Re: [AMRadio] ARRL Web Site

2010-05-12 Thread lafrieda
Yes- the new ARRL website isn't as user-friendly as the previous one, for it took me quite awhile to find out where they were hiding their ARRL publications such that one could easily retrieve previous QST articles. Anyho- the path to ARRL publications is found under their Technology Tab, i.e.

Re: [AMRadio] Modulator question.

2010-05-12 Thread Al ae6cm
Greetings from a lurker -- Dick has an interesting idea here and I enjoy pretending that I know how to play the numbers g so here goes... Let's use the 200w figure with a car amp with a bridge amplifier powered by the car's 12v battery, and for the moment we will neglect the losses. The amp's

Re: [AMRadio] ARRL Web Site

2010-05-12 Thread Bernie Doran
well that does not seem to work for me. I can bring up the list of articles but when I click on them it says not authorized to perform this operation Bernie w8rpw ( this after registering and receiving the email confirmation ) - Original Message - From:

Re: [AMRadio] ARRL Web Site

2010-05-12 Thread LEE BAHR
Are you a member of the ARRL? You can't dowload articles unless you are a member. Lee, w0vt - Original Message - From: Bernie Doran qedconsulta...@embarqmail.com To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 5:53 AM Subject:

Re: [AMRadio] ARRL Web Site

2010-05-12 Thread Howard Weinstein
Lee, I have been a LIFE MEMBER since 1973 and still can't download articles from QST. Yes, I know that they are unavailable after 2005. Howie K3HW --- On Wed, 5/12/10, LEE BAHR pulsa...@embarqmail.com wrote: From: LEE BAHR pulsa...@embarqmail.com Subject: Re: [AMRadio] ARRL Web Site To:

Re: [AMRadio] ARRL Web Site

2010-05-12 Thread Arnie Adelman
I downloaded a couple of articles yesterday without any difficulty. Being a member is required. Then you need to login to the site. If you do not provide your proper login credentials, it will behave as described. arnie - W1GCI -Original Message- From: Howard Weinstein

Re: [AMRadio] ARRL Web Site

2010-05-12 Thread Bernie Doran
nope not a member, but I did not see anything that said that while registering and getting the conformation back by email. Bernie W8RPW iginal Message - From: LEE BAHR pulsa...@embarqmail.com To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, May

Re: [AMRadio] ARRL Web Site

2010-05-12 Thread LEE BAHR
As I said, you need to be a member to download old articles. Lee, w0vt - Original Message - From: Bernie Doran qedconsulta...@embarqmail.com To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service amradio@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 9:28 AM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] ARRL Web

Re: [AMRadio] T/R Switching

2010-05-12 Thread w6ref
Hi Brian, There are several options. I use an old Dow-Key relay with my DX-60. It's powered from the accessory socket on the back of the DX-60 (117 volts, as I recall), and is energized when you rotate the function switch to AM or CW. Also, if you can't find a Dow-Key at a reasonable price

Re: [AMRadio] Painting recessed panell markings

2010-05-12 Thread BILL GUYGER
Since your panel is painted this might not be good info, but on anodized panels you wipe or brush some fill paint (white enamel maybe?) over the engraved nomenclature and wipe off the excess with a rag dampened with the proper solvent for the paint you're using. I have seen engraving / machine

Re: [AMRadio] Painting recessed panell markings

2010-05-12 Thread Arnie Adelman
I did this recently with a national receiver that I repainted. A white lacquer stick will do a good job filling in the depression. I used artist's paint with no thinner and a small brush to dab it into the recessed area. I wiped it off with a dry paper towel. You will not get all of it off, but

Re: [AMRadio] Painting recessed panell markings

2010-05-12 Thread Ken
I also had good results using a white lacquer stick on a National receiver as well as the panel and knobs of a 1924 Freed-Eismann receiver. The red lacquer stick is a perfect match for the line on Hallicrafter knobs such as the SX-99. Ken/K2UPI -Original Message- From:

Re: [AMRadio] Painting recessed panell markings

2010-05-12 Thread fomularace
Thanks for the great Ideas.  I am thinking the Latex paint would be the best approach then a coat of clear to finish and seal the markings. - Original Message - From: BILL GUYGER bguy...@sbcglobal.net To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service amradio@mailman.qth.net