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Title: Homebrew transmitter Post by: VK7ZL on November 20, 2010, 03:38:43 AM Here is a fine example of a homebrew transmitter to be operated with great care.
http://www.kkn.net/~tree/160/HomebrewTransmitterQuitoEcuador.jpg Title: Re: Homebrew transmitter Post by: AMroo on November 20, 2010, 04:40:51 AM Cant say I don't love it.
We have had contact before I think it may have been on vkham.com or maybe on air, think I remember that you also run a Swan? Like to hear you on the Aussie BA net, its on Sat morn at 9.30 EST (Australia, Sydney) I get on there at least once a month. 7.125mhz. Title: Re: Homebrew transmitter Post by: VE3GZB on November 20, 2010, 08:23:34 AM SWEET! Now that's ham radio!
Title: Re: Homebrew transmitter Post by: KB5MD on November 20, 2010, 10:35:27 AM "It's ALIVE, IT'S ALIVE!!!!!
Title: Re: Homebrew transmitter Post by: WA3VJB on November 20, 2010, 10:40:40 AM That's almost outdoors.
See the sunlight coming in the cinderblocks down at the bottom ? Love the cooling blower fan, with customized suspension, and the specialized earthquake resistant framework respecting potential ground temblors around Quito. Title: Re: Homebrew transmitter Post by: KL7OF on November 20, 2010, 10:42:06 AM I've seen this pic before...Looks like BC band
Title: Re: Homebrew transmitter Post by: WA1GFZ on November 20, 2010, 10:51:22 AM Tom Vu in the preplexiglass age.....couldn't resist Sgt. Andersen
Title: Re: Homebrew transmitter Post by: k4kyv on November 20, 2010, 11:36:58 AM It is an AM broadcast transmitter, not a ham rig. In Ecuador, IIRC.
In broadcast jargon, it is called a "composite" transmitter. Title: Re: Homebrew transmitter Post by: KA0HCP on November 20, 2010, 11:38:19 AM The best feature? No Test Points! Touch it anywhere and you can get any voltage you need!! :)
Title: Re: Homebrew transmitter Post by: WQ9E on November 20, 2010, 11:44:00 AM At least parts access for service is easy! I just replaced the arm tension belts in an Akai GX-747DBX reel deck and it is the polar opposite of this "rig" in terms of easy access.
Before seeing this photo I never thought of using storage shelf units for building a rig, it would be like a standard rack on steroids. Title: Re: Homebrew transmitter Post by: k4kyv on November 20, 2010, 12:11:56 PM It pales in comparison to Clyde, K4UXK's homebrew transmitter.
Title: Re: Homebrew transmitter Post by: K1JJ on November 20, 2010, 01:39:26 PM Tom Vu in the pre-plexiglass age.....couldn't resist Sgt. Andersen Hey, but at least I had "Police Line - Do Not Cross" yellow tape around it to protect the innocent! .. ;D T Title: Re: Homebrew transmitter Post by: KA0HCP on November 20, 2010, 01:42:21 PM I swear it looks like Clyde has a Weed Whacker wired in there!
Title: Re: Homebrew transmitter Post by: W3SLK on November 21, 2010, 09:16:28 AM Nothing like "Plug-N-Play" ;D
Title: Re: Homebrew transmitter Post by: Todd, KA1KAQ on November 23, 2010, 12:25:46 AM I love tha shot of Clyde's 833 rig. Was telling someone about it recently and they looked at me like I was nuts. Well....anyway....
Frank, that beast in your basement looks like a nuclear reactor with the big steering wheel on front of it. You just need one of those big mercury columns on the side to go up and down for effect. Sgt Anderson is definitely from a time before the Plexi-King age. He had the haircut to match, too! Title: Re: Homebrew transmitter Post by: WA1GFZ on November 23, 2010, 08:37:39 AM Great progress has been made on the beast. All the metal work is done and now that yard work is done I'll be getting back to it. AMfone - Dedicated to Amplitude Modulation on the Amateur Radio Bands
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