[Boatanchors] Re: Boatanchors Digest, Vol 52, Issue 37

Sun Jul 27 17:28:08 EDT 2008

I could use the front panel if it is directly interchangeable with the Dx100 
panel. Rick K8PJQ
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>   1. Crystal information (DW Holtman)
>   2. Re: Crystal information (Bob Macklin)
>   3. Magic! (Bob Macklin)
>   4. FOR SALE HEATH DX100B PARTS (k2sse)
>   5. FS: Lot's of Radio Books (David Hollander)
>   6. Re: [Heathkit] Magic! (Duane Fischer, W8DBF)
>   7. Parts (Rick Brashear)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 07:09:42 -0600
> From: "DW Holtman" <tubestuff at comcast.net>
> Subject: [Boatanchors] Crystal information
> To: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
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> Hello,
>
> Will  an HC-49U crystal fit in a socket for an H-6/U? I'm going to try to
> order a couple of crystals the the FCU in my SP-600. ICM does not list the
> H-6/U as one of their thru hole options.
>
> Thank you for your help.
>
> Best,
> DW Holtman
> WB7SSN
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 07:26:51 -0700
> From: "Bob Macklin" <macklinbob at msn.com>
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Crystal information
> To: "DW Holtman" <tubestuff at comcast.net>,
> <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
> Message-ID: <BAY108-DAV4E2159D9C11DA9F1EAD7AC5BD0 at phx.gbl>
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>
> HC-49 crystals will NOT fir in HC-6 sockets!
>
> Bob Macklin
> K5MYJ
> Seattle, Wa,
> "Real Radios Glow in the Dark"
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "DW Holtman" <tubestuff at comcast.net>
> To: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 6:09 AM
> Subject: [Boatanchors] Crystal information
>
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> Will  an HC-49U crystal fit in a socket for an H-6/U? I'm going to try to
>> order a couple of crystals the the FCU in my SP-600. ICM does not list 
>> the
>> H-6/U as one of their thru hole options.
>>
>> Thank you for your help.
>>
>> Best,
>> DW Holtman
>> WB7SSN
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 11:20:47 -0700
> From: "Bob Macklin" <macklinbob at msn.com>
> Subject: [Boatanchors] Magic!
> To: "Heathkit" <heathkit at mailman.qth.net>,
> <glowbugs at piobaire.mines.uidaho.edu>, "Boatanchors list"
> <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>, "AM Radio" <amradio at mailman.qth.net>
> Message-ID: <BAY108-DAV12ECF2F6B1E281AE3B19CC5BD0 at phx.gbl>
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>
> I have a heath HR-10 that seemed to have a problem with the AVC circuit.
>
> When I was testing the Rx with my Heath signal generator a couple years 
> ago when I tuned to the signal, the S-Meter initially went negative then 
> moved positive. I could not figure out the problem then but since I was 
> only using it for CW I just ignored it. I disable the AVC for CW and SSB.
>
> But I wanted to get it ready to use with my DX-60 for 15M AM and 10M AM 
> when the propagation comes back. I hope I live long enough to  see it!
>
> This morning I put it on the bench and removed the case and bottom. I 
> hooked it up to the signal generator and it worked just as it should. I 
> used both the scope and VTVM to watch the AVG voltage as I tuned across 
> the signal. It went negative just as it should have.
>
> WHAT FIXED IT? I saw the problem several times. But I have not had it on 
> for maybe 6 months.
>
> I think it's pulling my chain!
>
> Bob Macklin
> K5MYJ
> Seattle, Wa,
> "Real Radios Glow in the Dark"
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 17:27:38 -0400
> From: "k2sse" <k2sse at embarqmail.com>
> Subject: [Boatanchors] FOR SALE HEATH DX100B PARTS
> To: "HEATH" <HEATH at listserv.tempe.gov>, "FLBA"
> <FLBOATANCHORS at YAHOOGROUPS.COM>, "FORSALE"
> <FORSALE-SWAP at MAILMAN.QTH.NET>, "BOATANCHORS"
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> Still have the Front Panel some  of the Transformers,sockets,VFO etc.
> Tell me what you need.
>
> Thanks
>
> Al
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 14:56:05 -0700
> From: David Hollander <n7rk at cox.net>
> Subject: [Boatanchors] FS: Lot's of Radio Books
> To: "amswap at mailman.qth.net" <amswap at mailman.qth.net>, Forsale-Swap
> Net <forsale-swap at mailman.qth.net>, BOATANCHORS
> <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>, "BOATANCHORS at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV"
> <BOATANCHORS at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV>, HallicraftersRadios at yahoogroups.com,
> "milsurplus at mailman.qth.net" <milsurplus at mailman.qth.net>, Old Tube
> Radios <boatanchors at theporch.com>
> Message-ID: <483C8375.4030901 at cox.net>
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>
> Here are some books for sale. Shipping in a padded envelope is $5 in
> most cases (depends upon quantity).  I will ship overseas. All books are
> in very good to excellent condition unless noted
>
> Surplus Radio Conversion Manual Volume 2............$18
> Marked up cover with a few pages marked up
>
> Command Sets 1957 CQ Magazine (2 Copies available)...$15 each
>
> RCA Receiving Tube Manual (1961)......$8
> Spine needs to be glued for a portion of pages
>
> How to Become a Radio Amateur (1960)....$9
>
> RCA Transmitting Tubes (TT-5 1962)..........$15
>
> RCA Transmitting Tubes (TT-4 1956)..........$15
>
> 1994 ARRL Handbook Hard Cover............$16
> Like new condition
>
> William Orr Radio Handbook 22nd Edition  (1981)....$25
> Like new condition
>
> General Radio Handbook of Noise Measurement.........$7
>
> HF Antennas for All Locations-Moxon 1993 (RSGB)........$20
>
> HF Antenna Collection - David 1991 (RSGB).......$20
>
> Amateur Radio Antenna Handbook  - Hooten (1962)....$7
>
> Electronic Test Equipment Handbook 1991
>
> ARRL Antenna Book 13th Edition (1974)....$8
>
> ARRL Antenna Book 10th Edition (1964)....$8
>
> ARRL Antenna Book 6th Edition (1954)....$8
>
> Radio Operating - Questions and Answers (1952)........$7
>
> Single Sideband for the Radio Amateur - 1970 ARRL...$7
>
> Electronic Technician 3 Navy Training Course (1952)........$10
>
> RF Exposure and You - Hare 1998 ARRL..$10
>
> Beitman's Most Often Needed Radio Diagrams.........$20
> 1942, 1950, 1951 and 1952 all in excellent condition
>
> 73 and thanks for looking.
> -- 
> ***********************************************************
> Dave  N7RK          Boatanchors Home Page: http://members.cox.net/n7rk
> Phoenix, Arizona         *DXCC Honor Roll*    *WAZ#22 - 75 Meter SSB*
>
> ex-XE2/N7RK, N7RK/ZB2, VK2ERK, ZM0AJN, WB6NRK, WN6IWX
>
> Boatanchor and Antique Radio Collector
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 20:46:18 -0400
> From: "Duane Fischer, W8DBF" <dfischer at usol.com>
> Subject: [Boatanchors] Re: [Heathkit] Magic!
> To: "Bob Macklin" <macklinbob at msn.com>, "Heathkit"
> <heathkit at mailman.qth.net>, <glowbugs at piobaire.mines.uidaho.edu>,
> "Boatanchors list" <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>, "AM Radio"
> <amradio at mailman.qth.net>
> Message-ID: <014601c8c05c$4f6b85b0$53ea1240 at hpdc5100mt>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> Careful there Robert! Liberal use of the term "Magic" can get one into
> serious cosmic issues! You do not simply get unsubscribed from the QTH.NET
> lists, you get vanished from the planet! Since nobody has yet to return 
> from
> wherever we Magicians send them, it is pure speculation as to whether or 
> not
> it is a good place to visit! Be ever careful what you wish for Robert, as 
> I
> just might grant your wish! (LOL!)
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bob Macklin" <macklinbob at msn.com>
> To: "Heathkit" <heathkit at mailman.qth.net>;
> <glowbugs at piobaire.mines.uidaho.edu>; "Boatanchors list"
> <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>; "AM Radio" <amradio at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 2:20 PM
> Subject: [Heathkit] Magic!
>
>
>>I have a heath HR-10 that seemed to have a problem with the AVC circuit.
>>
>> When I was testing the Rx with my Heath signal generator a couple years
>> ago when I tuned to the signal, the S-Meter initially went negative then
>> moved positive. I could not figure out the problem then but since I was
>> only using it for CW I just ignored it. I disable the AVC for CW and SSB.
>>
>> But I wanted to get it ready to use with my DX-60 for 15M AM and 10M AM
>> when the propagation comes back. I hope I live long enough to  see it!
>>
>> This morning I put it on the bench and removed the case and bottom. I
>> hooked it up to the signal generator and it worked just as it should. I
>> used both the scope and VTVM to watch the AVG voltage as I tuned across
>> the signal. It went negative just as it should have.
>>
>> WHAT FIXED IT? I saw the problem several times. But I have not had it on
>> for maybe 6 months.
>>
>> I think it's pulling my chain!
>>
>> Bob Macklin
>> K5MYJ
>> Seattle, Wa,
>> "Real Radios Glow in the Dark"
>>
>>
>>
>> -- 
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>>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 19:29:46 -0500
> From: "Rick Brashear" <rickb at tx.rr.com>
> Subject: [Boatanchors] Parts
> To: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
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>
> I have complied a small list of parts I need for the Bauer 707.  If you 
> have
> any or all, please, contact me at: rsbtexas at gmail.com and we can work out
> the particulars.  Of course, I will pay your asking price and shipping.
>
> Here's what I need:
>
> 1 each - 60K ohm @ 25 watt wire wound resistor tubular style
> 1 each - .1 mfd @ 5KV capacitor (original was made by Plastics, part 
> number
> OF50-104) This needs to be similar in style - glass tubular.
> 1 each - 5 megohm @ 5 watt 1% non inductive capacitor
> 1 each - 4 megohm @ 5 watt 1% non inductive capacitor
> 1 each - .05 mfd @ 1KV bathtub capacitor (with side lugs)
> 2 each - 50 ohm @ 25 watt adjustable wire wound resistors (Brown Devil
> style)
>
> I realize most if not all of this stuff can be purchased new from several
> different suppliers, but I hope to get it from fellow hams even if the 
> price
> is the same.  I'm not looking for a bargain or  steal, just good parts.
>
> Thanks,
> Rick/K5IAR
>
>
>
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