From trainbee at aol.com Sun Nov 5 20:22:08 2017 From: trainbee at aol.com (TrainBee) Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2017 20:22:08 -0500 Subject: [NJARC] New page on BAMA Message-ID: <15f8eeba545-c0a-3901@webjas-vab191.srv.aolmail.net> I received this through one of may on-line groups. BAMA now has a A-Z list of manuals / ebooks. Here's the link: http://bama.edebris.com/manuals/ebooks/ Regards, Joe Devonshire -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From starbase89 at gmail.com Mon Nov 6 07:34:13 2017 From: starbase89 at gmail.com (Joe Giliberti) Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2017 07:34:13 -0500 Subject: [NJARC] Opening a Simpson 269 Message-ID: Greetings Everyone! I picked up a very nice Simpson 269 VOM for $5 at the flea market yesterday. Seems to work perfectly for AC and DC volts, but I'd like to get inside and change out the battery to get full functionality out of it. I unscrewed the four screws on the back of it, but the back cover won't budge a millimeter. Am I missing something here? Is there a trick to it, or are my worst fears reality in that the battery let go and the resultant mess is what's holding it shut? Thanks in advance! Joe Giliberti Virus-free. www.avg.com <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From islandradiosvc at aol.com Mon Nov 6 09:09:23 2017 From: islandradiosvc at aol.com (islandradiosvc at aol.com) Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2017 09:09:23 -0500 Subject: [NJARC] Opening a Simpson 269 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <15f91aa0d39-c0b-10976@webjas-vac233.srv.aolmail.net> Never seen a battery hold one shut.. take the handle bolts out, and also sometimes, the cases get stuck. The seperation point on that ?is up between the case shell, and the rear of the front panel. You can GENTLY tap the case wtih a soft implement to loosen it up. The batteries in that meter are at the bottom, so it is POSSIBLE leakage could stick the case shut...? ? In a message dated 11/6/2017 7:34:54 AM Eastern Standard Time, starbase89 at gmail.com writes: ? Just remember Reply = Poster Reply All = Everyone _________________________________________________________ Greetings Everyone! ? I picked up a very nice Simpson 269 VOM ?for $5 at the flea market yesterday. Seems to work perfectly for AC and DC volts, but I'd like to get inside and change out the battery to get full functionality out of it. I unscrewed the four screws on the back of it, but the back cover won't budge a millimeter. Am I missing something here? Is there a trick to it, or are my worst fears reality in that the battery let go and the resultant mess is what's holding it shut? ? Thanks in advance! Joe Giliberti Virus-free. www.avg.com ______________________________________________________________ NJARC mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ark at ar88.net Mon Nov 6 11:09:40 2017 From: ark at ar88.net (Al Klase) Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2017 11:09:40 -0500 Subject: [NJARC] New page on BAMA In-Reply-To: <15f8eeba545-c0a-3901@webjas-vab191.srv.aolmail.net> References: <15f8eeba545-c0a-3901@webjas-vab191.srv.aolmail.net> Message-ID: <493c6d97-33b4-f13f-aa51-65b7d48e4e66@ar88.net> Thanks Joe, The Boat Anchors Manual Archive is one of the true treasures of the Internet. You all should bookmark the BAMA front page: http://bama.edebris.com/manuals/ This lists the contents by manufacturer and/or subject. Joe's wonderful discover was the "ebooks" pages, hidden among dozens of others.? I didn't know this existed. Thanks again Joe! Al On 11/5/2017 8:22 PM, TrainBee via NJARC wrote: > Just remember > Reply = Poster > Reply All = Everyone > > _________________________________________________________ > > > I received this through one of may on-line groups. > > ??? BAMA now has a A-Z list of manuals / ebooks.? Here's the link:??? > http://bama.edebris.com/manuals/ebooks/ > > Regards, > Joe Devonshire > > > ______________________________________________________________ > NJARC mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- Al Klase ? 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If any members have "buyer's Remorse" from our Fall swapmeet, bring the item in and sell it before our meeting!Did you make your reservations yet for our 25th Anniversary Holiday Party?!? You need to get them in to Marv....ASAP?? See you all at the meeting...Richard Lee Pres. NJARC | | Virus-free. www.avast.com | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From trainbee at aol.com Mon Nov 6 14:18:32 2017 From: trainbee at aol.com (TrainBee) Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2017 14:18:32 -0500 Subject: [NJARC] New page on BAMA In-Reply-To: <493c6d97-33b4-f13f-aa51-65b7d48e4e66@ar88.net> Message-ID: <15f92c516d0-c0c-13028@webjas-vac081.srv.aolmail.net> Hi Al, I got it from the Drake group. I'll pass the thanks on to them. 73. Joe AB1YO -----Original Message----- From: Al Klase To: njarc Sent: Mon, Nov 6, 2017 1:39 pm Subject: Re: [NJARC] New page on BAMA Just remember Reply = Poster Reply All = Everyone _________________________________________________________ Thanks Joe, The Boat Anchors Manual Archive is one of the true treasures of the Internet. You all should bookmark the BAMA front page: http://bama.edebris.com/manuals/ This lists the contents by manufacturer and/or subject. Joe's wonderful discover was the "ebooks" pages, hidden among dozens of others. I didn't know this existed. Thanks again Joe! Al On 11/5/2017 8:22 PM, TrainBee via NJARC wrote: Just remember Reply = Poster Reply All = Everyone _________________________________________________________ I received this through one of may on-line groups. BAMA now has a A-Z list of manuals / ebooks. Here's the link: http://bama.edebris.com/manuals/ebooks/ Regards, Joe Devonshire ______________________________________________________________ NJARC mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- Al Klase ? N3FRQ Jersey City, NJ http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/ ______________________________________________________________ NJARC mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Joe's wonderful discover was the "ebooks" pages, hidden among dozens of others.? I didn't know this existed. Thanks again Joe! Al On 11/5/2017 8:22 PM, TrainBee via NJARC wrote: Just remember Reply = Poster Reply All = Everyone _________________________________________________________ I received this through one of may on-line groups. ??? BAMA now has a A-Z list of manuals / ebooks.? Here's the link:??? http://bama.edebris.com/manuals/ebooks/ Regards, Joe Devonshire ______________________________________________________________ NJARC mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- Al Klase ? N3FRQ Jersey City, NJ http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/ Just remember Reply = Poster Reply All = Everyone _________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ NJARC mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From louis2000 at att.net Mon Nov 6 22:54:45 2017 From: louis2000 at att.net (Louis) Date: Mon, 06 Nov 2017 22:54:45 -0500 Subject: [NJARC] Opening a Simpson 269 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <5A012E85.8080706@att.net> Hi Joe, I found a Simpson 260 series 7 this weekend for $3, gotta love estate sales. The D battery had leaked but the negative terminal can be repaired, thankfully the battery compartment was unaffected. Lots of info at http://www.simpson260.com/ "Use a 1/4-inch screwdriver to remove the four screws through the bottom of the case. Then remove the front panel assembly from the case. This assembly includes..." The manual is available at: www.simpson260.com/downloads/simpson_269-2_user_manual-1966.pdf njarc-request at mailman.qth.net wrote: > Send NJARC mailing list submissions to > njarc at mailman.qth.net > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > njarc-request at mailman.qth.net > > You can reach the person managing the list at > njarc-owner at mailman.qth.net > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of NJARC digest..." > > > Visit our web site - See http://www.njarc.org > _______________________________________________ > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. New page on BAMA (TrainBee) > 2. Opening a Simpson 269 (Joe Giliberti) > 3. Re: Opening a Simpson 269 (islandradiosvc at aol.com) > 4. Re: New page on BAMA (Al Klase) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 2 > Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2017 07:34:13 -0500 > From: Joe Giliberti > To: New Jersey Antique Radio Club > Subject: [NJARC] Opening a Simpson 269 > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Greetings Everyone! > > I picked up a very nice Simpson 269 VOM for $5 at the flea market > yesterday. Seems to work perfectly for AC and DC volts, but I'd like to get > inside and change out the battery to get full functionality out of it. I > unscrewed the four screws on the back of it, but the back cover won't budge > a millimeter. Am I missing something here? Is there a trick to it, or are > my worst fears reality in that the battery let go and the resultant mess is > what's holding it shut? > > Thanks in advance! > Joe Giliberti > > > Virus-free. > www.avg.com > > <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2017 09:09:23 -0500 > From: islandradiosvc at aol.com > To: starbase89 at gmail.com, njarc at mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [NJARC] Opening a Simpson 269 > Message-ID: <15f91aa0d39-c0b-10976 at webjas-vac233.srv.aolmail.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Never seen a battery hold one shut.. take the handle bolts out, and also sometimes, the cases get stuck. The seperation point on that ?is up between the case shell, and the rear of the front panel. You can GENTLY tap the case wtih a soft implement to loosen it up. The batteries in that meter are at the bottom, so it is POSSIBLE leakage could stick the case shut...? > ? > In a message dated 11/6/2017 7:34:54 AM Eastern Standard Time, starbase89 at gmail.com writes: > > ? > Just remember > Reply = Poster > Reply All = Everyone > > _________________________________________________________ > Greetings Everyone! > ? > I picked up a very nice Simpson 269 VOM ?for $5 at the flea market yesterday. Seems to work perfectly for AC and DC volts, but I'd like to get inside and change out the battery to get full functionality out of it. I unscrewed the four screws on the back of it, but the back cover won't budge a millimeter. Am I missing something here? Is there a trick to it, or are my worst fears reality in that the battery let go and the resultant mess is what's holding it shut? > ? > Thanks in advance! > Joe Giliberti > > Virus-free. www.avg.com > ______________________________________________________________ > NJARC mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2017 11:09:40 -0500 > From: Al Klase > To: njarc at mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [NJARC] New page on BAMA > Message-ID: <493c6d97-33b4-f13f-aa51-65b7d48e4e66 at ar88.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"; Format="flowed" > > Thanks Joe, > > The Boat Anchors Manual Archive is one of the true treasures of the > Internet. > > You all should bookmark the BAMA front page: > http://bama.edebris.com/manuals/ > This lists the contents by manufacturer and/or subject. > > Joe's wonderful discover was the "ebooks" pages, hidden among dozens of > others.? I didn't know this existed. > > Thanks again Joe! > > Al > > On 11/5/2017 8:22 PM, TrainBee via NJARC wrote: >> Just remember >> Reply = Poster >> Reply All = Everyone >> >> _________________________________________________________ >> >> >> I received this through one of may on-line groups. >> >> ??? BAMA now has a A-Z list of manuals / ebooks.? Here's the link:??? >> http://bama.edebris.com/manuals/ebooks/ >> >> Regards, >> Joe Devonshire >> >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> NJARC mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > From mbeeferman at cs.com Tue Nov 7 12:55:48 2017 From: mbeeferman at cs.com (mbeeferman at cs.com) Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2017 12:55:48 -0500 Subject: [NJARC] Need Capacitors for Wed. Workshop Message-ID: <15f979fbb9a-c0b-2963@webjas-vaa075.srv.aolmail.net> We are short on fresh capacitors and I need some to continue my work on the GE TV on the Wed. workday. I contacted Matt but I don't think I'll have them on time. For anyone attending Wed., could you bring (all axial, 630V): Six 0.1 Two 0.01 Two 0.047 I will replace them or reimburse you. Thanks, Marv -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mattr04 at hotmail.com Tue Nov 7 13:54:27 2017 From: mattr04 at hotmail.com (Matt Reynolds) Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2017 18:54:27 +0000 Subject: [NJARC] Need Capacitors for Wed. Workshop In-Reply-To: <15f979fbb9a-c0b-2963@webjas-vaa075.srv.aolmail.net> References: <15f979fbb9a-c0b-2963@webjas-vaa075.srv.aolmail.net> Message-ID: Marv\all, I don't recall being contacted in any way regarding your capacitor needs. This is the first I've heard of it. I'm not sure how you tried (phone, email), or when, but I'm not aware of it. If you attempted to call, I was alerted on Friday my voicemail box was full, and I have rectified that situation. Regardless, apologies for the breakdown, where ever it is. First, if someone is going down to the museum this week that will be passing through the Bridgewater\Raritan\Somerville area I can give you some caps to pass on to Marv. Second, as a non-retired, begrudgingly still employed out of necessity 8-5 M-F member of both the work force and the NJARC, I can't make it to Wednesday work days. My schedule is slowly freeing up where I can occasionally make it down to IA on weekends, but that's a recent development, and one I've yet to be able to partake in. I need you weekly, regular, "retired guys" to work with me when it comes to what values of capacitors are low in the museum stock. I do my best to make it to all meetings and events where the parts will be needed, and make it a point to fill up the boxes when I come down to repair clinics, but i have no insight into what projects you folks are working on for the RTM, or which devices club members are purchasing parts out of the club stock boxes that are left down there. Normally I assume if nobody complains, it's fine, so i'm concerned that it's been mentioned that you've had troubles contacting me and want to correct that. In the future, if one of the RTM\workshop regulars can just shoot me an email directly on what values the museum workshop boxes are low on, I can arrange to have them filled back up sooner than the usual "when there's a repair clinic\IA-based meeting" schedule I've been sticking to lately. Apologies if you were inconvenienced in any way. It's not my intention to create a bottleneck in any restoration efforts being carried out at the RTM workshop. With that said, let's work together- help me help you folks. Let me know what's low, and I'll make sure the bins are filled, and your efforts can be spent getting things up and running. Best Regards, Matt Matt Reynolds Capacitor Program Chairperson 567-204-3850 capacitors at njarc.org ________________________________ From: njarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net on behalf of Marv Beeferman via NJARC Sent: Tuesday, November 7, 2017 12:55:48 PM To: njarc at mailman.qth.net Subject: [NJARC] Need Capacitors for Wed. Workshop Just remember Reply = Poster Reply All = Everyone _________________________________________________________ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dino66 at optonline.net Tue Nov 7 14:19:59 2017 From: dino66 at optonline.net (Robert Bennett) Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2017 14:19:59 -0500 Subject: [NJARC] Need Capacitors for Wed. Workshop In-Reply-To: References: <15f979fbb9a-c0b-2963@webjas-vaa075.srv.aolmail.net> Message-ID: <196B0B22-1FDE-4287-A772-6B4FBCE527D4@optonline.net> Matt - When you get the chance, go ahead and put together Marv?s stuff, and I can bring it Friday night if you can?t make it. Let me know via e-mail or my cell. Bob Bennett > On Nov 7, 2017, at 1:54 PM, Matt Reynolds wrote: > > Just remember > Reply = Poster > Reply All = Everyone > > _________________________________________________________ > Marv\all, > > I don't recall being contacted in any way regarding your capacitor needs. This is the first I've heard of it. I'm not sure how you tried (phone, email), or when, but I'm not aware of it. If you attempted to call, I was alerted on Friday my voicemail box was full, and I have rectified that situation. Regardless, apologies for the breakdown, where ever it is. > > First, if someone is going down to the museum this week that will be passing through the Bridgewater\Raritan\Somerville area I can give you some caps to pass on to Marv. > > Second, as a non-retired, begrudgingly still employed out of necessity 8-5 M-F member of both the work force and the NJARC, I can't make it to Wednesday work days. My schedule is slowly freeing up where I can occasionally make it down to IA on weekends, but that's a recent development, and one I've yet to be able to partake in. > > I need you weekly, regular, "retired guys" to work with me when it comes to what values of capacitors are low in the museum stock. I do my best to make it to all meetings and events where the parts will be needed, and make it a point to fill up the boxes when I come down to repair clinics, but i have no insight into what projects you folks are working on for the RTM, or which devices club members are purchasing parts out of the club stock boxes that are left down there. Normally I assume if nobody complains, it's fine, so i'm concerned that it's been mentioned that you've had troubles contacting me and want to correct that. > > In the future, if one of the RTM\workshop regulars can just shoot me an email directly on what values the museum workshop boxes are low on, I can arrange to have them filled back up sooner than the usual "when there's a repair clinic\IA-based meeting" schedule I've been sticking to lately. > > Apologies if you were inconvenienced in any way. It's not my intention to create a bottleneck in any restoration efforts being carried out at the RTM workshop. With that said, let's work together- help me help you folks. Let me know what's low, and I'll make sure the bins are filled, and your efforts can be spent getting things up and running. > > Best Regards, > > Matt > > Matt Reynolds > Capacitor Program Chairperson > 567-204-3850 > capacitors at njarc.org > > > > From: njarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net > on behalf of Marv Beeferman via NJARC > > Sent: Tuesday, November 7, 2017 12:55:48 PM > To: njarc at mailman.qth.net > Subject: [NJARC] Need Capacitors for Wed. Workshop > > Just remember > Reply = Poster > Reply All = Everyone > > _________________________________________________________ > ______________________________________________________________ > NJARC mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ark at ar88.net Tue Nov 7 14:35:13 2017 From: ark at ar88.net (Al Klase) Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2017 14:35:13 -0500 Subject: [NJARC] Need Capacitors for Wed. Workshop In-Reply-To: <15f979fbb9a-c0b-2963@webjas-vaa075.srv.aolmail.net> References: <15f979fbb9a-c0b-2963@webjas-vaa075.srv.aolmail.net> Message-ID: <28a77e21-3aeb-4142-5455-836fbd85a296@ar88.net> Marv, Gotcha covered! You can just replace out of shop stock, when things catch up. See ya tomorrow, Al On 11/7/2017 12:55 PM, Marv Beeferman via NJARC wrote: > Just remember > Reply = Poster > Reply All = Everyone > > _________________________________________________________ > > > We are short on fresh capacitors and I need some to continue my work > on the GE TV on the Wed. workday.? I contacted Matt but I don't think > I'll have them on time.? For anyone attending Wed., could you bring > (all axial, 630V): > > Six 0.1 > Two 0.01 > Two 0.047 > > I will replace them or reimburse you. > > Thanks, > Marv > > > ______________________________________________________________ > NJARC mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- Al Klase ? 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For anyone attending Wed., could you bring (all axial, 630V): Six 0.1 Two 0.01 Two 0.047 I will replace them or reimburse you. Thanks, Marv? ______________________________________________________________ NJARC mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- Al Klase ? N3FRQ Jersey City, NJ http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From salb203 at aol.com Wed Nov 8 00:55:13 2017 From: salb203 at aol.com (Sal Brisindi) Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2017 00:55:13 -0500 Subject: [NJARC] Museum Need a Mixer Message-ID: Al, I have a few Radio Shack mixers. with VU meters, I'll donate one to the museum. 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URL: From n3ibx at verizon.net Wed Nov 8 08:03:49 2017 From: n3ibx at verizon.net (Joe Cro) Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2017 08:03:49 -0500 Subject: [NJARC] Museum Need a Mixer In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <15f9bbabb76-c08-9ad@webjas-vac196.srv.aolmail.net> Hello Sal and all, I should have one equal to the one that was already offered if you need it as well. Regards, Joe Cro N3IBX Joe Cro n3ibx at verizon.net -----Original Message----- From: Sal Brisindi via NJARC To: ark at ar88 net ; NJARC Sent: Wed, Nov 8, 2017 12:55 am Subject: Re: [NJARC] Museum Need a Mixer Just remember Reply = Poster Reply All = Everyone _________________________________________________________ Al, I have a few Radio Shack mixers. with VU meters, I'll donate one to the museum. Sal On November 7, 2017, at 3:21 PM, Al Klase wrote: Gang, I'm fed up with the lack of decent FM stations at the Museum, so I'm cobbling up one that we can control, and will have sufficient signal strength to run the old tube sets. I need a physically small stereo mixer. (We have a real one from a radio station, but it's 4 feet wide. NO ROOM!) Something like this Radio Crap DJ mixer will fill the bill. Needs to have a couple of stereo line inputs and VU meters of some sort. Unfortunately I use this one fairly often at home to make transcriptions.. What's laying around? Al -- Al Klase ? N3FRQ Jersey City, NJ http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/ ______________________________________________________________ NJARC mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jon at pcnet.com Wed Nov 8 08:11:29 2017 From: jon at pcnet.com (Jon Kummer) Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2017 08:11:29 -0500 Subject: [NJARC] Museum Need a Mixer In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I never use my KitchenAid. At 12:55 AM 11/8/2017, you wrote: >Just remember >Reply = Poster >Reply All = Everyone > >_________________________________________________________ > >Al, >I have a few Radio Shack mixers. with VU meters, >I'll donate one to the museum. > >Sal > > >On November 7, 2017, at 3:21 PM, Al Klase wrote: > > >Gang, > >I'm fed up with the lack of decent FM stations >at the Museum, so I'm cobbling up one that we >can control, and will have sufficient signal strength to run the old tube sets. > >I need a physically small stereo mixer.? (We >have a real one from a radio station, but it's 4 feet wide.? NO ROOM!) > >Something like this Radio Crap DJ mixer will fill the bill. > >[] > > >Needs to have a couple of stereo line inputs and >VU meters of some sort.? Unfortunately I use >this one fairly often at home to make transcriptions.. > >What's laying around? > >Al > >-- >Al Klase ? N3FRQ >Jersey City, NJ > >http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/ > >______________________________________________________________ >NJARC mailing list >Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net > >This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mattr04 at hotmail.com Wed Nov 8 08:24:49 2017 From: mattr04 at hotmail.com (Matt Reynolds) Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2017 13:24:49 +0000 Subject: [NJARC] Need Capacitors for Wed. Workshop In-Reply-To: <65qukdnxnv31e72ogoeus72a.1510120372440@email.android.com> References: <65qukdnxnv31e72ogoeus72a.1510120372440@email.android.com> Message-ID: Sal, I'm hoping someone that shows up at IA today can give me a rough idea of what values we were low on. As I mentioned in my original reply, nobody has been relaying the stock levels of the parts, so I've been assuming all was well. I am planning on going through the boxes Friday at the meeting and filling them up, but I'm hoping someone who will be there today can give me a rough idea of what we are low on in case more need to be ordered. I'll bring all extra stock of all values I have and will fill them up accordingly. The cap boxes will be there Friday night at the meeting as per usual as well for any other members that need to buy caps. 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Suhaka) Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2017 11:48:21 -0500 Subject: [NJARC] Sony Radio Speaker Question 3.2 Ohm vs 8 Ohm Message-ID: <5A05D855.8080807@poetworld.net> I have a Sony portable transistor radio with a bad speaker in need of replacement. The speaker is four inches diameter, 8 ohms, 2 watts. In my junk box I have a four inch speaker, 3.2 ohms, 3 watts. I tested the junk box speaker with the radio and it seems to work OK. Can anyone tell me if there might be some problem in the long run by using the 3.2 ohm junk box speaker in place of the original 8 ohm speaker? It would be nice to know before I install the speaker (looks like I will have to use hot glue), slip in five pot and switch sliders and button up the whole thing with a bunch of screws. Regards, Ed S. N2COV --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus From ark at ar88.net Fri Nov 10 12:36:00 2017 From: ark at ar88.net (Al Klase) Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2017 12:36:00 -0500 Subject: [NJARC] Sony Radio Speaker Question 3.2 Ohm vs 8 Ohm In-Reply-To: <5A05D855.8080807@poetworld.net> References: <5A05D855.8080807@poetworld.net> Message-ID: <551f50c8-a92d-c139-e739-2b427d7b947e@ar88.net> Hi Ed, Impedance matching is a lot like horse shoes and hand grenades.? You only need to come close. You'll have slightly reduced maximum power output, but you'd have to go into the lab to detect that fact. Use the 3.2. Al On 11/10/2017 11:48 AM, E. Suhaka wrote: > Just remember > Reply = Poster > Reply All = Everyone > > _________________________________________________________ > I have a Sony portable transistor radio with a bad speaker in need of > replacement.? The speaker is four inches diameter, 8 ohms, 2 watts. In > my junk box I have a four inch speaker, 3.2 ohms, 3 watts.? I tested > the junk box speaker with the radio and it seems to work OK.? Can > anyone tell me if there might be some problem in the long run by using > the 3.2 ohm junk box speaker in place of the original 8 ohm speaker?? > It would be nice to know before I install the speaker (looks like I > will have to use hot glue), slip in five pot and switch sliders and > button up the whole thing with a bunch of screws. > > Regards, > > Ed S. > N2COV > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > https://www.avast.com/antivirus > > ______________________________________________________________ > NJARC mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- Al Klase ? N3FRQ Jersey City, NJ http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: cdddjajaiddbmljm.png Type: image/png Size: 21030 bytes Desc: not available URL: From rjlfirst at msn.com Fri Nov 10 16:05:55 2017 From: rjlfirst at msn.com (Rich L.) Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2017 21:05:55 +0000 Subject: [NJARC] Sony Radio Speaker Question 3.2 Ohm vs 8 Ohm In-Reply-To: <5A05D855.8080807@poetworld.net> References: <5A05D855.8080807@poetworld.net> Message-ID: Ed, you can get more distortion at high volume levels and your battery life will be reduced due to the higher peak currents in the audio output stage. But if it sounds good, use it! Rich -----Original Message----- From: njarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:njarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of E. Suhaka Sent: Friday, November 10, 2017 11:48 AM To: New Jersey Antique Radio Club Subject: [NJARC] Sony Radio Speaker Question 3.2 Ohm vs 8 Ohm Just remember Reply = Poster Reply All = Everyone _________________________________________________________ I have a Sony portable transistor radio with a bad speaker in need of replacement. The speaker is four inches diameter, 8 ohms, 2 watts. In my junk box I have a four inch speaker, 3.2 ohms, 3 watts. I tested the junk box speaker with the radio and it seems to work OK. Can anyone tell me if there might be some problem in the long run by using the 3.2 ohm junk box speaker in place of the original 8 ohm speaker? It would be nice to know before I install the speaker (looks like I will have to use hot glue), slip in five pot and switch sliders and button up the whole thing with a bunch of screws. Regards, Ed S. N2COV --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ______________________________________________________________ NJARC mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html From cblanding at comcast.net Sat Nov 11 07:14:02 2017 From: cblanding at comcast.net (Charles Blanding) Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2017 07:14:02 -0500 Subject: [NJARC] Sony Radio Speaker Question 3.2 Ohm vs 8 Ohm In-Reply-To: References: <5A05D855.8080807@poetworld.net> Message-ID: <000901d35ae6$90739c30$b15ad490$@comcast.net> If the radio has an output transformer the lower impedance will make little difference since the speaker is somewhat isolated from the output stage. If the radio is direct coupled though, Rich made a valid point about the possible effects. -----Original Message----- From: njarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:njarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Rich L. Sent: Friday, November 10, 2017 4:06 PM To: 'E. Suhaka'; 'New Jersey Antique Radio Club' Subject: Re: [NJARC] Sony Radio Speaker Question 3.2 Ohm vs 8 Ohm Just remember Reply = Poster Reply All = Everyone _________________________________________________________ Ed, you can get more distortion at high volume levels and your battery life will be reduced due to the higher peak currents in the audio output stage. But if it sounds good, use it! Rich -----Original Message----- From: njarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:njarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of E. Suhaka Sent: Friday, November 10, 2017 11:48 AM To: New Jersey Antique Radio Club Subject: [NJARC] Sony Radio Speaker Question 3.2 Ohm vs 8 Ohm Just remember Reply = Poster Reply All = Everyone _________________________________________________________ I have a Sony portable transistor radio with a bad speaker in need of replacement. The speaker is four inches diameter, 8 ohms, 2 watts. In my junk box I have a four inch speaker, 3.2 ohms, 3 watts. I tested the junk box speaker with the radio and it seems to work OK. Can anyone tell me if there might be some problem in the long run by using the 3.2 ohm junk box speaker in place of the original 8 ohm speaker? It would be nice to know before I install the speaker (looks like I will have to use hot glue), slip in five pot and switch sliders and button up the whole thing with a bunch of screws. Regards, Ed S. N2COV --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ______________________________________________________________ NJARC mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ NJARC mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html From cblanding at comcast.net Sat Nov 11 07:21:32 2017 From: cblanding at comcast.net (Charles Blanding) Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2017 07:21:32 -0500 Subject: [NJARC] Sony Radio Speaker Question 3.2 Ohm vs 8 Ohm In-Reply-To: References: <5A05D855.8080807@poetworld.net> Message-ID: <000a01d35ae7$9cc35ab0$d64a1010$@comcast.net> By the way, if the radio has a direct coupled output stage, a 4.7 ohm 1 watt resistor in series with the 3.2 ohm speaker will give almost a perfect match for the 8 ohm radio. The volume will be reduced 50%, but most of these radios have so much gain that they go into clipping at half volume or more anyway. Try it and see. -----Original Message----- From: njarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:njarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Rich L. Sent: Friday, November 10, 2017 4:06 PM To: 'E. Suhaka'; 'New Jersey Antique Radio Club' Subject: Re: [NJARC] Sony Radio Speaker Question 3.2 Ohm vs 8 Ohm Just remember Reply = Poster Reply All = Everyone _________________________________________________________ Ed, you can get more distortion at high volume levels and your battery life will be reduced due to the higher peak currents in the audio output stage. But if it sounds good, use it! Rich -----Original Message----- From: njarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:njarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of E. Suhaka Sent: Friday, November 10, 2017 11:48 AM To: New Jersey Antique Radio Club Subject: [NJARC] Sony Radio Speaker Question 3.2 Ohm vs 8 Ohm Just remember Reply = Poster Reply All = Everyone _________________________________________________________ I have a Sony portable transistor radio with a bad speaker in need of replacement. The speaker is four inches diameter, 8 ohms, 2 watts. In my junk box I have a four inch speaker, 3.2 ohms, 3 watts. I tested the junk box speaker with the radio and it seems to work OK. Can anyone tell me if there might be some problem in the long run by using the 3.2 ohm junk box speaker in place of the original 8 ohm speaker? It would be nice to know before I install the speaker (looks like I will have to use hot glue), slip in five pot and switch sliders and button up the whole thing with a bunch of screws. Regards, Ed S. N2COV --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ______________________________________________________________ NJARC mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ NJARC mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html From dave.sica at njarc.org Sat Nov 11 11:19:42 2017 From: dave.sica at njarc.org (David Sica) Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2017 11:19:42 -0500 Subject: [NJARC] Sony Radio Speaker Question 3.2 Ohm vs 8 Ohm In-Reply-To: <000a01d35ae7$9cc35ab0$d64a1010$@comcast.net> References: <5A05D855.8080807@poetworld.net> <000a01d35ae7$9cc35ab0$d64a1010$@comcast.net> Message-ID: Speaker impedance also varies fairly wildly with frequency. The rating is a "nominal" one that's likely only true at a specified frequency or perhaps few scattered frequencies. Virus-free. www.avast.com <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> New Jersey Antique Radio Club On Sat, Nov 11, 2017 at 7:21 AM, Charles Blanding wrote: > Just remember > Reply = Poster > Reply All = Everyone > > _________________________________________________________ > By the way, if the radio has a direct coupled output stage, a 4.7 ohm 1 > watt > resistor in series with the 3.2 ohm speaker will give almost a perfect > match > for the 8 ohm radio. The volume will be reduced 50%, but most of these > radios have so much gain that they go into clipping at half volume or more > anyway. Try it and see. > > -----Original Message----- > From: njarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:njarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] > On Behalf Of Rich L. > Sent: Friday, November 10, 2017 4:06 PM > To: 'E. Suhaka'; 'New Jersey Antique Radio Club' > Subject: Re: [NJARC] Sony Radio Speaker Question 3.2 Ohm vs 8 Ohm > > Just remember > Reply = Poster > Reply All = Everyone > > _________________________________________________________ > Ed, you can get more distortion at high volume levels and your battery life > will be reduced due to the higher peak currents in the audio output stage. > But if it sounds good, use it! > > Rich > > -----Original Message----- > From: njarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:njarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] > On Behalf Of E. Suhaka > Sent: Friday, November 10, 2017 11:48 AM > To: New Jersey Antique Radio Club > Subject: [NJARC] Sony Radio Speaker Question 3.2 Ohm vs 8 Ohm > > Just remember > Reply = Poster > Reply All = Everyone > > _________________________________________________________ > I have a Sony portable transistor radio with a bad speaker in need of > replacement. The speaker is four inches diameter, 8 ohms, 2 watts. > In my junk box I have a four inch speaker, 3.2 ohms, 3 watts. I tested the > junk box speaker with the radio and it seems to work OK. Can anyone tell > me > if there might be some problem in the long run by using the 3.2 ohm junk > box > speaker in place of the original 8 ohm speaker? It would be nice to know > before I install the speaker (looks like I will have to use hot glue), slip > in five pot and switch sliders and button up the whole thing with a bunch > of > screws. > > Regards, > > Ed S. > N2COV > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > https://www.avast.com/antivirus > > ______________________________________________________________ > NJARC mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > ______________________________________________________________ > NJARC mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > ______________________________________________________________ > NJARC mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Sent from Bob's iPhone > On Nov 11, 2017, at 11:13 PM, William S Zukowski wrote: > > Just remember > Reply = Poster > Reply All = Everyone > > _________________________________________________________ > Road trip anyone? > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Console-Radios/112630627200?hash=item1a394efb80:g:IXYAAOSwEEBZ~2XZ > > Bill Zukowski > ______________________________________________________________ > NJARC mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html From radiograveyard at aol.com Sun Nov 12 01:12:44 2017 From: radiograveyard at aol.com (radiograveyard at aol.com) Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2017 01:12:44 -0500 Subject: [NJARC] Consoles Message-ID: <15faedbd6e9-c0e-f92d@webjas-vae008.srv.aolmail.net> Come to Ottsville many more and way cheaper and closer.Pete radiograveyard at aol.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Magoun, Ph.D., Outreach Historian IEEE History Center Samuel C. Williams Library 3rd Floor Stevens Institute of Technology 1 Castle Point Terrace Hoboken NJ 07030-5991 USA +1 732-981-3414 a.b.magoun at ieee.org www.ethw.org @IEEEHistory www.ieee.org/history_center IEEE - Advancing Technology for Humanity -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Chitose6970 at poetworld.net Sun Nov 12 14:19:31 2017 From: Chitose6970 at poetworld.net (E. Suhaka) Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2017 14:19:31 -0500 Subject: [NJARC] Sony Radio Speaker Question 3.2 Ohm vs 8 Ohm In-Reply-To: <5A05D855.8080807@poetworld.net> References: <5A05D855.8080807@poetworld.net> Message-ID: <5A089EC3.6060409@poetworld.net> Al, Rich, Charles, Dave Thanks to all of you for your replies. I will use the speaker that I have. I can't decide if Sony deliberately or unintentionally made a speaker replacement necessary. In the back of the radio, an ICF-2001, is a support post near the battery compartment. One corner of the speaker's frame is screwed to the post. It appears that on final assembly at the factory the front of the speaker was glued to the inside front of the radio (or could be that over the years something about the speaker made it stick). Anyway, the speaker was screwed to the back of the case and stuck to the front of the case. Even if I realized that this was the situation when I was opening it I doubt if I could have gained enough access to removed the screw from the back or free the speaker from the front. The result was that the speaker cone was ripped from the speaker frame in prying open the case. On YouTube there is a repair video of this same radio and it can be seen that the same thing happened to that one. Thank you Sony. Regards, Ed N2COV On 11/10/2017 11:48 AM, E. Suhaka wrote: > Just remember > Reply = Poster > Reply All = Everyone > > _________________________________________________________ > I have a Sony portable transistor radio with a bad speaker in need of > replacement. The speaker is four inches diameter, 8 ohms, 2 watts. In > my junk box I have a four inch speaker, 3.2 ohms, 3 watts. I tested the > junk box speaker with the radio and it seems to work OK. Can anyone > tell me if there might be some problem in the long run by using the 3.2 > ohm junk box speaker in place of the original 8 ohm speaker? It would > be nice to know before I install the speaker (looks like I will have to > use hot glue), slip in five pot and switch sliders and button up the > whole thing with a bunch of screws. > > Regards, > > Ed S. > N2COV > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > https://www.avast.com/antivirus > > ______________________________________________________________ > NJARC mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > From ftldny at gmail.com Sun Nov 12 17:21:45 2017 From: ftldny at gmail.com (Bill Burns) Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2017 17:21:45 -0500 Subject: [NJARC] First "Story of Television" on TV 1947 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Thanks for this interesting link, Alex. I've downloaded the video to watch on my 65" 4K flat screen TV! Bill On 11/12/2017 2:14 PM, Alex Magoun wrote: > This digitized kinescope was tweeted as the only surviving episode of > NBC's Eyewitness program from 1947. I started watching just to see what > TV production looked like in a year when RCA sold something under > 200,000 TV sets. Imagine my surprise when the show's feature is a series > of recreations and re-enactments of landmarks in TV development starting > in 1873 and working forward from there.? Needless to say, John Logie > Baird and Philo Farnsworth need not apply, but in any case you should > appreciate some of the props and the expensively dressed sets. 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Jackson, NJ https://cnj.craigslist.org/for/d/ham-radio-equipment/6383844676.htm CRT tube? https://images.craigslist.org/01313_gv1VACbPUl5_600x450.jpg From joeconnor53 at yahoo.com Mon Nov 13 23:40:20 2017 From: joeconnor53 at yahoo.com (Joe Connor) Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2017 04:40:20 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [NJARC] Ham radio gear, Craig's In-Reply-To: <5A0A5E96.2030909@att.net> References: <5A0A5E96.2030909@att.net> Message-ID: <183966444.1521735.1510634420884@mail.yahoo.com> That link didn't work, Louis. Let's see if this one does. https://cnj.craigslist.org/for/d/ham-radio-equipment/6383844676.html Joe Connor On Monday, November 13, 2017 10:15 PM, Louis wrote: Just remember Reply = Poster Reply All = Everyone _________________________________________________________ In case anyone's interested, 11/12 posting. 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Radiowild! > On Nov 17, 2017, at 9:17 AM, William Overbeck via NJARC wrote: > > Just remember > Reply = Poster > Reply All = Everyone > > _________________________________________________________ > Scientist: We?ve finally taught a dog Morse Code > > Dog: {taps paw} > > Me: what did it say? > > Scientist: ?woof? > ______________________________________________________________ > NJARC mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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How do most cigarettes taste? > > Sparky ?Ruff? > > From ?Monty Python? > > My dog has no nose! > > Well, how does he smell? > > Terrible! > > My Friday Dog Jokes! > Radiowild! > > > On Nov 17, 2017, at 9:17 AM, William Overbeck via NJARC < > njarc at mailman.qth.net> wrote: > > Just remember > Reply = Poster > Reply All = Everyone > > _________________________________________________________ > Scientist: We?ve finally taught a dog Morse CodeDog: {taps paw}Me: what > did it say? > *Scientist: ?woof?* > ______________________________________________________________ > NJARC mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > NJARC mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Sparky ?Ruff? >From ?Monty Python? My dog has no nose! Well, how does he smell? Terrible! My Friday Dog Jokes! Radiowild! On Nov 17, 2017, at 9:17 AM, William Overbeck via NJARC wrote: Just remember Reply = Poster Reply All = Everyone _________________________________________________________ Scientist: We?ve finally taught adog Morse Code Dog: {taps paw} Me: what did it say? 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Time to find one for him. > > 73, John Dilks, K2TQN > Having fun smelling hot rosin and solder again.______________________________________________________________ > NJARC mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth .net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From radiorich at prodigy.net Mon Nov 27 16:02:12 2017 From: radiorich at prodigy.net (RICHARD LEE) Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2017 21:02:12 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [NJARC] NJARC 25th Anniversary Holiday Party Reservations References: <651119725.3120755.1511816532606.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <651119725.3120755.1511816532606@mail.yahoo.com> Greetings Fellow Enthusiasts,? It's Just 19 days away!...Our 25th Anniversary Holiday Party, at the beautiful West Lake Golf & Country Club, in Jackson, N.J. PLEASE get your reservations into Marv....ASAP!? Richard Lee Pres. NJARC | | Virus-free. www.avast.com | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ark at ar88.net Mon Nov 27 19:33:53 2017 From: ark at ar88.net (Al Klase) Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2017 19:33:53 -0500 Subject: [NJARC] $5 FM Radio Station Message-ID: Gang, I've been frustrated by the comparatively poor performance of tube-based FM radios for a long time.? This is especially true in fringe areas, like the Museum.?? The Atlantic Highlands lie between us and the Empire State building, about a 50 mile path.? Our Fisher Model 90 on a 4-element Yagi is just starting to hear WBGO acceptably, now that the leaves are coming off the trees.? So I want to provide a local signal with appropriate programming. Found these on E-bay: 2 inches wide. About 30 mW out., stereo,? pretty much broadcast quality, covers the house will with a 25-inch whip, runs off a PC or mobile device with on a single USB connection for audio and power. There are some tricks. Let me know if you're interested, and I'll write some of this stuff up. Otherwise, I understand. Regards, Al -- Al Klase ? N3FRQ Jersey City, NJ http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: front USB light lo-res.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 352845 bytes Desc: not available URL: From klancer2 at comcast.net Mon Nov 27 21:33:16 2017 From: klancer2 at comcast.net (Klancer) Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2017 21:33:16 -0500 Subject: [NJARC] $5 FM Radio Station In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8C7EBBE2-DAC0-491B-8723-4B136860C37C@comcast.net> Why not? Get me one too Harry K On November 27, 2017 7:33:53 PM EST, Al Klase wrote: >Just remember >Reply = Poster >Reply All = Everyone > >_________________________________________________________ -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dino66 at optonline.net Mon Nov 27 21:53:35 2017 From: dino66 at optonline.net (Robert Bennett) Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2017 21:53:35 -0500 Subject: [NJARC] $5 FM Radio Station In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: For 5 bucks, sign me up! Bob Bennett > On Nov 27, 2017, at 7:33 PM, Al Klase wrote: > > Just remember > Reply = Poster > Reply All = Everyone > > _________________________________________________________ > Gang, > > I've been frustrated by the comparatively poor performance of tube-based FM radios for a long time. This is especially true in fringe areas, like the Museum. The Atlantic Highlands lie between us and the Empire State building, about a 50 mile path. Our Fisher Model 90 on a 4-element Yagi is just starting to hear WBGO acceptably, now that the leaves are coming off the trees. So I want to provide a local signal with appropriate programming. > > Found these on E-bay: > > > > 2 inches wide. > > About 30 mW out., stereo, pretty much broadcast quality, covers the house will with a 25-inch whip, runs off a PC or mobile device with on a single USB connection for audio and power. > > There are some tricks. > > Let me know if you're interested, and I'll write some of this stuff up. > > Otherwise, I understand. > > Regards, > Al > -- > Al Klase ? N3FRQ > Jersey City, NJ > http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/ > > ______________________________________________________________ > NJARC mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From n3ibx at verizon.net Mon Nov 27 22:04:02 2017 From: n3ibx at verizon.net (Joe Cro) Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2017 22:04:02 -0500 Subject: [NJARC] $5 FM Radio Station In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <1600094cf87-1da3-5797@webjas-vad137.srv.aolmail.net> Count me in too. For only $5, I'm SOLD! Joe Cro n3ibx at verizon.net -----Original Message----- From: Robert Bennett To: Al Klase Cc: NJARC Sent: Mon, Nov 27, 2017 9:53 pm Subject: Re: [NJARC] $5 FM Radio Station Just remember Reply = Poster Reply All = Everyone _________________________________________________________ For 5 bucks, sign me up! Bob Bennett On Nov 27, 2017, at 7:33 PM, Al Klase wrote: Just remember Reply = Poster Reply All = Everyone _________________________________________________________ Gang, I've been frustrated by the comparatively poor performance of tube-based FM radios for a long time. This is especially true in fringe areas, like the Museum. The Atlantic Highlands lie between us and the Empire State building, about a 50 mile path. Our Fisher Model 90 on a 4-element Yagi is just starting to hear WBGO acceptably, now that the leaves are coming off the trees. So I want to provide a local signal with appropriate programming. Found these on E-bay: 2 inches wide. About 30 mW out., stereo, pretty much broadcast quality, covers the house will with a 25-inch whip, runs off a PC or mobile device with on a single USB connection for audio and power. There are some tricks. Let me know if you're interested, and I'll write some of this stuff up. Otherwise, I understand. Regards, Al -- Al Klase ? N3FRQ Jersey City, NJ http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/ ______________________________________________________________ NJARC mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ NJARC mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Bill On 11/27/2017 7:33 PM, Al Klase wrote: > Just remember > Reply = Poster > Reply All = Everyone > > _________________________________________________________ > > > Gang, > > I've been frustrated by the comparatively poor performance of > tube-based FM radios for a long time.? This is especially true in > fringe areas, like the Museum.?? The Atlantic Highlands lie between us > and the Empire State building, about a 50 mile path. Our Fisher Model > 90 on a 4-element Yagi is just starting to hear WBGO acceptably, now > that the leaves are coming off the trees.? So I want to provide a > local signal with appropriate programming. > > Found these on E-bay: > > *----------PAUSE??* > > 2 inches wide. > > About 30 mW out., stereo,? pretty much broadcast quality, covers the > house will with a 25-inch whip, runs off a PC or mobile device with on > a single USB connection for audio and power. > > There are some tricks. > > Let me know if you're interested, and I'll write some of this stuff up. > > Otherwise, I understand. > > Regards, > Al > -- > Al Klase ? N3FRQ > Jersey City, NJ > http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/ > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > NJARC mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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I think I'll hot-melt glue it to something. Hard to get sufficient drive to achieve full modulation from some mobile devices. Need to monitor off the air to set up input level. *Bill;* Frequency response (pre-emphasis) seem to be OK.? There is a switchable option supporting two frequency ranges, and I suspect they switch pre-emphasis accordingly. In Chinglish:Closed campus radio87.0MHz-108.0MHz, open campus radio76.0MHz-108.0MHz The 76 MHZ is the Japanese standard.? That should be 50uS preemp. What else? Al On 11/28/2017 10:00 AM, William S Zukowski wrote: > Just remember > Reply = Poster > Reply All = Everyone > > _________________________________________________________ > > > All of the lower priced FM transmitters I've seen are set for 50 us > pre-emphasis, not 75 as used in this country resulting is a loss of > highs.? Depending on your requirements, this may not be an issue. > > I purchased two low power FM transmitters for re-broadcasting XM and > the music channel from my cable TV around the house.? Turning up the > treble on the receive end helps, but I'd still like to be able to > reset the pre-emphasis.? With my two transmitters, this is not easily > accomplished. > > A "Pause" button on a FM transmitter?? > > All that being said, if you're putting together a bulk order, I'll go > for one too.? Can never have too much stuff!? Thaks AL. > > Bill > > > > On 11/27/2017 7:33 PM, Al Klase wrote: >> Just remember >> Reply = Poster >> Reply All = Everyone >> >> _________________________________________________________ >> >> >> Gang, >> >> I've been frustrated by the comparatively poor performance of >> tube-based FM radios for a long time.? This is especially true in >> fringe areas, like the Museum.?? The Atlantic Highlands lie between >> us and the Empire State building, about a 50 mile path. Our Fisher >> Model 90 on a 4-element Yagi is just starting to hear WBGO >> acceptably, now that the leaves are coming off the trees. So I want >> to provide a local signal with appropriate programming. >> >> Found these on E-bay: >> >> *----------PAUSE??* >> >> 2 inches wide. >> >> About 30 mW out., stereo,? pretty much broadcast quality, covers the >> house will with a 25-inch whip, runs off a PC or mobile device with >> on a single USB connection for audio and power. >> >> There are some tricks. >> >> Let me know if you're interested, and I'll write some of this stuff up. >> >> Otherwise, I understand. >> >> Regards, >> Al >> -- >> Al Klase ? N3FRQ >> Jersey City, NJ >> http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/ >> >> >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> NJARC mailing list >> Home:http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc >> Help:http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post:mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by:http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list:http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > NJARC mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- Al Klase ? N3FRQ Jersey City, NJ http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Hard to get sufficient drive to achieve full modulation from some mobile devices. Need to monitor off the air to set up input level. Bill; Frequency response (pre-emphasis) seem to be OK.? There is a switchable option supporting two frequency ranges, and I suspect they switch pre-emphasis accordingly. In Chinglish: Closed campus radio87.0MHz-108.0MHz, open campus radio76.0MHz-108.0MHz The 76 MHZ is the Japanese standard.? That should be 50uS preemp. What else? Al On 11/28/2017 10:00 AM, William S Zukowski wrote: Just remember Reply = Poster Reply All = Everyone _________________________________________________________ All of the lower priced FM transmitters I've seen are set for 50 us pre-emphasis, not 75 as used in this country resulting is a loss of highs.? Depending on your requirements, this may not be an issue. I purchased two low power FM transmitters for re-broadcasting XM and the music channel from my cable TV around the house.? Turning up the treble on the receive end helps, but I'd still like to be able to reset the pre-emphasis.? With my two transmitters, this is not easily accomplished. A "Pause" button on a FM transmitter?? All that being said, if you're putting together a bulk order, I'll go for one too.? Can never have too much stuff!? Thaks AL. Bill On 11/27/2017 7:33 PM, Al Klase wrote: Just remember Reply = Poster Reply All = Everyone _________________________________________________________ Gang, I've been frustrated by the comparatively poor performance of tube-based FM radios for a long time.? This is especially true in fringe areas, like the Museum.?? The Atlantic Highlands lie between us and the Empire State building, about a 50 mile path.? Our Fisher Model 90 on a 4-element Yagi is just starting to hear WBGO acceptably, now that the leaves are coming off the trees.? So I want to provide a local signal with appropriate programming. Found these on E-bay: ? ----------PAUSE?? 2 inches wide. About 30 mW out., stereo,? pretty much broadcast quality, covers the house will with a 25-inch whip, runs off a PC or mobile device with on a single USB connection for audio and power. There are some tricks. Let me know if you're interested, and I'll write some of this stuff up. Otherwise, I understand. Regards, Al -- Al Klase ? N3FRQ Jersey City, NJ http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/ ______________________________________________________________ NJARC mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ NJARC mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- Al Klase ? N3FRQ Jersey City, NJ http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Tnxs, Warren KD2NIX On Nov 28, 2017, at 9:04 PM, njarc-request at mailman.qth.net wrote: > Send NJARC mailing list submissions to > njarc at mailman.qth.net > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > njarc-request at mailman.qth.net > > You can reach the person managing the list at > njarc-owner at mailman.qth.net > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of NJARC digest..." > Visit our web site - See http://www.njarc.org > _______________________________________________ > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: $5 FM Radio Station (Sal Brisindi) > 2. FM Station Progress (Al Klase) > > From: Sal Brisindi > Subject: Re: [NJARC] $5 FM Radio Station > Date: November 28, 2017 at 2:12:57 PM EST > To: "ark at ar88 net" , "njarc at mailman qth. net" > > > Al, > Order me a case of 10... Only kidding, I already ordered one last night... > > Sal > > > > On November 28, 2017, at 12:50 PM, Al Klase wrote: > > > Bill and The Gang, > > I was mostly trying to stimulate discussion, not go into business. I guess a group buy might be possible, but would have to be a couple of buck more to cover inevitable left overs. Might also get some micro-USB and 3.5mm to 3.5mm stereo cables if folks don't have them. Feedback needed! > > The unit I have is: HERE > > There is some almost understandable tech info HERE > > Problems so far: > > No convenient way to mount the sucker. I think I'll hot-melt glue it to something. > Hard to get sufficient drive to achieve full modulation from some mobile devices. > Need to monitor off the air to set up input level. > > Bill; > > Frequency response (pre-emphasis) seem to be OK. There is a switchable option supporting two frequency ranges, and I suspect they switch pre-emphasis accordingly. > > In Chinglish: Closed campus radio87.0MHz-108.0MHz, open campus radio76.0MHz-108.0MHz > > The 76 MHZ is the Japanese standard. That should be 50uS preemp. > > What else? > > Al > > > On 11/28/2017 10:00 AM, William S Zukowski wrote: >> Just remember >> Reply = Poster >> Reply All = Everyone >> >> _________________________________________________________ >> >> >> All of the lower priced FM transmitters I've seen are set for 50 us pre-emphasis, not 75 as used in this country resulting is a loss of highs. Depending on your requirements, this may not be an issue. >> >> I purchased two low power FM transmitters for re-broadcasting XM and the music channel from my cable TV around the house. Turning up the treble on the receive end helps, but I'd still like to be able to reset the pre-emphasis. With my two transmitters, this is not easily accomplished. >> >> A "Pause" button on a FM transmitter?? >> >> All that being said, if you're putting together a bulk order, I'll go for one too. Can never have too much stuff! Thaks AL. >> >> Bill >> >> >> >> On 11/27/2017 7:33 PM, Al Klase wrote: >>> Just remember >>> Reply = Poster >>> Reply All = Everyone >>> >>> _________________________________________________________ >>> >>> >>> Gang, >>> >>> I've been frustrated by the comparatively poor performance of tube-based FM radios for a long time. This is especially true in fringe areas, like the Museum. The Atlantic Highlands lie between us and the Empire State building, about a 50 mile path. Our Fisher Model 90 on a 4-element Yagi is just starting to hear WBGO acceptably, now that the leaves are coming off the trees. So I want to provide a local signal with appropriate programming. >>> >>> Found these on E-bay: >>> >>> ----------PAUSE?? >>> >>> 2 inches wide. >>> >>> About 30 mW out., stereo, pretty much broadcast quality, covers the house will with a 25-inch whip, runs off a PC or mobile device with on a single USB connection for audio and power. >>> >>> There are some tricks. >>> >>> Let me know if you're interested, and I'll write some of this stuff up. >>> >>> Otherwise, I understand. >>> >>> Regards, >>> Al >>> -- >>> Al Klase ? N3FRQ >>> Jersey City, NJ >>> http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/ >>> >>> >>> >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> NJARC mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> >> >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> NJARC mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > -- > Al Klase ? N3FRQ > Jersey City, NJ > http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/ > > > > > From: Al Klase > Subject: [NJARC] FM Station Progress > Date: November 28, 2017 at 9:04:16 PM EST > To: NJARC at MAILMAN.QTH.NET > > > FM Followers, > > I hot-glued the transmitter to a piece of perf board: > > > > Mounted it in a Pomona box that surely cost 3 or 4 times as much as the TX: > > > > Power and audio via USB from my office PC. > > Hooked it to my homebrew disk-cone antenna in the attic. (aprox. 100 feet of coax.) Quick survey showed it covers the neighborhood for about 100 yards before co-channel interference from WRHU, in Hempstead, 25 miles, 500 watts, takes over. > > I'm declaring this a success. > > Al > -- > Al Klase ? N3FRQ > Jersey City, NJ > http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/ > > > > _______________________________________________ > NJARC mailing list > NJARC at mailman.qth.net > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Al On 11/28/2017 11:19 PM, dockbrn via NJARC wrote: > Just remember > Reply = Poster > Reply All = Everyone > > _________________________________________________________ > > > Question for yah, How is the quality of the audio? > Tnxs, Warren ?KD2NIX > > On Nov 28, 2017, at 9:04 PM, njarc-request at mailman.qth.net > wrote: > >> Send NJARC mailing list submissions to >> njarc at mailman.qth.net >> >> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc >> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to >> njarc-request at mailman.qth.net >> >> You can reach the person managing the list at >> njarc-owner at mailman.qth.net >> >> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >> than "Re: Contents of NJARC digest..." >> Visit our web site - Seehttp://www.njarc.org >> _______________________________________________ >> Today's Topics: >> >> ??1. Re: $5 FM Radio Station (Sal Brisindi) >> ??2. FM Station Progress (Al Klase) >> >> *From:*Sal Brisindi > >> *Subject:**Re: [NJARC] $5 FM Radio Station* >> *Date:*November 28, 2017 at 2:12:57 PM EST >> *To:*"ark at ar88 net" >, >> "njarc at mailman qth. net" > > >> >> >> Al, >> Order me a case of 10... Only kidding, I already ordered one last >> night... >> >> Sal >> >> >> >> On November 28, 2017, at 12:50 PM, Al Klase > > wrote: >> >> >> Bill and The Gang, >> >> I was mostly trying to stimulate discussion, not go into business.? I >> guess a group buy might be possible, but would have to be a couple of >> buck more to cover inevitable? left overs.?? Might also get some >> micro-USB and 3.5mm to 3.5mm stereo cables if folks don't have them.? >> Feedback needed! >> >> The unit I have is:HERE >> >> >> There is some almost understandable tech infoHERE >> >> >> *Problems so far:* >> >> No convenient way to mount the sucker.? I think I'll hot-melt glue it >> to something. >> Hard to get sufficient drive to achieve full modulation from some >> mobile devices. >> Need to monitor off the air to set up input level. >> >> *Bill;* >> >> Frequency response (pre-emphasis) seem to be OK.? There is a >> switchable option supporting two frequency ranges, and I suspect they >> switch pre-emphasis accordingly. >> >> In Chinglish:Closed campus radio87.0MHz-108.0MHz, open campus >> radio76.0MHz-108.0MHz >> >> The 76 MHZ is the Japanese standard.? That should be 50uS preemp. >> >> What else? >> >> Al >> >> >> On 11/28/2017 10:00 AM, William S Zukowski wrote: >>> Just remember >>> Reply = Poster >>> Reply All = Everyone >>> >>> _________________________________________________________ >>> >>> >>> All of the lower priced FM transmitters I've seen are set for 50 us >>> pre-emphasis, not 75 as used in this country resulting is a loss of >>> highs.? Depending on your requirements, this may not be an issue. >>> >>> I purchased two low power FM transmitters for re-broadcasting XM and >>> the music channel from my cable TV around the house.? Turning up the >>> treble on the receive end helps, but I'd still like to be able to >>> reset the pre-emphasis.? With my two transmitters, this is not >>> easily accomplished. >>> >>> A "Pause" button on a FM transmitter?? >>> >>> All that being said, if you're putting together a bulk order, I'll >>> go for one too.? Can never have too much stuff!? Thaks AL. >>> >>> Bill >>> >>> >>> >>> On 11/27/2017 7:33 PM, Al Klase wrote: >>>> Just remember >>>> Reply = Poster >>>> Reply All = Everyone >>>> >>>> _________________________________________________________ >>>> >>>> >>>> Gang, >>>> >>>> I've been frustrated by the comparatively poor performance of >>>> tube-based FM radios for a long time. This is especially true in >>>> fringe areas, like the Museum.?? The Atlantic Highlands lie between >>>> us and the Empire State building, about a 50 mile path.? Our Fisher >>>> Model 90 on a 4-element Yagi is just starting to hear WBGO >>>> acceptably, now that the leaves are coming off the trees.? So I >>>> want to provide a local signal with appropriate programming. >>>> >>>> Found these on E-bay: >>>> >>>> *----------PAUSE??* >>>> >>>> 2 inches wide. >>>> >>>> About 30 mW out., stereo,? pretty much broadcast quality, covers >>>> the house will with a 25-inch whip, runs off a PC or mobile device >>>> with on a single USB connection for audio and power. >>>> >>>> There are some tricks. >>>> >>>> Let me know if you're interested, and I'll write some of this stuff up. >>>> >>>> Otherwise, I understand. >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> Al >>>> -- >>>> Al Klase ? N3FRQ >>>> Jersey City, NJ >>>> http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/ >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>> NJARC mailing list >>>> Home:http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc >>>> Help:http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>>> Post:mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net >>>> >>>> This list hosted by:http://www.qsl.net >>>> Please help support this email list:http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> >>> >>> >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> NJARC mailing list >>> Home:http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc >>> Help:http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post:mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net >>> >>> This list hosted by:http://www.qsl.net >>> Please help support this email list:http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> >> -- >> Al Klase ? N3FRQ >> Jersey City, NJ >> http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/ >> >> >> >> >> *From:*Al Klase > >> *Subject:**[NJARC] FM Station Progress* >> *Date:*November 28, 2017 at 9:04:16 PM EST >> *To:*NJARC at MAILMAN.QTH.NET >> >> >> FM Followers, >> >> I hot-glued the transmitter to a piece of perf board: >> >> >> >> Mounted it in a Pomona box that surely cost 3 or 4 times as much as >> the TX: >> >> >> >> Power and audio via USB from my office PC. >> >> Hooked it to my homebrew disk-cone antenna in the attic. (aprox. 100 >> feet of coax.)? Quick survey showed it covers the neighborhood for >> about 100 yards before co-channel interference from WRHU, in >> Hempstead, 25 miles, 500 watts, takes over. >> >> I'm declaring this a success. >> >> Al >> -- >> Al Klase ? N3FRQ >> Jersey City, NJ >> http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/ >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> NJARC mailing list >> NJARC at mailman.qth.net >> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > NJARC mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- Al Klase ? N3FRQ Jersey City, NJ http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mattr04 at hotmail.com Wed Nov 29 08:45:34 2017 From: mattr04 at hotmail.com (Matt Reynolds) Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2017 13:45:34 +0000 Subject: [NJARC] FM Station Progress In-Reply-To: <83d19e66-190e-dcce-6436-be76b13403b6@ar88.net> References: <83d19e66-190e-dcce-6436-be76b13403b6@ar88.net> Message-ID: It's still amazing to me that an entire electronic device like an FM transmitter can be made so cheaply. I can't imagine what those of you who have been in the hobby for years think either, when individual components like transistors cost a ton of cash. It's getting close to looking a lot like black magic. Matt ________________________________ From: njarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net on behalf of Al Klase Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2017 9:04:16 PM To: NJARC at MAILMAN.QTH.NET Subject: [NJARC] FM Station Progress FM Followers, I hot-glued the transmitter to a piece of perf board: [cid:part1.1FD97915.5A88E9CE at ar88.net] Mounted it in a Pomona box that surely cost 3 or 4 times as much as the TX: [cid:part2.2399C4F5.F0BC134F at ar88.net] Power and audio via USB from my office PC. Hooked it to my homebrew disk-cone antenna in the attic. (aprox. 100 feet of coax.) Quick survey showed it covers the neighborhood for about 100 yards before co-channel interference from WRHU, in Hempstead, 25 miles, 500 watts, takes over. I'm declaring this a success. Al -- Al Klase ? N3FRQ Jersey City, NJ http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Todays new Corvette will not be driven to a car show 81 years from now it will be hauled as a static display cause you won't be able to fix it perhaps some old guy will drive his 1936 Packard to the show just to show em up. I was at a show this summer when someone drove an 1906 Packard in running fine HEY NO solid state parts.My wife went to Verizon recently with an issue with her smart phone the guy said its five years old an antique you need a new phone. My wife said just remove the app and it will be fine. He did and she is still using it but the pitch was junk it. Give me tubes wires not PC boards. -----Original Message----- From: Matt Reynolds To: Al Klase ; NJARC Sent: Wed, Nov 29, 2017 8:46 am Subject: Re: [NJARC] FM Station Progress Just remember Reply = Poster Reply All = Everyone _________________________________________________________ It's still amazing to me that an entire electronic device like an FM transmitter can be made so cheaply. I can't imagine what those of you who have been in the hobby for years think either, when individual components like transistors cost a ton of cash. It's getting close to looking a lot like black magic. Matt From: njarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net on behalf of Al Klase Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2017 9:04:16 PM To: NJARC at MAILMAN.QTH.NET Subject: [NJARC] FM Station Progress FM Followers, I hot-glued the transmitter to a piece of perf board: Mounted it in a Pomona box that surely cost 3 or 4 times as much as the TX: Power and audio via USB from my office PC. Hooked it to my homebrew disk-cone antenna in the attic. (aprox. 100 feet of coax.) Quick survey showed it covers the neighborhood for about 100 yards before co-channel interference from WRHU, in Hempstead, 25 miles, 500 watts, takes over. I'm declaring this a success. Al -- Al Klase ? 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Name: In Box lo-res.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 408401 bytes Desc: not available URL: From mattr04 at hotmail.com Wed Nov 29 11:15:01 2017 From: mattr04 at hotmail.com (Matt Reynolds) Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2017 16:15:01 +0000 Subject: [NJARC] FM Station Progress In-Reply-To: <160084efe1b-1714-121a@webjas-vab130.srv.aolmail.net> References: <160084efe1b-1714-121a@webjas-vab130.srv.aolmail.net> Message-ID: I hope some day the majority of consumer demand switches back to a desire to want things to be fixable\upgrade-able. IT and tech are my bread and butter but I hate how fast the stuff I support ends up in a landfill. We can't sustain it forever. ________________________________ From: radiograveyard at aol.com Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2017 10:04:43 AM To: mattr04 at hotmail.com; ark at ar88.net; NJARC at MAILMAN.QTH.NET Subject: Re: [NJARC] FM Station Progress Yes it is indeed amazing how cheap it can be made. But as I listen to my 1936 RCA 15K I realize it was not Cheap even then. But 81 years later I can still FIX it. My 1941 Buick runs and drives very well and I can fix it today. This cheap bargain is great BUT you cna't fix it throw it away. Todays new Corvette will not be driven to a car show 81 years from now it will be hauled as a static display cause you won't be able to fix it perhaps some old guy will drive his 1936 Packard to the show just to show em up. I was at a show this summer when someone drove an 1906 Packard in running fine HEY NO solid state parts.My wife went to Verizon recently with an issue with her smart phone the guy said its five years old an antique you need a new phone. My wife said just remove the app and it will be fine. He did and she is still using it but the pitch was junk it. Give me tubes wires not PC boards. -----Original Message----- From: Matt Reynolds To: Al Klase ; NJARC Sent: Wed, Nov 29, 2017 8:46 am Subject: Re: [NJARC] FM Station Progress Just remember Reply = Poster Reply All = Everyone _________________________________________________________ It's still amazing to me that an entire electronic device like an FM transmitter can be made so cheaply. I can't imagine what those of you who have been in the hobby for years think either, when individual components like transistors cost a ton of cash. It's getting close to looking a lot like black magic. Matt ________________________________ From: njarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net > on behalf of Al Klase > Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2017 9:04:16 PM To: NJARC at MAILMAN.QTH.NET Subject: [NJARC] FM Station Progress FM Followers, I hot-glued the transmitter to a piece of perf board: [cid:part1.1FD97915.5A88E9CE at ar88.net] Mounted it in a Pomona box that surely cost 3 or 4 times as much as the TX: [cid:part2.2399C4F5.F0BC134F at ar88.net] Power and audio via USB from my office PC. Hooked it to my homebrew disk-cone antenna in the attic. (aprox. 100 feet of coax.) Quick survey showed it covers the neighborhood for about 100 yards before co-channel interference from WRHU, in Hempstead, 25 miles, 500 watts, takes over. I'm declaring this a success. Al -- Al Klase ? 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Name: In Box lo-res.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 408401 bytes Desc: In Box lo-res.jpg URL: From trainbee at aol.com Wed Nov 29 17:41:53 2017 From: trainbee at aol.com (TrainBee) Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2017 17:41:53 -0500 Subject: [NJARC] FM Station Progress Message-ID: <16009f18bef-1b2b-1710@webjas-vad040.srv.aolmail.net> Matt and Pete, I too agree with your sentiments, but the harsh reality is that we are now in a society where the majority wants convenience over practicality. Just think about a water faucet in your home. How many times have you had to replace it because the valve stem is no longer available or the the plating falls off? This isn't something that's come about overnight. Here's a NYT article from 2013 addressing this very subject: https://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/31/planned-obsolescence-as-myth-or-reality/ Think also about the new automated vehicles coming. How many are going to get killed with this technology? How much will it cost to replace the proximity sensors and who's going to be programming them? Fred at your corner repair shop won't be doing this. Have you had to have a wheel pressure sensor replaced? How much did that cost? Joe Devonshire -----Original Message----- From: Matt Reynolds To: radiograveyard ; NJARC Reflector Sent: Wed, Nov 29, 2017 11:19 am Subject: Re: [NJARC] FM Station Progress Just remember Reply = Poster Reply All = Everyone _________________________________________________________ I hope some day the majority of consumer demand switches back to a desire to want things to be fixable\upgrade-able. IT and tech are my bread and butter but I hate how fast the stuff I support ends up in a landfill. We can't sustain it forever. From: radiograveyard at aol.com Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2017 10:04:43 AM To: mattr04 at hotmail.com; ark at ar88.net; NJARC at MAILMAN.QTH.NET Subject: Re: [NJARC] FM Station Progress Yes it is indeed amazing how cheap it can be made. But as I listen to my 1936 RCA 15K I realize it was not Cheap even then. But 81 years later I can still FIX it. My 1941 Buick runs and drives very well and I can fix it today. This cheap bargain is great BUT you cna't fix it throw it away. Todays new Corvette will not be driven to a car show 81 years from now it will be hauled as a static display cause you won't be able to fix it perhaps some old guy will drive his 1936 Packard to the show just to show em up. I was at a show this summer when someone drove an 1906 Packard in running fine HEY NO solid state parts.My wife went to Verizon recently with an issue with her smart phone the guy said its five years old an antique you need a new phone. My wife said just remove the app and it will be fine. He did and she is still using it but the pitch was junk it. Give me tubes wires not PC boards. -----Original Message----- From: Matt Reynolds To: Al Klase ; NJARC Sent: Wed, Nov 29, 2017 8:46 am Subject: Re: [NJARC] FM Station Progress Just remember Reply = Poster Reply All = Everyone _________________________________________________________ It's still amazing to me that an entire electronic device like an FM transmitter can be made so cheaply. I can't imagine what those of you who have been in the hobby for years think either, when individual components like transistors cost a ton of cash. It's getting close to looking a lot like black magic. Matt From: njarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net on behalf of Al Klase Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2017 9:04:16 PM To: NJARC at MAILMAN.QTH.NET Subject: [NJARC] FM Station Progress FM Followers, I hot-glued the transmitter to a piece of perf board: Mounted it in a Pomona box that surely cost 3 or 4 times as much as the TX: Power and audio via USB from my office PC. Hooked it to my homebrew disk-cone antenna in the attic. (aprox. 100 feet of coax.) Quick survey showed it covers the neighborhood for about 100 yards before co-channel interference from WRHU, in Hempstead, 25 miles, 500 watts, takes over. I'm declaring this a success. Al -- Al Klase ? N3FRQ Jersey City, NJ http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/ ______________________________________________________________ NJARC mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ NJARC mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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On Nov 29, 2017, at 12:26 AM, njarc-request at mailman.qth.net wrote: > Send NJARC mailing list submissions to > njarc at mailman.qth.net > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > njarc-request at mailman.qth.net > > You can reach the person managing the list at > njarc-owner at mailman.qth.net > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of NJARC digest..." > Visit our web site - See http://www.njarc.org > _______________________________________________ > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: NJARC Digest, Vol 163, Issue 18 (dockbrn) > 2. Re: NJARC Digest, Vol 163, Issue 18 (Al Klase) > > From: dockbrn > Subject: Re: [NJARC] NJARC Digest, Vol 163, Issue 18 > Date: November 28, 2017 at 11:19:07 PM EST > To: njarc at mailman.qth.net > > > Question for yah, How is the quality of the audio? > Tnxs, Warren KD2NIX > > On Nov 28, 2017, at 9:04 PM, njarc-request at mailman.qth.net wrote: > >> Send NJARC mailing list submissions to >> njarc at mailman.qth.net >> >> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc >> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to >> njarc-request at mailman.qth.net >> >> You can reach the person managing the list at >> njarc-owner at mailman.qth.net >> >> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >> than "Re: Contents of NJARC digest..." >> Visit our web site - See http://www.njarc.org >> _______________________________________________ >> Today's Topics: >> >> 1. Re: $5 FM Radio Station (Sal Brisindi) >> 2. FM Station Progress (Al Klase) >> >> From: Sal Brisindi >> Subject: Re: [NJARC] $5 FM Radio Station >> Date: November 28, 2017 at 2:12:57 PM EST >> To: "ark at ar88 net" , "njarc at mailman qth. net" >> >> >> Al, >> Order me a case of 10... Only kidding, I already ordered one last night... >> >> Sal >> >> >> >> On November 28, 2017, at 12:50 PM, Al Klase wrote: >> >> >> Bill and The Gang, >> >> I was mostly trying to stimulate discussion, not go into business. I guess a group buy might be possible, but would have to be a couple of buck more to cover inevitable left overs. Might also get some micro-USB and 3.5mm to 3.5mm stereo cables if folks don't have them. Feedback needed! >> >> The unit I have is: HERE >> >> There is some almost understandable tech info HERE >> >> Problems so far: >> >> No convenient way to mount the sucker. I think I'll hot-melt glue it to something. >> Hard to get sufficient drive to achieve full modulation from some mobile devices. >> Need to monitor off the air to set up input level. >> >> Bill; >> >> Frequency response (pre-emphasis) seem to be OK. There is a switchable option supporting two frequency ranges, and I suspect they switch pre-emphasis accordingly. >> >> In Chinglish: Closed campus radio87.0MHz-108.0MHz, open campus radio76.0MHz-108.0MHz >> >> The 76 MHZ is the Japanese standard. That should be 50uS preemp. >> >> What else? >> >> Al >> >> >> On 11/28/2017 10:00 AM, William S Zukowski wrote: >>> Just remember >>> Reply = Poster >>> Reply All = Everyone >>> >>> _________________________________________________________ >>> >>> >>> All of the lower priced FM transmitters I've seen are set for 50 us pre-emphasis, not 75 as used in this country resulting is a loss of highs. Depending on your requirements, this may not be an issue. >>> >>> I purchased two low power FM transmitters for re-broadcasting XM and the music channel from my cable TV around the house. Turning up the treble on the receive end helps, but I'd still like to be able to reset the pre-emphasis. With my two transmitters, this is not easily accomplished. >>> >>> A "Pause" button on a FM transmitter?? >>> >>> All that being said, if you're putting together a bulk order, I'll go for one too. Can never have too much stuff! Thaks AL. >>> >>> Bill >>> >>> >>> >>> On 11/27/2017 7:33 PM, Al Klase wrote: >>>> Just remember >>>> Reply = Poster >>>> Reply All = Everyone >>>> >>>> _________________________________________________________ >>>> >>>> >>>> Gang, >>>> >>>> I've been frustrated by the comparatively poor performance of tube-based FM radios for a long time. This is especially true in fringe areas, like the Museum. The Atlantic Highlands lie between us and the Empire State building, about a 50 mile path. Our Fisher Model 90 on a 4-element Yagi is just starting to hear WBGO acceptably, now that the leaves are coming off the trees. So I want to provide a local signal with appropriate programming. >>>> >>>> Found these on E-bay: >>>> >>>> ----------PAUSE?? >>>> >>>> 2 inches wide. >>>> >>>> About 30 mW out., stereo, pretty much broadcast quality, covers the house will with a 25-inch whip, runs off a PC or mobile device with on a single USB connection for audio and power. >>>> >>>> There are some tricks. >>>> >>>> Let me know if you're interested, and I'll write some of this stuff up. >>>> >>>> Otherwise, I understand. >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> Al >>>> -- >>>> Al Klase ? N3FRQ >>>> Jersey City, NJ >>>> http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/ >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>> NJARC mailing list >>>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc >>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>>> Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net >>>> >>>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> >>> >>> >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> NJARC mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> >> -- >> Al Klase ? N3FRQ >> Jersey City, NJ >> http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/ >> >> >> >> >> From: Al Klase >> Subject: [NJARC] FM Station Progress >> Date: November 28, 2017 at 9:04:16 PM EST >> To: NJARC at MAILMAN.QTH.NET >> >> >> FM Followers, >> >> I hot-glued the transmitter to a piece of perf board: >> >> >> >> Mounted it in a Pomona box that surely cost 3 or 4 times as much as the TX: >> >> >> >> Power and audio via USB from my office PC. >> >> Hooked it to my homebrew disk-cone antenna in the attic. (aprox. 100 feet of coax.) Quick survey showed it covers the neighborhood for about 100 yards before co-channel interference from WRHU, in Hempstead, 25 miles, 500 watts, takes over. >> >> I'm declaring this a success. >> >> Al >> -- >> Al Klase ? N3FRQ >> Jersey City, NJ >> http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/ >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> NJARC mailing list >> NJARC at mailman.qth.net >> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc > > > > > From: Al Klase > Subject: Re: [NJARC] NJARC Digest, Vol 163, Issue 18 > Date: November 29, 2017 at 12:26:01 AM EST > To: njarc at mailman.qth.net > > > Warren, > > Audio is very good, I don't think you'd be able to pick it out as not being an actual broadcast station. > > The Quintic QN8027 is the heart of this device. Designed in Silicon Valley, manufactured in China, it's a true mind boggler, and is only 3mm x 3mm in size. > > Data sheet here: http://down.cosou.com/xintechsz.com/QN8027.pdf Welcome to the 21st Century. > > Al > > On 11/28/2017 11:19 PM, dockbrn via NJARC wrote: >> Just remember >> Reply = Poster >> Reply All = Everyone >> >> _________________________________________________________ >> >> >> Question for yah, How is the quality of the audio? >> Tnxs, Warren KD2NIX >> >> On Nov 28, 2017, at 9:04 PM, njarc-request at mailman.qth.net wrote: >> >>> Send NJARC mailing list submissions to >>> njarc at mailman.qth.net >>> >>> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >>> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc >>> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to >>> njarc-request at mailman.qth.net >>> >>> You can reach the person managing the list at >>> njarc-owner at mailman.qth.net >>> >>> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >>> than "Re: Contents of NJARC digest..." >>> Visit our web site - See http://www.njarc.org >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Today's Topics: >>> >>> 1. Re: $5 FM Radio Station (Sal Brisindi) >>> 2. FM Station Progress (Al Klase) >>> >>> From: Sal Brisindi >>> Subject: Re: [NJARC] $5 FM Radio Station >>> Date: November 28, 2017 at 2:12:57 PM EST >>> To: "ark at ar88 net" , "njarc at mailman qth. net" >>> >>> >>> Al, >>> Order me a case of 10... Only kidding, I already ordered one last night... >>> >>> Sal >>> >>> >>> >>> On November 28, 2017, at 12:50 PM, Al Klase wrote: >>> >>> >>> Bill and The Gang, >>> >>> I was mostly trying to stimulate discussion, not go into business. I guess a group buy might be possible, but would have to be a couple of buck more to cover inevitable left overs. Might also get some micro-USB and 3.5mm to 3.5mm stereo cables if folks don't have them. Feedback needed! >>> >>> The unit I have is: HERE >>> >>> There is some almost understandable tech info HERE >>> >>> Problems so far: >>> >>> No convenient way to mount the sucker. I think I'll hot-melt glue it to something. >>> Hard to get sufficient drive to achieve full modulation from some mobile devices. >>> Need to monitor off the air to set up input level. >>> >>> Bill; >>> >>> Frequency response (pre-emphasis) seem to be OK. There is a switchable option supporting two frequency ranges, and I suspect they switch pre-emphasis accordingly. >>> >>> In Chinglish: Closed campus radio87.0MHz-108.0MHz, open campus radio76.0MHz-108.0MHz >>> >>> The 76 MHZ is the Japanese standard. That should be 50uS preemp. >>> >>> What else? >>> >>> Al >>> >>> >>> On 11/28/2017 10:00 AM, William S Zukowski wrote: >>>> Just remember >>>> Reply = Poster >>>> Reply All = Everyone >>>> >>>> _________________________________________________________ >>>> >>>> >>>> All of the lower priced FM transmitters I've seen are set for 50 us pre-emphasis, not 75 as used in this country resulting is a loss of highs. Depending on your requirements, this may not be an issue. >>>> >>>> I purchased two low power FM transmitters for re-broadcasting XM and the music channel from my cable TV around the house. Turning up the treble on the receive end helps, but I'd still like to be able to reset the pre-emphasis. With my two transmitters, this is not easily accomplished. >>>> >>>> A "Pause" button on a FM transmitter?? >>>> >>>> All that being said, if you're putting together a bulk order, I'll go for one too. Can never have too much stuff! Thaks AL. >>>> >>>> Bill >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 11/27/2017 7:33 PM, Al Klase wrote: >>>>> Just remember >>>>> Reply = Poster >>>>> Reply All = Everyone >>>>> >>>>> _________________________________________________________ >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Gang, >>>>> >>>>> I've been frustrated by the comparatively poor performance of tube-based FM radios for a long time. This is especially true in fringe areas, like the Museum. The Atlantic Highlands lie between us and the Empire State building, about a 50 mile path. Our Fisher Model 90 on a 4-element Yagi is just starting to hear WBGO acceptably, now that the leaves are coming off the trees. So I want to provide a local signal with appropriate programming. >>>>> >>>>> Found these on E-bay: >>>>> >>>>> ----------PAUSE?? >>>>> >>>>> 2 inches wide. >>>>> >>>>> About 30 mW out., stereo, pretty much broadcast quality, covers the house will with a 25-inch whip, runs off a PC or mobile device with on a single USB connection for audio and power. >>>>> >>>>> There are some tricks. >>>>> >>>>> Let me know if you're interested, and I'll write some of this stuff up. >>>>> >>>>> Otherwise, I understand. >>>>> >>>>> Regards, >>>>> Al >>>>> -- >>>>> Al Klase ? N3FRQ >>>>> Jersey City, NJ >>>>> http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/ >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>>> NJARC mailing list >>>>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc >>>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>>>> Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net >>>>> >>>>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>>>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>> NJARC mailing list >>>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc >>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>>> Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net >>>> >>>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> >>> -- >>> Al Klase ? N3FRQ >>> Jersey City, NJ >>> http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/ >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> From: Al Klase >>> Subject: [NJARC] FM Station Progress >>> Date: November 28, 2017 at 9:04:16 PM EST >>> To: NJARC at MAILMAN.QTH.NET >>> >>> >>> FM Followers, >>> >>> I hot-glued the transmitter to a piece of perf board: >>> >>> >>> >>> Mounted it in a Pomona box that surely cost 3 or 4 times as much as the TX: >>> >>> >>> >>> Power and audio via USB from my office PC. >>> >>> Hooked it to my homebrew disk-cone antenna in the attic. (aprox. 100 feet of coax.) Quick survey showed it covers the neighborhood for about 100 yards before co-channel interference from WRHU, in Hempstead, 25 miles, 500 watts, takes over. >>> >>> I'm declaring this a success. >>> >>> Al >>> -- >>> Al Klase ? N3FRQ >>> Jersey City, NJ >>> http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/ >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> NJARC mailing list >>> NJARC at mailman.qth.net >>> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc >> >> >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> NJARC mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:NJARC at mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > -- > Al Klase ? N3FRQ > Jersey City, NJ > http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/ > > > > _______________________________________________ > NJARC mailing list > NJARC at mailman.qth.net > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/njarc -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: