[AMRadio] 40 m SWBC

2009-03-10 Thread Todd Carpenter
I have been watching this for a few years. 2 years ago I tried to start a campaign to get SWBC stations to move voluntairly. All I got in reply was that their assignments were established by treaty. I would assume that the same applies here and that they will have no choice but to move now.

[AMRadio] Tower advice

2009-03-11 Thread Todd Carpenter
I have inherited a Mosley tribander with an 18 ft boom. It did not come with a salvagable tower. I have 3 sections of standard TV tower (steel ladder style 3 corner.) I can probably acquire 2 more easily and cheaply. What I would like to do is use one of the 10 ft sections as a base in

[AMRadio] Dx 60 question

2009-07-02 Thread Todd Carpenter
Does anyone know if the dx 60 has a fuse somewhere in the power chain? If its a breaker, where is it or how is it reset? Thanks. Todd __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives:

[AMRadio] 10 meter mp3 player

2009-07-12 Thread Todd Carpenter
What a great idea! Now you can get one, mod it for 11 meters and play endless hours of music for all the good buddies! Just add a good beam and a 5 KW pair of boots and you can master all the TV channels in your neighborhood and own the frequency!

Re: [AMRadio] smart alec question

2009-09-22 Thread Todd Carpenter
If everyone is on here postulating, who is on the air? My gear is out of service right now and my mobile is presently plagued with RFI or i would be skipping some of my work and on the air operating. (not that the topics are uninteresting) -Original Message- From: manualman

Re: [AMRadio] smart alec question

2009-09-22 Thread Todd Carpenter
rbeth...@comcast.net wrote: Well, Called CQ a few times off and on up around 7290. Haven't found much except SW stations. They don't seem to know they are being run off! Bob - N0DGN Todd Carpenter wrote: If everyone is on here postulating, who is on the air? My gear is out of service

Re: [AMRadio] smart alec question

2009-09-22 Thread Todd Carpenter
Well, i had heavy noise and interference from rain and truck. Called on 7180 for 20 minutes no replies. Thats ok. I tried. Heard a very strong ssb signal that was on 7184. And they complain about how wide AM is! I had to dial down half a kc to get clear enough to listen for replies. If you

Re: [AMRadio] Microphone recomendation, a query...

2009-09-24 Thread Todd Carpenter
Just for curiosity, has anyone built and used the homebrew boom mic and used it from the article in QST a few years ago? -Original Message- From: Todd, KA1KAQ ka1...@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 12:56 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service

Re: [AMRadio] Extra Class License

2009-09-28 Thread Todd Carpenter
I am so glad that a panel of exam experts is on the list. I struggled to understand enough of the electronics to pass the general exam. The math and theory are latin to me. I can teach the technician exam, and have on occasion. Extra however is a whole different world to me. Who would like to

[AMRadio] Any amplifier suggestions?

2009-10-05 Thread Todd Carpenter
I am interested is a simple design hf amplifier for am cw on 160-80/75-40. These are the bands i operate on where the extra power would help. Fewer parts count the better. Ultimately lower cost the better. I have power supply parts and believe that i can generate around 2000 volts. I am slowly

Re: [AMRadio] Any amplifier suggestions?

2009-10-05 Thread Todd Carpenter
I have a heath dx 60 and vfo to drive it with. Just have to find someone to help me fix the dx60. I am not sure which is better, but no tune would be a plus. I have 6 of the 1625 tubes as well. I also have a 1940 handbook with a single tube 4-400 amp in it. But i am looking for maximum am

[AMRadio] On 7180 right now

2009-12-02 Thread Todd Carpenter
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[AMRadio] Moved to 7185

2009-12-02 Thread Todd Carpenter
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[AMRadio] comments

2009-12-02 Thread Todd Carpenter
I dont know if anyone could hear me or not. If you could, please send me an email. I would like to know how that setup sounds. Before i begin my diatribe let me say that other than aprs, spread spectrum, ale, and ham over internet link, i like most facits of ham radio. That includes the dx

[AMRadio] 7185 +/- again

2009-12-03 Thread Todd Carpenter
I intend to be on again today at around 5 am central between 7175 and 7240. 7185 was clear yesterday, so i will likely be there unless it is raining. Will post again if no go. 73, todd __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio

[AMRadio] 7185

2009-12-03 Thread Todd Carpenter
Well nothing heard again today. I called for about 30 minutes both AM and ssb. I may try again tomorrow too weather permitting. I have a 75 meter antenna, but i have never had any success with it. I may try it again sometime. Anyone hear me today? Thanks for your efforts, i am sure that my

Re: [AMRadio] 7.185 +/-

2009-12-04 Thread Todd Carpenter
I have been talking to mike murry and put my 75 meter antenna on the truck last night. I am going to try 3880 - 3885 today. 5am central. -Original Message- From: ke5...@aol.com Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 9:47 PM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 7.185 +/- hi

[AMRadio] No go today antenna problems tnx

2009-12-04 Thread Todd Carpenter
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Re: [AMRadio] deliberate encroachment

2009-12-05 Thread Todd Carpenter
I wish i had room to put up my 160 meter dipole at 1/4 wave off the ground. -Original Message- From: Bernie Doran qedconsulta...@embarqmail.com Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 8:13 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [AMRadio]

Re: [AMRadio] Are Hams Next?

2010-01-15 Thread Todd Carpenter
Hmmm... The government is in trouble with itself now. Wait till that guy learns about BPL! -Original Message- From: Bob Peters rwpet...@swbell.net Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 15:02 To: mesquite...@yahoogroups.com; 'AM' amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: [AMRadio] Are Hams Next?

Re: [AMRadio] Santa Fe-The City Different

2010-01-16 Thread Todd Carpenter
When you use new math and alternative science anything you want is possible! -Original Message- From: Bob Peters rwpet...@swbell.net Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2010 13:41 To: j...@vla.com; 'Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service' amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [AMRadio]

[AMRadio] Grebe CR 5 or 8

2010-01-24 Thread Todd Carpenter
Has anyone had any experience building replicas of either the CR 5 or CR 8? __ 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!):

[AMRadio] Classic exchange

2010-02-14 Thread Todd Carpenter
Anyone having any luck? My operating conditions seem to be poor. Heard some worked none. Not even on vhf fm. Most stations heard were on 40. None on 20. Faint on 75. Had better luck running 5 watts on RTTY last night. Worked 4 stations. WY7, in wyoming, a W5, a W6, and a W0. Heard lots of 6's,

Re: [AMRadio] 15M May be Good Today

2010-02-20 Thread Todd Carpenter
Its, either,21.400 or 21.420 -Original Message- From: wb4...@teara.org wb4...@teara.org Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 11:03 To: Mike Duke, K5XU k...@comcast.net; Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 15M May be Good Today At

Re: [AMRadio] FW: Sophia Electric's Home Page

2010-03-01 Thread Todd Carpenter
Are these the guys that sell the magical behind the battery paste on antenna? That has no direct connections to the rf chain, or ground but adds gain? Maybe a capacitive amplifier? Any ideas? -Original Message- From: BILL GUYGER bguy...@sbcglobal.net Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 15:46

Re: [AMRadio] 5000 Watt AM transmitter for sale

2010-03-17 Thread Todd Carpenter
Man i would love to have that. Just reading about it i know i cant afford it. -Original Message- From: Brian Zwiener bzwie...@sbcglobal.net Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 23:21 To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: [AMRadio] 5000 Watt AM transmitter for sale 5000 Watt AM transmitter for

Re: [AMRadio] facebook

2010-04-14 Thread Todd Carpenter
Funny I use facebook every day. It does not do anything that you dont tell it to do. It does not auto export/invite your address book. You must confirm each person who wants to be your friend. Just like deleting or not posts you dont like. It is a great way to network with lost school chums and

[AMRadio] Any AM ops in my area?

2010-05-31 Thread Todd Carpenter
Hey gang are there any AM ops in the Owensboro, KY or Evansville, IN area who could help me trouble shoot my Heath DX 60? I am deathly afraid of High voltage. I want to get it on the air and working well. Thanks. Todd __ Our Main

Re: [AMRadio] Any AM ops in my area?

2010-06-01 Thread Todd Carpenter
be great. 2. If not start reading, and ask questions. (This is how I learned) 3. HV is not something you should be afraid of, it is however something you need to understand and respect. Best of luck. 73 Dave W9WRL.com Todd Carpenter wrote: Hey gang are there any AM ops in the Owensboro, KY

Re: [AMRadio] Any AM ops in my area?

2010-06-01 Thread Todd Carpenter
should be afraid of, it is however something you need to understand and respect. Best of luck. 73 Dave W9WRL.com Todd Carpenter wrote: Hey gang are there any AM ops in the Owensboro, KY or Evansville, IN area who could help me trouble shoot my Heath DX 60? I am deathly afraid of High voltage. I

Re: [AMRadio] Any AM ops in my area?

2010-06-01 Thread Todd Carpenter
. There is a difference. 73 Brian/KF5CCN --- On Tue, 6/1/10, Todd Carpenter n9...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Todd Carpenter n9...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Any AM ops in my area? To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service amradio@mailman.qth.net Date: Tuesday, June 1, 2010, 11:27 AM I didnt see any