Article: 100590 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Tony Sokol" Subject: Valiant is sold! Message-ID: Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2005 23:21:48 GMT Thanks guys, it's gone. 73 Tony - W9JXN Article: 100591 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "George Folse III" Subject: FS DX 60 HR10 HG 10 HS24 Message-ID: Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2005 23:23:51 -0600 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0038_01C5E8A9.4E7B55F0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable I have FS a DX60, HR10, HG10, HS24 speaker, and a homebrew relay box. = All are in near mint condition and operating. Maker offer. I have = pictures if you would like to see the rig. Email me at k5wwo@cox.net and = I will sent you the pictures if you are interested. Thanks --=20 George K5WWO ------=_NextPart_000_0038_01C5E8A9.4E7B55F0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable

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------=_NextPart_000_0038_01C5E8A9.4E7B55F0-- Article: 100592 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Tony Sokol" Subject: FS Viking Valiant I - Sale Pending Message-ID: Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2005 15:30:58 GMT I have a nice Viking Valiant I that I just do not have the time to get into. It is fairly clean with some minor scratches under the meter. I fired it up and it put out around 100 watts so some new caps and maybe a set of finals would be in order. The wiring looks clean. The cabinet looks like a repaint but good. I am asking $425 which is what I paid for it including a copy of the manual. This guy is too big to ship but if you are seriously interested, I can bring it to the Ft. Wayne hamfest next weekend. Otherwise, within a reasonable drive of the Chicago NW suburbs. 73 Tony - W9JXN 847-428-4058 Pictures are available. Article: 100593 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: dontspam Subject: Re: FS Viking Valiant I - Sale Pending Message-ID: References: Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2005 15:49:03 GMT Why would you try to sell it if you have a "sale pending" Sounds a little strange to me. On Mon, 14 Nov 2005 15:30:58 GMT, "Tony Sokol" wrote: > I have a nice Viking Valiant I that I just do not have the time to get >into. It is fairly clean with some minor scratches under the meter. I fired >it up and it put out around 100 watts so some new caps and maybe a set of >finals would be in order. The wiring looks clean. The cabinet looks like a >repaint but good. I am asking $425 which is what I paid for it including a >copy of the manual. This guy is too big to ship but if you are seriously >interested, I can bring it to the Ft. Wayne hamfest next weekend. Otherwise, >within a reasonable drive of the Chicago NW suburbs. >73 >Tony - W9JXN >847-428-4058 >Pictures are available. > Article: 100594 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Bob Subject: F.S.MILITARY RADIO MOUNTS.. Message-ID: <5athn19i4g1ml9svf5pg64ipa3asu535fg@4ax.com> Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2005 15:37:56 -0500 If you are interested in military mounts, please take a look at my ebay post....thank you.... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5830201882&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT Article: 100595 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Steve NU0P" References: Subject: Re: MARS Thunderbird Mobile Tansmitter Info Message-ID: Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2005 22:36:23 GMT Thanks Ed for letting me know the plate voltage. I have been using it with a Heath PS23 and using the low voltage feed and as it turns out it is 250vdc but it is good to veryify that was the designed B+. I have looked through a quite a few handbooks and a Google search but no luck finding anything like this yet. So will keep pluging. It does have a few problems......1.) The tuned output from the buffer does not respond on 80 meters like it should. I can not get the coil to resonate like it should on 80 but it works fine on 40......2.) The antenna loading tuning capacitor has no effect at all...just like it is not there or something but it is wired in and not shorted...So this has me stumped...The plate loading cap works but when rotating it I get a peak in the power output but no dip in the plate current...How can this be??? I did find a bad tube socket in the oscillator (12AU7) and have replaced that now and it doesn't get intermmitant any more so there is some progress. Any ideas from anyone as to why the Antenna Load Control has no effect and how I can get a peak in power output with a dip in the plate current?? Steve NU0P "Edward Knobloch" wrote in message news:FxKcf.8566$SV1.1636@trndny01... > Hi, Steve > > You're right, the QST article has no schematic. > I just thought the review would be interesting reading for you. > > The rig requires 6 or 12V for the heaters, > and 250VDC for the plate supply. > The 6AQ5 modulator is designed for a carbon mic. > > Ed > > Steve NU0P wrote: >> Ed >> >> Thanks for the information but unfortunately my library of QST goes back >> to 1990 only, will have to ask around to see if anyone has that but as I >> recall QST did not publish any schematics usually. >> >> Steve >> >> >> "Edward Knobloch" wrote in message >> news:OMtcf.23445$w_6.17319@trndny09... >> >>>Hi, >>>The Mars Thunderbird was reviewed in March 1960 QST. >>> >>>73, >>>Ed Knobloch Article: 100596 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: odd variable capacitor ? Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 00:35:07 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <7n0df.15196$q%.10041@newssvr12.news.prodigy.com> In Jim Mueller writes: >On Fri, 11 Nov 2005 12:44:51 +0000, Henry Kolesnik wrote: >> I never heard of the transmitter scam before and I would think that people >> would have wanted to hear their favorite 2 or 3 stations. I wonder how they >> did the scam? >How could they have 2 or 3 favorite stations if they didn't have a radio? Heard them at a neighbor's house? -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 100597 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Heytubeguy" Subject: FA: NOS Western Electric Command sets + mo... Message-ID: <%ebef.56024$qk4.38287@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net> Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 01:56:11 GMT Two Western Electric command sets: one transmitter and one receiver: one NIB, the other just NOS (someone took the box at the estate sale before I could get to it). Both in super condition-never used-have been in storage. What a chance to get a pair together in such fine condition. + pse take a look the other item as well--tnx for looking..heytubeguy: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZheytubeguy Article: 100598 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Charlie Hugg" Subject: FS Hallicrafters R-47 Speaker Message-ID: Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2005 20:34:20 -0600 I have a Hallicrafters R-47 Speaker with the Red "h" for sale. It is in very nice shape and sounds good too. Price is $65 plus shipping from 79602. Thanks, Charlie Hugg, K5MBX -- ________________________________ See my Signal/One, Collins & Drake Photo Galleries and my Hallicrafters Virtual Museum at http://hug-a-bug.com Article: 100599 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "YT" References: <5athn19i4g1ml9svf5pg64ipa3asu535fg@4ax.com> <1132006731.060190.112440@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: F.S.MILITARY RADIO MOUNTS.. Message-ID: Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 05:58:42 GMT OK, you list on yahoo, and I'll list on Ebay and make money. I just scored $1800 on literally junk electronics from my basement. My listing fees were $77. > > I DON'T BUY FROM EBAY > > Tired of eBay's fee increases? Buyers go where the items are listed. > List on eBay and eBay will continue to raise their fees. > > List on Yahoo. NO MORE FEES. > > http://auctions.yahoo.com/ > Article: 100600 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 08:22:12 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: F.S.MILITARY RADIO MOUNTS.. References: <5athn19i4g1ml9svf5pg64ipa3asu535fg@4ax.com> <1132006731.060190.112440@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: K3HVG wrote: > Hmmmm.. Just took a look at the Yahoo site. The Ham Radio section is > all CB and FRS. Looks like a wholesaler's dumping ground. Maybe it'll > catch on, sometime. They've been there for years, I didn't realize they were still going. Not only is it a wholesalers dumping ground, its also a dumping ground for sellers who have been thrown off of ebay for various infractions. -Bill Article: 100601 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Edward Knobloch Subject: Re: MARS Thunderbird Mobile Tansmitter Info References: Message-ID: Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 15:46:20 GMT Hi If you're getting output without a good plate dip, it may be that the rig is taking off at a parasitic frequency. (outside the range of the grid or plate tank circuits). Is the "peak" in power output kind of "twitchy"? (Meaning that a slight change in plate tuning makes for a big change in rf output, which shouldn't be the case on 80 or 40m). This could be another sign of a spur, like the final either oscillates or doesn't oscillate depending on the setting of the tuning capacitor. I doubt that the simple rig has a neutralization circuit, so the final depends on getting drive at the correct frequency to avoid taking off. Have you a grid dipper to check the tank circuits? Another thing to check is on the tuning/loading capacitors - there is a spring metal wiper that is fixed to the frame of the variable capacitor and touches the shaft of the rotor. The wiper may need a drop of electronics cleaner to break loose some debris and make a good contact with the shaft. Regards, Ed Steve NU0P wrote: > Thanks Ed for letting me know the plate voltage. I have been using it with > a Heath PS23 and using the low voltage feed and as it turns out it is 250vdc > but it is good to veryify that was the designed B+. > > I have looked through a quite a few handbooks and a Google search but no > luck finding anything like this yet. So will keep pluging. > > It does have a few problems......1.) The tuned output from the buffer does > not respond on 80 meters like it should. I can not get the coil to resonate > like it should on 80 but it works fine on 40......2.) The antenna loading > tuning capacitor has no effect at all...just like it is not there or > something but it is wired in and not shorted...So this has me stumped...The > plate loading cap works but when rotating it I get a peak in the power > output but no dip in the plate current...How can this be??? > > I did find a bad tube socket in the oscillator (12AU7) and have replaced > that now and it doesn't get intermmitant any more so there is some progress. > Any ideas from anyone as to why the Antenna Load Control has no effect and > how I can get a peak in power output with a dip in the plate current?? > > Steve NU0P > > > "Edward Knobloch" wrote in message > news:FxKcf.8566$SV1.1636@trndny01... > >>Hi, Steve >> >>You're right, the QST article has no schematic. >>I just thought the review would be interesting reading for you. >> >>The rig requires 6 or 12V for the heaters, >>and 250VDC for the plate supply. >>The 6AQ5 modulator is designed for a carbon mic. >> >>Ed >> Article: 100602 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: David Stinson Subject: Re: F.S.MILITARY RADIO MOUNTS.. References: <5athn19i4g1ml9svf5pg64ipa3asu535fg@4ax.com> <1132006731.060190.112440@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 17:52:24 GMT Ebay is and is going to remain the "800 pound gorilla" of online commerce. Yahoo auctions are a very bad joke. A better name for their auctions would be "Ya-who," since they catch all the "trailer park" sellers. Article: 100603 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Straydog Subject: (and also Lazy Buttheads)...was: Re: Simple Questions and Assholes Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 14:44:55 -0500 Message-ID: References:

I read several of these posts, and the responses. Its not just this newsgroup, but also on lots of technical newsgroups. There are a lot of people (mostly younger, but a lot of older ones) that think: i) NGs are a source of _free_ advice, and ii) you not only can come up with any question, but the _lazy-easy_ way to do anything is preferred over doing any research via, say, google (we've all forgotten all the other search engines, haven't we?) and heaven forbid that anyone should read books any more. I read the ARRL handbooks and lots of electronics books, magazines, all the old catalogs (Allied, Newark, Lafayette, etc.) when they first came out. Grand stuff! I get upset when kids come onto a newsgroup and say "my teacher gave us this assignment to do a term paper on (subject X) and use the internet to do it and where can I get that term paper already done?" And that's the way the internet is being used. What is wrong with doing some broad reading and thinking, first? Then formulate a purposeful question. ===== no change to below, included for reference and context ===== On Sat, 12 Nov 2005, Michael Black wrote: > > Lazy Senior (lazysenior@verizon.net) writes: >> Michael Black wrote: >>> "IonSpot" (patgkz@new.rr.com) writes: >>> >>>> You really are a "lazy senior". Too many questions, not enough Googling to >>>> find the answers on your own. >>>> >>> >>> Or for that matter, looking in books. >>> >>> Michael VE2BVW >>> >>> >> >> Where is this "Ham Spirit" we all are supposed to have. Why does >> everyone just has to act like an asshole on Usenet? I asked a simple >> question, but only got got trash talking. I know how to google and read >> books, I was asking those that do use scopes how they do it. > > What it is with people who come here with an attitude, using a name > that in effect sets the stage, "lazy senior", and seem not very good > at asking questions, yet when they don't like the responses, they > think the medium is at fault. > > YOu get interested in something, you read up on it. Then you ask > the questions from the standpoint of having some sort of common basis > with the people you are asking questions. A year before I was licensed, > I had a basic idea of how oscilliscopes were used for modulation monitoring, > and had an idea of what was commonly used. It was in the ARRL Handbook, > and there was a time when virtually every ham would have had a copy, it > being common ground. > > So then you would know the basics, and if you couldn't grasp some of what > was said, then you could come here and say "I read up on oscilliscopes > for modulation monitoring in the Handbook, but I still don't get why > they connect directly to the deflection plates, rather than feeding > it through the input on a commercial scope?". > > That question defines some of the issues, and ultimately it is a couple of > hints to you, hinting that the answer was in at least the old Handbooks, > hinting that the answer you seek. > > If you didn't have such contempt for the medium, this is the second time > you've turned around after coming to us with your questions and said you > don't like the medium, you might grasp that far more than a comment > on your laziness, my bit about books was against the notion that the > internet would be the final point of all information. It can be > really useful for obscure bits of information that might not travel > well because of limited appeal, but books and magazines with their more > formal style are often the best place for learning. People who think > they can have all the answers without going near books are fools. > > I would suggest there is something in the tone of your posts that causes > the responses. But telling someone to read up on what you are interested > in is not some "usenet" thing. Decades ago, people likely were directed > to the Handbook for many an answer, because it had already been written. > When I was a kid and newly licensed, the most important thing anyone > told me was to keep reading all that I could get my hands on, and the > most important thing was that they lent or gave me back issues of > the ham magazines, and old books, so I could read and learn. > > Ask an interesting question, you are more likely to get a good response. > Remember, people aren't paid to answer your questions here, so you have > to give them reason to want to. Your "lazy senior" is a bad start, > asking general questions that could best be answered by reading would > be an issue too. And maybe, it's your attitude that you think you > know the answer, but then want others to give you that same thought. > > When you asked about amplifiers, a little dip into the old books would > tell you nobody used a linear in the days of AM. People told you that, > people gave reasons why, but then you turned around and basically ignoring > what was written, said "yeah, but what about linear amplifiers". In effect, > what we took the time to write didn't matter to you, because you "knew" > the answer was a linear amplifier. You can't learn anything if you > don't listen to what people are saying. > > If you don't like my responses, you'd better be looking at yourself, because > I've had access to the newsgroups since 1994, and it sure isn't so I can > "ridicule" people. I'll go out of my way to write something if I feel > the poster is worthy of the effort, but sometimes the truth is > indeed that they should be reading books or even doing websearches. > > Micahel VE2BVW > > >> >> No wonder No one wants to became a new ham any more, we are all cranky >> bastards with a chip on our shoulder. >> >> Why even have this boatanchor group if you cant ask simple questions and >> get help and not riduculed... >> >> I am outta this group right now, you guys just go on reading the auction >> ads, thats all this group is good for.. >> >> Lazy Senior > > > Article: 100604 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: w4sef@bellsouth.net (Steven Fritts) Subject: Nedd help with Swan 350 Message-ID: <437a5305.1225109@newsgroups.bellsouth.net> Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 21:31:31 GMT Hello All, I picked up a really nice working Swan 350 at a hamfest this past weekend. I bought it for nostalgic reasons as it was the kind of rig my dad bought for me in 1965. I need info on how to fix the infamous "Swan drift problem". Anyone have any websites I can go to get mods for this rig including the drift fix? Any help will be appreciated! Steve W4SEF Article: 100605 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: w4sef@bellsouth.net (Steven Fritts) Subject: Re: Nedd help with Swan 350 Message-ID: <437a6818.2056093@newsgroups.bellsouth.net> References: <437a5305.1225109@newsgroups.bellsouth.net> <1132093865.506810.266970@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 22:58:40 GMT Thank you! On 15 Nov 2005 14:31:05 -0800, "gil" wrote: >The drift "problem" how long after turning it on does it keep drifting? >My Swan and Heathkits drift for the first 30-45 minutes after that they >are solid. > >There is a Yahoo Swan group you might want to check out and join, lots >of good people in there that can help you out. > >Good luck, 73 Gil > > > > >>>>Hello All, I picked up a really nice working Swan 350 at a hamfest this past weekend. I bought it for nostalgic reasons as it was the kind of rig my dad bought for me in 1965. I need info on how to fix the infamous "Swan drift problem". Anyone have any websites I can go to get mods for this rig including the drift fix? > Article: 100606 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: " Uncle Peter" References:

<_luef.30$1x.22@fed1read06> Subject: Re: (and also Lazy Buttheads)...was: Re: Simple Questions and Assholes Message-ID: <9cvef.44$1x.8@fed1read06> Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 19:38:56 -0500 "Lazy Senior" wrote in message news:iAuef.8563$%t4.4468@trnddc07... > Uncle Peter wrote: > > "Straydog" wrote in message > > news:Pine.NEB.4.63.0511151437550.20555@panix3.panix.com... > > > >>>What is wrong with doing some broad reading and thinking, first? Then > >> > >>formulate a purposeful question. > >> > > > > > > Nothing wrong with asking questions; but what raises my hackles > > are the lids who want FREE advice, and then get mad that the > > answers don't meet THEIR expectations. > > > > Pete > > > > > First you call me a troll and then a lid. I didnt call anyone names. > > Here's a thought, if you dont like the person, or question,or answers > dont flame or call names, just dont respond. Keep you thoughts to > yourself. Is that so hard? It isnt for people without egos........... > > Lazy Senior I didn't mention you. Did I hit a home run?? Article: 100607 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Lazy Senior Subject: Re: (and also Lazy Buttheads)...was: Re: Simple Questions and Assholes References:

<_luef.30$1x.22@fed1read06> <9cvef.44$1x.8@fed1read06> Message-ID: <8Evef.14108$w85.9481@trnddc02> Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 01:08:20 GMT Uncle Peter wrote: > > I didn't mention you. Did I hit a home run?? Wantabees like you with egos never hit home runs - they warm the bench. Lazy senior Article: 100608 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: " Uncle Peter" References:

<_luef.30$1x.22@fed1read06> <9cvef.44$1x.8@fed1read06> <8Evef.14108$w85.9481@trnddc02> Subject: Re: (and also Lazy Buttheads)...was: Re: Simple Questions and Assholes Message-ID: <62wef.51$1x.3@fed1read06> Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 20:36:29 -0500 "Lazy Senior" wrote in message news:8Evef.14108$w85.9481@trnddc02... > Uncle Peter wrote: > > > > > I didn't mention you. Did I hit a home run?? > > Wantabees like you with egos never hit home runs - they warm the bench. > > Lazy senior > At least I have a license and a call. Article: 100609 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: WD=?ISO-8859-1?B?2A==?=HCO Subject: Re: Nedd help with Swan 350 Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 20:08:42 -0600 Message-ID: References: <437a5305.1225109@newsgroups.bellsouth.net> Easy! Everyone seems to forget this.... ok first if yours is a 350 or 350A then the VFO compartment is at the bottom of the rig. Flip it over and remove the bottom cover. If yours is a 350B, 350C and I think 350D's too the VFO compartment is on the top. Remove the top cover. Now everybody cleans all sections of the bandswitch with De-Oxit right ? But look beside the vfo compartment right next to the bandswitch. See that little metal cam arm connected from the bandswitch and goes into the VFO? Thats RIGHT! It connects to a secondary switch wafer -inside- the VFO and guess what - no one EVER cleans that switch! The wafer gets dirty/corroded and its part of the VFO LC circuit! Look at the vfo schematic. ...so guess what happens when poor LC switch contacts get hot.... duh.... These wafers are supposed to be self wiping but I have seen them solid black in color. One even had some green gunk growing on it ??? So De-Ox that sucker and your problems will most likely drift away.... :^) FYI -the Swan 250, 260, 270, 400, 500, and 700 all had the same VFO cam switch as well. - Biz WD�HCO > Hello All, > I picked up a really nice working Swan 350 at a hamfest this past > weekend. I bought it for nostalgic reasons as it was the kind of rig > my dad bought for me in 1965. I need info on how to fix the infamous > "Swan drift problem". Anyone have any websites I can go to get mods > for this rig including the drift fix? > Any help will be appreciated! > > Steve W4SEF Article: 100610 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: WD=?ISO-8859-1?B?2A==?=HCO Subject: Re: Wanted: Dead Hallicrafters SR-150 Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 20:18:00 -0600 Message-ID: References:

in article none-598A9D.22451014112005@news.giganews.com, Dave Moorman at none@none.com wrote on 11/14/05 10:45 PM: > In article , WD�HCO > wrote: > >> The title sez it all. >> >> 73 de WD�HCO > > Still looking for am SR-150? > > Dave K9SW yep - must be very dead and very cheap......hmmmm.... DAVE - YOUR GETTING SLEEPY.... SLEEPY.....SLEEPY.....GETTING SLEEPY.... SLEEPY.....SLEEPY.....YOU ARE GETTING SLEEPY.... SLEEPY.....SLEEPY.....YOU WILL DONATE YOUR SR-150 TO BIZ .... WHEN YOU WAKE UP YOU WILL BE REFRESHED AND HAVE AN URGE TO MAIL A HALLICRAFTERS.... (SNAP) Article: 100611 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Ken Scharf Subject: Re: FA: NOS Western Electric Command sets + mo... References: <%ebef.56024$qk4.38287@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net> Message-ID: <06xef.6470$f_2.3195@bignews2.bellsouth.net> Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 21:50:49 -0500 Heytubeguy wrote: > Two Western Electric command sets: one transmitter and one receiver: one > NIB, the other just NOS (someone took the box at the estate sale before I > could get to it). Both in super condition-never used-have been in storage. > What a chance to get a pair together in such fine condition. + pse take a > look the other item as well--tnx for looking..heytubeguy: > > http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZheytubeguy > > > Nice looking old rigs, bet they bring a LOT more than the starting bid. Article: 100612 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Smokey" Subject: Wire antenna analysis software recommendations? Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 21:17:40 -0600 Message-ID: <11nl9829qsmnb4@corp.supernews.com> Am looking for recommendations of antenna analysis software programs to assist me in development and construction of a variety of wire and multi-band antennas. Primarily interested in programs that display radiation pattern. No preference if it is old DOS based or the latest thing. I would prefer shareware/free or at least something reasonable in cost. Thanks. Smokey W9STB telegrapher@hotmail.com Article: 100613 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 23:30:01 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: Wire antenna analysis software recommendations? References: <11nl9829qsmnb4@corp.supernews.com> Message-ID: <33cee$437aa7bc$4232bd23$15638@COQUI.NET> Smokey wrote: > Am looking for recommendations of antenna analysis software programs > > EZNEC seems to work well. A bit of a learning curve but thats to be expected. And Roy is always around here on the groups should you need to find him. http://www.eznec.com -Bill Article: 100614 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Lazy Senior Subject: Re: (and also Lazy Buttheads)...was: Re: Simple Questions and Assholes References:

<_luef.30$1x.22@fed1read06> <9cvef.44$1x.8@fed1read06> <8Evef.14108$w85.9481@trnddc02> <62wef.51$1x.3@fed1read06> Message-ID: Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 13:55:52 GMT Uncle Peter wrote: > "Lazy Senior" wrote in message > news:8Evef.14108$w85.9481@trnddc02... > >> Uncle Peter wrote: >> >> >>>I didn't mention you. Did I hit a home run?? >> >>Wantabees like you with egos never hit home runs - they warm the bench. >> >>Lazy senior >> > > > At least I have a license and a call. > > So do I, but I am smart enuff not to post my call or any personal info like my real name on Usenet forums. Too many crazy, aggressive people in the world and many of them read this forum....... Lazy Senior Article: 100615 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: kashe@sonic.net Subject: Re: (and also Lazy Buttheads)...was: Re: Simple Questions and Assholes Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 15:53:24 -0800 Message-ID: <6ihnn19lsg0lae0elbmgi019p6cs6120dj@4ax.com> References:

<_luef.30$1x.22@fed1read06> On Tue, 15 Nov 2005 23:55:58 GMT, Lazy Senior wrote: > Uncle Peter wrote: >> "Straydog" wrote in message >> news:Pine.NEB.4.63.0511151437550.20555@panix3.panix.com... >> >>>>What is wrong with doing some broad reading and thinking, first? Then >>> >>>formulate a purposeful question. >>> >> >> >> Nothing wrong with asking questions; but what raises my hackles >> are the lids who want FREE advice, and then get mad that the >> answers don't meet THEIR expectations. >> >> Pete >> >> >First you call me a troll and then a lid. I didnt call anyone names. > >Here's a thought, if you dont like the person, or question,or answers >dont flame or call names, just dont respond. Keep you thoughts to >yourself. Who the hell do you think you are to tell anyone what to do, Stupid Senior? > Is that so hard? It isnt for people without egos........... > >Lazy Senior Article: 100616 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Lazy Senior Subject: Re: (and also Lazy Buttheads)...was: Re: Simple Questions and Assholes References:

<_luef.30$1x.22@fed1read06> <6ihnn19lsg0lae0elbmgi019p6cs6120dj@4ax.com> Message-ID: Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 01:43:06 GMT kashe@sonic.net wrote: > > Who the hell do you think you are to tell anyone what to do, > Stupid Senior? This is the Internet - Usenet forums-you can say anthing you wish, which is why Usenet is basically useless for any intelligent discusions.. Lazy Senior Article: 100617 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Angus MacGyver" Subject: Syntor X programming Message-ID: Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 05:10:58 GMT Can anyone in the group recommend a reasonable shop to reprogram EEPROM's in a number of VHF Syntor X units I have? Most will be put back in service for volunteer firefighters, a few will be used for 2 meters. Thanks in advance! - Mac Article: 100618 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Smokey" Subject: Re: Wire antenna analysis software recommendations? Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 07:14:32 -0600 Message-ID: <11np0iee5f3tu70@corp.supernews.com> References: <11nl9829qsmnb4@corp.supernews.com> Wes, Bill, Arie and all... Thank you for taking the time to assist me! In concert with my all-boatanchors shack I have run across some unusual antennas in early "wireless" books and thought it would be fun to use vintage sky wires as well. I am grateful for all of your help. Smokey Article: 100619 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "AAA RF Products" Subject: Free Catalog: Coax Connectors & Adapters Message-ID: Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 08:49:30 -0800 For your free copy of our new catalog, please email sales@AAARFProducts.com or call 949-481-3154 (San Clemente, CA) or see www.aaarfproducts.com Article: 100620 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Tony Sokol" Subject: FS Viking Valiant (again) Message-ID: Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 17:25:05 GMT Well folks, The original buyer for the Valiant had to back out. This is a nice clean unit with the exception of some scratches under the meter which should be relatively easy to touch up. I did fire it up and it puts out a little over 100 watts so a set of finals is probably in order as well as some recapping. The cabinet looks like a good repaint. The underside looks good with no mods that I can detect at first glance. I am asking $425 with a copy of the manual. Since it is so heavy I think local pick or meeting within a reasonable distance of the NW Chicago suburbs is in order. I will also be going to the Ft. Wayne hamfest this weekend. I do have pictures and there is one on QTH.com. 73 Tony - W9JXN Article: 100621 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Caveat Lector" Subject: CC&R BILL HAS BEEN REINTRODUCED INTO CONGRESS -- WRITE UR CONGRESSPERSON NOW Message-ID: Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 15:36:33 -0800 ATTENTION ALL AMATEUR RADIO OPERATORS DO SOMETHING NOW CC&R BILL HAS BEEN REINTRODUCED INTO CONGRESS -- WRITE UR CONGRESSPERSON NOW WRITE YOUR CONGRESSPERSON SEE SAMPLES AND TEXT OF THE BILL AT URL: http://www.arrl.org/govrelations/hr3876/ HR 3876, The Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Consistency Act of 2005 -- CL -- I doubt, therefore I might be ! Article: 100622 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: w4sef@bellsouth.net (Steven Fritts) Subject: location of Zener needed in Swan 350 Message-ID: <437d157c.1819484@newsgroups.bellsouth.net> Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 23:44:26 GMT Hello all, THANKS to the many who helped me with my Swan 350......WHERE is the 10 volt zener located? Is it inside the VFO cabinet? Steve Article: 100623 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Straydog Subject: Re: (and also Lazy Buttheads)...was: Re: Simple Questions and Assholes Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 18:51:14 -0500 Message-ID: References:

On Tue, 15 Nov 2005, Uncle Peter wrote: > > "Straydog" wrote in message > news:Pine.NEB.4.63.0511151437550.20555@panix3.panix.com... >> >>> What is wrong with doing some broad reading and thinking, first? Then >> formulate a purposeful question. >> > > Nothing wrong with asking questions; but what raises my hackles > are the lids who want FREE advice, and then get mad that the > answers don't meet THEIR expectations. > > Pete > > > And, I don't mind a few questions but when the pattern starts to take the form of "I want eveyone else to continuously spoon feed me and tutor me, and with quality that I choose, and at the rate I choose, and for free" yeah, I start to get tired, too. Article: 100624 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Straydog Subject: Re: (and also Lazy Buttheads)...was: Re: Simple Questions and Assholes Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 18:55:11 -0500 Message-ID: References:

On Tue, 15 Nov 2005, Lazy Senior wrote: > Uncle Peter wrote: >> "Straydog" wrote in message >> news:Pine.NEB.4.63.0511151437550.20555@panix3.panix.com... >> >>>> What is wrong with doing some broad reading and thinking, first? Then >>> >>> formulate a purposeful question. >>> >> >> >> Nothing wrong with asking questions; but what raises my hackles >> are the lids who want FREE advice, and then get mad that the >> answers don't meet THEIR expectations. >> >> Pete >> >> > First you call me a troll and then a lid. I didnt call anyone names. > > Here's a thought, if you dont like the person, or question,or answers dont > flame or call names, just dont respond. Keep you thoughts to yourself. Is > that so hard? It isnt for people without egos........... > > Lazy Senior > My first recommendation to you is to find something else besides "Lazy" for the first name of your alias. Second, you, right now, are doing the things you are recommending that otehr people don't do. Third, how about cracking some books, old QST magazines, etc., and learn a few things on your own. Then when you next propose a question, you can tell people you actually spent some time looking and finding not enough answers. Don't forget to tell people what answers you did find AND why you thought they were inadequat. Otherwise, you sound like that kid that gets on the NGs and says "My teacher gave us this assignment to use the internet to write a term paper on X and could someone send me a copy of the report on X?" You get my drift, don't you? Article: 100625 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Straydog Subject: Re: FS Viking Valiant (again) Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 19:05:27 -0500 Message-ID: References: FYI.... As a general opinion, I, too, would shudder to think about shipping a Valiant by commercial methods. However, let me also hasten to add my personal experience with having a EFJ Thunderbolt (even heavier than a Valiant by maybe 30 lbs?) shipped from the NE to me in North Carolina a couple decades ago. The guy shipped the two 4-400s in a separate box, left all the other tubes be in their sockets. How done? Greyhound bus! I never thought about that until the guy brought it up. He had the Thunderbolt very well surrounded by a bubble wrap and inside a tripple layer corrugated cardboard box (like commercial grade), and it arrived just fine. No tinkle from broken parts. Played very well (after I put the finals back in). It was a bear to drag it up 3 flights of stairs, though, and the box was like a full cubic yard in size! But, commercial buses have large cargo space in a compartment under the seats, accessible from the outside. Shipper takes box to bus terminal, box gets ride (maybe a transfer? or no transfer if non-stop, but no football stuff) and they call you to pick it up when it arives, you drive down and look at the package before you accept it. Again, FWIW. And, I think even UPS plays a little football with stuff. Bus might be much better. Unless you want to hire a courier. ===== no change to below, included for reference and context ===== On Thu, 17 Nov 2005, K3HVG wrote: > If you decide to ship this puppy, remember that EFJ crated it for shipment. > I speak with some unfortunate experience that Valiants don't take the ride > well... at all! The VFO reduction drive and coupling will be ruined and the > iron will rip loose. Double boxing does not seem to do the job... it really > does require a stout crate. Maybe one of those industrial-strength, > multi-layer boxes with hard-foam corner panels might work??? Too bad no more > "Railway Express"... if anyone remembers!!! > > Tony Sokol wrote: >> Well folks, >> The original buyer for the Valiant had to back out. This is a nice >> clean unit with the exception of some scratches under the meter which >> should be relatively easy to touch up. I did fire it up and it puts out a >> little over 100 watts so a set of finals is probably in order as well as >> some recapping. The cabinet looks like a good repaint. The underside >> looks good with no mods that I can detect at first glance. I am asking >> $425 with a copy of the manual. Since it is so heavy I think local pick or >> meeting within a reasonable distance of the NW Chicago suburbs is in order. >> I will also be going to the Ft. Wayne hamfest this weekend. I do have >> pictures and there is one on QTH.com. >> >> 73 >> Tony - W9JXN >> >> >> > > Article: 100626 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "jwb" Subject: adcom lsa-3 20/40/80m amp Message-ID: Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2005 00:38:44 GMT looing for any info on the adcom 20/40/80m amp thanks jack Article: 100627 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Jim - NN7K Subject: Re: FS Viking Valiant (again) References:

Message-ID: Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2005 00:45:38 GMT Yeh Greypuppy does a great job of shipping , on time, and with a minimum of damage-- their prices (were) reasonable- tho havn't used them for quite a while-- but-- reminds me about a cross word puzzle from 30 years ago in 73 Magazine - looked for "The weight of a BC-610" thought looking for the actual weight - and a 4 digit Number! Actually the solution they wanted was " A TON"! as info, jim nn7k Straydog wrote: > > FYI.... > > As a general opinion, I, too, would shudder to think about shipping a > Valiant by commercial methods. However, let me also hasten to add my > personal experience with having a EFJ Thunderbolt (even heavier than a > Valiant by maybe 30 lbs?) shipped from the NE to me in North Carolina a > couple decades ago. The guy shipped the two 4-400s in a separate box, > left all the other tubes be in their sockets. How done? Greyhound bus! I > never thought about that until the guy brought it up. He had the > Thunderbolt very well surrounded by a bubble wrap and inside a tripple > layer corrugated cardboard box (like commercial grade), and it arrived > just fine. No tinkle from broken parts. Played very well (after I put > the finals back in). It was a bear to drag it up 3 flights of stairs, > though, and the box was like a full cubic yard in size! > > But, commercial buses have large cargo space in a compartment under the > seats, accessible from the outside. Shipper takes box to bus terminal, > box gets ride (maybe a transfer? or no transfer if non-stop, but no > football stuff) and they call you to pick it up when it arives, you > drive down and look at the package before you accept it. > > Again, FWIW. And, I think even UPS plays a little football with stuff. > Bus might be much better. Unless you want to hire a courier. > > ===== no change to below, included for reference and context ===== > > On Thu, 17 Nov 2005, K3HVG wrote: > >> If you decide to ship this puppy, remember that EFJ crated it for >> shipment. I speak with some unfortunate experience that Valiants don't >> take the ride well... at all! The VFO reduction drive and coupling >> will be ruined and the iron will rip loose. Double boxing does not >> seem to do the job... it really does require a stout crate. Maybe one >> of those industrial-strength, multi-layer boxes with hard-foam corner >> panels might work??? Too bad no more "Railway Express"... if anyone >> remembers!!! >> >> Tony Sokol wrote: >> >>> Well folks, >>> The original buyer for the Valiant had to back out. This is a >>> nice clean unit with the exception of some scratches under the meter >>> which should be relatively easy to touch up. I did fire it up and it >>> puts out a little over 100 watts so a set of finals is probably in >>> order as well as some recapping. The cabinet looks like a good >>> repaint. The underside looks good with no mods that I can detect at >>> first glance. I am asking $425 with a copy of the manual. Since it >>> is so heavy I think local pick or meeting within a reasonable >>> distance of the NW Chicago suburbs is in order. I will also be going >>> to the Ft. Wayne hamfest this weekend. I do have pictures and there >>> is one on QTH.com. >>> >>> 73 >>> Tony - W9JXN >>> >>> >>> >> >> Article: 100628 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Lazy Senior Subject: Re: (and also Lazy Buttheads)...was: Re: Simple Questions and Assholes References:

<_luef.30$1x.22@fed1read06> Message-ID: Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2005 02:03:32 GMT Straydog wrote: > > My first recommendation to you is to find something else besides "Lazy" > for the first name of your alias. I like "Lazy" Senior, it REALLY seems to bother some people. I have never been your ordinary butt suckin good ole boy, be like everyone else hamradio operator and dont intend to be. Lazy Senior Article: 100629 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Lazy Senior Subject: Re: (and also Lazy Buttheads)...was: Re: Simple Questions and Assholes References:

<_luef.30$1x.22@fed1read06> Message-ID: Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2005 02:21:16 GMT Straydog wrote: >> > > And, I don't mind a few questions but when the pattern starts to take > the form of "I want eveyone else to continuously spoon feed me and tutor > me, and with quality that I choose, and at the rate I choose, and for > free" yeah, I start to get tired, too. > No problem there Dog, just ignore me, you do know how to put me on your do not read list? Go back to reading the FS and FA ads, which seems to be what this group is best at......... LAZY Senior Article: 100630 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Dana Subject: Re: TS-700SP mike? Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 23:02:11 -0500 Message-ID: References:

I have a pl board that will work in that radio. If I remember right, that was the all mode from Kenwood? I am a blind person, and i would count the turns on the knob to tell what frequency I was on. Article: 100631 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Subject: *** NEW BOATANCHOR WEBSITE*** From: "Hamkey" Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2005 22:57:45 +0800 Message-ID: <1132326051_5091@spool6-east.superfeed.net> Please post your ads on www.Hamkey.com for FREE if you get the chance .. I am trying to attract Heath and Collins listings ... all ads are sent to search engines daily . This is a new Hamsite and we need as much help as we can to get started ... Your support would be grateful. Thank you www.hamkey.com ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- Article: 100632 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Reg Edwards" Subject: Re: *** NEW BOATANCHOR WEBSITE*** Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2005 19:22:10 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <1132326051_5091@spool6-east.superfeed.net> > This is a new Hamsite and we need as much help as we can to get started ... > Your support would be grateful. ================================== How much money are you hoping to make out of it? Clear off! Article: 100633 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: kashe@sonic.net Subject: Re: (and also Lazy Buttheads)...was: Re: Simple Questions and Assholes Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2005 14:07:56 -0800 Message-ID: <75ksn1d6gi93pnqb3i4ra6s15cirucmu3d@4ax.com> References:

<_luef.30$1x.22@fed1read06> On Fri, 18 Nov 2005 02:21:16 GMT, Lazy Senior wrote: >Straydog wrote: > >>> >> >> And, I don't mind a few questions but when the pattern starts to take >> the form of "I want eveyone else to continuously spoon feed me and tutor >> me, and with quality that I choose, and at the rate I choose, and for >> free" yeah, I start to get tired, too. >> > >No problem there Dog, just ignore me, you do know how to put me on your >do not read list? Go back to reading the FS and FA ads, which seems to >be what this group is best at......... > >LAZY Senior More passive-aggressive bullshit. Dry up, idiot. Article: 100634 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: kashe@sonic.net Subject: Re: (and also Lazy Buttheads)...was: Re: Simple Questions and Assholes Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2005 14:10:45 -0800 Message-ID: References:

<_luef.30$1x.22@fed1read06> On Fri, 18 Nov 2005 02:03:32 GMT, Lazy Senior wrote: >Straydog wrote: > >> >> My first recommendation to you is to find something else besides "Lazy" >> for the first name of your alias. > >I like "Lazy" Senior, it REALLY seems to bother some people. Childish attention getting. > >I have never been your ordinary butt suckin good ole boy, be like >everyone else hamradio operator and dont intend to be. > >Lazy Senior Being a lazy POS is no substitute. Article: 100635 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Howard Weeks" References: <4VBJe.1160$32.760@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com> Subject: Re: Variac Too Powerful ??? Message-ID: Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2005 18:58:31 -0500 Why do you keep asking this question? I know it has been answered numerous times. "Diane" wrote in message news:4VBJe.1160$32.760@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com... > Dumb question, but how does it affect my old tube receivers slowly bringing > up the voltage using my 12amp variable transformer versus a smaller one? Is > it just overkill or is there some danger to the radio? > -Phil (not Diane) > > Article: 100636 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Subject: Re: *** NEW BOATANCHOR WEBSITE*** From: "Hamkey" Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 09:20:13 +0800 Message-ID: <1132363436_8035@spool6-east.superfeed.net> References: <1132326051_5091@spool6-east.superfeed.net> Its a Non-Profit Ham Site ... as most Ham Sites .. they are expensive to run and maintain. Its a hobby, for fun and happiness. No one could even expect to make money from something like this .. but thank you for your thought ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- Article: 100637 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Charles" References: <1132326051_5091@spool6-east.superfeed.net> Subject: Re: *** NEW BOATANCHOR WEBSITE*** Message-ID: <56vff.6194$i7.4700@bignews2.bellsouth.net> Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2005 19:23:29 -0600 Absolutely beautiful site! Congratulations. Charles in Pensacola "Hamkey" wrote in message news:1132326051_5091@spool6-east.superfeed.net... > Please post your ads on www.Hamkey.com for FREE if you get the chance .. I > am trying to attract Heath and Collins listings ... all ads are sent to > search engines daily . > > This is a new Hamsite and we need as much help as we can to get started > ... > Your support would be grateful. > > Thank you > > > www.hamkey.com > > > > ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet > News==---- > http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ > Newsgroups > ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption > =---- Article: 100638 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Subject: Re: *** NEW BOATANCHOR WEBSITE*** From: "Hamkey" Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 09:32:22 +0800 Message-ID: <1132364149_8049@spool6-east.superfeed.net> References: <1132326051_5091@spool6-east.superfeed.net> <56vff.6194$i7.4700@bignews2.bellsouth.net> Thank you very much for your encouragement. We have a new link page that will be online soon with links for all interests ... it will include Kit Building Links and parts sources, Boatanchor Links with service and parts and many more ... it will have over 2500 links of special interest. Also a Heath page that is actually run by one of former Hams at Heath ... lots of links, parts sources and tips. www.hamkey.com ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- Article: 100639 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2005 23:18:45 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: UPS Rate Increase References: <437E877D.7060200@ix.netcom.com> Message-ID: <5def7$437e9997$4232bdab$22023@COQUI.NET> David Stinson wrote: > ...Since you are a UPS customer, we want to give you advance notice of > new UPS rates that will take effect January 2, 2006. You can click here > by December 12, 2005 to request a reminder e-mail when the new rates go > into effect and the 2006 UPS Rate and Service Guide is available on > ups.com�. They're just doing that to keep up with the USPS rate increase because they have the opportunity to get away with it :( -Bill Article: 100640 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Randy or Sherry Guttery Subject: Re: *** NEW BOATANCHOR WEBSITE*** References: <1132326051_5091@spool6-east.superfeed.net> <1132363436_8035@spool6-east.superfeed.net> Message-ID: Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2005 22:26:35 -0600 Hamkey wrote: > Its a Non-Profit Ham Site ... as most Ham Sites .. they are expensive to run > and maintain. Its a hobby, for fun and happiness. No one could even expect > to make money from something like this .. but thank you for your thought Then again - there are "non-profit" sites that have NO commercial content; won't accept advertisers, sponsors, etc. - yet they manage to keep online just fine. Just a matter of principle with some. best regards... -- randy guttery A Tender Tale - a site dedicated to those Ships and Crews so vital to the United States Silent Service: http://tendertale.com Article: 100641 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "David G. Nagel" Subject: Re: UPS Rate Increase References: <437E877D.7060200@ix.netcom.com> <5def7$437e9997$4232bdab$22023@COQUI.NET> Message-ID: Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 04:34:50 GMT Bill wrote: > David Stinson wrote: > >> ...Since you are a UPS customer, we want to give you advance notice of >> new UPS rates that will take effect January 2, 2006. You can click >> here by December 12, 2005 to request a reminder e-mail when the new >> rates go into effect and the 2006 UPS Rate and Service Guide is >> available on ups.com�. > > > They're just doing that to keep up with the USPS rate increase because > they have the opportunity to get away with it :( > > -Bill Actually by law UPS and its competitors must charge three (3) times what the Post Office charges for its priority packages and letters. UPS would love to reduce its rates. It would mean more business for them. Dave N Article: 100642 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "David G. Nagel" Subject: Re: Variac Too Powerful ??? References: <4VBJe.1160$32.760@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com> Message-ID: Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 04:36:35 GMT Howard Weeks wrote: > Why do you keep asking this question? > I know it has been answered numerous times. > > "Diane" wrote in message > news:4VBJe.1160$32.760@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com... > >>Dumb question, but how does it affect my old tube receivers slowly > > bringing > >>up the voltage using my 12amp variable transformer versus a smaller one? > > Is > >>it just overkill or is there some danger to the radio? >>-Phil (not Diane) >> >> > > > Simple answer. It will not cause any damage to your radio. All it means is the variac will supply 12 amps and the smaller one less. Why would you want to do this anyway? Dave N Article: 100643 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Brenda Ann" Subject: Re: UPS Rate Increase Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 14:45:18 +0900 Message-ID: References: <437E877D.7060200@ix.netcom.com> <5def7$437e9997$4232bdab$22023@COQUI.NET> "David G. Nagel" wrote in message news:KXxff.1037$Y%5.967@newssvr17.news.prodigy.com... > Bill wrote: >> David Stinson wrote: >> >>> ...Since you are a UPS customer, we want to give you advance notice of >>> new UPS rates that will take effect January 2, 2006. You can click here >>> by December 12, 2005 to request a reminder e-mail when the new rates go >>> into effect and the 2006 UPS Rate and Service Guide is available on >>> ups.com�. >> >> >> They're just doing that to keep up with the USPS rate increase because >> they have the opportunity to get away with it :( >> >> -Bill > > > Actually by law UPS and its competitors must charge three (3) times what > the Post Office charges for its priority packages and letters. UPS would > love to reduce its rates. It would mean more business for them. > I'd like to see that in writing. For domestic shipping, FedEx is often cheaper than USPS (I don't have the option of using FedEx or UPS, since I'm at a military APO). The upside of this is, if I DID use FedEx for US shipping, it would cost me over $200 for a 20lb parcel.. but USPS charges only for shipping from San Francisco to any point stateside. Article: 100644 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 01:59:36 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: UPS Rate Increase References: <437E877D.7060200@ix.netcom.com> <5def7$437e9997$4232bdab$22023@COQUI.NET> Message-ID: <4eb6$437ebf4b$4232bdab$9004@COQUI.NET> Brenda Ann wrote: > > I'd like to see that in writing. For domestic shipping, FedEx is often > cheaper than USPS (I don't have the option of using FedEx or UPS, since I'm > at a military APO). The upside of this is, if I DID use FedEx for US > shipping, it would cost me over $200 for a 20lb parcel.. but USPS charges > only for shipping from San Francisco to any point stateside. > > I think he meant that as a joke :) Since I'm a fellow Zone 8'er it irks me to no end when some schmuck in New York or PA wants to charge me more (I'm in Puerto Rico) when the cost to most anywhere west of the Rockies costs the same. Often its less to here than to The West. A question, Bren...do they do the 7.70 Flat Rate Priority for APO addresses? They do here but I consistently have guys quoting $10-20 for priority mail for small heavy stuff because they don't know the system...or they believe what the goofy postal clerk told them :) -Bill Article: 100645 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Brenda Ann" Subject: Re: UPS Rate Increase Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 16:18:33 +0900 Message-ID: References: <437E877D.7060200@ix.netcom.com> <5def7$437e9997$4232bdab$22023@COQUI.NET> <4eb6$437ebf4b$4232bdab$9004@COQUI.NET> "Bill" wrote in message news:4eb6$437ebf4b$4232bdab$9004@COQUI.NET... > > A question, Bren...do they do the 7.70 Flat Rate Priority for APO > addresses? They do here but I consistently have guys quoting $10-20 for > priority mail for small heavy stuff because they don't know the > system...or they believe what the goofy postal clerk told them :) Yep, sure do.. and the other size Flat Rate boxes as well. Know what you mean about soaking you on shipping.. I see them all the time that want to add heavy extra charges to ship to APO/FPO (even when their normal shipping is via USPS!!). There was one seller I saw the other day with a SMALL ITEM (think it was a friggin' piece of software) that wanted to charge an EXTRA $30 on top of his already ludicrous $15 shipping cost to ship to me.. and he shipped only via USPS Priority mail. I steer clear of those sorts of crooks. Article: 100646 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 03:41:56 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: UPS Rate Increase References: <437E877D.7060200@ix.netcom.com> <5def7$437e9997$4232bdab$22023@COQUI.NET> <4eb6$437ebf4b$4232bdab$9004@COQUI.NET> Message-ID: Brenda Ann wrote: > normal shipping is via USPS!!). There was one seller I saw the other day > with a SMALL ITEM (think it was a friggin' piece of software) that wanted to > charge an EXTRA $30 on top of his already ludicrous $15 shipping cost to > ship to me.. and he shipped only via USPS Priority mail. I steer clear of > those sorts of crooks. Know 'em well. Of course that extra $30 is justified for the "extra paperwork" :-) A pox on these sellers that think US postal rates end at "Conus 48" I think most of these "Conus 48" guys are just clueless and parrot what they hear others saying. -Bill Article: 100647 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "MTM" Subject: FS: Hammarlund HQ 129X & A Collins Tuner Set,..? Message-ID: Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 12:18:51 GMT FS: Hammarlund HQ 129X & A Collins Tuner Set,..? Please contact me ASAP...Pix available.. -- Thanks........Mike.......... 814-450-7979-c res0i8ad@verizon.net