Name The Species of the Pieces

[KG4CGC]

Here is a little game I think everyone will enjoy.
You post up to 3 pictures of a part and then everyone guesses what the part was used in.
If the part is unusual enough then we can also guess what it is.
Your prize is the admiration of your fellow Islanders!

I'll start off.
Now obviously this is a variable capacitor but, what did it go in?

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/NumCap_1.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/NumCap_2.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/NumCap_3.jpg

[N8YX]

Ganged varicap from an old analog TV tuner...

[KG4CGC]

Well alright! I figured it was UHF'ish.
OK, who want to go next with a Species of Pieces?
(someone ask a question)

[kc7jty]

air cap.

[kc7jty]

http://mammary.nih.gov/atlas/histology/jaxworkshop/syllabus/mammary10a.gif
This is obviously a chart of mouse cuts, but which butcher shop did it hang in?

[KG4CGC]

http://bighugelabs.com/onblack.php?id=3447360932&size=large&posted=1

[WØTKX]

Looks more like a chart of tumor areas.

The TV tuner was cool, and I was thinking it might be that. All the TV's I cannibalized back in the day had UHF tuners that were small and all covered up in a tin can... soldered shut too. So I wasn't sure.

Be neat to see it to "scale" like a quarter or something. It's printed so nicely, like a kit or maybe a piece of test equipment. Like the guts of a old school Tektronics scope, designed for serviceability. Belong in my junkbox. ;)

Here's one, just for fun. Bonus for not only what it is, but what it is inside of.

:mrgreen:

[KG4CGC]

Help me out brah!
What are we looking at? The white cylinder with the two wraps?

[kc7jty]

power supply

[WØTKX]

My bad, yes the whole board as the "part".

Ja, power supply, but what kind and/or from?

Hint: Infamous moneymaker for techs making the repairs... :rock:

[kc7jty]

switching power supply
can only guess the gizmo. some video game, how about a morphine pain pump?

[KG4CGC]

Old laptop PS.

[kc7jty]

must be an antique with English print on the board and leaded components.

btw, whoze the avatar? Morey Amsterdam?

[WØTKX]

Uhh, prolly 1985ish. And yes video is close, but it's not a video game. :)

[kc7jty]

vcr

[WØTKX]

Heh no.

I'll let ya know anytime, and someone can throw a new one out... hey should we do mechanical bits too?

Sciences, biology and geology? Or just electronic stuff.

[KG4CGC]

Heh no.

I'll let ya know anytime, and someone can throw a new one out... hey should we do mechanical bits too?

Sciences, biology and geology? Or just electronic stuff.
Do you want separate categories for each as in each has their own trad?

[WØTKX]

Naaa, electronics parts are good. Well, anyhew...

That's the HV power supply for the video in a Apple Macintosh Classic.

They were weak, and leaked smoke readily. Many warranty repairs. $$$ :D

[KG4CGC]

OK folks, here's another variable capacitor.
Notice the single fin perpendicular to the rotor gang.
What did this go in?

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/FlapCap1.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/FlapCap2.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/FlapCap3.jpg

[KG4CGC]

Depth of field issue noted.

[kc7jty]

Krice, this is getting tough.....

[kc7jty]

who is your avatar Dave?

[KG4CGC]

Hey guys. Let's go with Dave's idea and include more categories in this thread.

[N8YX]

OK folks, here's another variable capacitor.
Notice the single fin perpendicular to the rotor gang.
What did this go in?

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/FlapCap1.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/FlapCap2.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/FlapCap3.jpg
I'm going to SWAG it...

A Heathkit Seneca or Mohawk. The Glyptal treatment looks "military" but most of the variable caps that I've pulled from old milsurp equipment were built a little differently than that one. Could very well be military, though.

[WØTKX]

Viariable capicitor of course, I don't recognize the "K" logo.

Well the size means it's possibly used in the VHF region? There is another small component on the side that looks like an old school fixed capacitor. And that plate spacing usually means power, but maybe it's built that way for reasons of stability. That side rotor is weird... it would change the range of the big variable some. Trimming it. Neutralization?

Eh, I dunno. :chin:

Wild guess? Output circuit for a transmitter in the +/- 100 Mhz range.

The avatar is Mort Sahl (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mort_Sahl). Eh, I'm old.


Morton Lyon "Mort" Sahl (born May 11, 1927) is a Canadian-born American comedian and actor. He is credited with pioneering a style of stand-up comedy that paved the way for Lenny Bruce, Nichols and May, and Dick Gregory. He also occasionally wrote jokes for speeches delivered by President John F. Kennedy.

[kf0rt]

These are tough. How about something high-tech and newish?

http://www.westton.com/misc/what1.JPG

[WØTKX]

Video module for a laptop?

[KG4CGC]

Aircard innards?

[kf0rt]

Innards of a common USB flash memory stick.

[WØTKX]

If I was paying attention to those surface mount components I would have had the scale better.

Here's a cool one...

[KG4CGC]

If I was paying attention to those surface mount components I would have had the scale better.

Here's a cool one...
A little help? First guess would be cranial surgery on Robo-Cop.

And as to my last pics, I was hoping someone would know. I'll pick something easier for my next one.

[WØTKX]

Well the odd ones may be tough, but that is one weirdo capacitor setup... and I like it, it's very cool.

It's a variant of a CNC manufacturing process.

[HUGH]

Yer 4-gang capacitor is from something military or commercial, the aluminium frame with anodising wouldn't be cheap to make.
As for the other, the USSR radio makers used to use that red "nail-varnish" on many things including domestic but not much comes out of there now. It's got to be something from the USA.

[KG4CGC]

New part! You know what it is. The question is, What rig did this go in?

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/meter_01.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/meter_02.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/meter_03.jpg

[kc7jty]

That's the loadbell forwarding pentectograph monitor for a fellitcious cb radio.

[KG4CGC]

That's the loadbell forwarding pentectograph monitor for a fellitcious cb radio.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/1506172220_91023e8fe9.jpg

[WØTKX]

It looks so gosh darn Heathkit to me... :think

[KG4CGC]

It looks so gosh darn Heathkit to me... :think
It does, doesn't it?

[KG4CGC]

OK, which Heathkit rig(s) it this meter go in?

[WØTKX]

Huh? I thought it was a trick question... and maybe was a CB. But those markings, and that green color.

But since it's a receiver only, due to no scale markings for TX current stuff 'n stuff...

SB-301 maybe? SB-300 somethinoranother. Stoppit. My brain hurts.

http://ninapaley.com/Portfolio/this_is_your_brain_on_milk.gif

[N8YX]

OK, which Heathkit rig(s) it this meter go in?
HW-101.

[KG4CGC]

:clap: Yeay!

[w2amr]

Heres an oldie for you kiddies. I painted out the lettering on the front panel so's not to give it away.
http://media6.dropshots.com/photos/88780/20100220/042804.jpg

[KG4CGC]

That is a variable grounding junction.

[w2amr]

That is a variable grounding junction.
That is a wrong answer. Next. :mrgreen:

[w2amr]

Hint, it was made by EF Johnson.

[N9FE]

It's a VFO or a Sideband adapter..... Yes

[w2amr]

It's a VFO or a Sideband adapter..... Yes
Sorry Mark, this is not a multiple choice quiz. :lol:

[N9FE]

OK OK I'll say VFO

[KG4CGC]

I'll take side band adapter.

[w2amr]

OK OK I'll say VFO
And I'll say WRONG. :disagree:

[w2amr]

I'll take side band adapter.
And I'll take another wrong answer. :disagree:

[WØTKX]

So that little knob is a ground connection, or?

And the big knob is variable, or stepped?

I'm no guessing it's something to extend/change an antenna tune(r) situation.
Like an inductor or capacitor decade box.

But I bet I'm wrong. Another wilder guess?

Tuning cavity for one of their Business Band repeaters (guessing they made them).

[w2amr]

So that little knob is a ground connection, or?

And the big knob is variable, or stepped?

I'm no guessing it's something to extend/change an antenna tune(r) situation.
Like an inductor or capacitor decade box.

But I bet I'm wrong. Another wilder guess?

Tuning cavity for one of their Business Band repeaters (guessing they made them).
Wrong on all counts.
The big knob is a switch. Wait a minute, big knob? Sorry, I just had a flash back. :shifty
BTW, It's a piece of amateur gear.

[kf0rt]

Model 6N2 6/2 meter transconverter.

You gave out (one) too many clues, George! :yes:

Real cool old EF Johnson catalog here: http://www.mediafire.com/?axzcut2zdr9

[w2amr]

Model 6N2 6/2 meter transconverter.

You gave out (one) too many clues, George! :yes:

Real cool old EF Johnson catalog here: http://www.mediafire.com/?axzcut2zdr9
Not exactly correct Rob, but close enough. It's the 6&2 RECEIVE conveter. - 50 points for cheating. :lol:
http://media6.dropshots.com/photos/88780/20100222/150510.jpg

[KG4CGC]

OH! I can see what it is now. LOL! :spin:

[kf0rt]

Model 6N2 6/2 meter transconverter.

You gave out (one) too many clues, George! :yes:

Real cool old EF Johnson catalog here: http://www.mediafire.com/?axzcut2zdr9
Not exactly correct Rob, but close enough. It's the 6&2 RECEIVE conveter. - 50 points for cheating. :lol:
http://media6.dropshots.com/photos/88780/20100222/150510.jpg

I didn't read the cheat-sheet close enough.
Shee-it; can't even cheat properly.

Now, where's the rulebook entry that says one can't "research" an entry here. :rofl:

That was fun, tho... Here's another entry I found:
http://picasaweb.google.com/RANickels/JohnsonMuseum#

Click on the 6th picture.

[N9FE]

OH! I can see what it is now. LOL! :spin:
I knew i was some kind of converter/ diverter... Aww what the hell. That george... He's a smart feller or fart smeller ... Keep e'm coming george.. Keeps the cob webs loose.

[KG4CGC]

Here's another entry I found:
http://picasaweb.google.com/RANickels/JohnsonMuseum#

Click on the 6th picture.
A big Johnson something.

[N9FE]

Johnson made a 6 and 2 meter amp. Now theres a real rare bird. I only know of one. The guy won't ever part with it. I can maybe talk him into sending me a picture some day..

[w2amr]

That museum seemed to be missing The biggest Johnson of them all. The desk kilowatt amplifier. The RF pedestal in the desk alone weighs 400 LBS. Running a pair of 4-400's we're talking big time QRO. It was designed to be used with a Ranger as the exciter. I had the chance to buy one back in the 80's for $1200, but at the time I didn't have the money. :wall:
http://media8.dropshots.com/photos/88780/20100222/235550.jpg

[KG4CGC]

priddy

[w2amr]

Johnson made a 6 and 2 meter amp. Now theres a real rare bird. I only know of one. The guy won't ever part with it. I can maybe talk him into sending me a picture some day..
I know they made the 6&2 transmitter. Never knew they made a VHF AMP.

[w2amr]

Ok guys, have at it.
http://media8.dropshots.com/photos/88780/20031225/120017.jpg

[N9FE]

That museum seemed to be missing The biggest Johnson of them all. The desk kilowatt amplifier. The RF pedestal in the desk alone weighs 400 LBS. Running a pair of 4-400's we're talking big time QRO. It was designed to be used with a Ranger as the exciter. I had the chance to buy one back in the 80's for $1200, but at the time I didn't have the money. :wall:
http://media8.dropshots.com/photos/88780/20100222/235550.jpg
IT'S THE HOLY GRAIL !!!...... Very nice George

[N9FE]

Johnson made a 6 and 2 meter amp. Now theres a real rare bird. I only know of one. The guy won't ever part with it. I can maybe talk him into sending me a picture some day..
I know they made the 6&2 transmitter. Never knew they made a VHF AMP.
Yes.. Very Very Rare indeed.. I'll keep twisting arms to get a pic..

[KG4CGC]

Ok guys, have at it.
http://media8.dropshots.com/photos/88780/20031225/120017.jpg
10m QRP rig.

[w2amr]

Nope. Hint- your frequency is off by about 27 MHZ

[KG4CGC]

So, it is a QRP rig?
Off by 27 Mhz? 160m?

[w2amr]

So, it is a QRP rig?
Off by 27 Mhz? 160m?
No
Yer getting warmer.

[N9FE]

Looks like one of those old CB type matchbox's.

[N9FE]

I got it.. Its a reverb deal that used to come on chevys.

[w2amr]

I got it.. Its a reverb deal that used to come on chevys.
No, you don't got it. :snicker:

[N9FE]

I got it.. Its a reverb deal that used to come on chevys.
No, you don't got it. :snicker:
DAMN !! I'm going to have get my tin foil hat on and think wery wery hard.

[kf0rt]

2-wafer rotary switch and a rheostat.

I can't identify the rest of the parts, but that bellows looking thing with the spring is intriguing. Capacitor of some sort?

[KG4CGC]

bellows looking thing with the spring is intriguing. Capacitor of some sort?

Yes.

[kf0rt]

bellows looking thing with the spring is intriguing. Capacitor of some sort?

Yes.

Antenna tuner of some sort?

[w2amr]

bellows looking thing with the spring is intriguing. Capacitor of some sort?

Yes.

Antenna tuner of some sort?
Nope.

[w2amr]

2-wafer rotary switch and a rheostat.

I can't identify the rest of the parts, but that bellows looking thing with the spring is intriguing. Capacitor of some sort?
Yep.

[w2amr]

bellows looking thing with the spring is intriguing. Capacitor of some sort?

Yes.

Antenna tuner of some sort?
I have to be careful with my hints around you, you're pretty sneaky. :mrgreen:

[KG4CGC]

I give up :(

[w2amr]

Don't quit yet. Ok, another hint. It was manufactured around 1925.

[KG4CGC]

Matching network for a speaker or headphone.

[w2amr]

Matching network for a speaker or headphone.
No, But it requires headphones. :whistle

[KG4CGC]

AMBCB crystal receiver.

[w2amr]

AMBCB crystal receiver.
Close enough Charles. It's a Crosley Pup, a single tube regen.
http://www.radiolaguy.com/CrosleyPup.htm
It's what they used to call a "Farm radio" Designed to run off of batteries, I power mine with AC supplies. I use my Alinco variable voltage supply dialed back to 5 volts for the filament, and a Hewlett Packard B+ supply set at 40 volts for the B+. Instead of headphones I have mine hooked up to a pair of amplified computer speakers, and use my 160 meter Vee for the antenna.
I have seen these receivers sell on E-bay for as high as $500

[KG4CGC]

Kind of hard to see how deep it is, then I notice something that could have been a spider coil in the bottom of the enclosure.
I would have never guessed toobs.

[w2amr]

Kind of hard to see how deep it is, then I notice something that could have been a spider coil in the bottom of the enclosure.
I would have never guessed toobs.When I am using it, I sometime wonder what programs the person who owned it 85 years ago was listening to.

[kf0rt]

Kind of hard to see how deep it is, then I notice something that could have been a spider coil in the bottom of the enclosure.
I would have never guessed toobs.

Ditto here.

Good one, George!

[N9FE]

Keep Em coming George !

[N4VGB]

Close enough Charles. It's a Crosley Pup, a single tube regen.



Do you feel like a Bonzo when using it?

[w2amr]

Keep Em coming George ! I'll look through my stuff for something else. Mack should post one, he has more junk laying around than I do.

[N4VGB]

Keep Em coming George ! I'll look through my stuff for something else. Mack should post one, he has more junk laying around than I do.

How dare you, "junk"!

I have no junk, only unique treasures being preserved for posterity.

[KG4CGC]

Keep Em coming George ! I'll look through my stuff for something else. Mack should post one, he has more junk laying around than I do.

How dare you, "junk"!

I have no junk, only unique treasures being preserved [strike:97fo9zs9]for posterity[/strike:97fo9zs9] in my posterior.
I fixed it for him George.

[kf0rt]

Keep Em coming George ! I'll look through my stuff for something else. Mack should post one, he has more junk laying around than I do.

How dare you, "junk"!

I have no junk, only unique treasures being preserved for posterity.

But no camera to enter the thread as a contender?

[N4VGB]

Keep Em coming George ! I'll look through my stuff for something else. Mack should post one, he has more junk laying around than I do.

How dare you, "junk"!

I have no junk, only unique treasures being preserved for posterity.

But no camera to enter the thread as a contender?

Who needs a camera? Here's one picked off the web and 'AMR and 'GUH are DQed from playing, probably should DQ anyone over 50? :chin:

Simple and easy, one of the most seen items at hamfests for years, sometimes in huge quantity. The reason being they were poorly designed and featured caps that started leaking quickly, probably before they left the factory. :rofl:

Identify the 3 metal boxes stacked in the pic.

[w2amr]

:quiet

[w2amr]

Keep Em coming George ! I'll look through my stuff for something else. Mack should post one, he has more junk laying around than I do.

How dare you, "junk"!

I have no junk, only unique treasures being preserved for posterity.
Only unique treasures that somebody will sell for a lot of money after you are planted. :P

[w2amr]

Keep Em coming George ! I'll look through my stuff for something else. Mack should post one, he has more junk laying around than I do.

How dare you, "junk"!

I have no junk, only unique treasures being preserved [strike:2qi081be]for posterity[/strike:2qi081be] in my posterior.
I fixed it for him George.
It might be a tight squeeze.

[N4VGB]

Only unique treasures that somebody will sell for a lot of money after you are planted. :P



Well George, when ya gotta go ya gotta go and ya can't take any of it with you. :lol:

I could care less who or what happens to the stuff after I'm gone. ;)

[N4VGB]

:quiet

I can't believe they're completely stumped on this one George. :think

[w2amr]

:quiet

I can't believe they're completely stumped on this one George. :think
Me too. I know I've seen them at hamfests but never paid much attention. I see a Xtal/ Master oscillator switch, Is it military ?

[N4VGB]

:quiet

I can't believe they're completely stumped on this one George. :think
Me too. I know I've seen them at hamfests but never paid much attention. I see a Xtal/ Master oscillator switch, Is it military ?

Well, yes and no, it is mostly thought of as a WWII military item but there was a commercial ham version of it also. :D

[kf0rt]

Transmitter tuning unit for a BC-610.

[N4VGB]

Transmitter tuning unit for a BC-610.

Ding ding ding, we have a winna and his prize is......uh oh, we are out of prizes.

Don't blame me, George was in charge of prizes.

[w2amr]

Nice job Rob. :clap:

[w2amr]

Transmitter tuning unit for a BC-610.

Ding ding ding, we have a winna and his prize is......uh oh, we are out of prizes.

Don't blame me, George was in charge of prizes.
Have Charles draw him a cold one. And no Charles, we don't want to see a sketch of a polar bear. :snicker:

[w2amr]

Name the panel. Of course I made some slight alterations just to make it interesting.
http://media8.dropshots.com/photos/88780/20100307/003827.jpg

[N9FE]

Well it's got the greafkit ugly paint job. :yes:

[w2amr]

Well, I'm waiting. :whistle
Hint- it is not this color,
BTW, I did not alter the size of the panel, or the placement of the holes.

[WØTKX]

I don't like it. It has big weird eyes and an evil grin.

[N4VGB]

The dual meters make me think a PS, but nothing comes to mind. :think

[kf0rt]

I don't like it. It has big weird eyes and an evil grin.

That's kinda where I'm at with it.

The big eyes are definitely meters -- plate voltage and current?

[w2amr]

Hint# 2. It only has one meter.

[w2amr]

The dual meters make me think a PS, but nothing comes to mind. :think
Nope, not a P/S

[kf0rt]

A meter and a fan???

Trying to think of what else could fill the meter holes. :-?

[w2amr]

I don't like it. It has big weird eyes and an evil grin.
The grin must be an optical illusion, the holes are actually straight across.

[N4VGB]

Hint# 2. It only has one meter.

One meter!? :shock:

:idea: Johnson Mobile!

[w2amr]

Hint# 2. It only has one meter.

One meter!? :shock:

:idea: Johnson Mobile!
Ding ding ding!
Bravo, good show OM. :clap:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4417851256_70a340fecb_o.jpg

[kf0rt]

Well, I'll give it an A+ for "bizzarro xtal selector!" :lol:

Good call, Mack.

[w2amr]

Well, I'll give it an A+ for "bizzarro xtal selector!" :lol:

Good call, Mack.
Since it was designed for mobile use, Johnson designed it so you could move the meter and crystal sockets to whatever side was more comfortable for you. It uses a single 807 in the final , modulated by a pair of 807's. The thing has a ton of audio.

[N4VGB]

Well, I'll give it an A+ for "bizzarro xtal selector!" :lol:

Good call, Mack.
Since it was designed for mobile use, Johnson designed it so you could move the meter and crystal sockets to whatever side was more comfortable for you. It uses a single 807 in the final , modulated by a pair of 807's. The thing has a ton of audio.

Just proves what 30+ years of hamfests will do to your mind!

I dunno George, for a second there when you stated only one meter I went into duh mode, completely blank, then like a bolt out of the blue it was obvious to me. Me thinks it was the fact that Johnson used what appears to be a meter housing for the crystal holders, hence identical mountings for both meter and crystal.

[w2amr]

Well, I'll give it an A+ for "bizzarro xtal selector!" :lol:

Good call, Mack.
Since it was designed for mobile use, Johnson designed it so you could move the meter and crystal sockets to whatever side was more comfortable for you. It uses a single 807 in the final , modulated by a pair of 807's. The thing has a ton of audio.

Just proves what 30+ years of hamfests will do to your mind!

I dunno George, for a second there when you stated only one meter I went into duh mode, completely blank, then like a bolt out of the blue it was obvious to me. Me thinks it was the fact that Johnson used what appears to be a meter housing for the crystal holders, hence identical mountings for both meter and crystal.I was hoping the two big meter holes and the paint job would stump you. :lol:

[N4VGB]

I was hoping the two big meter holes and the paint job would stump you. :lol:



It did. Only the hint about one meter clarified it for me.

[w2amr]

I was hoping the two big meter holes and the paint job would stump you. :lol:



It did. Only the hint about one meter clarified it for me.
That's it, no more hints.

[kf0rt]

I was hoping the two big meter holes and the paint job would stump you. :lol:



It did. Only the hint about one meter clarified it for me.
That's it, no more hints.

One more hint and I'da had it. :snicker:

[w2amr]

I was hoping the two big meter holes and the paint job would stump you. :lol:



It did. Only the hint about one meter clarified it for me.
That's it, no more hints.

One more hint and I'da had it. :snicker:
Your Johnson cheat sheet didn't help you that time slick. :lol:

[kf0rt]

Your Johnson cheat sheet didn't help you that time slick. :lol:

Never even made it to the research phase on that one. :shhh

[kf0rt]

Okay, my turn. This should be easy.

http://www.westton.com/misc/whatisit.jpg

[N4VGB]

Okay, my turn. This should be easy.



One of my favorites and way too easy for me, since I own 3 of the things and have refurbed 2 of them so far.

I'm gonna remain mum on this one for a while. :D :whistle

[AF6LJ]

OK folks, here's another variable capacitor.
Notice the single fin perpendicular to the rotor gang.
What did this go in?

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/FlapCap1.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/FlapCap2.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/FlapCap3.jpg
That's out of an ARC-5.

[WØTKX]

Okay, my turn. This should be easy.

http://www.westton.com/misc/whatisit.jpg

Eico 720

[N4VGB]

Okay, my turn. This should be easy.

http://www.westton.com/misc/whatisit.jpg

Eico 720

That one didn't last long.

[kf0rt]

I *thought* it'd be easy. :cheers:

[WØTKX]

'Twas my novice rig in 1970. :agree:

[kf0rt]

Same here. :dance:

Almost bought one on eBay a couple years ago. Then WB6ACU entered the bidding....

[WØTKX]

2m SSB VHF+ net right now, 144.220 :geek

[kf0rt]

Netbook in front of the TV. Need to become a ham. :oops:

[WØTKX]

23" wide-screen deluxe shack surfin'. Moooore Input!

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n40/stu_s2/JohnnyNumberFive-715587.jpg

[N4VGB]

Same here. :dance:

Almost bought one on eBay a couple years ago. Then WB6ACU entered the bidding....

It ain't easy to outbid Joe, I tried several times. :cry:

[w2amr]

I *thought* it'd be easy. :cheers:
That one came and went before I had a chance.

[N8YX]

Same here. :dance:

Almost bought one on eBay a couple years ago. Then WB6ACU entered the bidding....

It ain't easy to outbid Joe, I tried several times. :cry:
If the man wants to pay $308 for an MS-7 speaker (which arguably is worth at most $125), who am I to stop him?

[w2amr]

What is it, and who made it?
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2704/4419071739_093c692ecb_o.jpg

[N8YX]

10-15M tank coil for an HF amp, and I'll guess it's a Millen product.

[N4VGB]

Same here. :dance:

Almost bought one on eBay a couple years ago. Then WB6ACU entered the bidding....

It ain't easy to outbid Joe, I tried several times. :cry:
If the man wants to pay $308 for an MS-7 speaker (which arguably is worth at most $125), who am I to stop him?

My last head to head encounters with him were over a complete and very nice National NC-183MR set (NC-183D with some VLF coverage and in a table top rack with speaker) and then a Racal RA-17 in the same setup with the VLF converter. Long after I bowed out some others kept trying to outbid him and it didn't seem to matter how high the bidding went, Joe just kept throwing money at the items. I guess when you count your money by the millions and really want something, what does it matter.

[N4VGB]

What is it, and who made it?


Amateur gear? :think

[w2amr]

10-15M tank coil for an HF amp, and I'll guess it's a Millen product.
And your guess would be wrong on all counts.

[w2amr]

What is it, and who made it?


Amateur gear? :thinkYes.

[N4VGB]

What is it, and who made it?


Amateur gear? :thinkYes.


:chin: You're evil George! :chin:

That !@#$%^& cap formed by the metal strips in the center is really throwing me. :twisted:

[w2amr]

Well made, ain't it?

[N4VGB]

Well made, ain't it?

I think that was a hint. :D

[w2amr]

Well made, ain't it?

I think that was a hint. :D
Maybe. Could be a dastardly diversion too. :twisted:

[AF6LJ]

What is it, and who made it?
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2704/4419071739_093c692ecb_o.jpg

I keep looking at that and wondering if that isn't the tripeler out of a UHF commercial rig.

[w2amr]

Nope. Amateur gear.

[AF6LJ]

Nope. Amateur gear.
It was a good try.
It kind of looked like the tripeler assemble out of a mocon 70 minus the housing. :)

[w2amr]

Nope. Amateur gear.
It was a good try.
It kind of looked like the tripeler assemble out of a mocon 70 minus the housing. :)
Whatever that is. :lol:

[N4VGB]

The only thing that comes to mind is a 6n2 tank coil. :think

[w2amr]

The only thing that comes to mind is a 6n2 tank coil. :think
Ok, yer getting desperate so I'll give you a hint. I doesn't go inside anything.

[w2amr]

Let me clarify, the only thing it goes inside is it's case, which I removed for the picture. :snicker:

[AF6LJ]

Okay I give up.

[N4VGB]

I have decided to:

[w2amr]

The EF Johnson Automatic Duel Band Antenna Resonator. Thanks for playing along. :cheers:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4422158448_60606a4113_o.jpg

[w2amr]

Okay I give up.
Yeah, I can tell by the (banned) above your avatar. :lol:

[N8YX]

The EF Johnson Automatic Duel Band Antenna Resonator. Thanks for playing along. :cheers:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4422158448_60606a4113_o.jpg
What bands did it cover?

[WØTKX]

Okay I give up.
Yeah, I can tell by the (banned) above your avatar. :lol:

:rofl:

Your images are blocked at work... :sleep:

[N4VGB]

The EF Johnson Automatic Duel Band Antenna Resonator. Thanks for playing along. :cheers:



:shock: :-?: :chin:

Uh, OK. Strange shape for the case it sits in? Or maybe it's for a mobile antenna and the shape is aerodynamic. :rofl:

Weird piece indeed.

[N9FE]

Will it get you on 160. Don't know. I got a heathkit with wider range.

[w2amr]

The EF Johnson Automatic Duel Band Antenna Resonator. Thanks for playing along. :cheers:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4422158448_60606a4113_o.jpg
What bands did it cover?40 and 80 I think.

[w2amr]

The EF Johnson Automatic Duel Band Antenna Resonator. Thanks for playing along. :cheers:



:shock: :-?: :chin:

Uh, OK. Strange shape for the case it sits in? Or maybe it's for a mobile antenna and the shape is aerodynamic. :rofl:

Weird piece indeed.
That makes sense. I haven't been able to find much info on it.
I picked it up at a hamfester years ago for $5

[N4VGB]

That makes sense. I haven't been able to find much info on it.
I picked it up at a hamfester years ago for $5


I'm having a hard time seeing where & how the RF in and RF out connections are made on this one. I guess the bolt head on top is the RF out???

[w2amr]

That makes sense. I haven't been able to find much info on it.
I picked it up at a hamfester years ago for $5


I'm having a hard time seeing where & how the RF in and RF out connections are made on this one. I guess the bolt head on top is the RF out???
Yeah, there are threaded 5/16 holes in the top and bottom. Bottom -in , top -out I guess. Maybe a whip screws into the top.

[N4VGB]

That makes sense. I haven't been able to find much info on it.
I picked it up at a hamfester years ago for $5


I'm having a hard time seeing where & how the RF in and RF out connections are made on this one. I guess the bolt head on top is the RF out???
Yeah, there are threaded 5/16 holes in the top and bottom. Bottom -in , top -out I guess. Maybe a whip screws into the top.

That does sound like it was made for mobile use. Never seen or heard of it before.

[w2amr]

That makes sense. I haven't been able to find much info on it.
I picked it up at a hamfester years ago for $5


I'm having a hard time seeing where & how the RF in and RF out connections are made on this one. I guess the bolt head on top is the RF out???
Yeah, there are threaded 5/16 holes in the top and bottom. Bottom -in , top -out I guess. Maybe a whip screws into the top.

That does sound like it was made for mobile use. Never seen or heard of it before.
Ooooow, maybe I can get a grand for it on E-Pay. :dance

[N4VGB]

Ooooow, maybe I can get a grand for it on E-Pay. :dance



You wish, but it wouldn't surprise me at all fot it to bring $50-100+ on eBay.

There is a collector with deep pockets for all kinds of junk these days.

[kf0rt]

The EF Johnson Automatic Duel Band Antenna Resonator. Thanks for playing along. :cheers:



:shock: :-?: :chin:

Uh, OK. Strange shape for the case it sits in? Or maybe it's for a mobile antenna and the shape is aerodynamic. :rofl:

Weird piece indeed.
That makes sense. I haven't been able to find much info on it.
I picked it up at a hamfester years ago for $5


Gotta be pretty rare. I did a Google search on it, and the only thing that turned up was a picture from a guy calling himself "jerseygeorge." :think

[w2amr]

The EF Johnson Automatic Duel Band Antenna Resonator. Thanks for playing along. :cheers:



:shock: :-?: :chin:

Uh, OK. Strange shape for the case it sits in? Or maybe it's for a mobile antenna and the shape is aerodynamic. :rofl:

Weird piece indeed.
That makes sense. I haven't been able to find much info on it.
I picked it up at a hamfester years ago for $5


Gotta be pretty rare. I did a Google search on it, and the only thing that turned up was a picture from a guy calling himself "jerseygeorge." :think
If you had found that ahead of time, you would have won. :lol:

[kf0rt]

Gotta be pretty rare. I did a Google search on it, and the only thing that turned up was a picture from a guy calling himself "jerseygeorge." :think
If you had found that ahead of time, you would have won. :lol:

I'm takin' notes. :twisted:

[w2amr]

Gotta be pretty rare. I did a Google search on it, and the only thing that turned up was a picture from a guy calling himself "jerseygeorge." :think
If you had found that ahead of time, you would have won. :lol:

I'm takin' notes. :twisted:
And I will be keeping that in mind. :snicker:

[kf0rt]

Gotta be pretty rare. I did a Google search on it, and the only thing that turned up was a picture from a guy calling himself "jerseygeorge." :think
If you had found that ahead of time, you would have won. :lol:

I'm takin' notes. :twisted:
And I will be keeping that in mind. :snicker:

So far, I've just been lucky. :geek

[N4VGB]

Gotta be pretty rare. I did a Google search on it, and the only thing that turned up was a picture from a guy calling himself "jerseygeorge." :think
If you had found that ahead of time, you would have won. :lol:

I'm takin' notes. :twisted:
And I will be keeping that in mind. :snicker:

That's cheating! :naughty

[w2amr]

Will it get you on 160. Don't know. I got a heathkit with wider range.
Huh?

[N4VGB]

Will it get you on 160. Don't know. I got a heathkit with wider range.
Huh?

What? You didn't know Heathkit produced the Johnson Matchbox? :rofl:

[N9FE]

Maybe i did'nt splain it correctly. The matchbox with extra Inductance coils just did'nt make it. So i bought a heathkit 2060a.

[N4VGB]

Maybe i did'nt splain it correctly. The matchbox with extra Inductance coils just did'nt make it. So i bought a heathkit 2060a.

End all tuner problems via a balanced-balanced tuner. The pic is is an extreme version.

Pics from AG6K/Richard Measures website at http://www.somis.org/

[N8YX]

I have most of the pieces for something like that stashed away, waiting 'til I have the right real-estate layout on which to erect an antenna system that's fed with balanced line. Instead of dual inductors, I'm planning to use a big honkin' differential capacitor and relay-switched inductors.

[N4VGB]

I have most of the pieces for something like that stashed away, waiting 'til I have the right real-estate layout on which to erect an antenna system that's fed with balanced line. Instead of dual inductors, I'm planning to use a big honkin' differential capacitor and relay-switched inductors.

I homebrewed a desk top model of the balanced-balanced tuner at my old QTH for use with a simple short dipole, that's all I had room and trees to support there, fed with 125 ohm twinax. It worked marvelously on all bands for my CW use.

So I got curious and ran some unscientific tests across the whole HF spectrum. The silly thing seemed to be able to not only tune, almost zero SWR, but actually radiate RF quite well on any HF frequency. :shock:

Everyone I know who uses one is very happy with their results.

[w2amr]

Ok boys, have at it.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4425048127_c9949fcffe_o.jpg

[N8YX]

HR-10.

[w2amr]

Damn, that was too easy. Nice job Fred. :agree:

[N8YX]

Damn, that was too easy. Nice job Fred. :agree:
We had one of those (the -B version), an HG-10 and an HW-16 at our high-school ham station.

How well I know them...I spent several weeks fixing the d@mned things so we could get on the air.

Teacher's Rule was: I buy junk. You want to use? You diagnose and repair...as a learning experience. :yes:

[kf0rt]

HR-10.

:dance:

That's what I used with the Eico 720 (mine was an HR-10B). The pair made for a great novice station, circa 1970. As I recall, the 720 cost about $50 and the HR-10B was about $65, both used from "Al" Capone's stock at CW Electronics back when it was on Blake St. in downtown Denver. The real "rage" novice rig back then was the HW-16.

It's starting to look like the real challenges in this contest require going back 50+ years. This modern stuff is too easy. :mrgreen:

[w2amr]

I think Heath made that as the matching receiver for the DX-60. :think

[w2amr]

HR-10.

:dance:

That's what I used with the Eico 720 (mine was an HR-10B). The pair made for a great novice station, circa 1970. As I recall, the 720 cost about $50 and the HR-10B was about $65, both used from "Al" Capone's stock at CW Electronics back when it was on Blake St. in downtown Denver. The real "rage" novice rig back then was the HW-16.

It's starting to look like the real challenges in this contest require going back 50+ years. This modern stuff is too easy. :mrgreen:
It seems that way. Let's see............ :think

[N8YX]

I think Heath made that as the matching receiver for the DX-60. :think
Indeed they did. There was a set (-60, -10 and VFO) for sale at Dayton this past year; some low-life surreptitiously unplugged the oscillator crystals while the seller was distracted and walked away with them.

[N4VGB]

Teacher's Rule was: I buy junk. You want to use? You diagnose and repair...as a learning experience. :yes:



One of my treasures is a gigantic ART-13 schematic and it's not a copy of the original. One of the local tech school instructors is also a ham and he brought his personal ART-13 to one of his classes with the assignment being, "draw me a correct schematic". :shock:

The youngsters did a marvelous job on the schematic.

[kf0rt]

I think Heath made that as the matching receiver for the DX-60. :think

Ayup. But the Eico 720 was the better boat anchor. :snicker:

[w2amr]

I think Heath made that as the matching receiver for the DX-60. :think
Indeed they did. There was a set (-60, -10 and VFO) for sale at Dayton this past year; some low-life surreptitiously unplugged the oscillator crystals while the seller was distracted and walked away with them.
Thats sad.
I had a Dixie 60 and HR-10 station. The reciever sucked. I also had an Apache, Mohawk, and the SB-10 sideband adaptor . Talk about plenty of knobs. :dance

[w2amr]

I think Heath made that as the matching receiver for the DX-60. :think

Ayup. But the Eico 720 was the better boat anchor. :snicker:
But the colors clash. :shock:

[w2amr]

Everybody gets just one shot at this one, and no hints will be given.
http://media8.dropshots.com/photos/88780/20030513/155156.jpg

[N8YX]

Viking Valiant.

[w2amr]

Does everybody go along with Fred on this one?

[kf0rt]

Looks like a Valiant, but it has one too many knobs.

[w2amr]

but it has one too many knobs.
Indeed. :dance:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4427008235_7c7d47defa_o.jpg

[kf0rt]

Viking Pacemaker.

[N4VGB]

Viking Pacemaker.


Meter on the right hand side is a dead give away on this one. :yes:

[w2amr]

Viking Pacemaker.
Did you peek?

[w2amr]

Viking Pacemaker.


Meter on the right hand side is a dead give away on this one. :yes:
Only for the informed. :lol:
What a POS. Maybe the worse transmitter Johnson ever made.

[kf0rt]

Viking Pacemaker.
Did you peek?

Hell no. I researched. :rofl:

[w2amr]

Viking Pacemaker.
Did you peek?

Hell no. I researched. :rofl:
Damn you. :lol:

[N4VGB]

Only for the informed. :lol:
What a POS. Maybe the worse transmitter Johnson ever made.



"Informed"!? Ya mean old? :rofl:

I never owned or worked on a Pacemaker and I'm not so sure I recall anyone who owned one either? :chin:

So I'm gonna presume that your opinion of it is correct. :rofl:

[w2amr]

Only for the informed. :lol:
What a POS. Maybe the worse transmitter Johnson ever made.



"Informed"!? Ya mean old? :rofl:


Only to the point where you're so old you can't remember what you were informed of.

[N4VGB]

Only for the informed. :lol:
What a POS. Maybe the worse transmitter Johnson ever made.



"Informed"!? Ya mean old? :rofl:


Only to the point where you're so old you can't remember what you were informed of.

According to the XYL, I've been there a long time. :shifty

I explained the notch fliter and how it functions to her. :rofl:

[w2amr]

Only for the informed. :lol:
What a POS. Maybe the worse transmitter Johnson ever made.



"Informed"!? Ya mean old? :rofl:


Only to the point where you're so old you can't remember what you were informed of.

According to the XYL, I've been there a long time. :shifty


Take a look around, you may have an HX-500 and just forgot. :snicker:

[N4VGB]

Take a look around, you may have an HX-500 and just forgot. :snicker:



No way man, I remember all the rare ones. But I've lost count of how many HQ-129-X rcvrs I own. I bulk ordered new front panels from KK4PK/Ron Hankins. :rofl:

I love the simple old single & double conversion rcvrs. :oops:

[KG4CGC]

The Charlotte hamfest was nice. The bouquet was strong of many medications, one of which, when ingested, produces the prolific odor of gluey, soapy, dog repellent and hair spray. The mobility chairs were abundant in number but not outdone by the presence of portable oxygen tanks. I believe there was one in attendance who stores his clothing in a neighbor's barn. I chose to buck the trend by shaving, showering and using deodorant with a spritz of Aspen. I should have bathed in the Aspen, to be honest. There was even a Mexican looking vendor selling used shoes and bronze jewelry. More computers this year than ever before, even a few old Commodores and one Amiga.

George, I looked in earnest for the 500 of which you seek but alas, it was not there. Many, many of the HQ were available. I saw several TS 570D's, a couple of 940's, an 830, a pair of Icom 7500's, an 8500. The Ten Tec gear was beat all to shit except for one nice looking Jupiter w/AT. 1200$$$ asking price seemed a bit suspicious. The Heathkits were strangely not in abundance like they normally are. A couple of SB220's here or there. No receivers or otherwise to represent the old Heathkit line. Several nice little Hammarlunds for 30 and 35 $$$. Project for someone. A Yaesu FT 101/2 for 150 $$$. Hey! The lights did work! A few FT 7** rigs. CBs, DAK stacks, 11m amps, Ranger RCI 29**, coax, scopes, bins of old surveillance cams, crap tools, good tools, assorted magnifiers and satin statuettes. More crap than I have room to mention.

Martin Jue Jr. was manning the MFJ booth. Ten Tec was there just for show as was Yeasu. HRO and Ham Radio World?Universe(?) was there. What ever radio HRO had, Ham Radio W/U was 25 $$$ cheaper. Wire Man, the whacker vest supplier with embroidery machine on hand, Girl Scout cookies in a roving wagon being pulled by overweight Girl Scouts. Sorry. A little cruel. I want to give props to the people from Debco Electronics aka debco.com. They had a whole row for their little parts, close to 180 feet total in table lentgh. They are a little Mom and Pop that sells more than electronic pieces. Look them up. I got 10 crystal diodes for 50 cents each, several multipacks of caps, resistors and transistors for 1 dolla each. Two packs of jumbo LED's for a dolla a pair each (elusive blue), dolla pots, ferrite doughnuts, all in all, 60 dollars worth of pieces parts for 16 $$$. I could have spent all day there thinking about parts I MIGHT need! Not to mention connectors, adapters RF and audio, sockets ... the list would go on and on ... meters. Debco is Tom K8CLA and Deb N8BVI. Need parts, CHECK THEM OUT FIRST.

I did not partake of any of the food offerings. Standard fare, whooptie do, right? But being so close to the heart of livermush country, by 10am the very nice facilities were under siege all manner of sounds and odors. I know, bathrooms tend to stink, it is the Law of Nature. However, the cacophonous chorus of the mensroom combined with added echo and an over taxed ventilation system gives reason to redefine the meaning of certain terms related to battle field conflagrations and being on the front lines of attack! I only wanted to pee! Really! After I walked in there though, suddenly, the rules of Mensrooms Etiquette suddenly did not apply! I just wanted to relieve my bladder and get out. Sorry, guy standing beside me at the urinal. I know there is supposed to be one empty urinal space between us at all times but I was not going to wait for you to clear out and risk fighting over the space left available. In case you're wondering, yes. Yes I did wash my hands as I tried to breathe through my mouth using my teeth as a filter against the onslaught of the awesome power that is Olympic Hamfest Powerdumping. I knew I was up against the Best of the Best but I tell you no lie when I say that I had no idea what was in store upon my entry into that Special Portal of Hell. I may have only spent 60 seconds in there, 75 tops but it seemed like and unending, tortuous eternity.

[w2amr]

Thanks for the report Charles. And tnx for keeping yer eyes open for the transmitter. Glad you made it back in one piece. :lol:

[kf0rt]

GREAT review, Charles. I almost feel like I was there.

... but kinda glad I wasn't... :lol:

[N4VGB]

Thanks for the report Charles. And tnx for keeping yer eyes open for the transmitter. Glad you made it back in one piece. :lol:

So what am I supposed to do if I find a HX-500 at the next hamfest for you???

[KG4CGC]

Just give George a call.
Yes or no?

[ki4itv]

...the awesome power that is Olympic Hamfest Powerdumping.
:rofl:

Two thumbs up.
:agree: :agree:

[w2amr]

Thanks for the report Charles. And tnx for keeping yer eyes open for the transmitter. Glad you made it back in one piece. :lol:

So what am I supposed to do if I find a HX-500 at the next hamfest for you???
You've got plenty of money, Buy it for me then ship it. :lol:

[N4VGB]

Thanks for the report Charles. And tnx for keeping yer eyes open for the transmitter. Glad you made it back in one piece. :lol:

So what am I supposed to do if I find a HX-500 at the next hamfest for you???
You've got plenty of money, Buy it for me then ship it. :lol:

In your dreams. :lol:

It was just a thought, I go to the 'fest on March 20th and there sits a decent looking HX-500 for $500-750. I buy it, George says no and then has to watch it sell on eBay for $1500+ and cusses Mack the whole time. :rofl:

[w2amr]

Thanks for the report Charles. And tnx for keeping yer eyes open for the transmitter. Glad you made it back in one piece. :lol:

So what am I supposed to do if I find a HX-500 at the next hamfest for you???
You've got plenty of money, Buy it for me then ship it. :lol:

In your dreams. :lol:

It was just a thought, I go to the 'fest on March 20th and there sits a decent looking HX-500 for $500-750. I buy it, George says no and then has to watch it sell on eBay for $1500+ and cusses Mack the whole time. :rofl:
You are a cold hearted man.

[N4VGB]

You are a cold hearted man.



Not at all George. You'll notice in my scenario you received first choice on the HX-500 and only after being refused by you did I dump it on eBay. :D

[w2amr]

You are a cold hearted man.



Not at all George. You'll notice in my scenario you received first choice on the HX-500 and only after being refused by you did I dump it on eBay. :D
You are a [strike:4vz69vx4]cold[/strike:4vz69vx4] warm hearted man.

[N4VGB]

OK, here comes another one, maybe the oldest piece I own. You really gotta be an OF to know this one. Manufacturer and model please?

[w2amr]

OK, here comes another one, maybe the oldest piece I own. You really gotta be an OF to know this one. Manufacturer and model please?
Old battery powered broadcast receiver. 22Volts B+, probably uses a WD-11 tube. :think

[N8YX]

Crosley 50.

I saw one of those being offered for sale at the Warren (OH) Hamfest a couple years ago...

[N4VGB]

Crosley 50.

I saw one of those being offered for sale at the Warren (OH) Hamfest a couple years ago...

Too quick, I thought this one would take a while. Old regens and TRFs are easy enough to recognize as what they are, but I thought it would take longer for manufacturer and model number. :doh:

OK, next time it's gonna be tough.

[N4VGB]

OK, here comes another one, maybe the oldest piece I own. You really gotta be an OF to know this one. Manufacturer and model please?
Old battery powered broadcast receiver. 22Volts B+, probably uses a WD-11 tube. :think

01-A tube.

[w2amr]

OK, here comes another one, maybe the oldest piece I own. You really gotta be an OF to know this one. Manufacturer and model please?
Old battery powered broadcast receiver. 22Volts B+, probably uses a WD-11 tube. :think

01-A tube.
Same thing, only better.

[N4VGB]

Now I'm gonna get plain old evil on you guy's arses! You made mince meat out that old Crosley Model 50 pic, you were way too fast on that one! :twisted:

What it is, is obvious (to some), manufacturer and model please. :neener:

[N8YX]

Sargent 11-UA.

[N4VGB]

Sargent 11-UA.

I'm really starting to hate you. :rofl:

[w2amr]

Good 1 Fred, I never even heard of that before.

[N4VGB]

Good 1 Fred, I never even heard of that before.

Not unobtanium but a pretty rare piece. Damned Fred! :twisted:


:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[w2amr]

Ok Boys, do it to it.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2751/4454740791_4ca468a8d6_o.jpg

[N8YX]

Gonset GSB-101.

[kf0rt]

7 minutes??!!! Jeeeeeebus. :rofl:

[w2amr]

7 minutes??!!! Jeeeeeebus. :rofl:
He must be slipping.
That's ok, I got him on the Johnson Pacemaker. :lol:

[N9FE]

What the hell is the lighting round .. :D

[N4VGB]

Gonset GSB-101.

Now George hates you also! :rofl:

[N4VGB]

Military radio, fairly common a few years back at a lot of 'fests, seldom seen these days.

[N8YX]

I'm thinking early to mid 30's and I don't think that set was made by Collins.

ETA: Hallicrafters HT-14.


Here's one for you folks. Look at the receiver pictured below.

Now...is there such a thing as an RME 6950?

[N4VGB]

I'm thinking early to mid 30's and I don't think that set was made by Collins.

ETA: Hallicrafters HT-14.


Here's one for you folks. Look at the receiver pictured below.

Now...is there such a thing as an RME 6950?

:twisted: Well that is the civilian make & model and since that info is out now, it's just too easy to cross reference as a military BC-669. :twisted:

I've been told there was a RME 6950 but I always wondered if there was some confusion with the RME 4350??? I've owned a 6900 and wasn't too thrilled with it's performance, traded it off for some other treasure. I was sure that I was doing something wrong on that 6900 and enlisted the aid of a regional RME expert. He went through my set and declared it to be "spot on". :doh: I have no idea how the RME 6900 has such a large following of enthusiasts, I was not impressed. It is an attractive boat anchor rcvr and perhaps that is what endears it to many.

[KG4CGC]

Let's asked The Zook!
http://lists.tempe.gov/admin/WA.EXE?A2=ind0601&L=boatanchors&D=1&T=0&O=D&F=P&S=&P=5366

[N8YX]

I've been told there was a RME 6950 but I always wondered if there was some confusion with the RME 4350??? I've owned a 6900 and wasn't too thrilled with it's performance, traded it off for some other treasure. I was sure that I was doing something wrong on that 6900 and enlisted the aid of a regional RME expert. He went through my set and declared it to be "spot on". :doh: I have no idea how the RME 6900 has such a large following of enthusiasts, I was not impressed. It is an attractive boat anchor rcvr and perhaps that is what endears it to many.
That I know of, there is one (count it) '6950 in existence. A prototype. Sitting about 5 miles from me. The bandswitch wiring hadn't been completed when my friend Steve got hold of the thing, and he's had to fabricate a couple more pieces besides.

If I can get pictures of the set I'll post them.

[N4VGB]

That I know of, there is one (count it) '6950 in existence. A prototype. Sitting about 5 miles from me. The bandswitch wiring hadn't been completed when my friend Steve got hold of the thing, and he's had to fabricate a couple more pieces besides.

If I can get pictures of the set I'll post them.



Very interesting indeed, only one unfinished prototype, can we say eBay millions. I guess that's every collectors dream, to own the one and only of any type gear.

This months Electric Radio has a pic of the factory prototype 75A-4, which turns out to be a standard 75A-2 mounted in an open desk top rack with another chassis holding all the new parts mounted above it. That makes perfect sense for prototyping, since things can be changed quickly and easily. It looks weird but electrically it's a standard 75A-4.

Did any paperwork/manual come with that prototype RME 6950? It sure would be interesting to compare the schematic and specs with the standard 6900 and see what was changed.

[w2amr]

Sorry Mack, you have to sit this one out.

http://media8.dropshots.com/photos/88780/20100323/010211.jpg