From bcarling at cfl.rr.com Wed Apr 1 07:07:32 2015 From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Bry Carling AF4K) Date: Wed, 01 Apr 2015 07:07:32 -0400 Subject: [Novice-Rigs] FS: Heathkit items Message-ID: <551BD174.31347.1D4855@bcarling.cfl.rr.com> Heathkit Items for sale: Heathkit Apache Transmitter in excellent condition - $275.00 Heathkit DX100B Front Panel - $25.00 Heathkit Twoer 144 MHz AM - $45.00 Heathkit Sixer 50 MHz AM - $55.00 Heathkit cabinet for SB600, SB610, SB630 - $25.00 Heathkit SB303 / SB500 Cabinet - $35.00 Heathkit HO13 Scope - $125.00 HEATHKIT SB-610 Monitor Scope - $139.00 HEATHKIT QF1 - Q Multiplier - $15.00 HEATHKIT AM-2 SWR meter - $25.00 Heathkit HM-2141 VHF SWR Meter - $55.00 Heathkit GD1B Grid Dip Meter (TWO) - with one spare GDO and all coils - $50.00 Set of Heathkit SB-line Knobs, 8 pcs - $35.00 Heathkit AO-1 Audio oscillator, Exc. - $35.00 Heathkit BE-4 Battery Eliminator exc. - $35.00 Heathkit V6 Vacuum Tube Voltmeter - $15.00 Heathkit IG-42 Signal generator, exc. - $45.00 HEATHKIT IG-18 Signal Generator - $19.00 Shipping additional on all the above. Pictures and details at: http://af4k.com/radios.htm http://af4k.com/miscpart.htm http://af4k.com/testgear.htm 73 - Bry Carling, AF4K From bcarling at cfl.rr.com Sat Apr 11 09:11:49 2015 From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Bry Carling AF4K) Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2015 09:11:49 -0400 Subject: [Novice-Rigs] ARRL Band Plan Message-ID: <55291D95.8664.3EA2B5@bcarling.cfl.rr.com> Are you aware of the new ARRL BAND PLAN? Many of us use 7100-7125 kHz daily for CW. They want to absurdly give it to RTTY! There is plenty of space already for RTTY. This is a BAD proposal! Spread the word and also send your comments to ARRL please! Copy your local League officials too. If you haven't contacted the ARRL about this yet., please let them know your opinion about giving 7100 - 7125 MHz to RTTY!!! There may be other areas that interest you too. Don't put it off. Please comment by APRIL 19th!! You have a voice in this... http://www.arrl.org/bandplan http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-seeks-member-input-on-draft-hf-band-plan-proposals 73 de AF4K, Bry From novice-rigs at mailman.qth.net Sat Apr 11 10:59:24 2015 From: novice-rigs at mailman.qth.net (Glen Zook via Novice-Rigs) Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2015 14:59:24 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Novice-Rigs] [Glowbugs] ARRL Band Plan In-Reply-To: <55291D95.8664.3EA2B5@bcarling.cfl.rr.com> References: <55291D95.8664.3EA2B5@bcarling.cfl.rr.com> Message-ID: <87038788.1094220.1428764364784.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> One thing about the ARRL's bandplan is that it has no basis in law! ?What must be obeyed is what is contained in 47 CFR Part 97 Section 97.305. Also, the ARRL does not even follow their present bandplan wherein the frequency 7290 kHz is specified for AM operation and the ARRL broadcasts bulletins, using LSB, on that frequency every night! There are all sorts of bandplans around the world and, among those bandplans, there are often conflicts. ?As such, there is no universal bandplan. ?Basically, a bandplan is a "gentlemen's agreement" and, often, gentlemen have different opinions!??Glen, K9STH Website: http://k9sth.net From: Bry Carling AF4K To: tetrode at googlegroups.com; novicerigroundup at yahoogroups.com; novice-rigs at mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2015 8:11 AM Subject: [Glowbugs] ARRL Band Plan Are you aware of the new ARRL BAND PLAN? Many of us use 7100-7125 kHz daily for CW.? They want to absurdly give it to RTTY! There is plenty of space already for RTTY. This is a BAD proposal! Spread the word and also send your comments to ARRL please! Copy your local League officials too. If you haven't contacted the ARRL about this yet., please let them know your opinion about giving 7100 - 7125 MHz to RTTY!!! There may be other areas that interest you too. Don't put it off. Please comment by APRIL 19th!!? You have a voice in this... http://www.arrl.org/bandplan http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-seeks-member-input-on-draft-hf-band-plan-proposals From novice-rigs at mailman.qth.net Sat Apr 11 10:59:54 2015 From: novice-rigs at mailman.qth.net (Glen Zook via Novice-Rigs) Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2015 14:59:54 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Novice-Rigs] ARRL Band Plan In-Reply-To: <55291D95.8664.3EA2B5@bcarling.cfl.rr.com> References: <55291D95.8664.3EA2B5@bcarling.cfl.rr.com> Message-ID: <1850125899.1061779.1428764394895.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> One thing about the ARRL's bandplan is that it has no basis in law! ?What must be obeyed is what is contained in 47 CFR Part 97 Section 97.305. Also, the ARRL does not even follow their present bandplan wherein the frequency 7290 kHz is specified for AM operation and the ARRL broadcasts bulletins, using LSB, on that frequency every night! There are all sorts of bandplans around the world and, among those bandplans, there are often conflicts. ?As such, there is no universal bandplan. ?Basically, a bandplan is a "gentlemen's agreement" and, often, gentlemen have different opinions!??Glen, K9STH Website: http://k9sth.net From: Bry Carling AF4K To: tetrode at googlegroups.com; novicerigroundup at yahoogroups.com; novice-rigs at mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2015 8:11 AM Subject: [Novice-Rigs] ARRL Band Plan Are you aware of the new ARRL BAND PLAN? Many of us use 7100-7125 kHz daily for CW.? They want to absurdly give it to RTTY! There is plenty of space already for RTTY. This is a BAD proposal! Spread the word and also send your comments to ARRL please! Copy your local League officials too. If you haven't contacted the ARRL about this yet., please let them know your opinion about giving 7100 - 7125 MHz to RTTY!!! There may be other areas that interest you too. Don't put it off. Please comment by APRIL 19th!!? You have a voice in this... http://www.arrl.org/bandplan http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-seeks-member-input-on-draft-hf-band-plan-proposals From novice-rigs at mailman.qth.net Sat Apr 11 10:59:54 2015 From: novice-rigs at mailman.qth.net (Glen Zook via Novice-Rigs) Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2015 14:59:54 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Novice-Rigs] ARRL Band Plan In-Reply-To: <55291D95.8664.3EA2B5@bcarling.cfl.rr.com> References: <55291D95.8664.3EA2B5@bcarling.cfl.rr.com> Message-ID: <1850125899.1061779.1428764394895.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> One thing about the ARRL's bandplan is that it has no basis in law! ?What must be obeyed is what is contained in 47 CFR Part 97 Section 97.305. Also, the ARRL does not even follow their present bandplan wherein the frequency 7290 kHz is specified for AM operation and the ARRL broadcasts bulletins, using LSB, on that frequency every night! There are all sorts of bandplans around the world and, among those bandplans, there are often conflicts. ?As such, there is no universal bandplan. ?Basically, a bandplan is a "gentlemen's agreement" and, often, gentlemen have different opinions!??Glen, K9STH Website: http://k9sth.net From: Bry Carling AF4K To: tetrode at googlegroups.com; novicerigroundup at yahoogroups.com; novice-rigs at mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2015 8:11 AM Subject: [Novice-Rigs] ARRL Band Plan Are you aware of the new ARRL BAND PLAN? Many of us use 7100-7125 kHz daily for CW.? They want to absurdly give it to RTTY! There is plenty of space already for RTTY. This is a BAD proposal! Spread the word and also send your comments to ARRL please! Copy your local League officials too. If you haven't contacted the ARRL about this yet., please let them know your opinion about giving 7100 - 7125 MHz to RTTY!!! There may be other areas that interest you too. Don't put it off. Please comment by APRIL 19th!!? You have a voice in this... http://www.arrl.org/bandplan http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-seeks-member-input-on-draft-hf-band-plan-proposals From oldradio at comcast.net Sat Apr 11 11:24:06 2015 From: oldradio at comcast.net (oldradio at comcast.net) Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2015 15:24:06 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Novice-Rigs] ARRL Band Plan In-Reply-To: <1850125899.1061779.1428764394895.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> References: <55291D95.8664.3EA2B5@bcarling.cfl.rr.com> <1850125899.1061779.1428764394895.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <174502894.1843519.1428765846477.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> Here's another point of view worth reading. http://wireless-girl.com/ARRLletter.html -----Original Message----- Check ARRL News, 3/25/15 http://www.arrl.org/news/index/page:1/model:News See page 3 http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-president-directors-and-officers-educate-an d-advocate-on-capitol-hill Copy (most likely) both lines of the link above to get to the actual news From bcarling at cfl.rr.com Tue Apr 21 13:46:09 2015 From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Bry Carling AF4K) Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2015 13:46:09 -0400 Subject: [Novice-Rigs] FS: Ham-M Rotator Message-ID: <55368CE1.25816.1A0425@bcarling.cfl.rr.com> FOR SALE: Ham-M Rotator and control box in very good, working condition. Needs 8-conductor cable. None included. Suitable for large or heavy antenna arrays. Takes 50 seconds for full 360 degree rotation. Requires standard 120V AC line. Pictures available. Rotator and control box available for $250.00 plus shipping. Optional bracket for attaching to a lower mast available for $25.00 extra. 73 & thanks for looking - Brian "Bry" Carling, AF4K Florida From bcarling at cfl.rr.com Wed Apr 22 06:52:11 2015 From: bcarling at cfl.rr.com (Bry Carling AF4K) Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2015 06:52:11 -0400 Subject: [Novice-Rigs] Gonset Commander HF transmitter (160-6m) Message-ID: <55377D5B.27840.14008C@bcarling.cfl.rr.com> This rig would be great for "novice style" operation! I am not the one selling it. Please reply ONLY to KD4E. >From another list: ------- Forwarded message follows ------- Date sent: Tue, 21 Apr 2015 From: "qrv at kd4e.com" Gonset Commander HF transmitter (160-6m) It's got some cosmetic miles on it - pictures on request. It includes one coil. I can email you the manual and other docs. It needs a power supply - see here for info & their pics: http://www.ohio.edu/people/postr/bapix/Comndr.htm Note: Best I can tell, other than the color of the largest knob, there's no difference between the plain and "II" models. (Anyone know otherwise, please advise.) Asking $125. including shipping to standard USA addresses. -- *David* KD4E ARES-EC Bulloch County, Nevils, Georgia USA Safe & Secure Search Engine: duckduckgo.com Android for Hams: groups.yahoo.com/group/hamdroid Creative Tech: groups.yahoo.com/group/ham-macguyver Raspi Alternative: groups.yahoo.com/group/beagleboneblack/ Restored to design-spec at Heaven's gate 1Cor15:22 _______________________________________________ Boatanchors mailing list Boatanchors at puck.nether.net https://puck.nether.net/mailman/listinfo/boatanchors ------- End of forwarded message -------