I was dismayed to read Bob's email because I figured it probably meant an end to The Great 515 Mystery. Shucks! Joe, K8MP THIS MAKES SENSE! It is the only plausible thing that can be going on because
Good info Bob. I built a Chinese QRP kit from Banggood (what a name! ) about a year ago. The kit was under 5 bucks, including shipping, from China and it actually works, although the RX leaves a litt
Apparently those guys aren't familiar with American slang terms !!! Sent from AOL Mobile Mail Joe, are you sure you ordered that Chinese radio from a ham radio source. Sounds to me like you were on a
It's less than a bunch but more than a tad, which is slightly more than a skosh, which is a bit more than a smidgen. Joe, K8MP Sent from AOL Mobile Mail You might want to check and see how many eagle
I don't have a dog in the fight but I have to tell you guys this unbelievable story. I wrote it for our club's newsletter. I hope the formatting doesn't get discombobulated too badly. Words To Shop B
I think it's called Summit Racing. Their stock of "car stuff" is very impressive. If I was still into hot rodding, I'd be spending $$$ there on more than just radios.. In a message dated 9/22/2016 2:
So you started this seemingly endless discussion on a radio that might never exist? Later, Joe, K8MP Gary, Direct Sampling technology is not just for receivers. The transmitters I have seen so far ha
Hey Mike, I wonder if you had picked up those last two if that would have qualified you for the certificate.... Sent from AOL Mobile Mail Cant help but to jump into this one! Homebrew transmitter and
Can anyone top this? My novice RX was the guts out of a Zenith floor model SWL receiver. It was the one with the green tuning eye. No BFO of course. It's a wonder I made any contacts at all. Joe, K8M
Yikes Troy, a Craftsman radio, as in Sears? I never knew they sold them. Did it come with a lifetime warranty, like a wrench? Hi Hi <div>Sad Arc story: I was at a Ham's estate sale some years ago. Th
Gents, <div>These are great stories. We should compile them into one place while we're still around to tell them. Anyone else interested? If so, rewrite them in a doc, PDF, or whatever and send them
Yikes Rick! I'd love to see that bike! I didn't tell the whole story on that Zenith RX. I used a second rcvr's local oscillator as a BFO, I guess similar to what you did. Sent from AOL Mobile Mail I'
I took the liberty of changing the subject line. My dad worked for NASA and he stayed abreast of what was up there and where to look for it. We spent many nights looking for whatever was up there. I
PS- OOPS...I just clicked on the wiki link and got the scoop on Echo. Sent from AOL Mobile Mail MikeDid you reply to all those white QSL? JoeYa done good! How many of y'all tried to see/saw an ECHO s
I compiled them, along with some bonus material, into a docx file. Drop me an email directly if you want a copy. Later, Joe, ( _k8mp@aol.com_ (mailto:k8mp@aol.com) )
I built a GR-91 too Duane. Yep, it was horrible, but I guess you get what you pay for. HI HI I used mine as an outboard BFO for the floor model Zenith. Joe, K8MP In a message dated 8/19/2016 5:37:55
Used mine to listen to WABC, 770 kc, Cousin Bruce in NYC playing all the R 'n' R hits of the early 60's. Cousin Bruce is now on SiriusXM spinning the oldies on weekday evenings these days for a natio
Hi Clayton, I'll add yours to the document. Do you want a copy of the finished product? Later, Joe Sent from AOL Mobile Mail Joe: My first station was a surplus ARC5 station on 40 meters. My uncle he