[AMRadio] Heathkit DX-60 Saga

2010-05-17 Thread Brian Zwiener
Well, I replaced all resistors in the mod circuit, not that many, all P.S. caps. the cathode res. for the 6146 final. No change, but no regrets either. They are old. There was a strange arcing on the filter can from day one. Thought it was poor solder connections, wrong. I replace the caps with

[AMRadio] DX-60

2010-05-14 Thread Brian Zwiener
The crystals arrived today and the DX-60 tunes up nicely and on frequency. But the modulation is horribly distorted. I put in a new 12AX7 preamp and checked voltages. All OK. I bypassed the preamp stage and subbed in a known good amp. Still bad. I'll keep working on it. 73                        

[AMRadio] T/R Switching

2010-05-13 Thread Brian Zwiener
I would like to thank everyone for the quick, friendly, and informative responses. I am confident I will be good to go as soon as the crystals arrive, perhaps tomorrow. This was another fine example of the Ham Radio spirit.I hope to see you on AM very soon! 73Brian/KF5CCN

Re: [AMRadio] T/R Switching

2010-05-13 Thread Brian Zwiener
...@post.com Subject: Re: [AMRadio] T/R Switching To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Date: Thursday, May 13, 2010, 5:48 PM Brian, Do tell us what you decided to do for your T/R switching! John KX5JT -Original Message- From: Brian Zwiener bzwie...@sbcglobal.net To: AMRadio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thu, May

[AMRadio] T/R Switching

2010-05-11 Thread Brian Zwiener
I have Purchased a gem of a Heathkit DX-60 AM Transmitter.I was wondering if someone had a better idea that what I have for T/R switching. I need to use the same antenna with separate transmitter and receiver, and not have the transmitter power get in the receiver front end. If someone has an

Re: [AMRadio] ARRL Web Site

2010-05-09 Thread Brian Zwiener
I agree. There are many orphaned links, and it is not the easiest site to navigate through. I understand it is new and the are working on it. They should have done more testing before releasing the new site. Anyway. try this link. I hope it helps.

Re: [AMRadio] Modulator question.

2010-05-07 Thread Brian Zwiener
Speaking of AM Transmitters, does anyone have a source for plans to build an AM Transmitter for 75 meters in the 15-25 watt range?Thanks. - Brian/KF5CCN --- On Fri, 5/7/10, RICHARD GEORGE k6...@msn.com wrote: From: RICHARD GEORGE k6...@msn.com Subject: [AMRadio] Modulator question. To: amlist

Re: [AMRadio] Clean schematic of the Gates BC-1T transmitter?

2010-04-04 Thread Brian Zwiener
I am actually looking for one of these transmitters, or equivalent. Here is a clean pdf copy of the entire manual, with schematics.If the attachment does not come through email me at kf5...@arrl.netand I will send it to you directly.If anyone knows where I can find an old 1kW transmitter,

[AMRadio] New Web site

2010-03-25 Thread Brian Zwiener
This is a good onehttp://www.kf5ccn.com 73 Brian kf5...@arrl.net KF5CCN.COM HAMRADIO NEWS GROUP __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List

Re: [AMRadio] Need BC-1G 833 Tube Socket

2010-03-22 Thread Brian Zwiener
If anyone knows where I can find a Gates BC-1G 833 or RCA, Collins, etc. 500-1000 watt transmitter, please let me know and I would really appreciate it.  73 Brian kf5...@arrl.net KF5CCN.COM HAMRADIO NEWS GROUP --- On Mon, 3/22/10, Stevan A. White w5...@pathwayz.com wrote: From: Stevan A.

Re: [AMRadio] Broadcast stuff

2010-03-19 Thread Brian Zwiener
When disaster strikes and there is no electric power, cell phones, land lines (cell phones use land lines too) no internet of any kind, HAM radio still works.  --- On Fri, 3/19/10, Bruce bsugarb...@core.com wrote: From: Bruce bsugarb...@core.com Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Broadcast stuff To:

Re: [AMRadio] Broadcast stuff

2010-03-19 Thread Brian Zwiener
Not any place --- On Fri, 3/19/10, Brett Gazdzinski brett.gazdzin...@verizon.net wrote: From: Brett Gazdzinski brett.gazdzin...@verizon.net Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Broadcast stuff To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service amradio@mailman.qth.net Date: Friday, March 19, 2010, 10:32 PM

Re: [AMRadio] Heath info

2010-03-19 Thread Brian Zwiener
Try this site. It is full of FREE Heathkit manuals. http://www.vintage-radio.info/heathkit/  --- On Fri, 3/19/10, Van K7VS wa7...@cdsnet.net wrote: From: Van K7VS wa7...@cdsnet.net Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Heath info To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service amradio@mailman.qth.net Date:

Re: [AMRadio] 5000 Watt AM transmitter for sale

2010-03-18 Thread Brian Zwiener
for sale To: kf5...@arrl.net, amradio@mailman.qth.net Date: Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 8:16 AM whats the location and whats the price? -Original Message- From: Brian Zwiener bzwie...@sbcglobal.net To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, Mar 16, 2010 11:21 pm

[AMRadio] Fw: WANTED: AM Transmitters, Gates, Harris, RCA, Collins, McMArtin, etc.

2010-03-18 Thread Brian Zwiener
WANTED: AM Transmitters, Gates, Harris, RCA, Collins, McMArtin, etc. I am looking for a functioning AM broadcast transmitter 250-1000 watt range to convert to 40-160 Meters. If you're looking to get rid of it, or know someone who does, I'll come get it, or arrange to have it trucked here. I'm

Re: [AMRadio] FCC Non-cooperation

2010-03-18 Thread Brian Zwiener
I wonder where you got that information. Plenty of people listen to AM/FM commercial AND LPFM. Even low power analog TV. If this will impact HAM Radio, I can promise you there will be a war that will be all over the news media and Internet. And I really hope this does not start another never

Re: [AMRadio] Buzzies and hash all over the spectrum

2010-03-17 Thread Brian Zwiener
No kidding! Do we honestly think ALL licensed HAMs adhere to the legal limit rule any more than most CBers stay at or below 4 watts? There are always some who go well over the legal limit. And don't look at my 5kW unit either!Kidding!  KF5CCN on QRZhttp://www.qrz.com/db/KF5CCN/KF5CCN Ham Shack

Re: [AMRadio] ILL LEGAL STUFF ON E BAY

2010-03-16 Thread Brian Zwiener
That's right. That's up to the FCC if they operate it in an illegal fashion. --- On Tue, 3/16/10, D. Chester k4...@charter.net wrote: From: D. Chester k4...@charter.net Subject: Re: [AMRadio] ILL LEGAL STUFF ON E BAY To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 3:24 AM Since it's

Re: [AMRadio] ILL LEGAL STUFF ON E BAY

2010-03-16 Thread Brian Zwiener
I have left groups because of things like this. KF5CCN Ham Shack NewHam Radio Discussion Group --- On Tue, 3/16/10, ted orant ted1...@sbcglobal.net wrote: From: ted orant ted1...@sbcglobal.net Subject: Re: [AMRadio] ILL LEGAL STUFF ON E BAY To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service

[AMRadio] 5000 Watt AM transmitter for sale

2010-03-16 Thread Brian Zwiener
5000 Watt AM transmitter for saleHarris MW5 Specifications Power Input:208/230 Vac, 60 Hz closed Delta or 380 Vac, 50 Hz Wye. Power Consumption: 9.4 kVA at 5000 watts carrier and no modulation.13.0 kVA at 5000 watts carrier and 100% modulation. Audio Input:10 dBm 2 dB, 600/150 ohms balanced.

[AMRadio] Parts is parts

2010-03-15 Thread Brian Zwiener
I need plate tank coild for tube linears 40-160m. Also a 9-pin chassis mount tube socket to fit TV sweep tubes, all for amp projects.Thanks.Brian KF5CCN Ham Shack NewHam Radio Discussion Group __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net