From kq4by at rocketmail.com  Wed Jun  1 10:10:15 2005
From: kq4by at rocketmail.com (Larry Keith)
Date: Wed Jun  1 10:35:45 2005
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Dentron Radio Co.??
Message-ID: <000201c566b3$a31ccd00$6400a8c0@klaptop3>

Greetings..

I have been looking for information on the Dentron Radio Co.  Who was the
founder/owner?  When did the company begin and end.

Any info is appreciated..

73,

Larry
KQ4BY

Larry Keith
231 Shenandoah Trail
Warner Robins, GA 31088-6289
478-329-0030

From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Wed Jun  1 16:09:06 2005
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Wed Jun  1 16:20:55 2005
Subject: [DCboatanchors] RE:  Dentron Radio Co.??
Message-ID: <429E15E2.4050900@cfl.rr.com>

The guy who started Dentron was named Denny but I forget his last name.

He used to do many ads in the ham magazines a lot in the 1970s for his 
linear amplifiers
and antenna tuners, dummy loads etc.

Some of their amplifier designs were not the greatest, but were design 
for low production costs.
For example, the tank coils in some of them used a toroid coil which is 
a smaller, but more lossy design
when compared to a conventional air wound tank coil in the PI network.

The company was also distinguished in that they put nice religious 
greetings in the ham mags around
the time of the Christmas Holiday every year.

Interesting company. Does anyone know what year they shut down or was 
the company absorbed
by MFJ like everything else?

Larry Keith wrote:

>Greetings..
>
>I have been looking for information on the Dentron Radio Co.  Who was the
>founder/owner?  When did the company begin and end.
>
>Any info is appreciated..
>
>73,
>
>Larry
>KQ4BY
>
>Larry Keith
>231 Shenandoah Trail
>Warner Robins, GA 31088-6289
>478-329-0030
>
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From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Wed Jun  8 18:16:05 2005
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Wed Jun  8 18:29:09 2005
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: BA Paper Items for sale or trade...
Message-ID: <42A76E25.6050605@cfl.rr.com>

For sale or trade:

Howard Sams Tube Substitution Handbook No. 18
Comprehensive pocket sized book with 98 pages of useful data on 
thousands of
tubes. Covers American and European-Foreign types, transmitting tubes,
special purpose tubes etc. etc.  Excellent condition.

Hickok Tube CA-4 Universal Tube Tester Adapter. Sales literature includes
Technical Specitfications, description, list of features, phtograoph of 
the CA-4 etc.
Excellent condition.

Hickok Test Equipment - large brochure showing a wide range of test 
instruments
and information promoting their use for color TV service business. Shows 
Model 752A and
6000A tube testers, Model 725 FM multiplex generator, and 12 other 
interesting pieces of older
test gear. Also the Hickok Model 677 Oscilloscope sales literature with 
fold-out section.
Great reading 17" X 22"  -  folding to 8.5"  X  11" excellent.

Make a reasonable offer for all of the above or "what have you" in trade?

73 de AF4K
From W8EK at speakeasy.net  Sat Jun 11 12:58:49 2005
From: W8EK at speakeasy.net (Ken Simpson, W8EK)
Date: Sat Jun 11 12:58:34 2005
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Hi Z hand microphones FS
Message-ID: <00da01c56ea6$d7a8af30$f801000a@kendell>


High Impedance hand microphones For Sale:

Hallicrafters 
I don't know the model number of this Hi Z hand mic, but 
it has the Hallicrafters "h" logo on it.  It is fairly small, and 
gray in color.  It has velcro riveted to the back, and a 4 
pin plug on the end of the coiled cord.  Even though it has
the Hallicrafters "h", it could be used any place a Hi Z mic 
is needed. It is in nice shape.  $30 

Genave
This microphone  has a hi Z crystal element in it.  The mic 
is black in color, and says Genave on it, and has some 
sort of strange 4 pin male connector, which could easily 
be changed.  Of course it has the normal PTT button.  It 
would be ideal for most boat anchor rigs needing a hi Z 
mic. It works fine and cosmetically, it is fine also.  $20  

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 acomarow at usnews.com  Sun Jun 12 12:32:17 2005
From: acomarow at usnews.com (Avery Comarow)
Date: Sun Jun 12 12:33:44 2005
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS (reduced price): 1KW dry dummy load
Message-ID: <JJEHIKNICNCBHCHFFNLHEEHGDDAA.acomarow@usnews.com>

MFJ-262, like new, in box. $40 plus shipping.

Avery W3AVE
Potomac, Md.
From W8EK at speakeasy.net  Sun Jun 12 15:09:59 2005
From: W8EK at speakeasy.net (Ken Simpson, W8EK)
Date: Sun Jun 12 15:10:12 2005
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Vintage cotton covered cord FS
Message-ID: <005701c56f82$54fa0430$f801000a@kendell>


Vintage cotton covered cord for sale:

I have found a vintage cotton covered cord.
This cord is the type that was typically used to connect
either a bug or, more often, a straight key, to a transmitter.
It is a 2 conductor cable with rubber (not vinyl) insulation.
One end has the spade lugs that were used at the time, 
with a strain relief, while the other end is a 1/4 inch PJ-55 
type brass phone plug.  The entire cable has a close woven
cotton covering.   I would guess that it is WW II vintage.

$12 plus 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 Jun 18 07:07:03 2005
From: W8EK at speakeasy.net (Ken Simpson, W8EK)
Date: Sat Jun 18 07:07:52 2005
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Drake TV-300-HP (collectable) and other TVI filters
	FS
Message-ID: <006b01c573f5$dbcec4b0$f801000a@kendell>

TVI filters For Sale:

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.  
$ 15

Low Pass filters for the transmitter:

B & W  FL-10/1500 (Also know as model 425)  low pass filter
B & W  TVI filter, 50 ohm. It cuts off just above 10 meters, 
and will handle 1500 Watts. SO-239 connector on each 
end. It is in very nice condition for $ 30.

B & W FL-10/100 low pass filter
Similar to FL-10/1500 above, except power rating is 
only 100 Watts.  Use this one after your rig, and before
your amplifier.  Nice shape for $ 15.

Para Dynamics Corp PDC-98 low pass filter
This filter is a really heavy duty, high power filter.
It starts to cut off just above 10 meters, and
has a notch about 90 db deep on TV channel 2 
and 3, and then about 80 db above that.  SO-239
connectors on each end.  Great condition for $40.

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 Jun 18 07:26:42 2005
From: W8EK at speakeasy.net (Ken Simpson, W8EK)
Date: Sat Jun 18 07:27:34 2005
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Loctal tubes FS
Message-ID: <007501c573f8$9afbe410$f801000a@kendell>


Loctal tubes For Sale:

All are NOS.  The boxes are even in good shape!

7C5   $ 9
7C7   $ 5
7F7   $ 8
7N7   $ 9
7Q7   $ 5

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 Jun 18 07:45:22 2005
From: W8EK at speakeasy.net (Ken Simpson, W8EK)
Date: Sat Jun 18 07:46:11 2005
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Resistance Capacitor substitution box FS
Message-ID: <007e01c573fb$371648c0$f801000a@kendell>


Resistor Capacitor Substitution Box For Sale:

Eico 1140

Most substitution boxes are either resistance only
or capacitance only, but this one combines both in
one box.  It has a switch, so that you can use it for
resistance only, capacitance only, series RC, or 
parallel RC.

Ranges are from 15 ohms to 10 M ohms, and from
.0001 to .22 microfarads.  Power rating is 1 watt.

This unit has a nice brushed panel, in a black bakelite
case.

Manual is included for $30 plus 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 Jun 19 12:27:07 2005
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Sun Jun 19 12:28:28 2005
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: Tubes - 6L6M, 1614, 6KD6 etc.
Message-ID: <42B59CDB.9050004@cfl.rr.com>

FOR SALE:

RCA 6KD6 Transmitting Tubes
I have twelve of these available in boxes.
QTY 3 new ones available for $19.00 each.
QTY 9 used ones available for $12.00 each.

Pair of new 6L6 metal octal tubes $35.00

Pair of RCA 1614 metal octal tubes, used
Will sell the pair for $12.00

Shipping additional.

More at:
http://www.af4k.com/tubes.htm
From acomarow at usnews.com  Sun Jun 19 13:38:38 2005
From: acomarow at usnews.com (Avery Comarow)
Date: Sun Jun 19 13:39:20 2005
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: 14 CW cassette tapes
Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20050619133815.027ac560@ntpop.usnews.com>

All are unused. I got them many years ago with the intention of reviewing 
them for 73 Magazine and never got around to it. How about a buck each 
($14) and $3 for shipping, grand total of $17 for the whole collection?

1. Three WrighTapes (12-14 wpm, 16-20 wpm, and 22 wpm, with paperwork)
2. Two 73 Magazine (13+ wpm and 20+ wpm, no paperwork)
3. One Ameco Extra Class (13+ wpm to 22 wpm, with booklet)
4. Three Ham Radio (17 wpm, 20 wpm, and 22 wpm, with paperwork)
5. One ARRL (15 wpm to 20 wpm, with paperwork)
6. One Pickering Codemaster CM-1? (11 wpm to 14 wpm, with paperwork)
7. One Pickering Codemaster CM-2 (to 20 wpm, no paperwork)
8. Two Royal (13-15 wpm and 20-22 wpm, no paperwork)

Avery W3AVE
Potomac, Md.


From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Mon Jun 20 05:44:10 2005
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Mon Jun 20 05:45:24 2005
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: AM Broadcast Band Crystals
Message-ID: <42B68FEA.6010908@cfl.rr.com>

FOR SALE:
AM Broadcast Band Crystals in standard FT243 Holders.

1015, 1020, 1025, 1030, 1040, 1045, 1060, 1080, 1085, 1095 kHz
1110, 1120, 1125, 1130, 1140, 1145, 1150, 1155, 1160, 1165 kHz
1280, 1285, 1290, 1295, 1300, 1305, 1310, 1315, 1320, 1325 kHz
1330, 1335, 1340, 1345 kHz

QTY 1 only of each frequency. These will not last.
Price $9.00 each plus $5.00 total for USA shipping, regardless of quantity.

Also, a good selection of 160m FT243 crystals etc. at:
http://www.af4k.com/crystals.htm
From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Tue Jun 21 11:34:58 2005
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Tue Jun 21 11:36:37 2005
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: Drake TR3 Transceiver
Message-ID: <42B833A2.7020109@cfl.rr.com>

FOR SALE: Drake TR3 HF Transceiver
Covers 80 through 10 m SSB, AM and CW. 260 watts.
All original knobs. Front panel and cabinet are a 7. No bad scratches
or gouges. Everything else looks very good. Rear apron looks great.
Not tested but it is all there. No rust. RF Finals test OK.
This is just the radio by itself. You will need an AC3 or
AC4 supply or similar to power it. Fair to good condition.
Will include manual on disk.
Available for $85.00 plus shipping.
From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Sat Jun 25 10:08:51 2005
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Sat Jun 25 10:17:41 2005
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Field Day Radios That Glow
Message-ID: <42BD6573.9040109@cfl.rr.com>

W1EOF <w1eof@hamnutz.com> writes:

>From another list:

Field Day Radios That Glow

(snip)
Send a spot to the packet cluster when you hear the slightly
chirpy CW signals from W1HIS on 80 and 40 meters during Field Day.  W1HIS
will be a reconstituted World War II vintage field wireless station with
100% WW II (June 1944) vintage radios and accessories, including two
Wireless Sets No. 19, a WS#18, WS#38, a human-powered and a gasoline-fueled
Mark V generator.  NO transistors, NO digital electronics, NO coax-fed
antennas, NO ferrite baluns, not even a computer for logging.  Even the
operators will be WW II vintage (born in 1943).  QTH: Cove Island Park, Long
Island Sound, City of Stamford, CT.  Set up by Headquarters Company, 1st
Canadian Parachute Battalion (Reenacted) to honor the veterans and educate
the public.

Tnx.  -Chuck, W1HIS

From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Thu Jun 30 09:06:34 2005
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Thu Jun 30 09:16:03 2005
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Reduced: SWAN 175 TRANSCEIVER
Message-ID: <42C3EE5A.1010607@cfl.rr.com>

REDUCED:

*SWAN 175, A 80m monobander transceiver* - in very good working condition.
The Swan 175 is the 80 meter version of a series of Swan SSB transceivers
known as "mono-banders" because of their single band design. Uses 15 
tubes and a
crystal filter. Final RF power input is 240 watts P.E.P. using 6DQ5 tube.
It will also run AM with about 30 watts. Transceiver only, no power supply.
Available now for $95.00 plus shipping.

Picture and details at:
http://www.af4k.com/radios.htm

Thanks for reading - 73, Brian AF4K
