Dusting off the old amp after 20 years of inactivity, I have a few questions regarding it: A) Are there any special procedures I need to be aware of before running the tube and amp (grounded grid 4-1
If you have an air compressor, blow air in through the variable capacitors and bandswitch assemblies; I've found that dust really makes arcing a bigger problem. Dave -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contes
Bob Our hobby is dying. Oh, yes, I could perhaps phrase it differently and with more sensitivity, but that's the truth. The hobby requires energetic, knowledgeable persons participating with their f
I aggree, there are few to few real building hams anymore. To finds parts for the junk box is a major under taking. I got out of amateur radio for a couple of years because of a devorce and sold ever
Bob: The biggest problem up here is that the pirates and illegal CB operators are buying up the best of the high power components ... I'd hate to guess the source of much of their money, but they su
<... snip ...> Bob: It depends.... today I went to the Hudson Division Convention´s hamfest in Long Island NY, and except high voltage transformers and cabinets, I could build several amplfiers
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I was told to do the following: When turning on the fillaments use a variac and gradually turn the filament voltage from zero volts to 7.5 volts over a period of about 1 minute. Then let the tube ba
I beg to differ. I am 5 years younger than you and know many hams who are younger than me still. Everyone says the hobby is dying, yet everyone bitches about how there is too much QRM on the bands d