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W2ZE
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« on: July 18, 2008, 02:09:14 PM »
One of our S.A. sales reps sent us this picture from Equador, and I just had to post it.
Enjoy Shocked

Mike, W2ZE

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« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2008, 02:40:09 PM »
hmmmm ... I wonder if this is what 'cliplead's hb 833 rig looks like ... bet no cats around there ...beefus
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« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2008, 03:04:25 PM »
Love that blower suspended in the back.

Very serviceable Grin
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« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2008, 03:26:49 PM »
I put both hands in my pockets just looking at that picture. Is Quito close to Gilligan's Island? Looks like something the professor would build.

Looks like a second fan behind the tank Dave.
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« Reply #4 on: July 18, 2008, 03:57:43 PM »
Looks like QEX found a new job ... Grin

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« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2008, 05:51:34 PM »
Closely resembles (SK) WB4AOE's 833-A transmitter in the mid 60's, except his had only one or two meters.  About 1 or 2 minutes into a transmission, little wisps of smoke would start rising from certain components.  I nicknamed it the "barbecue pit".
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« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2008, 06:34:00 PM »
Hey Mike,

WELCOME BACK!

Oh yes, the HB transmitter...  Looks like another use for Uni-Strut...

As for the second blower, yeah, there is one back there .  Looks like it's aimed at the 833 hidden behind the tank coil...
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« Reply #7 on: July 18, 2008, 07:05:11 PM »
Ralph -

Missed you on th "dinner" net tonight.
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« Reply #8 on: July 18, 2008, 07:15:24 PM »
Hey Paul,

Bill and I were there for about 5 min... QRN was too much for the low power
and we called it an afternoon.

I see Bill just signed in this min. on Skipe...
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« Reply #9 on: July 19, 2008, 01:14:13 AM »
I admire that greatly, although the blower should be aimed down at the 833's. It's a manly man's manly transmitter. And I am glad I live in the USA where materials are more affordable. I must give credit to the builder for economical use of materials. I think it also wins the watts per dollar award.
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« Reply #10 on: July 19, 2008, 07:24:26 AM »
Well,... it's obviously a Bald Guys Transmitter...open frame design.... vely serviceable...um....we like the open air electro static build up...no concern for hair razen...

Those of us with Shine haven't a need for cabinetry..very nice...Form.. Cool
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« Reply #11 on: July 19, 2008, 08:37:45 AM »
Probably works better on AM and CW than most of the "new fangled" high priced riceboxes.
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« Reply #12 on: July 19, 2008, 10:08:07 AM »
Quito huh?  home of real AM homebrew and the quad antenna....Very groovy TX......I am a big fan of the    "open air" transmitter...One of my transmitters was once described as a "walk thru" by Paul VJB....  Interesting airy tx building as well...
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« Reply #13 on: July 19, 2008, 04:02:03 PM »
Quote from: Mike/W8BAC on July 18, 2008, 03:26:49 PM
I put both hands in my pockets just looking at that picture. Is Quito close to Gilligan's Island? Looks like something the professor would build.

Looks like a second fan behind the tank Dave.

Hands in pocket indeed. I see that fan and I just noticed the 'tin' roof over the top. Pigeon proofing?
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« Reply #14 on: July 19, 2008, 10:51:39 PM »
yeah, but he knows how many BIRD watts he's got. see the 43 peeking out from the upper left?
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