[Central-Electronics] Greetings!

[Ron.K3PID]

Welcome Jim, This is a pretty quiet list most of the time until someone 
needs help. Congrats on getting the 20A on the air. They are a very nice rig 
with great audio. I have a Hammarlund HQ-180 paired with my 20A (my vintage 
station) and have a lot of fun with it.

73 es hope to catch you on list and on air..
Ron K3PID




-----Original Message----- 
From: Jim Gardner via Central-Electronics
Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2018 8:47 PM
To: central-electronics at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Central-Electronics] Greetings!

Hello to all on the Central Electronics list!
Having been permitted to join, it seems appropriate to say "howdy" and 
hopefully stir a little discussion.
I'm fairly new to CE equipment, but it occupies center stage in ham 
interests at present. My current station includes a 20-A, MM-2 and the 458 
VFO. My Collins 75A-4 (LOVE that radio!) pulls receive duty. Should you have 
any desire to see my station, please check my page on QRZ.
The 20-A was a factory product, however both the 458 and the MM-2 were kit 
jobs. The workmanship on the latter two is "interesting" although perhaps I 
could have done no better. I rebuilt the MM-2 and as time permits, will try 
to cobble together a copy of the RM455 adaptor for it. Have also gone 
through the 458 VFO, but it didn't require a great deal. I was not happy 
with the 12 volt transformer being wired hot at all times, yet I didn't want 
to drill the cabinet for a toggle switch. Instead, I wired a SPST switch 
into the 110 VAC line, then bonded it to a stout rare earth magnet which I 
stick to the back of the cabinet with the toggle just protruding.
The 20-A was a real battle to get working. The TR relay was open, and I 
reached out to Nick Tusa, K5EF to supply a replacement. Nick was also very 
kind in responding to questions via email. As often happens, I would solve 
one problem only to find the next, but after MUCH work, the old gal is 
humming along nicely, and I have been making the occasional contact.
I have a Globe LA-1 amplifier on the way. I purchased it from a very nice OM 
who used it with his 10-A station, so I hope it will help me be heard a bit 
better. Speaking of being heard - I have tried some test transmissions with 
my 20-A and Astatic D-104, recording them from a web SDR site. What great 
audio! I made similar recordings with my modern radio (FT-991 at 95 watts) 
and while the signal is stronger, the audio doesn't hold a candle to the old 
gear.
So, hoping to hear your stories and to learn from the collected wisdom here. 
Even better would be to someday meet another CE station on the air! Until 
then...   Jim   W6ELH
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