Article: 322156 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: Slightly OT: Using radio tech to help study the Big Bang References: <1126106195.9617dd87120e4342837dcd672c8d00f1@teranews> Message-ID: Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2005 16:02:40 GMT Paul Dietenberger wrote: > The reason I thought of this group is the discussion about > the antenna array, and what the researchers had to do > to eliminate RFI in the neighborhood of the antennas. Yeah, it was an interesting read. Nice antenna array. Jeff -- "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." Benjamin Franklin "A life lived in fear is a life half lived." Tara Morice as Fran, from the movie "Strictly Ballroom" Article: 322157 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Microwave oven power From: Wayne Boatwright References: <8dednXP07uDTuoTeRVn-ig@aros.net> <1079-43193200-520@storefull-3252.bay.webtv.net> <95idnbY9058rp4TeRVn-1w@comcast.com> <1126098667.173422.77950@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: 7 Sep 2005 18:09:29 +0200 On Wed 07 Sep 2005 06:44:03a, Gordon Richmond wrote in rec.antiques.radio+phono: > Actually, it's not that simple. I might be reheating a cup of coffee, > and while that's going on, I sit down at the computer and get into > some work. So I would have to interrupt my train of though and flow of > work to get up and open the microwave door to silence the damn-fool > bleater. > > And it just plain isn't necessary. What's the worst-case scenario if > you leave an an item in the microwave for days on end after it's > cooked. So it spoils and smells up the place? A little clean-up job > will take care of that. > > This is a "feature" that ranks right up there with the key-in buzzer > on cars for the PITA quotient. > > Gordon Richmond LOL! You are easily perturbed. -- Wayne Boatwright *¿* ____________________________________________ Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day. Sam Goldwyn, 1882-1974 Article: 322158 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Looking for John Bartley From: k9uwaREMOVE@THISarrl.netSTUFF (John Goller, k9uwa) Message-ID: Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2005 16:42:28 GMT Anyone have an email address for John Bartley?.... thanks John k9uwa email addy for us is k9uwa at arrl dot net Article: 322159 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2005 12:47:31 -0400 From: -ex- Subject: Re: Looking for John Bartley References: Message-ID: <1d8d3$431f19a7$4232bd4f$7446@COQUI.NET> John Goller, k9uwa wrote: > Anyone have an email address for John Bartley?.... > > thanks > John k9uwa > > email addy for us is k9uwa at arrl dot net > > oldrad at sympatico dot ca Article: 322160 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: Another "Arts & Cra(p)fts" Project References: <1126104305.084232.262270@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> <1126110354.598792.115560@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2005 17:14:03 GMT David wrote: > The 2005-2006 catalog from AES has nine of them on the cover. I > wondered where they got them from..lol I thought I remembered seeing them on the cover. Jeff -- "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." Benjamin Franklin "A life lived in fear is a life half lived." Tara Morice as Fran, from the movie "Strictly Ballroom" Article: 322161 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Gary Tayman" References: <11ht4hd67fdqda9@corp.supernews.com> <1126097339.939455.283440@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1126098667.521276.267610@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1126099088.644237.169160@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Bob Denver gone Message-ID: <6gFTe.7412$Wd7.3164@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net> Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2005 17:16:50 GMT Actually they indeed did recharge the batteries. I recall several occasions where the professor kept filling the homemade batteries with some sort of juice to keep the radio going. -- Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical Sound Solutions For Classic Cars http://www.taymanelectrical.com "Steven" wrote in message news:1126099088.644237.169160@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com... >I think we went over that a couple of years ago. Nobody could seem to > ID this set properly, likely because it was probably a small AC table > set modified to look like it ran on batteries, and vague looking on > purpose. Were there any references during the show's run to if it was > transistorized or a tube set? I can't remember, but I never saw them > recharge any batteries either. The radio was a nameless prop for all > the futile rescue attempts not a real part of the show otherwise. > Article: 322162 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Gary Tayman" References: <1126106195.9617dd87120e4342837dcd672c8d00f1@teranews> Subject: Re: Slightly OT: Using radio tech to help study the Big Bang Message-ID: Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2005 17:22:37 GMT Theory: The entire universe began as a great big electrolytic, and a reverse static charge built up . . . -- Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical Sound Solutions For Classic Cars http://www.taymanelectrical.com "Jeffrey D Angus" wrote in message news:AaETe.10167$UE2.9505@tornado.socal.rr.com... > > > Paul Dietenberger wrote: >> The reason I thought of this group is the discussion about >> the antenna array, and what the researchers had to do >> to eliminate RFI in the neighborhood of the antennas. > > Yeah, it was an interesting read. Nice antenna array. > > Jeff > > -- > "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary > safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." Benjamin Franklin > "A life lived in fear is a life half lived." > Tara Morice as Fran, from the movie "Strictly Ballroom" Article: 322163 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Carter-K8VT Subject: Re: [O.T.] Re: Thanks for the reminder! References: <1125615837.168630.234920@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <8OqdnaFCFpNaU4reRVn-rw@adelphia.com> <1125669853.309991.125890@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2005 17:56:48 GMT Robert Murrell wrote: > "Carter-K8VT" wrote in message news:WS0Se.7955$sF6.3001@newssvr24.news.prodigy.net... >> AuroraOldRadios wrote: >> >> >>> Most reasonable people now believe our action was wrong. "Victory", yeah, that was stupid. But how do we get out of this >>> mess? > > > > In Californica maybe. The distinction between good and evil requires > setting absolutes, something a liberal can not do. Therefore, it is > OK if they attack us first, because we deserve it (moral > equivallency). Please check the header; that portion was written by "AuroraOldRadios", not me. Therefore I cannot respond. >> The short answer is: We don't. But wait...who ever said our >> administration *wants* to get out? >> >> As you pointed out above--- >> >> *BOGUS* reasons for the "war": >> >> --WMDs (even disavowed by the administration themselves in >> December, 2004) > > > > Even Clinton was pushing this one. And remember, he was the one who > fired on Osama first. Remember the "2 million dollar missle fired at > a ten dollar tent and hitting a camel in the butt." But Clinton is history, he's gone ,he's out of the picture and *he* didn't start the war. Thus, your response is a non sequitur. The current administration that *did* start the war (based on the WMD "excuse") actually admitted themselves in December of '04 that there *WERE NO WMDs*. This is a closed, non-debatable issue per the administration itself. Why are you beating a dead horse? [As an aside, Iraq is (or at least was) a sovereign nation and sovereign nations can have WMDs (even though Iraq didn't). There are at least a dozen and probably more nations out there that *do* have WMDs. Should we go to war with them?] >> --Saddam was a bad guy...(even though we may be fast approaching >> killing as many innocent Iraqis as Saddam ever did). > Tell that to the Kurds and the Shiites. Why don't you do some > research on the number of his citizens he killed with WMDs (chemical > weapons). Tell that to the innocent Iraqi civilians we killed. I'm not saying Saddam wasn't a bad guy, two bit tin horn dictator, but the world is full of those and you just can't invade every sovereign nation because of that. Again, we are fast approaching the point where we have killed as many or more innocent civilians than Saddam. I truly miss your point on this one unless you are trying to say that "two wrongs make a right". > Remember, the number of US troops killed has not yet > reached the number of Americans killed on 9/11. Huh? What does that have to do with anything? It has been widely acknowledged by media of all stripes that Iraq had *no* tie-in with 9/11. (other than in the most trivial way, like Saddam might have met Bin Laden. For that matter, look at the 1983 picture of a smiling Rumsfeld with his arm around Saddam). If I may refresh your memory, 15 of the 19 mad dog 9/11 crazies were from--are you ready?--Saudi Arabia! (and *none* from Iraq). Logic would seem to dictate that we should be at war with the Saudis, if anyone. >> --the fraudulent "yellowcake" scandal > Which (surprise) turned out to be true, but is a fact convieniently > ignored by the liberals. This IS a surprise. Even the "liberal" Wall Street Journal concedes the point that the whole yellowcake affair was indeed a fraud, based on a counterfeit document. It seems you are beating another dead horse. >> *REAL* reasons for us being in Iraq [1]: >> >> --A *fantastic* geopolitical location in the Middle East; a great strategic location for our bases. > > > > Lebenon would be a MUCH better location, Huh??? How did you get on the topic of Lebanon?? The war already is in Iraq, our kids are getting killed and maimed in Iraq. What in Heaven's name does Lebanon have to do with anything? >> --An oil reserve possibly as large as that in Saudi Arabia. > > > > Why didn't we just invade Veneuela if we wanted oil? We could have > just driven there. You missed the point--we didn't go there for *just* the oil. You have to look at the *entire package* of assets. >> --The largest supply of fresh water in the Middle East (Tigris and >> Euphrates rivers). > Well, I can't argue with that. But that area is the traditional > SOURCE of invading armies What is your point here? Just because something was that way in the past, it doesn't mean it has to be (or is) that way now. Again, look at the *entire* package--water, oil, strategic location, opportunity. >> Why don't we have an exit strategy? ... because with reasons like >> that, the administration *doesn't want* to exit. > I don't believe anyone ever thought that they would be slaughtering > their own kind. This is a point worthy of an entire debate on its own, but briefly... Some of the "insurgents" are really "freedom fighters", fighting against what they view as invaders and occupiers of their sovereign nation and thus, sadly, are bombing our troops. Probably what you and I would do if someone invaded *our* nation. Some others are "opportunist" terrorists coming in from other countries that are taking advantage of the situation and doing all they can to foment instability by bombing *everyone*. Unfortunately, our administration seems to have played right into the hands of Bin Laden by invading a sovereign Islamic nation and thus opening a real Pandora's Box. >> (Now if the administration could just find a way around all those inconvenient dead bodies and the maiming and crippling of our >> youth). > > > > No one said war was easy. Nor did anyone say we should go to war and invade a sovereign nation and have our kids maimed and killed based on bogus, trumped up reasons. Article: 322164 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Caveat Lector" References: <1126061061.221705.293410@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <1126099280.619069.133190@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> <1126109458.755085.291450@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Empire of the Air - The Men Who Made Radio Message-ID: <3lGTe.5982$mH.1245@fed1read07> Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 11:30:24 -0700 "Like a juicy page-turner, Ken Burns's two-hour documentary on the history of radio is packed with tantalizing ingredients: power, greed, broken friendships, narcissistic heroes, and tragic players." Highly recommended as is anything by Ken Burns See http://www.amazon.com/ Empire Of The Air - The Men Who Made Radio -- CL -- I doubt, therefore I might be ! Article: 322165 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: Microwave oven power Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 20:34:31 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <8dednXP07uDTuoTeRVn-ig@aros.net> <1079-43193200-520@storefull-3252.bay.webtv.net> <95idnbY9058rp4TeRVn-1w@comcast.com> In Gordon Richmond writes: >One pet peeve of mine concerning microwaves is that so many of them >like to "nag" you with a double-beep signal every minute or so once >they've done cooking an item, and the door has not been opened. I've had friends who store mugs of coffee in their microwave. They'd reheat a cup, then go off and do something else and forget about it. I'd go to use their microwave and find a cold cup of coffee inside. :) Perhaps this feature was designed for them. -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 322166 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: B Battery eliminator voltage controls From: haynes@alumni.uark.edu (Jim Haynes) Message-ID: Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2005 20:30:47 GMT I have a couple of old B-Battery eliminators. They have multi-turn controls on the front to adjust detector and intermediate amplifier plate voltages. One of these is broken open, and contains a bunch of silvery granular material. So I assume they work like a carbon microphone, compressing the material reduces the resistance. However they all show open circuit with an ohmmeter. Anybody know what these things are? -- jhhaynes at earthlink dot net Article: 322167 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Christian M. Mericle Subject: Re: Man Shocked with 2000 Volts/30 Sec. and lives Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2005 14:43:28 -0600 Message-ID: References: <1126112004.672851.265280@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> On 7 Sep 2005 09:53:24 -0700, "toxcrusadr" wrote: >http://apnews.excite.com/article/20050906/D8CF12200.html > >Ow! Ow! It hurts just to think about it. Let's be careful out there, >folks. Reminds me of the first electric chair. They lit the guy up w/ 2000 volts for 17 seconds or so. Didn't kill him so they zapped him for another 4 minutes. That did the job. -- Christian Article: 322168 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Buck Frobisher" Subject: Re: Man Shocked with 2000 Volts/30 Sec. and lives Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 17:00:13 -0400 Message-ID: <11hul7esqojpm1c@news.supernews.com> References: <1126112004.672851.265280@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> "Christian M. Mericle" wrote in message news:e5kuh1dovtke6229ior9a5ai6faqv3q64g@4ax.com... > Reminds me of the first electric chair. They lit the guy up w/ 2000 > volts for 17 seconds or so. Didn't kill him so they zapped him for > another 4 minutes. That did the job. > > -- Christian Yeah, I hate it when that happens. "Is he done yet, Ralph?" Article: 322169 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: foxtrot Subject: Question on fixing old TVs Message-ID: Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2005 21:08:10 GMT I have a Sentinel 400 TV that I am restoring and have a question about the high voltage caps in the deflection circuit of the 7JP4 tube. There are two .001 6kv and two .005 6kv oil filled caps that were very leaky. I replaced these with .001 10kv disc caps. I had to parallel several of these to get the .005. Set has a good bright picture, but there are vertical linearity problems and height of raster is only about 3 inches with foldover at top and bottom that cannot be adjusted out. All other paper caps were removed and some of the high ohms resistors in the vertical circuit were replaced. There is slight amount of hum bars in the picture, but jumping electrolytics with known good ones did not help. I have ran into similar problems with these deflection tvs and I wonder if using the ceramic discs is the problem? The schematic is in Sams #73 folder 11. John Article: 322170 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: foxtrot Subject: Re: Question on fixing old TVs Message-ID: References: <1126127627.319855.6000@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2005 21:41:11 GMT On 7 Sep 2005 14:13:47 -0700, "Steve McVoy" wrote: >Yes, that is the problem. You need to use tubular capacitors in the >vertical section. Where can I get 6KV tubular caps? Article: 322171 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: Microwave oven power Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 21:42:19 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <8dednXP07uDTuoTeRVn-ig@aros.net> <1079-43193200-520@storefull-3252.bay.webtv.net> <95idnbY9058rp4TeRVn-1w@comcast.com> <1126098667.173422.77950@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> In Tom Adkins writes: >To keep this more OT, does anyone actually use their >microwave for cooking? If not, there's other things you can do. "Unwise Microwave Oven Experiments": http://www.amasci.com/weird/microexp.html On a serious note, I like the way the guy worded the disclaimer at the top. Things like this can get people interested in physics. The carrot being that if you learn enough, you can do cool stuff! :) -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 322172 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: AntiqueRadios.com Server down? Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 21:43:42 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <5hsqh196kmhhogttmmotbo5j129geksu9a@4ax.com> <82d54$431e4e56$4232bdce$7706@COQUI.NET> <4NKdnWSGsPBm04PeRVn-3A@bresnan.com> <1126069867.072257.88680@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> <1126074393.515012.294620@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <81c93$431e8c02$4232bd26$13829@COQUI.NET> In <81c93$431e8c02$4232bd26$13829@COQUI.NET> -ex- writes: >tubbytwo wrote: >> Hacked, as in broken in to? Has someone gotten in to all our personal >> stuff, like nicknames, email addys or worse, our opinions? I sure hope >> not! I think Alan was just doing some house cleaning and tripped over >> the cord and unplugged the modem. >> >Maybe its fund-raising time again. Nah. That's when you get the "best of" posts repeated for a few weeks. -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 322173 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Gordon Richmond Subject: Re: Microwave oven power Message-ID: References: <8dednXP07uDTuoTeRVn-ig@aros.net> <1079-43193200-520@storefull-3252.bay.webtv.net> <95idnbY9058rp4TeRVn-1w@comcast.com> Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2005 21:49:39 GMT " I've had friends who store mugs of coffee in their microwave. They'd reheat a cup, then go off and do something else and forget about it. I'd go to use their microwave and find a cold cup of coffee inside. :) Perhaps this feature was designed for them." No doubt it was. Heck, I've done that myself. But when does the feature cease to be a helpful reminder and start becoming a nag? If the manufacturers made the reminder beep a switchable option, then those of us who don't want the irritation could switch it off. Gordon Richmond Article: 322174 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: primeuser Subject: Re: Temporary Wednesday night antiqueradios.com chatroom replacement Message-ID: <6mquh1l2pttlea8sdc0im8qrg9i28m8l11@4ax.com> References: <1126071225.186164.205280@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2005 22:35:16 GMT On 6 Sep 2005 22:33:45 -0700, "Mark M" wrote: >A temporary chatroom is up & running for those who might have >withdrawl. ;) > >Here is the adress: http://client0.sigmachat.com/sc.pl?id=108514 > >Not sure how many of the regulars or irregulars read the Newsgroup. > > >Hopefully the site will not be down too long thanks to a few pricks. > >Special thanks to Matthew Gillie for setting up the temporary room. > > >Mark M Thanks for setting this up! I'll be there tonight! Article: 322175 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: Empire of the Air Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 22:42:25 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <1126061061.221705.293410@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <1126099016.027676.66480@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> In <1126099016.027676.66480@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> "RadioGary" writes: >I highly recommend buying the DVD put out by PBS. It's available at >most bookstores in major areas, and online as well. No not selling a >product. Just as a suggestion. As an old radio collector I enjoy >digging it out and watching it every so often. It's an excellent >flick. Absolutely. The opening sequence alone of a lightning storm fading to a shot of a glowing audion is well worthwhile. -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 322176 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: Empire of the Air Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 22:45:00 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <1126061061.221705.293410@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <1126099280.619069.133190@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> <1126109458.755085.291450@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1126109897.860960.119980@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> In <1126109897.860960.119980@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> "Steven" writes: >Pioneer DV-C603 carousel that I've waited to buy at the pawn store for >over two months. Oof. Don't buy a carousel player, DVD or CD. I've never seen one that's not problematic, and they appear to be the cheapest of build. For the dubious feature of not having to walk a couple of feet every two hours or so you get a world of trouble. -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 322177 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: Man Shocked with 2000 Volts/30 Sec. and lives Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 22:57:56 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <1126112004.672851.265280@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <11hul7esqojpm1c@news.supernews.com> In <11hul7esqojpm1c@news.supernews.com> "Buck Frobisher" writes: >"Christian M. Mericle" wrote in message >news:e5kuh1dovtke6229ior9a5ai6faqv3q64g@4ax.com... >> Reminds me of the first electric chair. They lit the guy up w/ 2000 >> volts for 17 seconds or so. Didn't kill him so they zapped him for >> another 4 minutes. That did the job. >> >> -- Christian >Yeah, I hate it when that happens. "Is he done yet, Ralph?" Anybody remember the electric chairs for hotdogs? That gets my vote for the dumbest consumer appliance, ever. -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 322178 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "William R. Walsh" References: <8dednXP07uDTuoTeRVn-ig@aros.net> <1079-43193200-520@storefull-3252.bay.webtv.net> <95idnbY9058rp4TeRVn-1w@comcast.com> Subject: Re: Microwave oven power Message-ID: <1mKTe.315149$x96.173887@attbi_s72> Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2005 23:04:29 GMT Hi! > My own microwave at home doesn't do this, but most the new little ones > do. Disabling the beeper really doesn't address this problem. Yep...seen that. There's an otherwise very nice GE machine at work that does this little trick. I doubt that I can remove the beeper on it without getting into big trouble, so I either leave the room or hit "any key" on the keypad. That tends to shut it up. William Article: 322179 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "William R. Walsh" References: <8dednXP07uDTuoTeRVn-ig@aros.net> <1079-43193200-520@storefull-3252.bay.webtv.net> <95idnbY9058rp4TeRVn-1w@comcast.com> <1126098667.173422.77950@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Microwave oven power Message-ID: Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2005 23:09:12 GMT Hi! > I'm usually there at the end beep, so is seems like a useless feature. My mother, > on the other hand, has a habit heating coffee\tea or thawing meet and totally > forgetting about it. A fog horn sounding every few minutes would be suitable on her oven. I think my old GE oven has a nice compromise. It beeps three times a couple of seconds apart at the end and then that is it. I may not hear the first one, but the other beeps usually get my attention. > To keep this more OT, does anyone actually use their microwave for cooking? I do and > love it. Sort of. I have some recipe books from Amana and other microwave manufacturers. I have tried some of the items. That has been a long time ago though. Nowadays I use the temperature probe quite often to hold things at a certain temperature. It works nicely for that purpose. William Article: 322180 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: Man Shocked with 2000 Volts/30 Sec. and lives Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 23:16:00 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <1126112004.672851.265280@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <11hul7esqojpm1c@news.supernews.com> In "William Sommerwerck" writes: >> Anybody remember the electric chairs for hotdogs? That gets >> my vote for the dumbest consumer appliance, ever. >I don't know about dumb, but the hot dogs didn't taste very good -- >especially at the ends near the zinc-plated prongs. Well, yeah, that's why I called them dumb. Electrophoresis is not something you need in the kitchen. >There's a Carl & Jerry story about their homebrew version of such a device, >which apparently predates the Presto, Westinghous, et al, commercial >versions. Who's Carl & Jerry? I know who Tom & Jerry are, plus, of course, Ben & Jerry... -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 322181 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: Microwave oven power Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 23:17:29 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <8dednXP07uDTuoTeRVn-ig@aros.net> <1079-43193200-520@storefull-3252.bay.webtv.net> <95idnbY9058rp4TeRVn-1w@comcast.com> <1mKTe.315149$x96.173887@attbi_s72> In <1mKTe.315149$x96.173887@attbi_s72> "William R. Walsh" writes: >Yep...seen that. There's an otherwise very nice GE machine at work that does >this little trick. I doubt that I can remove the beeper on it without >getting into big trouble, Stuff in offices breaks all the time for mysterious reasons. :) -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 322182 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: Man Shocked with 2000 Volts/30 Sec. and lives References: <1126112004.672851.265280@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <11hul7esqojpm1c@news.supernews.com> Message-ID: <9XKTe.4177$Gh.2355@tornado.socal.rr.com> Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2005 23:44:05 GMT Tim Mullen wrote: > Anybody remember the electric chairs for hotdogs? That gets > my vote for the dumbest consumer appliance, ever. Ahhh, the "Hot Dogger." Probably the best wedding gift I received (the first time around.) Of course, once we opened the package, we HAD to see what happens when you leave the dogs in too long. First they sweat. Then they swell. Then they split. But your patience is rewarded. Then they dry out and start arcing internally before bursting into flames. Seems I remember putting an egg in my first microwave too. I'll be...They really DO explode and coat the inside of the oven with goo. Of course, if you let them cook for another minute, it's REALLY easy to clean up. Jeff -- "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." Benjamin Franklin "A life lived in fear is a life half lived." Tara Morice as Fran, from the movie "Strictly Ballroom" Article: 322183 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: Man Shocked with 2000 Volts/30 Sec. and lives References: <1126112004.672851.265280@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <11hul7esqojpm1c@news.supernews.com> Message-ID: Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2005 23:45:29 GMT Popular electronics I think. A regular pair of kids that had "exciting adventures" Jeff William Sommerwerck wrote: >>Who's Carl & Jerry? I know who Tom & Jerry are, plus, >>of course, Ben & Jerry... > > > How old are you? I'll leave it to someone else to explain... > > -- "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." Benjamin Franklin "A life lived in fear is a life half lived." Tara Morice as Fran, from the movie "Strictly Ballroom" Article: 322184 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Bob in Phx" References: <1126112004.672851.265280@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <11hul7esqojpm1c@news.supernews.com> Subject: Re: Man Shocked with 2000 Volts/30 Sec. and lives Message-ID: Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 17:46:41 -0700 We had a homebrewed one at a place I used to work at (the bank will remain nameless!!!) ... It was two forks, with an extension cord connected to each one. Then a small amount of friction tape (for safety). You got a hot dog from the fridge, plugged the forks into each end, then plugged in the extension cord... less then a minute later... A warm hot dog!!!! For further thrills, we had a coffee warmer that boiled the coffee in your cup. This was a calrod, bent into a circle and attached to an extension cord, no friction tape, but a ratty old wooden handle... Lots of fun in the old days (circa 1978).....I never got a shock, but I did get warm dogs for midnight shift dinner!!! bob in phx... "Tim Mullen" wrote in message news:dfnsbg$e5i$1@reader1.panix.com... > In "William Sommerwerck" > writes: > >>> Anybody remember the electric chairs for hotdogs? That gets >>> my vote for the dumbest consumer appliance, ever. > >>I don't know about dumb, but the hot dogs didn't taste very good -- >>especially at the ends near the zinc-plated prongs. > > Well, yeah, that's why I called them dumb. Electrophoresis > is not something you need in the kitchen. > >>There's a Carl & Jerry story about their homebrew version of such a >>device, >>which apparently predates the Presto, Westinghous, et al, commercial >>versions. > > Who's Carl & Jerry? I know who Tom & Jerry are, plus, of > course, Ben & Jerry... > > -- > Tim Mullen > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. > ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 322185 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "xrongor" Subject: Re: Off Topic but audio related: Dolby on DVD players vs. Prologic Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 19:36:32 -0600 Message-ID: References: <1126114817.963230.129510@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1126115107.688208.155960@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <7JGdnSpJhqdV6YLeRVn-gQ@comcast.com> "William Sommerwerck" wrote in message news:7JGdnSpJhqdV6YLeRVn-gQ@comcast.com... >> I'[m asking because I have 4.0 Surround and and RCA Prologic receiver >> and am tired of reading all sorts of lit. that doesn't sort out a lot, >> so do I have what I needed for my "new" DVD player? Those of you with >> them I could hope will help a newbie with the subject, 'cause I am >> ready to roll with it. Thanks. > > I just bought a top-end Sony DVD player (for a ridiculously low price, > because it was black). It includes a Dolby Pro-Logic decoder, a Dolby > Digital decoder, and a DTS decoder. Any of these will work with a 4.0 > system > _if_ you have speaker management, either in the receiver or player. This > player happens to have it. without actually looking at the thing, there are really only two possible scenareos. at best you can configure it in the dvd player to pump both l/r rears to one channel, and the sub through the lr mains. if it truly is a 4.0 system you only have inputs for l/r front, center, and rear with no sub. so by definition it wont have the required input jacks to downconvert a 5.1 signal and configuration at the amp is out. if you cannot adequately configure the speakers in the dvd player (most will allow a 2 channel stereo, but most wont let you specify things like no center channel and no sub, but some do...), you will be trying to find ways to stuff 2 rear channels into 1 on the receiver, and then trying to figure out where to put the sub output from the dvd player. at that point its probably best to just run it as a 2 channel stereo system and saving up for a 5.1 amp (which are cheap these days) randy Article: 322186 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "xrongor" Subject: Re: Empire of the Air Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 19:51:23 -0600 Message-ID: References: <1126061061.221705.293410@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <1126099280.619069.133190@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> <1126109458.755085.291450@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1126109897.860960.119980@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> "Tim Mullen" wrote in message news:dfnqhc$5jv$2@reader1.panix.com... > In <1126109897.860960.119980@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> "Steven" > writes: > >>Pioneer DV-C603 carousel that I've waited to buy at the pawn store for >>over two months. > > Oof. Don't buy a carousel player, DVD or CD. I've never seen > one that's not problematic, and they appear to be the cheapest of > build. For the dubious feature of not having to walk a couple of > feet every two hours or so you get a world of trouble. randys rule of music (no, really. these rules have existed for years): no matter how many cd's/tapes you have in your car, you've listened to them all and are sick of them. corrilary to randys rule of music: what you want to listen to right now has virtually no chance of being one of the 6 cd's in the changer right now and its 10 times more of a pain to put a cd in the changer than a single cd unit. randy Article: 322187 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Man Shocked with 2000 Volts/30 Sec. and lives From: Larry References: <1126112004.672851.265280@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2005 22:12:40 -0400 Steve J wrote in news:k4vuh1pirb81tnn1dklq4786t89b8fa8ks@4ax.com: > The first electric chair was right here in Auburn NY. I sat in the > copy they had here once. No one flipped the switch though (although > there are a couple of people here that I am sure wished they did). > > Hello, Auburn. I was born in Cortland, raised in Moravia at SE on Owasco...(c; Great place to be "from"....now live in Charleston, SC. (It snowed here 3 years ago for a few minutes...(c;) (Hurricane Ophelia will be here next week!) -- Larry Article: 322188 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Man Shocked with 2000 Volts/30 Sec. and lives From: Larry References: <1126112004.672851.265280@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1126136826.261135.159930@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2005 22:15:43 -0400 "AuroraOldRadios" wrote in news:1126136826.261135.159930@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com: > So you think stubbing your toe on the bed hurts? Wonder what he stubbed > his toe on? > The local police here have Tasers. They say the gangbangers call them > "the electric chair" and avoid them. I guess they will bring down even > the meanest, toughest dude. > > A little old lady in Rock Hill, SC, refused to leave a nursing home until they told her what they did with her friend. The nursing home called the cops who took their Tazers to this dangerous-looking geriatric woman of 80- something and killed her. Stupid cops should NOT be allowed around any voltage higher than 6V. -- Larry Article: 322189 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Microwave oven power From: Larry References: <8dednXP07uDTuoTeRVn-ig@aros.net> <1079-43193200-520@storefull-3252.bay.webtv.net> <95idnbY9058rp4TeRVn-1w@comcast.com> Message-ID: Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2005 22:18:45 -0400 "William R. Walsh" wrote in news:FjsTe.90112$084.62397@attbi_s22: > Fiddlesticks. Microwaves are long-lived devices. > > I agree. There's a vintage Amana Radarange in my kitchen that doesn't put out "warming" RF at 400W like the new ones. It puts out 2450 Mhz at 2.5KW! It COOKS food, not reheats it...(c; There's something wrong with any microwave oven that doesn't dim the lights in the living room when you press ON.....hee hee. -- Larry Article: 322190 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: Man Shocked with 2000 Volts/30 Sec. and lives Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 02:49:27 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <1126112004.672851.265280@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1126136826.261135.159930@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> In "Sal D'Ambra" writes: >The Comment about the electric hot dog cooker reminded me of something that >happened when I was in college getting my BSEE. My lab partner comes in and >has little burn spots all over his face and I ask him what happened. >He told me "Did you ever hear of those electric hot dog cookers which >connect the hot dog directly to 110VAC? Well I took some jumper clips and >nails at work the other day and yes, you can cook a hot dog in 60 seconds on >110 VAC. So I wondered what would happen if you double the voltage to 220. >At twice the voltage you should have four times the power and the hot dog >should cook in 15 seconds. >"So does it?" I asked >"Well it does. So then I thought about the 440 VAC mains. Doubling the >voltage again should cook the hot dog in 3.75 seconds." He answers >"So did it cook that fast?" I asked >"No it exploded and splashed me with boiling juice." he answered C|N>K! -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 322191 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Robert Sherrod Subject: Re: SW portable radios References: <1125952366.412833.39330@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <1125955770.106757.31390@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2005 02:56:33 GMT Hello, I can recommend the Grundig Mini 300 PE. It has analog tuning with digital frequency display and covers AM-FM and SW in 7 bands. It's sensitivity and selectivity are very good for the price. With the Sangean portable long-wire antenna, it's reception is improved, even indoors. More information can be found here: http://www.etoncorp.com/US/products/product.aspx?catID=2&subCatID=6&prodID=26 Overall, I believe the Mini 300 PE is a good value. Good features and specs in a small, affordable package. Later, Bobby Jeff, WB8NHV wrote: > Steven, > > The tuning is rather awkward on radios such as the small Grundigs and > Sangeans (with analog tuning; the ones with digital readout shouldn't > be that bad, and the receivers with direct-entry keypads ought to be > the easiest of all to bring right on any frequency). > > I don't know, myself, how one would go about changing the tuning rate > of a Grundig or Sangean with analog tuning. I would imagine the tuning > rate is pretty much set at the factory and is not easily altered. It is > very difficult, if possible at all, to alter the tuning rate of a > digital receiver if the set isn't designed for variable-rate tuning > (10, 5, 1 kHz, for example); some expensive SW receivers and many > amateur transceivers, however, are equipped for such fine tuning. The > large SW sets designed for shortwave listening and amateur use, such as > Hallicrafters, Hammarlund, etc. were in fact designed with either > mechanical or electrical bandspread tuning. The receiver in my first > ham radio station was a Hallicrafters SX101A (ham bands only) with a > gear-reduction tuning drive, which allowed for very fine tuning. This > set also had a crystal calibrator and a pointer reset control, both of > which were used to set the tuning indicator precisely on a known > frequency (usually WWV--the SX-101 had a separate receive-only WWV > position on the bandswitch). > > That you cannot receive WWV on even a small Grundig is interesting, > as these radios are built for distance (at least their older ones were; > I'm not sure about the newer SS receivers, as I've only owned one > Grundig--a model 2168 tube-operated table model, thirty years ago). > The only other thing I can think of (besides my next suggestion) is > that you may have been trying to hear WWV in the store, where there is > usually a great deal of computer CPU hash and other assorted > interference which will mask all but very strong signals. > > Are you trying to receive the station on, say, 5.0 MHz in the > daytime? Try WWV's 10, 15 or 20 MHz transmissions until sunset; one > should give you decent reception. After dark, the 5.0 MHz transmitter > should be audible. > > Kind regards, > > Jeff, WB8NHV > Fairport Harbor, Ohio USA > Article: 322192 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: Man Shocked with 2000 Volts/30 Sec. and lives Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 02:58:37 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <1126112004.672851.265280@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1126136826.261135.159930@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1126147951.749398.171300@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> In <1126147951.749398.171300@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> "Steven" writes: >C|N>K! >Is that a technical term? ============================================================================ panix5.panix.com>7% dict "C|N>K" 1 definition found >From Jargon File (4.3.1, 29 Jun 2001) [jargon]: C|N>K n. [Usenet] Coffee through Nose to Keyboard; that is, "I laughed so hard I {snarf}ed my coffee onto my keyboard.". Common on alt.fan.pratchett and {scary devil monastery}; recognized elsewhere. The Acronymphomania FAQ (http://www.lspace.org/faqs/acronym-faq.g.html) on alt.fan.pratchett recognizes variants such as T|N>K = `Tea through Nose to Keyboard' and C|N>S = `Coffee through Nose to Screen'. ============================================================================ N.B. "|" is the pipe symbol. "dict" is a very, very handy command that connects to various dictionary servers via RFC-2229, the dict protocol. See http://www.dict.org/oldindex.html -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 322193 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Robert Sherrod Subject: Re: SW portable radios References: <1125952366.412833.39330@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <1125955770.106757.31390@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <1126148780.440011.14240@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2005 03:09:34 GMT No. I mean the Mini 300 PE as I have it sitting right in front of me. The Mini 100 has a slide rule dial, the Mini 300 has a digital frequency display. Just follow the link to see what I am talking about. Bobby Steven wrote: > Are you sure you don't mean the Mini 100 PE? > Article: 322194 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: DaveW Subject: Re: Empire of the Air - The Men Who Made Radio References: <1126061061.221705.293410@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <1126099280.619069.133190@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> <1126109458.755085.291450@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <3lGTe.5982$mH.1245@fed1read07> Message-ID: <1rPTe.92$hB2.34@trnddc08> Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2005 04:51:09 GMT Caveat Lector wrote: > "Like a juicy page-turner, Ken Burns's two-hour documentary on the history > of radio is packed with tantalizing ingredients: power, greed, broken > friendships, narcissistic heroes, and tragic players." > > Highly recommended as is anything by Ken Burns > > See http://www.amazon.com/ > Empire Of The Air - The Men Who Made Radio > My absolute recomendation is: watch the program, then READ THE BOOK! Great as the Ken Burns show is, the book has sooooo much more! It is out of print, IICR, but may be in your local library and certainly turns up on ebay. Regards, DAve Article: 322195 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: DaveW Subject: Re: Man Shocked with 2000 Volts/30 Sec. and lives References: <1126112004.672851.265280@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <11hul7esqojpm1c@news.supernews.com> Message-ID: Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2005 04:56:18 GMT Tim Mullen wrote: > In <11hul7esqojpm1c@news.supernews.com> "Buck Frobisher" writes: > > >>"Christian M. Mericle" wrote in message >>news:e5kuh1dovtke6229ior9a5ai6faqv3q64g@4ax.com... >> >>>Reminds me of the first electric chair. They lit the guy up w/ 2000 >>>volts for 17 seconds or so. Didn't kill him so they zapped him for >>>another 4 minutes. That did the job. >>> >>>-- Christian > > >>Yeah, I hate it when that happens. "Is he done yet, Ralph?" > > > Anybody remember the electric chairs for hotdogs? That gets > my vote for the dumbest consumer appliance, ever. > I don't know. We had one when I was a kid. It cooked the hot dogs quickly and it had an interlock so you couldn't kill yourself. But, as Wm S. points out, the hot dogs didn't come out so good. No worse than boiling or steaming, except for a metallic taste near the ends, but for me, there's no point in a hot dog that has not been browned on a grill. Grilled onions and non-nasty-American-Cadmium yellow-mustard are almost mandatory. Regards, DAve Article: 322196 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "effi" Subject: Re: Bob Denver gone Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 01:42:35 -0500 Message-ID: <11hvnap7uu6fkf9@corp.supernews.com> References: <11ht4hd67fdqda9@corp.supernews.com> <1126097339.939455.283440@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> "Steven" wrote in message news:1126097339.939455.283440@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > It doesn't say when the bust was nor if it was related to his cancer. > I'd take it Bob was a private person who didn't want people fussing > over his problems as it detracted from his family life. http://www.marijuananews.com/marijuananews/cowan/a_year_in_the_life_of_marijuana_.htm " 6/4/98 Bob Denver, star of "Gilligan's Island," is arrested at his home for receiving one ounce of marijuana through the mail." Article: 322197 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Looking for John Bartley From: k9uwaREMOVE@THISarrl.netSTUFF (John Goller, k9uwa) References: <1d8d3$431f19a7$4232bd4f$7446@COQUI.NET> Message-ID: Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2005 12:37:29 GMT In article <1d8d3$431f19a7$4232bd4f$7446@COQUI.NET>, exray@coqui.net says... > > >John Goller, k9uwa wrote: > >> Anyone have an email address for John Bartley?.... Thanks Bill John k9uwa Article: 322198 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: How to install a computer into an old radio Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 06:37:25 -0600 Message-ID: <18566-43203085-214@storefull-3258.bay.webtv.net> References: Now someone stuff an old radio in a computer . Article: 322199 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: Empire of the Air - The Men Who Made Radio Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 06:44:46 -0600 Message-ID: <18568-4320323E-12@storefull-3258.bay.webtv.net> References: <1rPTe.92$hB2.34@trnddc08> I saw this last time it was on and recorded it . Very good show in deed I think its full of old music clips too . There is nothing wrong with many disc changer players . The 5 disk carrousel ones are the most dependable . Stay away from the real cheap brands . Article: 322200 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Nelson Gietz" References: <-eKdndx3YIwbOYLeRVn-rQ@comcast.com> Subject: Re: OT TV antenna rotor Message-ID: Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 08:21:22 -0700 "gb" wrote in message news:-eKdndx3YIwbOYLeRVn-rQ@comcast.com... > "Nelson Gietz" wrote in message > news:l%7Te.2466$qP3.25930@news1.mts.net... > > I've come into possession of a rotor that was used to swing a 16 foot deep > > fringe TV antenna. It seems in good shape, but the control box is gone. > > I > > figure it may have a use to swing a small solar panel array, but I'm > > wondering what voltage it used, and AC or DC? With the breadth of > > experience here, it seems someone should be able to give me an idea. The > > control cable was either four or five conductor... it's not here right > > now. > > Anyone? > > Nelson > > > Norm's Rotor Service (originally in Maryland) was sold last year to a group > in Alabama. Here is their web site - they survived the Katrina hurricane - > and the web site is still being hosted from New Orleans on reserve power ! > http://www.rotorservice.com/ > Thanks for the input, guys. This rotor may be a very old one. No brand on it now, and it's a rectangular kind of box rather than a bell configuration. I found Norm's site... quite a story about how they're dealing with the aftermath... but no sign of the rotor I have. Prolly have to check it further, maybe cut- and- try powering it up, if it's not just an old box of gears now. Nelson Article: 322201 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jm" References: <8dednXP07uDTuoTeRVn-ig@aros.net> <1079-43193200-520@storefull-3252.bay.webtv.net> <95idnbY9058rp4TeRVn-1w@comcast.com> <8mn0i1tt8jh0cs7i0r8a8tcl4lfulk00ji@4ax.com> Subject: Re: Microwave oven power Message-ID: Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 12:28:28 -0400 "Andy Cuffe" wrote in message news:8mn0i1tt8jh0cs7i0r8a8tcl4lfulk00ji@4ax.com... > On Wed, 07 Sep 2005 21:49:39 GMT, Gordon Richmond > wrote: > > >>If the manufacturers made the reminder beep a switchable option, then >>those of us who don't want the irritation could switch it off. >> > > Good idea. It seems that everything is designed for the stupidest > among us. > Andy Cuffe > > baltimora@psu.edu <-- Use this address until 12/31/2005 > > acuffe@gmail.com <-- Use this address after 12/31/2005 I don't know.... the reminder can be a good thing. Suppose you got busy or called to the phone and "forgot" you had an item in there - something that could very easily happen. You come back and it is cold or maybe the cook time was affected if a meal to be brought out, fussed with and placed back in. Those rush around days or crammed days are good for people to "forget" there is something in the oven. I use mine too for a timer when cooking on the stove. That way my mind is free to do other things. I can set the timer for say 3-5 minutes to check on a pan of boiling water - rather than forget about it and it boil down. I don't know - "I" get pretty involved in many things and for me - the timer is a blessing. And yes, there have been times I ignored it, usually when zapping coffee and had to reheat it. The use of the timer doesn't have to be for "stupid" people - but rather those who are constantly bombarded with other distractions. It is user - friendly - in my book. Speaking of Microwaves. I had a bag of popcorn which didn't pop correctly. Yep - the timer went off as set, but just about the time it did, I had smoke billowing out of the microwave. The bag had all but caught fire. Seems the bag got stuck and didn't rotate properly or open. Ever since then, I've had a hell of an odor in the microwave. I placed a box of Baking Soda in to try to absorb it, and though the odor is diminished about 50% - 75% but it is still there. Any ideas? Washing it out won't do it. I washed it down from all the grease - already which leaked out. The odor is from what got into the oven innards. jm Article: 322202 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "effi" Subject: Re: Bob Denver gone Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 11:30:18 -0500 Message-ID: <11i0poq7mhma3e9@corp.supernews.com> References: <11ht4hd67fdqda9@corp.supernews.com> <1126097339.939455.283440@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <11hvnap7uu6fkf9@corp.supernews.com> <1126167933.915545.304210@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> "Steven" wrote in message news:1126167933.915545.304210@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > The man was very embarrassed about it and has admitted freely that he > make a real big mistake. Must you be trashy and crucify a dead person > when there is noting to really squawk about? nothing trashy about facts nothing was insinuated you have something inside you that you want to project on others consider counseling, you will feel better afterwards, and less likely to lash out at those you don't know for making innocuous comments Article: 322203 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Gene" Subject: Contacting NostalgiaAir Date: 08 Sep 2005 13:19:25 EDT Message-ID: Hi, all: Help@NostalgiaAir.org bounces, anyone know how to get in touch with them? Thanks! -Gene Article: 322204 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "radionutz" Subject: SAMs wanted Message-ID: Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2005 18:16:17 GMT Hey; Does anyone out there have a SAMs 458 or AR11? I have a Motorola car radio from about 1947 with the only number that I can find being 301 and as near as I can tell it should be in one of the above sets. I have a few Sams but they only go back to 461. No help there. THANKS, DON -- Check out my web site at: www.home.earthlink.net/~dmign/index.htm Article: 322205 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: foxtrot Subject: Re: Question on fixing old TVs Message-ID: References: <1126127627.319855.6000@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2005 20:34:31 GMT On Wed, 7 Sep 2005 17:44:28 -0700, "Phil Nelson" wrote: >Another little footnote for future projects -- also avoid using ceramic >discs in horizontal circuits, where they may give you a case of the >"jitters." > >Phil Nelson > Thanks Phil, The horizontal on this set works much better than the vertical, but it is not perfect. The horizontal size is ok, but the vertical size is very compressed and folds over at top and bottom of the picture. The signal comes through good and a good picture could be had if I could fix the vertical. John Article: 322206 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Gene" Subject: Re: Contacting NostalgiaAir Date: 08 Sep 2005 17:01:42 EDT Message-ID: References: <1126200748.684472.300180@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> "Steven" wrote in message news:1126200748.684472.300180@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > What was the code and message you got back? This could well you why. > It was:"host sfp.rlan.net[209.114.210.166] said: 550 Addressee is unknown " I forgot that they are in Florida, are there still outages from Katrina that could affect them? I'll try the postmaster address and see what happens. Thanks! -Gene Article: 322207 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Gene" Subject: Re: Contacting NostalgiaAir Date: 08 Sep 2005 17:08:09 EDT Message-ID: References: <1126200748.684472.300180@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> "Gene" wrote in message news:dfq8rm$1o2@dispatch.concentric.net... > > "Steven" wrote in message > news:1126200748.684472.300180@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > > What was the code and message you got back? This could well you why. > > > It was:"host sfp.rlan.net[209.114.210.166] said: 550 Addressee is unknown " > > I forgot that they are in Florida, are there still outages from Katrina that > could affect them? > I'll try the postmaster address and see what happens. Thanks! > > -Gene > > Nope, webmaster and postmaster bounce also. Maybe I'll just try snail mail. Thanks everyone. Article: 322208 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: " Uncle Peter" Subject: Record Price for 9-tube Walton?? Message-ID: Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 17:32:59 -0400 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6557014566 Just proves that original, un-Frankensteined examples of these sets are becoming much harder to find, and desirable!! Original finish, original tags on box and chassis, clean and working = $$$$$$! Pete Article: 322209 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Brenda Ann" Subject: Re: O/T Stereo Amp KABOOOM Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 06:50:48 +0900 Message-ID: References: <1126171866.373844.140210@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1126192358.103414.202690@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> "Steven" wrote in message news:1126192358.103414.202690@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > You weren't playing "Bed of Roses", were you? > > I also recommend some Hank Thompson and Tom T Hall to compliment your > Statlers collection. Thanks for writing! > Way too much bass in Hank and Tom T.... I suggest that for longevity of speakers and ampifier, try some Marvin Rainwater.. no bass at all there. Of course, ear protection is recommended for long-term exposure. Article: 322210 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jm" References: <11ht4hd67fdqda9@corp.supernews.com> <1126097339.939455.283440@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <11hvnap7uu6fkf9@corp.supernews.com> <1126167933.915545.304210@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <11i0poq7mhma3e9@corp.supernews.com> Subject: Re: Bob Denver gone Message-ID: Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 18:01:14 -0400 "effi" wrote in message news:11i0poq7mhma3e9@corp.supernews.com... > "Steven" wrote in message > news:1126167933.915545.304210@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... >> The man was very embarrassed about it and has admitted freely that he >> make a real big mistake. Must you be trashy and crucify a dead person >> when there is noting to really squawk about? > > > nothing trashy about facts > > nothing was insinuated > > you have something inside you that you want to project on others > > consider counseling, you will feel better afterwards, and less likely to > lash out at those you don't know for making innocuous comments > effi, believe me - consider the source. Maybe you're not familiar with ole Stevie.... he appears to be in need of meds. As to counseling, I don't think Frued (sp?) himself could solve this dude's problems. jm Article: 322211 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2005 18:31:45 -0400 From: -ex- Subject: Re: How warm will a Iso Trans and a Variac get? References: Message-ID: Trey wrote: > All the items I need to build my Iso trans/variac setup should arrive > tomorrow. I was wondering how warm they get on average. My benches are > made of wood, and I would like to mount them to the bench, possibly mounting > the iso trans portion underneath. Any ideas? > > trey > > Don't know what size you bought and of course the load varies with the set under test. Suffice it to say, though, they should barely get warm. -Bill Article: 322212 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "effi" Subject: Re: Bob Denver gone Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 17:58:21 -0500 Message-ID: <11i1gg8nsbp9gb7@corp.supernews.com> References: <11ht4hd67fdqda9@corp.supernews.com> <1126097339.939455.283440@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <11hvnap7uu6fkf9@corp.supernews.com> <1126167933.915545.304210@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <11i0poq7mhma3e9@corp.supernews.com> "jm" wrote > effi, believe me - consider the source. Maybe you're not familiar with ole > Stevie.... he appears to be in need of meds. > As to counseling, I don't think Frued (sp?) himself could solve this > dude's problems. > > jm his depleted mental state is becoming obvious, he is talking to himself on here now, lashing out at anyone who tries to communicate with him sure sign of inadequate development Article: 322213 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: Contacting NostalgiaAir Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 23:00:06 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <1126200748.684472.300180@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> In "Gene" writes: >"Steven" wrote in message >news:1126200748.684472.300180@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... >> What was the code and message you got back? This could well you why. >> >It was:"host sfp.rlan.net[209.114.210.166] said: 550 Addressee is unknown " ^^^^^^^^^^^^ That's NostalgiaAir.com's primary mail exchanger: panix5.panix.com>10% nslookup -q=MX NostalgiaAir.com Server: 127.0.0.1 Address: 127.0.0.1#53 Non-authoritative answer: NostalgiaAir.com mail exchanger = 30 sf2.rlan.net. NostalgiaAir.com mail exchanger = 10 sfp.rlan.net. NostalgiaAir.com mail exchanger = 20 sf.rlan.net. So you reached the right machine, it just never heard of the user you were trying to mail. 500-series error codes are fatal, meaning don't bother trying again, you'll get the same answer insofar as the mail daemon is concerned. This does not, however, mean a human might not come along and add the user at a later date. See below. >I forgot that they are in Florida, are there still outages from Katrina that >could affect them? Shouldn't have anything to do with outages -- you got a successful connection to the correct destination. Maybe they didn't pay their bill? FWIW, I tried (by hand) both postmaster and webmaster names, which should ALWAYS be present (in fact, postmaster is REQUIRED) and they both failed. -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 322214 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: Contacting NostalgiaAir Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 23:06:52 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <1126200748.684472.300180@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1126215839.426275.301220@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> In <1126215839.426275.301220@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> "Steven" writes: >info is one of the latest ones, as is admin There's nothing special about these names as far as recommended practices go; they're just user names that may or may not be available. But "postmaster" MUST be available. If that doesn't work there's something very, very wrong. This is not to say there ain't some joints out there that don't accept "postmaster", but those people oughta be kicked in the head. Or, at least, kicked off the Internet. And some sites accept anything at that domain. That's called wildcarding. A friend of mine does that to her sites, but I prefer to keep seperate addy's. -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 322215 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: Record Price for 9-tube Walton?? Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 23:12:33 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: In " Uncle Peter" writes: >http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6557014566 >Just proves that original, un-Frankensteined examples of these >sets are becoming much harder to find, and desirable!! >Original finish, original tags on box and chassis, clean and working = >$$$$$$! Gorgeous. Beautiful condition. Are the tops normally "two tone" like this? http://i19.ebayimg.com/04/i/04/cd/6b/94_3.JPG I like that. I'd guess the slightly lighter top and sides wouldn't show up as well when not in direct sunlight, though. -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 322216 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2005 19:18:55 -0400 From: -ex- Subject: Re: Contacting NostalgiaAir References: <1126200748.684472.300180@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: <1097f$4320c6e4$4232bd4c$29067@COQUI.NET> Tim Mullen wrote: >>It was:"host sfp.rlan.net[209.114.210.166] said: 550 Addressee is unknown " > > > So you reached the right machine, it just never heard of > the user you were trying to mail. > > 500-series error codes are fatal, meaning don't bother > trying again, you'll get the same answer insofar as the > mail daemon is concerned. This does not, however, mean > a human might not come along and add the user at a later > date. See below. > > >>I forgot that they are in Florida, are there still outages from Katrina that >>could affect them? > > > Shouldn't have anything to do with outages -- you got > a successful connection to the correct destination. Maybe > they didn't pay their bill? FWIW, I tried (by hand) both > postmaster and webmaster names, which should ALWAYS be > present (in fact, postmaster is REQUIRED) and they both > failed. > I seem to recall that Richard moved the stuff after last year's hurricanes? Maybe he didn't setup all the email addresses that resolve to rlan.net. Try donations@nostalgiaair.com -Bill Article: 322217 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" References: <1126216425.375087.27910@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Almost made it safely... Message-ID: <7P3Ue.27626$mb4.4919@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com> Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2005 23:29:07 GMT wrote in message news:1126216425.375087.27910@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com... > I bought a TV set on eBay recently, and during my lunch break it > arrived. It was fully intact with no missing/broken pieces and I > presume it had an uneventful journey from Iowa to Texas until... > > The UPS guy tripped and dropped the box on my doorstep. > Damn, I hate when that happens. Neat trim behind that glass! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6204121506 I'm dealing with a similar problem. I bought a Predicta Tandem, had it shipped UPS, one box for the CRT assembly, another for the chassis cabinet assembly. The chassis box had been abused, and it dislodged the chassis >from it's wood cabinet, popping off the knobs and the shafts no longer align with the cabinet openings. No big deal there. Easy to straighten that out. The TV was wrapped once with bubble-wrap, then tossed in a box with foam peanuts. The other box containing the CRT got beat up also. The 23-inch tall unit was shipped in a butchered box only 24-1/2 inches tall. The wood base was directly in the bottom of the box, no wrap or foam under it. The box was then filled with some wrap, peanuts, and crumpled newspaper. The base of the top unit was shattered. Well, UPS picked up the set Tuesday. They had to take it in for evaluation of the damage claim. My route driver, who has always provided me with excellent service, couldn't believe how the idiots had packed this TV. He's sure that the damage was caused more by the bad packing, and that the transport wasn't the problem. He thought whoever packed it was going to have to assume responsibility for the damage. I agreed, then showed him that it had been packaged and shipped by the "UPS Store" in New Milford, CT. He expects someone will catch hell over this. Me, I want the set back, with an allowance for the damages. I am awaiting word on the decision from UPS as to what they will do. jim menning Article: 322218 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2005 19:34:36 -0400 From: -ex- Subject: Re: Almost made it safely... References: <1126216425.375087.27910@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> <7P3Ue.27626$mb4.4919@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com> Message-ID: jim menning wrote: > have to assume responsibility for the damage. I agreed, then showed him > that it had been packaged and shipped by the "UPS Store" in New Milford, CT. > He expects someone will catch hell over this. A thought occurs to me. Do the personnel at "UPS Store" franchises get any particular training on packing? -Bill Article: 322219 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: Contacting NostalgiaAir Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 23:34:57 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <1126200748.684472.300180@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1097f$4320c6e4$4232bd4c$29067@COQUI.NET> In <1097f$4320c6e4$4232bd4c$29067@COQUI.NET> -ex- writes: >I seem to recall that Richard moved the stuff after last year's >hurricanes? Maybe he didn't setup all the email addresses that resolve >to rlan.net. Try donations@nostalgiaair.com That doesn't work, either: ohtoo 53# telnet sfp.rlan.net 25 Trying 209.114.210.166... Connected to sfp.rlan.net. Escape character is '^]'. 220 209.114.210.166 running CrystalMail SMTP 0.5b helo gothicdigital.com 250 209.114.210.166 mail from: 250 OK rcpt to: 550 Addressee is unknown (donations@nostalgiaair.com) -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 322220 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" References: <1126216425.375087.27910@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> <7P3Ue.27626$mb4.4919@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com> Subject: Re: Almost made it safely... Message-ID: Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2005 23:37:43 GMT "-ex-" wrote in message news:f07d9$4320ca8d$4232bd7d$13335@COQUI.NET... > jim menning wrote: > > > > have to assume responsibility for the damage. I agreed, then showed him > > that it had been packaged and shipped by the "UPS Store" in New Milford, CT. > > He expects someone will catch hell over this. > > A thought occurs to me. > > Do the personnel at "UPS Store" franchises get any particular training > on packing? > I'm not sure, but I would think they'd be required to follow the UPS packing guidelines on their own website. jim menning Article: 322221 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" References: <11ht4hd67fdqda9@corp.supernews.com> <1126097339.939455.283440@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <11hvnap7uu6fkf9@corp.supernews.com> <1126167933.915545.304210@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <11i0poq7mhma3e9@corp.supernews.com> <1126219395.601240.288360@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Bob Denver gone Message-ID: Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2005 23:38:17 GMT "Steven" wrote in message news:1126219395.601240.288360@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com... > > > J M > JM > > JIM > > ME > MEN > > You and Jeff (Peter) are the only ones who try to apologize for me, > Jim? > Steven, here I am. I just received a phone call telling me to look at this thread, and also another one (about masturbating) where you accused me of posting in. Stick it up your ass you fuckwad! I am not the "jm" who posted here. Look at the headers, I post through Roadrunner. I've followed the advice of several others, and I have ignored your insane ramblings for some time now. Now you draw me back into it. Why don't you just fucking kill yourself and leave the rest of the world alone. jim menning Article: 322222 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: Almost made it safely... Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 23:39:57 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <1126216425.375087.27910@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> <7P3Ue.27626$mb4.4919@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com> In <7P3Ue.27626$mb4.4919@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com> "jim menning" writes: >Neat trim behind that glass! >http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6204121506 That is a bone-cool set. What's with the tongue depresser sticking out the back? Focus? :) >I'm dealing with a similar problem. I bought a Predicta Tandem, had it >shipped UPS, one box for the CRT assembly, another for the chassis cabinet >assembly. The chassis box had been abused, and it dislodged the chassis >from it's wood cabinet, popping off the knobs and the shafts no longer align >with the cabinet openings. No big deal there. Easy to straighten that out. They never seem to line up that well, anyway. I've got a Tandem, and the knobs are all just a little off. Not so far off that you can't get the knobs on the control shafts, but it might take a little bit of wiggling. -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 322223 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2005 19:40:33 -0400 From: -ex- Subject: Re: Contacting NostalgiaAir References: <1126200748.684472.300180@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1097f$4320c6e4$4232bd4c$29067@COQUI.NET> Message-ID: <7538e$4320cbf3$4232bd7d$13662@COQUI.NET> Tim Mullen wrote: > In <1097f$4320c6e4$4232bd4c$29067@COQUI.NET> -ex- writes: > > >>I seem to recall that Richard moved the stuff after last year's >>hurricanes? Maybe he didn't setup all the email addresses that resolve >>to rlan.net. Try donations@nostalgiaair.com > > > That doesn't work, either: Hmmm...that hurts. Tim, try running some of these addresses to dot org instead of dot com. He made some changes there also a year or so ago. -Bill Article: 322224 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Lou deGonzague Subject: Re: Using shellac to seal color copier prints. References: Message-ID: Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2005 23:52:13 GMT As a painter that has worked in the field for more than 35 years I can say with great certainty that shellac will alligator after a period of about 50 years or less. I have worked in many houses where it was used as a finish and it takes on a very lumpy appearance which is easily removed with alcohol. What I am trying to say if I had pics that I was trying to preserve for the future shellac would not be a good choice. Stewart Schooley wrote: > Last time I posted about photofinish here I got an e-mail from a member > who asked me not to stop posting about photofinish, so here is another one. > > In a recent thread on the Forum one guy mentioned he was making > photofinish paper that lasts 100 years so I figured he had an Epson > printer with Dura-Bright inks. Another in the thread asked about using > shellac as a sealer to isolate the silicone contamination in the color > copy prints. > > I had tried it before and reported negatively on it. But I began to > wonder if I had given shellac a fair test. After all, my first test with > spray can Minwax Polycrylic had some fish eye problems, but when I gave > it another good spray the fish eye disappeared. Also, I had tested the > shellac in Febuary, so another test was needed. > > I did the test today on Canon color copier prints. I used Zinsser's > Bullseye clear spray can shellac. There was some wind and I had to spray > close up. The directions on the can say to spray 8 to 10 inches away > from the surface or sags and runs may develop. I had some, but overall > it looked a little blotchy to me. Small blotches, but not fish eye. > > I used a 3M pad and #0000 steel wool to smooth out the shellac and then > gave it two coats of Watco spray can lacquer. I looks terrific. I'll > save the tests to see how it looks in the coming months, but I'll bet > there won't be any problems and that a properly applied and smoothed > coat of > shellac will be just the ticket for anyone who wants the benefits of > permanent inks and lacquer compatibility, and who doesn't really trust > Polycrylic on a radio. > > BTW, after 18 months the lacquer over Polycrylic on a color copier print > still looks the same. No problems whatsoever. > > Stewart > > > > > > Article: 322225 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: Contacting NostalgiaAir Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 00:04:35 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <1126200748.684472.300180@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1097f$4320c6e4$4232bd4c$29067@COQUI.NET> <7538e$4320cbf3$4232bd7d$13662@COQUI.NET> In <7538e$4320cbf3$4232bd7d$13662@COQUI.NET> -ex- writes: >Tim, try running some of these addresses to dot org instead of dot com. > He made some changes there also a year or so ago. You nailed it: Connected to sfp.rlan.net. Escape character is '^]'. 220 209.114.210.166 running CrystalMail SMTP 0.5b mail from: 250 OK rcpt to: 250 OK ...so hostmaster works... rcpt to: 550 Addressee is unknown (webmaster@nostalgiaair.org) rcpt to: 550 Addressee is unknown (postmaster@nostalgiaair.org) ...but neither webmaster nor postmaster do. Sigh. rcpt to: 250 OK Donations does, however. Some of that oughta go toward competent administration. :) 'Course, I should talk -- my site's been down for two days because they're building a restaurant on the first floor of my building, and either they cut thru my line or Verizon got in the basement and rearranged the wires in order of prettiest color. And, I never got around to setting up a secondary MX at my friend's place. Ah, well. -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 322226 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Carter-K8VT Subject: Re: Using shellac to seal color copier prints. References: Message-ID: <0y4Ue.104$au7.87@newssvr31.news.prodigy.com> Date: Fri, 09 Sep 2005 00:19:08 GMT Stewart Schooley wrote: > > I did the test today on Canon color copier prints. I used Zinsser's > Bullseye clear spray can shellac. There was some wind and I had to spray > close up. The directions on the can say to spray 8 to 10 inches away > from the surface or sags and runs may develop. I had some, but overall > it looked a little blotchy to me. Small blotches, but not fish eye. Fish eye has to do with surface tension and/or silicone. Shellac, if not actually hygroscopic, is certainly very sensitive to any kind of water/moisture. Shellac is also prone to "alligatoring"--look at many shellacked pre-1920s (before lacquer was in common use) radio cabinets. Needless to say, wind is no good nor is "spraying close up". I thought a typical "artist" type of fixative was Krylon Clear (tm), essentially spray lacquer. Try that on a calm day at the appropriate distance and I am sure you will have better luck. Article: 322227 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Ron in Radio Heaven Subject: Re: Almost made it safely... References: <1126216425.375087.27910@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> <7P3Ue.27626$mb4.4919@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com> Message-ID: Date: Fri, 09 Sep 2005 00:20:09 GMT Tim Mullen wrote: > That is a bone-cool set. I don't think I've ever heard that term before... Ron Article: 322228 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: Almost made it safely... Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 00:26:00 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <1126216425.375087.27910@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> <7P3Ue.27626$mb4.4919@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com> In Ron in Radio Heaven writes: >Tim Mullen wrote: >> That is a bone-cool set. >I don't think I've ever heard that term before... Heh. I picked it up from a friend from Chicago. She'd also end telephone conversations with "Easy" instead of "good-bye". Short for "Take it easy", I'd guess. I haven't adopted that mannerism, however. I don't have her voice, for one. :) -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 322229 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jm" References: <11ht4hd67fdqda9@corp.supernews.com> <1126097339.939455.283440@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <11hvnap7uu6fkf9@corp.supernews.com> <1126167933.915545.304210@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <11i0poq7mhma3e9@corp.supernews.com> <1126219395.601240.288360@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Bob Denver gone Message-ID: Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 20:25:40 -0400 "jim menning" wrote in message news:JX3Ue.27629$mb4.245@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com... > > "Steven" wrote in message > news:1126219395.601240.288360@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com... >> >> >> J M >> JM >> >> JIM >> >> ME >> MEN >> >> You and Jeff (Peter) are the only ones who try to apologize for me, >> Jim? >> > > > Steven, here I am. > > I just received a phone call telling me to look at this thread, and also > another one (about masturbating) where you accused me of posting in. > > Stick it up your ass you fuckwad! I am not the "jm" who posted here. > Look > at the headers, I post through Roadrunner. I've followed the advice of > several others, and I have ignored your insane ramblings for some time > now. > Now you draw me back into it. > > Why don't you just fucking kill yourself and leave the rest of the world > alone. > > jim menning > > Steven - get your shit together BOY - that was NOT written by Jim Menning as you seem to have accused him. It was written by ME - JM. Coincidence in letters yes, but does not mean it was anyone other than me. And as for MY opinion of you. I agree with Jim............ My apologies to "Jim Menning" for the confusion. JM - "NOT" JIM MENNING - so get it straight - you pigs ass. Many rumors at lycos.com should be many meds at psychos.com Article: 322230 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: Using shellac to seal color copier prints. References: Message-ID: Date: Fri, 09 Sep 2005 00:31:08 GMT Lou deGonzague wrote: > As a painter that has worked in the field for more than 35 years I can > say with great certainty that shellac will alligator after a period of > about 50 years or less. Heh, I see you've seen the finish on my 1909 Piano eh? Jeff -- "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." Benjamin Franklin "A life lived in fear is a life half lived." Tara Morice as Fran, from the movie "Strictly Ballroom" Article: 322231 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: Bob Denver gone References: <11ht4hd67fdqda9@corp.supernews.com> <1126097339.939455.283440@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <11hvnap7uu6fkf9@corp.supernews.com> <1126167933.915545.304210@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <11i0poq7mhma3e9@corp.supernews.com> <1126219395.601240.288360@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Fri, 09 Sep 2005 00:35:28 GMT jim menning wrote: > Steven, here I am. Welcome back Jim. Jeff -- "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." Benjamin Franklin "A life lived in fear is a life half lived." Tara Morice as Fran, from the movie "Strictly Ballroom" Article: 322232 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Paul Dietenberger" References: Subject: Re: Zenith Model Number & Value Please Message-ID: <1126226239.a80e1fba6e65bc66ae05932c6a291dd7@teranews> Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 19:37:16 -0500 12-U-158 Value: $1000+, even unrestored. paul "graham" wrote in message news:Hq-dnQ6a8LX6Kr3eRVn-rA@comcast.com... Article: 322233 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Joe Farkas Subject: Pilot Radio, Models X1452, -1453 Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2005 19:37:18 -0500 Message-ID: I picked up this early 1940 am/sw portable, the X-1453 that predates the TO Clipper by almost 2 years. This version covers 2 to 6 MHz. The Riders schematic hints at a 12 MHz upper limit on the X-1452. Anyone have any info on these pair? Unusual circuit, including 262"kc" IF, relay/inductors in power supply, lamp for AC operation, etc. Article: 322234 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jm" References: <1126216425.375087.27910@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Almost made it safely... Message-ID: Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 20:39:52 -0400 wrote in message news:1126216425.375087.27910@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com... >I bought a TV set on eBay recently, and during my lunch break it > arrived. It was fully intact with no missing/broken pieces and I > presume it had an uneventful journey from Iowa to Texas until... > > The UPS guy tripped and dropped the box on my doorstep. > > The TV set landed on its face, as I discovered upon unpacking it. While > the set was still intact, one of the knobs broke and the power/volume > control was forced back into the TV set and broke loose. The force of > the drop also dislodged the power transformer from its mounting > bracket, as well as loosening the CRT socket. > > > Things like this really frustrate me. I cannot believe that the package > made it all the way here only to get dropped right in front of my eyes. > > > 73, > > Tim > In my experience in shipping a few Computer monitors or other items which were fragile as to controls, I placed a layer or two of foam on the front where they were most fragile. I placed foam pieces which "cupped" the controls, to avoid them being jammed just as yours were. I must wonder if the UPS store did anything to protect the CRT at least - at all. To leave it open with just peanuts or paper around it seems woefully inadequate. JM Article: 322235 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Nelson Gietz" References: <8dednXP07uDTuoTeRVn-ig@aros.net> <1079-43193200-520@storefull-3252.bay.webtv.net> <95idnbY9058rp4TeRVn-1w@comcast.com> <8mn0i1tt8jh0cs7i0r8a8tcl4lfulk00ji@4ax.com> Subject: Re: Microwave oven power Message-ID: Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 19:43:43 -0700 "jm" wrote in message news:SDZTe.33815$Tf5.13005@newsread1.mlpsca01.us.to.verio.net... > "Andy Cuffe" wrote in message > news:8mn0i1tt8jh0cs7i0r8a8tcl4lfulk00ji@4ax.com... > > On Wed, 07 Sep 2005 21:49:39 GMT, Gordon Richmond > > wrote: > > > > > >>If the manufacturers made the reminder beep a switchable option, then > >>those of us who don't want the irritation could switch it off. > >> > > > > Good idea. It seems that everything is designed for the stupidest > > among us. > > Andy Cuffe > > > > baltimora@psu.edu <-- Use this address until 12/31/2005 > > > > acuffe@gmail.com <-- Use this address after 12/31/2005 > > I don't know.... the reminder can be a good thing. Suppose you got busy or > called to the phone and "forgot" you had an item in there - something that > could very easily happen. You come back and it is cold or maybe the cook > time was affected if a meal to be brought out, fussed with and placed back > in. Those rush around days or crammed days are good for people to "forget" > there is something in the oven. > I use mine too for a timer when cooking on the stove. That way my mind is > free to do other things. I can set the timer for say 3-5 minutes to check on > a pan of boiling water - rather than forget about it and it boil down. I > don't know - "I" get pretty involved in many things and for me - the timer > is a blessing. And yes, there have been times I ignored it, usually when > zapping coffee and had to reheat it. The use of the timer doesn't have to be > for "stupid" people - but rather those who are constantly bombarded with > other distractions. It is user - friendly - in my book. > > Speaking of Microwaves. I had a bag of popcorn which didn't pop correctly. > Yep - the timer went off as set, but just about the time it did, I had smoke > billowing out of the microwave. The bag had all but caught fire. Seems the > bag got stuck and didn't rotate properly or open. Ever since then, I've had > a hell of an odor in the microwave. I placed a box of Baking Soda in to try > to absorb it, and though the odor is diminished about 50% - 75% but it is > still there. Any ideas? Washing it out won't do it. I washed it down from > all the grease - already which leaked out. The odor is from what got into > the oven innards. > > jm jm, My mother had a fridge that was left closed and shut off with a pound of hamburger in it for a week plus... She got some activated charcoal, put it in an aluminium pan, and parked it in the fridge. Took it out every couple of days and baked the smell off the charcoal in the oven, then put it back in the fridge. The fridge now smells great (as fridges go) and the smell didn't mess up the oven. Forget how long she kept it up. Nelson Article: 322236 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Paul Dietenberger" References: Subject: Re: Contacting NostalgiaAir Message-ID: <1126226845.f76046d098fcab48a832d4df6eab7191@teranews> Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 19:47:22 -0500 Nobody tried webstaff@nostalgiaair.org? It's right on the home page and is an valid recipient name. paul "Gene" wrote in message news:dfprqt$1o3@dispatch.concentric.net... > Hi, all: > Help@NostalgiaAir.org bounces, anyone know how to get in touch > with them? Thanks! > -Gene > > Article: 322237 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2005 20:49:32 -0400 From: -ex- Subject: Re: Almost made it safely... References: <1126216425.375087.27910@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> <7P3Ue.27626$mb4.4919@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com> Message-ID: Ron in Radio Heaven wrote: > Tim Mullen wrote: > >> That is a bone-cool set. > > > I don't think I've ever heard that term before... > > Ron > Tim is in Neeew Yark City! The term will become familiar in Charlotte in a decade or so :) -Bill Article: 322238 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jm" References: <8dednXP07uDTuoTeRVn-ig@aros.net> <1079-43193200-520@storefull-3252.bay.webtv.net> <95idnbY9058rp4TeRVn-1w@comcast.com> <8mn0i1tt8jh0cs7i0r8a8tcl4lfulk00ji@4ax.com> Subject: Re: Microwave oven power Message-ID: Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 20:51:53 -0400 "Nelson Gietz" wrote in message news:ER4Ue.2908$qP3.30855@news1.mts.net... > > "jm" wrote in message > news:SDZTe.33815$Tf5.13005@newsread1.mlpsca01.us.to.verio.net... >> "Andy Cuffe" wrote in message >> news:8mn0i1tt8jh0cs7i0r8a8tcl4lfulk00ji@4ax.com... >> > On Wed, 07 Sep 2005 21:49:39 GMT, Gordon Richmond >> > wrote: >> > >> > >> >>If the manufacturers made the reminder beep a switchable option, then >> >>those of us who don't want the irritation could switch it off. >> >> >> > >> > Good idea. It seems that everything is designed for the stupidest >> > among us. >> > Andy Cuffe >> > >> > baltimora@psu.edu <-- Use this address until 12/31/2005 >> > >> > acuffe@gmail.com <-- Use this address after 12/31/2005 >> >> I don't know.... the reminder can be a good thing. Suppose you got busy >> or >> called to the phone and "forgot" you had an item in there - something >> that >> could very easily happen. You come back and it is cold or maybe the cook >> time was affected if a meal to be brought out, fussed with and placed >> back >> in. Those rush around days or crammed days are good for people to >> "forget" >> there is something in the oven. >> I use mine too for a timer when cooking on the stove. That way my mind is >> free to do other things. I can set the timer for say 3-5 minutes to check > on >> a pan of boiling water - rather than forget about it and it boil down. I >> don't know - "I" get pretty involved in many things and for me - the >> timer >> is a blessing. And yes, there have been times I ignored it, usually when >> zapping coffee and had to reheat it. The use of the timer doesn't have to > be >> for "stupid" people - but rather those who are constantly bombarded with >> other distractions. It is user - friendly - in my book. >> >> Speaking of Microwaves. I had a bag of popcorn which didn't pop >> correctly. >> Yep - the timer went off as set, but just about the time it did, I had > smoke >> billowing out of the microwave. The bag had all but caught fire. Seems >> the >> bag got stuck and didn't rotate properly or open. Ever since then, I've > had >> a hell of an odor in the microwave. I placed a box of Baking Soda in to > try >> to absorb it, and though the odor is diminished about 50% - 75% but it is >> still there. Any ideas? Washing it out won't do it. I washed it down from >> all the grease - already which leaked out. The odor is from what got into >> the oven innards. >> >> jm > > jm, > My mother had a fridge that was left closed and shut off with a pound > of > hamburger in it for a week plus... > She got some activated charcoal, put it in an aluminium pan, and parked > it in the fridge. Took it out every couple of days and baked the smell > off > the charcoal in the oven, then put it back in the fridge. The fridge now > smells great (as fridges go) and the smell didn't mess up the oven. > Forget > how long she kept it up. > Nelson > > Hmmmm - thanks, will have to give it a shot. JM Article: 322239 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Paul Dietenberger" References: <1126216425.375087.27910@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> <7P3Ue.27626$mb4.4919@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com> Subject: Re: Almost made it safely... Message-ID: <1126227376.14635a84de3946c03aff7c41d726dfb1@teranews> Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 19:56:13 -0500 "jim menning" wrote in message news:bX3Ue.27628$mb4.17390@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com... > > Do the personnel at "UPS Store" franchises get any particular training > > on packing? > I'm not sure, but I would think they'd be required to follow the UPS packing > guidelines on their own website. I took a printer to the UPS Store down the street last week for packing and shipping because I didn't feel like going to the trouble myself (it was a Xerox Phaser 860 - if you've seen one, you know how big & heavy they are...) Anyway. The guy wrapped it all over with a couple layers of bubble wrap, got the smallest box they had that would hold it well (was at least 8" bigger than the printer in every dimension) filled it halfway with foam peanuts, put the printer in, and filled the rest of the box with peanuts. Took a whole big bag of peanuts to do the job. Then taped it shut with several layers of tape. Not a bad job. I wasn't displeased. That's not to say it's going to survive the trip, but the work was certainly not slipshod. JM2c -paul Article: 322240 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: Contacting NostalgiaAir Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 00:57:26 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <1126226845.f76046d098fcab48a832d4df6eab7191@teranews> In <1126226845.f76046d098fcab48a832d4df6eab7191@teranews> "Paul Dietenberger" writes: >Nobody tried webstaff@nostalgiaair.org? It's right on the home page and is >an valid recipient name. Heh, not me! I never even looked at the web page. My part in all this was speaking SMTP. But things like "webstaff" send me around the bend. Why not use what's always been used, "webmaster"? Why-oh-why do people insist on coming up with their own incompatible solutions when perfectly good ones already exist? Sheer perversity? Argh! -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 322241 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: Almost made it safely... Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 00:59:38 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <1126216425.375087.27910@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> <7P3Ue.27626$mb4.4919@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com> In -ex- writes: >Tim is in Neeew Yark City! The term will become familiar in Charlotte >in a decade or so :) Right about when folks using "webstaff" have moved on to "meshmaster". :) :) -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 322242 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: Almost made it safely... Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 01:03:35 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <1126216425.375087.27910@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> <7P3Ue.27626$mb4.4919@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com> <1126227376.14635a84de3946c03aff7c41d726dfb1@teranews> In <1126227376.14635a84de3946c03aff7c41d726dfb1@teranews> "Paul Dietenberger" writes: >I took a printer to the UPS Store down the street last week for packing and >shipping because I didn't feel like going to the trouble myself (it was a >Xerox Phaser 860 - if you've seen one, you know how big & heavy they are...) Yeah, I've got a Phaser 750DP. Cost me more to ship it from California than I paid for the printer! Makes a great extra chair in the shop, tho'. -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 322243 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2005 21:03:34 -0400 From: -ex- Subject: Re: Pilot Radio, Models X1452, -1453 References: Message-ID: Joe Farkas wrote: > I picked up this early 1940 am/sw portable, the X-1453 that predates > the TO Clipper by almost 2 years. This version covers 2 to 6 MHz. > The Riders schematic hints at a 12 MHz upper limit on the X-1452. > Anyone have any info on these pair? Unusual circuit, including > 262"kc" IF, relay/inductors in power supply, lamp for AC operation, > etc. > Thats an unique set in several ways. For starters, simply being a prewar SW capable suitcase set. On the other hand, a 262 IF isn't very appropriate for SW and I wonder how/why they did this...particularly up to 12 Mcs.? That said, those typewritten notes in Riders about IF freqs have been known to be inaccurate on occasion. The relay scheme seems to be a way of idiot-proofing the set for incorrect battery connection. Interesting that they did that. All-in-all it looks like a good set. RF amp stage, push-pull audio out. It would be interesting to see how it stacks up against the prewar TO. I suspect it would probably kick butt. -Bill Article: 322244 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Gary Tayman" References: Subject: Re: Using shellac to seal color copier prints. Message-ID: Date: Fri, 09 Sep 2005 01:09:36 GMT The inks used in ink-jet and bubble-jet printers can fade in sunlight. However the toner used in Canon CLC series copiers is pretty good in that respect. I've been a Product Specialist for Canon CLC's for many years, only quitting recently to run the radio business full time. When the original CLC first came out (sometimes called the CLC-1 or CLC-100), a customer downtown made two copies of a bright poster, heavy with yellows and reds. He put one in the store window, and put the other one in a file. Two years later he compared them side by side, and found hardly any difference. If I'm not mistaken, that copy is still in the store window and still looks good. All of the later Canon CLC products, such as the 500, 550, 7--/800, 1150, etc., use the same toner material. It is finer and has a different charge than the CLC-1, but it is pretty much the same. I'm not sure of what the Canon Color Imagerunner toners are like, or whether other brands will act the same way, but in all my years of working with CLC products, I have never seen a faded copy. "Stewart Schooley" wrote in message news:lMGdnWQDZ9pMV73eRVn-rg@bright.net... > Last time I posted about photofinish here I got an e-mail from a member > who asked me not to stop posting about photofinish, so here is another > one. > > In a recent thread on the Forum one guy mentioned he was making > photofinish paper that lasts 100 years so I figured he had an Epson > printer with Dura-Bright inks. Another in the thread asked about using > shellac as a sealer to isolate the silicone contamination in the color > copy prints. > > I had tried it before and reported negatively on it. But I began to > wonder if I had given shellac a fair test. After all, my first test with > spray can Minwax Polycrylic had some fish eye problems, but when I gave > it another good spray the fish eye disappeared. Also, I had tested the > shellac in Febuary, so another test was needed. > > I did the test today on Canon color copier prints. I used Zinsser's > Bullseye clear spray can shellac. There was some wind and I had to spray > close up. The directions on the can say to spray 8 to 10 inches away > from the surface or sags and runs may develop. I had some, but overall > it looked a little blotchy to me. Small blotches, but not fish eye. > > I used a 3M pad and #0000 steel wool to smooth out the shellac and then > gave it two coats of Watco spray can lacquer. I looks terrific. I'll > save the tests to see how it looks in the coming months, but I'll bet > there won't be any problems and that a properly applied and smoothed coat > of > shellac will be just the ticket for anyone who wants the benefits of > permanent inks and lacquer compatibility, and who doesn't really trust > Polycrylic on a radio. > > BTW, after 18 months the lacquer over Polycrylic on a color copier print > still looks the same. No problems whatsoever. > > Stewart > > > > > > Article: 322245 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Keith Park" References: <1126219152.065726.267160@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Record Price for 9-tube Walton?? Message-ID: Date: Fri, 09 Sep 2005 01:10:48 GMT And a recapped set can be a butcherjob under there! A proper original resto, includes all restuffed caps, and as stated... the correct Zenith tubes. I find that the original Zenith paper caps are often still quite functional when used in less stressful parts of the circuit, Zenith sourced quality parts! Keith "AuroraOldRadios" wrote in message news:1126219152.065726.267160@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com... > Didn't have a 6T5 or Zenith-branded G tubes, either. Still proves the > point that an original condition anything should get top dollar. > Article: 322246 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Gary Tayman" References: Subject: Re: Using shellac to seal color copier prints. Message-ID: <2k5Ue.7630$4P5.760@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net> Date: Fri, 09 Sep 2005 01:12:30 GMT I might add one more tidbit to this -- the CLC series machines will copy onto transparencies -- and of course you can design a pattern or photo and have it printed to a CLC -- on a transparency. Think about this when you need to make a certain type of radio dial . . . -- Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical Sound Solutions For Classic Cars http://www.taymanelectrical.com "Gary Tayman" wrote in message news:kh5Ue.7628$4P5.2157@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net... > The inks used in ink-jet and bubble-jet printers can fade in sunlight. > However the toner used in Canon CLC series copiers is pretty good in that > respect. I've been a Product Specialist for Canon CLC's for many years, > only quitting recently to run the radio business full time. When the > original CLC first came out (sometimes called the CLC-1 or CLC-100), a > customer downtown made two copies of a bright poster, heavy with yellows > and reds. He put one in the store window, and put the other one in a > file. Two years later he compared them side by side, and found hardly any > difference. If I'm not mistaken, that copy is still in the store window > and still looks good. > > All of the later Canon CLC products, such as the 500, 550, 7--/800, 1150, > etc., use the same toner material. It is finer and has a different charge > than the CLC-1, but it is pretty much the same. I'm not sure of what the > Canon Color Imagerunner toners are like, or whether other brands will act > the same way, but in all my years of working with CLC products, I have > never seen a faded copy. > > > "Stewart Schooley" wrote in message > news:lMGdnWQDZ9pMV73eRVn-rg@bright.net... >> Last time I posted about photofinish here I got an e-mail from a member >> who asked me not to stop posting about photofinish, so here is another >> one. >> >> In a recent thread on the Forum one guy mentioned he was making >> photofinish paper that lasts 100 years so I figured he had an Epson >> printer with Dura-Bright inks. Another in the thread asked about using >> shellac as a sealer to isolate the silicone contamination in the color >> copy prints. >> >> I had tried it before and reported negatively on it. But I began to >> wonder if I had given shellac a fair test. After all, my first test with >> spray can Minwax Polycrylic had some fish eye problems, but when I gave >> it another good spray the fish eye disappeared. Also, I had tested the >> shellac in Febuary, so another test was needed. >> >> I did the test today on Canon color copier prints. I used Zinsser's >> Bullseye clear spray can shellac. There was some wind and I had to spray >> close up. The directions on the can say to spray 8 to 10 inches away >> from the surface or sags and runs may develop. I had some, but overall >> it looked a little blotchy to me. Small blotches, but not fish eye. >> >> I used a 3M pad and #0000 steel wool to smooth out the shellac and then >> gave it two coats of Watco spray can lacquer. I looks terrific. I'll >> save the tests to see how it looks in the coming months, but I'll bet >> there won't be any problems and that a properly applied and smoothed coat >> of >> shellac will be just the ticket for anyone who wants the benefits of >> permanent inks and lacquer compatibility, and who doesn't really trust >> Polycrylic on a radio. >> >> BTW, after 18 months the lacquer over Polycrylic on a color copier print >> still looks the same. No problems whatsoever. >> >> Stewart >> >> >> >> >> >> > > Article: 322247 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: " Uncle Peter" References: <4YNRe.11553$p%3.45671@typhoon.sonic.net> <1126227343.964351.115480@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Global warming? More flooded radios, eh? But people are more important. Message-ID: Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 21:15:26 -0400 "Eddie Brimer" wrote in message news:1126227343.964351.115480@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com... > lets look at global warming from a common sense perspective (imagine > that). centuries ago, the fossil fuel lay dormant in the earth. it was > the same temperature as the earth. now we pump it form the earth, > refine it and burn it. yes, FIRE. going down the road, you car ignites > about 2000 controled fires a minute. burning a gallon of gas about > every 20 minutes. now we are taking a cool substance, setting fire to > it and burning it up. we do it millions of times a minute all over the > world. how can anyone say that this doesn't in some way increase the > temperature of the air around us? let's be real guys. ever grab a > muffler? > eddie I can't really tell if you're joking or being serious here?? I hope you are kidding. The amount of heat released by burning carbon based fuels pales in comparision to the sun's solar heating of the earth. That heat energy would be quickly lost, regardless. The alledged concern is the effect of carbon dioxide gases trapping heat energy so it isn't lost into space, resulting in a so-called green house effect. Pete Article: 322248 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: HPGrn Subject: Re: Contacting NostalgiaAir Message-ID: References: <1126226845.f76046d098fcab48a832d4df6eab7191@teranews> Date: Fri, 09 Sep 2005 01:21:49 GMT On Fri, 9 Sep 2005 00:57:26 +0000 (UTC), Tim Mullen wrote: >In <1126226845.f76046d098fcab48a832d4df6eab7191@teranews> "Paul Dietenberger" writes: > >>Nobody tried webstaff@nostalgiaair.org? It's right on the home page and is >>an valid recipient name. > > Heh, not me! I never even looked at the web page. My part >in all this was speaking SMTP. > > But things like "webstaff" send me around the bend. Why not >use what's always been used, "webmaster"? Why-oh-why do people >insist on coming up with their own incompatible solutions when >perfectly good ones already exist? Sheer perversity? Argh! Try: http://www.nostalgiaair.org/ I was just on it.... Article: 322249 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: " Uncle Peter" References: <1126112004.672851.265280@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1126136826.261135.159930@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Man Shocked with 2000 Volts/30 Sec. and lives Message-ID: Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 21:26:51 -0400 "Larry" wrote in message > A little old lady in Rock Hill, SC, refused to leave a nursing home until > they told her what they did with her friend. The nursing home called the > cops who took their Tazers to this dangerous-looking geriatric woman of 80- > something and killed her. > > Stupid cops should NOT be allowed around any voltage higher than 6V. > > -- > Larry Geezus Larry! Try and get the FACTS before posting this bullshit on a newsgroup. 1: she was 75 years old. 2: she was stunned, not killed. Not that I'm justifying the action, but how about some FACTS and less BS? Pete Article: 322251 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Paul Dietenberger" References: <1126226845.f76046d098fcab48a832d4df6eab7191@teranews> Subject: Re: Contacting NostalgiaAir (drifting OT) Message-ID: <1126231102.91e99091da364bbac9f12d50a8dd13a8@teranews> Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 20:58:06 -0500 "Tim Mullen" wrote in message news:dfqmlm$dm0$1@reader1.panix.com... > But things like "webstaff" send me around the bend. Why not > use what's always been used, "webmaster"? Why-oh-why do people > insist on coming up with their own incompatible solutions when > perfectly good ones already exist? Sheer perversity? Argh! How about "sitegod"? That could be a good one. I don't know why people seem to go out of the way to not follow the standards sometimes. I may be a complete failure as a network admin :-), but even *I* remembered to set up the webmaster e-mail account when the mktg. dpt. put our company website up several years ago. And of course we have a postmaster account too. (Unfortunately, I'm the postmaster.....Thank $deity_of_choice for corporate anti-spam software.) paul Article: 322252 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Man Shocked with 2000 Volts/30 Sec. and lives From: Larry References: <1126112004.672851.265280@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1126136826.261135.159930@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2005 22:00:09 -0400 " Uncle Peter" wrote in news:xx5Ue.74497$DW1.67214@fed1read06: > Not that I'm justifying the action, but how about some > FACTS and less BS? > > Hmm...paper he said she had heart attack writhing around on the floor with 50KV zapping her body. Fact remains - Cops shouldn't have over 6V. They zapped little kids in a lot of places with this damned thing. These are the same cops that pointed the 10Ghz radar transmitter at the back of their skulls so you couldn't see the antennas. We're paying bigtime benefits for cataracts and blindness, now. They STILL have radar transmitters INSIDE police cars blasting RF in their faces bouncing off the windscreen at 23 Ghz! -- Larry Article: 322254 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: Contacting NostalgiaAir (drifting OT) Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 02:02:28 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <1126226845.f76046d098fcab48a832d4df6eab7191@teranews> <1126231102.91e99091da364bbac9f12d50a8dd13a8@teranews> In <1126231102.91e99091da364bbac9f12d50a8dd13a8@teranews> "Paul Dietenberger" writes: >How about "sitegod"? That could be a good one. BOFH. :) You know about the bofh.* hierarchy, don't you? -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 322256 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: " Uncle Peter" References: <1126112004.672851.265280@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1126136826.261135.159930@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Man Shocked with 2000 Volts/30 Sec. and lives Message-ID: Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 22:07:09 -0400 "Larry" wrote in message news:Xns96CBDF6F5694Fnoone@63.223.7.253... > " Uncle Peter" wrote in > news:xx5Ue.74497$DW1.67214@fed1read06: > > > Not that I'm justifying the action, but how about some > > FACTS and less BS? > > > > > > Hmm...paper he said she had heart attack writhing around on the floor with > 50KV zapping her body. > > Fact remains - Cops shouldn't have over 6V. They zapped little kids in a > lot of places with this damned thing. > > These are the same cops that pointed the 10Ghz radar transmitter at the > back of their skulls so you couldn't see the antennas. We're paying > bigtime benefits for cataracts and blindness, now. They STILL have radar > transmitters INSIDE police cars blasting RF in their faces bouncing off the > windscreen at 23 Ghz! > > -- > Larry Which paper was that in Larry? Certainly not this one: http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2005-01-29-taser_x.htm?csp=34 Or, any of the other 50 news releases relating to the story. Nothing about a heart attack. Only that she is planning to sue. Where are the cops zapping little kids? Source??? BTW, what kind of range did those cops get by shooting 10 GHz signals their heads? More fish stories. The guns only radiate when the trigger is depressed. Article: 322257 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Shawn K Subject: Re: Using shellac to seal color copier prints. References: Message-ID: Date: Fri, 09 Sep 2005 02:08:19 GMT Hi Stewart, I have been following your posts with interest. I service color photocopiers for a living, so I would suggest that you try to print your images on a color copier from Konica Minolta, if you can find one, the Bizhub C350 or C351, CF2002, CF3102, or the Kyocera KMC-2030, KMC-3130, or the KMC-2230. These machines are all built by Konica, and do not use silicon oil in the fuser section, so you won't have the contamination problem. Shawn K www.thisoldradio.com Stewart Schooley wrote: > Last time I posted about photofinish here I got an e-mail from a member > who asked me not to stop posting about photofinish, so here is another one. > > In a recent thread on the Forum one guy mentioned he was making > photofinish paper that lasts 100 years so I figured he had an Epson > printer with Dura-Bright inks. Another in the thread asked about using > shellac as a sealer to isolate the silicone contamination in the color > copy prints. > > I had tried it before and reported negatively on it. But I began to > wonder if I had given shellac a fair test. After all, my first test with > spray can Minwax Polycrylic had some fish eye problems, but when I gave > it another good spray the fish eye disappeared. Also, I had tested the > shellac in Febuary, so another test was needed. > > I did the test today on Canon color copier prints. I used Zinsser's > Bullseye clear spray can shellac. There was some wind and I had to spray > close up. The directions on the can say to spray 8 to 10 inches away > from the surface or sags and runs may develop. I had some, but overall > it l