Re: [AMRadio] #4 wire from mains? - they gotta be kidding

From: "Bill Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Don't be afraid to use large wire in primary feeds. I have seen the result of "skimping" with the result conduit noticeably warms after about 10 - 15 minutes of operation. The worst consequence is a power sag when the transmitter comes on with the result

Re: [AMRadio] 18.150 ?

Yes my decimal was wrong. My trapless beam works on 17. - Original Message - From: "Geoff/W5OMR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 1:54 AM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 18.150 ? - Original Message - From: "VJB" <

Re: [AMRadio] 18.150 ?

I thought of 160 not 17. I have never had any good contacts on 17 at home, mobile on any mode although others seem to like it for mobile use. - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 10:58 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 18.150 ? [EMAIL PROTECTED] w

Re: [AMRadio] 18.150 ?

I misread andf thought it was 160 meters - Original Message - From: "Peter Markavage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 10:53 PM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 18.150 ? You must be pulling our leg. The dipole is roughly 26 feet in length. You might be able in squeeze in i

Re: [AMRadio] 10 and 15 Open to Midwest/Northeast

Openings between 5 land and here this evening on 10M SSB. I called on 29.0 for a while with the beam pointing SW and NE, but didn't catch anyone. 73 Mark K3MSB __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq

[AMRadio] 10 and 15 Open to Midwest/Northeast

That's from my Jackson, MS qth. I won't be on for the moment, as we are tuning up for a thunder storm. Now, if said storm will bring us more rain than thunder, I'll gladly skip the opening. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __

Re: [AMRadio] Mica Capacitor

Hello Rick, Check SSN: http://www.surplussales.com/Capacitors/Trans_Coup_Caps/MicaTransB-E-CCap.html Hope this helps... Osamu Hazawa - Original Message - From: "Rick Brashear" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 1:40 AM Subject: [AMRadio] Mica Capacitor I am in dire

Re: [AMRadio] Aluminum guards for Switchcraft pushbuttons?

>Anyone know where to get these aluminum guards for Switchcraft 903 and >913 switches?? Dunno but I've used bottlecaps for this purpose on numerous ocsasions with great success, they even looked decent in a pro studio. -Pete WB2QLL Somers, WI _

Re: [AMRadio] supply wiring a BC rig

AH! WNAK! The perfect setting for a Frankenstein movie, complete with that old Raytheon do it to yourself electrocution box spread out all over the transmitter shack. At least there was a good ground to be had in that swamp! 73, John, W4AWM ** See what

Re: [AMRadio] Mica Capacitor

Rick I have a few hundred of this type of cap, most to many NOS. I will check to see if I have the value you need after I get the kids to bed tonight. One thing to note is I don't have test gear that will check it at the rated voltage! John, KB1FQG - Original Message From: Rick Bras

[AMRadio] Aluminum guards for Switchcraft pushbuttons?

Anyone know where to get these aluminum guards for Switchcraft 903 and 913 switches?? http://www.wd8das.net/switchcraft.html Thanks... Steve WD8DAS Radio is your best entertainment value. __

Re: [AMRadio] supply wiring a BC rig

Paul said >I worked at a 1000 watt daytimer on 900Kc located in a >flood plain. Hurricane Agnes came through and swamped >the transmitter and station house. Could that have been WNAK ? in Nanticoke PA? Was there a Dynaco amp as an audio driver? Bill, KB3DKS/1 __

[AMRadio] Mica Capacitor

I am in dire need of a 100 pf capacitor, type A2-L, 5000 test volts and 2500 wvdc. Because of mounting restrictions it cannot be a door knob type. You can see a picture of the shorted one at: http://amfone.net/Amforum/index.php?board=34.0 under Mica Transmitting Capacitor. Thanks, Rick/K5IZ ___

Re: [AMRadio] #4 wire from mains? - they gotta be kidding

On 5/9/07, A.R.S. - W5AMI <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I've been reading the Gates BC-1T manual and found two instances where they state that #4 wire should be used. One says: "3) ...provide #4 or larger primary wiring from entrance box to transmitter". A lot of good info from the folks here

[AMRadio] supply wiring a BC rig

Chuck's right when it comes to AC supply to a BC rig. Many of the kilowatt daytimers are in residential settings, sometimes in a former consumer's home that does not have industrial-grade wiring. I worked at a 1000 watt daytimer on 900Kc located in a flood plain. Hurricane Agnes came through and

[AMRadio] Pre-Estate Sale in Texas

This came from a very good ham friend of mine in Texas. I have no idea why he is getting out of ham radio, but I hate to hear of it. Getting out of ham radio. Everything from my 3 ham shacks must go. I am selling as a lot to the highest bidder over $7500 (cash).

[AMRadio] dayton weather

www.accuweather.com says Dayton will be... Thursday , May 17 A bit of rain in the morning Low: 50 °F High: 69 °F Friday