[Boatanchors] All Americacn 5 / Re: Boatanchors Digest, Vol 88, Issue 4

Tue May 3 01:08:12 EDT 2011

Sandy,

I can give you the tube line up for at least one then-popular 
transformerless Danish radio from that period.
I cannibalized it for its many useful parts, when there was too much that 
had to be replaced including tubes.
Those models are still common here at reasonable prices a.go. $40-$60. I do 
like the over-driven bass on
those sets, when listening to music. The unit was quite large; in the order 
of  20"H x 25"W x 15"D.

(My Euro friends will not like my use of inches! -- thumbs downs to that 
;0), pun intended, since an inch is
aprox. the length of the outermost thumb joint-- and the unit, here in DK, 
is actually called
 "en tomme" (26.1 mm)   -- etymologically related to English "timber" and 
German "Zimmer.")

Henry, Cph.
oz3o n2nr

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>   1. cleaning coppe, r and probably off topic but relevant to HF
>      amplifiers. (CLIVE COLLINS)
>   2. Re: Dial Cord Needed (Mark K3MSB)
>   3. Re: A GOOD FIND TODAY (WA5CAB at cs.com)
>   4. Re: cleaning coppe, r and probably off topic but relevant to
>      HF amplifiers. (Richard Knoppow)
>   5. Re: A GOOD FIND TODAY (oldradio at comcast.net)
>   6. Re: cleaning coppe, r and probably off topic but relevant to
>      HF amplifiers. (David C. Hallam)
>   7. Re: A GOOD FIND TODAY (John Dilks, K2TQN)
>   8. European version of "All American 5"??? (Sandy)
>   9. For sale: Hallicrafters knobs (Greg Mijal)
>  10. Re: For sale: Hallicrafters knobs (lee)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 22:01:40 +0100 (BST)
> From: CLIVE COLLINS <dartaviation at btopenworld.com>
> Subject: [Boatanchors] cleaning coppe, r and probably off topic but
> relevant to HF amplifiers.
> To: boatanchor network <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
> Message-ID: <217503.53784.qm at web86304.mail.ird.yahoo.com>
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> Good evening gentlemen,
> Some time ago I read of a chemical that could be used in suspension to 
> clean discoloration from copper PA tank coils. Unfortunately I have 
> lost/mislaid the note that I made of the name of the chemical. Is there a 
> chenist member who might be able to steer me to this chemical please?
> Many thanks in advance.
> Regards
>
> Clive GW3WEQ North Wales Coast UK
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 17:09:49 -0400
> From: Mark K3MSB <mark.k3msb at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Dial Cord Needed
> To: List Boatanchors <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
> Message-ID: <BANLkTinrVCyT41BGwC9z85MeL2NtVpjDLg at mail.gmail.com>
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> Thanks for the many replies!   All said the same thing,  so off I go for 
> the
> fishing line.
>
> 73 Mark K3MSB
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 17:12:18 EDT
> From: WA5CAB at cs.com
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] A GOOD FIND TODAY
> To: xfrmrs at roadrunner.com, boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID: <20e7a.4e863ade.3af07832 at cs.com>
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>
> LS-154/U was for general use.  Wish I had one.  It was also used with
> several other dual receiver sets, mostly AN/FRR-nn.
>
> As to value, I don't think I ever saw one sold or at least never found one
> to buy but I'd guess today $75-$125.  At a hamfest with mostly rice 
> burners
> on top of the table, it would probably be sitting on the ground and
> available for considerably less.
>
> In a message dated 5/2/2011 3:44:46 PM Central Daylight Time,
> xfrmrs at roadrunner.com writes:
>> I was invited to take a look at a garage that was full of older radios
>> and parts. Was told that what I dont take will be headed for the dump. 
>> Mostly
>> old parts but I did come across something real interesting. Two 
>> SP-600/JX1
>> mounted in a rack but the thing I like about it was above these receivers
>> was a dual speaker assembly marked "LS-154/U", ("The Rola Co."). Speakers
>> are both 8" with 600 ohm to 8 ohm matching transformers on them. I 
>> thought
>> this was kinda neat so I scoffed it up. Was this speaker assembly made 
>> just
>> for Hammarlund or was it under general contract to any military receiver
>> made with a 600 ohm output.
>> This is a keeper but what's your thoughts on the value on something like
>> this.
>> Any input will be well appreciated.
>> Regards,
>> Gary
>
> Robert Downs - Houston
> wa5cab dot com (Web Store)
> MVPA 9480
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 14:20:00 -0700
> From: "Richard Knoppow" <1oldlens1 at ix.netcom.com>
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] cleaning coppe, r and probably off topic
> but relevant to HF amplifiers.
> To: "CLIVE COLLINS" <dartaviation at btopenworld.com>, "boatanchor
> network" <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
> Message-ID: <14A2B93E6A1F45499D75BA4FE81665A8 at VALUED20606295>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
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>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "CLIVE COLLINS" <dartaviation at btopenworld.com>
> To: "boatanchor network" <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 2:01 PM
> Subject: [Boatanchors] cleaning coppe,r and probably off
> topic but relevant to HF amplifiers.
>
>
>> Good evening gentlemen,
>> Some time ago I read of a chemical that could be used in
>> suspension to clean discoloration from copper PA tank
>> coils. Unfortunately I have lost/mislaid the note that I
>> made of the name of the chemical. Is there a chenist
>> member who might be able to steer me to this chemical
>> please?
>> Many thanks in advance.
>> Regards
>>
>> Clive GW3WEQ North Wales Coast UK
>
>    I replyed to Clive but meant to reply to the list. If
> its copper and not silver plated any of several oxide
> removers can be used. Naval Jelly and Tarn-X employ
> phosporic acid, which is also found in a number of tile and
> grout cleaners. Another widely used chemical is oxalic acid,
> found in cleaners like Zud and Barkeeper's Friend. Several
> other acids will remove copper corrosion but some will
> remove too much metal. For instance nitric acid is used as a
> preparation for plating.
>    Silver oxide is nearly as good a conductor as metallic
> silver and should not be cleaned off because such oxide
> removal is likely to remove the silver itself.
>    Once copper is cleaned it should be coated with a
> suitable varnish to protect it. Freshly cleaned copper will
> oxidize quickly.
>    Copper is fairly easy to silver plate, for instance see:
> http://www.on7lr.org/special/ag/ag.htm
>    I think this is similar to the Brasheer's process for
> silvering mirrors.
>
>
> --
> Richard Knoppow
> Los Angeles
> WB6KBL
> dickburk at ix.netcom.com
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 21:33:49 +0000 (UTC)
> From: oldradio at comcast.net
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] A GOOD FIND TODAY
> To: Gary <xfrmrs at roadrunner.com>
> Cc: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID:
> <1608353554.2062365.1304372029822.JavaMail.root at sz0128a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
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>
> So Gary,
>
> You had some good luck.  Did you spread the word after you looked, or did 
> you allow the rest to go to the dump?
>
> 73, John Dilks, K2TQN
>
>
> -.-
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gary" <xfrmrs at roadrunner.com>
> To: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
> Sent: Monday, May 2, 2011 4:44:24 PM
> Subject: [Boatanchors] A GOOD FIND TODAY
>
>
>
> I was invited to take a look at a garage that was full of older radios and 
> parts. Was told that what I dont take will be headed for the dump. Mostly 
> old parts but I did come across something real interesting. Two SP-600/JX1 
> mounted in a rack but the thing I like about it was above these receivers 
> was a dual speaker assembly marked "LS-154/U", ("The Rola Co."). Speakers 
> are both 8" with 600 ohm to 8 ohm matching transformers on them. I thought 
> this was kinda neat so I scoffed it up. Was this speaker assembly made 
> just for Hammarlund or was it under general contract to any military 
> receiver made with a 600 ohm output.
> This is a keeper but what's your thoughts on the value on something like 
> this.
> Any input will be well appreciated.
> Regards,
> Gary
> _______
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Mon, 02 May 2011 17:34:25 -0400
> From: "David C. Hallam" <dhallam at knology.net>
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] cleaning coppe, r and probably off topic
> but relevant to HF amplifiers.
> To: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID: <4DBF2361.9020108 at knology.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> If copper oxide is what you are trying to clean off the coils, a warm
> solution of citric acid will do the job.  Squeeze some lemon or lime
> juice on a coil and see what happens.  Citric acid also has the benefit
> of passivating the surface to retard rapid reoxidation of the copper.
>
> David
> KW4DH
>
> On 5/2/2011 5:01 PM, CLIVE COLLINS wrote:
>> Good evening gentlemen,
>> Some time ago I read of a chemical that could be used in suspension to 
>> clean discoloration from copper PA tank coils. Unfortunately I have 
>> lost/mislaid the note that I made of the name of the chemical. Is there a 
>> chenist member who might be able to steer me to this chemical please?
>> Many thanks in advance.
>> Regards
>>
>> Clive GW3WEQ North Wales Coast UK
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Mon, 02 May 2011 19:57:10 -0400
> From: "John Dilks, K2TQN" <oldradio at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] A GOOD FIND TODAY
> To: "Gary" <xfrmrs at roadrunner.com>
> Cc: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID: <20110502235939.ED15F37380C9 at mailman.qth.net>
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>
> Gary,
>
> There probably are a lot of guys who would like what's being thrown
> way.  Why don't you share what's left after you get your pick?
>
> Sharing is good!
>
> At 05:52 PM 5/2/2011, Gary wrote:
>>Hi John:
>>    I am going over there this next weekend to load up again. He
>> said he would not toss anything until I had my pick.
>>Regards,
>>Gary
>>----- Original Message ----- From: <oldradio at comcast.net>
>>To: "Gary" <xfrmrs at roadrunner.com>
>>Cc: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
>>Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 5:33 PM
>>Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] A GOOD FIND TODAY
>>
>>
>>>So Gary,
>>>
>>>You had some good luck.  Did you spread the word after you looked,
>>>or did you allow the rest to go to the dump?
>>>
>>>73, John Dilks, K2TQN
>>>
>>>
>>>-.-
>>>
>>>----- Original Message -----
>>>From: "Gary" <xfrmrs at roadrunner.com>
>>>To: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
>>>Sent: Monday, May 2, 2011 4:44:24 PM
>>>Subject: [Boatanchors] A GOOD FIND TODAY
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>I was invited to take a look at a garage that was full of older
>>>radios and parts. Was told that what I dont take will be headed for
>>>the dump. Mostly old parts but I did come across something real
>>>interesting. Two SP-600/JX1 mounted in a rack but the thing I like
>>>about it was above these receivers was a dual speaker assembly
>>>marked "LS-154/U", ("The Rola Co."). Speakers are both 8" with 600
>>>ohm to 8 ohm matching transformers on them. I thought this was
>>>kinda neat so I scoffed it up. Was this speaker assembly made just
>>>for Hammarlund or was it under general contract to any military
>>>receiver made with a 600 ohm output.
>>>This is a keeper but what's your thoughts on the value on something
>>>like this.
>>>Any input will be well appreciated.
>>>Regards,
>>>Gary
>>>_______
>>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 19:38:28 -0500
> From: "Sandy" <ebjr37 at charter.net>
> Subject: [Boatanchors] European version of "All American 5"???
> To: <tube-swap at mailman.qth.net>, <tetrode at googlegroups.com>,
> <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
> Message-ID: <E57905D6A2394F7E8CE1C4494E790701 at gateway>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> Does anyone have a lineup of European tubes that were used commonly 
> (before
> and after WW2) for AC/DC series string heater broadcast receivers?
>
> I'm interested in knowing which type were actually used in the following
> tube base types:
>
> G8A German 8 pin bases.
> B8A European "rimlock" miniature tubes.
> 7 and 9 pin "modern" miniature tubes (B7G and B9A)
> "Octal" European types.
>
> 73,
>
> Sandy Blaize W5TVW
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 21:12:56 -0400
> From: "Greg Mijal" <bluebirdtele at embarqmail.com>
> Subject: [Boatanchors] For sale: Hallicrafters knobs
> To: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
> Cc: hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID: <6B34EA401C0E4B1AA891EE24A445B145 at userdff40e0b99>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> For sale:
> Quantity 4 Hallicrafters radio equipment knobs.
>
> These are the ones that do not have metal skirts and are found on the 
> Halli HA-1 "TO Keyer"  HT 37 transmitter, SX 110, SX 111 etc.
> They are about 1 inch in diameter and have shiny metal inserts on the 
> face. Grey in color with a red index line.  Allen key style set screws. 
> Condition is excellent, no cracks chips or signs of wear.  They will look 
> great on your Hallicrafters rig
> Price $10 plus $1 shipping to the 48 states.
> USMO, personal check or Paypal is fine.  Paypal users please add an 
> addition $1 to cover transaction expense.
> Thank you
> Greg
> WA7LYO
> Kinston NC
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 10
> Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 20:19:04 -0500
> From: "lee" <pulsarxp at embarqmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] For sale: Hallicrafters knobs
> To: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
> Cc: hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID: <C4FDAB4F5BD545B18AEEFB124BCADCC3 at LeePC>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> Talking about knobs and seeing all the retro new parts for old radios 
> being
> offered these days,  I am astonished nobody has offered reproduction knobs
> for Hallicrafters S-38, SX-71 type knobs to date.  Lots are broke, yet no
> reproductions.  Just my observation.
>
> Lee, w0vt
>
>
>
>
> For sale:
> Quantity 4 Hallicrafters radio equipment knobs.
>
> These are the ones that do not have metal skirts and are found on the 
> Halli
> HA-1 "TO Keyer"  HT 37 transmitter, SX 110, SX 111 etc.
> They are about 1 inch in diameter and have shiny metal inserts on the 
> face.
> Grey in color with a red index line.  Allen key style set screws. 
> Condition
> is excellent, no cracks chips or signs of wear.  They will look great on
> your Hallicrafters rig
> Price $10 plus $1 shipping to the 48 states.
> USMO, personal check or Paypal is fine.  Paypal users please add an 
> addition
> $1 to cover transaction expense.
> Thank you
> Greg
> WA7LYO
> Kinston NC
>
>
>
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