From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Wed Feb  1 16:36:13 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Wed Feb  1 16:44:05 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: Jones Micromatch QRP SWR-Wattmeter
Message-ID: <43E0E37D.7575.5AC54E@localhost>

FOR SALE:
Jones Micromatch MM563 QRP SWR System. 
This is an exceptionally nice VHF/UHF type 
reflectometer 
in excellent shape. 
One of the nicest I have seen. Comes with N type 
connectors and BNC adapters. 
RANGES: 4 Watts, 12 Watts and SWR. Also has 
continuously variable CAL adjustment and FORWARD 
range adjustment so that SWR is read accurately 
at any power. The coupler is made of solid brass 
and 
is still shiny and new looking.  Has gold letters 
raised 
up on the name plate. 

Available for $45.00 plus shipping.

Picture and details at:
http://www.af4k.com/miscpart.htm
From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Wed Feb  1 20:37:29 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Wed Feb  1 20:45:50 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: CW Straight key
Message-ID: <43E11C09.25135.376527@localhost>

For those still looking for a nice straight key, here are two for sale:

The first key is a J-37 in excellent shape, all complete and mounted on a
type
J-47 base. Available for $35.00 plus shipping.
http://www.af4k.com/imag/ham/J37.jpg

The second is a generic straight key with shorting bar.
Also in great shape. Available for $25.00 plus shipping.
http://www.af4k.com/imag/ham/key.jpg

73 & thanks for looking.

Brian, AF4K
From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Sun Feb  5 18:01:41 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Sun Feb  5 18:10:21 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] OPPOSE RM-11306
Message-ID: <43E63D85.27782.301DDF@localhost>

Guys please read this. My greatest concern with the absurd 
ARRL Proposal RM-11306 is not just about the AM restrictions
but ALSO about the annoying WINLINK PACTOR robot stations
that are already devastating communications on the CW and 
digital sub-bands, being allowed to then spread their trash all 
over the phone bands too. I am not against digital on HF.

This is a very important issue and one of ARRL's worst blunders
in our lifetime. Please distribute this note widely:

= = =

I am writing to make sure you know about a Petition the FCC 
is considering that would apply restrictions to AM that we 
have never faced before. Please take the time to read the 
Petition, which can be seen at the link below.

I personally want to ask you to file a formal COMMENT in 
opposition to 
it. There is an internet-based system the FCC uses to accept 
comments, 
but it's cumbersome, so I am stepping forward to take your 
comments as 
an email and file them on your behalf, under your name, callsign 
and 
callbook address.

This is a very serious matter for our part of the hobby, and a strong 
turnout in opposition will influence the FCC's ultimate decision 
whether 
to allow or reject the Petition. Would you please also reply to this, 
to let me know that you will help?

All we need is a reason why you oppose this Petition. I am certain 
you 
will find several points to comment on. Pick as many as you can 
spare 
the time to fight against in your response. 

After I file it in the FCC database, I will reply to you with the FCC 
confirmation number as your record of having participated. All of us 
will really appreciate anything you can say.

Here are the links if you wish to file on your own behalf.

To observe comments:

http://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/ecfs/comsrch_v2.cgi

In the proceeding box just type in the RM number your are 
interested 
in.

'and this link for filing your comments:

http://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/ecfs/upload_v2.cgi

When referring to 11306 you must type it in as   RM-11306

If you do not understand the system or feel uncomfortable with the 
filing site please fire off your comments to - - - -

 stoprm11306@amfone.net. .

Include your comments,  a paragraph or two and your legal name, 
address 
with your call as listed in the QRZ Database. I will file your 
comments 
for you.

In my opinion there is something more important going on that we 
all 
must take action on. We (the amateur community)  have been left 
out of 
the decisoin making process. Whether we are pro or con on the 
proposals 
we need to show that we have concerns and this can only be 
accomplished 
thru numbers of participation. 

Considering the time and money we put into our hobby we need to 
take 
just 5 minutes of our time and send a message to the ARRL and 
the FCC.

It is time to take back our hobby and the only way this will happen 
is 
to show those that are dictating our direction that we are part of the 
process and will except nothing less.

Regards,
Gary/W2INR

http://amfone.net/Amforum/index.php
From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Sun Feb  5 22:36:10 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Sun Feb  5 22:44:38 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] OPPOSE RM-11306
In-Reply-To: <98365C37-D8BC-4F5A-B5D8-4314E6167F1F@bellsouth.net>
References: <43E63D85.27782.301DDF@localhost>
Message-ID: <43E67DDA.26840.12B688F@localhost>

Well Tom, I saw ONE good explanation for why so few people 
bother commenting. Apparently a lot of guys are 
DELIBERATELY not commenting, and here is why:

A number of amateurs feel and perceive quite strongly that 
they are  wasting their time with both a sold out ARRL and 
sold out FCC. The high bidders have more money in this 
particular eBay-style scandal.

Both the League and the Commission seem nowadays to give 
LIP SERVICE to taking input from people so that they can say 
that they have "followed the law,"  and then do
whatever they darn well please!

I am just passign this opinion on from others who have written 
it to me in private e-mails, so I can't say I imagined it nor that I
originated the line of thought. It does seem to make sense 
though when you look at the strange and self-destructive 
behavior of the ARRL recently.

In the case of ARRL I don't know if this pattern has been going 
on for a long time or not.  I used to have a LOT of respect for 
our League and I always believed that they acted in the best
interest of amateur radio.

That dream has been shattered with their behavior over the 
past 3 or 4 years. I have defended the ARRL for years against 
those who criticized and brought disagreement or harsh 
criticism, but I am finally beginning to see why.

After the Digital Committee's disgusting performance and 
the policy that was then forged in support of RM-11306 which 
is the  Winlink dream (i.e. nightmare) scenario, I think we 
should maybe all see if we can apply for VE0 callsigns...

I made my comments anyway!

On 5 Feb 2006 at 19:49, Tom Norris wrote:

> Already done it, both it and 11305.  The nation and radio as we know  
> it is safe now. :-)
> 
> I can sort of see '305 bringing us "more in line with the rest of the  
> ITU world" sort of.  I don't see some of the 80-going-on-10 year olds  
> that hang out on 75 using it properly. Yea, that's my worse case  
> example.
> 
> I honestly thing '306 was to get Winlink *away* from where it was  
> causing so much interference. But, regardless, there are so many  
> holes in the proposal there is no way I could have slept at night if  
> I'd written the fcc and said I was in favor of it.  No taking sides,  
> it was just flawed from the start in too many ways to even begin to  
> talk about.  Thats not even counting being ramrodded in under cover  
> of darkness in hopes no one would notice.
> 
> What's sad in the case of both is that they each only have a puny few  
> hundred comments.  Where the hell is everyone?  At the very least  
> they use the "short comment" and just say "I'm against it" (or for  
> it)  That's all it takes.   There's NO EFFORT involved.
> 
> Oh well, I'm preaching to the converted.
> 
> 
> On Feb 5, 2006, at 5:01 PM, Brian Carling wrote:
> 
> > Guys please read this. My greatest concern with the absurd
> > ARRL Proposal RM-11306 is not just about the AM restrictions
> > but ALSO about the annoying WINLINK PACTOR robot stations
> > that are already devastating communications on the CW and
> > digital sub-bands, being allowed to then spread their trash all
> > over the phone bands too. I am not against digital on HF.
> >
> > This is a very important issue and one of ARRL's worst blunders
> > in our lifetime. Please distribute this note widely:
> >
> 


From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Tue Feb  7 05:10:19 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Tue Feb  7 05:13:44 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: Atlas 210x/215x Manual
Message-ID: <43E82BBB.30342.2D7851@localhost>

FOR SALE:

Original Atlas 210x/215x Manual in excellent condition.
54 pages, including schematics etc.

Available for $18.00 plus shipping
From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Wed Feb  8 07:25:49 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Wed Feb  8 07:29:11 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: Capacitor Checker, Sub Box and VHF Wattmeter
Message-ID: <43E99CFD.1409.44E091@localhost>

FOR SALE:

SEMCON RC115 CAPACITANCE / IMPEDANCE METER - very 
nice.
This is a combined Capacitor Analyzer, impedance 
bridge 
and transformer analyzer.
This is the most comprehensive capacitor analyzer 
I have ever seen. 
Checks capacitor value, leakage etc. at up to 600 
Volts DC. 
It is also an impedance meter.  Analyzes 
transformers.
Measures POWER FACTOR, etc. etc.
Also works as a megger to check insulation 
resistance.
Excellent working condition. For 120V AC 60 Hz 
operation.
Available for $59.00 plus shipping.

CORNELL-DUBILIER CDA-5 Decade Capacitance 
Box.</font></b> - excellent<br>
This substitution box is in a beautiful bakelilte 
case, and it covers 0.0001 uF to 0.0199 uF.<br> 
All capacitance setting rated for up to 600V DC. A 
great addition to any shack or<br> experimenter's 
lab. Excellent condition.<br>
Available for $20.00 plus shipping.

ME-82/U Wattmeter and Dummy Load VHF-UHF, military 
surplus. 
Measures power from 50 to 600 MHz. Load is 52 
ohms. 
Meter movement is the same as on Jones Micromatch 
equipment.
Wattmeter scale shows RF power in the range of 0 - 
120 Watts. Has Type N connector. Handy carrying 
handle swings out 
of the top. Has large heatsink. Excellent working 
condition. 
Available for $45.00 plus shipping.

Pictures and details at:
http://www.af4k.com/testgear.htm
From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Thu Feb  9 06:55:42 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Thu Feb  9 06:59:12 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FWD: Feb 06 Classic Exchange
Message-ID: <43EAE76E.5694.208560@localhost>


------- Forwarded message follows -------
Warm up the tubes........



Classic Exchange "CX"

The CX is a no-pressure contest celebrating the older commercial and homebrew equipment that was the pride and joy of ham shacks many decades ago.

The object is to encourage restoration, operation and enjoyment of this older "Classic" equipment. However, you need not operate a Classic rig to participate in the CX.

YOU MAY USE ANY RIG in the contest although new gear is a distinct scoring disadvantage. You can still work the "great ones" with modern equipment. 

WHEN - WHERE - WHAT

AM and SSB only

Saturday February 11, 2006 from 1400 UTC to 0800 UTC on February 12, 2006.
(9 A.M. Eastern Time on Saturday to 3 A.M. Eastern Time on Sunday) 

AND

AM, SSB, and CW

Sunday February 12, 2006 from 1400 UTC to 0800 UTC on February 13, 2006.
(9 A.M. Eastern Time on Sunday to 3 A.M. Eastern Time on Monday) 

CW: Send "CQ CX"
Phone: Call "CQ Classic Exchange"

SUGGESTED FREQUENCIES: 

CW: 1.810 3.545 7.045 14.045 21.135 28.050

50.100 144.10


AM: 1.890 3.880 7.290 14.286 21.420 29.000 

50.300 144.200


SSB: 1.885 3.870 7.280 14.270 21.370 28.390

50.125 144.250 



Exchange your name, RST, QTH (state US, province for Canada, country for DX),
receiver and transmitter manufacturer/model (homebrew send final amp tube or transistor type) and other interesting conversation.

The same station may be worked with different equipment combinations on each band and in each mode. Non-participating stations may be worked for credit.



SCORING

Calculate your score for each mode (AM, SSB, CW) and total these scores for your overall CX score.

For each mode:

Multiply total number of complete QSOs (all bands) by your CX multiplier.

Complete QSO requires successful exchange of name, QTH, RST, type of transmitter and type of receiver.

CX multiplier: Total age in years old of all receivers and transmitters you used in that mode.

Each receiver and transmitter must be used in a minimum of three complete QSOs to be counted in the multiplier.

If the equipment is homebrew, count it as a minimum of 25 years old unless actual construction date or date of its construction article (in the case of a "reproduction") is older.

Tranceivers score a separate receivers and transmitters of equal age.

Certificates and appropriate memorabilia are awarded every now and then for the highest score, the longest DX, exotic equipment, noteworthy signals, best excuses and other unusual achievements.

Send logs, scores, comments, anecdotes, pictures, etc. to J.D. "Mac" MacAulay, WQ8U at WQ8U@arrl.net<mailto:WQ8U@arrl.net>

Or by mail to:

WQ8U

104 W. Queen St.

Hillsborough, NC 27278

The CX Newsletter and announcement of the next CX will be posted on http://qsl.asti.com/CX

------- End of forwarded message -------
From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Fri Feb 10 17:40:36 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Fri Feb 10 17:44:21 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Orlando Lunch Eyeball QSO
Message-ID: <43ECD014.23769.9476D@localhost>

YOU ARE INVITED!

Orlando Hamcation Boatanchor Bash / Lunch Eyeball QSO

12 noon Saturday at the Golden Corral  Restaurant, 
which is JUST WEST of the hamfest site on Route 50.
It's about 2.4 miles down on the right as you head west.

The hamfest address is:
4603 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32808-8158

The Golden Corral is at:
7251 W Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 297-1920

DIRECTIONS:
Start out going WEST on W COLONIAL DR / FL-50 W...

Directions:
Start out going WEST on W COLONIAL DR / FL-50 W
End at 7251 W Colonial Drive.
It will be on your right...  just after HIawassee Road.

The place gets crowded, so if you are coming you are 
advised to look for someone in the group that you know,
OR I (AF4K) will be waering a floppy green hat of that will help!

EVERYONE WELCOME, but especially if you love old tube 
radios!  Join the OLE CODGERS and have some fun listening 
to 807 and 813 war stories etc...  PASS THE WORD!

We got a table for 12 but more can be accomodated!

73 de AF4K, Bry

From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Sun Feb 12 14:16:18 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Sun Feb 12 14:16:57 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: Hallicrafters, Heathkit, Kenwood etc.
Message-ID: <43EF4332.29193.51E814@localhost>

FOR SALE:
Several Radios and Accessories -

Hallicrafters SX-71 Receiver - $175.00
Hallicrafters SX-99 Receiver - $95.00
Hallicrafters S-53 Receiver - $95.00
Hallicrafters S-38C Receiver - $65.00

Heathkit DX60 Transmitter - 2 each - $65.00
Heathkit HG1-B VF) - 2 each - $65.00
Heathkit HR10B Receiver - $45.00
Heathkit HRA-10-1 Calibrator - $15.00 with HR10B
Heathkit SP-99 External Speaker - $45.00

ICOM IC-230 2m FM Transceiver - $35.00

Kenwood TS520S with 160m etc. exc. w/manual - $275.00
Kenwood SM-220 scope, excellent w/manual - $275.00

Midland 13-510 2m FM Transceiver - $25.00

Realistic HTX10 Transceivers - $70.00 each

YAESU MEMORIZER CPU-2500R 2m FM Transceiver - 
$25.00

Pictures and details at:
http://www.af4k.com/radios.htm
From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Sun Feb 12 14:19:44 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Sun Feb 12 14:20:22 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: Yaesu YC601B Digital Display
Message-ID: <43EF4401.352.550F83@localhost>

For Sale:
Yaesu YC601B Digital Display.

THis display is used with the FT-101E and others.
Excellent condition with manual copy. Also comes 
with the cables.
No scratches, dents or dings. Hard to tell from 
brand new.
Available for $150.00 plus shipping

Details at:
http://www.af4k.com/miscpart.htm



From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Wed Feb 15 07:05:11 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Wed Feb 15 07:06:09 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: WATERS CLIPREAMP
Message-ID: <43F2D2A7.6800.35563C@localhost>

FOR SALE:

WATERS CLIPREAMP - microphone line enhancement.
Very good condition with cables. Runs on 9V battery. 
The output cable has a PL-068 connector for use with 
Drake rigs. This is the 3/8" diameter jack plug with 
tip-ring-sleeve. Has PTT pass-through wiring.
Available for $29.00 plus shipping 

Picture at:
http://www.af4k.com/miscpart.htm
From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Sat Feb 18 08:09:13 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Sat Feb 18 08:10:40 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: Heathkit HD-15 Patch
Message-ID: <43F6D629.101.113EA95@localhost>

FOR SALE: Heath HD-15 Phone Patch - top notch.

This is the patch that has the VU meter on 
the left and 3 knobs that match the SB series
radios. Looks great with HW series too. HI or 
LO Z audio output to transmitter. It can be 
used as an interface to your computer for 
digital modes like PSK31, MT63, RTTY etc. 

This unit is in excellent condition. Comes 
with schematic. 
Available for $20.00 plus shipping.

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

From W8EK at speakeasy.net  Sat Feb 18 08:52:52 2006
From: W8EK at speakeasy.net (Ken Simpson, W8EK)
Date: Sat Feb 18 08:54:06 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Waters 336 "Transfer" coax switch FS
Message-ID: <005a01c63492$9d907f00$f801000a@kendell>


Coaxial antenna "Transfer" switch for sale:

Waters (B & W) 336 "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 coming out the back. It works fine and is in 
good shape.  

$40 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 Feb 18 10:17:05 2006
From: W8EK at speakeasy.net (Ken Simpson, W8EK)
Date: Sat Feb 18 10:18:14 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Johnson SWR sensor FS
Message-ID: <007c01c6349e$612c2d00$f801000a@kendell>


For Sale:

Johnson SWR sensor

This is the remote sensor that it used with some of the 
matchboxes that have the SWR bridge built in.  It is the 
cylindrical "can" about 4 inches long and 2 1/4 inches 
in diameter, and has connections for the remote meter.  
Catalog number is 250-24.  It is in nice shape.

$20 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 Feb 18 12:51:24 2006
From: W8EK at speakeasy.net (Ken Simpson, W8EK)
Date: Sat Feb 18 12:52:44 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] TVI filters FS
Message-ID: <00af01c634b3$f09736f0$f801000a@kendell>


Low Pass TVI filters For Sale:

B & W 425  low pass filter
B & W  TVI filter, 52 ohm. It cuts off just above 10 meters, 
and will handle 1500 Watts. SO-239 connector on each 
end. This is the older 425, which is much heavier, and has 
the copper case.  This one has just enough of the paint 
coming off to show the copper case underneath.  
With paper work for $ 30.

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.  According to the manual it is 
good for 1000 Watts "average", which would be about 
2000 watts PEP, 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

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.  $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

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

High Pass TVI filter for the TV set:
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

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 Feb 19 07:10:20 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Sun Feb 19 07:11:53 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] RM-11306 COMMENTS TALLY!
Message-ID: <43F819DC.31830.9BA8A2@localhost>

Look slike this ARRL Absurdity may be dead in the water if the 
FCC has an ounce of integrity left in them!

K2ORC Reports:

As of 1530 ET February 7, 2006 

No doubt due to a backlog since there was quite a flurry of filing 
activity in the final 24 hours, comments dated Feb. 6 have 
appeared today on the FCC's ECFS site.  Our count will stop when 
the last 2/6/06 comment is filed.   

                                             FOR     AGAINST
RM-11305 (CTT petition)        44              244

RM-11306 (ARRL petition)      143             695


From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Sun Feb 19 07:54:22 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Sun Feb 19 07:56:05 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Re: [FLBOATANCHORS] RM-11306 COMMENTS TALLY!
In-Reply-To: <000701c6354e$d9a813b0$b84fc518@WORKGROUP>
Message-ID: <43F8242E.24942.C3F95F@localhost>

It does mean that we are winning on popular opinion!

So far... like BPL, I am sure this thing will rear its ugly head 
soon in another form even if the FCC do4es the right thing 
and shoots it down.

On 19 Feb 2006 at 6:20, charles hawes wrote:

> So does that mean we are winning?

>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   From: Brian Carling 
>   To: FLBOATANCHORS@yahoogroups.com ; glowbugs@piobaire.mines.uidaho.edu ; MOPAGROUP@yahoogroups.com ; AMInternational@yahoogroups.com ; amradio@mailman.qth.net ; BOATANCHORS@LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV ; dcboatanchors@mailman.qth.net ; DCBOATANCHORS@topica.com ; AmateurRadio@yahoogroups.com 
>   Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006 6:10 AM
>   Subject: [FLBOATANCHORS] RM-11306 COMMENTS TALLY!
> 
> 
>   Look slike this ARRL Absurdity may be dead in the water if the 
>   FCC has an ounce of integrity left in them!
> 
>   K2ORC Reports:
> 
>   As of 1530 ET February 7, 2006 
> 
>   No doubt due to a backlog since there was quite a flurry of filing 
>   activity in the final 24 hours, comments dated Feb. 6 have 
>   appeared today on the FCC's ECFS site.  Our count will stop when 
>   the last 2/6/06 comment is filed.   
> 
>                                                FOR     AGAINST
>   RM-11305 (CTT petition)        44              244
> 
>   RM-11306 (ARRL petition)      143             695
> 
> 
> 
> 
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From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Sun Feb 19 14:46:23 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Sun Feb 19 14:48:27 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Re: [FLBOATANCHORS] RM-11306 COMMENTS!
In-Reply-To: <20060219.132140.2292.0.pmarkavage@juno.com>
Message-ID: <43F884BF.5144.955E96@localhost>

This is truly truly laughable! Most of us just want to use our 
AM or CW Boatanchor Radios without some here-today-gone-tomorrow 
digital noise maker commandeering the frequency where our 
QSO is in progress. When I tune up the old DX100 and SX101
I don't want to hear a buzz saw from K4CJX and his 5 pals.
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/hteller/pactor3.jpg

I am sure CJX worked harder than anyone to get positive 
comments. So why are they lacking? Anyone can comment.

The information age has caught up with such sinister plots.
They were found out is what it boils down to!

As to the stats - IS the coffee cup 99.9% full of 0.1% empty, OM?
Let's just FACE IT - most hams HATE the ARRL proposal. 
Even those who support ARRL on most other matters. 

Think of an odd integer between 3,000 and 4,000.
If those 550,000 hams were SOOOOO supportive of this
ARRL attempted perpetration of a crime against amateur 
radio then they should have spoken up while they had a chance!

For now we can still peak the grid and happily dip the plate and 
continue. This has been brewing for years as they trie dto lay the 
groundwork by getting hundreds of thousands of dollars in
Homeland Security money for free modems, trucks etc.
from government.

Let's examine why they didn't comment...

Remember, some of the supporters and flag wavers were
talking only recently about what a "great" job ARRL did of 
surveying the membership.

You CAN'T have it both ways!

2/3 of the ham population isn't active, and they don't give a rat's 
hind end about this, so that leaves about 220,000. 
Of those 220,000 (SOME of them) active hams,  approximately
150,000 are VHF-only hams licensed within the past 10 years
That leaves 70,000 hams, of which 45,000 are contesters
who will barrel through anything with 3 KW p.e.p. to a Rhombic
or stacked KLM Skywalker 411-BA stacked 11 element beams
at 200 feet above average terrain...

Out of the remaining 25,000 hams about 15,000 of those only
talk for a ragchew with their friends once a week on 20 - 
or 75m SSB and would just as soon be left alone and they have 
never HEARD of RM-11306 and quite honestly "Couldn't care 
less about it or any other hair-brained proposal from ARRL or 
any other whacko amateur radio group."

Now, THAT leaves us with the other 10,000 hams who have 
carefully considered this proposal, and thought about voting on 
it.  Most of US are interested because we either enjoy AM, 
CW or the Digital Modes.

Now, the CW-only ops mostly don't use the internet because 
they don't have a computer. So let's say there are 5,000 radio
amateurs who KNOW about his AND care about it. Good 
intentions sometimes get put-off, and since the FCC magically only 
allowed comments for 30 days, let's say that 1,000 of the guys who 
INTENDED To comment didn't get it done in time. Another
1,000 tried to get it done but couldn't navigate through the complex 
process, or their comments were disallowed by the FCC (for hanging 
chads or whatever!)

Now ADD to the number those hardcore WINLINK/Pactor 
robot enthusiasts that comprise about 0.0007% of the U.S. amateur 
population, including ALL of the ARRL Board and most of their 
Directors and Digital etc. committees. That adds another 143 hams.
(No surprise at THAT number - LOL!) Subtract the first number you 
thought of!

You come up with a number of approximately 838 amateurs filing,
which makes sense, since 695 filed comments opposing the proposal.
The 143 in favor of it are NO surprise and we KNOW who you ARE,
fellers!

Keep smiling - life is being taken way too seriously anyway!

I will live with whatever the powers that be come up with!

73 de AF4K, Brian

On 19 Feb 2006 at 13:21, Peter A Markavage wrote:

> I wonder what the other 550,000 U. S. amateurs, who didn't respond, 
> think about it. As of 2/12/06, 658,883 U. S. amateurs. Using Paul's
> numbers (695 against) indicates approx. .1% of the entire amateur
> population.
> 
> Pete, wa2cwa
> 
> On Sun, 19 Feb 2006 07:54:22 -0500 Brian Carling <bcarling@CFL.RR.COM>
> writes:
> > It does mean that we are winning on popular opinion!
> > 
> > So far... like BPL, I am sure this thing will rear its ugly head 
> > soon in another form even if the FCC do4es the right thing 
> > and shoots it down.
> > 
> > On 19 Feb 2006 at 6:20, charles hawes wrote:
> > 
> > > So does that mean we are winning?
> > 
> > >   ----- Original Message ----- 
> > >   From: Brian Carling 
> > >   Subject: [FLBOATANCHORS] RM-11306 COMMENTS TALLY!
> > > 
> > >   Looks like this ARRL Absurdity may be dead in the water if the 
> > >   FCC has an ounce of integrity left in them!
> > > 
> > >   K2ORC Reports:
> > > 
> > >   As of 1530 ET February 7, 2006 
> > > 
> > >   No doubt due to a backlog since there was quite a flurry of 
> > filing 
> > >   activity in the final 24 hours, comments dated Feb. 6 have 
> > >   appeared today on the FCC's ECFS site.  Our count will stop when 
> > 
> > >   the last 2/6/06 comment is filed.   
> > > 
> > >                                                FOR     AGAINST
> > >   RM-11305 (CTT petition)        44              244
> > > 
> > >   RM-11306 (ARRL petition)      143             695

COPIES TO AMRADIO-QTY and to GLOWBUGS DELETED so as 
to avoid irritating the sensitive - if you forward this please do so with 
tongue firmly in cheek!

73 de AF4K, Brian

From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Sun Feb 19 14:55:32 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Sun Feb 19 14:57:02 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Re: GB> RM-11306 COMMENTS TALLY!
In-Reply-To: <12b.6e60f0ad.312a2198@aol.com>
Message-ID: <43F886E4.7331.9DBD68@localhost>

On 19 Feb 2006 at 14:31, N2EY@aol.com wrote:

> Conflicts would be settled by 'gentleman's agreements' and 'voluntary bandplans'. 
>  
> Makes the ARRL proposal look mild, doesn't it?

Actually put that way it makes the two sound VERY similar.

Maybe CTT was put up to this though, to try to make the 
ARRL "disaster plan" more palatable!

LOL

(Glowbugs & AMradi-QTH copies removed to avoid irritating 
certain parties)

From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Sun Feb 19 17:31:37 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Sun Feb 19 17:33:24 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: Extra Nice Kenwood TS520S
Message-ID: <43F8AB79.17785.12CA4B8@localhost>

FOR SALE:

Kenwood TS520S Transceiver. Excellent...  
This is the later version of the TS520S that added 
the 160m band.   Radio is in superior condition 
and is 
one of the nicest you will find.  Everything works 
as 
it should. The knobs etc. are all original and 
there 
are no modifications that I can see. 
Comes complete with the original manual which is 
also 
in tip top condition. 
Available for $275.00 plus shipping. 

Picture available at:
http://www.af4k.com/radios.htm

From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Mon Feb 20 13:24:49 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Mon Feb 20 13:26:35 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] REDUCED: OIL-FILLED CAPACITORS
Message-ID: <43F9C321.10301.1512C0A@localhost>

REDUCED: OIL-FILLED CAPACITORS - High Voltage 
types.

These are used, tested capacitors. No shorts, no 
leakage.

6 uF at 2000V DC Sangamo QTY 1 - $6.00 
10 uF at 1500V DC Sangamo QTY 1 - $6.00 
12 uF at 1000V DC Cornel Dubilier QTY 1 - 8.00
30 uF at 1000V DC No name QTY 1 - $8.00

Take all four of the above caps for $16.00 plus 
$8.00 USA Shipping

http://www.af4k.com/capacitors.htm
From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Mon Feb 20 14:04:55 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Mon Feb 20 14:06:38 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: Microphones
Message-ID: <43F9CC87.5604.175E103@localhost>

FOR SALE:

Kenwood Hand Microphone.
This microphone is in excellent shape and 
in excellent working condition. 
Comes with a nice coil cord, and the standard 
4-pin connector required for older Kenwood 
radios. Has 500 ohms impedance. 
Available for $15.00 plus shipping.

YAESU FT-101 Series Hand Microphone. 
This original Yaesu hand mic is in very good 
working condition. Works with all FT-101, 
FT-101B thru F rigs. Has cable and 4-pin connector
in great shape. No badge but otherwise in great
shape.
Available for $25.00 plus shipping.

Turner SR785 Gooseneck microphone, NEW IN BOX.
Has PTT bar and cable attached. This is a rugged,
low impedance communications microphone, 150 ohms. 
Designed for crystal clear voice communications 
by radio or P.A.   If you know Turner mics, 
you know that they all sound great. Satin-chrome
finish with rugged, durable metal construction
that will give you many years of good performance
in any communications environment. 
Comes new in the box with data sheet.
QTY 1 left - New in box for $19.00 plus shipping

Shure 404B Mobile Microphone. 
This microphone is in excellent shape and 
in excellent working condition. 
Comes with a nice coil cord, and no connector. 
Available for $25.00 plus shipping. 
From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Mon Feb 20 14:09:46 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Mon Feb 20 14:11:29 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: Yaesu Memorizer 2m XCVR
Message-ID: <43F9CDAA.29654.17A5555@localhost>

FOR SALE:

YAESU MEMORIZER CPU-2500R 2m FM Transceiver
Covers 144 - 148 MHz FM. Has 25 Watts, switchable 
to 3 Watts low power setting. 
Digital readout, and fully tunable to the whole 
two meter band. 
Requires 12 to 13.8V DC. Dimensions: 180mm X 72mm 
X 270 mm. 
Sold as-is and untested, but appears to be 
complete and in good condition. 
YM-2500 Microphone available. See below. 
Will sell transceiver alone for $25.00 plus 
shipping. 
Add microphone for $10 if bought with radio.

Picture and details at:
http://www.af4k.com/radios.htm
From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Thu Feb 23 08:52:17 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Thu Feb 23 08:54:25 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] League Bandwidth petition - final tally
Message-ID: <43FD77C1.1189.628BA9@localhost>

>From Paul WA3VJB

------- Forwarded message follows -------

As I've done on a variety of reflectors, I want to
drop a note on here to thank those on the AM Reflector
who took the time to send Comments for inclusion in
the FCC database.

As a result, the response to the League scheme to
abandon mode-based HF coordination can clearly be
called "overwhelmingly negative." Several people
making a tally found those opposed anywhere between
6:1 to 8:1, depending on how one interprets postings
that saw a shred of hope.

The League's Reply Comment to these concerns is at
this link:

(700K file size, Adobe PDF file type)

http://www.wa3vjb.com/pics/LeagueReplyComments.pdf

What's next?

The FCC will take and consider the Comments and
eventually issue either a Report and Order rejecting
the petition, or a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that
may take suggestions from Commenters and try to
salvage accomplishing the stated goals.

Don't look for action anytime before the end of the
year, according an FCC official who is in a position
to know.

Paul/VJB

AMRadio mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio

------- End of forwarded message -------
From W8EK at speakeasy.net  Sat Feb 25 07:30:28 2006
From: W8EK at speakeasy.net (Ken Simpson, W8EK)
Date: Sat Feb 25 07:32:56 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Dow Key type antenna "change over" relays FS
Message-ID: <004a01c63a07$441ad8b0$f801000a@kendell>


Antenna "Change over" relays for sale:

One is not really Dow Key, but are made by 
Advance.  It does the same thing (switch from transmit to 
receive when the relay coil is activated) as the Dow Key. 
It is the antenna relay only (NO auxiliary contacts).  It has  
a 115 V AC coil, and three SO-239 connectors.  $25

Actual Dow Key relay.
This one has three BNC connectors on it, with a 24 V DC 
coil.  It DOES have the external DPDT contacts.  $30

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  Sun Feb 26 09:31:34 2006
From: W8EK at speakeasy.net (Ken Simpson, W8EK)
Date: Sun Feb 26 09:34:10 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Crystals FS
Message-ID: <007701c63ae1$58a32fa0$f801000a@kendell>


Does anyone have an older two meter ham rig and need crystals?

Maybe I can help. I have some of both transmit and receive 
2 meter xtals. Most are in the 146 and 147 MHz band segments, 
with very, very few in the 145 MHz segment, and none in the 
144 MHz segment. These are for ham rigs only, and not 
commercial rigs.

These are all the small HC-25 xtals, like were used in most 
of the solid state 2 meter mobiles and HTs. Please e-mail 
the operating frequency you need. I have them listed by 
operating frequency and rig, and not by actual xtal frequency. 
Send the frequencies you need (transmit or receive), and 
the rig that you have, and I will see if I can help. I have cross 
references for the various rigs, so I will know what you need 
if you give the rig. 

I also have 224.94 xmt for Midland 13-509 and most other xtal rigs

440 MHz for SBE-450, and maybe others:
444.20 receive
449.20 xmt

Crystals are $5 each, plus shipping from Florida.

I have special crystals that are used in the Kenwood TS-700
to give crystal control when needed (more stability than the VFO)
146.19
146.64
These are special cut crystals, so they are $10 each.

Thanks.

73,

Ken, W8EK

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




