From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Wed Oct  5 10:51:39 2011
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Bry Carling)
Date: Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:51:39 -0400
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Free Online Amateur Radio Magazines
Message-ID: <4E8C6EFB.30363.3487C6@bcarling.cfl.rr.com>

A while back someone posted a link to the entire library of scanned pages from 
all the 73 Magazines ever published.  It was great to be able to see these old articles 
on the web.

It was and is an invaluable resource to hams and homebrewers in particular.

NOW, I have some good news about another free online Magazine - WORLD RADIO 
ONLINE.  This is published by CQ Magazines and it is free as far as I can tell. I just 
downloaded the current issue anyway, and they have back issues too by the look of it.

http://www.worldradiomagazine.com/index.html

Give this a try. I hope you enjoy it - 73 de AF4K, Bry



From W8EK at flham.net  Sun Oct  9 13:47:09 2011
From: W8EK at flham.net (Ken Simpson, W8EK)
Date: Sun, 09 Oct 2011 13:47:09 -0400
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Vintage Ham Publications FS
Message-ID: <4E91DE1D.1000201@flham.net>


Vintage Ham Publications For Sale:
Mainly ARRL, but some others


ARRL Antennas Books:

Some vintage, and some not as vintage

1949 - Fifth Edition
Includes many vintage ads.
This one is not perfect, but it is in nice shape
for being 62 years old! $20

1970 - 12th edition
Nice condition - $12

1984 - 14th edition
Great condition - $12


ARRL Handbooks

1973 - 50th edition -  This one is in the smaller format.
It is in very nice condition, although the pages have
yellowed some.  $14

1988 - 65th edition - Hard bound
This one is a couple inches thick.
Very close to new condition.  $22

1990 - 67th edition - Hard bound
This one is also a couple inches thick.
Very close to new condition.  $22

1991 - 68th edition - Hard Bound
This one is a couple inches thick.
Very close to new condition.  $22

1997 - 74th edition
This one is getting really thick, and also includes
the software disc.
Close to new condition.  $24


Other Vintage ARRL Publications:

These are in the smaller 6.5 x 9.5 inch format.
Most have some very nice vintage ads in them.
All are very pristine, in close to new condition.

ARRL Radio Amateur's VHF Manual
1966, 11th edition, $12

ARRL Hints and Kinks for the Radio Amateur
1968, Close to new condition, Collectible.  $12

ARRL Single Sideband for the Radio Amateur
1970, Fifth edition, $12

ARRL Learning the Radio Telegraph Code
1970, 12th edition
Close to new condition, Collectible.  $8

ARRL Specialized Communications Techniques
1975, First Edition, $15

The next two are in the larger 8.5 x 11 inch format.

ARRL Understanding Amateur Radio
1977, no edition number listed, $8

ARRL Learning to Work with Integrated Circuits, First edition $10


ARRL Books about Operating your ham station:

ARRL "Radio Amateurs Operating Manual"
2nd edition, $8
5th edition, over an inch thick, $12

ARRL "Operating an Amateur Radio Station"
1972 - 53rd edition $4
1976 - 57th edition $3
1978 - 58th edition $3
1983 - 61st edition $3

ARRL "Public Service Communications Manual"
1985 - 9th edition - $3
No date listed, $3

ARRL Amateur Radio Field Resources Directory
First edition, $7

CQ: The Packet Radio Operators Manual
By Buck Rogers, K4ABT, Close to new condition, $14


Vintage ARRL Licensing materials:

Check and see what the FCC tests were like in the past!

All books are in excellent condition, with some in very
close to new condition.

ARRL Tune in the World with Amateur Radio
1976, First Edition $3

ARRL Now You're Talking
1993, 2nd edition $10

ARRL Tech Q & A, 1997, First Edition $8

ARRL License Manuals - $3 each
1977, 76th edition, All classes
1984, 80th edition, All classes

Technician Class
1989, First Edition
1993, Second Edition

General Class
1989, First Edition
1997, Second Edition

Advanced Class
1985, First Edition
1990, Third Edition
1996, Fourth Edition

Extra Class, 1988, Third edition


Vintage Ameco Ham Licensing Publications:

These are all Ameco Publications that are in
extremely nice, close to new, condition.

Ameco "Complete Technician Radio Amateur FCC Test Manual"
1992 $3

Ameco "General Class Radio Amateur FCC Test Manual"
1984, Like new $4
As above, but includes 1988 questions and answers $4

Ameco "Advanced Class Radio Amateur License Guide"
First Edition, 1981, like new $5

Ameco "Advanced Class Radio Amateur FCC Test Manual"
Copyright 1987, with added 1991 material
First Edition, Like New $6


Miscellaneous Licensing material:

General Class License Manual by Gordon West, WB6NOA
Second Edition - Like New - $3
Fifth Edition - Like new - $5

Upgrade to General Class by Don Stoner, W6TNS
1992 - $4

Advanced Class License Manual by Gordon West, WB6NOA
"New Edition" - Second Edition - 1995 - $4


Radio Amateur "Flying Horse" Callbooks:

All are in extremely nice condition, close to new.

1981 Foreign "DX" Callbook - $5

1994 International "DX" Callbook - $8

1995 North American "US" Callbook with over
700,000 listings, including Canadian - $10


Digital and Satellite Books:

Your Packet Companion by Steve Ford, WB8IMY
ARRL, 1995, First Edition, $5

The Radio Amateur's Digital Communications Handbook
By KR3T, J Mayo, Published by Tab, Hardback Book,
Like New, 208 pages, 1992, $12

The Packet Radio Operators Manual published by CQ
By Buck Rogers, K4ABT, 1995, Close to new condition, $12

Tab Books:
"Oscar: The Ham Radio Satellites"
by recent silent key Dave Ingram, K4TWJ
First Edition, Hardback, Like new, $14


FCC Rule Books and other ham publications:

ARRL "FCC Rulebook"
Seventh edition, $3
Eighth Edition, $4
As above, but "Newly Revised to include Codeless
.....Technician" - Like New, $6
13th edition $10

W5YI
"Ham Operator Education Package" $4
"Rules and Regulations - Part 97 Amateur Radio Service"
Fourth Edition $3
17th Revised Edition $4

ARRL Public Service Communications
Ninth edition, $3
no edition number listed, but fairly recent $3


Ham CDs:

Set of Extra Class CDs
This is a set consisting of six CDs. I am not certain who
made them or where they came from, other than they came
from the drawer of a silent key. They simply say "Extra
Class, Volume 1", "Extra Class Volume 2", etc. on them.
$18 for the set of six.

ARRL Morse Code Exam
5 WPM version, sent at 15 WPM, but spaced for 5 WPM, with
750 hz tone $7

Radio Amateur Call Book for 2000
Over 1 1/2 million licenses listed! $7


Prices do not include shipping from Florida.


I also have many other accessories available such as many
different types of HTs, VHF and UHF rigs, HF and VHF/UHF
antennas, etc.
Just too many to list here. Please e-mail your requests.

Thanks.

73,

Ken, W8EK

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








From W8EK at flham.net  Tue Oct 18 11:27:19 2011
From: W8EK at flham.net (Ken Simpson, W8EK)
Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:27:19 -0400
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Hi Z and other microphones FS
Message-ID: <4E9D9AD7.5090302@flham.net>



Various Microphones For Sale:
Desk Mics, Hand Mics, DTMF Touch Tone Mics, Speaker
Mics, and Miscellaneous Mic accessories


Shure 444 D dynamic desk microphone:
The Shure 444 D has voice shaping built in to it, with PTT
switch on the base. Under the base are switches for High or
Low Z, and PTT or VOX.  This mic is the black color, and is
in very nice shape.  With paper work for $60.


Astatic D-104 "Lollypop" Desk Microphone:

The D-104 is a high impedance microphone that matches many
of the older rigs, and is often seen pictured with them.
It looks somewhat like a giant chrome plated lollypop, stuck
into a gray base.  The chrome PTT switch is a bar that is
parallel to the "stick" of the lollypop.  This is the
unamplified version.

This particular D-104 is in extremely nice condition.
Of course it works well, and has good frequency response.
Cosmetically, it is extremely nice.  The chrome seems
perfect, with no scratches or defects of any sort.
The gray base has a couple of very minor scratches.
It presently has a 4 pin connector, but that obviously
could be changed. $55

Another Astatic D-104
This D-104 is the mic element and chrome housing, but does
not have the base with it.  It has a short (about 3 inch)
tube that is made to screw into a regular mic stand (see
stands available in this listing).  It has an in line PTT
switch, and presently has the 2 pin Amphenol plug as used
by Heath, Johnson, Hallicrafters, and others.
It works well, and looks great.  $35


Astatic Model 810-6 Gooseneck Microphone:

This mic is on a 12 inch gooseneck. The mic is a brushed
metal about 5 1/4 inches long, and is actually part of the
gooseneck. The cable goes thru the gooseneck. This has a
2 conductor shielded cable, so it is a quality balanced
microphone with about a 4000 ohm impedance. The gooseneck
terminates in a standard 5/8 inch threaded connector.

This one works fine and looks good. $45


Turner 350, High Impedance Hand Microphone
This is a Hi Z hand mic, that looks like a Turner 350.  The
label is off of it, but I am 99% certain it is a 350.  This
one is the grayish color, and has a right angle 1/4 inch
stereo plug on it, as used by many rigs in the 1970's.  It
has a great pattern on the scope, and looks fine as well. $28


Deluxe Desk Microphone - Kenwood round 8 pin:

This is a great looking and great performing low impedance
desk mic. It has a quality Shure 600 ohm cartridge in it
(the cartridge alone is over $40 new), with a very nice
black die case base and neck, with a chrome grill. It
looks somewhat like a Shure 444, but no plastic on this
one -- all metal!  This one has a round 8 pin connector
wired for Kenwood on it, but that can be changed.

This one looks like new, and works the same. It has a
long (approx 6 foot) cord. $75


Heil HM-10-5 Deluxe Microphone:

The Heil HM-10-5 is a beautiful microphone resembling the
"gold line series". It has the HM-5 wide element for good
frequency response, and good articulation.
This particular microphone looks very close to new.
It includes paper work in its original fancy Heil box. $75


Cables for Heil (and other) Microphones:

Heil CC-1 Y (also known as Yellow)
4 pin XLR connector on one end, to Yaesu round 8 pin connector
(Yellow cable) $25

Heil CC-1 XLR 4
3 pin XLR Male to 4 pin XLR Female $25

3 pin XLR to stripped and tinned ends
About 10 feet of quality rubber covered mic cable with a 3 pin
XLR connector on one end, and nothing on the other end. Ideal
to add your own connector. Can be used with the CC-1 XLR-4
above. $20

Heil round 8 pin connector to 8 pin modular connector for Icom
Not positive of the number, but it might be HSTA-IM or HSTA-706
$15

Heil Wind Screen
This windscreen can be used with a variety of microphones,
including the GM-5. Excellent condition. $8


Microphone Stands and holders:

Microphone Stands:

Heil SB-2 small boom
The Heil Sound SB-2 Small Boom is ideal for mounting your
Heil microphone.
The SB-2 includes the 'stealth' C-Clamp.
This one is in extremely nice condition. $50

Regular round desk stand
Round 6 inch diameter heavy black / dark grey base, with
a 3 inch chrome tube coming up from the middle.
Standard 5/8 inch threaded. $15

Microphone holders:

Heil Mic Holder
Black plastic holder, for 1 inch diameter mics.
Standard 5/8 inch threads. $8

Electro Voice Mic Holder
Gray colored EV, designed to hold 5/8 to 3/4 inch diameter mics,
and go into a stand with standard 5/8 inch threads. $5

Chrome Mic holder
Similar to EV holder, but chrome metal with a green felt on the
inside to protect the mic. For 1/2 inch to 5/8 inch diameter
microphones. Standard 5/8 inch threads. $5


Heil Wind Screen
This windscreen can be used with a variety of microphones,
including the GM-5. Excellent condition. $8


Hand Microphone with round 8 pin plug for Kenwood:

This hand mic works great on most Kenwood rigs with the
round 8 pin connector, such as the TS-430, TS-440, TS-570,
TM-241, TM-2530, TW-4000, and others.
It only says "Electret Condenser Mic" on it, with no
model number.

Basically, this mic is like an MC-43, only with a couple
more features. Of course it has the mic and PTT switch;
it also has up/down switches on the top. There are four
"extra" buttons labeled Call, VFO, MR, and PF. What these
four buttons do depends on the rig that it is attached to.
They will function on some rigs, and are completely useless
on others. There is also a "Lock" switch on the back.

Regardless if you use the four extra buttons or not, you
still have a mic that works like an MC-43.

This mic works fine, and looks like new. I am guessing it
came with a rig, and was immediately put in the drawer. $28


Kenwood Mic with modular connector:

This mic is basically the same as the one with the round
8 pin connector above, except it has the modular plug on it,
as used by the TM-261, TM-271, and many others.
It looks like new.  $30


Yaesu Hand Microphones:

Yaesu MH-1 Hand Microphone
The Yaesu MH-1 b8 is the hand mic that is used on most of
the Yaesu HF and some of the Yaesu VHF rigs. It is a hand
mic that has a switch on the back with two audio frequency
responses -- one for rag chewing, and one for more punch
for DX. It has up and down switches, in addition to a
"fast" switch. Of course it also has the normal PTT
switch. It has a round 8 pin mic connector, wired for
Yaesu.
This particular microphone looks like it might not have
ever been used. I think it was probably put in a drawer
when new, and left there. Of course it works fine. $40

Yaesu MH-31 B 8 dynamic hand microphone:
This is the Yaesu hand microphone that has the round 8
pin connector on it.  It will go with virtually any Yaesu
rig that uses the round 8 pin connector.  It has up, down,
and fst switches, and well as a tone switch, in addition
to the PTT switch.
This particular unit works 100%, and appears to be unused.
$40

Yaesu YM-31 hand microphone
The Yaesu YM-31 is a hand mic with a round 6 pin
connector. Apparently it is either similar or the
same as the MH-25A6j (not the MH-25 with the 8 pin
connector). It is a 600 ohm impedance hand microphone,
and has a Monitor on-off switch on the back. It should
be compatible with any of the Yaesu rigs that uses the
round 6 pin connector. It looks very similar to the
Yaesu MH-1.
This one works fine and looks extremely nice. $25

Yaesu YM-22 DTMF Condenser Microphone
This mic has a 16 digit touch tone (DTMF) pad on the front.
There are up and down buttons on the top, in addition to
the PTT switch.
Stripped and tinned ends. Great condition. $40


Heath SB-1400-2 hand microphone
This hand mic is basically the same as a Yaesu MH-1, but
with a Heath label. Use it with the SB-1400, or with Yeasu
rigs with the round 8 pin connector. Like new for $40.


DTMF Touch Tone Microphones:

Yaesu YM-22 DTMF Condenser Microphone
This mic has a 16 digit touch tone (DTMF) pad on the front.
There are up and down buttons on the top, in addition to
the PTT switch.
Stripped and tinned ends. Great condition. $40

CES 610 L DTMF Touch Tone Mic
Can manually dial a number, or automatically store it in
the mic, and "speed dial". 12 digit touch tone pad on the
front. 8 pin modular plug (like computer LAN).
Looks to be new. $38

KDK Model TM-2 DTMF Mic
With touch tone pad and up-down switches. It presently
has a round 8 pin connector wired for Kenwood.
Nice condition. $40

Johnson 250-0761-010 / CES 655 L DTMF Mic
It has a 12 digit pad on the front, and is a rugged mic.
Presently with 4 pin plug. Looks to be unused. $38


Several HT Speaker Microphones:

Yaesu MH-34 b 4 b speaker microphone
This is the one that fits the Yaesu HT with the 4 conductor
1/8 inch (3.5 mm) plug, such as the VX-5, VX-3, etc.
This one is just like new. $35

Pryme Speaker Microphone
This is the equivalent of the Yaesu MH-34 (above). It
has the 4 conductor 1/8 inch plug on it. It works 100%
and looks like it has not been used. $28

Yaesu YM-24 A speaker microphone
This speaker mic fits the Yaesu FT-207, 208, plus many
others. It can be modified for Santec, Wilson, and others.
It has the odd little round connector on it like Yaesu,
Wilson, Santec, and others used in the 1970s and 80s.
This particular unit works fine, and looks great also.
$20


All of the following speaker mics have the 3.5 mm and
2.5 mm plugs on them, as used by Icom, Alinco, Radio Shack,
some Yaesu, and other HTs.

Azden SDX-316
This is the rounder style speaker mic that fits nicely in
the palm of your hand. $ 20

Pryme Speaker Microphone
It works fine and look line new. $20

MFJ-287 Speaker Microphone
This fits the TH-21/31/41 series HTs, TH-205, TH-215, TH-415,
as well as others. It has a 3 conductor 3.5 mm plug and a 2
conductor 2.5 mm plug.
It works fine, and looks close to new. $15


I also have many other accessories available such as many
different types of microphones, HTs, VHF and UHF rigs, HF
and VHF/UHF antennas, etc.
Just too many to list here. Please e-mail your requests.

Prices do not include shipping from Florida.

Thanks.

73,

Ken, W8EK

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







From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Sat Oct 22 17:40:49 2011
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Bry Carling)
Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2011 17:40:49 -0400
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: KW Isolation xfmr
Message-ID: <4EA33861.18987.A9D99F@bcarling.cfl.rr.com>

FOR SALE:

1000 watt Isolation Transformer. for 120V AC.

by Northlake Engineering Co. This is a 1:1 transformer.
120V AC in = 120V AC out. Very conservatively rated.
Actually is rated for 12 Amps (1400 watts.)

Has four IEC outlets and heavy duty power cable.
Heavy gauge, light gray metal case with rubber feet.
Like new condition. Supplied with cables.

Has a nice breaker switch for power ON/OFF.

Available for $45.00 plus shipping

From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Wed Oct 26 09:55:56 2011
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Bry Carling)
Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:55:56 -0400
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: Crystal Ovens
Message-ID: <4EA8116C.30202.F2E65D@bcarling.cfl.rr.com>

FOR SALE: New  Crystal Ovens, by Electronic Research Co.

8-pin Octal base, plugs into standard octal socket.
These will hold two metal hc6u crystals with 1/2" pin spacing.
6.3V heater, and rated for constant 65 degrees C.
Model ERO-100D40

QTY 12 available - will sell for $4.00 each or take all 12 for $32.00
shipping additional.

Bets regards - AF4K, Bry Carling

From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Wed Oct 26 14:58:06 2011
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Bry Carling)
Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:58:06 -0400
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FSL: 6146 tubes
Message-ID: <4EA8583E.5903.3DD893@bcarling.cfl.rr.com>

For Sale:

Two pairs of good used / tested tubes. These look very good. The 6146Ws may be new, and 
look very nice, but have no boxes.

Pair of RCA 6146 tubes - $12.00 plus shipping

Pair G.E. 6146W tubes - $20.00 plus shipping

Thanks for looking - 73 de AF4K, Brian Carling

From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Fri Oct 28 08:12:32 2011
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Bry Carling)
Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:12:32 -0400
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: Heathkit Parts
Message-ID: <4EAA9C30.17930.7385C4@bcarling.cfl.rr.com>

FOR SALE: Heathkit Parts

Heathkit DX100 Front panel (NOT B) - $35.00
Heathkit DX100 54-30 LV Power Transformer 634VCT 5V 120VCT 12.6V - $35.00
Heathkit DX100 46-11 LV Filter Choke 150 mA - $15.00 
Heathkit DX100 pair of H.V. Electrolytic Capacitors 125 uF at 450V DC - $10.00
Heathkit DX100 - 15K + 15K Bleeder resistor, plus two 10K, 10 watt power resistors - $6.00
Heathkit DX100 - Pair of 1625 tubes - $10.00
Heathkit DX100 - 5V4 tube - $9.00
Heathkit DX100 - Some other individual tubes are still available (inquire)
Heathkit DX100 - Pair of ceramic 1625 tube sockets - $10.00
Heathkit DX100 - Pair of ceramic 6146 tube sockets - $10.00
Heathkit DX100 - Pair of ceramic 5R4GY tube sockets - $10.00
Heathkit DX100 - single ceramic 5V4 tube socket - $5.00
Heathkit DX100 - Plate tuning Capacitor, 350 pF, EF JOHNSON - $25.00
Heathkit DX100 - Output loading variable Capacitor, with concentric switch and caps - $15.00
Heathkit DX100 - PA RF Tank Coil, bandswitching - $15.00
Heathkit DX100 - RFC final Plate Choke - $10.00
Heathkit DX100 - VFO - with 6AU6 tube $25.00
Heathkit DX100 - VFO - no tube $18.00
Heathkit DX100 - CRYSTAL SOCKET ASSY - 4 positions, FT243 - $24.00
Heathkit DX100 - CHASSIS (Copper) includes about 30 smaller parts - $25.00
Heathkit DX100B - CHASSIS (silver color) includes about 30 smaller parts - $25.00
Heathkit DX100 - BANDSWITCH Assembly - $12.00
Heathkit DX100 - DRIVER COIL - Band-switching type - $12.00
Heathkit DX100 - DRIVER variable Capacitor, 75 pF - $12.00
Heathkit DX100B - 25K-ohm / 4 Watt Driver Potentiometer - $9.00
Heathkit DX100 - 25K-ohm / 4 Watt Driver Potentiometer - $9.00
Heathkit DX100 - AUDIO GAIN POTENTIOMETER - $4.00
Heathkit DX100 - VFO - with tube - $25.00
Heathkit DX100 - VFO - no tube - $18.00
Heathkit DX100 - FUNCTION SWITCH assy - AM/CW - $8.00
Heathkit DX100 - XTAL-VFO SWITCH assy - $5.00
Heathkit DX100 - METER with rotary Meter Function switch - $12.00
Heathkit DX100 - PAIR of switches: AC ON-OFF (SPST) & PLATE ON-OFF (DPDT) - $5.00
Heathkit DX100 - Microphone jack and key jack assys - $5.00
Heathkit DX100 - AC input filter assy - $5.00
Heathkit DX100 - Rear accessory socket and filters assy - $4.00

DX100 Manual copy available with any of the items above. Shipping additional on the parts. 

Updates and details:
http://www.af4k.com/miscpart.htm

73 - Brian Carling, AF4K

