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Old January 23rd 06, 03:05 PM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
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Default Wanted: whip for Lowe HF-225 & advice on power supply

The 225 I just won on ebay turns out not to have the factory-supplied
whip, which I'd like to have because I like my radios to be complete
and because it might come in handy. Lowe no longer ships to the U.S.,
and I don't know anybody in G.B. who might ship it for me. Besides,
shipping probably would cost twice as much as the antenna.

Any ideas for a source?

The AC adapter also is missing. What's the best way to prevent a wall
wart from creating a hum problem, or should I just get a real power
supply (regulated, nonswitching)?

Thanks.

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Old January 23rd 06, 04:06 PM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
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On 23 Jan 2006 07:05:22 -0800, "Avery W3AVE"
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The 225 I just won on ebay turns out not to have the factory-supplied
whip, which I'd like to have because I like my radios to be complete
and because it might come in handy. Lowe no longer ships to the U.S.,
and I don't know anybody in G.B. who might ship it for me. Besides,
shipping probably would cost twice as much as the antenna.

Any ideas for a source?


Yeah.. Get a PL-259 and a piece of rod from the hardware store. Break
out that old 50 W soldering iron and go nuts.

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Old January 23rd 06, 04:46 PM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
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Yup, I realized that's all I need to do when I saw a photo of the rear.
But I think I'll pull out one of my old Weller guns. More authentic for
a job like this.

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Old January 23rd 06, 05:13 PM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
 
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Default Wanted: whip for Lowe HF-225 & advice on power supply

www.ramseykits.com sells whip antennas for $14.95 You might find a
similar antenna from an old junk radio or even tv set whip or rabbit
ears antennas.
cuhulin

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Old January 23rd 06, 05:31 PM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
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Default Wanted: whip for Lowe HF-225 & advice on power supply

I've got plenty of whips around from junker radios I've dismantled over
the years, but I was hoping for an exact replacement.



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Old January 24th 06, 04:09 AM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
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Avery W3AVE wrote:

Yup, I realized that's all I need to do when I saw a photo of the rear.
But I think I'll pull out one of my old Weller guns. More authentic for
a job like this.


I remember flattening the centre of a bit of 14 guage solid wire for a
home made replacement tip on those things.The gun was handy for one or
two solder joints, but after that,soon became a pain.

I've preferred the pencil type ever since. I've found around thirty five
watts works for everything I do...well, not EVERYTHING, but a propane
torch handles those jobs.


mike
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Old January 23rd 06, 04:55 PM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
 
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Avery W3AVE wrote:
The 225 I just won on ebay turns out not to have the factory-supplied
whip, which I'd like to have because I like my radios to be complete
and because it might come in handy. Lowe no longer ships to the U.S.,
and I don't know anybody in G.B. who might ship it for me. Besides,
shipping probably would cost twice as much as the antenna.

Any ideas for a source?

The AC adapter also is missing. What's the best way to prevent a wall
wart from creating a hum problem, or should I just get a real power
supply (regulated, nonswitching)?

Thanks.


Avery,

Look he http://www.grove-ent.com/ANT6.html

Les

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Old January 23rd 06, 05:15 PM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
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Default Wanted: whip for Lowe HF-225 & advice on power supply

Perfect except for the BNC connector, but I might have a BNC
female/PL-259 adapter around. Thanks, Les.

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Old January 23rd 06, 11:10 PM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
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Default Wanted: whip for Lowe HF-225 & advice on power supply

In article .com,
"Avery W3AVE" wrote:

The 225 I just won on ebay turns out not to have the factory-supplied
whip, which I'd like to have because I like my radios to be complete
and because it might come in handy. Lowe no longer ships to the U.S.,
and I don't know anybody in G.B. who might ship it for me. Besides,
shipping probably would cost twice as much as the antenna.

Any ideas for a source?

The AC adapter also is missing. What's the best way to prevent a wall
wart from creating a hum problem, or should I just get a real power
supply (regulated, nonswitching)?


You want the power supply "wall wart" to be a linear regulator type that
uses a transformer and is bypassed for low noise.

--
Telamon
Ventura, California
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Old January 24th 06, 12:00 AM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
Avery W3AVE
 
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Default Wanted: whip for Lowe HF-225 & advice on power supply

There are wall warts that don't use a transformer to step down the
voltage??

Seems to me the only way to tell whether the output is regulated and
bypassed is to check the voltage with varying loads and 'scope the
output for noise.

I'm starting to think it would be easier just to get one of those
little Radio Shack 2 or 3 amp power supplies for $15 or $20 new or at a
hamfest for $5.



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