From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Fri Feb  1 21:50:50 2013
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Bry Carling)
Date: Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:50:50 -0500
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Of Acorn Tubes and Nuvistor bits...
Message-ID: <510C7F0A.12182.36F631@bcarling.cfl.rr.com>

FOR SALE:

Four Acorn Tube sockets - one new, three clean and gently used ones. All with two hole 
mounting. Would like $8.00 for all of them.

Also - one 6CW4 Nuvistor tube by RCA. Available for $4.00

Shipping additional.

73 de AF4K, Bry

From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Sun Feb  3 08:56:07 2013
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Bry Carling)
Date: Sun, 03 Feb 2013 08:56:07 -0500
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: Groups of Tube-era Terminals
Message-ID: <510E6C77.32184.DC3F64@bcarling.cfl.rr.com>

FOR SALE: Two Groups of Tube-era Terminals, sockets plugs etc.

Group 1 = Approx. 60 pieces of USA-made terminals and connectors, banana jacks, plugs, 
xtal socket, other sockets, terminals and adapters as shown. All are new or in very close to 
new condx.

Group 1 Picture is shown here:
http://af4k.com/terminals1.jpg


Group 2 = Approx. 60 pieces of USA-made terminals and connectors, banana jacks, plugs, 
xtal socket, other sockets, terminals and adapters as shown. All are new or in very close to 
new condx.

Group 2 Picture is shown here:
http://af4k.com/terminals2.jpg

Each group is available for $16.00 plus shipping.

73 - Bry AF4K

From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Tue Feb  5 13:56:33 2013
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Bry Carling)
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:56:33 -0500
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: Group of metal can Capacitors
Message-ID: <511155E1.14688.59F152@bcarling.cfl.rr.com>

For sale:  Group of seven (7) new in boxes metal can capacitors. Made by Illinois Cpacitor 
Company, USA.

These new, in the boxes, unused 3-section electrolytic capacitors.  

Section 1 = 40 MFD at 150V DC
Section 1 = 20 MFD at 150V DC
Section 1 = 20 MFD at 150V DC

Dimensions are 2" tall X 1" diameter.

FP style mounting for use on a typical chassis. Solder terminals for connection to these.

Just making space here - I will sell the whole lot of (7) capacitors for $5.00 plus shipping.

Best regards - Brian, AF4K



From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Sun Feb 10 22:17:55 2013
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Bry Carling)
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:17:55 -0500
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FA:  Boxes of 6SN7GT Tubes
Message-ID: <511862E3.26489.D7B34B@bcarling.cfl.rr.com>

Here are some 6SN7GT dual triode tubes for auction on the Bay place. There are a variety of 
brands. Mostly used, but good older, tested, USA-made tubes. 

RCA, General Electric, Arcturus, Tungsol, Sylvania, Emerson, Crosley etc. etc. Take a look if 
you need some6SN7GT tubes.  These are mostly set up in groups of 6 or so tubes. Two of 
the groups have a couple of 12SN7GT tubes tossed in also.Thanks for looking...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/360589694653

http://www.ebay.com/itm/360589697374

http://www.ebay.com/itm/360589700264

http://www.ebay.com/itm/111010911690

http://www.ebay.com/itm/111010912957

http://www.ebay.com/itm/111010914446

http://www.ebay.com/itm/111010916004

http://www.ebay.com/itm/111010917817

http://www.ebay.com/itm/111010919612

All the best - Bry, AF4K



From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Sat Feb 16 10:05:21 2013
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Bry Carling)
Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2013 10:05:21 -0500
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: McMurdo Silver 905-A sig tracer
Message-ID: <511FA031.19523.F9B31D@bcarling.cfl.rr.com>

FOR SALE: McMurdo SIlver 905-A "SPARX" signal tracer from
1947. Includes probe. Fair to good condition. It's all there. Case handle is torn up. 

I found an article available on this unusual goodie, with schematic if anyone is interested.? 
It's basically a small 3-tube audio amplifier with built-in speaker and 120V AC supply.? 

Not bad for $12.00 plus shipping.

73 - Bry AF4K

From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Sat Feb 16 13:37:58 2013
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Bry Carling)
Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2013 13:37:58 -0500
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: MULTI-ELMAC AF67 Transmitter AM-CW
Message-ID: <511FD206.10098.4FB387@bcarling.cfl.rr.com>

FOR SALE:  Multi-Elmac 60 Watts AM-CW, TUBE TRANSMITTER, Model 
AF67.

THE MULTI-ELMAC  AF-67 Trans-Citer is a ten-tube variable 
frequency or crystal controlled seven band transmitter or 
exciter.  It uses a really good "push-pull" plate modulation 
scheme with two 5881 modulator tubes. 

All circuits are simultaneously switched to the desired band 
by a single bandswitch lever.   Designed as a complete 
transmitter for mobile or fixed installations, or an exciter 
to drive a higher power transmitter. When used as an exciter 
the 500 ohm tap on modulation transformer can be used to drive 
the higher power modulators.  The AF-67 Trans-citer employs a 
variable frequency oscillator with output on wither 1.75 to 
2.0 Mc. or 3.5 to 4.0 Mc. In addition to the V.F.O. feature, 
two crystal positions are included for operation on two spot 
frequencies. Any crystal that will work straight through, 
double of quadruple to the desired frequency may be used. The 
oscillator circuit employs a voltage regulator tube to 
maintain the plate voltage at a constant level.
The multiplier stages are broad tuned with a front panel 
control for peaking the final grid, insuring best performance 
on all bands. The audio circuit is designed to use either a 
carbon microphone or a low output microphone such as a crystal 
or dynamic. A slide switch on the rear apron on the AF-67 
Trans-citer sets up the circuit for use with either type of 
microphone. A reactance tube modulator is incorporated in the 
variable frequency oscillator circuit for narrow-band-
frequency-modulation. The variable frequency oscillator dial 
scale is directly calibrated in megacycles for each of the 
amateur bands. The AF-67 Trans-citer is supplied complete with 
all tubes, viz: 6AK6 Oscillator,  6BJ6 Reactance Modulator,  
6AG5 Buffer-multiplier,  6AQ5 RF Driver, 6146 Final RF 
Amplifier, 6AU6 Speech amplifier, 12AU7 AF Driver, Two 5881 PP 
Modulators,  OB2 Voltage regulator

The AF-67 is designed for use with a resonant antenna coupled 
to its output with a transmission line of 50 to 300 ohms 
impedance. Other impedance or balanced lines can be coupled 
through the use of an antenna tuning device.  When used as an 
exciter the coupling link of the high powered final can be 
directly connected to the AF-67 with a suitable length of 
coaxial cable. The MULTI-ELMAC AF-67 is designed for a maximum 
plate power input of 60 watts. Maximum ratings for this Trans-
citer are 600 volts at 100 milliamperes;  or 500 volts at 120 
milliamperes. Full 100% modulation occurs when the modulator 
plate current swings to about 60% of the final plate current 
with normal voice frequencies.

The modulation transformer is provided with a 500 ohm output 
tap brought to the power plug for driving the grids of high 
powered modulators. The 5881's will deliver approximately 40 
watts of audio with a plate supply of 500 volts.

Dimensions:  11 1/4 inches wide, 7 inches high, and 8 1/2 
inches deep.
Weight:  18 pounds.

There are some good articles on maintaining and modifying the 
AF67 at some web sites. This one is unmodified as far as I 
know. Fairly good condition for its age, and is complete, with 
all original knobs etc.

One of these sold recently on eBay for $181.00

Will sell for only $99.00 plus shipping. Or next stop eBay.

Picture and details at:

http://af4k.com/radios.htm#AF67

73 - Bry, AF4K

From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Sun Feb 17 14:09:46 2013
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Bry Carling)
Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2013 14:09:46 -0500
Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: GONSET VHF POWER AMPLIFIER 50 MHz
Message-ID: <51212AFA.27577.1C98915@bcarling.cfl.rr.com>

For Sale: GONSET VHF POWER AMPLIFIER 50 MHz, model 3065. 

Give your Six Meter Band Gooney Box / Communicator, or other radio a boost. 

With 3 to 6 watts of drive power, it will run 90 - 100 watts  when using AM, FM or CW modes, 
according to the manual. Uses two 826 power tubes and also has two 5U4GB rectifier tubes. 
Should you ever need them replacement tubes are easy to fin on eBay for anout $5 - 10  
each.  Has a built-in 120V AC power supply. AC power cord in great shape, and has all the 
original knobs.  Will include a copy of the manual with schematic diagram. This amplifier is in 
great condition, and works properly. 

Pictures and details at:
http://af4k.com/radios.htm

One recently sold on the bay  for $224.50 

For the complete amplifier and manual, I'm asking $195.00 or best offer plus shipping. 

73 - Bry, AF4K

From bcarling at cfl.rr.com  Fri Feb 22 06:23:59 2013
From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Bry Carling)
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2013 06:23:59 -0500
Subject: [DCboatanchors] This weekend....
Message-ID: <5127554F.14679.2B1BBA@bcarling.cfl.rr.com>

Some operatring news - for this weekend....

The REF SSB Contest, UBA CW Contest, Mississippi QSO Party, North American RTTY QSO Party, North Carolina
QSO Party, and the CQC Winter QSO Party are all on tap for this weekend.  The CQ WW 160 Meter SSB Contest is on February 22.  Please
see February QST, page 90, and the ARRL and WA7BNM Contest websites for details.

(info from ARRL)

73 - Bry, AF4K


From kenw8ek at gmail.com  Sun Feb 24 12:54:52 2013
From: kenw8ek at gmail.com (Ken Simpson, W8EK)
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:54:52 -0500
Subject: [DCboatanchors] Boatanchor and related items FS
Message-ID: <512A53EC.6040606@gmail.com>


Boatanchor and related items for sale:

Variac, Heath SWR Bridge, Bench Power Supply, Low Pass
TVI Filters, Communications Speakers, Coax Switches,
Wattmeter, Antenna Tuner, Callbooks, Antenna Connectors
and more


General Radio Model 200 B Variac:

Most of us know what a variac is.  This is a relatively
small one.  It has the markings on it, but I can not find
a current rating, but would guess it is in the amp to amp
and a half range.  Ideal for some of those small projects
where you don't want to drag a huge one out.

This one works fine, and includes the knob.  It is made
for panel mounting with three screws.

I checked that bay place and find these have sold for any
place from $35 to $89.  Buy this one for $20 plus shipping
from Florida.  It will fit in a USPS medium flat rate box.


Heath AM-2 HF SWR Bridge:

This HF SWR Bridge matches the DX-40, although it can be
used with any HF transmitter. It is about 8 inches wide
and 4.5 inches high, with the meter in the middle, and a
gray colored knob at each side near the bottom. It covers
160 thru 2 meters and will handle full power.

This particular unit works fine and is in very good shape.

Paper work is included for $25.


Kepco Variable Bench Power Supply:

This is an ideal bench power supply! It is a Kepco Model ABC
40-0.5, which means that it will produce from zero up to 40 V
DC at up to 1/2 amp. Great for the bench.

The voltage is adjustable with a 10 turn pot from close to zero,
up to about 40 volts. There is a fairly large analog meter that
reads the voltage. There is also current limiting built in that
is adjustable from about 100 ma to up to about 700 ma. The same
meter that reads voltage can be switched to read current, or
short circuit current (the point that the current limit is set).
In addition, there are connections on the back to allow remote
sensing and remote programming. This is a quality regulated
power supply!

This particular unit works 100%, and looks extremely nice.

These normally sell used for $125 to $150 (plus shipping).
Buy this one for $85.


Low Pass TVI Filters:

A low pass TVI filter is added to the transmitter to reduce
harmonic interference. All have SO-239 connectors, and are
50 ohm filters.

The first one works on 6 meters as well as HF:

Drake TV-1000
This filter may also be used on the low end of six meters,
as well as HF. It is good for 1000 W "average" below 30MHz,
and about 200 W up to 52 MHz. Works fine, looks ugly.
With paper work for $22.

Bencher YA-1, high power, low pass TVI filter
If you need a heavy duty filter for the output of your amplifier,
this one is ideal. It will take full legal power plus, and has at
least 80 db signal attenuation at TV channel 2. This one works
great, and is in its original box.
Bencher currently sells these for about $90. Only $60.

Bencher YA-1
As above, not in original box. $45

Johnson 250-20 Low Pass Filter
This is a 52 ohm cylindrical low pass filter with a cut
off frequency of 45 MHz and 75 db of attenuation.
It is rated to take 1000 Watts of AM, or 5000 Watts
PEP SSB. With mounting bracket. $30

B & W FL-10/1500
This filter cuts off just above 10 meters, and handles 1500
Watts. It is the latest model B&W filter.In very nice condition,
it looks close to new. $40

Para Dynamics PDC 1089
This filter is rated at a full Kilowatt, up to 30 MHz.
5 x 6 x 2 inch black box, instead of the more familiar long
enclosure. It looks like new. $25


Communications Speakers:

Realistic 21-549 A
This speaker is about 4 inches square and about 2 inches
deep. It is rated for 5 watts, has an 8 ohm impedance, and
is listed as a 300 to 3000 Hz frequency response, making it
ideal for communications. It has a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) mono
plug, as used by most modern rigs. Gimbal mount included.
It is black in color, looks great, and sounds great. $15

Vanco SPB-5
Appears to be the same at above, but with a Vanco label.
Also includes gimbal mount. $15


Coax switches:

B & W 550 A 2 Coax Switch
This coax switch will switch between two different coaxial
cables, such as two antennas, or switch one antenna between
two rigs. It has SO-239 connectors.
Although this one is an older switch, it is also more heavy
duty, and will easily handle 1500 watts.
This one is in its original box, and obviously works well and
looks great also. $22

Workman CX-3, three position coax switch
It looks new, also in its original box. $15

GC 2 position coax switch
This one looks like new, but no original box. $12


Coaxial Lightning Arrestor:

This lightning arrestor is made to be inserted in to
your coaxial feedline, to help reduce lightning damage.

Cushcraft LAC-1
No markings on this to confirm the model number, but it
looks like the Cushcraft "Blitz Bug".
It has an SO-239 on one end and a PL-259 on the other end
(female UHF on one end and male on the other).
Simply unscrew the PL-259 on your coax, insert this
lightning arrestor, and you are all set. $10


MFJ 949 E HF Antenna Tuner:

The MFJ-949E deluxe 300 watt Versa Tuner II gives you full
coverage from 1.8 to 30 MHz, with a peak and average reading
cross-needle SWR/power meter. It features a custom designed
inductor switch, 1000 volt tuning capacitors, Teflon insulation
washers and proper L/C ratio to ensure arc-free operation with
up to 300 Watts. MFJ's Cross-Needle Meter shows you SWR, forward
and reflected power simultaneously. It reads both peak and
average power on 300 or 30 watt ranges. A dummy load is built
in. It includes an 8 position antenna switch for the two coaxial
cables and one random wire or balanced line, in addition to
the dummy load.
It needs 12 V DC to illuminate the meter.

This is the current model that MFJ is selling. This particular
unit works fine, and looks great. With paper work for $95.

Wall Wart for above. $12

But both above for $105.


MFJ 815 B Cross Needle Peak Reading HF Wattmeter:

The MFJ-815B cross-needle meter allows you to monitor both
forward and reflected power, and SWR simultaneously. There
are buttons to select either Peak or Average reading and
power ranges of 200/2000 watts forward and 50/500 watts
reflected. Frequency coverage is 1.8 to 60 MHz, so it covers
6 meters in addition to the HF bands, making it ideal for
some of the new rigs that include 6 meters.
The peak reading function of this meter and meter light
require external 12 V DC.

This particular unit works fine, and looks very close to new.
With paper work for $65.


Ham Radio Amateur "Flying Horse" Callbooks:

All are in extremely nice condition, close to new,
unless listed otherwise.

1995 North American "US" Callbook with over
700,000 listings, including Canadian - $8

1981 Foreign "DX" Callbook - $5

1994 International "DX" Callbook - $5


Coax connectors and adapters:

Prices are per connector.
Several of each are available.
Most are unused.

SPECIAL: Buy 5 and take 10% off.
Buy 10 or more and take 20% off.

UHF Right angle 90 degree elbow connector $3

UHF double female "Barrel connector" $3

UHF "Bulkhead Connector" - Double female, as above, but for
mounting thru a window, siding, etc. about 3 inches long $6

UHF double male connector $3

UHF "T" connector with two female (SO-239) and one male
(PL-259) connection $5

Antenna adapter to fit the BNC connector on the HT
and provide an SO-239 connector that will permit
a PL-259 to be attached. (BNC male to UHF female) $5

UHF Male to BNC female $5

BNC male for coax cables
standard type $2
crimp on type $3

Chassis mount BNC female
square mount (uses 4 screws) $3
screw in type $3

BNC "T", two female and one male $3


I also have many other ham items available.  Please e-mail
me if you have specific needs.  I might be able to help you.

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






