Article: 102251 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "jim menning" References: <444bb31e_4@newsfeed.slurp.net> Subject: Re: FS: HEATHKIT IM5284 Multimeter - UNBUILT - Message-ID: Date: Mon, 01 May 2006 04:55:42 GMT "jim menning" wrote in message news:ljU2g.3274$1J4.198@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com... > > "Bill Turner" wrote in message > news:444bb31e_4@newsfeed.slurp.net... >> >> >> Wise up, guys. Unbuilt Heathkits are collector's items, far more >> valuable than a built one. >> >> Bill, W6WRT >> > > Yep. Just keep watching this one: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6624140065 > > My guess at the final bid: $707.63 > > jim menning > > > Darn, I was a little short. Winning bid: $787.77. But I'm still not surprised by that. jim menning Article: 102252 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "al goss" References: <13d5g.8701$tT.1999@news01.roc.ny> Subject: Re: AF-68 , S-20R, Hallic. spkrs Message-ID: Date: Mon, 01 May 2006 12:50:18 GMT Have offers for AF-68 & p.s. & doc's run up to $100. + shipping--any one else before I sell? al k2erg "al goss" wrote in message news:13d5g.8701$tT.1999@news01.roc.ny... > Multi-Elmac AF-68: 80-6M AM-CW, built-in Vfo or xtal control, 6146A, 50w > output, with home made p.s., tested with it--only needs relay or such to > allow Zero Beat Vfo function, vfo needs calibrate. pix available $90. + > shipping. 1 cosmetic flaw on left top chrome of front panel. > Hallic. S-20R, front panel is great but--UPS dropped it--cabinet is > warpped 1/4" and needs to be straightened. $75 + ship. Pix available. > 2 Hallic. spkrs don't know models: 1 has Tone switch on front upper left > ( memories of SX-62 match). Other is plain but large 15" or so. > Reasonable offers after pix viewing. pix of both available. > Need this stuff to go, no futher interest due marginal health ---or will > be donated to local AWA auction. > k2erg@arrl.net 'al' > > Article: 102253 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Brian Hill" Subject: FS Books Message-ID: <99o5g.7$Fx2.6@fe04.lga> Date: Mon, 1 May 2006 08:36:10 -0500 All prices add Media Mail Shipping from 55992. Audel's Radioman's Guide (1944) 880pg $15: http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/book2.jpg Coyne Applied Practical Radio Books, Vol 1-5 $10: http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/book3.jpg http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/book4.jpg Audel's New Electric Library, Vol 1-11 (1942) complete $40: http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/book5.jpg Note: The following Riders can be purchased as a set for $20 Rider's on Volume control (1936) $5: Rider's on D-C Voltage distribution in Radio Receivers (1936) $5 Rider's on Resonance & Alignment (1936) $5: Rider's on AC currents in Radio Receivers (1936) $5: Rider's Frequency Modulation (1940) $5 Radio Mfgs of the 20s, Douglas: Vol #1 $20 hardback w/jacket http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/201.jpg Vol #2 $40 hardback w/jacket http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/202.jpg Vol #3 $20 softback http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/203.jpg Radio Servicing, Theory and Practice Abraham Marcus (1948) 750pg $10 Radio Physics Course, Ghirardi (1933) 972pg Pline has rip. $10 Electrical Essentials of Radio, Slurzberg Osterheld (1944) 529pg $10 Reply to: brianehill@HATcharter.net Remove the HAT before replying! Regards B.H. Brian's Radio Universe http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/500.htm Article: 102254 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Brian Hill" References: <99o5g.7$Fx2.6@fe04.lga> Subject: Re: FS Books Message-ID: Date: Mon, 1 May 2006 08:39:25 -0500 PS Guys I prefer Pay Pal if you can swing it. I have a very hard time getting to the bank sometimes. But I will take your chks and MOs if its not possible. Thanks Article: 102255 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Brian Hill" Subject: FS Chinese type 139 set Message-ID: Date: Mon, 1 May 2006 09:29:53 -0500 NOS never been fired up. I removed it from it's factory packing. It's essentially brand new. Made around 1970. I believe these were also used by the Vietcong during the war. It includes two sets of headphones and the radio has two jacks also. it has a complete extra set of new tubes and fuses etc... All its carrying straps and accessories bag are in new condition. All leather is new and pliable. Very nice unit. $200 http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/radio1.jpg http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/radio2.jpg http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/radio3.jpg http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/radio4.jpg http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/radio5.jpg http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/radio6.jpg http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/radio7.jpg http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/radio8.jpg http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/radio9.jpg http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/radio10.jpg http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/radio11.jpg http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/radio12.jpg Add Shipping from 55992 for 25lbs. Regards B.H. Brian's Radio Universe http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/500.htm Article: 102256 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Brian Hill" References: Subject: Re: FS Chinese type 139 set Message-ID: <9Zo5g.10$PN3.7@fe05.lga> Date: Mon, 1 May 2006 09:31:38 -0500 Reply to: brianehill@HATcharter.net Remove the HAT before replying! Regards B.H. Brian's Radio Universe http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/500.htm Article: 102257 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Tom" Subject: FA: Vintage WRL Globe FCL-1 "Speech Booster" - RARE Message-ID: Date: Mon, 01 May 2006 16:02:21 GMT An interesting accessory designed and built by WRL for the Globe "Scout" and "Hi-Bander" series. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=9720352662 Ends this Sunday, May-07-06 16:39:16 PDT (23:39:16 GMT/UTC). Tnx fer looking. Vy 73 es best dx de Tom NØJMY . . Article: 102258 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "al goss" References: <13d5g.8701$tT.1999@news01.roc.ny> Subject: Re: AF-68 , S-20R, Hallic. spkrs Message-ID: Date: Mon, 01 May 2006 16:16:37 GMT AF-68 & p.s. sold locally. tnx 73 Al "al goss" wrote in message news:13d5g.8701$tT.1999@news01.roc.ny... > Multi-Elmac AF-68: 80-6M AM-CW, built-in Vfo or xtal control, 6146A, 50w > output, with home made p.s., tested with it--only needs relay or such to > allow Zero Beat Vfo function, vfo needs calibrate. pix available $90. + > shipping. 1 cosmetic flaw on left top chrome of front panel. > Hallic. S-20R, front panel is great but--UPS dropped it--cabinet is > warpped 1/4" and needs to be straightened. $75 + ship. Pix available. > 2 Hallic. spkrs don't know models: 1 has Tone switch on front upper left > ( memories of SX-62 match). Other is plain but large 15" or so. > Reasonable offers after pix viewing. pix of both available. > Need this stuff to go, no futher interest due marginal health ---or will > be donated to local AWA auction. > k2erg@arrl.net 'al' > > Article: 102259 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "al goss" Subject: FS: HEATH HG-10 & DX-35 Message-ID: Date: Mon, 01 May 2006 16:20:43 GMT More house / shack cleaning : HG-10 = $75. shipped DX-35 = $90. shipped Can do pix if needed . k2erg@arrl.net or 'reply'. Article: 102260 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "al goss" Subject: FS: Hallic spkrs: Message-ID: Date: Mon, 01 May 2006 16:23:18 GMT More shack cleaning: R-42 $75. + ship, match SX-62? R-46A $65. + ship both good condx, can do pix for what ever they tell. k2erg@arrl.net or 'reply' Article: 102261 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "al goss" Subject: FS: 4-125A x 7 Message-ID: <7at5g.8783$tT.6508@news01.roc.ny> Date: Mon, 01 May 2006 19:18:27 GMT Yes qty 7 these tubes, glass looks very clear, have no way to test . Best offer > $60. all 7 + ship cost. Were held as back up for a 2M PA that used 2 in PP to strip-line. PA not used many many years, now have plans to install Russian tetrodes into PA. 4-125A's are now 'excess'. k2erg@arrl.net Article: 102262 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Radio Subject: FA: SWAN 1200-W CYGNET AMPLIFIER Message-ID: Date: Mon, 01 May 2006 17:46:45 -0500 SWAN 1200-W CYGNET AMPLIFIER http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=9720712890 Article: 102263 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Benjamaniac" Subject: Hammarlund HQ-170 Telechron clock Date: Mon, 1 May 2006 18:34:50 -0600 Message-ID: I have a Hammarlund HQ-170 receiver that I'm going to start on here shortly, but it was one that was originally bought without the optional Telechron clock, so all it has is the lens there showing the Hammarlund emblem. Does anyone know if replacement clocks are available, or does anyone have one they'd be willing to sell ?? Thanks, Ben Article: 102264 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Charlie Hugg" Subject: Needed Antirsu RG52A Receiver Manual Message-ID: Date: Mon, 1 May 2006 22:48:01 -0500 Anyone have a source for a manual for an Anritsu RG52A Receiver? Thanks, Charlie Hugg, K5MBX ______________________________ See my Signal/One, Collins & Drake Photo Galleries and my Hallicrafters Virtual Museum at http://hug-a-bug.com Article: 102265 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Bill Mutch Subject: Re: Hammarlund HQ-170 Telechron clock Date: Tue, 02 May 2006 11:46:43 -0400 Message-ID: References: Benjamaniac wrote: > I have a Hammarlund HQ-170 receiver that I'm going to start on here > shortly, but it was one that was originally bought without the optional > Telechron clock, so all it has is the lens there showing the Hammarlund > emblem. Does anyone know if replacement clocks are available, they were. or does anyone > have one they'd be willing to sell ?? do a Deja-News search. Someone had offered them on this newsgroup a couple of years ago, but I don't remember the details. > Thanks, > Ben > > Article: 102266 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Charlie Hugg" Subject: FA Excellent Heathkit SB-221 HF Amplifier Message-ID: <_jQ5g.63909$gE.27772@dukeread06> Date: Tue, 2 May 2006 16:39:23 -0500 Please see my auctions which include a excellent Heathkit SB-221 Amp, plus an Anritsu RG52A and a Mackey Model 3030A Shortwave/Marine Receivers. The Anritsu RG52A is about as rare as they get. It is a $6000 Commercial Radio >from one of the top electronic firms in Japan. This one is near Mint. Thanks, Charlie Hugg, Abilene, Texas. http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZhugQ2daQ2dbug ________________________________ See my Signal/One, Collins & Drake Photo Galleries and my Hallicrafters Virtual Museum at http://hug-a-bug.com Article: 102267 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Charlie Hugg" Subject: FA Excellent Heathkit SB-221 amp and Pro Anritsu and Mackey Receivers Message-ID: Date: Tue, 2 May 2006 16:41:48 -0500 Please see my auctions which include a super nice Heathkit SB-221 amp and Anritsu RG52A and Mackey Model 3030A Shortwave/Marine Receivers. The Anritsu RG52A is about as rare as they get. It is a $6000 Commercial Radio from one of the top electronic firms in Japan. This one is near Mint. Thanks, Charlie Hugg, Abilene, Texas. http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZhugQ2daQ2dbug ______________________________ See my Signal/One, Collins & Drake Photo Galleries and my Hallicrafters Virtual Museum at http://hug-a-bug.com Article: 102268 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "kh" Message-ID: <0QMXZWh9EdSr-pn2-EXFYELvkgpIg@localhost> Subject: mini boat anchor discussion list and photo site. Date: 3 May 2006 02:32:33 +0100 The discussion list is at groups.yahoo.com/group/mini-radio There are pictures of two mini-DX-60's being built. These are scratch built radios, like tuna-tin or other QRP transmitters but put in doll-sized cabinets. de ah6gi/4 -- Article: 102269 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "PJ" Subject: Lots of ads Message-ID: Date: Wed, 03 May 2006 03:09:30 GMT I'm thinking that this group has become a swap list for the professional hawkers. Oh well. I guess I have nothing better to "ad." PJ Article: 102270 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Dave Heil Subject: Re: Hammarlund HQ-170 Telechron clock References: Message-ID: Date: Wed, 03 May 2006 03:45:23 GMT Benjamaniac wrote: > I have a Hammarlund HQ-170 receiver that I'm going to start on here > shortly, but it was one that was originally bought without the optional > Telechron clock, so all it has is the lens there showing the Hammarlund > emblem. Does anyone know if replacement clocks are available, or does anyone > have one they'd be willing to sell ?? > Thanks, > Ben > Ben, I bought an HQ-180 without a clock. If you'll do a google search on Hammarlund clock, you'll come up with a site which has two versions of the Hammarlund clock face. You can print it on photo paper. I bought a 24-hour movement from an internet site. Your choice of hands is included. It doesn't turn anything off or on but it looks sharp and all I'll have to do is change a battery every couple of years. 73, Dave Heil K8MN Article: 102271 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Phil Nelson" References: Subject: Re: Lots of ads Date: Tue, 2 May 2006 21:55:14 -0700 Message-ID: > this list has been this way for years. Sadly. I'm old enough to remember when people discussed interesting topics relating to boatanchors in this group. Now it's not worth tuning in more than two or three times a month . . . if that. If you filter out all the FA and FS garbage, there's nothing left to read. Regards, Phil Nelson Phil's Old Radios http://antiqueradio.org/index.html Article: 102272 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Doug Subject: Re: Re- Tubing NCL-2000 Message-ID: References: <1146654767.566004.59250@j73g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Date: Wed, 03 May 2006 12:42:30 GMT On 3 May 2006 04:12:47 -0700, "JB" wrote: >Has anyone replaced the 8122's to another popular (reasonable ) Tube. >? This has been discussed quite a bit on the National users group reflector. In a word - no... Some, including an engineer for Svetlana, have tried the 4CX800A conversation and most have said that it was more trouble than it was worth since the plate choke, sockets and tank coil have to be reworked. You can find lots of 8122's these days on eBay. Someone is selling at least one set a week on there wth typical going prices of around $135 to $175 a pair. That's pretty cheap. A conversion to 4CX800A's with the socket costs, etc. will cost you more than that. Using that scheme, I've now got 4 sets of spares for my 2 NCL-2000's. One set was found at a local hamfest for $175 brand new in their original boxes. The other tubes were bought via eBay. With all of the military and maritime transmitters than have been built using the 8122, lots of tubes are hitting the surplus market. The 8122 isn't really rare and is still in production by Burle and a Chinese company. Yep, the Burle ones are expensive and the Chinese ones aren't giveaway either! Doug Article: 102273 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "YT" References: Subject: Re: Lots of ads Message-ID: Date: Wed, 03 May 2006 13:33:59 GMT Yes, everything changes. And unmoderate groups succomb to commercial pursuits quickly - and spam gets in even quicker. However, even just last year I bought some nifty tubes and HRO coils from guys here. But yahoo and qth.com has the moderated groups for discussions. 2 cents worth. "Phil Nelson" wrote in message news:ULmdncEKCdUkqsXZnZ2dnUVZ_vGdnZ2d@giganews.com... >> this list has been this way for years. > > Sadly. I'm old enough to remember when people discussed interesting topics > relating to boatanchors in this group. > > Now it's not worth tuning in more than two or three times a month . . . if > that. > > If you filter out all the FA and FS garbage, there's nothing left to read. > > Regards, > > Phil Nelson > Phil's Old Radios > http://antiqueradio.org/index.html > > Article: 102274 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Al Parker" References: Subject: Re: Hammarlund HQ-170 Telechron clock Message-ID: <6Cc6g.15946$P65.13695@southeast.rr.com> Date: Thu, 04 May 2006 01:16:50 GMT Hi Ben, Go to The Hammarlund Historian website: http://www.hammarlund.info and to the "service" secn, then to "Parts or service sources" The last I knew, the Hummels still had clocks. You might find some other usefull info on the site also. There's a downloadable manual for the HQ-170A, sorry, no plain 170 at this time, but not too many differences. 73, Al, W8UT New Bern, NC BoatAnchors appreciated here http://www.boatanchors.org http://www.hammarlund.info Article: 102275 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Dave Subject: Re: Thousands of WWII Milspec radio tubes 50% off going prices References: <1146677781.328478.224810@g10g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Wed, 03 May 2006 20:24:34 -0700 infonws@adelphia.net wrote: > We just got the shipment in and there are over 6000 tubes NIB and NOS. > We will sell these at 50% below Antique Radio prices. Please send us > your needs or we can send a PDF of the list. > Would like a pdf of your list please. Thanks, Dave reply to: n7rk@cox.net Article: 102276 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Le Grec" References: <1146677781.328478.224810@g10g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Thousands of WWII Milspec radio tubes 50% off going prices Date: Thu, 4 May 2006 12:54:22 -0700 Message-ID: Would appreciate a .pdf list of what you have available. Will share with some of my buddies up here who are into vintage radios as I am. 73 Pete W6PX w6px@arrl.net Article: 102277 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: ritchi50@optonline.net Subject: WTB: Hallicrafters SX-88 Message-ID: <4c9l52liv5smgkpq25osk0m7dipqbr0l37@4ax.com> Date: Thu, 04 May 2006 21:09:19 -0400 WTB: Hallicrafters SX-88 Please leave condition and price through email. ritchi50@optonline.net Article: 102278 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: Edward Greeley Subject: Wanted - panel meter Message-ID: <31y6g.6962$An2.2760@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net> Date: Fri, 05 May 2006 01:39:11 GMT Good evening all, I need a replacement meter to complete the restoration of a nice old RCA-Rider "Chanalyst". A good take-out from a Chanalyst would be nice, but probably too much to hope for. The meter is 0-1 ma., three inches square, with a special scale, made by Roller-Smith. I could use a 1940s vintage Roller-Smith meter and put the scale from the toasted meter in it. I imagine that a three inch round Roller-Smith would do just as well as long as the movement is good. The movement out of a round meter should be the same as the square one of that vintage and I could put the whole shebang in my square case. Please check your stash of goodies and see what you have. I'll pay a reasonable price, of course. BTW, if anyone cares, the Chanalyst is a rather elaborate signal tracer with a built-in VTVM. Thanks for reading, Ed Greeley Article: 102279 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: " Ron in Radio Heaven" References: <4c9l52liv5smgkpq25osk0m7dipqbr0l37@4ax.com> Subject: Re: Hallicrafters SX-88 Message-ID: Date: Fri, 05 May 2006 04:00:14 GMT wrote in message news:4c9l52liv5smgkpq25osk0m7dipqbr0l37@4ax.com... > WTB: Hallicrafters SX-88 > Please leave condition and price through email. > ritchi50@optonline.net Congrats, you must have won the lottery. Ron Article: 102280 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Carl" Subject: Re: Wanted, Vibroplex bug Date: Fri, 5 May 2006 08:21:59 -0500 Message-ID: <125mkb1riv4s375@corp.supernews.com> References: <1146785701.634006.313410@i40g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> Why bother with SSB? It requires absolutely no skill and it's a lot cheaper to pick up the phone and call a neighbor. The fcc ham license giveaway "exam" is a joke. The new transceivers can be operated by an imbecile monkey. CW is all that is left of our once great hobby that requires skill, knowledge or discipline. Long after the whiners and creeps have removed the CW requirement from the ham license, CW will remain in the growing cadre of landline dialups. And real ham operators will continue to practice their craft. Find a good bug...you'll love it and it will be your friend for your life. Carl "pltrgyst" wrote in message news:oiel52l626a69an3ep2bit0fkngpbqam8s@4ax.com... > On 4 May 2006 16:35:01 -0700, "gil" wrote: > > >WTB a CW bug, Vibroplex or other? > > I'd wait, save a bit more money, and buy an SSB bug, myself. Why compromise? You > know you'll outgrow it in no time. > > -- Larry > Article: 102281 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: kludge@panix.com (Scott Dorsey) Subject: Re: Wanted Commercial AM Transmitters Date: 5 May 2006 15:25:19 -0400 Message-ID: References: <1146790693.347075.315370@y43g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> In article <1146790693.347075.315370@y43g2000cwc.googlegroups.com>, Radra wrote: >Looking for AM transmitters of the type used for broadcasting. Want >something in the 500 to 2000 Watt range. Must be all solid state. >Typical examples include: Harris SX-1A, Gates One, Armstrong 1000B, >Omnitronix AM 1000A, etc. > >These may not be "vintage boat anchors" yet, but perhaps they can be >found associated with such gear. > >I suspect the best place to find one may be at radio stations who are >surplusing gear. Could use some advice on how to contact them. Put an ad in Radio World. Or call some broadcast supply houses like Armstrong Transmitters or Mooretronix. --scott -- "C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis." Article: 102282 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "COLIN LAMB" References: <1146785701.634006.313410@i40g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> <125mkb1riv4s375@corp.supernews.com> Subject: Re: Wanted, Vibroplex bug Message-ID: Date: Sat, 06 May 2006 13:33:30 GMT " The new transceivers can be operated by an imbecile monkey." Golly - I have trouble figuring out how to use them, with all the menus that I have trouble reading. I lose interest before I accomplish the goal. So, I have less ability than an imbecile monkey. Sure hope my wife does not hear that. I have a lot of bugs. They are nice to look at. But, my sending is crappy on one. Stupider than an imbecile monkey and unable to use a bug very well, I still enjoy this hobby and have for almost 50 years. K7FM Article: 102283 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "clfe" References: <1146785701.634006.313410@i40g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> <125mkb1riv4s375@corp.supernews.com> Subject: Re: Wanted, Vibroplex bug Date: Sat, 6 May 2006 09:47:24 -0400 Message-ID: <445ca8db$0$3703$ecde5a14@news.coretel.net> "COLIN LAMB" wrote in message news:KA17g.7534$An2.495@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net... >" The new transceivers can be operated by an imbecile monkey." > > Golly - I have trouble figuring out how to use them, with all the menus > that I have trouble reading. I lose interest before I accomplish the > goal. > > So, I have less ability than an imbecile monkey. Sure hope my wife does > not hear that. > > I have a lot of bugs. They are nice to look at. But, my sending is > crappy on one. > > Stupider than an imbecile monkey and unable to use a bug very well, I > still enjoy this hobby and have for almost 50 years. > > K7FM > > I'm not much of a code enthusiast - but I don't hate it either.... I mean some guys love it - "I" just haven't gotten to "that" point. I'm not where near using a bug being I don't use code often enough to be that fast to need one. I still have an older fashioned key on my Kenwood for when I "do" choose to do a CW contact. It works well enough for me. However - those who have enough practice or experience to use a "bug" proficiently - well...... I've seen and heard some of those guys make them sing....... I give them credit for taking the time to gain that speed and "fist". I could too - if I did it often enough, but I don't. As it is, though I love ham, my operating hours have diminished some - due to demands of life. Maybe with my newly acquired mobile rig, I can do "some" operating on the road. As to the new radios - the menus suck. I find that it is easier to look at the manual - see what the buttons control - put the book down and never look at it again. I hate those books which keep bouncing you back and forth to try to figure out something. I've had more people bring rigs to me to program and I tell them just forget the manual - you'll learn faster by playing....... From a friend of mine who did Yaesu manuals for a while - they're pretty much "canned" manuals. I told him, they have a lot to be desired. The one thing I do love is to create projects out of nothing - taking parts even from scrap items and creating working items. I've built numerous items for my test bench which has saved me oodles of time after the fact. Time is money, and the little time it took to make them and little investment - has helped me save more time in the long run and make more money. I owe "part" of my career to Ham Radio. Many have gotten jobs from the Ham Radio spectrum. Of course - all the above is my own 2 cents. Everyone has their own and entitled to it. Article: 102284 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "al goss" References: <1146693518.586920.272420@i40g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Lots of ads Message-ID: Date: Sat, 06 May 2006 16:32:53 GMT a LOT of us can live without eBAY erg "gkb" wrote in message news:RM6dnTT8tJ3swsHZnZ2dnUVZ_tednZ2d@gwi.net... > Thanks for calling me ignorant > > Gary... > ............................................................................ > .. > "Phil Nelson" wrote in message > news:i9mdnWqD2oohycTZnZ2dnUVZ_sKdnZ2d@giganews.com... >> Sure, I'm exaggerating some. You know what I mean, though. It's >> depressing >> if you have been away for a while, then dial in and see a screen full of > FA >> SPAM. It's hard to believe there's anyone reading this newsgroup who's >> too >> ignorant to go to eBay and search for whatever they're interested in, or >> just browse. >> >> I certainly don't mind the occasional FS post, especially from a regular, > or >> a WTB, WTT, etc. That's all in the spirit of groups like this. (Come to >> mention it, I'm still looking for a working S-meter for a Hallicrafters >> SX-28, hint hint.) >> >> Like you, I have found this group a great source of information over the >> years. I still wish the signal-to-noise ratio could get back to where it >> once was. >> >> Anyway, that's life in an unmoderated newsgroup, as YT noted. I guess I >> should be grateful there's not more SPAM here for junk jewelry, > fat-burning >> potions, and erectile dysfunction pills. >> >> Regards, >> >> Phil "no more whining, at least for today" Nelson >> >> > > Article: 102285 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Antonio Vernucci" Subject: Help with command receiver Date: Sat, 6 May 2006 18:34:29 +0200 Message-ID: <445cd016$0$18286$4fafbaef@reader1.news.tin.it> I have a receiver looks the same as the well known command receivers = (BC-453, BC-454, BC-455), but has the following main differences: - it is grey instead of black - it works at VHF (108-135 MHz) instead of HF - it has loctal tubes (14A7, 14R7, 14F7) instead of octal tubes (but has = one 12A6) - it also has some miniature tubes too (9002 and 9003) - it is built by Aircraft Radio Corporation (ARC) - it is marked R-13B but it should be nearly identical to the = R-15/R-509, and similar to the R-19/R-508/R-507 I searched the Internet for the schematic diagram with no success. Does = anyone have it and would available to make a scan for me ? Thanks and 73 Tony I0JX Article: 102286 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Subject: Re: SP-230 paint? From: "JB" <1963@cybertime.net> Date: Sat, 6 May 2006 12:04:06 -0700 Message-ID: References: So no can do this? or there is no source? Jim, ac6tk "JB" <1963@cybertime.net> wrote in message news:e2s005$2jul$1@madmax.keyway.net... > Who knows where to get the grey paint and texture to match housing? > > Jim, ac6tk > http://tekstuff.freespaces.com > > Article: 102287 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Tom" References: <1146743662.301390.156720@j73g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: FA: Vintage WRL Globe FCL-1 "Speech Booster" - RARE Message-ID: <%w67g.718608$084.717043@attbi_s22> Date: Sat, 06 May 2006 19:10:51 GMT It has a certain bandpass response curve. It also has an adjustable clipper that you can set for various levels. Thanks, Tom "Telstar Electronics" wrote in message news:1146743662.301390.156720@j73g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... | Anyone know the principle of this unit... is it just an audio amp? | | www.telstar-electronics.com | Article: 102288 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Tom" Subject: Ends Sun: FA: Vintage Globe Scout FCL-1 "Speech Booster" - RARE Message-ID: <1B67g.718611$084.431034@attbi_s22> Date: Sat, 06 May 2006 19:15:09 GMT An interesting accessory designed and built by WRL for the Globe "Scout" and "Hi-Bander" series. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=9720352662 Ends this Sunday, May-07-06 16:39:16 PDT (23:39:16 GMT/UTC). Tnx fer looking. Vy 73 es best dx de Tom NØJMY . . Article: 102289 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Subject: Re: SP-230 paint? From: "JB" <1963@cybertime.net> Date: Sat, 6 May 2006 12:54:43 -0700 Message-ID: References: Thanks, computer matching rules! "JB" <1963@cybertime.net> wrote in message news:e3is0q$15mt$1@madmax.keyway.net... > So no can do this? or there is no source? > > Jim, ac6tk > > "JB" <1963@cybertime.net> wrote in message > news:e2s005$2jul$1@madmax.keyway.net... > > Who knows where to get the grey paint and texture to match housing? > > > > Jim, ac6tk > > http://tekstuff.freespaces.com > > > > > > Article: 102290 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Orv" References: <1146743662.301390.156720@j73g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <%w67g.718608$084.717043@attbi_s22> Subject: Re: FA: Vintage WRL Globe FCL-1 "Speech Booster" - RARE Message-ID: Date: Sat, 6 May 2006 17:21:57 -0700 It may be similar to the built-in speech processor that they used in their DSB-100 transmitter back in the early 1960s. If so, that unit, as you describe it, was quite effective for its day. "Tom" wrote in message news:%w67g.718608$084.717043@attbi_s22... > It has a certain bandpass response curve. It also has an adjustable > clipper that you can set for various levels. > > Thanks, > Tom > > "Telstar Electronics" wrote in message > news:1146743662.301390.156720@j73g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > | Anyone know the principle of this unit... is it just an audio amp? > | > | www.telstar-electronics.com > | > > Article: 102291 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Leanne" Subject: Re: Help with command receiver Date: Sat, 6 May 2006 20:54:05 -0400 Message-ID: References: <445cd016$0$18286$4fafbaef@reader1.news.tin.it> "Antonio Vernucci" wrote in message news:445cd016$0$18286$4fafbaef@reader1.news.tin.it... I have a receiver looks the same as the well known command receivers (BC-453, BC-454, BC-455), but has the following main differences: - it is grey instead of black - it works at VHF (108-135 MHz) instead of HF - it has loctal tubes (14A7, 14R7, 14F7) instead of octal tubes (but has one 12A6) - it also has some miniature tubes too (9002 and 9003) - it is built by Aircraft Radio Corporation (ARC) - it is marked R-13B but it should be nearly identical to the R-15/R-509, and similar to the R-19/R-508/R-507 I searched the Internet for the schematic diagram with no success. Does anyone have it and would available to make a scan for me ? That also had a companion transmitter that was, I believe four channel tall controlled. I had a pair, or still have buried in the garage that I was going to convert to 2 mar AM, 30 or so years ago.I think the final on the TX was a 5763. I will see if I still have any schematics on them. Leanne W1WXS former avionics person among other things Article: 102292 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "Nelson Gietz" References: <1146960843.286278.110650@i40g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Wanted: Philco 38-10 knob set... Message-ID: Date: Sun, 7 May 2006 03:25:50 -0500 wrote in message news:1146960843.286278.110650@i40g2000cwc.googlegroups.com... > Hi All, > I need a complete set of knobs for the Philco 38-10. It is a small > wooden bullet set, it has the 3 regular (circa 1938) Philco knobs on > the bottom row and the 2 part Philco knob on top with the knob and > skirt type assembly. Originals or reproductions will be fine. Anyone > know where I can find these? > rgds, > Mark S. > Mark, Go to rec.antiques.radio+phono. Several guys there have nine yards of such knobs, Mark Oppat for one. Cheers, Nelson Article: 102293 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: "JOHN D" References: <1146785701.634006.313410@i40g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> <125mkb1riv4s375@corp.supernews.com> Subject: Re: Wanted, Vibroplex bug Message-ID: Date: Sun, 07 May 2006 08:40:25 GMT "Carl" wrote in message news:125mkb1riv4s375@corp.supernews.com... > Why bother with SSB? It requires absolutely no skill and it's a lot cheaper > to pick up the phone and call a neighbor. > > The fcc ham license giveaway "exam" is a joke. The new transceivers can be > operated by an imbecile monkey. > > CW is all that is left of our once great hobby that requires skill, > knowledge or discipline. > > Long after the whiners and creeps have removed the CW requirement from the > ham license, CW will remain in the growing cadre of landline dialups. And > real ham operators will continue to practice their craft. > > Find a good bug...you'll love it and it will be your friend for your life. > > Carl > > > > I suppose I must have "whined" some in the 40 years that cw seemed to have kept me out of ham radio but, I'm proud to have my Amateur Extra licence,.as a result of one of those "giveaway joke exams" and greatly reduced cw requirements. I'm still struggeling with cw, but I'm enjoying fixing up whatever old boatanchor I can find a bargain on. I hope there's some skill in that. I doub't that I'll ever buy one of those newfangled, do everything, radios that's smarter than I am. CW does seem to me to be part of the heart of ham radio but some of us aren't well wired for it. John > Article: 102294 of rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors From: gsm@mendelson.com (Geoffrey S. Mendelson) Subject: Re: Wanted, Vibroplex bug Date: Sun, 7 May 2006 11:41:04 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <1146785701.634006.313410@i40g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> <125mkb1riv4s375@corp.supernews.com> JOHN D wrote: > CW does seem to me to be part of the heart of ham radio but some of us > aren't well wired for it. I am the poster child for that. I tried for 29 years to learn morse code, even to the point of taking a key and oscillator on the train in the morning and talking to myself in Morse code. I tried every possible course that I could get my hands on and none worked until I tried Code Quick. It was the best $50 I spent on ham radio. The fastest test I took was 13wpm, because I have difficulty writing at the same time I copy and can't really touch type. At my peak I could copy 35wpm. To be honest, I no longer use it and can only copy around 10 WPM now. Geoff. -- Geoffrey S. 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