certainly no good for crowded bands. 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: 100185 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: mike murphy Subject: Re: Shipping: UPS Ground vs. FedEx Ground References: <434DC2D6.8020800@optonline.net> <1129209670.533541.299050@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2005 15:53:09 GMT In article , "John N9JG" wrote: > Back in the minicomputer days, we had a disk drive for a DEC PDP11-70 on > order. In those days drives were large and heavy, and a single drive might > take up one-third of a rack. Well, the freight truck driver pulled up near > the loading dock, opened the rear doors and backed the semi up to the > loading dock. The driver got out again and looked around for unloading help. > Not finding any help, he climbed inside the trailer and rolled the 120 pound > crate out the back of the truck and down onto the loading dock. The height > difference between the floor of the trailer and the loading dock was about > four feet. The driver pulled forward, closed the trailer doors and drove > off. Needless to say the drive didn't work, and the shock detector inside > the packing crate indicated the drive had suffered at least one large > impulse during shipment from the factory to the customer. > back in the "old days" didn't ups have a 70 lb limit on all boxes? Article: 100186 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "helmsman@mindspring.com" Subject: Re: Shipping: UPS Ground vs. FedEx Ground Message-ID: <8mb2l1t7acljbbgblb711is3khff2vbcpv@4ax.com> References: <434DC2D6.8020800@optonline.net> <1129209670.533541.299050@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2005 16:37:11 GMT mike murphy wrote: >In article , > "John N9JG" wrote: > > >back in the "old days" didn't ups have a 70 lb limit on all boxes? Now it's 150 lbs except for Hazmat which is still 70 lbs. I deal with UPS daily and they SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hazmat non-conus is generally sent Fed Ex and I use them everyday. Given a choice I would ship DHL or Fed-Ex always! Article: 100187 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2005 18:16:44 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: Schematic for Heathkit PS-3 power supply References: <1129409899.784524.168950@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: <4b4a8$43517fce$4232bdf3$15576@COQUI.NET> oxer@msu.edu wrote: > Hello, > > Looking for a copy of the schematic for Heathkit power supply PS-3. I > have some schematics to trade (i.e. Heathkit AT-1) Thanks for your > help. > > Ed, W8EO > Try this. ftp://bama.sbc.edu/downloads/heath/ps3/PS-3_S.gif Article: 100188 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Subject: ** FLEA at MIT ** Sunday October 16th Cambridge MA From: w1gsl@mit.edu (Steven L. Finberg) Date: 16 Oct 2005 05:00:41 GMT Message-ID: <4351de79$0$556$b45e6eb0@senator-bedfellow.mit.edu> This Sunday.... The seasons last... +++ Now even more Buyers Parking !!! Thanks to TKT we have use of their new parking lot across Albany St from the SWAPFEST !!! !! ** More Buyers PARKING is available ** for details see http://web.mit.edu/w1gsl/Public/flyer *** !!!! In our Traditional GARAGE and the adjacent lot !!!! **** so come rain or shine or super heat the Flea is on !!! ********* $1 buyers discount with hardcopy of this notice ******** COMPUTERS - ELECTRONICS - HAM RADIO - COMPUTERS - ELECTRONICS - HAM RADIO FLEA all SUMMER at MIT Sunday October 16th 2005 9AM-2PM Come to the city for a great flea - plenty of free parking. MIT's electronics and ham radio flea will take place on the third Sunday of each month this summer, April thru October. There is tailgate space for over 600 sellers and free, off-street parking for >2000 cars! Buyers admission is $5 (you get $1 off if you're lucky enough to have a copy of our ad) and sellers spaces are $20 for the first and $15 for each additional at the gate. The flea will be held at the corner of Albany and Main streets in Cambridge; right in the Kendall Square area from 9AM to 2PM, with sellers set-up time starting at 7AM. SEASON PASS + Advance Seller Discount A sellers discount season pass is available which offers a 30% discount. By prepaying you get a discount and earlier admission. See the registration form. *** Attention Sellers *** Prepaid vendors.. Season Pass or monthly, will be admitted FIRST. Separate lines will form prior to gate opening for prepaid and nonprepaid vendors !! RAIN or SHINE !! Have no fear of rain, a covered well illuminated tailgate area is available for all sellers (6'8" clearance). Talk-in: 145.23- (PL 88.5) W1BOS/R and W1XM/R-449.725/444.725 (PL 114.8/2A). 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Gate Admission $20 First Space - includes $10 Cambridge Vendor License $15 Additional Spaces Admission is after the prepaid vendors Early Bird Buyer -Admission after the prepaid vendor line is admitted. ~ 7:15AM ** You may not sell. ** $15 per person at the gate. ****************************** cut here ******************************* FLEA at MIT 2005 Advance Space Application ____April ____May ____June ____ July ____Aug ___Sept ____Oct @ $17 for the first each month + $12 each additional Name ________________________ Call __________ $ Included______ Address ________________________ Phone __________ Make Check to The MIT Radio Society City ____________________ State _______ Zip _______ PO Box 397082 Cambridge MA 02139 E-mail _____________________________________________ ******************************************************************************* Steve Finberg W1GSL w1gsl@mit.edu PO Box 82 MIT Br Cambridge MA 02139-7082 617 258 3754 ******************************************************************************* Article: 100189 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Antonio Vernucci" References: <1129158379.001408.139340@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <8KKdnaLteOE8NdPeRVn-hg@adelphia.com> <1129451689.073728.71950@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: FS - TV-7 D/U ebay item #7553330514 Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2005 10:57:24 +0200 Message-ID: <435215f6$0$13358$4fafbaef@reader2.news.tin.it> > It's not even plugged in. That's just a glint of light from the = camera > flash. Give a better look to the pictures. In the picture where the lamp appeas = to glow the main switch is at ON (though one cannot see whether the = power cord is plugged), while in the other pictures it is at OFF. Also = some knobs are differently set. Evidently he wanted to also show the instrument in operation. He plugged = the tube to be tested, the power cord and adjusted the potentiometers = for test. Tony, I0JX Article: 100190 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: chris+news@suslowicz.org (Chris Suslowicz) Subject: Re: FS - TV-7 D/U ebay item #7553330514 Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2005 11:21:50 +0100 Message-ID: References: <1129158379.001408.139340@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <8KKdnaLteOE8NdPeRVn-hg@adelphia.com> <33E3f.497$Hs.462@tornado.socal.rr.com> <_sZ3f.303$5i.205@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com> In article <_sZ3f.303$5i.205@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com>, "jim menning" wrote: >"Adam Stouffer" wrote in message >news:ipY3f.626$da1.339@trndny04... >> K3HVG wrote: >>> Sorry, that's NO reflection... What's visible is an incandescent >>> glow. But, if one wants it, buy it, they are nice units and >>> repairable. >>> >> >> Haha he revised the auction and removed the picture. >> >> >> Adam > >It's still there. You need to follow the link in the listing. Indeed, and it's definitely *not* a reflection: the power light is on (red) and the "fuse" is glowing yellow and has a nice halo effect where it's illuminating the front panel. Also, in the photo below that one, the meter is at half-scale, so it's definitely been under power at some point in the proceedings. A trifle academic now since it sold for 330 USD - I hope it's OK, because that's quite a lot to pay for a basic valve tester. Chris. Article: 100191 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Subject: Re: FS - TV-7 D/U ebay item #7553330514 From: Jon Yaeger Message-ID: References: <1129158379.001408.139340@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <8KKdnaLteOE8NdPeRVn-hg@adelphia.com> <33E3f.497$Hs.462@tornado.socal.rr.com> <_sZ3f.303$5i.205@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com> Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2005 08:59:05 -0400 in article BF77E84E96686DF86@192.168.1.23, Chris Suslowicz at chris+news@suslowicz.org wrote on 10/16/05 6:21 AM: > In article <_sZ3f.303$5i.205@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com>, > "jim menning" wrote: > >> "Adam Stouffer" wrote in message >> news:ipY3f.626$da1.339@trndny04... >>> K3HVG wrote: >>>> Sorry, that's NO reflection... What's visible is an incandescent >>>> glow. But, if one wants it, buy it, they are nice units and >>>> repairable. >>>> >>> >>> Haha he revised the auction and removed the picture. >>> >>> >>> Adam >> >> It's still there. You need to follow the link in the listing. > > Indeed, and it's definitely *not* a reflection: the power light is on > (red) and the "fuse" is glowing yellow and has a nice halo effect > where it's illuminating the front panel. Also, in the photo below > that one, the meter is at half-scale, so it's definitely been under > power at some point in the proceedings. > > A trifle academic now since it sold for 330 USD - I hope it's OK, > because that's quite a lot to pay for a basic valve tester. > > Chris. Actually, it's in the medium price range for a good tester. Good Hickoks often go for $400-$500 Article: 100192 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: mike murphy Subject: Re: Shipping: UPS Ground vs. FedEx Ground References: <434DC2D6.8020800@optonline.net> <1129209670.533541.299050@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <8mb2l1t7acljbbgblb711is3khff2vbcpv@4ax.com> Message-ID: Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2005 17:37:53 GMT In article <8mb2l1t7acljbbgblb711is3khff2vbcpv@4ax.com>, "helmsman@mindspring.com" wrote: > mike murphy wrote: > > >In article , > > "John N9JG" wrote: > > > > > >back in the "old days" didn't ups have a 70 lb limit on all boxes? > > Now it's 150 lbs except for Hazmat which is still 70 lbs. > I deal with UPS daily and they SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! > Hazmat non-conus is generally sent Fed Ex and I use them everyday. > Given a choice I would ship DHL or Fed-Ex always! We switched to fedex 2 years+ ago, no complaints. ups drivers are nice guys ( they still bring stuff here, and pick up on ocasion) but the company ( mostly insurence issues for us) sucks. from my experience, they treat every insurence claim like fraud on the part of their customers. used ups for international shipments at the req of customers, they messed up more times than not. Article: 100193 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Das Boot" References: Subject: Re: FA Hallicrafters SX-117 Beauty!! Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2005 15:30:53 -0400 Message-ID: "Dave Edwards" wrote in message news:y8-dnT2rK-OJddreRVn-oA@comcast.com... > See pics here.... > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5817296833&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1 > > Ended with no bids - couldn't even get $10 for it. Pathetic. Article: 100194 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Message-ID: <4352B0C1.A36E6B76@mainframedude.com> From: mainframe_dude Subject: Re: Shipping: UPS Ground vs. FedEx Ground References: <434DC2D6.8020800@optonline.net> <1129209670.533541.299050@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2005 19:57:54 GMT Busted by the ShockWatch ! Same thing happend to me, several Datapoint computers (1985) all had been subjected to over 5g's so we refused the shipment, shipper had to pay big $$$ to have new items reshipped via a competior ! Article: 100195 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Message-ID: <4352B0DC.C7E41427@att.net> From: mainframe_dude Subject: Re: Shipping: UPS Ground vs. FedEx Ground References: <434DC2D6.8020800@optonline.net> <1129209670.533541.299050@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2005 19:58:21 GMT Busted by the ShockWatch ! Same thing happend to me, several Datapoint computers (1985) all had been subjected to over 5g's so we refused the shipment, shipper had to pay big $$$ to have new items reshipped via a competior ! Article: 100196 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Message-ID: <4352B0F5.BB78E27C@att.com> From: mainframe_dude Subject: Re: Shipping: UPS Ground vs. FedEx Ground References: <434DC2D6.8020800@optonline.net> <1129209670.533541.299050@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2005 19:58:46 GMT Busted by the ShockWatch ! Same thing happend to me, several Datapoint computers (1985) all had been subjected to over 5g's so we refused the shipment, shipper had to pay big $$$ to have new items reshipped via a competior ! Article: 100197 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Message-ID: <4352B10A.5E06CD5@aol.com> From: mainframe_dude Subject: Re: Shipping: UPS Ground vs. FedEx Ground References: <434DC2D6.8020800@optonline.net> <1129209670.533541.299050@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2005 19:59:07 GMT Busted by the ShockWatch ! Same thing happend to me, several Datapoint computers (1985) all had been subjected to over 5g's so we refused the shipment, shipper had to pay big $$$ to have new items reshipped via a competior ! Article: 100198 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Message-ID: <4352B11F.1278CC45@aol.com> From: mainframe_dude Subject: Re: Shipping: UPS Ground vs. FedEx Ground References: <434DC2D6.8020800@optonline.net> <1129209670.533541.299050@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2005 19:59:28 GMT Busted by the ShockWatch ! Same thing happend to me, several Datapoint computers (1985) all had been subjected to over 5g's so we refused the shipment, shipper had to pay big $$$ to have new items reshipped via a competior ! Article: 100199 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Antonio Vernucci" References: Subject: Re: FS:Collins 30S-1 Linear Amplifier Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2005 22:21:58 +0200 Message-ID: <4352b668$0$24637$4fafbaef@reader3.news.tin.it> > I am asking $850.00 and I know these go for over $2000.00 on E-bay. Sounds good price. This reminds me what happened to me in 1969. I found a Collins 30-S1 at = a local surplus store, good price but the front door was missing. One = day after buying that amplifier, just when I was about to write Collins = asking price for a spare door, I incredibly found the front door at = another surplus store, and paid it 1000 liras (about 1$). Unfortunately today it is no longer possible to write Collins in Cedar = Rapids, IA. That amplifier is still here, close to my chair. 73 from Rome Italy I0JX, Tony Article: 100200 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Edward Knobloch Subject: Re: FS:Collins 30S-1 Linear Amplifier References: Message-ID: Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2005 20:23:10 GMT Hi, Bill Just so you're aware, I want to mention that the 30S-1 door panel normally pushes a shorting bar away from the HV capacitors. The door safety switch also is in series with the "off" button for the HV power supply, so provides a second line of safety. (Removing the door panel is like pressing the HV "off" button continuosly). The shorting bar actuator is mounted on the same subpanel as the fuses. I assume the prvious owner either defeated these safety features or had some object in his desk console press against the shorting bar extension. Some people change the power transformer to increase the effective screen to cathode voltage for the final tube, in order to get 1500W output. In its stock form, the 30S-1 can only do about 1200 W output. 73, Ed Knobloch Bill Cohn wrote: > Greetings, > > I have a Collins 30S-1 Amplifier that was obtained from a Silent Key. > > This is a Full Power 80-10 Meter Linear with a 4CX1000 as a Final. > > The unit is currently wired for 240 Volts and looks to be in excellent > shape. I have not tried the unit as I do not have the required 240 volt > outlet. This unit will be sold As-Is and needs to be picked up locally > at my home in Schaumburg, IL, I will not ship the unit. > > I am asking $850.00 and I know these go for over $2000.00 on E-bay. > > The only thing I see wrong with the unit is the missing front door over > the power supply. This linear was in a custom made desk so the door was > removed and not saved by the original owner. > > I have posted pictures on the web at: > > http://billcohn1.home.comcast.net/Collins/Collins.htm > > 73 de N9MHT > > I am good in the Callbook. > > billcohn1 AT comcast DOT net > > Article: 100201 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Brenda Ann" Subject: Re: FA Hallicrafters SX-117 Beauty!! Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 08:02:04 +0900 Message-ID: References: "Das Boot" wrote in message news:a8fae$4352aa8e$d1cc588d$10119@snip.allthenewsgroups.com... > > "Dave Edwards" wrote in message > news:y8-dnT2rK-OJddreRVn-oA@comcast.com... >> See pics here.... >> > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5817296833&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1 >> >> > > Ended with no bids - couldn't even get $10 for it. Pathetic. Given that he ended the auction early, I figure he either found a local buyer, or had seller's remorse and decided to keep the radio. Article: 100202 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Bill Janssen Subject: Re: WTD: Measurements Model 80 Signal Gen. - Parts and Manual References: <1129491252.559045.65260@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: <5vB4f.1891$647.648@news01.roc.ny> Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2005 23:37:37 GMT davegoncalves@gmail.com wrote: >Hello, > > I have a nice, working Boonton Measurements Model 80 that is >unfortunately missing the fine tuning dial and manual. > >Is there somebody whou would be willing to sell/photocopy a manual? >Also, perhaps somebody has a junker 80 that they would be willing to >sell the dial off of - OR take a high quality photograph of the dial so >that I can make my own. > >Thanks, all efforts I will happily compensate for. > >Dave Goncalves >W1EUJ > > > Dave I have a Model 80 that I was using just today. I don't have a ready source of digital pictures but can arrange something if some one else doesn't come up with something. I do not have a schematic but as I recall the circuit is not complicated. Bill K7NOM Article: 100203 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2005 19:45:23 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: FA Hallicrafters SX-117 Beauty!! References: Message-ID: Brenda Ann wrote: > "Das Boot" wrote in message > news:a8fae$4352aa8e$d1cc588d$10119@snip.allthenewsgroups.com... > >>"Dave Edwards" wrote in message >>news:y8-dnT2rK-OJddreRVn-oA@comcast.com... >> >>Ended with no bids - couldn't even get $10 for it. Pathetic. > > > > Given that he ended the auction early, I figure he either found a local > buyer, or had seller's remorse and decided to keep the radio. > Back door sale. Nice rig, fine condition. Was probably offered much more than he expected. -Bill Article: 100204 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2005 20:55:49 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: FA Hallicrafters SX-117 Beauty!! References: <3rGdnQIO9fElaM_eRVn-qg@comcast.com> Message-ID: <40c3e$4352f698$4232bd7b$16410@COQUI.NET> Dave Edwards wrote: > To everyone regarding the SX-117. > I attempted to listen in to ECARS during the week, and could not find them. > When I found them on another radio, I looked into it. CHU was off in > frequency by a good amount...more than what the display calibrator could > correct for. I'm sure it is just that routine of adjusting a coil at one > end of the band, and a cap at the other end...back and forth, back and > forth. But, I am going to send it to WA8SAJ for the task...and whatever > other magic he routinely performs. > It'll be back! > > .....Dave So whats your "as-is" price? -Bill > > > > "Bill" wrote in message > >>>>Ended with no bids - couldn't even get $10 for it. Pathetic. >>Back door sale. Nice rig, fine condition. Was probably offered much more >>than he expected. >> >>-Bill > > > Article: 100205 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: David Subject: Re: FA Hallicrafters SX-117 Beauty!! Message-ID: <6hu5l19dp7slmipk4c724nq450k0c3a6fk@4ax.com> References: <3rGdnQIO9fElaM_eRVn-qg@comcast.com> Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 01:11:17 GMT On Sun, 16 Oct 2005 20:52:04 -0400, "Dave Edwards" wrote: > >To everyone regarding the SX-117. >I attempted to listen in to ECARS during the week, and could not find them. >When I found them on another radio, I looked into it. CHU was off in >frequency by a good amount...more than what the display calibrator could >correct for. I'm sure it is just that routine of adjusting a coil at one >end of the band, and a cap at the other end...back and forth, back and >forth. But, I am going to send it to WA8SAJ for the task...and whatever >other magic he routinely performs. >It'll be back! > >.....Dave > > What a wuss. Article: 100206 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Me Subject: Free: Radiotron Designer's Handbook, 4th Edition Message-ID: <1129534720.e2f9806d55a2d30c9799faf30351f409@teranews> Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 00:38:15 -0700 http://thepiratebay.org/details.php?id=3397758 Article: 100207 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Roger Subject: Re: FA Hallicrafters SX-117 Beauty!! Message-ID: References: Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 04:35:17 -0400 On Sun, 16 Oct 2005 15:30:53 -0400, "Das Boot" wrote: > >"Dave Edwards" wrote in message >news:y8-dnT2rK-OJddreRVn-oA@comcast.com... >> See pics here.... >> >http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5817296833&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1 >> >> > >Ended with no bids - couldn't even get $10 for it. Pathetic. Item no longer available for sale? He most likely had a good, cash offer that was high enough not to bother with e-bay any more. Nice ones are, or were going in the $200 range. They are not rare, but are becoming popular. Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member) (N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair) www.rogerhalstead.com Article: 100208 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Gregg Subject: Re: Free: Radiotron Designer's Handbook, 4th Edition Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 04:28:59 -0700 Message-ID: References: <1129534720.e2f9806d55a2d30c9799faf30351f409@teranews> Behold, Me scribed on tube chassis: > > http://thepiratebay.org/details.php?id=3397758 The Pirate bay? The (c) expired on it in 2003 and no one renewed it - it's public domain. -- Gregg "t3h g33k" http://geek.scorpiorising.ca *Ratings are for transistors, tubes have guidelines* Article: 100209 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Brian Hill" References: <1129534720.e2f9806d55a2d30c9799faf30351f409@teranews> Subject: Re: Radiotron Designer's Handbook, 4th Edition Message-ID: Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 07:08:20 -0500 "Me" wrote in message news:1129534720.e2f9806d55a2d30c9799faf30351f409@teranews... > > http://thepiratebay.org/details.php?id=3397758 > I wonder who was crazy enough to scan all the pages? It doesnt douwnload anymore too. -- 73 and good DX. B.H. Brian's Radio Universe http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/500.htm Article: 100210 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Beerbelly Subject: Re: Radiotron Designer's Handbook, 4th Edition Message-ID: <9aj7l1h55275s44udkc3ro6n7g51kup2at@4ax.com> References: <1129534720.e2f9806d55a2d30c9799faf30351f409@teranews> Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 12:12:45 -0400 On Mon, 17 Oct 2005 07:08:20 -0500, "Brian Hill" wrote: > >"Me" wrote in message >news:1129534720.e2f9806d55a2d30c9799faf30351f409@teranews... >> >> http://thepiratebay.org/details.php?id=3397758 >> > >I wonder who was crazy enough to scan all the pages? It doesnt douwnload >anymore too. Exactly...and who would be crazy enough to print it. I'm glad I have a real copy! I hate reading on computers. Article: 100211 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Brian Hill" References: <1129544236.282944.89840@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: FA Hallicrafters SX-117 Beauty!! Message-ID: Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 13:03:24 -0500 "Jornada680e" wrote in message news:1129544236.282944.89840@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > And he should be banned from ebay for doing what he did! > And why is that? He still had to pay a listing fee and people have a right to change their mind. B.H. Article: 100212 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Subject: Re: Shipping: UPS Ground vs. FedEx Ground From: kla1899 References: Message-ID: Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 19:49:16 GMT k5dh@raytheon.com (-=H=-) wrote in news:GQ73f.1$z21.0@dfw- service2.ext.ray.com: > Hi all, > > I shipped two boxes of amateur radio equipment yesterday from > Lewisville, Texas to Cooper City, Florida. As always, I used > FedEx Ground. Here's why: > > Two packages: > (1) weight 33.60 lbs, size 24 x 21 x 16 inches, insured $900 > (2) weight 13.95 lbs, size 22 x 22 x 14 inches, insured $100 > > FedEx Ground, delivery in 3 business days, cost $38.77 > UPS Ground, delivery in 4-5 business days, cost $56.07 > > UPS would have charged $17.30 more than FedEx (that's almost > 45 percent) and would have taken 1-2 days longer to arrive. > To me, $17.30 is not a trivial amount of money. > > Something to think about next time you're shipping packages! > > 73, > Dean K5DH > It's not only cheaper to use FedEx they do a better job. We ship computer equipment all over the USA, i.e. will build the Conquest Systems :-) The guys at UPS kick the boxs all over, the guys at FedEx carry them. When we used UPS about 8% where damaged on delivery with FedEx less the .01% of .01% get damaged. -- kla1899 Article: 100213 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Antonio Vernucci" Subject: Help with adjustments Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 23:38:39 +0200 Message-ID: <435419e0$0$20493$4fafbaef@reader4.news.tin.it> Can anyone suggest where, in the US, I can buy a well-assorted set of = non-metallic adjustment tools for capacitive trimmers, including those = bearing a small metal blade at the end. And a well-assorted set of non-metallic tools for inductors, including = those having an exagonal hole, in various sizes. Telephone number or e-mail would be most welcome. 73 Tony I0JX Article: 100214 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "barry jones" Subject: Re: S-38E Hallicrafters Parts Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 21:38:03 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: the rf/osc coil!! "GBrown" wrote in message news:wvOdneaNFLyDp9HeRVn-ug@gwi.net... > > Subject says it all, what mite you need? > > -- > Regards, > Gary...WZ1M > > > Article: 100215 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Steve Nosko" Subject: Re: Help with MFJ Antenna Analyzr Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 15:53:48 -0500 Message-ID: References: <43497225$0$24633$4fafbaef@reader3.news.tin.it> <43500d7e$0$20486$4fafbaef@reader4.news.tin.it> Roger doger Antonio. Guess I _didn't_ really look @ this back when I got it. SO...I did two things with the same problem showing up. I even remember looking over the QST comparisons and seeing some of the modles WORSE than the MFJ, but now that I think of it I don't remember fi it was the 259 or the 296 they tested nor so long ago. I probably figured they were the same bridge... I used Huber Suhner 50 ohm loads (really good 50 ohm loads). >From 1.4 to 70 MhZ ( just flipped the 269 range switch) they show 49-51 ohms and not more than 1-2 ohms X. All in the series representation (Rs + Xs) Put 4 in parallel for a good 12.5 ohm load and at 4 and 1.9 I see 3-4 ohms of X. this is 25% of R !! Then, I got an old 1/4 W. carbon comp 180 ohm resistor. At 10 it showed quite close to 180 ohms. I believe it was 176 and around 25 ohms X However it showed up to 70-some ohms of X at 4 AND 1.9 MHz (same at both frequencies). Again around 25% of R. Being an RF electrical Engineer, I never expected this thing to be right on. I only figures it would get me in the right direction and let me know when I was in a "relatively small" 50 ohm circle. However, you are right. This seems to be quite poor. You'd think you'd see poorer accuracy higher in freq. 73, Steve, K,9'D;C.I "Antonio Vernucci" wrote in message news:43500d7e$0$20486$4fafbaef@reader4.news.tin.it... Steve, >from what you write I presume you have the 269, not the 259B (which works fine). As you are the only person who answered me, if you have time could you please re- check your 269 by loading it with a resistor in the range 150 to 200 ohm, verifying that the reactance (X) indication remains nearly zero when varying frequency in range 2 to 10 MHz. The only 269s I know are mine and the one tested by ARRL on QST. And both of them have a problem. So, if yours does not show that problem, then I have some hope 73 Tony I0JX "Steve Nosko" ha scritto nel messaggio news:diotdp$3a4$1@engnntp2.cig.mot.com... > I did some playing with mine after getting it, but didn't see anything like > this. I did pretty much the same things, as I recall. > > HOWEVER, I did notice that going into the advanced mode and setting it for > ZO of 75 ohms that is didn't report SWR correctly (should be 1:1 w/75 ohms > attached and it still said 1.5 as though it still was thinking 50 ohms). I > called and the "tech" who answered clearly didn't understand (said return > it) and I elected to drop it since it worked ok otherwise. > > > I'll try to find some time to re-check this issue. > > 73, Steve, K9DCI > > > "Antonio Vernucci" wrote in message > news:43497225$0$24633$4fafbaef@reader3.news.tin.it... > This post may be a bit OT, but I believe this is the forum where I can get > some useful information. > > I have an MFJ-259B antenna analyzer which works fine. I also have an MFJ-269 > (the one also working on UHF) which instead gives me odd results on the HF > bands. > > I then sent the 269 back to MFJ for warranty repair, and when it came back > it had exactly the same problem, despite I gave them a very detailed > explanation of the problem. > > In summary the problem is the following: > > - loading the MFJ-269 with 50 ohm all is OK (it gives R=50, X=0) > - loading it with a different value, say a small 200 ohm carbon resistor > with very short leads, it gives R=200, X=0 at around 10 MHz but, LOWERING > the frequency (e.g. down to 3.5 MHz), it progressively shows an higher and > higher X value. This result is clearly wrong as a resistor having 0 > reactance at 10 MHz cannot show reactance at 3.5 MHz. This is confirmed by > the the fact the MFJ-259 loaded with the same resistor shows X=0 at 3.5 MHz! > So, no question about that! > > Interesting to note that the MFJ-269 Product Review on QST magazine (May > 2005 issue, Table 3) shows EXACTLY the same problem! A 269 design problem > which does not exist in the 259? > > Reading the MFJ-269 factory calibration procedure (I have a copy of it), > they instruct the operator to adjust the instrument at 10 MHz. And at 10 MHz > it works fine! > > Has anyone carried out a similar test? > > Thanks & 73 > > Tony I0JX (also K0JX when in the US) > > > Article: 100216 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Mike Andrews" Subject: Re: Help with adjustments Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:10:33 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <435419e0$0$20493$4fafbaef@reader4.news.tin.it> Antonio Vernucci wrote: > Can anyone suggest where, in the US, I can buy a well-assorted set of non-metallic adjustment tools for capacitive trimmers, including those bearing a small metal blade at the end. > And a well-assorted set of non-metallic tools for inductors, including those having an exagonal hole, in various sizes. > Telephone number or e-mail would be most welcome. Oddly enough, I saw a set at Radio Shack the night before last. Ocean State Electronics also sells some tuning tools, various sizes, as singles and sets. -- Mike Andrews, W5EGO mikea@mikea.ath.cx Tired old sysadmin Article: 100217 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Bill Janssen Subject: Re: WTD: Measurements Model 80 Signal Gen. - Parts and Manual References: <1129491252.559045.65260@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: <2rV4f.10151$cg.9014@news02.roc.ny> Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:18:38 GMT davegoncalves@gmail.com wrote: >Hello, > > I have a nice, working Boonton Measurements Model 80 that is >unfortunately missing the fine tuning dial and manual. > >Is there somebody whou would be willing to sell/photocopy a manual? >Also, perhaps somebody has a junker 80 that they would be willing to >sell the dial off of - OR take a high quality photograph of the dial so >that I can make my own. > >Thanks, all efforts I will happily compensate for. > >Dave Goncalves >W1EUJ > > > Dave I found a dial in my junk box that looks and fits just like the original EXCEPT the markings (0 -100) are on only 180 degrees of the dial. However, The metal plate with the Markings can be removed (3 screws) and turned over so you can make your own marks Anyway it is yours if you send me an address to ship to. The original knob on my model 80 has the metal plate staked on to the back of the knob and it is not removable Bill K7NOM Article: 100218 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Ron in Radio Heaven Subject: Fall Swap Meet Saturday October 29th. Message-ID: Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 22:39:02 GMT Don't forget, the CC-AWA Fall Swap Meet is less than 2 weeks away. Make sure you're not looking at an old flier with the date as the 22nd. THE OFFICIAL DATE IS SATURDAY,OCTOBER 29th. You can find new driving directions and all the details about the upcoming event on our Fall Swap Meet web page at; http://cc_awa.homestead.com/Fall.html It's Saturday, Oct. 29th. See ya there. Article: 100219 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Brenda Ann" Subject: Re: FA Hallicrafters SX-117 Beauty!! Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2005 08:43:12 +0900 Message-ID: References: <1129544236.282944.89840@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> "Brian Hill" wrote in message news:IHR4f.7822$lN2.3628@fe04.lga... > > "Jornada680e" wrote in message > news:1129544236.282944.89840@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... >> And he should be banned from ebay for doing what he did! >> > > And why is that? He still had to pay a listing fee and people have a right > to change their mind. > > B.H. Doing what he did?? He took the thing off auction because it wasn't up to snuff. He said it would be back up when he gets it back from peaks and tweaks. Some of these guys don't pay attention I guess. Article: 100220 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Message-ID: <43547681.92FCF12@rickfrazier.com> From: Rick Frazier Subject: Re: Help with adjustments References: <435419e0$0$20493$4fafbaef@reader4.news.tin.it> Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2005 04:13:13 GMT Tony, Mike, Dave: I second the recommendation. However, while you can, purchase two sets. If you do encounter an oddball that doesn't fit, it's easy to file or trim one of the spares with an exacto knife to fit the oddball. Also, trimming wooden skewers, thin chopsticks and the like will "get you by" in an emergency... --Rick AH7H Dave Goncalves wrote: > I agree - the set I just bought at the Shack had tuned most of the > equipment I have - unless you are working on something very old or > oddball, the set will work. Article: 100221 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Gregg Subject: Re: Help with adjustments Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2005 01:22:38 -0700 Message-ID: References: <435419e0$0$20493$4fafbaef@reader4.news.tin.it> Behold, Antonio Vernucci scribed on tube chassis: > Can anyone suggest where, in the US, I can buy a well-assorted set of non-metallic adjustment tools for capacitive trimmers, including those bearing a small metal blade at the end. > > And a well-assorted set of non-metallic tools for inductors, including those having an exagonal hole, in various sizes. > > Telephone number or e-mail would be most welcome. > > 73 > > Tony I0JX Hi Tony, I had a set from RS which quicky stripped. I bought a technician's set >from http://www.partsexpress.com and they've been used for 15 years :-) -- Gregg "t3h g33k" http://geek.scorpiorising.ca *Ratings are for transistors, tubes have guidelines* Article: 100222 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Bob Spooner" Subject: TS-700SP button? Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2005 09:31:34 -0400 Message-ID: I have a TS-700SP but no operator's manual.There are two buttons next to the meter. The right one is labeled "tone" which I assume is to inject a tone >from an outboard squelch tone generator. The other is labeled "low." What is that button for? Thanks, Bob AD3K Article: 100223 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Bob Spooner" Subject: TS-700SP mike? Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2005 09:32:43 -0400 Message-ID: I have a TS-700SP with no manual. Can anyone tell me the model of the Kenwood that came with it? Thanks, Bob AD3K Article: 100224 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Bob Spooner" Subject: TS-700SP to VFO-700S connection? Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2005 09:35:27 -0400 Message-ID: I have a TS-700SP and a VFO-700S remote vfo but no manual for either. I also don't have the interconnect cable for them. Can anyone tell me what the connections should be and suggest a source for the 9-pin connectors or a source for the cable itself? Thanks, Bob AD3K Article: 100225 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Brian Reay" References: Subject: Re: TS-700SP button? Message-ID: Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2005 16:18:18 GMT "Bob Spooner" wrote in message news:dj2tfm$1as6$1@f04n12.cac.psu.edu... >I have a TS-700SP but no operator's manual.There are two buttons next to >the > meter. The right one is labeled "tone" which I assume is to inject a tone > from an outboard squelch tone generator. > Tone turns on a 1750Hz tone burst- not CTCSS. Low set tx power to, I think, 1W. -- 73 Brian, G8OSN www.g8osn.org.uk Article: 100226 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Brian Reay" References: Subject: Re: TS-700SP mike? Message-ID: Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2005 16:19:45 GMT "Bob Spooner" wrote in message news:dj2ths$1edq$1@f04n12.cac.psu.edu... >I have a TS-700SP with no manual. Can anyone tell me the model of the > Kenwood that came with it? > You need a 500ohm dynamic mic, assuming the set hasn't been modified. Original was a 4 pin plug/socket. -- 73 Brian, G8OSN www.g8osn.org.uk Article: 100227 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "barry jones" Subject: Re: S-38E Hallicrafters Parts Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2005 18:28:58 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: hi ,a serious offer this time ..do you have the rf /osc coil available for sale if yes how much will it be inc shipping ect to wales u.k. regards barry jones mw1fdu in neath sa11 1us(post code) "GBrown" wrote in message news:wvOdneaNFLyDp9HeRVn-ug@gwi.net... > > Subject says it all, what mite you need? > > -- > Regards, > Gary...WZ1M > > > Article: 100228 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "barry jones" Subject: Re: S-38E Hallicrafters Parts Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2005 19:13:28 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: hi gary ,unfortunately i cant seem to reply direct so have to email the group.. the coil/s i need are the rf/local osc coil with the trimmer caps sorry i can't be more precise as i dont have schematic to hand.. many thanks barry mw1fdu "barry jones" wrote in message news:dj3eta$8du$1@nwrdmz01.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com... > hi ,a serious offer this time ..do you have the rf /osc coil available for > sale if yes how much will it be inc shipping ect to wales u.k. regards > barry jones mw1fdu in neath sa11 1us(post code) > "GBrown" wrote in message > news:wvOdneaNFLyDp9HeRVn-ug@gwi.net... >> >> Subject says it all, what mite you need? >> >> -- >> Regards, >> Gary...WZ1M >> >> >> > > Article: 100229 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Bob Spooner" Subject: Re: TS-700SP button? Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2005 15:29:06 -0400 Message-ID: References: Thanks, Brian. "Brian Reay" wrote in message news:ef95f.3611$WI4.1589@newsfe4-gui.ntli.net... > > "Bob Spooner" wrote in message > news:dj2tfm$1as6$1@f04n12.cac.psu.edu... > >I have a TS-700SP but no operator's manual.There are two buttons next to > >the > > meter. The right one is labeled "tone" which I assume is to inject a tone > > from an outboard squelch tone generator. > > > > Tone turns on a 1750Hz tone burst- not CTCSS. > > Low set tx power to, I think, 1W. > > -- > 73 > Brian, G8OSN > www.g8osn.org.uk > > Article: 100230 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Bob Spooner" Subject: Re: TS-700SP mike? Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2005 15:31:57 -0400 Message-ID: References: Thanks. I've been using a Drake desk mike, and have had to turn the gain all the way up but my FM deviation still sounds low, so I'm hoping to find the original Kenwood mike model to look for. But with the impedance information >from you I may be able to find a substitute. 73, Bob AD3K "Brian Reay" wrote in message news:Bg95f.3614$WI4.1560@newsfe4-gui.ntli.net... > "Bob Spooner" wrote in message > news:dj2ths$1edq$1@f04n12.cac.psu.edu... > >I have a TS-700SP with no manual. Can anyone tell me the model of the > > Kenwood that came with it? > > > > You need a 500ohm dynamic mic, assuming the set hasn't been modified. > > Original was a 4 pin plug/socket. > > -- > 73 > Brian, G8OSN > www.g8osn.org.uk > > > Article: 100231 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Antonio Vernucci" References: <435419e0$0$20493$4fafbaef@reader4.news.tin.it> Subject: Re: Help with adjustments Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 00:57:17 +0200 Message-ID: <43557dcd$0$29560$4fafbaef@reader1.news.tin.it> Thanks everyone for useful infos Tony, I0JX Article: 100232 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "benjamaniac" Subject: Got another radio today Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2005 21:16:18 -0600 Message-ID: I came home from work today to find that a guy that I had fixed a radio for a few months ago had dropped off another radio. I called him to ask him what he wanted done to it and he told me that it was for me...if I wanted it. Of course I wanted it....it's a National NC-2-40CS. That thing is huge !!! It weighs a ton too. Other than being dirty as heck...it looks to be in pretty good shape. Has anybody here ever had one of these before ?? Ben Article: 100233 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "E" References: <1129544236.282944.89840@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1129684756.877574.322570@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: FA Hallicrafters SX-117 Beauty!! Message-ID: Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2005 19:47:22 -0700 You're one of those "glass-is-always-half-EMPTY" kind of assholes, aren't you? "No One You Know" wrote in message news:1129684756.877574.322570@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com... > > Brenda Ann wrote: > > "Brian Hill" wrote in message > > news:IHR4f.7822$lN2.3628@fe04.lga... > > > > > > "Jornada680e" wrote in message > > > news:1129544236.282944.89840@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > > >> And he should be banned from ebay for doing what he did! > > >> > > > > > > And why is that? He still had to pay a listing fee and people have a right > > > to change their mind. > > > > > > B.H. > > > > > > Doing what he did?? He took the thing off auction because it wasn't up to > > snuff. He said it would be back up when he gets it back from peaks and > > tweaks. Some of these guys don't pay attention I guess. > > Well I did pay attention and it stunk! Price not going hi enough so > I'll claim a problem and pull the auction. > If it quacks like a duck and walks like a duck then it must be. > There are waays to protect his investment, like "reserve". > Article: 100234 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Jim Hackett" References: <1129544236.282944.89840@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1129684756.877574.322570@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: FA Hallicrafters SX-117 Beauty!! Message-ID: Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 03:34:58 GMT ROTFLMAO! "E" wrote in message news:Ysi5f.164$Er6.918604@news.sisna.com... > You're one of those "glass-is-always-half-EMPTY" kind of assholes, aren't > you? > > "No One You Know" wrote in message > news:1129684756.877574.322570@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com... > > > > Brenda Ann wrote: > > > "Brian Hill" wrote in message > > > news:IHR4f.7822$lN2.3628@fe04.lga... > > > > > > > > "Jornada680e" wrote in message > > > > news:1129544236.282944.89840@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > > > >> And he should be banned from ebay for doing what he did! > > > >> > > > > > > > > And why is that? He still had to pay a listing fee and people have a > right > > > > to change their mind. > > > > > > > > B.H. > > > > > > > > > Doing what he did?? He took the thing off auction because it wasn't up > to > > > snuff. He said it would be back up when he gets it back from peaks and > > > tweaks. Some of these guys don't pay attention I guess. > > > > Well I did pay attention and it stunk! Price not going hi enough so > > I'll claim a problem and pull the auction. > > If it quacks like a duck and walks like a duck then it must be. > > There are waays to protect his investment, like "reserve". > > > > Article: 100235 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Peter Maus Subject: Re: FA Hallicrafters SX-117 Beauty!! References: <1129544236.282944.89840@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1129684756.877574.322570@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 04:02:18 GMT E wrote: > You're one of those "glass-is-always-half-EMPTY" kind of assholes, aren't > you? > Actually, the glass is the wrong size. Article: 100236 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Subject: Wanted: manual for Heathkit GW-22A c.b. radio From: k5dh@raytheon.com (-=H=-) Message-ID: Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 12:19:56 GMT I'm looking for an original manual (or quality copy) for the Heathkit GW-22A c.b. radio. Do you have one that you can part with, or let me borrow to make my own copy of? Yes, I'm aware of the MANY on-line vendors who sell manuals, but I'm just not interested in paying $20 plus postage for a photocopy. I'm hoping that one of my fellow radio enthusiasts will have the manual and be willing to help me out. That's what we used to do... before it became all about the money. 73, Dean K5DH Article: 100237 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Bob Spooner" Subject: Re: TS-700SP to VFO-700S connection? Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 09:04:46 -0400 Message-ID: References: Thanks. 73, Bob AD3K "gb" wrote in message news:F4ydnY7-O6jYF8jeRVn-jg@comcast.com... > "Bob Spooner" wrote in message > news:dj2tmv$uvi$1@f04n12.cac.psu.edu... > >I have a TS-700SP and a VFO-700S remote vfo but no manual for either. I > >also > > don't have the interconnect cable for them. Can anyone tell me what the > > connections should be and suggest a source for the 9-pin connectors or a > > source for the cable itself? > > > > Thanks, > > Bob AD3K > > > > > Bob, > > I think the 9-pin plug for the VFO (same pin configuration as a 9-pin > miniature vacuum tube) is the same that was used for the TS-520 VFO > E05-0901-05 TS-820/TS-520 9Pin VFO PLUG $5.04 > > A service manual will confirm or you can call Kenwood Parts to order > http://www.kenwoodparts.com/ > > w9gb > > > > > Article: 100238 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Bob Spooner" Subject: Re: TS-700SP mike? Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 09:12:13 -0400 Message-ID: References: Greg, Thanks. I sent him an email. 73, Bob AD3K "gb" wrote in message news:UcadnfOc9NVIEMjeRVn-gA@comcast.com... > "Bob Spooner" wrote in message > news:dj2ths$1edq$1@f04n12.cac.psu.edu... > >I have a TS-700SP with no manual. Can anyone tell me the model of the > > Kenwood that came with it? > > > > Thanks, > > Bob AD3K > > > Bob - > > You should inquire about the TS-700SP service and owners manual from Paul > Yoder, WB3CEZ in Bridgeport, PA . That is really not far from your QTH. > > He prints TOP QUALITY manuals - I ordered my Kenwood TS-440S manual from > Paul (without his comb binding - I have my own binding system) -- and I am > very satisfied with his quality. > > Greg > w9gb > >