On Feb 7, 2008 8:38 PM, Bob Macklin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Here is another question from the NEW Extra exam:
> Which of the following describes how the loading capacitor and tuning > capacitor are to be > adjusted when tuning a vacuum tube RF power amplifier that employs a > pi-network output > circuit? Well Bob, at least this and the previous example you posted show that the sky really isn't falling after all. I've never cared for the 'mulitple guess' exams or some of the modes, but at least we still have the privilege of holding a license and enjoying amateur radio. What we choose to do with it will be the determining factor. A much larger concern to me is the apathy among AMers and probably other modes as well (although there seems to be plenty of SSB activity). Most nights it's tough to find any AM activity on the bands beyond 1885 or the 75 meter ghetto, complete with jamming. Seems folks can find plenty of time to piss and moan or stir the pot on here, but locating that power switch and tuning dial is a most formidable obstacle. Kudos to the few who make a regular effort. Below 3800 is slowly filling up with SSB groups claiming frequency ownership for their 'groups'. Maybe we'll be fortunate enough to keep another small 'window' area like 75m, where AM signals can be found 4-5 kcs apart. That way folks will know where to look for activity and not have to actually create any. Meantime, we can troll the web for things to post online, complain about the ARRL, FCC, SSBers, newbies, or whoever/whatever else. In the end, we remain our own worst enemy. Hmm...speaking of pissing and moaning.... (o: Hope to hear more of you on the air over the weekend. Very little static last night, nice stable conditions for a change. Here's hoping it stays that way for a while, and that more folks find their way back to the airwaves. ~ Todd, KA1KAQ ______________________________________________________________ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net 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.
