[Boatanchors] Halli SX-111

[Carl]

That info still says absolutely nothing about Collins or any other 
subsequent contractor designing the IF module around the particular 
charateristics of certain brand paper caps.

Does the Service Manual say you must use this or that brand of cap? I 
certainly never saw a Bumblebee in Electronics Stores either aboard ship or 
the shore facility in Newport or Norfolk. Toss in Naples also.

Thats the point Im trying to get across that so far has not been answered.

All Im interested in is the above subject, not anything else.

Carl
KM1H




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "rbethman" <rbethman at comcast.net>
To: "Carl" <km1h at jeremy.mv.com>; <Boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 1:02 AM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Halli SX-111


> The chassis ID is a stamp placed on the very first R-390A contract 
> delivered.  The contract is date 1951, even though delivered until either 
> 1954 or 1955.
>
> That Particular stamp was placed on the side of the IF module .  It IS 
> Collins, and part of the first batch of the R-390 cost reduction issue. 
> It was loaded with "bumble-Bees" as you phrase it.  The bypass ones do 
> from time to time create a Catch-22 such as Glenn stated.  This is at 
> 455kc not 50.
>
> That is a Collins part No.  It also has Mod 1 stamped on the top of the 
> chassis.
>
> Whom at Collins designed this "may" be able to be found, but I do not have 
> it.
>
> I have four different signal generators.  I have 4 VTVMs,  I have he audio 
> meter that the military issued.  About the only thing I do NOT have is a 
> spectrum analyzer.  I've made do with the Kenwood BP-8 built into the 
> SM-220.
>
> I've spent my time working on engines as well, including the German Taunus 
> 2L racing engine.
>
> It got personal to me when you posted that I should take my meds and see a 
> doctor immediately.  If you do NOT, then there happens to be a very 
> different perspective regarding English.  I may indeed be a Viet Nam 
> Veteran whom was in the rice paddies and jungles while others worked or 
> played with radio.  I am NOT a trip-wire Vet.  Just one whom put people 
> back together long enough to get them evacuated to someone that could go 
> beyond the scope of what I could do.
>
> Ball is in your court.  However, I'll state that you are not the absolute 
> reference nor authority.
>
> N0DGN
>
> Carl wrote:
>> The chassis ID tells me nothing Bob. Perhaps if you provided a bit of 
>> detail and designers documentation?
>> Im sorry if you feel that asking you a question is personal. The last I 
>> looked a person to person contact is called personal.
>>
>> I havent been on the 390 forums in a decade so have no idea what is 
>> floating around there.
>>
>> I'll be happy to provide you a test equipment list but it wont be much 
>> different than any decent service manual.
>>
>> When Im tuning up my 400+ hp 396 I use more than a screwdriver also.
>>
>> Carl
>> KM1H
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "rbethman" <rbethman at comcast.net>
>> To: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
>> Cc: "Carl" <km1h at jeremy.mv.com>
>> Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2009 6:33 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Halli SX-111
>>
>>
>>> You made it a personal issue.  I do not require meds.  I gave you the 
>>> stamped info right off the chassis.
>>>
>>> I see that you haven't addressed that.  The broadside you launch into is 
>>> the "normal" BS that anybody whom doesn't kiss the "King's" ring gets.
>>>
>>> You started the "off the handle" by essentially demanding:
>>>
>>>> WHERE in a 390A?
>>>>
>>>> It certainly wasnt a designed in issue by Collins.
>>>
>>> As to the bench equipment, you are free to populate it with whatever YOU 
>>> think it requires.
>>>
>>> Bob - N0DGN
>>>
>>>
>>> Carl wrote:
>>>> Bob you must be off your meds lately as youve been out of control for 
>>>> several days on here.
>>>>
>>>> Go see your doctor tomorrow PLEASE.
>>>>
>>>> No, I did not work for Collins in the 50's. Did you?
>>>>
>>>> I did work on lots of 390 and 390A's in the Navy tho and also many/most 
>>>> of the ones that Herb Gordon sold in the CQ and 73 ads in the 60's. I 
>>>> still do the occassional radio and more often just modules.
>>>>
>>>> If you continue to fly off the handle Im just going to ignore you until 
>>>> you get some control.
>>>>
>>>> Carl
>>>> KM1H
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> In the IF deck, "Final I.F. unit, 540-7577-006, Col. Ser. No. 35"
>>>>>
>>>>> Now where does THAT leave his "royalness?
>>>>>
>>>>> You didn't work there!
>>>>>
>>>>> I suggest that YOU stick to where YOU have worked.  I have this in 
>>>>> hand and can produce photos!
>>>>>
>>>>> Your high horse needs to be brought down.  I have never CLAIMED to "be 
>>>>> all that".  Many times I have BACKED you.
>>>>>
>>>>> This time YOU bite the dust!
>>>>>
>>>>> Bob - N0DGN
>>>>>
>>>>> Carl wrote:
>>>>>> WHERE in a 390A?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> It certainly wasnt a designed in issue by Collins.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Meanwhile get some decent equipment for the next time you work on a 
>>>>>> 50 kc IF and stop blaming it on the caps.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Carl
>>>>>> KM1H
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> -- 
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>>
>>
>
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> | Bob Bethman                \\\|///     " The absence of a danger |
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