[Boatanchors] help identifying an old "no name?" kit?

[GEORGE MORTON]

Ray - I got my start about 1951 and thanks to Andy and the Dade Radio Club.
I remember the rig that was brought to a meeting for show and tell.  Also
there was
another which had 2E26 final and pair of 6AQ5 modulators which I built and
used on 10 meters.  I used to drive my '47 Chevy Coupe over to Key Biscayne,
throw a chain out on the beach for a ground and work ZS6s like locals at
night.  Andy was also active in the
Flamingo Net and many of us provided comms for the
Sheriff's speed patrols, especially on the Tammiami Trail
from Miami to Naples (then a true one horse town).
Thanks for the memories!!!  Brgds, Geo, N7HR, ex
W4HUP, W3HUR, KA2HR (Japan), VQ9HR
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ray LaRue" <rlarue at swfla.rr.com>
To: "Boatanchors List" <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, July 05, 2004 7:07 AM
Subject: [Boatanchors] help identifying an old "no name?" kit?


> In the late 50's Andy Clark, W4IYT, helped this then teenage boy purchase
> and build a small AM/CW transmitter kit which I enjoyed mobile for several
> years.  It worked fine on 10 and 15 meters.  I have not been able to
recall
> the name of it, nor have I seen one since.  Rare is it might be, I would
> like to be able  to find another, if possible.  Maybe some other old timer
> could be able to help identify it.
>
> It consisted of a xtal controlled 6AQ5 oscillator-doubler, with a 6AQ5
> final, modulated with a carbon mike to another 6AQ5.  It utilized small
> plug-in coils ( I still have a couple of them).  It was about 5 or 6"
wide,
> about 7" high and 6" deep.  I powered it with a DM-35 dynamotor and
received
> with old Gonset 3-30 converter coupled thru the Ford car radio.  (Pretty
> primitive by todays standards but great fun then).  It had a small iron
vane
> ma meter centered in the upper half of the front panel, with grid drive
knob
> below,  PA tune and load condenser knobs alongside.
>
> We bought it from a small ad in one of the journals of that time.   I have
> scanned a number of old QST's and CQ's for it, with no luck.
>
> Does anyone recall such a rig?
>
> Your attention is appreciated.
> 73,
> Ray, W4BYG
> Naples, FL
>
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