[Boatanchors] Need a 404-90 / 4990khz Crystal Filter

2014-06-09 Thread Gary H. Harmon, Jr.
A friend is restoring a Heathkit HX-20 SSB transmitter. The filter is used in the HX-20 and HX-10 transmitter. If you have one to sell or trade, let me know and I will notify the person in need. Many 73, Gary H. Harmon, Jr. - K5JWK - Radio Archaeologist 6003 Archwood San Antonio, TX 782

[Boatanchors] OT: Noelle clarification & background

2014-06-09 Thread Michael
First a little clarification on Noelle’s meds. As mentioned, her assistance has been significantly reduced due to her being terminal. This is partially compensated for by some of the pharmaceutical companies stepping up with freebies to cover the more expensive meds. (This is a write off for the

Re: [Boatanchors] Preselector & Elmac PMR-6a?

2014-06-09 Thread LARRY PICARD
Do you have the selectivity specs for this vintage receiver?  It is listed as a double/triple conversion superhet.   I agree that a pre-selector will not give you much benefit unless there are selectivity or image rejection issues.   These devices cannot improve the signal to noise ratio the in

Re: [Boatanchors] Preselector & Elmac PMR-6a?

2014-06-09 Thread Fuqua, Bill L
If you can hear additional background noise when you connect the antenna, then probably no unless you have a problem with image rejection. 73 Bill wa4lav From: Boatanchors [boatanchors-boun...@puck.nether.net] on behalf of q...@kd4e.com [q...@kd4e.com]

[Boatanchors] Preselector & Elmac PMR-6a?

2014-06-09 Thread q...@kd4e.com
Would a preselector make enough of a difference used with an Elmac PMR-6a to be bothered with? Added selectivity and low-noise sensitivity would be the intended goal - used in a fixed rather than original-design mobile setting. Thanks - David KD4E -- David Colburn, KD4E - Nevils, Georgia USA