Re: [AMRadio] Amateur radio privileges and policy discussions

2010-03-24 Thread VJB
they had done. It's a tough balancing act. My recommendation is to privately and directly point out when someone has crossed the line to the level the moderators deem inappropriate, or when enough complaints come in that the matter has to be reviewed by those moderators. Regards Paul/VJB

[AMRadio] Notice of Proposed Rule Making -- EmComm

2010-03-24 Thread VJB
of the FCC to declare pre-emptive emergencies that blocked the use of that area of the dial by others. Please read and consider filing Comments on the FCC's electronic database: http://www.qsl.net/wa3vjb/FCC-10-45A1.doc Regards, Paul/VJB

Re: [AMRadio] AM promo in QST

2010-01-20 Thread VJB
I would like to think Joel Hallas is the victim of a political Tourette's Syndrome that has infected the ARRL for many years. The malady causes uncontrollable utterances against AM whenever someone inside the League tries to write or say something positive about our part of the hobby. So

[AMRadio] SAMRC Tues Nite

2010-01-20 Thread VJB
moley signals pushed the meter way over to the right. Warren, W1GUD (Tampa Fla.), Robert W0VMC (Wisc), TimTron WA1HLR (Maine), and soon after, Bill KD0HG (Colo.) all heard in Georgia to illustrate the geography covered. Good stuff. Paul/VJB

Re: [AMRadio] SAMRC Tues Nite

2010-01-20 Thread VJB
to general comments. --Paul/VJB __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html

[AMRadio] AM Transmitter Rally Feb 6 on HF

2010-01-08 Thread VJB
Announcing the 2010 Amplitude Modulation Transmitter Rally Contest and Operating Event On the HF Amateur Bands (160 meters to 10 meters) Saturday, February 6, 2010 6:00 AM E.S.T. to 2:00AM E.S.T. the following day. The purpose of this event is to encourage the use of Amplitude Modulation on

[AMRadio] Heavy Metal Rally -- are you in ?

2009-12-22 Thread VJB
The nationwide Heavy Metal Rally is Sunday, Dec. 27. This annual event brings out the Tall Ships of AM for a show cruise across the airwaves. Originated by Bill, KDØHG, the operating event is sponsored by Electric Radio Magazine, which publishes top honors and bestows a trophy award.

Re: [AMRadio] Republic Electronics Amplitude Modulation Monitor MON-100

2009-12-15 Thread VJB
Shoot me a couple JPEGs, front panel and main chassis. I will float it among some b'cst engr friends of mine. Not seeing anything in a quick search by model and brand name. --Paul/VJB __ Our Main Website: http

Re: [AMRadio] Paint question

2009-12-10 Thread VJB
wipe down the rig with. Good luck and hope this is helpful. Paul/VJB - Original Message - From: John King k5...@yahoo.com To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 7:02 AM A friend of mine sent me a nice Harvey Wells Bandmaster transmitter. He repainted

Re: [AMRadio] 7.185 +/-

2009-12-03 Thread VJB
of WUST in Washington, DC. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48pBTykFVN4 Best wishes, Paul/VJB __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net

[AMRadio] Website: Global Tuners

2009-10-31 Thread VJB
box, delivering regards to those on frequency, who then replied to us as we listened over the internet. Cool interactive radio, ya know? Check it out. Paul/VJB __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list

Re: [AMRadio] open vs. closed -expanded

2009-10-30 Thread VJB
Reminds me of the masses railing against AM because they were better and smarter than anyone using AM. ~ Todd, KA1KAQ/4 Did the masses really say that, Todd? That feels like a disservice to all the people who continued to make way for AM as our AM predecessors led the way into

Re: [AMRadio] open vs. closed -expanded

2009-10-30 Thread VJB
Well okay Todd, I don't really understand your answer, sorry if I touched a nerve. Hope to work you this weekend on 40m. Paul/VJB __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: [AMRadio] Dave's Message

2009-10-29 Thread VJB
Gentlemen for some reason Dave Knepper's message comes in a quite unusual way That's been true over the years. He's aware. OH, do you mean on this reflector? Never mind. ; ) __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio

Re: [AMRadio] Placing a comment on the list?

2009-10-29 Thread VJB
Welcome, Randall, I see Jim has already replied with good guidance. Looking forward to your contributions on here. Introduce yourself ? Maybe catch you on the air. Paul/VJB Annapolis Could you tell me how I would add or make a comment on your list? Thanks, Randall, W4DEU

Re: [AMRadio] Open vs Closed QSOs

2009-10-28 Thread VJB
things and/or wait for better conditions next time. The AM community is a well-regarded part of the hobby, partly because it's an inviting, easy-going activity with a relaxed pace that lends itself to hanging out for long periods of time on the air. That's an image I like to nurture. --Paul/VJB

Re: [AMRadio] I need som advice (Jim Wilhite)

2009-10-20 Thread VJB
The re-cone option isn't as expensive as you may think. I had a nice pair of JBL L-100's that I got from Dennis, W7QHO when he moved away from Maryland. Both the foam speaker surrounds were shot, as were the dust covers on the speaker coils. A place in Pennsylvania re-did them both for $60.

Re: [AMRadio] antennas

2009-10-17 Thread VJB
Jim, You've done well to get to your antenna maintenance before it's so cold the soldering gun won't even work (has felt like that anyway). I googled the Tacky Tape to see if it's the same stuff I'm thinking about, and nothing came up to match what I also will pass along -- Rescue Tape is one

Re: [AMRadio] Microphone recomendation

2009-09-23 Thread VJB
Steve I really enjoy that photo/text page of your transmitter project. http://www.wd8das.net/gates.html There's nothing like seeing a Gates on a trailer hitch carrier. I can only imagine what people thought you were a-totin' going down the road. That's a nice audio setup you described.  Is

[AMRadio] Mic for KW-1

2009-09-21 Thread VJB
Hi Jerry, I'm looking forward to hearing you on your KW-1. A couple of questions and some advice regarding mic selection -- 1. Is the speech amp modified or stock? If it's stock, take the time to explore how to by-pass the speech clippers as a first order of business. They add a tremendous

[AMRadio] Shelby (NC) hamfest -- photos

2009-09-07 Thread VJB
Steve WB3HUZ has filed a report and photos on the Shelby hamfest this past weekend. Looks like one to add to the tour, if you weren't already there. http://amfone.net/Amforum/index.php?topic=21186.0 __ Our Main Website:

[AMRadio] Fair Radio

2009-08-28 Thread VJB
be. Paul/VJB __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http

[AMRadio] W2A

2009-08-17 Thread VJB
. If you missed us, here are some YouTube videos showing just a small portion of the great time we had. Regards to all. Paul/VJB Still photos / slide show from John N2ZYZ: http://www.flickr.com/johngo1 Still photos and web page rundown from Ken, W2DTC: http://w2dtc.com/2009-0814-w2a-page.htm

Re: [AMRadio] [samrc] W2A - Details

2009-08-17 Thread VJB
John this was one of those times where you had to just be on the air when we first powered up. We were not able to promote in advance because permission to access this closed site came only at the last minute, after months of clearances. But, we all picked a weekend where we could pull it

Re: [AMRadio] 7160 hot

2009-05-03 Thread VJB
answered my CQ up higher. This may prove to be a good strategy when setting up down low on 40m. --Paul/VJB --- On Sat, 5/2/09, N4DKDBrian n4...@bellsouth.net wrote: From: N4DKDBrian n4...@bellsouth.net Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 7160 hot To: wa3...@yahoo.com, Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur

[AMRadio] 40m Sat nite ?

2009-05-02 Thread VJB
Anyone want to sked on 40m in a couple hours? 0200Z onward, will check here again or text me a frequency 202 841 3208 __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives:

[AMRadio] 7160 hot

2009-05-02 Thread VJB
KD0HG, W0VMC, W8VYZ, KA1BWO, W9AD on 7160 0130Z good signals no slopbucket __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules

Re: [AMRadio] Seeking advice on wires in trees

2009-04-29 Thread VJB
of the antenna without needing a lot of load mitigation. The pulley rope, sheathed with garden hose, stays in place, while the second rope raises and lowers the vee for trimming, coax inspection, etc. Hope helpful. --Paul/VJB __ Our

Re: [AMRadio] Cabinet for the T-368 exciter?

2009-04-07 Thread VJB
besides here) that you just bought a Rare Collins Exciter off ebay for $6750 or whatever. --Paul/VJB __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio

Re: [AMRadio] 7160Kc - The Video

2009-04-04 Thread VJB
THANKS FOR THE COMMENTS, all, but I can only flip it back and say it was the company I was keeping that night that made the video real good -- Hi Bob, to answer -- Question: Is the Youtube audio straight off your camera? Or did you dub in audio from the tape? It's amazingly

[AMRadio] 7160Kc Fri nite

2009-04-03 Thread VJB
Quite a good group underway at 0130-0215 GMT K8MEM Mark in Rochester Michigan K9ACT Jack W3JN John in Maryland WA1QIX Steve in Mass Wa1HLR TIm in Maine WA4NJY Ed near Tampa Bay Fla W1ZB Jerry near Boston VJB Annapolis __ Our

Re: [AMRadio] 7160Kc Fri Nite

2009-04-03 Thread VJB
Forgot to recalibrate GMT to DST. Report is for 0030-0115 GMT In the time since, slopbuckets probably working split are frantically repeating their call letters for a dog x-ray around 7160kc __ Our Main Website:

[AMRadio] AM nighttime 40m

2009-04-01 Thread VJB
Local West Coast Time Anchor: WA6FIZ Mickey Be there or be square !!! --Paul/VJB --- On Wed, 4/1/09, amradio-requ...@mailman.qth.net amradio-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: From: amradio-requ...@mailman.qth.net amradio-requ...@mailman.qth.net Subject: AMRadio Digest, Vol 63, Issue 1 To: amradio

[AMRadio] 7160Kc AM Tuesday nite

2009-03-31 Thread VJB
meters. Paul/VJB ** __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net

Re: [AMRadio] another thought

2009-03-13 Thread VJB
programming, like the Best of 75m AM alternating with the Best of 10m AM another time. I just found a 90 minute tape full of the propagation benefits of Solar Cycle 23, with VK2BA and myself in one outstanding QSO, with a sprinkling of others. Wow. Anyway, I'm game, say where. Paul/VJB

[AMRadio] McMartin BC tx in NJ

2009-02-20 Thread VJB
Anyone interested in rescuing a retired broadcast transmitter? I am forwarding interest to someone who has told me about a NJ radio station clearing it out. Sounds free. Probably a quad of 4-400s or possibly the original 4-500s. No other details, no pictures. REPLY OFF LIST 202 841 3208

[AMRadio] Ed Grothus and The Black Hole

2009-02-13 Thread VJB
John, K5PRO, thanks for passing word that Ed Grothus has passed away. One of the best vignettes is this YouTube video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPYqyRsheCg __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list

Re: [AMRadio] New QTH for the Rochester NY hamfest

2009-01-26 Thread VJB
To minimize any confusion over the location of the Rochester (NY) hamfest May 30, it will be at Barnard Carnival Grounds 380 Maiden Lane, Greece, NY. This is according to a recording at the phone number 585-671-2424, the forwarding number from the old 585-424-7184, which was the business number

[AMRadio] New QTH for Rochester (NY) hamfest

2009-01-24 Thread VJB
http://www.rochesterham.org/Hamfest.htm From the wesbsite: It's TRUE! The 75th Rochester Hamfest has moved! Why? Because the old location had more inside space than we needed, and no where near enough outside flea market space. You told us what you wanted and we listened! With nearly limitless

[AMRadio] Vintage event includes no AM

2009-01-23 Thread VJB
I was a little puzzled when I saw this announcement about an event honoring Jack Binns. You may know the name as the guy who penned an introduction to the RADIO BOYS series of juvenile books from the early 1900s as the exciting pursuit of wireless was catching on. I wrote to one of the

Re: [AMRadio] 3600-3700

2009-01-09 Thread VJB
I'm puzzled by their premise. CW can already be utilized between 3600-3700Kc, limited only by license class. What is their point? Reserved space for operators who seldom showed up was the reason the FCC scaled back the size of the reservation, to more closely match the level of activity. But

[AMRadio] Re: 2011 WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATION CONFERENCE

2008-12-17 Thread VJB
Joe, If you end up being able to attend, please do so. They often have a sign-in sheet for the public and you can bet the ARRL will send its attorney. Since this is an advisory committee meeting, you never know whether you might cross paths in the aisles with a friendly contact to provide an

Re: [AMRadio] AM accomodated in IARU Region 1 Bandplan

2008-12-04 Thread VJB
Don, I agree that it does not serve the League's agenda for them to acknowledge the affirmation of AM activity in the IARU Region 1 band plan. Pete, Thanks for trying to convince the ARRL to revise its coverage of the Region 1 summary. The response from their press aide indicates she

Re: [AMRadio] AM accomodated in IARU Region 1 Bandplan

2008-12-04 Thread VJB
--- On Thu, 12/4/08, VJB [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: VJB [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [AMRadio] AM accomodated in IARU Region 1 Bandplan To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, December 4, 2008, 3:38 PM Pete I meant to ask whether you asked them to REPRINT (not rewrite) the entire IARU

Re: [AMRadio] AM accomodated in IARU Region 1 Bandplan

2008-12-04 Thread VJB
Thanks Pete, of course I totally agree. Being left out is just the risk some of us saw when the ARRL wanted to relegate AM as a footnote or an exception to the League's proposal to segregate by bandwidth. Looking forward to your sharing any response from them now that they've done just that

[AMRadio] AM accomodated in IARU Region 1 Bandplan

2008-12-03 Thread VJB
body accepts the IARU's advocacy of implementing these voluntary guidelines. Be vigilant. --Paul/VJB -Original Message- From: D. Chester k4kyv at charter.net To: amradio at mailman.qth.net Sent: Sat, 29 Nov 2008 1:44 am Subject: [AMRadio] 7190 and/or 7195? Region 1 Bandplan contains

[AMRadio] Re: Broadcast transmitter rescue Update

2008-11-23 Thread VJB
Nice set of pictures, Al. Someone elected to use the JAN version of the Eimac 4-400, at least a couple of examples out of the four in there. So what if the tubes are 20+ years old. Did you catch any other loot out of there? Nice that they sent along some spare tube stock, that's always

[AMRadio] 40 meters

2008-11-22 Thread VJB
activity is a numerically critical mass of people to organize and get on. Someone want to take the lead ? --Paul/VJB __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail

[AMRadio] BC Xmtrs for Sale

2008-09-29 Thread VJB
REPOSTED WITH ATTRIBUTION FROM QRZ.com --- ke9pq Views: 12 177473 Collins 20V-3 Broadcast Transmitter in Beautiful Condition Mon Sep 29 11:34:48 2008 Collins 20V-3 Broadcast Transmitter in Beautiful Condition. It is now operational on 10-160m and has a chrome chassis. The unit

[AMRadio] Bauer resonance

2008-09-23 Thread VJB
Drawing your attention to Paul Wende, who has a vast knowledge of the Bauer 707 (and Sparta variant.) Paul's calls are VE7KHZ. I've got his email addy somewhere if you need it. Looking forward to hearing yours on the air this winter Bill. --Paul/VJB --- On Tue, 9/23/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED

[AMRadio] Re: AMRadio Digest, Vol 56, Issue 19

2008-09-23 Thread VJB
Paul, VE3KHZ is the Mystical Oracle for all things Bauer. Looking forward to hearing yours on this winter. --Paul/VJB --- On Tue, 9/23/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: AMRadio Digest, Vol 56, Issue 19 To: amradio

[AMRadio] RE: down below

2008-09-08 Thread VJB
, the less likely we will provoke others who unreasonably question unusual activity. I wish there were more sentiment to move down low on 40 meters as well, especially with yet another Gulf Coast hurricane threat creating a circumstance in the 7285-7290Kc area. --Paul/VJB

[AMRadio] Re: down below

2008-09-08 Thread VJB
, and I'm hopeful the next RAC layout will include the listing. They, and our regular presence along various AM gathering points, may encourage the intransigent ARRL to eventually follow our lead once again. --Paul/VJB __ Our

Re: [AMRadio] Re: down below

2008-09-08 Thread VJB
I totally concur. We have repeatedly gone back and forth on this, where people who are creatures of habit wish to have a stable, reassuring place to go, and prefer to have someone or some group specify where that is. I **do** agree with the value of established zones for AM activity, but I

[AMRadio] N4VMY ?

2008-08-12 Thread VJB
Word reaches me of the passing of Bill Decker, N4VMY. Anyone have details? __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules

[AMRadio] Re: Bauer 707

2008-08-11 Thread VJB
/ve7khz/broadcast.html The garden hose sequence is a classic. Looking forward to hearing that rig. Paul/VJB Annapolis --- On Mon, 8/11/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: AMRadio Digest, Vol 55, Issue 10 To: amradio

[AMRadio] Fw: Recording of Collins AM transmissions on 75 meters by NG9D/Chicago

2008-08-07 Thread VJB
I missed last night's First Wednesday AM Night, but by coincidence, I got a nice email this morning from a station in the midwest. --- On Thu, 8/7/08, Lynn wrote: From: Lynn Subject: Recording of Collins AM transmissions on 75 meters by NG9D/Chicago To: wa3vjb, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date:

[AMRadio] Re: Dave Knepper

2008-08-01 Thread VJB
--- On Fri, 8/1/08, david knepper [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: david knepper Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Dave Knepper Date: Friday, August 1, 2008, 5:22 PM Your email got through but mine bounced - I wonder why??? David Knepper, W3ST-W3CRA Editor of the Collins

[AMRadio] Re: Dave Knepper

2008-08-01 Thread VJB
--- On Fri, 8/1/08, david knepper [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: david knepper Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Dave Knepper Date: Friday, August 1, 2008, 5:22 PM Your email got through but mine bounced - I wonder why??? David Knepper, W3ST-W3CRA Editor of the Collins

[AMRadio] Dave Knepper

2008-07-31 Thread VJB
Dave of course we are AM Buddies ! I have tape of the time you wanted to run the AM Swap Net on SSB, along with my gentle, diplomatic encouragement of you to reconsider. It was during that exchange that you pleaded for outside intervention, saying you were losing control. I know how you feel

[AMRadio] 4-1000 BC Rig

2008-07-30 Thread VJB
Jim, W5JAI wrote -- ... on the subject of commercial rigs, were there any made using the Eimac 4-1000A for a final...or for that matter, any of the 4-xxx series tubes? On the Yahoo McMartian BTK-2K list, I found out that there's a BTK-2K that runs a pair of 4-1000 modulating another pair.

[AMRadio] RE: 4-1000 BC Rig

2008-07-30 Thread VJB
These Yahoo lists can be a pain. I see in the extensive archives of the McMartian users list that the correct nomenclature is BA2.5K with the quad of 4-by-1s. (STILL JOKING ABOUT THE LIST, I'm out of control, get me Dave Knepper)

[AMRadio] I'm Waxing the Transmitter

2008-07-25 Thread VJB
Mike you might get a kick out of a sidebar article I wrote 15 years ago for QST magazine. http://www.arrl.org/tis/info/am.html Hit the first item in the Articles section. Classic Rigs and Amplitude Modulation: Friendly, Nostalgic Ham Radio Partners. (896,270 bytes, PDF file) QST February

[AMRadio] ARRL vs FCC over BPL

2008-07-17 Thread VJB
I check the FCC's online filing system from time to time just to keep tabs on what the ARRL is not telling us, and have found a document that describes a recent meeting between League people and the FCC. I wrote up this story that will soon appear on QRZ.com. It's also worth passing long here

[AMRadio] introduction -- correction

2008-07-17 Thread VJB
Pete's right, the introductory paragraphs that I sent here to the AM Reflector contain errors, that he has corrected in referring to a Norwegian and a Canadian as the announced candidates at the IARU. One would replace a League leftover, incumbent Larry Price, who has declined to act on a

[AMRadio] RE: Fighting deed restrictions

2008-07-17 Thread VJB
That's a pretty cool idea to strike out offensive language that would limit a homebuyer's ability to establish antennas on the property. But in my experience, the actual land use restrictions are not always contained in the Sales Contract that is the legal instrument binding you to

[AMRadio] Fighting deed restrictions

2008-07-15 Thread VJB
Bob, there are more direct ways of trying to soften the impact of deed restrictions on radio hobbyists than to contribute money to the club in Newington. For one thing, your direct testimony at local zoning hearings is crucial if presented in a knowledgeable, neutral tone. With state

[AMRadio] GPR90

2008-06-25 Thread VJB
dare I try to select among people if they had the money and wanted to buy. I was tempted, but never let him have it, that HE was just the kind of person I wanted to avoid selling to. He's still out there, and keep him and his attitude in mind if you're ever in the market. Whew. Paul/VJB

[AMRadio] NN3SI dismantled

2008-06-21 Thread VJB
. Although kicking him out would be a fresh start, and would time nicely with developing a place for NN3SI in the newly designed display, there's a small problem -- FInding someone to replace him and to staff the station. SO, the matter is stalled for now. --Paul/VJB

[AMRadio] Re: RCA TX on the west coast

2008-06-03 Thread VJB
and tank circuits in the RCA to know how much re-configuration might be needed. I hope it finds a good home. --Paul/VJB __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail

[AMRadio] Re: AM on 160m (Jim Wilhite)

2008-06-02 Thread VJB
now setting in really undercuts the pleasure factor for 160. I'd recommend 40m daytime and 75m evening to tide you over. Hope to work you. Paul/VJB www.qrz.com/W3R/ __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list

[AMRadio] Rinaldo to RETIRE !!!

2008-05-29 Thread VJB
prolonged and strident anti-AM stance. --Paul/VJB __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net

[AMRadio] RE: audio tutorial

2008-05-21 Thread VJB
. Website searches will turn all of them up. --Paul/VJB __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http

[AMRadio] W3R-AM, the video

2008-05-19 Thread VJB
-later, Paul/VJB http://youtube.com/watch?v=46TLmROTTqk Free free to float this link to boatanchors lists and beyond for those interested. Kindly obscure my email address to foil the spam-bots. __ Our Main Website: http

[AMRadio] ARRL 80/20

2008-04-30 Thread VJB
if anyone is really hot about ARRL, why don't you just collect the various posts to this list, edit them in a readable form, and send it off to a few of the people at QST? See above for instructions. 73 Joe N3IQA Joe, there's no if about it: active, interested licensees have been boned

[AMRadio] Free Mercury

2008-04-26 Thread VJB
Anyone running full antique mode may have interest in several usable 8008 and 866 mercury vapor rectifier tubes that a broadcaster in Connecticut is offering. Inquire of [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The information comes by way of one of the participants in the 1993 Dobbins Island AM Expedition,

[AMRadio] QEX

2008-04-25 Thread VJB
I suspect there lies a profit motive behind having two separate publications, each with its own paid subscribers, Don, if you have the November or December issues of QEX, you might find a Post Office notice in there that lists the actual production numbers. One of the categories should be

[AMRadio] Re: Getting on the Air - May 2008 QST

2008-04-23 Thread VJB
the same weight as the implied endorsement reflected in an article on AM presented by a League staffer. That's just the way it is. And it's why you won't see anything positive written by them, about AM. It's not their prevailing mood to accommodate us. Ask me if you need detailed proof. --Paul/VJB

[AMRadio] Re: Getting on the Air - May 2008 QST

2008-04-22 Thread VJB
. No user serviceable parts inside. I welcome appliance operators to AM, where they will remain exposed on a regular basis to the encouraging, knowledgeable base of information and discussion among the rest of us. --Paul/VJB

[AMRadio] B-17 radios

2008-04-12 Thread VJB
Thursday I was on a B-17 and spotted some familiar radios, like the ARC-5 (both in black face and in silver), a BC-375, and other good stuff. Check the walkthrough during the 4 minute streaming video: http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/04/11/usaf.flyover/index.html?iref=mpstoryview

[AMRadio] Re: AMers should not operate other modes??

2008-01-30 Thread VJB
I enjoy being seen as someone who won't run SSB. Of course I'm not that serious about it, not as if it would violate religion or something, but there's a certain comfort I get from authentically representing AM as a preferred mode and activity in the radio hobby. In order to do that, I devote my

[AMRadio] Re: AMers on YouTube

2008-01-13 Thread VJB
Wrong URL. Try this website link instead. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbYKAPkS6lM --- VJB [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We can really build out the representation of vintage radio by using the free website YouTube for some video features. Last night I recorded a typical QSO

[AMRadio] Heavy Metal Calls List - formatted

2007-12-29 Thread VJB
Ken, to get even more benefit for everyone, I posted your list of 1x1 by call district below, which contains a WORD document link for easy, ready-to-go, single page printout. Also, there's a typo in your V.2 for W1R, now fixed, it's W1RKW sted as written. Here's the link:

[AMRadio] Heavy Metal Rally !!!

2007-12-28 Thread VJB
The annual Heavy Metal Rally is Saturday Dec. 29 on 75/80m and 160m, starting whenever the bands come in. About 30 stations are operating under special event, 1x1 call signs. Send loggings of stations worked to sponsor Electric Radio via email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (and delete the anti-spamming

[AMRadio] Re; Recordings of old AM QSOs

2007-12-28 Thread VJB
John, I sent you an email directly. These might best be posted in the AM Audio Vault section of amfone.net ? There are already some great recordings in there dating back at least 30 years. Thanks for saving and compiling them for us all to appreciate. Paul

[AMRadio] Re: ER Magazine

2007-12-14 Thread VJB
transmitter. I can't recall ever having worked him on CW. I was on m own. --Paul/VJB Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs

RE: [AMRadio] IARU bandplan thoughts

2007-12-12 Thread VJB
for continued revisions. Paul/VJB http://www.iaru-r2.org/executive-committee/ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch

[AMRadio] ARRL Great Lakes Director on IARU Bandplan

2007-12-01 Thread VJB
--- VJB [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Date: Sat, 1 Dec 2007 07:32:27 -0800 (PST) From: VJB [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: IARU To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jim Weaver KJ8E Central Division Director ARRL Jim, I have received a copy of an email you have sent out, possibly to your constituents

[AMRadio] Rinaldo's bandwidth suggestion

2007-11-29 Thread VJB
a voluntary band plan we all wish to support. It is my contention that the ARRL is actually behind the bandwidth push for the reasons we've already discussed in great detail. Paul/VJB Be a better sports

[AMRadio] Subscribe to the ARRL ?

2007-11-25 Thread VJB
of Directors that Joel Harrison said gave him the policy to carry out at Brazil, then you will be earning the $39 you have spent to subscribe to the League. (contradiction deliberate) Paul/VJB Get easy, one

[AMRadio] response to Central Div. Director

2007-11-08 Thread VJB
Steve, Jack and others have forwarded to me the pithy note from W9GIG. I have sent this reply to him and have posted it on amfone.net, QRZ.com, and sent it along to others who are in the mood to fight this kind of treatment. ARRL Central Division Director: George Isely, W9GIG [EMAIL

[AMRadio] IARU counter-campaign?

2007-10-31 Thread VJB
for investing some of your time. Paul/VJB 202 841 3208/vmail __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com __ Our Main Website: http

[AMRadio] Rinaldo sore about AM?

2007-10-24 Thread VJB
band plan that, in turn, provides for our activities and the mode of AM. Next time you have the chance, ask about his role in protecting AM in the band planning that took place in Brazil, which led to the controversy the League's people caused. --Paul/VJB

[AMRadio] RE: future of AM radio

2007-10-21 Thread VJB
of members who participate in AM on HF in some fashion. They have to go out of their way to get on AM, and I suspect that this creates a loyalty that will carry the mode and activity forward for many years to come. Paul/VJB __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired

[AMRadio] IARU - Rinaldo

2007-10-15 Thread VJB
on. When you reach either of them, please ask them to explain their thinking. Paul/VJB Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. http://mobile.yahoo.com/mobileweb

[AMRadio] Raytheon R390A for sale

2007-10-06 Thread VJB
Raytheon broadcast transmitter, free with purchase of R390A. (or the other way around, it's a package, whatever) http://amfone.net/Amforum/index.php?topic=12263.0 Tonight's top picks. What will you

[AMRadio] Signal reports

2007-10-04 Thread VJB
Full Strap - FS Moderate Strap - MS Low Strap - LS Pissweak - PW Pisspoor - PP Gad, Pete, that's an awful lot of data to coordinate. Probably why everyone is hi hi 5 by 9 good luck in the corntest. Got

[AMRadio] signal reports

2007-10-03 Thread VJB
Full Strap, pissweak. How hard can giving a report be ? Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. http://searchmarketing.yahoo.com/

[AMRadio] Hi Current AC connectors

2007-09-19 Thread VJB
If you're re-fitting the power cord on a Beastie 610 or a T-3 because of hard-to-find stock AC connectors, try the chassis mount plug and cable mounted jack such as those used on portable generators. A more expensive version is at your marine supply store, used for a boat's shore cables at the

[AMRadio] Texas Transmitter(s)

2007-09-08 Thread VJB
Reply follow-up from the engineer is now posted where I promised. Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online.

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