[Boatanchors] cw chirp

[Jack Taylor]

I agree with Carl.  Chirp was a symbol of individuality back during the
boatanchor era.  Today, it distingushes *your* rig from all the other modern
day SS gear.  Indeed, there's no doubt room for a series of conversion
articles on how to introduce chirp into present day equipment.

73 de Jack

----- Original Message -----
From: "Carl Huether" <km1h@jeremy.mv.com>
To: "Glen Zook" <gzook@yahoo.com>; "Michael Stoller" <k4rdd1@comcast.net>;
<Boatanchors@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2003 7:43 AM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] cw chirp


> In this case I would suggest using Zener diode regulation for the VFO.
> 1. Old regulator tubes are really not all that stable; they do wear out.
> Even NOS is questionable. I found that out the hard way a few years ago
with
> an amplifier screen supply.
> 2. Adding another socket and tube is intrusive and time consuming
> 3. SS is simple, easily reversible, unobtrusive AND works a lot better.
>
> Zeners are available at www.mouser.com.
>
> I have changed to Zener regulation in numerous TX/RX oscillator circuits
and
> have been pleased with the results.
>
> OTOH, chirp is traditional, and lets others know you have a real radio (:
>
> Carl