RE: [AMRadio] Better AM audio for a EF Johnson Messenger2

2007-05-28 Thread Ed Sieb
Bow, I would change out the following capacitors to .1 uF (or .22 if you like; there won't be much diffeence): C24, C31 and C35. C24 is key, while C's 31 and 35 will also affect receive audio (more lows). While your at it, remove resistor R48, or make it much smaller. It controls power output

Re: [AMRadio] B&W 850-A vs 852 Pi-Network assembly

2007-05-28 Thread SBJohnston
> I have a chart that shows capacity to resonate on each band, etc. from an > old B&W catalogue if it would help. It's sure not a drop in, but I expect > you > could make it work ok except perhaps on 80 with a bit of juggling. Hey - I'm searching for info on a B&W 851 assembly - does your i

Re: [AMRadio] Better AM audio for a EF Johnson Messenger2

2007-05-28 Thread Robert Nickels
This reminded me of what's in this box I keep tripping over...anyone want to mess with a Johnson Messenger I drop me a note, $20 plus shipping. 73, Bob W9RAN __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.

RE: [AMRadio] Better AM audio for a EF Johnson Messenger2

2007-05-28 Thread Bob Peters
Bow that Banana mike was a great Mike but a D-104 amplified would serve you better...If you don't want the banana and if it is chrome in good shape I would love to buy it from you...I collect great mikes... Thanks Bob W1PE Dallas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [AMRadio] B&W 850-A vs 852 Pi-Network assembly

2007-05-28 Thread John Parker
Larry, I will check, I think I may have an 850A. $65.00 plus shipping from 98072 73 John KD7KFT -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Larry WA9VRH Sent: Monday, May 28, 2007 6:01 PM To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service Subje

Re: [AMRadio] B&W 850-A vs 852 Pi-Network assembly

2007-05-28 Thread Geoff/W5OMR
The 850A and 852 have the same voltage rating but the plate impedance for the 850A is 2500 to 5000 ohms, while the 852 is 1500 to 3000 ohms. Larry WA9VRH wrote: Hi Scott, I will keep looking for an 850-A as it would be the best way to go. Thanks for the info and I would appreciate a copy of

Re: [AMRadio] B&W 850-A vs 852 Pi-Network assembly

2007-05-28 Thread Larry WA9VRH
Hi Scott, I will keep looking for an 850-A as it would be the best way to go. Thanks for the info and I would appreciate a copy of the chart. Address and email is good on QRZ. Thanks! Larry - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, May 28, 2007 8:00 PM Subject: Re

Re: [AMRadio] B&W 850-A vs 852 Pi-Network assembly

2007-05-28 Thread Ka9p
Larry - The 850A and 852 have the same voltage rating but the plate impedance for the 850A is 2500 to 5000 ohms, while the 852 is 1500 to 3000 ohms. In other words the inductance of the 850A is 13.6,6.5,1.75, 1 and 0.8 microhenries, and the 852 is 7, 3.72, 2.34, 1.34, and 0.95 microhenrie

RE: [AMRadio] Better AM audio for a EF Johnson Messenger2

2007-05-28 Thread Bow
Thanks Mike, So basically, the Mic is a great starting point? I'm going to fit my favorite 6 pin jack tomorrow, then I will be able to interchange mics between my mobile rig and the Johnson. While I am not afraid to modify the radio, I want to keep it looking like it wasn't installed by a Hack ;)

Re: [AMRadio] Better AM audio for a EF Johnson Messenger2

2007-05-28 Thread Mike Duke, K5XU
I remember being amazed as a 10 year-old when a family CB friend changed from the stock Johnson hand mic to a non-amplified Turner desk mic on his Messenger 2. The fidelity improvement was incredible. So, install your favorite mic connector. Then, follow your ears and your instincts. If you wa

[AMRadio] B&W 850-A vs 852 Pi-Network assembly

2007-05-28 Thread Larry WA9VRH
Hi all, I am rebuilding a B & W L-1000-A amplifier deck. The Pi-Network assembly looks like it has been fried all though the rest of the RF deck looks fine. Does anyone know if the 852 Pi-Network would be a suitable replacement? Thanks Larry WA9VRH ___

[AMRadio] Better AM audio for a EF Johnson Messenger2

2007-05-28 Thread Bow
Hey all, Has anyone here ever played with a Johnson Messenger (or Messenger Two) CB on 10 meters? I am looking for suggestions on how to get better sounding audio out of the one I have. The Hardwired Crystal "Banana" microphone is coming off ASAP and I plan on inputting audio from my rack gear,

Re: [AMRadio] OT but of interest to some

2007-05-28 Thread Jim Wilhite
KNIN is the station I could not recall. It was 990 and there was another station there owned by Raymond Ruff that was its competitor. I don't remember what the frequency or call of the other even though I worked for KIXZ in Amarillo from 1968 until 1972, also owned by Ruff. Jim/W5JO He

Re: [AMRadio] OT but of interest to some

2007-05-28 Thread BSugarberg
Hello Jim, KFCD is a sports talk radio station serving the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The station is licensed in Farmersville, Texas. The station started out originally in Wichita Falls as K-Nine (KNIN), a popular Top 40 station during the 60's and 70's. 73, Bruce WA8TNC == Jim W

Re: [AMRadio] OT but of interest to some

2007-05-28 Thread Jim Wilhite
Here in Oklahoma I have a choice of music, if you can believe it. There is an old country station down near Dallas, TX that plays it plus a small town station about 50 miles away. On top of that a station about 25 miles South has R&R from the late 60s to the 80s. There is another station ab

[AMRadio] FS Audio Gear

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Re: [AMRadio] OT but of interest to some

2007-05-28 Thread Joseph Bento
Now living in Utah, obviously I can't listen to WLS directly - at least during daylight hours. Nice to listen to the internet stream. I lived in Chicago for a time 20 or so years ago, and fondly remember them as the "Big 89." A major interest in my hobby is restoring vintage broadcast receivers,

[AMRadio] 10 Meter AM Open

2007-05-28 Thread Mike Duke, K5XU
Beginning just after 11:30 AM central time, I had a 15 minute qso with Bob, K0RDF in Mo. I had to bale out when the phone rang. Haven't heard any other AM on 10, and none on 15. He was running a great sounding Ranger, and I was on my usual Kenwood TS570. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of B

[AMRadio] Re: Fw: Leo Meyerson

2007-05-28 Thread A.R.S. - W5AMI
See Message forwarded to me, and link to photo of Leo below: On 5/28/07, crawfish <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: - Original Message - From: Gene Pentecost To: crawfish Sent: Monday, May 28, 2007 7:20 AM Subject: Re: Leo Meyerson At 12:56 PM 5/27/2007, you wrote: Is Mr. Leo doing well t

[AMRadio] OT but of interest to some

2007-05-28 Thread Robert Nickels
The "Big 89 Rewind" aka WLS MusicRadio is back the air today - listen live at www.wlsam.com if you're not within the sound of Lyle Dean's voice. Great to hear all the old jocks and news/sports voices back on the air. And a new website of WLS history: http://www.wlshistory.com/ I guess the