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Sun Mar 1 00:00:41 2009 -0600 Date: Sun, 1 Mar 2009 00:00:00 CST From: Old Tube Radios To: Old Tube Radios Subject: BOATANCHORS digest 4248 Message-Id: <20090301060004.12D5410B108@srvr1.theporch.com> BOATANCHORS Digest 4248 Topics covered in this issue include: 1) Re: Help identifying Old Superior Electric Variac by Dennis Wade 2) Re: cleaning Asian potentiometers by Richard Loken 3) Fw: Pole Pig by "Wilson Lamb" 4) Free Manual by "Wilson Lamb" 5) TCS by "Guido Santacana" 6) Meyer Gottesman re: Boatanchors wanted. by Meyer Gottesman 7) Re: TCS by Chuck Grandgent 8) Re: TCS by WA5CAB@cs.com 9) What is it ??? by "Soundval" 10) FA: PE-162-C Generator by Richard Dillman 11) Re: What is it ??? with the picture this time by "Soundval" 12) Re: What is it ??? by "rjcote" 13) Re: What is it ??? with the picture this time by "David Stinson" 14) Yuma Hamfest by Ed Zeranski 15) RE: Microswitch by Dan Arney 16) DAR DF set by Jerry Proc 17) Re: DAR DF set by WA5CAB@cs.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- MIME-Version: 1.0 Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:00:42 -0800 Message-ID: Subject: Re: Help identifying Old Superior Electric Variac From: Dennis Wade To: Old Tube Radios Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit For those who might be interested in a follow up, I received a (very prompt) reply to my email to Superior Electric on the above topic. It is copied below for your interest. Superior Electric wrote: Hi Dennis, We cannot identify the unit you have other than it was made in the late 40's early 50's and that it appears to be a modification of our standard design. If you can find any additional ratings or numbers on the unit we may be able to offer further assistance. Best regards, Sue Laramie Customer Satisfaction Manager Superior Electric 28 Spring Lane, Suite 3 Farmington, CT 06032 Thanks to all for the both on and off list replies. Dennis -- Dennis L. Wade KG6ZI Carmichael, CA ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:59:15 -0700 From: Richard Loken Subject: Re: cleaning Asian potentiometers Cc: Old Tube Radios Message-id: MIME-version: 1.0 Content-type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII To: Old Tube Radios Thanks for the help gents. I feel so silly! I was cleaning my pots with the fat from a freshly fried kelbasa and applying it with a swatch of hair pulled from the mane of a dead horse. The Centralab pots could take that abuse but not the Asian pots. Next time I will make a poultice of WD-40 mixed with SS-25 and some Mobil synthetic gear oil and apply it with a reproduction R-390 Bristol spline wrench. Oh yes and then I will bead blast the interior of the pot case with walnut shells to get it nice and smooth. Or maybe I'll get some Caig Deoxit. Oh, one or the other. -- Richard Loken VE6BSV, Unix System Administrator : "Anybody can be a father Athabasca University : but you have to earn Athabasca, Alberta Canada : the title of 'daddy'" ** richardlo@admin.athabascau.ca ** : - Lynn Johnston ------------------------------ Message-ID: From: "Wilson Lamb" To: Old Tube Radios Subject: Fw: Pole Pig Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:37:13 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="----=_NextPart_000_007F_01C9966B.DAFCD6C0" This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_007F_01C9966B.DAFCD6C0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Does anyone know the likely original application of this pole pig? Weight is about 75 pounds, windings are 120, 120, 2400, 2400, so it would be used for 2400 or 4800V to 240 three wire service. The 240 side is about 10 ga wire, so maybe 7.5 KW?? The shape seems odd to have been made for an oil filled tank....looks more like it was meant to be air cooled, but who knows? It will make a heck of a plate supply! Wilson W4BOH ------=_NextPart_000_007F_01C9966B.DAFCD6C0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ---REMAINDER OF MESSAGE TRUNCATED--- * * This post contains a forbidden message format * * (such as an attached file, a v-card, HTML formatting) * * Mail Lists at theporch.com only accept PLAIN TEXT * * If your postings display this message your mail program * * is not set to send PLAIN TEXT ONLY and needs adjusting * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ------=_NextPart_000_007F_01C9966B.DAFCD6C0-- ------------------------------ Message-ID: <352DB571B5AC49029B3EBB14D5F12BC8@wilsonspc> From: "Wilson Lamb" To: Old Tube Radios Cc: Subject: Free Manual Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:12:15 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit This isn't a boatanchor manual, but I did use the unit to work on boatanchors. It's from the 70s, I think. B&K 283 2 1/2 digit multimeter. Good old meter, but I fried it with BA power! Book even has a schematic!! Best sob story gets it, free. Wilson W4BOH ------------------------------ Message-ID: <003501c996d7$348c8850$4100000a@CPQ10443900021> From: "Guido Santacana" To: Old Tube Radios Subject: TCS Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:25:39 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I just got a TCS receiver in need of TLC. Anyone has a manual or a copy of the manual? 73s Guido KP4FAR ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:49:50 -0800 (PST) From: Meyer Gottesman Subject: Meyer Gottesman re: Boatanchors wanted. To: Old Tube Radios MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Message-ID: <951272.88735.qm@web56702.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Hello group:=0A=0AI am interested in buying any or all of the following.=0A= =0AShould be in good condition but not look for a "museum piece"!!! Hi!=0A= =0Aa-T22/ARC-5 command transmitter (7.0 to 9.1 Mhz). The only mods accepted= :=0A=0A1-Removal of 28 volts internal relays.=0A2-Rewire heaters for 12 vol= ts.=0A3-Change RF output connector.=0A4-Change rear power connector.=0A=0Ab= -Wireless set 19 (WS 19) transceiver. 2.0 to 8.0 Mhz. Can be Mark II or Mar= k III version. I do not need the dynamotor, variocoupler,=A0 etc. If you do= have the extras, let me know.=0A=0Ac-Collins 51J-4 receiver.=0A=0AMeyer Go= ttesman, W6GIV=0AMacon, Ga=0ATel: (478) 741-1710.=0A=0A=0A=0A ------------------------------ MIME-Version: 1.0 Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:12:03 -0500 Message-ID: Subject: Re: TCS From: Chuck Grandgent To: Old Tube Radios Cc: Old Tube Radios Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary=0016e659f8c8d3179d0463b315f0 --0016e659f8c8d3179d0463b315f0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I don't have the one for the receiver, but I believe I do have the one (original, not a copy), for the transmitter, if anybody is really looking for that. Chuck, K1OM On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 6:25 PM, Guido Santacana wrote: > I just got a TCS receiver in need of TLC. Anyone has a manual or a copy of > the manual? > > 73s > Guido > KP4FAR > --0016e659f8c8d3179d0463b315f0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ---REMAINDER OF MESSAGE TRUNCATED--- * * This post contains a forbidden message format * * (such as an attached file, a v-card, HTML formatting) * * Mail Lists at theporch.com only accept PLAIN TEXT * * If your postings display this message your mail program * * is not set to send PLAIN TEXT ONLY and needs adjusting * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * --0016e659f8c8d3179d0463b315f0-- ------------------------------ From: WA5CAB@cs.com Message-ID: Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:46:21 EST Subject: Re: TCS To: Old Tube Radios MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="part1_c4a.483e38c7.36d5eedd_boundary" --part1_c4a.483e38c7.36d5eedd_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Guido, I have a reprint available of NAVSHIPS 900,291 on the TCS-7,9,10,11,12 for $33.50 plus shipping (284 pages and 12 foldouts). It would be usable on the 13 and 14. In a message dated 2/24/2009 5:26:55 PM Central Standard Time, laffitte@prtc.net writes: > I just got a TCS receiver in need of TLC. Anyone has a manual or a copy of > the manual? > > 73s > Guido > KP4FAR Robert Downs - Houston wa5cab dot com (Web Store) MVPA 9480 --part1_c4a.483e38c7.36d5eedd_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ---REMAINDER OF MESSAGE TRUNCATED--- * * This post contains a forbidden message format * * (such as an attached file, a v-card, HTML formatting) * * Mail Lists at theporch.com only accept PLAIN TEXT * * If your postings display this message your mail program * * is not set to send PLAIN TEXT ONLY and needs adjusting * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * --part1_c4a.483e38c7.36d5eedd_boundary-- ------------------------------ Message-ID: <0917FC04C00B4C6286D744A40BD67BD9@Rippen> From: "Soundval" To: Old Tube Radios Subject: What is it ??? Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:38:08 -0800 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I feel pretty sure its a converter. It has a crystal socket, and two RCA sockets. Has a standard-tube-type four prong plug. Is it homemade? Is it factory made for some specific equipment? If so, what? Gene, WB6SZS ------------------------------ Message-ID: <2146577.1235618450621.JavaMail.root@mswamui-bichon.atl.sa.earthlink.net> Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:20:50 -0500 (EST) From: Richard Dillman To: Old Tube Radios Subject: FA: PE-162-C Generator Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I've placed my new, unused PE-162-C generator, for use with the AN/GRC-9 radio, for auction on eBay. It comes complete with spares, tools, manuals and canvas cover. Please see: http://tinyurl.com/b45e2o RD ================================= Richard Dillman, W6AWO Chief Operator, Coast Station KSM Maritime Radio Historical Society http://www.radiomarine.org ================================= ------------------------------ Message-ID: <330600E7878548FBBDE28056D1468D29@Rippen> From: "Soundval" To: Old Tube Radios Subject: Re: What is it ??? with the picture this time Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:28:03 -0800 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit OOPs Forgot about the pictures: http://www.muchstuff.com/WHUT/WHUT-1.JPG http://www.muchstuff.com/WHUT/WHUT-2.JPG I feel pretty sure its a converter. It has a crystal socket, and two RCA sockets. Has a standard-tube-type four prong plug. Is it homemade? Is it factory made for some specific equipment? If so, what? http Gene, WB6SZS ------------------------------ Message-ID: <476D8433FE2349BC925FC5FC6CDAC0BA@raymond> From: "rjcote" To: Old Tube Radios Subject: Re: What is it ??? Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:02:22 -1000 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=response Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit What is What? You are refering to what, pray tell ----- Original Message ----- From: "Soundval" To: "Old Tube Radios" Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 4:38 PM Subject: What is it ??? >I feel pretty sure its a converter. > It has a crystal socket, and two RCA sockets. > Has a standard-tube-type four prong plug. > Is it homemade? > Is it factory made for some specific equipment? > If so, what? > > Gene, WB6SZS > ------------------------------ Message-ID: From: "David Stinson" To: Old Tube Radios Subject: Re: What is it ??? with the picture this time Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:26:07 -0600 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=response Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Almost certainly a home-brew converter for VHF. RF amp tube (small one), and converter tube. ------------------------------ From: Ed Zeranski To: Old Tube Radios Subject: Yuma Hamfest Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:08:08 -0800 (PST) MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Disposition: inline Message-Id: <20090226170808.9C2602819@courageux.cnc.net> Well, haven't been around for a while, spent a tad of time in the exciting = Middle East. Anyway, last weekend I got down to Yuma AZ for their hamfest. = Its small but worked out OK for me BA-wise. I already have a Viking II and = gave my second one to a friend who wanted a start-up AM station. I really d= idn't need another rig but a really clean Viking II for $100 was still uncl= aimed late Saturday so I adopted it. Nice shape, no dents, scratches, or ev= idence of conflagration and it came with: 1: A nice 122 VFO 2: The 1KW Johnson LP filter 3: DowKey 117vac ant relay 4: Original manuals Not a bad deal for a C note!!! It made the 'radio ramble' worthwhile. The r= est of the haul was a bag of RF connectors and adapters, a 20A DC supply fo= r the modern stuff, an updated copy of HRD. and a heavy duty spring/ball mo= bile mount with Hustler tip-over mast for $5. The 'new' Viking will live at our place in Borrego Springs(DM13tg) in the a= lt-shack where the palm trees help with a 160 loop. 73! EdZKG6UTS ------------------------------ Message-ID: <49A8523D.7030301@pacbell.net> Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:51:09 -0600 From: Dan Arney MIME-Version: 1.0 To: Old Tube Radios Subject: RE: Microswitch Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Hi Gang, After a 2 1/2 year battle with the redneck mayor and his cloned rednecks and over 10,000.00 in attorneys, PE, Plat Survey, variance fee, Permit fee. I finally got the permit with a bunch of restrictions. For me to proceed in Federal Court it would cost me at least 20 to 35 K of funds which I do not have. OOPS the micro switch I need is for the rotation limit switch for the prop pitch motor on the Skyneedle. It is a NC 2 terminal with a lever about 2 inches long and 1/4 wide. which got broken at the end of the switch. The switch is fine. Sylvia at Mouser no stock and with Microswitch they say no such number. The switch. says Microswitch Type Z and on the side it says WZ RL11. So if anyone has the switch or lever in your junque box or know where I can purchase 1 or 2 for spares. please let me know ASAP the base is poured and has cured for 10 days on 3/3/09. TIA, Hank KN6DI/5 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:43:49 -0800 (PST) From: Jerry Proc Subject: DAR DF set To: Old Tube Radios MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Message-ID: <389464.42359.qm@web90604.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hello Everyone, Does anyone hav any info or a photo of the DAR direction finding set? There are two things I am looking to confirm: 1) Was it a derivitave of the British FH-3 set? 2 Did the DAR use a CRT to display a bearing or was it the audio-null method? -- Regards, Jerry Proc E-mail: jerry7proc@yahoo.com __________________________________________________________________ Connect with friends from any web browser - no download required. Try the new Yahoo! Canada Messenger for the Web BETA at http://ca.messenger.yahoo.com/webmessengerpromo.php ------------------------------ From: WA5CAB@cs.com Message-ID: Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:49:46 EST Subject: Re: DAR DF set To: Old Tube Radios MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="part1_bcb.4694f10b.36d9d61a_boundary" --part1_bcb.4694f10b.36d9d61a_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Jerry, I have a fair quality reprint (the quality of the borrowed original wasn't great) available of the DAR Preliminary Instruction book. Yes, it is a modification of the FH-3 (manual says so explicitly in the introduction). Yes, it has a type 902 CRT null indicator. Unfortunately, although the prelim has photographs of most of the components, including several of the modified Marconi receiver, there is no photo of the CRT indicator unit, and no description (that a quick read-through turned up) of what the display looked like. In a message dated 2/27/2009 4:44:23 PM Central Standard Time, jerry7proc@yahoo.com writes: > Hello Everyone, > > Does anyone hav any info or a photo of the DAR direction finding set? > There are two things I am looking to confirm: > > 1) Was it a derivitave of the British FH-3 set? > 2 Did the DAR use a CRT to display a bearing or was it the audio-null > method? > > > -- > Regards, > Jerry Proc > E-mail: jerry7proc@yahoo.com > > Robert Downs - Houston wa5cab dot com (Web Store) MVPA 9480 --part1_bcb.4694f10b.36d9d61a_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ---REMAINDER OF MESSAGE TRUNCATED--- * * This post contains a forbidden message format * * (such as an attached file, a v-card, HTML formatting) * * Mail Lists at theporch.com only accept PLAIN TEXT * * If your postings display this message your mail program * * is not set to send PLAIN TEXT ONLY and needs adjusting * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * --part1_bcb.4694f10b.36d9d61a_boundary-- ------------------------------ End of BOATANCHORS Digest 4248 ******************************