Re: [AMRadio] Any AM ops in my area?

2010-06-01 Thread Dave Mayfield W9WRL
Todd, my first thoughts after reading your message. 1. If you can find someone in your area that would be great. 2. If not start reading, and ask questions. (This is how I learned) 3. HV is not something you should be afraid of, it is however something you need to understand and respect. Best

Re: [AMRadio] Any AM ops in my area?

2010-06-01 Thread Brian - KF5CCN
I have had a DX-60 for a couple of weeks now. I have done repairs and mods on it and it works great. What seems to be the problem with yours?   Brian/KF5CCN --- On Tue, 6/1/10, Dave Mayfield W9WRL w...@gwltd.com wrote: From: Dave Mayfield W9WRL w...@gwltd.com Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Any AM ops

Re: [AMRadio] Any AM ops in my area?

2010-06-01 Thread Todd Carpenter
amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Any AM ops in my area? I have had a DX-60 for a couple of weeks now. I have done repairs and mods on it and it works great. What seems to be the problem with yours?   Brian/KF5CCN --- On Tue, 6/1/10, Dave Mayfield W9WRL w...@gwltd.com wrote: From

Re: [AMRadio] Any AM ops in my area?

2010-06-01 Thread BILL GUYGER
of AM Radio in the Amateur Service amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, June 1, 2010 9:48:58 AM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Any AM ops in my area? During my initial tune up, the transmitter acted as it it did not want to tune. There was an audible low pop. Then no power. Some one suggested maybe a breaker

Re: [AMRadio] Any AM ops in my area?

2010-06-01 Thread Todd, KA1KAQ
On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 10:48 AM, Todd Carpenter n9...@yahoo.com wrote: During my initial tune up, the transmitter acted as it it did not want to tune. There was an audible low pop. Then no power. Some one suggested maybe a breaker in the power supply chain, but I dont recognize one. The ham

Re: [AMRadio] Any AM ops in my area?

2010-06-01 Thread Brian - KF5CCN
will love the rig once it is working. 73 Brian/KF5CCN --- On Tue, 6/1/10, Todd, KA1KAQ ka1...@gmail.com wrote: From: Todd, KA1KAQ ka1...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Any AM ops in my area? To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service amradio@mailman.qth.net Date: Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Re: [AMRadio] Any AM ops in my area?

2010-06-01 Thread Todd Carpenter
; kf5...@arrl.net Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Any AM ops in my area? Sounds kind of like a resistor blew up, but that's a SWAG (Scientific Wild Ass Guess). Is there a resistor in series with a supply lead or in a cathode that might be cracked? Bill AD5OL From: Todd

Re: [AMRadio] Any AM ops in my area?

2010-06-01 Thread Brian - KF5CCN
. There is a difference. 73 Brian/KF5CCN --- On Tue, 6/1/10, Todd Carpenter n9...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Todd Carpenter n9...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Any AM ops in my area? To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service amradio@mailman.qth.net Date: Tuesday, June 1, 2010, 11:27 AM I didnt

Re: [AMRadio] Any AM ops in my area?

2010-06-01 Thread Todd Carpenter
1340 still awaiting assembly after 6 years. Hahaha! Time flies. -Original Message- From: Brian - KF5CCN bzwie...@sbcglobal.net Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 11:49 To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Any AM ops in my area? Parts may

Re: [AMRadio] Any AM ops in my area?

2010-06-01 Thread johndtate
Todd, Brian and the others do give some great advice. Replacing the electrolytic capacitors should be a priority if the DX-60 is stock. That right there just might solve your issues. Also, if it is an original stock DX-60, the 2-prong power plug will have fuses. If the plug seems It would