[AMRadio] Starting in AM

[David Rhodes]

Rob,
I am retired but an active fine artist, with no training in electronics.
 However I do have a keen interest in radio.  My uncle inspired me many
years ago as he was a ham (W6PRF).  I live in northern Utah on 1/2 acre.
 Plenty of room for several more dipole antennas planned this summer.
 Downside is the power lines running east/west at the north end of the lot.
 We do live in a town with sufficient 60 cycle hum.

Have been active in Army MARS and now serving in comms in CAP.  Listening to
AM I am drawn to the audio quality, also the pace of QSO's by most AM hams.
 Love to restore things but will need a little help with any radio repairs.
 I do have friends around here that can help.
Dave, N7PEI

On Sun, Jan 30, 2011 at 5:19 PM, Rob Atkinson <ranchorobbo at gmail.com> wrote:

> David, tell us a little bit about yourself--how you came to be interested
> in
> AM, and where you live, i.e. are you in a town, or out in the country--how
> much room do you have for antennas...my advice may depend on your
> situation.
>
> I don't think there is any way around this--my experience has been that if
> you are going to run vintage gear, you are going to have to acquire some
> knowledge of radio and troubleshooting and have some test equipment and
> tools on hand.   You may as well know this now, but, this is part of the
> fun.  This was one of the things that got me interested in this kind of ham
> radio.  Running modern gear that I didn't understand very well was boring.
> It's okay for a few years, but eventually you start wondering how much
> difference there is between modern ham radio appliance operating and CB.
> Once you start to learn how circuits function you will feel some sense of
> accomplishment which is satisfying.   Pretty soon the indoor vendor stuff
> at
> hamfests will be entirely uninteresting and you'll be spending all your
> time
> out in the flea market where the high quality stuff is.
>
> What ham gear to you have right now?  That will also affect the advice you
> get.
>
> 73
>
> Rob
> K5UJ
>
> On Sun, Jan 30, 2011 at 3:50 PM, David Rhodes <der3113 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > 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
> >
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> >
> > David Rhodes
> >
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