- 1. [AMPS] SB-220: Operate/Standby Switch (score: 1)
- Author: ac6tk@cybertime.net (J. Bradshaw)
- Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2001 08:34:50 -0800
- It only makes good sense to design with the painful realization that 90% of your customers want something for nothing. That means 2 or 3 high end display models and a conveyor belt for the "affordabl
- /archives//html/Amps/2001-02/msg00119.html (12,194 bytes)
- 2. [AMPS] Hello Hello (score: 1)
- Author: ac6tk@cybertime.net (J. Bradshaw)
- Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2001 07:35:11 -0800
- Is this thing working ? You gotta spit in the back, and give it a BIG WHUMP! -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/FAQ/amps Submissions: amps@contesting.com Administrative requests: amps-REQUEST@c
- /archives//html/Amps/2001-02/msg00266.html (6,595 bytes)
- 3. [AMPS] Runaway amp (score: 1)
- Author: ac6tk@cybertime.net (J. Bradshaw)
- Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2001 09:51:12 -0800
- Used to run into slight power sag routinely with Motorola Motracs. We would have to lean on them for a minute or two after alignment, then re-tweak for spec. We thought it might be from changes in in
- /archives//html/Amps/2001-02/msg00275.html (9,868 bytes)
- 4. [AMPS] runaway amp. (score: 1)
- Author: ac6tk@cybertime.net (J. Bradshaw)
- Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2001 09:52:07 -0800
- I have found that thermal cycling is usually only useful for bringing about thermal intermittents so that you can properly troubleshoot. Spraying around the chassis, looking for offenders is a last d
- /archives//html/Amps/2001-02/msg00309.html (8,759 bytes)
- 5. [AMPS] 6146 splatter help? (score: 1)
- Author: ac6tk@cybertime.net (J. Bradshaw)
- Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2001 09:37:25 -0800
- Since this is where the experts are-- Is there any way to improve the splatter on my TS830s (low s/n) with RCA 6146B's? On voice peaks (p's, t's and ch's) there are burps like key click sup and down
- /archives//html/Amps/2001-01/msg00014.html (8,999 bytes)
- 6. [AMPS] 6146 splatter help? (score: 1)
- Author: ac6tk@cybertime.net (J. Bradshaw)
- Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2001 16:57:12 -0800
- Low serial number. The radio is loading fine in CW and making plenty of power and I think it's nutralized. I used a rcvr through a pad at the output with the SG shut off, to adjust it. I'd buy that,
- /archives//html/Amps/2001-01/msg00027.html (15,372 bytes)
- 7. [AMPS] 6146 splatter help? (score: 1)
- Author: ac6tk@cybertime.net (J. Bradshaw)
- Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2001 23:20:30 -0800
- Ok so how about some feedback: I tried the dynamic mic: In the hi-z (50k) position, it was just like the 444. In the lo-z (150) position, it was just barely enough with the mic gain full bore, but th
- /archives//html/Amps/2001-01/msg00031.html (13,686 bytes)
- 8. [AMPS] 6146 splatter help? IFR overload (score: 1)
- Author: ac6tk@cybertime.net (J. Bradshaw)
- Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 09:38:06 -0800
- Actually, being primarily an older portable (?) FM service monitor, the Spectrum analyzer in the FM/AM 1100s is a bit crude. It claims 2uv sensitivity 300kHz-999.9999MHz for the receiver section. The
- /archives//html/Amps/2001-01/msg00060.html (10,188 bytes)
- 9. [AMPS] 6146 splatter help? IFR overload (score: 1)
- Author: ac6tk@cybertime.net (J. Bradshaw)
- Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 23:39:07 -0800
- Correct me if I am wrong but splatter is energy outside the intended 3kHz occupied bandwidth of the signal caused by over-modulation. If there was splatter "up and down the band" surely it would show
- /archives//html/Amps/2001-01/msg00088.html (10,485 bytes)
- 10. [AMPS] Output Pulse from ICOM 706 (score: 1)
- Author: ac6tk@cybertime.net (J. Bradshaw)
- Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2001 09:29:08 -0800
- This is normal for many microprocessor controlled radios these days. Their output level and swr sensing feeds a closed loop system because the PA is made to operate with an unregulated (battery) supp
- /archives//html/Amps/2001-01/msg00137.html (11,998 bytes)
- 11. [AMPS] re: Pwr Switch AL-811 (score: 1)
- Author: ac6tk@cybertime.net (J. Bradshaw)
- Date: Fri, 5 Jan 2001 17:28:17 -0800
- I've had the same thing happen with those rocker switches in other equipment. It means nothing more than: "you need a new switch." When the contacts get bad, they get hot enough to melt and the sprin
- /archives//html/Amps/2001-01/msg00183.html (9,036 bytes)
- 12. [AMPS] cheap shots... (score: 1)
- Author: ac6tk@cybertime.net (J. Bradshaw)
- Date: Sat, 6 Jan 2001 08:28:57 -0800
- I thought it was a snicker, and didn't think less of either. People shouldn't be revered too much. It can make them pompous. However, ham radio is full of people who have learned a great deal about t
- /archives//html/Amps/2001-01/msg00206.html (8,184 bytes)
- 13. [AMPS] re: Pwr Switch AL-811 (score: 1)
- Author: ac6tk@cybertime.net (J. Bradshaw)
- Date: Sat, 6 Jan 2001 08:57:05 -0800
- Which brings us right back to the conclusion that these switches are inferior. At these current levels, contact faces get some wear and tear and contact resistance varies. The plastic housing that re
- /archives//html/Amps/2001-01/msg00207.html (11,699 bytes)
- 14. [AMPS] Eimac - Care and Feeding of Power Grid Tubes (score: 1)
- Author: ac6tk@cybertime.net (J. Bradshaw)
- Date: Sat, 6 Jan 2001 09:13:14 -0800
- It's always a tragedy when they put some high school flunky in charge of educated people. -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/FAQ/amps Submissions: amps@contesting.com Administrative requests: a
- /archives//html/Amps/2001-01/msg00208.html (10,200 bytes)
- 15. [AMPS] Eimac - Care and Feeding of fragile egos (score: 1)
- Author: ac6tk@cybertime.net (J. Bradshaw)
- Date: Sat, 6 Jan 2001 16:06:52 -0800
- Exactly! People who have a low opinion of themselves, always seem to feel the need to "get even with their oppressors". There is really too much for any one person to be able to know everything. The
- /archives//html/Amps/2001-01/msg00224.html (10,399 bytes)
- 16. [AMPS] Eimac - Care and Feeding of Power Grid Tubes (score: 1)
- Author: ac6tk@cybertime.net (J. Bradshaw)
- Date: Sun, 7 Jan 2001 09:40:23 -0800
- Didn' I see a ARRL letter about W6SAI SK? That needs to be done. Most of the tube info on the net pertains to audio. Jim, ac6tk -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/FAQ/amps Submissions: amps@co
- /archives//html/Amps/2001-01/msg00242.html (10,335 bytes)
- 17. [AMPS] Eimac - Care and Feeding of Power Grid Tubes (score: 1)
- Author: ac6tk@cybertime.net (J. Bradshaw)
- Date: Sun, 7 Jan 2001 10:19:32 -0800
- I have no personal experience with Eimac. Actually my comments were meant to be generally facetious as I thought the rest were. Anyone who has ever worked in a technical or engineering environment su
- /archives//html/Amps/2001-01/msg00247.html (12,431 bytes)
- 18. [AMPS] Eimac - Care and Feeding of Power Grid Tubes (score: 1)
- Author: ac6tk@cybertime.net (J. Bradshaw)
- Date: Sun, 7 Jan 2001 21:52:09 -0800
- OOPS! It was G5RV I was thinking about. Sri. Jim -- Original Message -- From: "Phil Clements" <philk5pc@tyler.net> To: "Mike Sawyer" <kc4slk@csrlink.net>; "J. Bradshaw" <ac6tk@cybertime.net>; <amps@c
- /archives//html/Amps/2001-01/msg00263.html (11,081 bytes)
- 19. [AMPS] re: Pwr Switch AL-811 (score: 1)
- Author: ac6tk@cybertime.net (J. Bradshaw)
- Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2001 08:18:30 -0800
- Waaaaa! What about the square hole in the front panel! Reminds me of my old TCS twin mil boatanchors with full bang-in CW! Jim, ac6tk -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/FAQ/amps Submissions: a
- /archives//html/Amps/2001-01/msg00277.html (8,180 bytes)
- 20. [AMPS] Care and Feeding of fragile egos (score: 1)
- Author: ac6tk@cybertime.net (J. Bradshaw)
- Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2001 10:51:52 -0800
- WARNING: Those who have trouble with reading comprehension or off topic posts should delete this post immediately. As I remember, Bill Gates never did complete his university degree, he Bill story is
- /archives//html/Amps/2001-01/msg00282.html (12,450 bytes)
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