[AMRadio] Starting in AM

[Larry WA9VRH]

Hi Dave,

Peter's suggestion has merit but if you are wanting to get your feet wet I 
would suggest that you first try AM on your current lowband tranceiver.
Many people use SS rigs and for the most part everyone is happy to see 
another AM convert. Once you decided that this is a mode you want to persue 
I would suggest looking at some of the Heathkit, Gonset, Eico, 
Hallicrafters, Elmac, and many more to get your feet wet with a tube type 
equipment.

>From there the Collins equipment would be a great step up.

Good luck and hope to see you on the AM bands soon.

By the way this Wednesday is the Collins Collectors Association First 
Wednesday AM Night.

It's on 3880 and starts out on the East coast and works it's way West. 
Usually an hour to 90 minutes on the East and Midwest.

Tune in and listen or if you have a rig that will do AM give checking in a 
chance.

Anything that will do AM is welcome no matter who made it. You will hear all 
kinds of equipment!

73 Larry WA9VRH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter Wittenberg SR" <k2lrc at k2lrc.com>
To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service" 
<amradio at mailman.qth.net>
Cc: <w3hm at frontiernet.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2011 4:05 PM
Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Starting in AM


> Dave, you should consider the top of the line set of Collins radios.  The 
> 32V3 and a 75A3 or 75A4 make  great set.  Contact Howard Mills, W3HM who 
> rebuilds these to as new condition. His phone number is: 304-876-6483 and 
> his email address is: w3hm at frontiernet.net . I am copying him with this 
> email.
> Good luck!
>
> -73- Peter K2LRC
> www.k2lrc.com
> God Bless America !
>
> When they call the roll in the Senate, the Senators do not  know whether 
> to answer "present" or "not guilty."  Theodore Roosevelt.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: amradio-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:amradio-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Rhodes
> Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2011 4:51 PM
> To: amradio at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [AMRadio] Starting in AM
>
> I have been a ham for 20 years, but have just recently developed an 
> interest in AM. My interest is in a boat anchor transmitter and receiver. 
> Any suggestions on equipment for a not too technical person like me, and 
> where to find it would be appreciated.  Thinking about going to Dayton. 
> Dave, N7PEI
>
> -- 
>
> David Rhodes
>
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