Could I put an amplifier on the signal a few feet from the antenna
before it goes to the house? Would that help the signal?
My limited understanding is that only an on-mast amplifier
will do any good at all, if your problem is basic signal strength.
-- Jim
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On Sun, 04 Apr 2010 23:18:50 -0400 Rich Thomas
wrote:
> Read that link I posted
> http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Large-DB8-HDTV-Antenna-Big-Bertha/
> the guy uses a splitter to make a combiner, but apparently phase
> matching might be an issue. I don't know.
Yes, phase matching is
U.S.Fish and Wildlife have this site:
http://www.fws.gov/video/sound.htm
Gerry Archer
'83 300D and 240D
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So I was out working on the SD this afternoon, the driveway to the
garage is down by the marsh. At some point I hear this
g
Ganging:
http://www.hdtvprimer.com/ANTENNAS/16bay.html
Amplifier:
Channel Master all the way.
(I ought to get one since my Blonder Tongue Apartment Complex Amplifier died.
Right now I'm just using some cheap Channel Master amplified splitter inside the
house)
The bad stations aren't VHF
Like our old Mercedes ---
On Sun, Apr 4, 2010 at 10:47 PM, Mountain Man wrote:
>
> Get Smart.
> tv is so... 20th century.
> mao
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Dieselhead wrote:
> Is it possible to use more than one DTV antenna and combine the signals. I
> know there are splitters, but is there a signal combiner?
Get Smart.
tv is so... 20th century.
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Yes - but ---
Ideally you want to use 1/4 wave lines and impedance matching to combine the
signals, but that's hard with a wide frequency range to cover. Try the
splitter and see how it works.
On Sun, Apr 4, 2010 at 10:18 PM, Rich Thomas <
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote:
> Read that
Perhaps just the reflector added to the one you have will provide the extra
dB you need ---
On Sun, Apr 4, 2010 at 10:08 PM, Rich Thomas <
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote:
> I made one of these
> http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Large-DB8-HDTV-Antenna-Big-Bertha/and
> have the
Read that link I posted
http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Large-DB8-HDTV-Antenna-Big-Bertha/
the guy uses a splitter to make a combiner, but apparently phase
matching might be an issue. I don't know.
--R
On 4/4/2010 11:07 PM, Dieselhead wrote:
Is it possible to use more than one DTV
Is it possible to use more than one DTV antenna and combine the
signals. I know there are splitters, but is there a signal combiner?
OKDons talk about combining alternators got me thinking about
combining antenna signals.
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I made one of these
http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Large-DB8-HDTV-Antenna-Big-Bertha/
and have the stuff to make another, but I have not used it/them yet.
the one I made is still in the garage waiting for the other, then I'll
mount both.
I don't know if an amp would work or not, opi
I made the third on these antennae recently for my daughter. It
works well, but several stations register, but the signal is not
strong enough to actually get a picture on the marginal stations.
Here is my question: COuld I put an amplifier on the signal a few
feet from the antenna before it
Sounds like you need Cathey's magical mysterious de-rustification
system. Just apply it to the Model A en-gIne You could make a movie
out of the process, and then be famous. It involves elements of a
good movie... Wires, electrodes, acid electricity and things that
are connected together a
Now that I think of it I could use something like that to re-power my swamp
buggy. Currently its got the engine out of a Model A ford but its stuck tight...
It sat for 30+ years after all...
-Curt
Date: Sun, 04 Apr 2010 13:17:05 -0400
From: Rich Thomas
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I used 2 funnels but pulled one out too far to begin. No leakage.
Steve
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Q2: How can you grease the hinges and pins?
A) Use a 'needle' fitting on the grease gun. B) Drive the pin out
with the BFH and grease it before putting it back. (Don't forget to
remove the retaining E-clip first, and don't lose the nylon
spacer washer.)
-- Jim
At 'rest' both motor leads are hot, and the switches (either
one) switches one or the other lead to ground. All current
goes through the switches.
If a switch makes one leg go 'open', neglecting phase
two where it thence goes to ground, then the switch
is at fault. Just what I would expect. Th
Anyone an expert on bucksnorts or gator bellowing?
The noise that deer makes that freaked me out until I finally
figured it out was a sort of cough that sounded a lot like an
arm swiped fast across metal window screen.
-- Jim
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So I was out working on the SD this afternoon, the driveway to the
garage is down by the marsh. At some point I hear this
groaning/bellowing/moaning sound coming from the marsh not too far
away. I heard this same sound last fall, and saw something in the marsh
grass rustling it, made me think
) to those that Harbor Freight carries?
Jerry
1982 240D
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So I got into the driver door of the 300SD today to see what was wrong
with the window not going up/down. I checked the switches, power, all
that, was fine. A couple weeks ago I got in there for the same problem,
and it started working though I'm not sure what I did. So anyway, I
swapped a g
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On Sun, 4 Apr 2010 12:58:43 -0700 Jim Cathey
wrote:
> > Is an ac-dc-ac interface capable of regulation cost effectively?
>
> Not usually, not on this scale!
>
> > I believe the utilities cross-region use this type of interface
> > between systems?
>
> The big ones, yes. But the electrical gr
On Sun, 4 Apr 2010 04:36:44 -0700 (PDT) Curt Raymond
wrote:
> The speed calculation is actually pretty simple, theres like 750w in an
> hp so take the rated output of the generator, figure the hp required to
> get there and look at the hp curve for your engine, gear accordingly...
746 W/HP. Don'
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/04/annual_peeps_round-up.html
Dan
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I also see this thing up near this guy, I might go look at it. Would
make a hell of a power supply for 12V if I could convert it to DC
output.
Big diodes! As-is that'd make a very nice low voltage lighting supply,
for a pretty large system.
-- Jim
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Is an ac-dc-ac interface capable of regulation cost effectively?
Not usually, not on this scale!
I believe the utilities cross-region use this type of interface
between systems?
The big ones, yes. But the electrical grid didn't start
out like that.
-- Jim
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I can sell you a Winco unit at a good price - we are a Winco dealer, too.
The Generac home standbys are ideal, as they are designed specifically for the
application and are more or less plug and play. Of course, you pay for that
convenience, but it's all in what you're looking for.
Dan
Sent f
Jim wrote:
> Traditionally regulated they can be
> paralleled just fine, that's what's behind the electrical grid!
Is an ac-dc-ac interface capable of regulation cost effectively?
I believe the utilities cross-region use this type of interface between systems?
mao
Most farm stores sell Winco generators. the PTO models are made for
540 RPM PTO. I am sure they sell direct drive too. Winco makes a 15
kw and a 25 Kw The 25 would be a match for the 27 Hp Kubota. Just
have to check the engine RPM for the HP and match that to the
generator RPM.I think
I went loooking for the definition of harmonically-regulated, and found this
response on another board ---
"I've done it many a time with nothing more than a pair of 120
volt light bulbs in series. This is the standard synchroscope backup in
even large
plants and an operator must be able to sync
Actually, thinking about it now, that is not a power generator, it is
just a generator/alternator for whatever it comes from. But still that
engine could be decent.
--R
On 4/4/2010 1:08 PM, Rich Thomas wrote:
I'm going up there this evening to look at this thing, for $300
probably can't go w
I'm going up there this evening to look at this thing, for $300 probably
can't go wrong unless it is seized up or something. I'll try to turn it
over, don't have a compression tester. don't know if he has it
organized to try to start it or not. What should I look for?
Says the gen is off to
It is the greatest feeling to hear the engine fire up after putting so
much time and effort into a project. Nice job Don and son.
Mike
On Apr 3, 2010, at 9:00 PM, OK Don wrote:
The new keys arrived this afternoon - followed shortly by the son.
We took
battery off of the trickle charger, inst
Why so much spillage? Did you use a funnel, or at least
pour it down the partially-inserted dipstick?
-- Jim
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Generators easily. Alternators would have to be kept closely in phase.
Maybe with a toothed belt and make one alternator adjustable, like
timing an injection pump?
This could work, but the phasing of the two generator heads
would be very critical. Critical as in if they slip or jump
out of pha
Rich Thomas wrote:
I called that guy this afternoon, he still had the engine/generator
(with bad voltage regulator he says).
This was the ubiquitous 27hp Yanmar three, right?
Grab it, and if it's a runner, start looking for a Yanmar powered something with
a fried engine that's selling for a s
OK Don wrote:
Nope - haven't gotten tht far -- but it makes sense. They build belt driven
motorcycles, and belt driven aircraft propellors, so I'd think there's be
belts that could handle this load.
Toothed belts are sorta like clean, quiet chains. You won't be running a Harley
on a V-belt.
This was my first automatic transmission of any kind but it was easier to
install than a manual. I pulled the tans and left the engine in place. I
believe I could pull one out now in about 3 hours or less if I don't have to
fight more than a couple of bolts.
Steve
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The speed calculation is actually pretty simple, theres like 750w in an hp so
take the rated output of the generator, figure the hp required to get there and
look at the hp curve for your engine, gear accordingly...
I agree but sometimes cobbling is more fun.
-Curt
Date: Sat, 3 Apr 2010 12:19:
> Trans dead 3/16/2010
> Back on the road 4/3/2010
Congratulations!
> Used a dent puller with a threaded bar bent in a 90 degree angle to pull
out
> the old seal. I started the installation of the replacement trans at
11:00
> this morning and had it installed by 3:30 pm. It went very well. We
Update on my transmission installation.
Trans dead 3/16/2010
Back on the road 4/3/2010
Used a dent puller with a threaded bar bent in a 90 degree angle to pull out
the old seal. I started the installation of the replacement trans at 11:00
this morning and had it installed by 3:30 pm. It went ver
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