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N4JOY
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« on: June 13, 2007, 02:30:14 PM »

I have been a ham for many years and have only dabbled in AM - primarily on 10 meters with my IC-751 (which actually sounded very good when properly adjusted).  I sincerely enjoyed the difference in the "culture" between SSB and AM ops.  Anyway, I recently registered with AMfone and have spent the past few days browsing the countless posts and resources.  Let me just say I am glad I stumbled upon the site! 

I plan to get back on 10 meters AM very soon with a Hallicrafters I am restoring.  I will also be experimenting with 6 meters AM.

Just wanted to introduce myself and say hello!
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« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2007, 03:06:58 PM »

Welcome to AM!! Most of us here are dyed in the wool AMers, and old gear / homebrew afficianados. But some are running modern gear as well. It doesnt matter how you get there as long as you get there!

Welcome to Am, and I'll look forward to working you one night on 75m.
                                                 The Slab Bacon
                                       
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« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2007, 03:32:20 PM »

Welcome a board.

The Lafayette  HA-460 is a nice lill  6m xcever, and somewhat cheep....  they make one in 10m flavor  (HA-410) also...   klc
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AF9J
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« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2007, 03:37:12 PM »

Hi Chris,

Welcome to the group. Smiley  I'm sort of a young OT (been licensed since '78 [at age 14], and active since '82).  I dabbled briefly with AM back in '95, with a Johnson Ranger, and a Hammarlund HQ-110 (TVI drove me off that air at that time).  I'm getting a Heathkit Cheyennne, transmitter going (I'm hoping to work on the power supply tonight, when I get home from work), that I'll use with my Hallicrafters SX-96 receiver. Both will be better than my Yaesu FT-897D (which has mediocre audio at best on transmit, and a noisy receiver).  Lately I've been hanging out on 6 & 10m doing AM, when those two bands are open.  I've found AM to be a breath of fresh air in my operation on 6 & 10.  Now I'm looking for a 6m AM rig.  (Mark, I'll keep an ear open for you on 50.400).  I've belonged to the AM Forum for a little under 3 months.  I've found people in the group to be among the most helpful I've run into, in an online ham radio group.

73,
Ellen - AF9J
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W2FAL
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« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2007, 04:54:44 PM »

I agree about the HA-460.

I had lots of fun in the mid-60s running the 460 and matching VFO mobile with a Squalo in Westchester County, NY.

Frank, W2FAL
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« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2007, 06:39:05 PM »

Hi Chris,

Welcome to the best AM site in the nation. I hope to work you on 10 meters soon.

Mike
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« Reply #6 on: June 14, 2007, 10:48:52 AM »

Great call for the great site.

Welcome Chris-
You've joined a fun group of hams as well.

W3RSW, Rick
(Great radio since 1970; Great AM since conversion by the 'Tron, 1980 or so; "yer modulatin' it with what?")
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« Reply #7 on: June 14, 2007, 12:37:44 PM »

Had an HA460 in my HS radio club through the mid and late 1970s.  6m AM was still common then and I used to check into the coffeepot net many mornings.  Fun band, fun rig.

Your call reminds me of a guy I worked with.  His name was Nick Joy and his name tag said "N. Joy."  Funny, he was a good guy too.

Enjoy!
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« Reply #8 on: June 14, 2007, 01:50:24 PM »

Well Chris, as others have said - you've fallen in with the villainous AMers! It really is a great bunch of guys overall, most helpful and quite friendly. Even more fun at hamfests, dinner, or other gatherings.

I looked forward to working you on the air sometime. In the meantime, kick back, enjoy the site, and weclome aboard.

~ Todd,  'KAQ
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N4JOY
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« Reply #9 on: June 15, 2007, 09:39:52 PM »

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome!  I've been working on a Hallicrafters HT-40 – nothing major except for some tube replacements and a few resistors and caps.   I hope to have this on the air soon!   

73,

Chris
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Rick K5IZ
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« Reply #10 on: June 15, 2007, 10:13:24 PM »

Hi Chris,
Welcome to AMfone and the world of AM radio.  It sure is nice to have you join us.  Most everybody here is a crusty old coot, but all have hearts of gold and love helping others.  If there is anything any of us can do to assist you, please, don't hesitiate to holler.  You'll have to holler loud thouigh, some of us are gettin' up in years!

Great to have you,
Rick
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