[GreenKeys] Perforator Print Hammers; WC2XPF

[George B. Hutchison]

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The Print Hammers for the perforators are made out of a substance called
"Delrin". It is most commonly used in applications wherein cushioning for
high impact shock is a necessity. Thus, it is ideal for the 28
perforators.

It is rather amazing stuff, in that it can work for years taking abuse
that many other materials can't, but suddenly, it says "Take This Job And
Shove It", and in the space of one blow it disintegrates into hundreds of
small pieces.

Delrin can be cut with an exacto knife or a razor blade. It can be
obtained in sheets of various thicknesses.

I will contact some of the local plastics suppliers on Monday and see if a
1/4" thick sheet of it can be obtained. I have some reperf print hammers
that are still good and pliable, but are old, and therefore can't be
trusted.

I will use one of the new ones for a "template" and see what can be done
make a suitable replacement. The biggest problem is the small square hole
through the center, but possibly a hot, square mandrel run through the
center of the piece will do the trick.

I will keep y'all posted.

Right now I'm working on the presentation to go along with the license
renewal application for WC2XPF.

We have received over 100 responses to the survey form, and for that a
thank you to each and every one of you who took the time to help. A real
BIG THANK YOU to Gil for his timely reminder here on GreenKeys.

In perusing the FCC rules pertaining to shortwave broadcasting, I have
found there is no rules infrastructure for any manner of domestic short
wave broadcasting. It all deals with such things as a minimum of 50 KW
output, rhombic antennas beaming to target areas anywhere but in the
United States, etc.

 I am working on an idea that may have the National Association of
Broadcasters in an uproar, but, who cares.
Some said WC2XPF couldn't be done. But it did happen, and the responses
thus far to the form indicate that IT WORKS!!

I will finish this note with something for each of you to ponder. Would
YOU be interested in becoming an RTTY Broadcaster?

There's no money in it. For an individual doing it alone means long hours
chasing down material, the occasional problem of what do you do when
something craps out, etc., etc.

A network of stations sharing known frequencies, using common resources,
in different geographical areas, would be a unique asset to America. In
terms of Homeland Security, all of us "Little Guys" can add up to becoming
a formidable assortment of talent and dedication of purpose.

Think about it, and have a nice weekend. Let me know if you are
interested.

73,

George, W7KSJ