On 7/23/07, Peter Markavage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Central Electronics 100V and 200V (50's stuff) transmitters had no transmitter tuning on the front panel. Once you aligned them properly, there was no dip the dipper or peak the peaker or adjust the grid or diddle with the buffer, etc.
Yes indeed, broadband tuning with what CE referred to as 'set and forget' controls under the little front doors. Interesting rigs, a bit ahead of their time for sure. And very well made. Geez, I'm a pup compared to most of you guys I guess. Just coming up on 25 years licensed. Followed a similar route and progression that others have mentioned: CW, SSB DX, AM. I still enjoy all three, although chasing DX is a bit of a bore with the 'big ego/big guns' stepping on everyone, DX cluster and all the rest. I enjoyed stumbling across stations while cruising the band, never cared for the competitive/rude aspect. But with radio time at a premium, AM gets my full attention. The other stuff is fine, but AM is the most enjoyable for me. John 'AWM - you just turned 70? Congrats, OM. When I saw you at Dayton, I would've guessed late 50s/early 60s. I hope I age as gracefully! ~ Todd, KA1KAQ ______________________________________________________________ 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 Post: mailto:[email protected] To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
