[AMRadio] Need Crystals???

2007-06-11 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
I have ordered a few things from Bry Carling/af4k over the last 8 months or so, and just recently ordered a set of crystals. I have to say that with all the Internet dealings I've had in the past with other places of business and the like, Bry is on the spot with email response and fast as

Re: [AMRadio] BC610 modulation XFMR

2007-06-21 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
I am almost certain it's an E model, unless he got another one. Bell housing style... wa5am On 6/21/07, John Coleman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I do not know Jim I will CC this to Perry. Perry's email is [EMAIL PROTECTED] John Coleman, WA5BXO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [AMRadio] BC610 modulation XFMR

2007-06-21 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 6/21/07, Rick Brashear [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm not sure on the physical aspects, but electrically, the potted versions (F - I) will work as well or better. You don't have near the talk back with the potted version as you do with the original open frame the E model used. I agree Rick,

Re: [AMRadio] Casters

2007-06-24 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 6/23/07, Rick Brashear [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm looking for a set of four casters. The specifications are: 3 wheels Wheels MUST have bearings (not bushings) Ball bearing swivel on all four 4 hole plate mount 300 pound capacity each (minimum) Hey Rick, You might try

Re: [AMRadio] Casters

2007-06-24 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 6/24/07, A.R.S. - WA5AM [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 6/23/07, Rick Brashear [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm looking for a set of four casters. The specifications are: 3 wheels Wheels MUST have bearings (not bushings) Ball bearing swivel on all four 4 hole plate mount 300 pound capacity

Re: [AMRadio] Radio Resuce Mission needed this weekend in Southern NJ

2007-06-26 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 6/26/07, ne1s [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Passing this along from a recent add at QTH.com. After this weekend it'll be no more (John Dilks, this is right in your hometown! I'll also bet it's not too far from Brett): This must be what's left of Irb's stuff. I too would hate to see it get

[AMRadio] Tribute to Leo from the archives of AM North America

2007-06-29 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
Leo Meyerson recently celebrated his 96th birthday, and I thought I would dig out an old website I created for him back when I had AM North America (now amfone.net). Some of the links may not work, however most seem to. Of value are all the pictures, most of which Leo sent to me to scan for the

Re: [AMRadio] Tribute to Leo from the archives of AM North America

2007-06-29 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 6/29/07, Phil LaMarche [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What a wonderful memory. I still communicate with Leo and have know him since 1960 when I opened AES in Orlando. I even have a tribute to Leo on my wall. Phil Thanks Todd Phil, Phil, I've not had Leo's number for years, if you speak to

Re: [AMRadio] T-368 controversy

2007-07-02 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 7/2/07, VJB [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am passing along an unfortunate controversy that has SNIP Thanks for passing this along Paul. I hope the news spreads about this unfortunate incident before someone else gets the screw... __

Re: [AMRadio] T-368 controversy

2007-07-02 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 7/2/07, Peter Markavage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Absolutely, Brian, but consider the odds in this case depends on what you're betting on. Getting ripped off versus a big let down has different lasting consequences. Pete, Your point is well taken, and you have, in my opinion always been a

Re: [AMRadio] WA9QNN - T-368

2007-07-03 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 7/3/07, Peter Markavage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This statement doesn't make any sense to me: He has deleted his for sale listing where ever I leave feed-back. Item # 170124646732 is still listed on Ebay as a completed sale plus your feedback and his feedback. Are you talking about some

Re: [AMRadio] Re: Average Age etc..

2007-07-24 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
Geoff, Don't forget Mr. Lum/K5AYD still on just about every day and late night from Cache, OK. Lum is, or will be 87 this year, born in 1920. WWII vet, etc. BTW, I think Perry IS on this list, however he hasn't posted anything yet. This thread really makes me feel like a youngster. I'll be

[AMRadio] AM'ers Age Poll Online

2007-07-24 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
I thought it would be interesting to setup a poll online for us to submit what age groups we fall into. No need to sign in or give your name, call, etc. Just choose your age group and hit the Vote button. http://w5ami.net/polls/agepoll.php Get it a try... 73 Brian / wa5am ex-w5ami -- Money

Re: [AMRadio] AM'ers Age Poll Online

2007-07-24 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 7/24/07, Soundval [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: HUH! WHAT! You mean they have not done that already in the 94 emails in the last 2 days? AM'er 1:High little boy. How old are you? AM'er 2:I'm 4 years old (and I hold up 2 fingers) ENOUGH!!! You can choose to use the poll, or NOT use

Re: [AMRadio] age poll

2007-07-24 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 7/24/07, VJB [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: . It may provide a more practical sense of demographic. Once the poll runs for a while, I might do something along those lines Paul. Of course it's not meant to be real scientific, but should yield some ideas. I'm also thinking of adding

Re: [AMRadio] age poll

2007-07-24 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 7/24/07, KX5KW [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: W5PYT - Not only were his transmissions lengthy but usually packed with technical content. Who can imagine wanting to listen to a 5 minute description of the breakdown of a carbon resistor, but somehow most of it seemed interesting and informative,

Re: [AMRadio] Re: age poll

2007-07-24 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 7/24/07, ne1s [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Me too, but unfortunately I only got to talk to him during the sunspot peaks, on 10M. Also Mo - what was his call? K5AD, or similar? Do you happen to remember what rig he used on 10 Larry? Was it a Viking II? 73 Brian / wa5am

Re: [AMRadio] age pole

2007-07-25 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 7/25/07, VJB [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have new respect for Pete CWA as elder statesman too. His 107 does not tilt the table. Hee hee ;) I still think it might be nice to have a poll for how long they have been a ham, and one for how long they have been into AM. Putting the results of

[AMRadio] Two New Polls added

2007-07-25 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
I've added the two other polls, which are How long have you been a ham? AND How long have you been operating AM? Go to :http://w5ami.net/polls/agepoll.php To submit your info, or view the results so far. 73 Brian / wa5am -- Money is only temporary, but radios are forever - Jim Little

Re: [AMRadio] I wonder?

2007-07-25 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 7/25/07, Jim Wilhite [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone have a copy of the August 1957 issue of QST that could check an article for me? I probably do Jim, but it will take me while to go through them. I'll start looking tomorrow. 73 Brian / wa5am

[AMRadio] Re: AM'ers Age Poll Online

2007-07-26 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 7/26/07, A.R.S. - WA5AM [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 7/24/07, A.R.S. - WA5AM [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: These numbers so far just don't seem to make much sense to me! Guess I need to let it run for a while... Maybe the question about How long have you operated AM is the problem. The point

[AMRadio] Re: AM'ers Age Poll Online

2007-07-26 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 7/24/07, A.R.S. - WA5AM [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I thought it would be interesting to setup a poll online for us to submit what age groups we fall into. No need to sign in or give your name, call, etc. Just choose your age group and hit the Vote button. http://w5ami.net/polls/agepoll.php

[AMRadio] Fwd: front panel screening 10, 000 tubes AMI party please post

2007-07-27 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
Not sure if this made it to the list or not... Looks like quite an event! -- Forwarded message -- From: uvcm inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Jul 27, 2007 12:16 PM Subject: front panel screening 10,000 tubes AMI party please post Please post Updated web site www.bta5f.org

[AMRadio] Bounce TESTING Gmail - just delete

2007-08-06 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
testing to see if mailman is bouncing gmail accounts. __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html

[AMRadio] BC-1H G

2007-08-12 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
I have conversion notes for the Gates BC-1G and wondering if the same notes can be applied to the H model. A friend of mine is getting an H model and I want to make sure I don't send him incompatible info. Brian / wa5am -- Money is only temporary, but radios are forever - Jim Little aka the

[AMRadio] Excellent Write-Up on the History of amfone.net

2007-08-19 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
By Gary/W2INR and Paul/WA3VJB http://amfone.net/amfonehistory.htm 73 Brian / wa5am -- Money is only temporary, but radios are forever - Jim Little aka the old dog/K5BAI __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!):

[AMRadio] UNSUBSCRIBING From this list

2007-08-25 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
Please do not contact the admins of this list to unsubscribe. We do not subscribe you, and we also do not unsubscribe anyone. Instructions to leave this list are at the bottom of each and every email sent from the list. Thanks. __

Re: [AMRadio] Raytheon Xmtr for sale

2007-08-26 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
Looks like a real beauty. Wish it was an R-1000 however. I'd go for it. Here's a photo of an R-1000A. K5BAI, The Old Dawg is on the right holding up the transmiiter. The rig belongs to his son Mike, not in the photo. http://w5ami.net/ra1000_bai.jpg On 8/26/07, VJB [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [AMRadio] Raytheon Xmtr for sale

2007-08-26 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 8/26/07, Geoff/W5OMR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Who's the other guy in the photo, Brian? That's W5HFK, Jim Wisdom. __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home:

Re: [AMRadio] Bad Power Transformer

2007-08-27 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 8/27/07, Joe Walden [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good evening all members of the various reflectors from Joe w5jdy in Okla I have a 1941 Zenith Console Radio and the Power Transformer is bad (HV windings shorted).. I would like to have it rewound but I haven't kept up with any of the

Re: [AMRadio] Photos of Damaged Mod Iron

2007-08-28 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 8/28/07, David Knepper [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You call that packing! No wonder it got damaged with all that inertia inside the box. Shame on you for accusing the carrier. It should have gone inside a wooden crate. Next time, if there is a next time ... Careful Dave... That's getting

Re: [AMRadio] Yes, well

2007-08-28 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 8/28/07, Todd, KA1KAQ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It seemed like a good idea at the time, but my remarks made in haste in response to other comments really don't belong in this conversation or venue. Seeing Brian's post made me realize I wasn't any smarter for responding in the manner I did.

Re: [AMRadio] Shipping Practices

2007-08-31 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
Joe and others, I don't have the info handy right now, but Bob W1PE might reply here with it, as he is the one that told me about it. There is a shipping agent that is part of North American Van Lines which specializes in these sort of items. Old juke boxes, big transmitters, etc. Very

[AMRadio] Gates TX in Texas - Free

2007-09-02 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
Hope one of my Texas brethren can get this hoss. A Gates BC 500G in southeast Texas available soon for just picking it up. Single 833 modulated by a pair. Contact me via private email and I will provide the contact info. Brian / wa5am

[AMRadio] SPAM rejections on the AM List

2007-09-02 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
Seems that a lot of emails are being rejected by the QSL.NET list server of late. I had several I tried to post myself that were rejected. If you have had this problem, please send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and let them know. I have NO control over their new SPAM filter myself, and have

[AMRadio] Free Gates in SE Texas

2007-09-03 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
For those I have not replied to, and others that are interested in this Gates 500G, please contact Paul / wa3vjb -at- yahoo.com. Remove the spaces and dashes in the address. I tried to post Paul's original post on amfone last night, with the link to the article, however the message was rejected

[AMRadio] Amfone.net and the AM Reflector!

2007-09-04 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
To All List Members; It is my pleasure to announce that Gary/W2INR and myself have decided that it would be in the best interest of all members of Amfone.net forums, and the AM Reflector to officially join hands in our attempt to give the AM community the best of both worlds. This is actually

Re: [AMRadio] Amfone.net and the AM Reflector!

2007-09-05 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 9/5/07, Peter Markavage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On the lighter side, with the recent addition of more robust SPAM type filters running on qsl/qth.net reflectors, and the increase in the number of bounced messages, is there any thought to moving this mailing list to the hosting service that

Re: [AMRadio] Amfone.net and the AM Reflector!

2007-09-05 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 9/5/07, Geoff/W5OMR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: QTH.com/QSL.net does a great job. Al Waller/K3(I forget his call) seems to be doing a really good job keeping the mail flowing, except I think the whole project grew bigger and better than he ever thought it would. If we need to donate, we

Re: [AMRadio] Amfone.net and the AM Reflector!

2007-09-05 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 9/5/07, Bob Bruhns [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, the people who have supported this mailing list, in particular QTH/QSL, which was a huge improvement over the spam-infested Yahoo list, need to be acknowledged and supported. This is only a small part of all that they do for the amateur

Re: [AMRadio] Amfone.net and the AM Reflector!

2007-09-05 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 9/5/07, Peter Markavage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pete, wa2cwa ps: radio with no knobs coming in 2 weeks! I can't possibly guess what that radio would be Pete;) I have been using my SDR-1000 on AM and people are telling me that I will be VERY hard pressed to get the audio quality from my

Re: [AMRadio] Re: Link coupling

2007-09-05 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 9/5/07, D. Chester [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This brings up a thought I've had about link coupled tuners, of which I use. Of course I feed the 50 ohm coax to the link. The center to one side of the link and the shield (ground) to the other. What effect does the link position have

Re: [AMRadio] Mena

2007-09-11 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 9/10/07, Geoff/W5OMR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jim Wilhite wrote: Mena report please? Sorry for the delay on this Jim (and where were you?). The Mena hamfest was great, except for fog and rain. Mostly Fog... All I bought was a Heath GD-1B grid dip meter for $10, and a nice military solid

Re: [AMRadio] Mena

2007-09-11 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
By the way ...all photos I posted were sent to me by Paul/AB5HA, and most taken by Kevin (little AB5HA). Good job Kevin! I'll send your gold medal out right away. Brian/wa5am __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing

[AMRadio] Todd, KA1KAQ

2007-09-11 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
I want to announce that Todd, KA1KAQ has taken the the role of Ambassador for the AM Reflector, just as he is for amfone.net. This is just another move we make to integrate our efforts to serve the AM community the best we can, and consolidate information and resources between Amfone.net, and the

[AMRadio] Transmitting Mica F2 -vs- G2 types

2007-09-13 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
I am getting ready to convert my Gates BC-1T to 75 and 160 and need some opinions on the loading cap. The 1T uses fixed capacitance and a variable inductor for loading. I need about 750 pF for the loading cap on 75 meters. The original loading caps (two in parallel) are G2 micas at 8000 vdc,

Re: [AMRadio] Transmitting Mica F2 -vs- G2 types

2007-09-13 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
equal 750 pf, with plenty of voltage and current capability. 73, Barrie, W7ALW - Original Message - From: A.R.S. - WA5AM [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 11:01 AM Subject: [AMRadio

[AMRadio] Re: Transmitting Mica F2 -vs- G2 types

2007-09-15 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 9/13/07, A.R.S. - WA5AM [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am getting ready to convert my Gates BC-1T to 75 and 160 and need some opinions on the loading cap. The 1T uses fixed capacitance and a variable inductor for loading. I need about 750 pF for the loading cap on 75 meters. The original

[AMRadio] Archives for the AM Reflector

2007-09-16 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
The searchable archive page(s) have now been restored with all the missing messages since Jan of this year. All 53 megabytes from about 2000 through present should be there. Search on any key words! http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ 73 Brian / wa5am -- Money is only

Re: [AMRadio] Thanks, Sorry for the Delay

2007-09-17 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 9/17/07, Bob Peters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My GOD Geoff you forgot all of us up here in North Texas...Remember TEXAS is a big state... We could keep Todd going for a month... The BIG BIG Iron is in North Texas Todd... These guys down in South Texas do not understand big !!! Heehee...

Re: [AMRadio] Thanks, Sorry for the Delay

2007-09-17 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
If you come close to here Todd, I'll take you on up yonder to Booger Holler. Not far from where I live. A REAL place. Used to be population 7 'clud'n one coon dog. Not sure if the coon dog is still around them parts though... 73 Brian / wa5am

Re: [AMRadio] F/S DX-100

2007-09-18 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 9/18/07, Bob Peters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a very nice DX100 F/S. This transmitter puts out a full 100 watts. It works really well. Front Panel has been replaced and the cabinet powder coated. The knobs have been replaced with The K9STH Repro knobs. I have pictures. Inside is not

Re: [AMRadio] Re: Transmitting Mica F2 -vs- G2 types

2007-09-19 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 9/18/07, D. Chester [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Brian, You don't need another loading cap. Just rewire the two existing 1500 pF caps in series instead of parallel. That will give you 750 pF @ 16000 vdc. In mine, I ended up using two identical caps in series to arrive at the value I needed

Re: [AMRadio] Hi Current AC connectors

2007-09-19 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 9/19/07, Todd, KA1KAQ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Originality isn't an issue for me, safety is. I'm not into the 'drilling and blasting' approach, but using a safer AC connector is a no brainer. Finding one to fit is the trick. Not the best way for some, however I simply left the socket in

Re: [AMRadio] Receivers

2007-09-19 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
Rcvrs Here: Hammarlund SP-600 JX-26 Hammarlund HQ-170A E.H. Scott RCH (Navy) Espey R366 (Navy) Hallicrafters SX-28 Flex Radio SDR-1000 (Excellent Sync Detector, but only good for lower bands in regard to sens.) 73 wa5am -- Money is only temporary, but radios are forever - Jim Little aka the

Re: [AMRadio] New England Amateur Radio Festival (NEAR-Fest II) Events Schedule

2007-09-25 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
Sounds like a great fester Todd! Wish I could make it... 73 - wa5am -- Money is only temporary, radios are forever - Jim Little aka the old dawg/K5BAI __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must

Re: [AMRadio] New England Amateur Radio Festival (NEAR-Fest II) EventsSchedule

2007-09-25 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 9/25/07, Todd, KA1KAQ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thought I put that in there, Bob - guess I missed it? Oct 12th-13th. More info at: http://near-fest.com/ I think Bob is the one who missed it. Wake up Bob! 73 - wa5am -- Money is only temporary, radios are forever - Jim Little aka the

Re: [AMRadio] Johnson Valiant RF Plate Choke

2007-09-25 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 9/25/07, Ed Sieb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sounds like a National R-175A. I'm certain one of our list memebers will have one. If no one offers one, let me know; I have a box full. Ed, VA3ES I don't think it's physically the same size as the R-175A, however I think the 175A would do just

[AMRadio] AMRadio Archives

2007-09-27 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
Our search-able archives can now be accessed via http://w5ami.net/archives This shortened URL will redirect you to the same page as before. There are nearly 60 megs of emails sent to this list since about 1999. The email from 1997 to 1999 have been lost for some time, however the collection we

Re: [AMRadio] W5DIR

2007-10-01 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
Sorry to hear of your good friend's passing John. I didn't know him myself. One thing about ham radio, is that you meet nearly twice as many folks in a lifetime than non-hams do in two lifetimes. That considered, we (hams) seem to see a lot more of our dear friends pass on. I know I surely

Re: [AMRadio] Thanks

2007-10-02 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 9/30/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Brian: I would like to thank you once again for all your efforts in regards to AM (angel music). As a SWL and Ham I appreciate hearing shortwave exchanges without having to have a BFO. 'or other expensive equipment. Thanks, 'nuff

[AMRadio] Old Ham Radio Video

2007-10-04 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
I got this from W5KGZ today. Not sure if it's been posted here before, but here it is: Net old film about Ham Radio http://www.youtube.com:80/watch?v=vBGIdf0VjQ4 Brian / wa5am -- Money is only temporary, radios are forever - Jim Little aka the old dawg/K5BAI

Re: Subject: Re: [AMRadio] US Constitution? What's that?

2007-10-08 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 10/8/07, D. Chester [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Regarding politics on this discussion group, I prefer to keep them ham radio related. For example, I may hate George Bush or I may love him, I may totally disagree with Iraq policy or think it is the best thing to happen to our nation since

Re: [AMRadio] AMFone.net

2007-10-19 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
BTW Gary, I've got gigs of storage with mysql support for unlimited db's if you need a place to park it until you decide to change to another host. Won't have the domain name, but it's only a temp solution anyway, but as long as you need it, it's yours On 10/19/07, A.R.S. - WA5AM [EMAIL

Re: [AMRadio] AMFone.net

2007-10-19 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
As always Gary, if there is anything I can do on this end, don't hesitate to ask me. Sorry the site is having the burps and gurgles, but I am confident things will get worked out. 73 Brian / wa5am __ Our Main Website:

Re: [AMRadio] Re: IARU Band Plan

2007-10-27 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On 10/27/07, D. Chester [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: PLEASE! Enough of this. My mailbox has been jammed for 3 days! Just let the issue die or discuss it direct. Thanks and 73, John, W4AWM Doesn't your e-mail program have a delete button? Precisely Don. John, please use your

Re: [AMRadio] ARRL Director explains IARU bandplan to the ignorant

2007-11-08 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
The current mini-uproar is the result of a very few ignorant people with issues making postings to various un-moderated Internet email reflectors. Dear Mr. Isely, I find these sort of comments very insulting to those who have a right to discuss and seek information freely about an issue that

Re: [AMRadio] For Sale:

2007-11-09 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
Hey guys, Please replies to for sale or wanted ads, etc. via private email. There is no need to send these transactions to the entire email list. See: List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html It is perfectly fine to post your FOR SALE ads or WANTED ads to the list, but please

[AMRadio] 9 Land AMers in the morning around 3891

2007-11-13 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
Can someone tell me who is in the group (some or all the calls) of the 9 land AM'ers that operate in the area of 3891 each morning? Thanks Brian / wa5am -- Money is only temporary, radios are forever - Jim Little aka the old dawg/K5BAI Harvard Minor Planet Station (MPC) H44/Cascade Mtn.

Re: [AMRadio] Old-Timer AMers?

2007-11-21 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
I definitely fit the profile the guy mentioned. 65, next birthday, and 50 years with a license and really enjoy giving guys like him hell. Get the Viking going stock then modify if you need to. Congratulations Steve you have made it to the cellar where I live. Jim/W5JO Well,

Re: [AMRadio] Re: Smoked turkey

2007-11-21 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On Nov 20, 2007 9:06 PM, Geoff/W5OMR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 6) toss on 3 or 4 decent sized soaked mesquite logs, and put the turkey on the non-fire side of the pit (under the smoke stack) Mesquite for a Turkey? Up here, we use hickory. I have acres and acres of oak and hickory, but no

Re: [AMRadio] Anti-AM Opinionated Hams

2007-11-22 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On Nov 22, 2007 9:09 AM, Geoff/W5OMR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mike Sawyer wrote: Dave said This perpetration of AM-SSB bashing has had a long running history of at least 40 years. Let's face it, this discussion has run its course and now it is time to end this discussion and move on

Re: [AMRadio] Old AM'ers

2007-11-22 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On Nov 22, 2007 9:30 AM, Larry Szendrei [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can't believe it; in 2008 I'll be able to join QCWA (if I decide that's something I want to do). Wonder when someone will start up a HCWA? There's lots of hams that have been on 50+ years. Brian / wa5am

Re: [AMRadio] Old AM'ers

2007-11-22 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On Nov 22, 2007 9:42 AM, Ben Dover [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wonder when someone will start up a HCWA? There's lots of hams that have been on 50+ years. Brian / wa5am It's been done, but it didn't work out... the membership keeps dropping dead before they can call thier meetings! ;o)

Re: [AMRadio] AMers all old-timers?

2007-11-22 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On Nov 22, 2007 10:48 AM, Mike Sawyer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Me and KN0R, (now the fine call, KK4AM) got on 160M and ran NBFM at about 1500watts. Naturally the slopbucketeers threw a fit. They tried to convince us that FM was illegal down there. I kindly told them to check out what the rules

Re: [AMRadio] Anti-AM Opinionated Hams

2007-11-22 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On Nov 22, 2007 11:29 AM, W7CE [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well said Geoff, and thanks. It's like I told some folks on AM the other day who are not happy with any AM'er that ALSO operates other modes; it's not the mode that makes the man, but the man himself that makes him a man. True,

[AMRadio] IARU - VP ARRL contact by WD5BZO

2007-11-24 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
The following mp3 file (about 3 megs) is a recording of David/WD5BZO in Little Rock, AR. He states that he spoke with the VP of the ARRL just prior to this recording which contains a summary of the conversation. Take it for what it's worth, as I'm only sharing the information to the list by

[AMRadio] WA9ZTY

2007-11-25 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
I wonder if anyone on the list knows WA9ZTY. I was going to email him, however I can not find any email or phone number for him. He is part of a group that meets just above 3890 in the mornings, however I can not figure out exactly what frequency they think they are operating on since they are

Re: [AMRadio] Subscribe to the ARRL ?

2007-11-27 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On Nov 27, 2007 7:33 AM, Geoff/W5OMR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: David Knepper wrote: Next time, someone member of my family or a friend has a birthday, I will use an email card electronically generated - how cheap can one get. I guess you like an electronically QSL card, too. Again,

[AMRadio] ADMIN MSG: Let's do something different - ALL members please read

2007-11-27 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
The following statement to the list members is due to many private emails I've received, and several attitudes I have observed that are not conducive to our good relations on this list: - It seems obvious this IARU topic has caused a lot of fighting, bickering, and spiteful remarks between a

Re: [AMRadio] Rinaldo's bandwidth suggestion

2007-11-29 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On Nov 29, 2007 6:59 PM, Warren Elly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Too important to say ENOUGH ALREADY... W1GUD On Nov 29, 2007, at 7:50 PM, Larry Will wrote: I thought the moderator put this whole thread to BED. ENOUGH ALREADY!! W3LW Hi Larry, I got your email wanting to

[AMRadio] Fwd: ARRL tries to calm bandplan controversy

2007-12-08 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
-- Forwarded message -- From: VJB [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Dec 7, 2007 7:32 PM Subject: not [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Brian W5AMI [EMAIL PROTECTED] I've submitted a draft of the following article to be published as a freestanding story on eham.net, QRZ.com and amfone.net. I also am

Re: [AMRadio] 12/07

2007-12-07 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On Dec 7, 2007 10:46 AM, BILL WINTER [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There are still a few of us left. Thank you for remembering. Bill--- WWll and Korea Thank You Bill, and the others who fought for our country. My father was 24 when they bombed Pearl. He joined that day, and headed to Germany

Re: [AMRadio] ER Magazine

2007-12-14 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On Dec 14, 2007 11:47 AM, Jim Wilhite [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't understand is what the deal is. Are we supposed to read all those stories on the forum and pick one? I don't know any of them or the authors. I agree Jim, it is sort of a gray area thing. A lot of folks had Elmers, but

Re: [AMRadio] ER Magazine

2007-12-14 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On Dec 14, 2007 11:31 AM, Ed Sieb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sniff (boo-hoo)... I never had an Elmer. Did it all on my own. Now I'm the Elmer. More lids today, I find. Ed, VA3ES Same here Ed. I just had an interest in doing it, and I did. I have friends who were there wanting the same

Re: [AMRadio] ER Magazine

2007-12-14 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On Dec 14, 2007 11:50 AM, Jim Wilhite [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey guys, now we know Brian and Kent are at least 40 years old. Who woulda thunk it? I have a suspicion Todd is too. I've been a ham for 97 years Jim. I can't believe you didn't know that! -- Money is only temporary, radios

Re: [AMRadio] ER Magazine

2007-12-15 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On Dec 15, 2007 6:44 AM, Geoff/W5OMR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Peter Markavage wrote: Back in the good old days real hams didn't need Elmers. The 'good ol' days'? We're talking some 40 years ago. How far back does one have to go to be in the 'old days'? Well Geoff, I'd say it's a

[AMRadio] Mod Reactor

2007-12-16 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
I have a mod reactor from an RCA BTA-1R1. I think it's 50 hy @ 600 ma. It has some surface rust on the exposed metal, and some of the paper on the outside edges of the winding has separated at the top in bottom, leaving gaps between the paper wraps. I want to get the surface rust off, and fill

Re: [AMRadio] SX-28A 2250.00?

2007-12-23 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On Dec 23, 2007 6:20 PM, Jim Wilhite [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sound like shill bidding to me Barrie. I hope no one falls for it. Jim/W5JO I think I remember one ending on eBay about a year or so back for over 3K. Wish I still had the two I owned. It is nuts to me however. 73 Brian

[AMRadio] BC-1G or H multimeter

2007-12-30 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
Have a friend in Texas that has a bad multimeter in his Gates BC-G. This is the one that switches between various stages. I would appreciate hearing from anyone that might have a good working one for sale, or knows where we can get one. He would like to keep it original of course. Thanks, Brian

[AMRadio] Re: BC-1G or H multimeter

2008-01-02 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On Dec 30, 2007 7:10 AM, A.R.S. - WA5AM [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Have a friend in Texas that has a bad multimeter in his Gates BC-G. This is the one that switches between various stages. I would appreciate hearing from anyone that might have a good working one for sale, or knows where we can

Re: [AMRadio] Re: AMers on YouTube

2008-01-13 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On Jan 13, 2008 10:50 AM, VJB [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wrong URL. Try this website link instead. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbYKAPkS6lM Great Job and good idea Paul! 73 Brian / wa5am -- Money is only temporary, radios are forever - Jim Little aka the old dawg/K5BAI

Re: [AMRadio] Mod and TF Shipped

2008-01-16 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
n Jan 16, 2008 1:34 PM, Edward B Richards [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't know what you are talking about. Ed K6UUZ On Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:54:11 -0500 jeremy-ca [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When will the RF deck be shipped?? Carl That discussion should have been kept off the list

[AMRadio] NO POLITICS

2008-01-17 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
No discussions of politics are allowed on this email list people That rule has been in place since the very beginning. Thanks. __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!):

[AMRadio] Recent insulting threads

2008-01-20 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
This recent thread about some folks that are overweight, obese, or whatever, is really VERY insulting and degrading. A few pop up jokes can be taken lightly, however this thing that some of you have said is really getting down to scummy insults. What the hell is wrong here people? Is it the

Re: [AMRadio] FCC ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS

2008-01-20 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On Jan 20, 2008 12:16 PM, Tony Scandurra W2WAS [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I thought it was a great piece, Steve. Very funny. Too bad some just don't get it. Like who tony? __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing

Re: [AMRadio] FCC ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS

2008-01-20 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On Jan 20, 2008 12:58 PM, A.R.S. - WA5AM [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Jan 20, 2008 12:16 PM, Tony Scandurra W2WAS [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I thought it was a great piece, Steve. Very funny. Too bad some just don't get it. Like who tony? By the way, Tony and others... A couple of pokes

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

2008-01-30 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
Hi Robert, I have heard this too. Actually several times, and like Bob, have tried to say something, but so far it has done no good. I hate it because I thought these guys were my friends. I am also one of the so called guilty parties they are apparently referring to that meet very early in

[AMRadio] FOR SALE ADS REPLIES TO THEM ON THIS LIST!

2008-02-01 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
First off; to the SELLERS on this list: Post your email address to allow people to reply directly to you for your sales. This is a private list, and even the archives protect your email address. If you (the sellers) have a problem with someone getting your email address, then find another way

Re: [AMRadio] Re: Amateur Radio Exam Question

2008-02-07 Thread A.R.S. - WA5AM
On Feb 7, 2008 1:05 PM, D. Chester [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Bob Macklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] I also don't have any interest in the cell phones operate. So I will just stay in the General segments. Are you serious? There are questions about CELL PHONES in the Extra Class exam? I

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