From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Wed May  3 08:00:35 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Wed May  3 08:03:38 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: ANTIQUE RADIO PARTS
Message-ID: <44586323.6927.9A4EEE@localhost>

FOR SALE:

For pictures and more details see:
http://www.af4k.com/miscpart.htm

4CX300A Power Tetrode Tube.
QTY 1 Available for $9.00 plus shipping.

TUBE PLATE CAP.
Made for a plate cap that is 1/2" diameter. Overall dimensions
are 1-5/16" diameter X 1-5/16" tall.
QTY 1 available for $8.00 plus shipping.

ANTIQUE RADIO TERMINALS. Spring loaded type.
Four for $5.00 plus shipping.

Antique Resistor 11.65 K-ohms on bakelite board. $2.00

Group of 5 large heatsinks. These are $2.00 each.

ANTIQUE KNIFE SWITCHES - Large and small.
from $3.00 to $12.00 each

Two HORN Speakers. Very good working condition.
Now reduced to only $4.00 each plus shipping.

AIRACO 3715 kHz crystals - never seen any quite like these!
Beautiful white ceramic and chrome construction.
QTY 4 Available for $8.00 each

300 OHM Clip-on Connectors, NEW. $3.00 each.

Set of SHOCK MOUNTS - Brand new. Barry Electronics. 
Set of 4 available for $22.00 total, plus shipping.

Old Headset with boom mic.
This is a very nice old headset with cloth cord and adjustable 
boom microphone.
All in good shape. Available for $15.00 plus shipping. 

AC Power Switch with Circuit Breaker
Rated 7.5 amps at up to 250V AC. DPDT configuration.
QTY 2 available for $2.00 each plus shipping 

For pictures and more details see:
http://www.af4k.com/miscpart.htm
From W8EK at speakeasy.net  Sat May  6 07:38:48 2006
From: W8EK at speakeasy.net (Ken Simpson, W8EK)
Date: Sat May  6 07:42:08 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Communications speakers FS
Message-ID: <002a01c67101$a4e058b0$f801000a@kendell>


Communications Speakers For Sale:

E.F. Johnson mobile speaker
This speaker is about 5 inches square and 3 inches thick.  
It has the Johnson logo on it.  It works fine, but cosmetically 
it is not too great.  Some of the plastic around the side is 
cracked.  $15

Motorola Speaker
This speaker is about 6 inches square and 3 1/2 inches 
thick.  It is quite heavy.  It is very similar to the Hallicrafters 
R-47, but with a Motorola name and logo. The front has a 
cream colored bezel, while the rest of the speaker is a sort 
of blue gray. There is an L pad on the side to adjust volume.  
This one works fine and is in good shape.  $25

Ritron 5500032 Speaker
This speaker is about 5 inches square and 3 inches thick.  It 
is in a black plastic case.  It works fine and looks fine also.  $10

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 May 12 09:15:22 2006
From: W8EK at speakeasy.net (Ken Simpson, W8EK)
Date: Fri May 12 09:19:28 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Several hand microphones FS
Message-ID: <005f01c675c6$208f3b70$f801000a@kendell>


Hand Microphones For Sale:

All work 100%, and have coiled cords with stripped leads, 
unless stated otherwise.

High Impedance (over 500 K ohms)

Regency Hand mic
Cream colored body,  Hi Z hand mic, with black PTT button 
and black mic grill.  $20

Mura DX-115 C
All black Hi Z hand mic.  $20

Johnson High Impedance hand microphone
This hand mic is dark gray in color, and has the Johnson 
logo in the middle on the front, with Johnson written out 
toward the bottom of the front.  It is a high Z crystal mic, 
like was used on most of the Johnson boat anchor rigs.  
It has very good output, and looks nice as well.  $30


Low Impedance (500 to 600 ohm)

Drake hand microphone
This is like the hand mic that came with the Drake TR-72
and TR-22 C. It has the standard 4 pin plug wired for 
Drake/Kenwood, and is a 500 ohm mic. $30

Data Signal "Data-Coder 5" touchtone mic
This mic has a 12 digit touchtone (DTMF) pad on it, plus a 
normal low impedance microphone. Like new. $40


Electret Condenser microphone
Generic Black mic, with gray PTT bar.  Requires polarizing 
voltage.  $25


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 May 13 09:29:21 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Sat May 13 09:33:37 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: METERS - CHEAP!
Message-ID: <4465A6F1.3623.256E504@localhost>

FOR SALE:
A  bunch of nice panel meters, now reduced to $2 and $3.00 
each max.  These meters and gauges were going for up to 
$9 and $12, but now I need the space, so I am clearing 
them out for cheap!

Have a look at the pictures and details here:

http://www.af4k.com/meters.htm

73 - Brian, AF4K

From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Sat May 13 11:23:19 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Sat May 13 11:27:47 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: Box of N CONNECTORS and ADAPTERS
Message-ID: <4465C1A7.30866.15DD59@localhost>

FOR SALE:
Large BOX OF TYPE N Connectors. 
Here is a large box of N Connectors. There must be 
many dozens of them in there. Some are new and 
some are used. There are T adapters, right angle 
adapters, reducers, and a variety of other 
connectors and adapters. Many are in the 
clear plastic bags. You sort them out. Buy the 
whole box and you will have 
a plentiful supply for VHF and UHF activities 
for years. 
Available for $25.00 plus $8.50 shipping.
From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Sat May 13 12:33:14 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Sat May 13 12:37:37 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: Chinese Straight Key
Message-ID: <4465D20A.3460.55E1D7@localhost>

FOR SALE:
New DJG4 straight key - - damaged slightly in shipping.
Could be easily repaired or used for spare parts.
One pivot point was broken, but it is all there. 
Pivot screw is hard to turn. Otherwise in perfect shape 
in the orginal box and with the cord and 1/4" plug.

Available for $6.00 plus shipping.
From W8EK at speakeasy.net  Sun May 14 17:31:52 2006
From: W8EK at speakeasy.net (Ken Simpson, W8EK)
Date: Sun May 14 17:36:09 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Tubes and sockets FS
Message-ID: <008f01c6779d$d18b5ca0$f801000a@kendell>


Tubes and sockets For Sale:

Note: All are NOS (New, but Old Stock),
unless listed otherwise.

Transmitting Tubes 
2E26 - several available - $5 each
6360 - several available - $7 each
811 A -  very good, used - US - $15
811 A -  good used - China - $12

Rectifier tubes:
1B3 - $ 2
5U4 - $10 
5V4 - $ 8
5Y3 - $ 9 
866 Jr. - $18

Loctal tubes:
Several of each available.
7C7 - $ 5 each
7F7 - $ 8 each
7N7 - $ 9 each
7Q7 - $ 5 each

Amperite Ballast tubes:  $8 each
Several of each available.
1H46 
3 - 16
3 - 38 

Regulator tubes:  $5 each
Several of each available.
0 A 2  
0 B 2 
0 Z 4


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

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  Mon May 15 08:06:03 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Mon May 15 08:10:21 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: NEW Crystal Filters for 1650 kHz
Message-ID: <4468366B.23918.4B0070@localhost>

FOR SALE:

Quantity 22 NEW Crystal Filters.

QTY 22 NEW Crystal Filters. 1650 kHz center 
frequency. 
These are brand new and in great shape. 
Simple connection with IN, OUT and SHIELD.
Labelled as NETCOM Center Frequency 1650 kHz MDL. 
1435

Will sell for $5.00 each or all 22 for $50.00 plus 
shipping.

Picture and details at:
http://www.af4k.com/miscpart.htm
From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Mon May 15 20:59:00 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Mon May 15 21:03:33 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: NEW Reduction Drives
Message-ID: <4468EB94.10104.BEA655@localhost>

FOR SALE - 

Brand new dial drives for 1/4" shaft. Extra nice brass construction.
These appear to be Jackson Brothers units with a 5:1 or 6:1 tuning 
ration.
Two hole mounting for front panel is on 1-1/4" centers.
The brass shaft is 1" long and overall dimensions are:
1-1/2" across the mounting ears. Drive body is 1" diameter.
Accomodates any normal 1/4" shaft on tuning device. 
I have several of these available.
Will sell for $13.00 each plus shipping.

PICTURE AND DETAILS  AT:
http://www.af4k.com/miscpart.htm

From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Tue May 16 12:07:30 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Tue May 16 12:12:04 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: Driver Transformer
Message-ID: <4469C082.30960.19C38BF@localhost>

FOR SALE:

One Driver Transformer suitable for Johnson Ranger 
or Valiant etc.

Late manufacture Hammond replacement part.
QTY 1 available for $30.00 plus shipping.

Reply by E-mail to arrange purchase.

73 - Brian, AF4K


From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Tue May 16 23:17:26 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Tue May 16 23:21:59 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: Homebrew Parts
Message-ID: <446A5D86.24623.11AE4D6@localhost>

FOR SALE:

500W Commercial tube xmtr power supply - $150
DURANT Turns Counter - $4.00
RCA Power MOSFET TRANSISTORS 3SK3026 - 5 for 
$12.00
OIL-FILLED Capacitors 25 uF at 600V - $8 for all.
3 Way STEREO SPEAKER SWITCH BOX - $4.00
EIMAC 4CX300A Power Tetrode Tube - now $5.00
Large finned TUBE PLATE CAP - now $5.00
ANTIQUE RADIO TERMINALS - spring-loaded - 4 for 
$5.00
LARGE 3715 kHz crystals, New In Box - $8.00 each.
11 Pin Octal style Plugs - $4.00 each
Antique Headset with boom microphone - $15.00
Language Lab Communications Control Center - $9.00
Pye Radio Company CTCSS Decoder - now $4.00
EIMAC 4-400 Tube Duct-bases - pair for $15.00
2N3641 Power Transistor NPN - $2.00 each.
2N1489 Power Transistor NPN - $2.00 each.
2N1724 Power Transistor - $4.00 each.
AC Power Switch with 7.5A Circuit Breaker - $2.00 
each
600 ohm to 600 ohm transformers - I have two 
types. 
Larger ones rated 1 watt from 250 to 6000 Hz - 
$15.00 each.
Smaller ones rated 0.5 watt, 300 - 3500 Hz - 
$12.00 each.

For pictures, details & other items see:
http://www.af4k.com/miscpart.htm
From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Wed May 17 08:15:47 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Wed May 17 08:20:16 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] DUSTING OFF YOUR TUBE RIGS???
Message-ID: <446ADBB3.15686.58794A@localhost>

FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE DUSTING OFF YOUR TUBE RIGS,
TRY THIS:

The NAQCC QRP CW Sprint for May is this coming Wednesday night May 17th 
(Thursday  morning, May 18th UTC time).  This month, there will be two 
time periods open for the contest to benefit Amateurs on the West 
coast.  The available time periods are 8:30 to 10.30 PM EDT or 8:30 to 
10:30 PDT (0030 to 0230 and 0330 to 0530 UTC).  You may operate both 
time periods; but you may only submit a log for ONE time period.

This month's Sprint will be held on 80 Meters AND 40 Meters. A special 
certificate will be issued to anyone who has NEVER participated in one 
of our sprints before AS A MEMBER and makes 5 or more QSO's in this
sprint.

Those who wish to initiate calls, please use "CQ NA".

The exchange is RST - SPC - NAQCC Member Nr.  (for those who wish to 
participate that are not NAQCC members, simply substitute the member 
number with your output power.  Please use a "W" to indicate that you 
are sending a power output figure!

A bonus is awarded as follows:

If you use only a straight key for the entire sprint, multiply your 
score by 2.
If you use only a bug for the entire sprint, multiply your score by 1.5.
If you use a keyer, keyboard, or computer, there is no bonus multiplier

ALL amateurs may participate; but only those using QRP power levels may 
compete for awards.

For details - please check:
http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/sprint200605.html
To join the NAQCC please check: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/joinup.html

All contest logs must be submitted by no later than 2400 UTC on May 
24th, 2006.


From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Thu May 18 19:12:25 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Thu May 18 19:17:00 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] [AMRadio] FS: Driver Transformer
Message-ID: <22387683.2623981147993945696.JavaMail.root@vms074.mailsrvcs.net>

I will take it if it is still available.  Dave, W7VM


FOR SALE:

One Driver Transformer suitable for Johnson Ranger 
or Valiant etc.

Late manufacture Hammond replacement part.
QTY 1 available for $30.00 plus shipping.

Reply by E-mail to arrange purchase.

73 - Brian, AF4K


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From W8EK at speakeasy.net  Sat May 20 07:07:08 2006
From: W8EK at speakeasy.net (Ken Simpson, W8EK)
Date: Sat May 20 07:12:00 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Heath items FS
Message-ID: <003701c67bfd$8a2bdab0$f801000a@kendell>


Heath items for sale:

Heath HD-15 phone patch
This is the unit with the VU meter on the left and 3 knobs 
that match the SB series to the middle and right. Low or 
high Z output to the transmitter. It can also be used as an
interface to your sound card for PSK31, etc. It is in good 
shape. Paper work included for $ 25.


ORIGINAL Heath manuals. These are the manuals
only. They are all originals, and not copies, and all 
are close to new condition.

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

Heath HN-31 "Cantenna" Dummy Load
No check marks in book. $8

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.


Heath parts For Sale:

Cover for Heath Wattmeter
This is the inverted "U" cover that fits the Heath HM-102 and 
HM-2102 wattmeters, and maybe other units. No scratches, 
dents, or dings that I can find. $12

Parts from Heath HW-202, 2 meter crystal control transceiver
Front Panel - $5
Chrome bezel for front - $ 5
Rear panel w/ heat sink, and final PC Board assembly $10
S meter - $ 5

SB-400 meter switch - $5

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 few 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.


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 May 20 13:19:26 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Sat May 20 13:24:19 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: NEW Rackmount Chassis
Message-ID: <446F175E.16786.A8934@localhost>

FOR SALE:

Homebrewer's 19" Rack-mount Chassis, Brand New...

This is a top quality 17" X 11" X 3" aluminum box 
chassis 
and includes the bottom cover plate. All parts of 
it are 
brand new and in excellent shape. 

It comes with the mounting hardware brackets 
already 
attached for mounting it with four screws to a set 
of 
standard 19" rack brackets. 

The chassis ALSO comes with a used set of side 
brackets 
for mounting it in a standard 19" rack. These 
brackets are 
6" high but will accomodate this chassis and one 
other 
rack mount item just fine. They are painted black 
and are 
in excellent, used condition. Great for any 
homebrew project! 

Available for $24.00 plus shipping.
From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Sat May 20 14:29:56 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Sat May 20 14:34:46 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Re: GB> FS: NEW Rackmount Chassis
In-Reply-To: <446F175E.16786.A8934@localhost>
Message-ID: <446F27E4.3454.4B12FE@localhost>

These items have been sold.

Thanks everyone.
 
> FOR SALE:
> 
> Homebrewer's 19" Rack-mount Chassis, Brand New...
> 
> This is a top quality 17" X 11" X 3" aluminum box chassis 
> and includes the bottom cover plate. All parts of it are 
> brand new and in excellent shape. 
> 
> It comes with the mounting hardware brackets already 
> attached for mounting it with four screws to a set of 
> standard 19" rack brackets. 
> 
> The chassis ALSO comes with a used set of side brackets 
> for mounting it in a standard 19" rack. These brackets are 
> 6" high but will accomodate this chassis and one other 
> rack mount item just fine. They are painted black and are 
> in excellent, used condition. Great for any homebrew project! 
> 
> Available for $24.00 plus shipping.


From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Mon May 22 06:08:18 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Mon May 22 06:13:32 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: POWER SUPPLY FOR KENWOOD TS511s
Message-ID: <44715552.13167.1C59EF@localhost>

Hello TRIO fans... I have FOR SALE:

500 Watt Kenwood PS-510 AC Power Supply. - very 
nice condx.

This husky 120V AC supply matches the Trio-Kenwood 
TS511S 
HF Transceiver.  As featured on Page 5 of QST for 
September 1972. Has built-in speaker. 
Great condition - Very sharp looking. This supply 
puts 
out 800V DC at 625 mA P.E.P. along with all of the 
filament, bias and other lower voltages needed. 
This is a pretty hard piece to find nowadays. 
Complete, untested and sold as-is, but will 
guarantee 
the transformer is OK. Great for other rigs or 
even for homebrew projects. Excellent condition. 

Available for $150.00 plus shipping

Picture and details at:
http://www,af4k.com/radios.htm
From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Wed May 24 06:26:26 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Wed May 24 06:31:36 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: Some New Crystal Frequencies
Message-ID: <4473FC92.23454.27320E@localhost>

FOR SALE:
Added new frequencies now available in FT243 crystals for the 
ham bands:

1915, 1920, 1925, 1940, 1950, 1955, 1977.5 kHz

3505,  3510,  3515,  3520,  3700, 3702 kHz 
3703,  3705,  3721,  3790 kHz
3800,  3805,  3810,  3825,  3830, 3837, 3840 kHz 

7006.67,  7025,  7047,  7060,  7100,  7110,  7106.667,  7125 kHz
7140,  7159 kHz

14020,  14058 kHz

Many, many more from 1 - 148 Mc. at:
http://www.af4k.com/crystals.htm
From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Wed May 24 07:24:19 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Wed May 24 07:29:32 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] 20m AM Activity
Message-ID: <44740A23.7609.5C32A9@localhost>

Don't forget to try 14286 kHz every once in a while, guys!!

Here's a good report about QSOs into ZL on 20m AM lately!

= = =

I talked to Bill, W8VYZ on 7290 kHz for over an hour while 
I was mobiling out to Dayton.  
He is getting on 20M regularly, but most recently he has
been signing on at about 2230 EDT.  Apparently the band has been 
very good lately and an AM station from New Zealand running 200 watts 
has been a regular on frequency and near that time..

Nice to hear about your activity.  I'll try to fire up on 20M more
frequently.

Dale
KW1I

From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Wed May 24 08:40:26 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Wed May 24 08:45:41 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] BUD's HACK KITS
Message-ID: <44741BFA.19075.A1E1F4@localhost>

Amusing Ham TUBE Transmitter Kits including the 2002 
"TOFU SENDER" - LOL
Some interesting ideas - a slat board rig like Gary's etc.

http://www.af4k.com/hack.htm

NOTHING to do with Buddy Hackett

Grins & 73 de AF4K

From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Wed May 24 11:43:31 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Wed May 24 11:48:47 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] 40m AM Operation / Recording
Message-ID: <447446E3.24870.1497EC4@localhost>

Hey guys - here is something to consider.... 7 MHz AM !!

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

WA3VJB writes:

Thanks to those on here pointing out enjoyable, out of
the ordinary AM activity on 75m, 20m and 10m.

I would like to add 40m to your list of bands to
consider.

Saturday night into Sunday I had an excellent hourlong
QSO with Dave, W9AD. We started out on 7290, and there
was a SSB QSO that fired up just a little lower,
probably thinking we were just another international
broadcast station.

But the unusual part was that 7295 was clear of BC
signals from 9:30-11PM, clearing a place to set up and
have a good chat.  And we did.

Reception quality was so good that we took time to
record airchecks of one another to replay.  Dave, near
Chicago, was getting more QRN than myself, but not so
much that it ruined conditions.  Far cry from what I
was hearing at the same time on 75m.

Here's a recording Dave made early in the contact. He
happened also to have some pithy comments from Bill,
W8VYZ, that are bolted on here for inspiration.

Save and reply as the occasion fits.

Mod-u-later,
Paul/VJB

MP3 audio file, about 900K file size, Receiver:
recorded on an SDR1000 "Flex" radio.

http://www.wa3vjb.com/sound/40mNite.mp3

Transmitter: 1946 Collins 300-G, 1948 RCA mixing
console, Sennheiser 441, with some processing by the
"MultiMax" and "MultiLimiter" chain by Pacific
Recorders & Engineering.
------- End of forwarded message -------
From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Fri May 26 08:39:27 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Fri May 26 08:45:04 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] 40m AM Operation
In-Reply-To: <21790763.1148525181197.JavaMail.root@web03ps>
Message-ID: <4476BEBF.4355.9C214C@localhost>

Great Gary!!

Really good to hear from a VK station with an enthusiasm for AM.

If you look around on the web I am sure you can contact come 
other
stations from "down under" who enjoy the old tube rigs and even 
AM.  Mybe some of the other chaps in W, G and ZL lands will 
read this and put you in touch with someone that has an AM rig 
for sale doiwn there or who likes to work AM at least....

There is one station in ZL who is very active on 14286 kHz in 
the 20m band on AM these days...

Let us all know how your progress is coming along!

73 de AF4K, Bry

FROM: vk5dxham@bigpond.net.au

> Gidday Brian,  just wanted to thank you for the info you send on the site. Have been interested in am since getting on the air in the 60's . I will get going soon myself...I hope... so will keep trying for an old am transmitter... Not many here in Australia but I keep advertising... Even considered building but these days parts for am stuff isnt common any more.... used to pick up mod tranies any where... now they just look at you funny!!!!!   Oh well.... Want to ask you if there is anywhere in the states that 
is worth looking at for the old am stuff. Would really like a Johnson ranger but ebay always says only for the USA area.... Anyway keep up the good work... Hope to see you on am one day.... regards Gary VK5DX

> ---- Brian Carling <bcarling@cfl.rr.com> wrote: 
> > Hey guys - here is something to consider.... 7 MHz AM !!
> > 
> > ------- Forwarded message follows -------
> > 
> > WA3VJB writes:
> > 
> > Thanks to those on here pointing out enjoyable, out of
> > the ordinary AM activity on 75m, 20m and 10m.
> > 
> > I would like to add 40m to your list of bands to
> > consider.
> > 
> > Saturday night into Sunday I had an excellent hourlong
> > QSO with Dave, W9AD. We started out on 7290, and there
> > was a SSB QSO that fired up just a little lower,
> > probably thinking we were just another international
> > broadcast station.
> > 
> > But the unusual part was that 7295 was clear of BC
> > signals from 9:30-11PM, clearing a place to set up and
> > have a good chat.  And we did.
> > 
> > Reception quality was so good that we took time to
> > record airchecks of one another to replay.  Dave, near
> > Chicago, was getting more QRN than myself, but not so
> > much that it ruined conditions.  Far cry from what I
> > was hearing at the same time on 75m.
> > 
> > Here's a recording Dave made early in the contact. He
> > happened also to have some pithy comments from Bill,
> > W8VYZ, that are bolted on here for inspiration.
> > 
> > Save and reply as the occasion fits.
> > 
> > Mod-u-later,
> > Paul/VJB
> > 
> > MP3 audio file, about 900K file size, Receiver:
> > recorded on an SDR1000 "Flex" radio.
> > 
> > http://www.wa3vjb.com/sound/40mNite.mp3
> > 
> > Transmitter: 1946 Collins 300-G, 1948 RCA mixing
> > console, Sennheiser 441, with some processing by the
> > "MultiMax" and "MultiLimiter" chain by Pacific
> > Recorders & Engineering.
> > ------- End of forwarded message -------
> > Johnson mailing list
> > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/johnson
> > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html
> > Post: mailto:Johnson@mailman.qth.net
> 


From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Fri May 26 09:28:32 2006
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Brian Carling)
Date: Fri May 26 09:34:01 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Re: [FLBOATANCHORS] 40m AM Operation
In-Reply-To: <004c01c680c5$8a9d11e0$0a01a8c0@oldone>
Message-ID: <4476CA40.22995.C90F40@localhost>

Hi Larry,

I am sure that others can address this more comprehensively for 
you. We are glad to tell about why we love AM so much!

Well, it is just a WHOLE LOT of enjoyment runningAM, listening 
to those dulcet tones of AM on the other end.
It is far more relaxing to listen to than the  hyped up pumping 
sounds of the typical distorted duck-cuacking SSB signal.
Not that some of us do not also enjoy using SSB and other
modes from time to time. The fidelity is generally far better
and the background noise often gets blanked nicely by the 
carrier. Much easier on the ears and the soul!

You just have to experience AM for yourself.

It is not "going back" when you use "Advanced Modulation."

73 - Brian, AF4K

Larry writes from - larya@rogers.com

> Please excuse the 'aparent' ignorance of this question, as I think I already know the answer to it.. I just want to read other people's opinion....
> 
> Why do hams want to return to AM and / or tube rigs?...
> 
> Larry ve3fxq
> 
> 
>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   From: Brian Carling 
>   To: vk5dxham@bigpond.net.au ; amradio@mailman.qth.net ; BOATANCHORS@LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV ; dcboatanchors@mailman.qth.net ; DCBOATANCHORS@topica.com ; FLBOATANCHORS@yahoogroups.com ; glowbugs@piobaire.mines.uidaho.edu ; johnson@mailman.qth.net ; ukvintageradio@yahoogroups.com ; VintageBC@yahoogroups.com 
>   Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 8:39 AM
>   Subject: [FLBOATANCHORS] 40m AM Operation
> 
> 
>   Great Gary!!
> 
>   Really good to hear from a VK station with an enthusiasm for AM.
> 
>   If you look around on the web I am sure you can contact come 
>   other
>   stations from "down under" who enjoy the old tube rigs and even 
>   AM.  Mybe some of the other chaps in W, G and ZL lands will 
>   read this and put you in touch with someone that has an AM rig 
>   for sale doiwn there or who likes to work AM at least....
> 
>   There is one station in ZL who is very active on 14286 kHz in 
>   the 20m band on AM these days...
> 
>   Let us all know how your progress is coming along!
> 
>   73 de AF4K, Bry
> 
>   FROM: vk5dxham@bigpond.net.au
> 
>   > Gidday Brian,  just wanted to thank you for the info you send on the site. Have been interested in am since getting on the air in the 60's . I will get going soon myself...I hope... so will keep trying for an old am transmitter... Not many here in Australia but I keep advertising... Even considered building but these days parts for am stuff isnt common any more.... used to pick up mod tranies any where... now they just look at you funny!!!!!   Oh well.... Want to ask you if there is anywhere in the states 
that 
>   is worth looking at for the old am stuff. Would really like a Johnson ranger but ebay always says only for the USA area.... Anyway keep up the good work... Hope to see you on am one day.... regards Gary VK5DX
> 
>   > ---- Brian Carling <bcarling@cfl.rr.com> wrote: 
>   > > Hey guys - here is something to consider.... 7 MHz AM !!
>   > > 
>   > > ------- Forwarded message follows -------
>   > > 
>   > > WA3VJB writes:
>   > > 
>   > > Thanks to those on here pointing out enjoyable, out of
>   > > the ordinary AM activity on 75m, 20m and 10m.
>   > > 
>   > > I would like to add 40m to your list of bands to
>   > > consider.
>   > > 
>   > > Saturday night into Sunday I had an excellent hourlong
>   > > QSO with Dave, W9AD. We started out on 7290, and there
>   > > was a SSB QSO that fired up just a little lower,
>   > > probably thinking we were just another international
>   > > broadcast station.
>   > > 
>   > > But the unusual part was that 7295 was clear of BC
>   > > signals from 9:30-11PM, clearing a place to set up and
>   > > have a good chat.  And we did.
>   > > 
>   > > Reception quality was so good that we took time to
>   > > record airchecks of one another to replay.  Dave, near
>   > > Chicago, was getting more QRN than myself, but not so
>   > > much that it ruined conditions.  Far cry from what I
>   > > was hearing at the same time on 75m.
>   > > 
>   > > Here's a recording Dave made early in the contact. He
>   > > happened also to have some pithy comments from Bill,
>   > > W8VYZ, that are bolted on here for inspiration.
>   > > 
>   > > Save and reply as the occasion fits.
>   > > 
>   > > Mod-u-later,
>   > > Paul/VJB
>   > > 
>   > > MP3 audio file, about 900K file size, Receiver:
>   > > recorded on an SDR1000 "Flex" radio.
>   > > 
>   > > http://www.wa3vjb.com/sound/40mNite.mp3
>   > > 
>   > > Transmitter: 1946 Collins 300-G, 1948 RCA mixing
>   > > console, Sennheiser 441, with some processing by the
>   > > "MultiMax" and "MultiLimiter" chain by Pacific
>   > > Recorders & Engineering.
>   > > ------- End of forwarded message -------
>   > > Johnson mailing list
>   > > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/johnson
>   > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html
>   > > Post: mailto:Johnson@mailman.qth.net
>   > 
> 
> 
> 
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From W8EK at speakeasy.net  Sat May 27 09:03:10 2006
From: W8EK at speakeasy.net (Ken Simpson, W8EK)
Date: Sat May 27 09:08:41 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Tube sockets and crystal sockets FS
Message-ID: <005501c6818d$e858e6b0$f801000a@kendell>


Ceramic tube sockets for sale:

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
I have a pair of ceramic 4 pin sockets mounted on 
a piece of aluminum. I am fairly certain that this was 
originally in a Heath Warrior amplifier, using 866's, 
before I changed to solid state rectifiers. $8

Ceramic 5 pin socket - $3

Ceramic 7 pin socket, for tubes such as 6AU6, etc. - $1 each


Crystal sockets for HC-6 U crystals For Sale:

Ceramic crystal sockets for a single HC-6 U crystal.
Single #4 mounting screw. Six available. $1 each

Phenolic strip for mounting eight HC-6 U crystals on
a single strip. $ 4


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 May 27 13:32:59 2006
From: W8EK at speakeasy.net (Ken Simpson, W8EK)
Date: Sat May 27 13:38:36 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Phone patches FS
Message-ID: <008001c681b3$99eb94c0$f801000a@kendell>


Phone patches For Sale:

Johnson Viking Phone Patch - Model 250-46

This phone patch is made to be mounted vertically 
beside the rig.  It is about 6 inches high, 2 inches 
wide and 3 inches deep.  It is possible that the face 
plate can be removed, and it made to be mounted 
horizontally, but I have not done that.  The reason I 
say this is that there are feet on the bottom, and on 
the left side.  Maybe the feet on the left side are to 
protect the rig.  In any case, it has 3 pots on the 
front for Null, Receive Volume, and transmit gain, 
along with a switch for phone patch or microphone.  
On the back is a terminal strip for speaker and 
phone line.  The microphone input has the 2 pin 
Amphenol connector like used by Johnson and 
many others in that era.

Cosmetically, it is extremely good.  Paint is nice 
and lettering close to perfect.  The only scratch is 
a very, very minor scratch near the switch that 
switches between mic and phone patch.  $45


Heath HD-15 phone patch
This is the unit with the VU meter on the left and 3 knobs 
that match the SB series to the middle and right. Low or 
high Z output to the transmitter. It can also be used as an
interface to your sound card for PSK31, etc. It is in very 
good shape. Paper work included for $ 25.


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  Mon May 29 09:58:23 2006
From: W8EK at speakeasy.net (Ken Simpson, W8EK)
Date: Mon May 29 10:04:12 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Hustler HF mobile antennas FS
Message-ID: <00b401c68327$f459b200$f801000a@kendell>


Hustler HF mobile antennas for sale:

"Standard" Hustler resonators:
40 meter resonator RM-40, still in original packaging $22
20 meter resonator RM-20 $ 15
.......RM-20 still in the original packaging $20

"Super" Hustler resonators (high power version):
40 meter RM-40 S  $ 25
20 meter RM-20 S  $ 20
15 meter RM-15 S  $ 18
10 meter RM-10 S  $ 16

Hustler mobile mast:
MO-1 still in the shrink wrap packaging, 
.......54 inch long standard length mast  $ 25
MO-4  Short mast (22 inches)  $15

adapter plate to mount 3 or 4 resonators on one mast 
.......new, still in the original packaging  $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 W8EK at speakeasy.net  Mon May 29 10:08:09 2006
From: W8EK at speakeasy.net (Ken Simpson, W8EK)
Date: Mon May 29 10:13:53 2006
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Astron power supplies FS
Message-ID: <00b901c68329$5155e7c0$f801000a@kendell>


Astron power supplies For Sale:

Astron RS-35 M
This supply produces 13.8 V DC  at 25 amps continuous, 
and 35 amps intermittent.  It has both an ammeter and a 
voltmeter, and is very heavy duty.  This one works 100% 
and looks like it just came out of the box.  $135

Astron VS-20 M
This supply is variable.  One can adjust the voltage, and 
set the current limit with front panel controls.  At 13.8 V DC 
it is rated at 16 amps continuous and 20 amps intermittent, 
however the current limit can be set, which is useful to 
protect the finals on many solid state rigs.  It has both an 
ammeter and a voltmeter, although the ammeter has been 
replaced.  Of course it works fine.  $90

Astron RS-12 A
This supply is a 13.8 V DC supply, rated up to 12 amps 
intermittent duty.  It works fine and looks fine also.  $55

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










