[Hallicrafters] Piesoelectric effect case in point

[LEE BAHR]

Hello guys:

I just got home and left right after my post.  I have no problem with 
anyone, so no apology is needed.  I just felt the dialogue was getting to a 
point where a new guy would be afraid to tackle any kind of restoration.  My 
feelings was, problems being described rarely if ever would appear to the 
average new guy wanting to restore just a couple or handful of radios in his 
life.  Just using common sense, safety, and managing your resources wisely 
can and will produce excellent results 99.999% with minimal time and cost.

In fact, it would be great to post a: as complete as possible list of things 
to do and not do when restoring our old rigs, to be used by new commers. 
(I'm talking about Y caps on the AC inputs, fuses in the primary (if not an 
AC/DC set), polarized 2 wire power cord if an AC/DC set, 3 wire replacement 
power cords in transformer sets, resistor measurements and replacements 
maybe with larger wattage units to keep size the same, types of resistors 
used, cap types and where they should be use, NP0 caps etc, voltage size to 
be used in electrolytics, etc.  Tighten screws, be aware of cleaning of 
printing of dials with solvents or water.  You know, stuff like this.

I'll end by saying, if I offended anyone, I apologize too.  This is a hobby 
and we should have fun within it.

Lee, w0vt


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James Liles" <james.liles at comcast.net>
To: "Carl" <km1h at jeremy.mv.com>; <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 5:33 PM
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] Piesoelectric effect case in point


> Just checking to see if you could read!
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Carl
> Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 3:06 PM
> To: James Liles ; hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] Piesoelectric effect case in point
>
> manors?
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "James Liles" <james.liles at comcast.net>
> To: <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 5:44 PM
> Subject: [Hallicrafters] Piesoelectric effect case in point
>
>
>>
>> Hi Pete:
>> I believe we have finally heard from a person that is capable of
>> conducting
>> a dialog with divergent opinions that not only displays manors but is a
>> gentleman as well.    Your response to Lee was refreshing and Lee, you
>> have
>> a point.
>>
>> Kindest regards Jim K9AXN
>>
>>
>>
>> Message: 8
>> Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2011 16:44:43 -0500
>> From: Peter Bertini <radioconnection at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] Piesoelectric effect case in point.
>> To: LEE BAHR <pulsarxp at embarqmail.com>
>> Cc: hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
>> Message-ID:
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>>
>> Hello Lee
>>
>> I apologize for my response.
>>
>> I didn't get past the first sentence, but after going back and giving you
>> the courtesy of  reading your entire post I don't find any reason to
>> disagree with you.  Following the example set by the manufacturer and 
>> your
>> summary is usually the safest and best course for beginners.
>>
>> 73 and a good New Year to you.
>>
>> Pete
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 4:35 PM, LEE BAHR <pulsarxp at embarqmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> I give the list credit for allowing "the other side" their input!  I
>>> really
>>> don't care to argue with those "from outer space".  I just am concerned
>>> that
>>> new guys on here will listen to this nonsence.
>>>
>>> I am concerned for the new guy and newer ham who needs real guidance and
>>> help restoring his radio.  If you restore caps with those listed in my
>>> prior
>>> message, you will have installed better caps then the manufacturer
>>> installed
>>> when he built the radio.  You  99.99999% of the time will never
>>> experience
>>> any wierd results by using these caps.  Use common sence and safety, and
>>> you
>>> will do just fine.  Your radio will be restored to better then new
>>> condition
>>> and you then can go on to enjoying using the radio.
>>>
>>> Don't forget to check each resistor as many will have risen in value way
>>> beyond tolerence and some will have gone down in value.  (Some brands of
>>> resistors were worse then others).  I have seen up to 90% of carbon
>>> resistors out of tolerence in one radio.
>>>
>>> You new guys, don't get hung up on all this stuff which will never enter
>>> your life.  Use a few basic rules and common sence and you will do just
>>> fine.
>>>
>>> Lee, w0vt
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> > Hi Lee
>>> >
>>> > Nice.  Resort to insults and name calling when you feel
>>> > or threatened or insecure.
>>> >
>>> > If you can disprove or add to the discussion it
>>> > would be to do so in a gentlemanly manner. I've admitted to
>>> > being wrong in the past when proven so. Throwing insults
>>> > and name calling doesn't earn points.
>>> >
>>> > 73
>>> >
>>> > Pete
>>> >
>>
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