[Boatanchors] Halli SX-111
Richard W. Solomon
w1ksz at earthlink.net
Mon Aug 24 18:39:02 EDT 2009
Carl, don't you get enough S&M on the Amps Reflector ??
If you must continue your harangue over here on a different topic,
please change the Subject. People might get the idea you are still
babbling on about my SX-111.
73, Dick, W1KSZ
-----Original Message-----
>From: Carl <km1h at jeremy.mv.com>
>Sent: Aug 24, 2009 10:41 AM
>To: rbethman <rbethman at comcast.net>, Boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Halli SX-111
>
>Bob, do you have a reading disability?
>
>If you cant manage to answer my simple questions instead of attacking and
>dancing around the issue then dont bother to reply. So far you have provided
>zero pertinent information.
>
>Im sure I can find several more qualified 390A people elsewhere.
>
>REMEMBER: Dont reply unless you can provide what I asked for. Otherwise I'll
>just have to put you on the reject list.
>
>Carl
>KM1H
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "rbethman" <rbethman at comcast.net>
>To: <Boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
>Cc: "Carl" <km1h at jeremy.mv.com>
>Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 1:16 PM
>Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Halli SX-111
>
>
>> Then you have nothing worth listening to. You asked about: WHERE IN A
>> R-390A
>>
>> Gave you all the info right off the module.
>>
>> If you don't know the contract from the first series of R-390A, then you
>> do not know the facts mthat they were 100% Collins.
>>
>> That time frame has been hard enough for anyone to JUST track and learn.
>>
>> What YOU saw in store either on ship or ashore isn't remotely relevant.
>>
>> Go do your own digging.
>>
>> N0DGN
>>
>> Carl wrote:
>>> 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
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> +------------------------------------------------------------------+
>>>>>> | AM Amateur Radio Operator NØDGN |
>>>>>> +------------------------------------------------------------------+
>>>>>> | Bob Bethman \\\|/// " The absence of a danger |
>>>>>> | \\ ~ ~ // signal does *NOT* mean |
>>>>>> | rbethman at comcast.net (/ @ @ /) that everything is OK " |
>>>>>> +-------------------------oOOo-(_)-oOOo----------------------------+
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> +------------------------------------------------------------------+
>>>> | AM Amateur Radio Operator NØDGN |
>>>> +------------------------------------------------------------------+
>>>> | Bob Bethman \\\|/// " The absence of a danger |
>>>> | \\ ~ ~ // signal does *NOT* mean |
>>>> | rbethman at comcast.net (/ @ @ /) that everything is OK " |
>>>> +-------------------------oOOo-(_)-oOOo----------------------------+
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> --
>> +------------------------------------------------------------------+
>> | AM Amateur Radio Operator NØDGN |
>> +------------------------------------------------------------------+
>> | Bob Bethman \\\|/// " The absence of a danger |
>> | \\ ~ ~ // signal does *NOT* mean |
>> | rbethman at comcast.net (/ @ @ /) that everything is OK " |
>> +-------------------------oOOo-(_)-oOOo----------------------------+
>>
>
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