On 02/04/2016 11:19 PM, Hank wrote:
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analogdial wrote:


snipped for brevity
That was about 25 years ago, so I've probably forgotten some
things. As a radio, it was an interesting foray into studying 1940
state-of-the-art as well as quite impressive-looking. But compared
to even early postwar designs, the set simply fell flat on its face
at around 100 Mhz---not particularly sensitive, poor image
rejection, and either too broad on AM or too narrow on FM. As I
recall, that set ended up (with an early stereo converter) in the
lobby of a non-com classical station as a lobby monitor.

Hank



Wow, great account!


I never had much test equipment so simply tuned to a weak signal and
tweaked "by ear" as best as possible.


As to working on transmitters, we always joked: Tune for minimum smoke!

In message , philo
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On 02/04/2016 11:19 PM, Hank wrote:
In article ,
analogdial wrote:


snipped for brevity
That was about 25 years ago, so I've probably forgotten some
things. As a radio, it was an interesting foray into studying 1940
state-of-the-art as well as quite impressive-looking. But compared
to even early postwar designs, the set simply fell flat on its face
at around 100 Mhz---not particularly sensitive, poor image
rejection, and either too broad on AM or too narrow on FM. As I
recall, that set ended up (with an early stereo converter) in the
lobby of a non-com classical station as a lobby monitor.

Hank



Wow, great account!


I never had much test equipment so simply tuned to a weak signal and
tweaked "by ear" as best as possible.


As to working on transmitters, we always joked: Tune for minimum smoke!

"Minimum"? You'll never work any DX doing that!
--
Ian

On 02/07/2016 07:38 AM, Ian Jackson wrote:
ow, great account!


I never had much test equipment so simply tuned to a weak signal and
tweaked "by ear" as best as possible.


As to working on transmitters, we always joked: Tune for minimum smoke!

"Minimum"? You'll never work any DX doing that!



I did not want to burn out my 807


OTOH: When ten meters is open, two watts (or less) can do the job

On 2/7/2016 10:42 AM, philo wrote:
On 02/07/2016 07:38 AM, Ian Jackson wrote:
ow, great account!


I never had much test equipment so simply tuned to a weak signal and
tweaked "by ear" as best as possible.


As to working on transmitters, we always joked: Tune for minimum smoke!

"Minimum"? You'll never work any DX doing that!



I did not want to burn out my 807


OTOH: When ten meters is open, two watts (or less) can do the job
Now that hurts, nostalgically! I started out with a pair of 1625's
(807's with 12V filaments) in a military surplus xmtr I converted...
That was in 1957. I wish I had it back now!
Bob Wilson

In message , Bob Wilson
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On 2/7/2016 10:42 AM, philo wrote:
On 02/07/2016 07:38 AM, Ian Jackson wrote:
ow, great account!


I never had much test equipment so simply tuned to a weak signal and
tweaked "by ear" as best as possible.


As to working on transmitters, we always joked: Tune for minimum smoke!

"Minimum"? You'll never work any DX doing that!



I did not want to burn out my 807


OTOH: When ten meters is open, two watts (or less) can do the job
Now that hurts, nostalgically! I started out with a pair of 1625's
(807's with 12V filaments) in a military surplus xmtr I converted...
That was in 1957. I wish I had it back now!
Bob Wilson

TCS xx TX? I still have a TCS10.
--
Ian

On 02/07/2016 01:44 PM, Bob Wilson wrote:
On 2/7/2016 10:42 AM, philo wrote:
On 02/07/2016 07:38 AM, Ian Jackson wrote:
ow, great account!


I never had much test equipment so simply tuned to a weak signal and
tweaked "by ear" as best as possible.


As to working on transmitters, we always joked: Tune for minimum smoke!

"Minimum"? You'll never work any DX doing that!



I did not want to burn out my 807


OTOH: When ten meters is open, two watts (or less) can do the job
Now that hurts, nostalgically! I started out with a pair of 1625's
(807's with 12V filaments) in a military surplus xmtr I converted...
That was in 1957. I wish I had it back now!
Bob Wilson




Here I am in my shack 50 years ago

https://www.dropbox.com/s/5usk3tqswj...hack1.JPG?dl=0