[ARC5] Vibrator power supply

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

On 12 Dec 2012 at 20:34, Geoff wrote:

> I just dont like having to fix equipment as much as actually getting
> to using it. SOME old tech belongs in a museum, the vibrator is in the
> top 10.

I'd say, "...in the top 1...", myself.

Although I have always been fascinated by "mechanical radio", i.e. arc 
transmitters, high-frequency alternators, etc., IMHO, vibrators should be 
relegated to the trash heap. They are kludgey, noisy, and unreliable.

Ken 

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> Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 7:31 PM
> Subject: Re: [ARC5] Vibrator power supply
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> > ----- Original Message ----- 
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> >> A coupla power FET's and a few support parts and no more problems
> >> for another century or more...
> >
> > You're right, of course.
> > I'm just...... Stubborn!
> > Want that vibrator to work if at all possible.
> >
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Kenneth G. Gordon W7EKB

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