From kenw8ek at gmail.com Fri Jul 4 12:54:48 2014 From: kenw8ek at gmail.com (Ken Simpson, W8EK) Date: Fri, 04 Jul 2014 12:54:48 -0400 Subject: [DCboatanchors] Boatanchor and related items FS Message-ID: <53B6DC58.3070100@gmail.com> Boatanchor and related items For Sale: 6JS6 Tubes, HyGain Digital Rotor Control, Wattmeters, Antenna Analyzer, Communications speakers, Noise Filter/Surge Supressors, Low Pass TVI Filters, Coax Switches and Connectors, etc. Pair of 6JS6 Tubes: These are NOS (New, but old stock) RCA 6JS6C tubes. They were originally used for spares for a Yaesu FT-101, but were never used. Of course they can be used in other rigs as well. Please note that these are NOS tubes, and not some pulls that have been tested. $60 HyGain DCU-1 Deluxe Digital Rotor Control Box: The innovative DCU-1 Pathfinder Digital Rotor control unit gives you automatic operation of your brake and rotor. It has computer control with RS-232 pass through and is compatible with many logging and contest programs as well. It has 6 presets for your favorite beam settings, 1 degree heading accuracy, automatic 8-second brake delay, and 360 degree choice for center of rotation. It operates at 110V. The DCU-1 digital rotor control unit is compatible with the T-2X, HAM-IV, and HAM-V families of rotators. This unit works fine and looks fine as well. Paper work is included for $450. Bird 43 Watt Meter: The Bird 43 is an insertion type RF watt meter, designed to measure RF power and load match in 50 ohm coaxial transmission lines. It is intended for use with CW, AM, FM, and TV modulation. It measures power from 100 mw to 10KW, depending on the element used. The meter provides direct readings in watts with an expanded scale for easy reading. The scale is graduated for 25, 50, and 100 full scale. Elements are available in a variety of power, and frequency ranges. This particular meter is model 4300.21 manufactured in March 1957, so it is the older, well constructed model. It has "N" connectors, with the leather handle, which is in great shape. The meter works well. $175 50 H Element for Bird Wattmeter This measures 50 watts full scale over the HF spectrum from 2 to 30 MHz. $65 Buy both of the above together for $225. VHF Wattmeters: The first two of these have sensors that may be separated from the meter. Drake WV-4 Watt Meter This wattmeter covers from 20-200 MHz, and has full scale readings of 100 W and 1000 W. It has type N connectors in and out. This one works fine and looks like new. No scratches. With paper work for $80. Heath HM-2102 VHF Wattmeter/SWR Bridge: The HM-2102 covers 50 to 160 MHz, with 250 and 25 watt scales. It can be used to check SWR. SO-239 connectors in and out. This particular meter works great, looks great, and includes paper work for $45. MJF 812 B VHF Wattmeter SWR Bridge: The MFJ-812 B measures forward / reflected power and SWR. The wattmeter measures power on two scales, 30 Watts and 300 Watts. It is designed for 2 meters and 220 MHz, but can be used down to 21 MHz. It includes a field strength meter. It works fine and looks fine. With paper work for $25. MFJ-207 HF Antenna analyzer: The MFJ-207 10-160 Meter Antenna SWR Analyzer gives you a direct readout of your antennas SWR without the need for formulas or indirect readings. The MFJ-207 can also be used to adjust a tuner to match your antenna without the need for transmitting. The frequency coverage for the MFJ-207 is approximately from 1.75 MHz to 30 MHz in five bands. This provides a very smooth reading of SWR at high frequencies. It has a jack for an external frequency counter. The MFJ-207 uses a 9V battery and measures 7? H x 2? W x 2? D inches. This one works fine and looks really great. It is still in its original box, with paper work for only $75. 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. $12 Vanco SPB-5 Appears to be the same at above, but with a Vanco label. Also includes gimbal mount. $12 Vanco SPB-6 Similar to SPB-5 above, but is considered a noise cancelling speaker. 10 Watt rating. Still in original box, new. $18 APC "Pro 7" Noise Filter and Surge Suppressor: This unit has 7 outlets, with a 6 foot cord, and provides surge suppressor for your equipment. It also provides noise filtering / EMI / RFI suppression of 60 db. There is $75,000 worth of insurance included. It comes with a lifetime warranty, and I think this is APC's "Top of the line" unit. Detailed specs can be found at http://www.apc.com/products/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=PRO7 This one appears to be new, unused, in its original box. $18 Noise Filter and Surge Suppressor: This unit is still in its Radio Shack (#61-2327) box, never used. It says it is for a notebook computer, but it can be used with anything. It has connections for a computer network (LAN, RJ-45 connector), the AC power, and for phone lines (RJ-11 connector), and provides noise filtering and surge suppression on each. It even includes $25,000 insurance against surges. Maximum power rating is 1875 Watts, or 15 amps. Noise filtering is listed at 40 db. This unit is new, in its original box, with its original paper work. $15 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. Johnson 250-20 This cylindrical low pass filter has a cut off frequency of 45 MHz and 75 db of attenuation, and is adjustable. Rated at 1000 Watts AM, or 5000 Watts PEP SSB. $30 With mounting bracket, $35. B & W 425 (same as FL-10/1500) Cuts off just above 10 meters, and handles 1500 Watts. Newer case style, $30. Older, heavier copper style case, painted gray. $35 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 long enclosure. $25 B & W Coaxial Antenna Switches: All have SO-239 connectors, and will handle full legal power. B & W Model 550 A coax switch This model will switch up to 5 antennas, and does NOT ground unused antennas. It has the coax coming out the sides like spokes of a wheel. This one works fine and looks fine as well. $40 Two position "Strip Line" Coax Switches: These switches utilize professionally engineered all metal cavity construction for maximum efficiency and high isolation. Isolation is typically better than 50 dB at 300 MHz with insertion loss less than 0.2 dB. All are two position and use SO-239 connectors, are 50 ohm impedance, are typically rated for 2.5 KW PEP, and good to 600 MHz. All work fine and look extremely nice. Diawa CS-201 - $22 Opek CX-201 - $22 MFJ 1702 C - With center position that grounds both antennas, and added lightning protection. $25 Coaxial Cable with "N" Connectors: This cable has a male "N" connector on each end. It is about 60 feet long. The coax is labeled 50-2 V, which is slightly larger in diameter than RG-8 X, but not quite as large as RG-8. This piece is in extremely good condition, with heat shrink around the connectors for strain relief. $35 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. I also have a variety of "N" connectors available. What do you need? UG-175 reducing adapters for PL-259 connectors to use with RG-58 $.50 UG-176 reducing adapters for PL-259 connectors to use with RG-8 X or RG-59. Amphenol, still sealed in the package $1 Loose, not in package $.50 Amphenol crimp type PL-259, sealed in package $3 UHF double female "Barrel connector" $3 UHF "Bulkhead Connector" with mounting hardware Double female, about 2 inches long $6 UHF "T" connector with two female (SO-239) and one male (PL-259) connection $5 BNC HT to PL-259 adapter.(BNC male to UHF female) $5 BNC male for coax cables standard type $2 crimp on type $3 Chassis mount BNC female square mount (uses 4 screws) $3 Amphenol screw in type, sealed in package $4 BNC "T", two female and one male $3 I also have many other accessories available such as many different types of microphones, HTs, HF, VHF and UHF rigs, HF and VHF/UHF antennas, and many miscellaneous accessories. 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 Wed Jul 9 15:29:21 2014 From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (bcarling at cfl.rr.com) Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2014 15:29:21 -0400 Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: Set of Transmitter Tubes... DX100? Message-ID: <53BD9811.5333.E03F54@bcarling.cfl.rr.com> For Sale: Set of Transmitter Tubes... I THINK these are for a Heathkit DX100. In any event they are in a box marked as such. I know I probably got it wrong last time, but these are then probably the correct ones, hi hi... Please no silly comments about how any of them is "not rare" or "worthless" etc. These are good used tubes I have and they are priced reasonably enough. They all test good unless otherwise indicated. The box contains: 1 X 6146 tested good 1 X 6146 missing plate cap but tests good 2 X 1625 tubes RCA 1 X 5U4GB Westinghouse 1 X 5U4 - RCA 1 X 5763 1 X 12BY7 1X 6AQ5 1 X 12AX7 1 X 6AL5 10 tubes in total - will sell for $25.00 plus shipping 73 and thanks for looking - Brian Carling, AF4K Brian Carling, Radio AF4K From bcarling at cfl.rr.com Thu Jul 10 17:04:29 2014 From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (bcarling at cfl.rr.com) Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2014 17:04:29 -0400 Subject: [DCboatanchors] FS: High Impedance Headhones Message-ID: <53BEFFDD.26553.40582E@bcarling.cfl.rr.com> For Sale: High Impedance Headhones H-43 B/U headset in new condition. Comfortable set with nice padding. They look new and unused, but since is no package are being sold as "used" but in good working condition. Found on the web: "The H-43 B/U was a 3000 ohm set that was made for a Radiac Geiger Counter and also works well with crystal radios. " Seems to be ideal for a regen or other homebrew receiver requiring hi-z. Available for $15.00 plus shipping 73 de AF4K, Bry Brian Carling, Radio AF4K From bcarling at cfl.rr.com Fri Jul 11 16:26:25 2014 From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (bcarling at cfl.rr.com) Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2014 16:26:25 -0400 Subject: [DCboatanchors] Available: Johnson Transmitters Message-ID: <53C04871.7683.239E598@bcarling.cfl.rr.com> >From another list, please DO NOT HIT REPLY! Forwarded from Jon, W5WVI. Contact him directly.... -------- Original Message -------- Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2014 08:29:02 -0700 From: Jon DeLaune, W5WVI I am reducing my operating collection of E.F. Johnson AM transmitters. If anyone is interested please call me or email.. Do not call Jim... Call me... Available: Ranger II, Valiant, Johnson 500, SSB adapter, and a Desk KW.. All are operating and in very good to excellent shape.. Again please call me or email to come see them if you are interested. Thanks... Jon...W5WVI.. phone... (480)-830-1639 email... jdelaune at centurylink.net ------------------------------------ Original posted by: "Jim Bromley, K7JEB" ------------------------------------ From bcarling at cfl.rr.com Fri Jul 11 16:26:26 2014 From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (bcarling at cfl.rr.com) Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2014 16:26:26 -0400 Subject: [DCboatanchors] Available TMC Transmitting gear Message-ID: <53C04872.11237.239E7AB@bcarling.cfl.rr.com> >From another list, please DO NOT HIT REPLY! Forwarded from Larry, W0OGH. Please contact him directly... -------- Original Message -------- Subject: TMC for sale Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2014 10:54:40 -0700 From: Larry TMC 1 KW PEP amplifier with power supplies, interconnect cables in 6 ft rack on rollers. Originally an SBT-1K(J) model used on rtty. The RTTY units and VOX unit were sold separately so what remains is basically a PAL-1K. Amp requires less than 2W PEP to drive it to full output. Manual says 2W PEP. Manual(s) that pertain to it are included. Also have a schematic that shows what items should be changed to convert it from an 8295 PA tube to a 4CX1500B which is an equivalent and more readily available. This unit does not get used much as it is located remotely in the garage. Final tube is questionable. I have spares but do not think that they are any better than the one in the amp. I am able to get 450W output in CW mode and 250W in AM mode which is rated power under the 1 KW PEP rating. TMC PAL-500 amp with HV power supply and interconnect cable (factory) and manual. Unit uses a pair of 4CX350A tubes. Tuned properly it will put out 200W of AM carrier. I never run it over 125W output so the equipment doesn't stress components as they could be hard to find. Power supply is a bit heavy so shipping would be very costly. Recommend pickup only. This unit gets used a lot as it's physically in the shack. The 80K screen voltage dropping resistor in the power supply was open due to a shorted point on one of the tube sockets. I replaced the socket and built a suitable mounting for power resistors to replace the 80K unit as they are not available. Otherwise the unit is stock. The interconnect cable between the amp and power supply is not a common item so having a factory made one is a bonus due to the connectors used. $1000 for the 1 KW amp. $1250 for the PAL-500. I also have a TMC GPE-1A exciter that is an AM-CW-MCW exciter for these units. It puts out around 2W PEP and is a perfect match for the two amps listed above. It can be used with either Xtal or external VFO drive. I use it on 7293 which is the West coast AM frequency in general. It uses a 2-4 Mc input and then multiplies to other band segments, ie; 4-8 mc, 8- 16 mc and 16-32 mc. All controls are on the front panel including a meter to monitor your modulation in the exciter and also the output power, both of which are adjustable from a control on the front. Mic and Key jacks on the front panel as well. RF input and output are BNC type connectors on the back. A barrier strip on the back provides access to other audio and relay switching contacts. I currently use a D-104 mic and it sounds extremely good. As the mic connector is a 6 pin din type, if i have an extra one i will include it with the exciter. I will not sell the exciter until the PAL-500 or 1 KW amp are sold. $350 for this unit. This equipment is in very good shape, not beaten up. Contact info: Larry W0OGH Gilbert, Az. 85233 Telegrapher at Q.com From bcarling at cfl.rr.com Wed Jul 23 14:10:06 2014 From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (bcarling at cfl.rr.com) Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 14:10:06 -0400 Subject: [DCboatanchors] PARTS etc. FOR SALE Message-ID: <53CFFA7E.14229.5340E7@bcarling.cfl.rr.com> PARTS etc. FOR SALE 1) Barker and Williamson Coaxial Antenna Switch model 592 (two way) - excellent condition QTY 1 available for $32.00 plus shipping 2) Sprague 8 uF at 1000V DC oil-filled capacitor. Tested and works fine, no leakage or other issues. Dimensions 3.75" X 1.25" X 5.25" tall QTY 1 available for $6.00 plus shipping 3) Pair of ceramic octal sockets wired for 6146 tubes, an a small copper plated subchassis, with a nice 2.5 mH choke, ceramic feedthru etc. $5.00 plus shipping 4) - Box of 16 power resistors and bleeder resistors, Ohmite etc. mostly 25, 50 and 100 watt. Examples: 100 ohms at 100 watts, 12K at 100 watts, 14K at 50 watts, 15K at 72 watts, 16K at 50 watts, 20K at 100 watts, 24K at 72 watts, 25K at 100 watts, etc. This is about 10% of list price: Available - all 15 for $25.00 plus shipping 5) DX100 plate tank coil including extra 160m coil - $5.00 6) RFC - Plate choke from a Viking II transmitter - $5.00 7) Pair of 10K at 10 watts resistors, plus one 15K at 10 watts from DX100 - $4.00 for all 3. 8) Panel Meter from DX100 Transmitter - $10.00 9) Chassis for DX100 Transmitter - $20.00 10) VFO assembly for DX100 - $20.00 11) Transformer with secondary: 50V AC at 20 Amps. Like new, scientific grade, and in excellent condition. Primary is 120V AC and this is a beautiful workhorse transformer. 4 hole mounting. Dimensions: 7" X 6.5" X 4.5" tall. QTY 1 available for $25.00 plus $15 for USA shipping 12) Pair of ceramic 807 sockets with mounting hardware - $5.00 13) Pair of ceramic plate caps for 807 tubes Millen - $4.00 14) Microphone socket for DX100 - 2-pin with hardware - $4.00 15) Group of capacitors - One Astron 0.1 uF at 600V DC, Two 0.05 at 1600V DC, One 0.0002 uF at 1200V and two electrolytics 40 uF at 450V DC. These are good tested used parts. The 0.1 and 0.05 ones have usable short leads - others normal. Also, one DX100 Fixed loading capacitor HV, switches in parallel to the loading variable capacitor. Total of 7 capacitors for $6.00 16) New Silver mica 0.001 uF capacitors at 2500V DC. Available for $6.00 each while they last. 17) G.E. MASTR external speaker $5.00 18) G.E. mobile Power supply for two way radio - $5.00 19) Three black IERC tube shields, heat dissipating types, for 7 pin miniature tubes. $6.00 for all three. 20) HAL-TRONIX model HAL FC-600A frequency counter. Good working condition. BNC inputs and runs on 120V AC. I have no manual for this. Available for $15.00 plus shipping. 21) 6Y6G tube made by G.E. - QTY 1 available for $3.00 22) 811 Transmitting tube Penta Labs - looks new - $12.00 23) 5R4WGY tube new in box JAN type from Chatham Electronics - $5.00 24) 5T4 tube, new - $2.00 25) 6146 (S2001A) from Matsushita - looks new, like 6146 - $6.00 26) Mullard TDD2A gold tube new in box - $10.00 27) 3B28 rectifier tube - JAN - QTY 1 only for $4.00 Shipping additional on all the above. For additional details, pictures or questions, please e-mail me off the list. 73 & thanks for looking Brian Carling, AF4K Brian Carling, Radio AF4K