[Hammarlund] Old Hammarlunds - modifications.

[Carl]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Todd, KA1KAQ" <ka1kaq at gmail.com>
To: "Carl" <km1h at jeremy.mv.com>
Cc: <Hammarlund at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 2:05 PM
Subject: Re: [Hammarlund] Old Hammarlunds - modifications.


> On Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 1:30 PM, Carl <km1h at jeremy.mv.com> wrote:
>> Kens triode detector suggestion bears investigating as
>> there is life after AM (-;
>
> No way! Say it isn't so! But if you're right, I bet there are already
> receivers out there that address these alien modes. (o:


Yes my son, there is alien life out there  Do you think I hang on just AM 
and talk to the same boring people over and over again.....

>
>> No ham requires 12-16W PP audio unless its to impress visitors
>
> Well, you could also say no ham requires more than one radio, or
> multiples thereof, too. Yet I know of few old radio types who only
> have one radio. I seldom have visitors,

I can understand why....you better keep this one very happy.....


yet HiFi Audio is indeed a
> requirement here for long term operation, unless I want to get a
> headache or suffer from audio fatigue. Rumor has it that listening to
> pinched, restricted audio for long periods of time, such as during
> contests, creates GOM (Grumpy Old Man) Syndrome, too.


You dont ned more than 2W of clean audio to fill a normal size room with an 
efficient speaker.....which leaves out the audiophool stuff.


 I love my 75A-4
> for use during crowded or otherwise crappy band conditions, but the 6
> or 3.1kHz grate on my nerves after a half hour or so. Particularly
> with fewer folks on the bands going forward, listening should be more
> enjoyable and less of a chore, not that digging out a weak station
> can't be a fun challenge.


My A4 is strictly for CW. Vintage SSB is usually on a SX-101A, SX-115, or 
HRO-500.

>
> Just be careful about grabbing those 6F6s after extended use. They've
> been known to keep finger prints of the unsuspecting firmly attached.
> Then there's the B+ waiting in those unsuspecting places like IF cans
> and the back apron....

I learned about hot tubes when I was about 6 yrs old and grabbed a couple of 
operating 45's. Since then its always been a glancing touch to determine if 
I need gloves or a rag. Metal 6F6, 6L6, 5Z4, 1614, etc can cause permanent 
damage to ones psyche and vocal cords. My HT-9's have 6 metal 6L6's in each.

Carl
KM1H


>
> ~ Todd/KAQ