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W9VC

Posted: 04 Nov 2016 11:00 PM PDT
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Episode 118 - Bill Murray - W9VC Bill Murray, W9VC, likes to spend his
ham radio time building tube type transmitters of his own design from old
equipment purchased at ham fests. In addition, Bill likes to rebuild old
gear and and operate QRP in the field. W9VC shares his ham radio story
with Eric, 4Z1UG, in this episode of QSO Today.
Show Notes Listen to Podcast
Boy Scouts Radio Merit
Badge

First Elmer: Uncle Frank "Stewart" Aymer , WA8YAY, "Toot

Codes sound language

First Callsign: age 12,1967, WN8YTL

Other Elmer: Whittier E Clark, W8IHN

First Contact: John Nicholson, WN7IHO

First Rig: Hallicrafters HT40 TransmitterHallicrafters SX96
Current Rigs:
Operating Position 1: Drake 2NT CW TransmitterDrake 2C ReceiverDrake 2B
ReceiverKnight T50
Operating Position 2Kenwood TS830Drake R4A
Favorite operating mode: CW

W9VC CW warmup: "Bens Best Bent Wire"

Bill Crane, W9ZN

Lowell Hamfest

Best way to get on CW:Get on the airThe slower CW higher up in the band
7.100 ad 7.125Use a Keyer, W9VC prefers Bencher paddle
First Class Radio Telephone

Education: University of Michigan, BSIE Industrial Engineering

Worked in Materials Mangement. -General Electric , 12 yearsBelden Wire and
Cable, 10 years
Favorite Hamfest: Hudsonville Hamfest, Michigan

6V6 6L6 transmitter

807 final amplifier

6AG7 with pair of 807 finals

Transistor transmitter rigs

Best source of parts for tube projects: obsolete test equipment

Refurbished Rigs: Heathkit DX-20 refurbish, replaced electrolytic
capacitors, 3 wire power cordKnight T-50, 6AG7 and 807.High voltage
capacitors for tube radios

Some home-brewer tools:
1) Drill , punch, drill bits, Round Metal file,( optional-Greenlee
punches, nibbler)
Greenlee punches1 1/8" for octal,7/8" for 9 pin miniature ,5/8" for 7 pin
miniature and SO-2392) needle nose pliers, screwdrivers, small wire cutters
3) Soldering iron, rosin core solder
4) VOM or VTVM , rf probe is helpful
5) Watt meter
6) Wave meter
7) Capacitor/Inductance Meter

Recommended first tube project: 6L6 Transmitter

How to get a tube tester:You will pay too much on Ebay.Buy it from your
friend who does not need it anymore
Emissions versus mutual conductance tube tester

W9VC tube type stereo amplifier. What is the advantage of a tube stereo
amplifier?

Best audio sources for tube amplifiers: used CDs

Eastern Indiana QRP Club

Donny, WA9TGT, Drake 2B, "cult receiver"

Richard WB9LPU, builds bugs and keys


What kind of impact does amateur radio have on your family life?

Dave Benson transceiver SWL40

Elecraft K1

Hartwick Pines State Park

Porcupine Mountain State Park

Advice to new or returning hamsont be concerned about the cost of ham
radio. A simple radio is available.Find an Elmer with gear not being
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