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« on: October 21, 2008, 09:16:16 PM »
A few pictures of Robert W0VMC (Voice Modulated Carrier!!) and his recent
visit to New England to deliver a Beautiful Collins 20V2 transmitter
to Carl WA1PQT.  I suspect Carl is going to be a "factor" once
he gets his antenna up a bit higher!

Carl, welcome to the AM community!  I think Carl will be a great asset to our group!

It was my great pleasure in finally meeting Robert W0CMC after speaking with him on the air for so long  Cheesy  I (and all of the New England hams) look forward to Robert's return to New England when we can plan a larger gathering.

Here are a few pics:

Pictured from left to right: Steve WA1QIX, Robert W0VMC, Carl WA1PQT.  The
new rig is in the background.



Here's Robert standing at the back of the transmitter.  The inside of this transmitter is cleaner my dishes  Wink  You could eat off of the transformers!



Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm... I've heard of tree huggers, but Transmitter huggers  Wink



What a work of art !!



I have more pics.  I will put them somewhere on the 'net for all to see!!

Regards,

Steve
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« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2008, 09:56:54 PM »
Very cool, Steve, TNX for the pics.  I heard a rumor that Robert was gonna be at Nearfest... only a week out of phase.

He's one of those true gentlemen, and it's always a pleasure to hear his strapping signal and distinctive voice on 75.
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« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2008, 10:29:07 PM »
Awesome TX! Robert does some nice work. Too bad we didn't get to meet him at NEAR Fest.
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« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2008, 06:12:40 AM »
Quote from: Steve - WB3HUZ on October 21, 2008, 10:29:07 PM
Awesome TX! Robert does some nice work. Too bad we didn't get to meet him at NEAR Fest.

I don't believe Robert was actually at NearFest.  I believe the timing didn't work out for the 'fest and delivery  Wink
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« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2008, 08:09:32 AM »
Nice Pics <drool>  Glad I was able to talk to Robert on the air

Al VTP
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« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2008, 08:40:13 AM »
What a nice rig. Question, What is the purpose of the shorting straps on the variable caps?
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« Reply #6 on: October 22, 2008, 10:56:21 AM »
Quote from: WA1GFZ on October 22, 2008, 08:40:13 AM
What a nice rig. Question, What is the purpose of the shorting straps on the variable caps?
Those are lightning arc gaps--not shorting straps. If you look closely one end floats. Did you check out the DC motor & indicator drive?
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« Reply #7 on: October 22, 2008, 11:01:41 AM »
Hi Skip, welcome back!
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« Reply #8 on: October 22, 2008, 11:16:00 AM »
I suppose you set the gap slightly closer than plate spacing.
one clean machine
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« Reply #9 on: October 22, 2008, 11:25:56 AM »
     " What a work of art !!  "

I smell a pun in here.......


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« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2008, 10:07:48 AM »
I hope that transmitter is not the one Robert uses on the air, or if so, he has something better in store.  He always has a beautiful signal here.
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« Reply #11 on: October 23, 2008, 12:37:52 PM »
No Don. He's been using the New Power Block lately.
304TLs....... i think!
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