From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Fri Dec  2 17:29:35 2005
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Fri Dec  2 17:31:32 2005
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: Panel Meters etc.. from $2.00 to $9.00
Message-ID: <4390847F.17523.2F7BA3@localhost>

FOR SALE:

Mechanical Turns Counter - $5.00
Panel meter, 150 Amp DC - $2.00
200 uA DC - $4.00
1 mA DC - $5.00
RF CARRIER POWER 200W/Mod - $4.00
50 mA DC - $4.00
50V AC New In Box - $4.00
Panel Meter - CDR Rotator - $4.00
VSWR Panel Meter, Weston - $4.00
250 mA DC - $5.00
Miniature R390 style 150 mA DC $6.00
Miniature R390 style 3 mA DC - $9.00 ea.
Panel Meter 0-80 Degrees C (1mA DC) - $3.00
Meter, 5A RF Amperes - $3.00
RF Watts, 100 Watts and 1000 Watts - $4.00
1 mA DC - by Weston - $9.00
Meter in Cabinet - 100 mA DC - $10.00
3 Volts DC - $4.00
Panel Meter 1.5A DC - $5.00
HICKOK 50 uA DC - $5.00 ea.
Milliwatts and dBm, Smith - $3.00
Marion dBm Measurements - $3.00
HP dBm Power Meters - $5.00 ea.
Elapsed Time Meter - Haydon - $4.00 ea.
Tuning Indicator Meter - $2.00
Vectron Panel Meter - Center Zero - $2.00
Distortion Meter in Cabinet $8.00
Pressure Gauges - 2 for $4.00
Shipping additional - combine several.

Pictures and details at:
http://www.af4k.com/meters.htm

I have a bunch more of these interesting panel meters 
to make pictures of, and I will post them soon.
From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Fri Dec  2 17:46:50 2005
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Fri Dec  2 17:48:38 2005
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: High Voltage Electrolytic Capacitors
Message-ID: <4390888A.9825.3F46E9@localhost>

FOR SALE:

800 uF at 450V DC Sangamo QTY 10
These will get you 80 uF at 4500 V DC - great 
for homebrew RF Final or Linear Amplifier project.
Will sell all ten for $50.00 plus shipping.

= = =

ALSO: 525 uF at 450V DC Sprague QTY 3 - $4.00 
each.

80 uF at 450V DC metal can, NEW QTY 2 - $8.00 
each.

30 uF at 450V DC metal can, NEW QTY 1 - $5.00

30 uF at 1000V DC oil-filled QTY 1 - $8.00
12 uF at 1000V DC oil-filled QTY 1 - $8.00
6 uF at 2000V DC oil-filled QTY 1 - $6.00
10 uF at 1500V DC oil-filled QTY 1 - $6.00

Details at:
http://www.af4k.com/capacitors.htm
From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Sat Dec  3 08:03:27 2005
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Sat Dec  3 08:05:19 2005
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: Radio Dials & Misc Goodies
Message-ID: <4391514F.32166.4A2979@localhost>

FOR SALE:

Hexacon soldering iron controller $5.00
Panel Meter for Audio VU Level - $6.00 
Radio Shack antenna tuner - $6.00
Antique Dial With locking reduction drive - $15.00
2 Reduction Drive Dials 5:1 - $10.00 each.
National Velvet Verier Dial - $9.00
7.5 Amp Circuit Breaker ON-OFF Switch - $3.00
U.S. Navy Accessory Case - reduced to $9.00
Delay Relay - 115NO2 - $10.00
Delay Relay - 115N10 - $10.00
Shipping additional.

For pictures and details see:
http://www.af4k.com/miscpart.htm
From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Sat Dec  3 11:23:50 2005
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Sat Dec  3 11:25:51 2005
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: Pyramid 22 Amp Power Supply
Message-ID: <43918046.21166.1019DA5@localhost>

FOR SALE: 
Pyramid Gold series 12V 22A Power supply. Good condition, 
in rugged black case. 
Adjustable 6V to 15V DC at 22 Amps continuous. 25A peak.
Repair is almost complete, using the Astron 20A.
power supply regulator board and all new series-pass 
transistors.
Has a good husky power transformer. Has meters for voltage 
and current.
Runs on 120V AC. Has good AC power cord.
Available for $19.00 plus shipping.

Pictures and details at:
http://www.af4k.com/radios.htm
From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Sat Dec  3 18:09:54 2005
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Sat Dec  3 18:11:48 2005
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: Swan-Siltronix Wattmeter-SWR for $4.00
Message-ID: <4391DF72.8122.E7403@localhost>

FOR SALE:

Swan-Siltronix Wattmeter-SWR meter - Model FS-301
Covers 3.5 to 30 MHz. Scales for 20W, 200W and 1000 Watts
Available for $4.00 plus shipping.

No misprint.
For details and picture see:
http://www.af4k.com/miscpart.htm


From W8EK at speakeasy.net  Sun Dec  4 08:09:38 2005
From: W8EK at speakeasy.net (Ken Simpson, W8EK)
Date: Sun Dec  4 08:11:32 2005
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Collectable low pass TVI filter (and others) FS
Message-ID: <006c01c5f8d3$fbe51750$f801000a@kendell>


For Sale:

Bud LF-601 Low Pass Filter
This low pass filter can be used on either 50 or 75 ohms systems.
It is adjustable for impedance and attenuation frequency.  There are
a total of 5 adjustments on it.  It will handle a full 1000 Watts of AM,
which means over 3000 watts of SSB.  It is in a gray hammertone 
metal enclosure about 13 inches long, by 2 1/2 inches square.

This particular unit has never been used.  I would say it is new, but 
that would probably not be proper for a unit that it at least 40 years
old -- maybe 50 years.  It was made before zip codes!  It is still in
its box, with the original paper work and also a package of mounting 
hardware.  There is even "$5.00" written on the box; we all know
how long it would have been since it would have sold for $5 !

Enjoy this piece of history, and even put it to work cleaning up
any TVI you might have, for $60.


Other TVI filters for sale:

Low Pass filters for the transmitter:

Drake TV-1000-LP Low pass filter 
This is the filter that is in the copper case, and may also 
be used on the low end of six meters, as well as HF.  It is 
a 50 ohm filter and is good for 1000 W AM below 30 MHz
(which would be over 3000 Watts PEP SSB), and 
about 200 W up to 52 MHz.  With paper work for $ 30

Drake TV-3300-LP Low Pass Filter
This is a modern low pass filter to go between your
transmitter and antenna, and has been optimized to
have more attenuation in the 40 MHz region, where
many TVs have their IF. It is good for 1000 Watts
"average" according to the manual, and has over
80 db attenuation at 41 MHz.  SO-239 connectors
on each end. This one looks close to new, and also
has the single page "manual" with it.  $ 30

Drake TV-5240-LP low pass filter
This number is correct; it is not a TV-5200.  This filter is
different than the typical low pass filter.  It has an SO-239
connector on each end, but instead of being long and skinny,
the enclosure is about 5 inches square.  I think this is a 
fairly old filter.  It has brownish/gray paint over the copper
colored case.  I have not been able to find any specs on
this filter.  It does say "For use in 52 ohm line of transmitters
operating below 30 Mc." printed on it.  $30

Johnson Nye Viking 250-20 Low Pass Filter
This is a 52 ohm cylindrical low pass filter with a cut 
off frequency of 45 MHz and 75 db of attenuation. 
It is rated to take 1000 Watts of AM, or 5000 Watts 
PEP SSB.  It has SO-239 connectors on each end.
$30.

Nye Viking Low Pass Filter Model 020-001
Eliminate the harmonics going out your feed line,
and reduce TVI.  It is rated at 2000 watts, with 
over 65 db of attenuation above 57 MHz.
This one is in very nice shape for $30.

Drake TV-100-LP low pass filter
This is for lower power -- up to 100 watts AM.
It has the copper case. It is approaching antique status, 
as I would guess it must be 30 years old, but still works 
fine. Basically it is the same as the TV-1000-LP above, 
but with one tenth of the power ratings.  $ 15

Alinco ELP-60 D LX low pass filter
For 50 ohm systems, with up to 500 watts of power.
This one has an SO-239 on one end, and about a 2 foot
Length of coax and PL-259 on the other end.  $30

Ameco LN-2 low pass filter
This filter is rated at 100 Watts, with an SO-239
connector on each end.  $12


For the TV receiver:

Drake TV-300-HP
High Pass filter for the TV for 300 ohm twin lead.
This filter is collectable, and is unused as best I can
determine. It is still in its original box (not the newer 
blister pack), with an "RLD" logo on it, and says 
"NEW TV-300 HP High Pass Filter, Attenuates 
0-52 MHz".  A grounding strap is also attached.  
$ 14

Prices do not include shipping from Florida.

Thanks.

73,

Ken, W8EK

Ken Simpson
E-mail to W8EK@speakeasy.net or W8EK@arrl.net
Voice Phone  (352) 732-8400



From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Sun Dec  4 20:15:09 2005
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Sun Dec  4 20:17:10 2005
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: Military Surplus SHOCKMOUNTS
Message-ID: <43934E4D.22949.17B3360@localhost>

FOR SALE:  Military Surplus Shock Mounts. 
Dimensions: 2-3/8" X 2-3/8" - Depth of 1-3/8" with four 
mounting holes
for chassis side, and one larger screw for the equipment side.
Will sell all EIGHT for $12.00 plus shipping. 

Pictures and details at:
http://www.af4k.com/miscpart.htm
From W8EK at speakeasy.net  Tue Dec  6 10:07:05 2005
From: W8EK at speakeasy.net (Ken Simpson, W8EK)
Date: Tue Dec  6 10:09:26 2005
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Ballast tubes and regulator tubes and others FS
Message-ID: <00b501c5fa76$b93f1050$f801000a@kendell>


For Sale:

I found some more NOS ballast tubes, and also some 
NOS regulator tubes.
-
Note: All are NOS (New, but Old Stock).
-
Amperite Ballast tubes:  $8 each
1H46 --- five available
3 - 38 --- four available
3 - 16 --- three available 

Regulator tubes:  $5 each
0 A 2  ---  five available
0 B 2  ---  four available
0 D 3  ---  four available
-
Although not a tube exactly, I have three NE-42 lamps.
They look like they might have been used as regulators.
I don't remember.  They are very large for a neon bulb --
about the size of an 0D3 -- and have a dual contact 
bayonet base.  $5 each
-
Transmitting Tubes 
6CL6 (driver tube) - $ 7 each
6JB6 sweep tube - 
.....NOS Sylvania - $ 20
.....used, but good Sylvania - $15 each
-
Rectifier tubes:
5U4 rectifier - $10 
5Y3 rectifier - $ 9 
-
-
Loctal tubes:
7C7 - $ 5 each
7F7 - $ 8 each
7N7 - $ 9 each
7Q7 - $ 5 each
-
-
Ceramic tube sockets
-
Some have the Millen "M" on them, some are 
National, and some other brands.
-
Ceramic Octal Sockets
-
These are NOS, and have mounting ears with a 
captive 6-32 nut in the ear for mounting. There 
are also 4 ground lugs around the perimeter - $6 each
Similar to above, but slightly used - $4 each
Used, without mounting ears - $3 each
-
-
Ceramic 4 pin sockets
-
There are the size for 866 tubes, etc.
NOS, with mounting ears - $6 each
Used, with mounting ears - $4 each
-
-
Ceramic plate cap
For use on a 3/8 inch plate cap - $2
-
Prices do not include shipping from Florida.
-
Thanks.

73,

Ken, W8EK

Ken Simpson
E-mail to W8EK@speakeasy.net or W8EK@arrl.net
Voice Phone  (352) 732-8400



From W8EK at speakeasy.net  Sat Dec 10 12:45:44 2005
From: W8EK at speakeasy.net (Ken Simpson, W8EK)
Date: Sat Dec 10 12:48:49 2005
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Coax "transfer" switch and other coax antenna
	switches FS
Message-ID: <00cc01c5fdb1$8c1ff330$f801000a@kendell>


For Sale:

B & W 551 A "Transfer" Coax Switch
This switch is designed to switch an auxiliary piece of
equipment in and out (For example, bypass a linear
amplifier, transverter, preamp, etc.).  It has four SO-239
connectors. 
I have two available.  One is still in its original box, with
the original paper work, and appears unused.  $45
The second is in good shape, but not in the box.  $40.


Other coaxial antenna switches for sale:

B & W Model CS-6 G (595) coax switch 
This is the switch that is in a rectangular box about 9
inches long, with seven SO-239 connectors coming out
of the back.  It will switch 6 antennas, grounding the
antennas that are not in use. It works fine and is in
good shape. $ 45 

B & W Model 593 coax switch
This is like the CS-6G above, but for only three antennas.
The rectangular box is only about 5 inches long, with four
SO-239 connectors out the back.  Good shape for $30.

B & W Model 550 G coax switch
This model will switch up to 5 antennas, and DOES
ground unused antennas.  It has SO-239 connectors
on the sides, with the coax coming out like spokes of 
a wheel. It is in good condition and works fine.  
Mounting bracket is included for $ 30.

Waters (B&W) 335 coax switch
This is basically the same as the B & W Model 375 
coax switch, except the unused antennas are NOT 
grounded. This will switch up to 6 antennas, has 7
SO-239 connectors, with the coax going out the back.
This one is good condition, and works fine.  $ 38 

MFJ 1702, Two position Coax switch
Actually, the switch has 3 positions.  One for each of
the 2 antennas, and a third to ground both antennas.
Constant impedance type design in heavy die cast
enclosure.  Like new.  $20

2 position coax switch
These are a bit odd.  They look close to what a Dow Key
antenna relay looks like, but no relay coil to switch.  It is a
manual switch instead.  There is a SO-239 connector at the
top coming out of each side, with the common at the bottom.
In the middle is a bar that slides back and forth to select the
antenna.  It is in a very rugged sealed metal box.  Three
switches available for $18 each.

Workman CX-3,  3 position Coax Switch
This is in a small rectangular box, with the 3 switched 
SO-239 connectors coming out the rear, and the 
common coming out the front. Unused positions are 
NOT grounded.  Rated at 1000 watts.  It is in very nice 
condition for $ 12.

Prices do not include shipping from Florida.

Thanks.

73,

Ken, W8EK

Ken Simpson
E-mail to W8EK@speakeasy.net or W8EK@arrl.net
Voice Phone  (352) 732-8400






From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Sat Dec 17 08:47:48 2005
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Sat Dec 17 08:52:16 2005
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: Nifty Parts & Accessories
Message-ID: <43A3D0B4.28713.13CEC43@localhost>

FOR SALE:

E.F. Johnson 4-pin Tube Sockets, ceramic/silver.
QTY 5 for $29.00

EIMAC 4-400 Tube Duct-base attachments. (not whole 
socket)  QTY 2 for $25.00

CS-137 Military Crystal Cases.
QTY 2 available for $16.00 each.

National Radio Company Line Filter - $5.00

National Velvet Vernier dial - one only - $12.00

Turns-Counter Dial 0-100 QTY1 for $3.00

Antique Radio Vernier Dial 8:1 ratio - $10.00

Reduction Drive Dial 5:1 - $10.00

James Millen Knob 0-100, 3.5" dia. - $6.00

7.5 Amp breaker switch - $3.00

COLOR ORGAN in TENTEC CASE - $6.00

Courier Comms PORTA-LAB RF Tester - $19.00

Heath TC-3 TV Sweep Tester - $15.00

POWERCON Vibrator Power Supply - $10.00

Alliance Rotator Control Box - $6.00

Rechargeable Batteries 6v, 12V - $4,5,6 & 8.00 
each.

VEEDER-ROOT Counter - $5.00

12-pin Jones Connectors for Drake, Swan, Yaesu - 
$4.00

Radio Shack antenna tuner - $6.00

Shipping additional...

Pictures and details at:
http://www.af4k.com/miscpart.htm

73 - Brian, AF4K
From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Sat Dec 17 09:27:21 2005
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Sat Dec 17 09:32:03 2005
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: TU51 Tuning Unit etc.
Message-ID: <43A3D9F9.4877.161213E@localhost>

FOR SALE:

TU-51 Tuning Unit for BC610 Transmitter. Covers 5.0 to 6.35 
MHz
Very good condition. QTY 1 for $35.00 plus shipping.

Midland 13-867 CB Radio - 23 Channels.
Very good condition. With microphone - $9.00

Picture and details at:
http://www.af4k.com/miscpart.htm
From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Sun Dec 18 19:01:51 2005
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Sun Dec 18 19:06:44 2005
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Miscellaneous Oddball Goodies...
Message-ID: <43A5B21F.29245.AB7F71@localhost>

FOR SALE:
Miscellaneous Strange Electronic Gizmos...

COLOR ORGAN in nice TEN-TEC 
case - $6.00


Ham QST Project - in a VERY nice case - $15.00

National Radio Co. Velvet Vernier - 
$12.00

National Radio Line Filter  - $5.00

Courier Communications PORTA-
LAB Radio Tester - $19.00

Pye Telecommunications CTCSS Encoder/Decoder $4.00

POWERCON Vibrator Power Supply

E.F. Johnson 4-pin Tube Sockets - OK 
I found 6 altogether - $32.00 for the 
lot.

CS-137 Military Crystal Cases - for FT243 
Crystals - $16.00

Pictures and additional oddball listings at:
http://www.af4k.com/miscpart.htm
From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Wed Dec 28 15:56:04 2005
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Wed Dec 28 15:58:16 2005
Subject: [DCboatanchors] REDUCED: New 450V Electrolytic Can Capacitors Deal
Message-ID: <43B2B594.19531.EC474E@localhost>

FOR SALE:

Group of FOUR 450V Can Capacitors...

NOS AEROVOX Electrolytic CAN Capacitors. 
Excellent for homebrew or repair of radio equipment.  
All shiny and new looking. Two are still in boxes.

AFH1-55 which has one section of 80 uF at 450V DC 
working voltage. 
QTY 2 Available for $8.00 each plus shipping.

AF4H-18-45 which has FOUR sections of 40 uF at 
450V DC working voltage.
QTY 1 Available for $12.00 plus shipping.

PYRAMID TM-4089 has Two sections of 30 uF at 450V 
DC and two sections of 125 uF at 25V DC. 
QTY 1 available for $6.00 plus shipping.

REDUCED - was $33.00 for all.

BUY ALL 4 OF THESE FOR $20.00 for shipping
From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Thu Dec 29 10:34:36 2005
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Thu Dec 29 10:36:51 2005
Subject: [DCboatanchors] AC1 Night
Message-ID: <43B3BBBC.14346.F36301@localhost>

Great news about the Ameco AC1 Operating Night tomorrow.

I will be on 7032, 7040, 7045 etc. with a DX60.

What time does the fun start? The chaps on 
amecoac1@yahoogroups.com
can tell us the details!

How about we give signal reports as
for eample - 
"UR ACN is 599"

Instead of "UR RST is 599" or "UR SKN is 599" !!!

73 de AF4K, Bry
From W8EK at speakeasy.net  Fri Dec 30 11:07:54 2005
From: W8EK at speakeasy.net (Ken Simpson, W8EK)
Date: Fri Dec 30 11:09:55 2005
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Isolation and power transformers FS
Message-ID: <013301c60d5b$3262ab30$f801000a@kendell>


For Sale:

Isolation transformer
This transformer produces 120 V AC at the output with 
120 V AC on the input.  However the output is center 
tapped, so it can be used with a full wave rectifier for DC.
It is fairly heavy duty; it looks like maybe 8 or 10 amps.  $25


72 Volt center tapped transformers

The first is a 36 - 0 - 36 volt transformer that is very heavy
duty.  It was removed from a 20 amp power supply, so it
is good for at least that.  Primary is 120 V AC.  $20

Triad F-460 power transformer
Primary is 120 V AC, with two secondaries --
each is 36 volts at 3 amps, so it could be used
as a 72 volt center tapped transformer as well.
This appears to be new, never used.  $18

Prices do not include shipping from Florida.

Thanks.

73,

Ken, W8EK

Ken Simpson
E-mail to W8EK@speakeasy.net or W8EK@arrl.net
Voice Phone  (352) 732-8400





From W8EK at speakeasy.net  Fri Dec 30 18:01:05 2005
From: W8EK at speakeasy.net (Ken Simpson, W8EK)
Date: Fri Dec 30 18:03:08 2005
Subject: [DCboatanchors] 
	Heath Grid Dip Meter, Microphone, and other parts FS
Message-ID: <022801c60d94$ea570450$f801000a@kendell>


Heath items for sale:

Heath GD-1 B Grid Dip Meter For Sale:
At one point, this was the "standard" grid dip meter.
It covers 2 to 250 MHz, with five coils. All five coils 
are included (even the little piece of wire that is the 
100 to 250 MHz coil).  The box that holds the coils 
is original and in good condition.
Paper work is included for $40.

Heath GH-12 A hand microphone.
This is the hand mic that was used on the HW and
SB series transceivers from 25 or 30 years ago.  It
is a Hi Z ceramic mic.  This particular mic works fine 
and is in good condition.  It even includes the mounting 
clip (which looks like it was never used), and the paper 
work for $ 30.

Heath IP-2728 bench power supply
This power supply is good for up to 15 V DC at up to 500
ma.  The voltage is variable down to about half a volt.  It
has current limiting that is adjustable as well.  It is really a
very versatile power supply.  It is in the Heath blue color 
scheme.  This one works fine, looks great, and includes
paper work for $45.


Heath parts For Sale:

Heath Knobs for SB line
These are the knobs used on most all of the SB line, and
are the size with the 1 1/8 inch skirt.  They are not perfect,
but are in good shape.  Three available for $4 each.

Heath Knobs for HW-2036, HW-202, etc.
These are all "push on" knobs, with no set screw.
Larger, 3/4 inch skirt.  Three available for $3 each.
Smaller, 1/2 inch skirt.  Four available for $2 each.

Cover for Heath Wattmeter
This is the inverted "U" cover that fits the Heath HM-102
and HM-2102 wattmeters, and maybe other units. 
I have two available.  Both are in very nice shape.
No scratches, dents, or dings that I can find.
One is the normal Heath Green color.  $12
The other has been painted black to match Drake 
gear. It is no longer Heath Green. $12


Mu Metal shield for 3 inch CRT
>From the SB-614, but the same one is used for 
the SB-610, and other units. It should fit most 
3 inch CRTs. $10

I still have a fair number of parts from an SB-614 
monitor scope, including focus controls, position 
controls, etc. I do NOT have the power transformer 
or high voltage caps.  Please let me know what 
you might need.


ORIGINAL Heath manuals. These are the manuals
only. They are all originals, and not copies, and all 
are in very, very nice condition.

Heath HW-2021 Assembly manual - 1975
For 2 meter hand held transceiver
No check marks in book.   $10

Heath HN-31 A "Cantenna" Dummy Load
This is the "A" model dated 1982
No check marks in book.  $10

GD-600 Photoelectric Light Switch
Very nice condition. Schematic is
part of book. $6

These are original manuals only.


Prices do not include shipping from Florida.

Thanks.

73,

Ken, W8EK

Ken Simpson
E-mail to W8EK@speakeasy.net or W8EK@arrl.net
Voice Phone  (352) 732-8400


From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Fri Dec 30 19:52:41 2005
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Fri Dec 30 19:54:44 2005
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Oscillator types...
Message-ID: <43B59009.23604.215182B@localhost>

Could I have some comments on your experiences with 
the modified Pierce Crystal oscillator?

I seem to have developed  a great love for the Grid-plate 
oscillator, also sometimes (mis-)named a Colpitts circuit.

My QSD probolems with the DX60 seem to stem from the 
use of a modified Pierce oscillator which is very finicky.
Some of my crystals barely oscillate, while others do ALMOST OK.
I wonder if the series cap that connects over to the screen grid is 
open or shorted or something.  It looks like that 0.001 uF cap is
over on the crystal selector switch and a little hard to get to.

Has anyone done any mods to the keying circuit on a DX60?
I have read that the keying is too HARD on some DX60s.
MINE Is too soft, or non-existent it seems!

I have only about about 645V DC unkeyed and 605V DC when 
keyed. Does that sound about right?
The low B+ is running at 320V and 285V DC. Sound reasonable?


From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Fri Dec 30 20:22:14 2005
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Fri Dec 30 20:24:19 2005
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: Ladderline (Real open wire)
Message-ID: <43B596F6.15701.23025C4@localhost>

FOR SALE:

Two rolls of 600 ohm ladder line. This is the real feedline that has 
coppper wire and plastic spacers, unlike the plastic twinlead stuff 
with windows that is 450 ohm and cracks etc. This feedline can 
take it.

Each roll is approximately 100 feet long. I  am not going to unroll 
them and measure, but it is 60 turns coiled up and each is about 
8" diameter average - so I figure there must be at least 100 feet 
here on each roll.

I will sell the two rolls for $40.00 plus $8.50 for shipping
From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Sat Dec 31 08:16:05 2005
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Sat Dec 31 08:18:28 2005
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Butchered equipment
Message-ID: <43B63E45.4020.90666E@localhost>

Wow - this old piece of boatanchor test equipment looks like 
it has REALLY been BUTCHERED!

Jay Leno would love it. - a "MEATER!"

From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Sat Dec 31 22:24:39 2005
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Sat Dec 31 22:27:02 2005
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Re: GB> Re: DX-60 oscillator circuit
In-Reply-To: <43B6A019.28454.38662B@localhost>
References: <43B61C74.25138.C4CDD@localhost>
Message-ID: <43B70527.32501.17C9D8@localhost>

On 31 Dec 2005 at 15:13, Kenneth G. Gordon wrote:

> > I have just removed the erroneous "33 ohm resistor" (actually 37 
> > ohms) that was in the place of the 33,000 ohm resistor at R26
> 
> Yow! That is one heck of a difference. Isn't R-26 in the cathode of one 
> of the audio tubes? If so, according to my schematic that should be 
> 3.3K, not 33K.

OK that wrong resistor has been replaced with a combination 
procuding about 31.5K = close enough for a 33K.

I also found that the 6DE7 tube was DEAD. Not surprising after 
forcing so much current through it. I have another tube in there 
now, and guess what?
It sounds great - even with an AMPLIFIED D104, hi hi!

See you all on CW or AM soon!

73 - Bry, AF4K

