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« Reply #25 on: November 04, 2011, 04:53:46 PM »

Tim,

Do you know what was the final outcome with the old transmitter at CFRX? Did someone acquire it, or did it get scrapped?
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« Reply #26 on: November 06, 2011, 09:46:23 PM »

I hung around 7199 7200 today fr awhile. Lot of QRN but still a fair amount of Am there. I tried calling. heard them talk about a station inthere but it might have been pure coincidence. Happened twice though.
I also ran the tx at 225 volts instead of 161. it like it . Power was more than double although that isnt much. I would have to rewire to run it there permanently. i finshed the rework on my home brew Pa today. (50C6 tube now. ) I am short a 10 ohm power resistor for current limit in the PS. I might be able to come up with something tomorow. While the rig is low on output it does work very well so iate to monkey with it. I would rather just use it as an excitier to push the PA.
 
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« Reply #27 on: November 06, 2011, 09:56:38 PM »

...cfrx tx was replaced with a solid state tx...i've heard that a ham in new york state got it, although i was supposed to get it...typical...

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« Reply #28 on: November 10, 2011, 07:44:20 AM »

I wish there were at least 1 Canadian on 7290 or a Rochester NY station. I have my rig working now. It is LOW power but I brought in a guest op and took a recvr for a drive in the car. It is definatley getting out. I doubt it will do hundreds of miles in average conditions but it should cross the lake or maybe even hit TO. Cobourg at least I hope. If someone should hear me please know all I want is a signal check. 20 secs of you time. I am listening and sending if clear, mornings as soon as the broadcast stations clear.
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« Reply #29 on: November 10, 2011, 08:35:22 AM »

Maybe Dog X-Ray if it's clear. 

What time are you talking about, Don, I've got some opportunities REAL early morning, like 0900-1030 GMT  (4AM-530AM Eastern).
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« Reply #30 on: November 10, 2011, 11:29:22 AM »

..don.....let me know, when on the weekend you want to try...i work afternoons, and dont get up til about 11am...no time during the week...
..you'd be surprised, i've worked guys in kingston, etc., who were using low power..
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« Reply #31 on: November 10, 2011, 07:36:30 PM »

The problem with early Paul is the Broadcaster stay on till about 8Am EST. The lads from Moscow in particular. But in general most of the good AM spots are used up  till daylight hours here. I amoften up taht time of day especially in the 5s so if I am I will check . if it is open I will e at the first open spot below the Moscow folks. Mid day is often pretty good here. There is a round table group on though and seems pretty well established. If I come up with a good idea or spot I will post . I have a vfo so I can go anywhere on 40M.
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« Reply #32 on: November 11, 2011, 12:09:31 AM »

...don...do you want to try, this weekend?..

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« Reply #33 on: November 11, 2011, 04:31:07 PM »

Yes I would. I have the Kingston hamfest in the morning but I will be home by probably 2 or 230. PM I think that is mid morning by your time. If you are available. I ll try 7295. If it is occupied by a broadcast station like it was today I will slip down the 7260. If that is no good I will go lower a few kcs and look for a clear spot. Last ditch effort 7200.
I have good power (for me) at all three spots.
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« Reply #34 on: November 11, 2011, 06:30:19 PM »

...cfrx tx was replaced with a solid state tx...i've heard that a ham in new york state got it, although i was supposed to get it...typical...

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Sorry to hear that.  I remember you telling me you thought you had a good shot at it.  At least (hopefully) it didn't go to a scrap dealer.
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« Reply #35 on: November 12, 2011, 12:13:15 AM »

first off, don, k4kyv...i think the ham took it back to n.y. state...

..and don, ok on kingston...i mentioned in an earlier email, i'm south of hanover, ontario...we likely are about 125-150 miles as far as the crow flies...listen on sunday morning, 3725 for our group...9am...saturday morning as well, but you will be in kingston...join in, if you can...look for a dx60, or some little rig...as far as parts, whatever you need, let me know...

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« Reply #36 on: November 12, 2011, 07:14:31 AM »

7200 is clear right now I am going to give it a shot.
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« Reply #37 on: November 12, 2011, 10:35:54 AM »

...don..it turns out, you are due east of me, and 180 miles...this could work...7120 is a good freq to try...

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« Reply #38 on: November 13, 2011, 03:32:06 PM »

Tim,
Thanks! What more could I say? It was exciting to see this pile of wire and wood actually getting out. Now i will see what I can do to improve it.
I will see what went south with my audio. I expect operator error due to inexperience with AM modulation vrs carrier settings.

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« Reply #39 on: November 18, 2011, 03:02:07 PM »

Realizing that my antenna match left a bit to be desired I designed a PI type ant tuner from my Junk box and built a 13 tap coil from copper tubing. I finshed it up last night and powered it up using only my ear and an attenuated rx's S meter to judge. It appeared to be working . Today I made a patch cable and hooked in my power meter. Just over 5 watts under full modulation. I was just under a watt before. The tuner tunes very well . The inductor swtch works nicely and you can get a raise or loss of power in every position near the sweet spot.  I have less than $20 out of pocket and it is very heavy duty. I am cranked now! I also ordered a single gang 365 for y txs output tank so I can cover 80 and 40m with no switching. It should be here in a day or two. Life is good.
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« Reply #40 on: November 18, 2011, 10:52:39 PM »

A little practice.Some tuning and I netted this during modulation. It will almost hit the 2 on the 50 watt scale on modulation peaks. I know the chances of this meter being accurate are slim to none however the power is up huge no matter what. Used to get under a watt on the 5 watt scale. According to this meter it is banging almost 18 watts under peaks .(I was unable to get the camera to take the picture on the peak but this is as close as I got) So even if I cut that in half for error it is still 9 watts. I am happy.
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« Reply #41 on: November 19, 2011, 12:14:48 AM »

....maybe try again this weekend, around 7120...did you get a chance, to do any antenna work?..

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« Reply #42 on: November 19, 2011, 05:09:27 PM »

I got it raised about double height. I am tuned up on 7120 . I will be in shack tomorrow  maybe about 2 pm for sure 2.30 if it works out.
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« Reply #43 on: November 19, 2011, 05:45:52 PM »

...ok don...i'll be on 7120, 2 pm-ish, sunday...

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« Reply #44 on: November 19, 2011, 08:25:45 PM »

7120 is off limits for U.S. phone.  Our phone band is 7125 to 7300.

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« Reply #45 on: November 19, 2011, 10:52:03 PM »

..hey john  ! ...hope all is going ok... 40 has been great, as most bands...the reason i chose 7120, is there is little, no qrm...nice and quiet...don is running qrp...i heard him last weekend, hope it is better on sunday, with his improvements..

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« Reply #46 on: November 19, 2011, 11:44:52 PM »

Going great!  Thanks!  Yes the bands are full of QRMTESTERS at the moment.  Roll Eyes
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« Reply #47 on: November 21, 2011, 10:48:45 AM »

I can sneak up 5 anytime you want to try. Don VE3LYX
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