http://www.radiobanter.com (rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors) Topics related to classic amateur radio gear. Boatanchor equipment includes equipment constructed primarily with vacuum tubes, not solid state devices, and manufactured generally in the post WWII-to-1970 timeframe. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:50:44 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.radiobanter.com/images/002/misc/rss.jpg http://www.radiobanter.com http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=148099&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:26:21 GMT gone gone
]]> Boatanchors http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=148099 http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=148073&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:52:28 GMT There are several great ideas mentioned other than mine. I really
didn't think I should have said it but now glad I did. With respect
to rock controlled rigs. One on the greatest things I recall from
my novice days was when I worked a station as a novice on 40 mtrs cw,
in the evening time
with an old globe chief with crystals control and a hallicrafters
rcvr ( cannot recall the model), from Greensboro, NC to Seaside, Org.
during the busiest time of the evening around 2000 hrs local ( 8 PM
EST). The QRM was terrific and we had a long QSO.
Nuff said, John K4ZYF
]]> Boatanchors John http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=148073 http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=148046&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:15:00 GMT I am looking for a Heathkit HG-10 vfo. If you have one for sale, please email me at aa6dq@arrl.net. Tim AA6DQ I am looking for a Heathkit HG-10 vfo.

If you have one for sale, please email me at .

Tim AA6DQ
]]> Boatanchors Nobody http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=148046 http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=148045&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:34:41 GMT Great idea! Only one comment that is not really worth mentioning but
nevertheless: "Why restrict it to just one freq? What's wrong with a
band from 3560 to 3599?" This would give less qrm on one freq. 73,
John K4ZYF : ps: hallicrafters sx-117 & ht-44 here, solely cw.
]]> Boatanchors John http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=148045 http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=148029&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:34:00 GMT hello ;

i have H&K for 1937 , 65 , 68 & 82 .

make me an offer .

WALT , waterbury , ct .
]]> Boatanchors http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=148029 http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=148028&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:30:20 GMT For years 3546 has served us vintage equipment aficianados well. Unfortunately, largely due to their robbing us CW ops of most of our exclusive 80 M spectrum, the middle portion of the band has filled with nets and hams who seem only interested in collecting the membership numbers of other... For years 3546 has served us vintage equipment aficianados well.
Unfortunately, largely due to their robbing us CW ops of most of our
exclusive 80 M spectrum, the middle portion of the band has filled with nets
and hams who seem only interested in collecting the membership numbers of
other members trivial little clubs. Very often the equipment we are using is
frail and low in power so we can't compete up against the Kensues and
YaeCOMs not to mention the gaggle of contester super ops that seem to own no
receivers. Although I appreciate every QSO, I must admit it is always more
fun when I am told the other station is using vintage gear. I am suggesting
we boatanchor enthusiasts move far away from the crowd and start using 3599
kc. Calling "CQ," "CQ BA" or just "BA" would alert this otherwise quiet
frequency that someone is there who is running fun gear to hear. Comments?

See you on 3599?

]]> Boatanchors SX-25 http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=148028 http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=148017&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:58:33 GMT The Southern California Antique Radio Society will be holding their
annual 2 day meet this Friday & Saturday, November 20th & 21st, in
Carlsbad, Calif. There is no admission charge for the swap meet and
non-members are welcome to attend (you must be a SCARS member to sell).
For more details, visit: http://www.antiqueradios.org/calendar.html
]]> Boatanchors Sofa Slug http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=148017 http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=147993&goto=newpost Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:45:03 GMT HI Wanted 6 Variable Capacitor 2 section of 365+365pf or 500+500pf . Please send me information to my e_mail k0ire@yahoo.it TNX Frank HI
Wanted 6 Variable Capacitor 2 section of 365+365pf or 500+500pf .
Please send me information to my e_mail
TNX Frank

]]> Boatanchors Radio Vintage http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=147993 http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=147964&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:02:07 GMT Hi folks, I have a wonderful Collins 2050, everythink works well less the RF gain. BITE say the pot does not work correctly = always zero. Any suggestion? Cheers Claudio Hi folks,
I have a wonderful Collins 2050, everythink works well less the RF gain.
BITE say the pot does not work correctly = always zero.
Any suggestion?

Cheers

Claudio


]]> Boatanchors moreradio http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=147964 http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=147937&goto=newpost Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:11:29 GMT Partial success on this stubborn problem and it would have to be my favorite rcvr too. I traced the thunderstorm crashing sounds down to the 2nd converter subchassis. After I pulled it again, I replaced all the caps and the resistors since it is such a pain to access. I powered it up on test leads... Partial success on this stubborn problem and it would have to be my
favorite rcvr too. I traced the thunderstorm crashing sounds down to
the 2nd converter subchassis. After I pulled it again, I replaced all
the caps and the resistors since it is such a pain to access. I
powered it up on test leads to the main chassis and still heard the
frying thunderstorms. A 22k resistor that I replaced was starting to
overheat and turned brown. I checked the one I took out and it too was
burned looking. So.... I need help on what would cause the overheated
resistor (R24). I can email a schematic to anyone who can help me out
on this. I double checked all wiring and parts were replaced one at a
time. Help. Thanks ahead of time. 73 Mike KF6KXG
]]> Boatanchors tchrme http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=147937 http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=147936&goto=newpost Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:39:16 GMT Hi Gang:

This is a brand new CRT for a small scope. It is new in the box with
original packing and documentation.
I don't need it as I don't have the scope. $25.00 plus shipping.

If interested please reply by e-mail.

Thanks and 73,

Michael, W1RC

w1rc*at*verizon*dot*net

]]> Boatanchors ]]> http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=147936 http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=147918&goto=newpost Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:35:47 GMT I need tjhe wisdom of the list as this one has me totally stumped. A week ago I posted about static crashes on this rcvr. The collective advice was to check out the stages by removing tubes and then replace the micas (which are discrete components on this rcvr) in the IF cans. Well, the first tube... I need tjhe wisdom of the list as this one has me totally stumped. A
week ago I posted about static crashes on this rcvr. The collective
advice was to check out the stages by removing tubes and then replace
the micas (which are discrete components on this rcvr) in the IF cans.
Well, the first tube that made a difference by removal was the 50.75
KC IF amp (6C4 V13) on the 2nd converter IF chassis so...I bit the
bullet and pulled the subchassis. Easier said than done on this rcvr.
I replaced the micas associated with T3, T4, and T9 the cans on the
subchassis. Still had static crashes...so I replaced all the IF micas
in the other cans while I was at it. Aligned it and sensitivity is
great but still static crashes. I thought maybe the C31 mica which
carries the signal out of the subchassis to V13. Tried subbing a cap
in and same result. The funny thing is that when I put my signal
tracer on V4 or T2 which is the 1st IF amp, I can hear the crashes,
but removing the V4 tube doesn't have an effect. Also removing the
tubes V5 and V12 on the subchassis doesn't stop the crashes. Several
questions. Could the static crashes be back feeding from the
subchassis to T2 or is the problem in that stage? Besides micas what
other component failures should I be looking for? Can a bad tubes
cause it? Thanks in advance for help. Mike KF6KXG
]]> Boatanchors tchrme http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=147918 http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=147897&goto=newpost Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:58:02 GMT I have a very nice HQ-120X Hammarlund receiver that I am restoring that needs a BFO coil. The one I have is open and the break is not visible. Does anyone have a parts radio with a good coil? I will take the whole can unit which consists of the BFO coil and trimmer and the AVC switch, or I... I have a very nice HQ-120X Hammarlund receiver that I am restoring that
needs a BFO coil. The one I have is open and the break is not visible.
Does anyone have a parts radio with a good coil? I will take the whole
can unit which consists of the BFO coil and trimmer and the AVC switch,
or I could use just the coil.

Thanks for your help & 73's,
Larry W4LK
]]> Boatanchors http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=147897 http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=147878&goto=newpost Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:23:34 GMT I've just acquired a couple of Clansman 5.4m masts and, while erecting them
doesn't really need instructions, they are so pristine it would be nice to
have them "as issued", which I suspect includes a set of "field
instructions". (I've some older 27' metal masts with such instructions on a
metal plate.)

Does anyone know if similar field instructions are issued with the Clansman
masts? If so, a scan or description would be nice so I know what to look for
under the table at rallies.

--
73
Brian G8OSN/W8OSN
www.g8osn.net





]]> Boatanchors Brian Reay http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=147878 http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=147808&goto=newpost Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:16:52 GMT Looking for a smallish neut. cap for a project. Nothing big, rig is only about 20 watts tops with 600vdc. TIA, Bill Looking for a smallish neut. cap for a project. Nothing big, rig is
only about 20 watts tops with 600vdc.

TIA,
Bill
]]> Boatanchors http://www.radiobanter.com/showthread.php?t=147808