Article: 324399 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Buck Frobisher" References: <3ni5f.102$jV2.25@newssvr17.news.prodigy.com> Subject: Re: My Alps printer is back on-line: custom decals Message-ID: Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 11:37:09 -0400 "Robert Murrell" wrote in message news:c8q5f.177$jV2.173@newssvr17.news.prodigy.com... > I'm not sure how it will look on glass. I'm sure there will be plenty of > bubble that will have to be squeezed out when applied. Plus, the material > will not be optically clear and flat. It might end up looking like clear > packing tape on the glass. > > "Buck Frobisher" wrote in message > news:LKj5f.10632$ns3.744488@news20.bellglobal.com... >> >> Can you make a clear decal to go on glass to make a radio dial? Thanks for the advice. I'm still looking to find a replacement for the missing dial glass for my RCA A1 regards, Frank Article: 324400 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Philco 32B - Did anyone notice? From: Ron Ramirez Message-ID: Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 15:55:52 GMT ...that this set on our favorite auction site is not exactly original? http://tinyurl.com/e2kch It's a 32 volt DC set that has been converted to 110 volt AC operation. Notice the power transformer toward the front of the chassis? This set originally had a (VERY heavy) separate power supply mounted above the main chassis, on those wooden supports with holes drilled for that purpose. Speaker is also not original. At $142.50 and climbing, does anyone notice these these things beside myself? Well, as I have an identical set and it is all original and complete, I guess this means that mine should be worth at least twice that? :-) -- Ron Ramirez - Evansville, Indiana Visit PhilcoRadio.com at http://www.philcoradio.com/ and the new Philco Phorum at http://philcoradio.com/phpBB2/index.php Article: 324401 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" References: <1YudnY8_daz9T8jeRVn-gw@giganews.com> <11lcklnfo2do3bf@news.supernews.com> Subject: Re: Free shipping from France! Message-ID: Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 17:08:38 GMT "Buck Frobisher" wrote in message news:11lcklnfo2do3bf@news.supernews.com... > "Phil Nelson" wrote in message > news:1YudnY8_daz9T8jeRVn-gw@giganews.com... >> Ebay item 6218438529 . >> >> Phil Nelson > > Lovely knock-off of the Predicta. Who did the knock-off? I thought the Teleavia predated the Predicta. jim menning Article: 324402 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.net> References: <1129692328.515987.239000@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <15437-435641F3-14@storefull-3255.bay.webtv.net> <1129730987.069254.110940@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: A superior console (was: FA Midwest 18 tuber console..not mine) Message-ID: Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 17:25:58 GMT Well, the audio quality of all those preachers compared to R. Australia (ABC) in Melbourne isn't much to write home about... "toxcrusadr" wrote in message news:1129730987.069254.110940@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > Ken G. wrote, > > >there is nothng much to listen to on AM or SW anymore what makes those super scott radios better ? > > May be true, but the availability of programming is a separate issue > from the quality of the set. > > Jiri wrote: > >My dream actually made radio: Scott Allwave 23 in Napier with three > speakers (working on a replica) > > Way cool! I hope we get to see it. I have often thought of making a > really cool tombstone cabinet for an orphan chassis. Something that > was never made back then but matches the dial face styling. > > >My dream never made radio: Scott FM Philharmonic with three speakers > in a cabinet designed by Midwest and made by Zenith 1000 shop > > Ha! Oh, to be in charge of time and space... > > Tox > Article: 324403 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.net> References: <1129692328.515987.239000@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <11lch3scoev722e@corp.supernews.com> <43565969.B5EB66D6@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: A superior console Message-ID: Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 17:28:45 GMT "Michael A. Terrell" wrote in message news:43565969.B5EB66D6@earthlink.net... > Hagstar wrote: > > > > Jiri Placek wrote: > > > > > > > > > Scott: Mediocre design that seemed to cater to money without much > > > taste, good average cabinet workmanship > > > > Everything else you say is spot on, except both my Scott cabinets > > (DualDial 12 and Phantom) are the only sets I have made of solid walnut > > through and through. Both are indeed dowdy looking though. > > > > John H. > > > That may be, but you can get away with it if you're solid walnut. ;-) You can put it in a a crate if the quality of the receiver's that good. > > -- > ? > > Michael A. Terrell > Central Florida Article: 324405 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.net> References: <1YudnY8_daz9T8jeRVn-gw@giganews.com> <11lcklnfo2do3bf@news.supernews.com> Subject: Re: Free shipping from France! Message-ID: Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 18:07:02 GMT What, no "I am Beldar! Please purchase my televisor device which we use to scan transmissions in...France"? At least Coneheads have impeccable taste. "jim menning" wrote in message news:q4v5f.12905$1A1.568@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com... > > "Buck Frobisher" wrote in message > news:11lcklnfo2do3bf@news.supernews.com... > > "Phil Nelson" wrote in message > > news:1YudnY8_daz9T8jeRVn-gw@giganews.com... > >> Ebay item 6218438529 . > >> > >> Phil Nelson > > > > Lovely knock-off of the Predicta. > > Who did the knock-off? I thought the Teleavia predated the Predicta. > > jim menning > > Article: 324406 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "40zeffer" Subject: Re: Columbus, Ohio to Philly Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 15:35:26 +0200 Message-ID: References: <1129736652.734129.100590@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> That is pretty neat ..i drove a 66 21 window that I bought in columbus..'79...back then vws were all over..you'd have thought it was orange cnty ca...now the radio talk, it had a neat transistor portable Blaupunkt..that am,fm,sht wv etc..plugged in to car..but also carried 6 c batt..cant believe 78 bus survived the rust belt...stop by toledo , i will make you a great deal on a gej82!! then, travel north a half hour..see Mark in yipsy..get a white castle..motor on....... Article: 324407 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: " Uncle Peter" References: <24075-4355B973-1606@storefull-3335.bay.webtv.net> <4Np5f.175$jV2.4@newssvr17.news.prodigy.com> Subject: Re: Traffic info tansmitter Message-ID: Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 15:38:25 -0400 "Carter-K8VT" wrote in message news:4Np5f.175$jV2.4@newssvr17.news.prodigy.com... > Gridleak wrote: > > I just aquired a transmitter that was used by the higway department > > to broadcast weather and road information on AM. I can find no info > > on it and thought might be adaptable for use as a wireless phono. > > DON AC7PD > > Don, > Hopefully, you can find a way to reduce the power output. A wireless > phono transmitter's range is measured in feet. The device you have has a > range of miles. > > -73- > Carter K8VT Part 15 broadcasting is legal, and at 1700 kHz a mile or two range is feasible with a good Part 15 compliant antenna. Pete Article: 324408 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jhill" Subject: Sort of OT - Boo, Hiss Again Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 14:49:28 -0500 Message-ID: On page 84 of the Nov 2005 Popular Science is a article about how a reader gutted a 1960 Fairsworth radio console (wood cabinet) and put new guts into it to record LP's or AM/FM onto his iPod. Complete article supposed to be at popsci.com/h20 Article: 324409 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Philco 32B - Did anyone notice? From: Ron Ramirez References: Message-ID: Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 20:16:33 GMT Geary Morton wrote in news:ginkgo-A6E52F.13230519102005 @news.isp.giganews.com: > I would guess that to be an 80 in the lower right corner of the chassis > photo. Probably so; on the original 32, that is where the ground clip is, mounted on a large square piece of phenolic covering a hole punched for a tube socket. The original 32 had a Type 84 rectifier mounted inside the separate power supply. -- Ron Ramirez - Evansville, Indiana Visit PhilcoRadio.com at http://www.philcoradio.com/ and the new Philco Phorum at http://philcoradio.com/phpBB2/index.php Article: 324410 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Ken Subject: Re: Sort of OT - Boo, Hiss Again References: Message-ID: Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 17:56:54 -0400 Definitely a cluless person. Ken jhill wrote: > On page 84 of the Nov 2005 Popular Science is a article about how a reader > gutted a 1960 Fairsworth radio console (wood cabinet) and put new guts into > it to record LP's or AM/FM onto his iPod. Complete article supposed to be at > popsci.com/h20 > > Article: 324411 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.net> References: <24075-4355B973-1606@storefull-3335.bay.webtv.net> <4Np5f.175$jV2.4@newssvr17.news.prodigy.com> Subject: Re: Traffic info tansmitter Message-ID: Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 21:58:35 GMT Most of those things are licensed at frequencies that won't be used in that area (1610-1700, 530-550, frequencies with 1 kw limits)...there's your guide. " Uncle Peter" wrote in message news:Fgx5f.18467$fE5.1826@fed1read06... > > "Carter-K8VT" wrote in message > news:4Np5f.175$jV2.4@newssvr17.news.prodigy.com... > > Gridleak wrote: > > > I just aquired a transmitter that was used by the higway department > > > to broadcast weather and road information on AM. I can find no info > > > on it and thought might be adaptable for use as a wireless phono. > > > DON AC7PD > > > > Don, > > Hopefully, you can find a way to reduce the power output. A wireless > > phono transmitter's range is measured in feet. The device you have has a > > range of miles. > > > > -73- > > Carter K8VT > > Part 15 broadcasting is legal, and at 1700 kHz a mile or two range is > feasible with a good Part 15 compliant antenna. > > Pete > > > Article: 324412 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Ron in Radio Heaven Subject: Re: OK,Gary Tayman, here you go! References: <1129707493.836560.232000@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <-vKdnbCTK6InUsveRVn-rg@bresnan.com> Message-ID: Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 00:03:01 GMT Warren Weber wrote: > The one in Colorado Springs would look in catalogs like Allied and others > and that was the price he wanted. No bargains and no business. There was a shop in Charlotte that was called Surplus Electronics. A friend took me there my first time in 1975. It was in some old buildings in a run down section of town. It was almost going to the catacombs, the light was bad, when you went in there was a shelf lined with flash lights you could use. It was Feb. the first time I went, it was so sold that there would be ice inside the boxes of goodies. We stayed for hours that first trip. When we got ready to leave, I had a double arm load of treasurers that I wanted but had no idea how much it would cost. The old guy that ran it was standing near the front when I walked up. He said well, well, lets see what kind of goodies you have... I just knew I was going to be disappointed. He looked the load over and said "How about $5". I almost dropped everything I had right there. I was hooked. I went back sometimes several times a week until the mid 80s. Over the years the old guy died, his sons took over. in the late 70s they lost their lease and had to move. Just after the move one of the brothers dropped dead suddenly >from a brain hemorage right there in the store. The other brother Jim, kept it going. To look at him you'd have thought he was right out of the mountains of WV. Everyone was shocked to learn he had a doctorate in intamitmlogy (sp) the study of insects. After a while he took in a partner. The new guy got out the catalogs and started quoting prices no one would pay. It didn't take long before they were gone. It was sad, the place was almost like a continusly running ham fest. There would be several hams and CBers cars in the lot every time you stopped. You never knew what you'd find, but I almost never went there but what I brought something home. I REALLY miss that place. Ron http://radioheave.homestead.com Article: 324413 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Hagstar Subject: Re: Columbus, Ohio to Philly Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 20:15:36 -0400 Message-ID: <11ldodbb9ft7f20@corp.supernews.com> References: <1129736652.734129.100590@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> Peter Wieck wrote: > > So: Any good radio stops along that way? Seldom will I have this kind > of carrying capacity and *no wife* along to restrain me. > > Oh, sure, no antique spots in Pennsylvania for ME, but you have everyone else helping you NOW.......:) John H. Article: 324414 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: Columbus, Ohio to Philly Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 00:26:42 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <1129736652.734129.100590@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> <11ldodbb9ft7f20@corp.supernews.com> In <11ldodbb9ft7f20@corp.supernews.com> Hagstar writes: >Oh, sure, no antique spots in Pennsylvania for ME, but you have everyone >else helping you NOW.......:) Adamstown's still there, John. They haven't moved it. :) -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 324415 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: Philco 32B - Did anyone notice? Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 18:45:11 -0600 Message-ID: <12649-4356E897-96@storefull-3257.bay.webtv.net> References: The average person does not have 32 volts so a radio with a 120 volt AC cord would be more desirable . Article: 324416 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 21:01:05 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: OK,Gary Tayman, here you go! References: <1129707493.836560.232000@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <-vKdnbCTK6InUsveRVn-rg@bresnan.com> Message-ID: Ron in Radio Heaven wrote: > Warren Weber wrote: > >> The one in Colorado Springs would look in catalogs like Allied and >> others and that was the price he wanted. No bargains and no business. > > > There was a shop in Charlotte that was called Surplus Electronics. > A friend took me there my first time in 1975. Ditto all of that. Shoot, Ron, I probably saw you there. I was a regular Saturday morning fixture when they were on South Blvd. at Tremont. Remember the container load of zillions of old military maps that he (the later one) was die-cutting and making into security envelopes? Hahaha-what a hoot. They were great for QSLs. -Bill M Article: 324417 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Ron in Radio Heaven Subject: Re: OK,Gary Tayman, here you go! References: <1129707493.836560.232000@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <-vKdnbCTK6InUsveRVn-rg@bresnan.com> Message-ID: Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 01:20:32 GMT Bill wrote: > Ditto all of that. Shoot, Ron, I probably saw you there. I was a > regular Saturday morning fixture when they were on South Blvd. at > Tremont. It was a GREAT place. You never knew what you might find. When I first went they had 01As, lots of old tubes, I heard about a guy that scored a complete Radar outfit, had to get a truck to haul it home. Ron Article: 324418 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Hagstar Subject: Re: Columbus, Ohio to Philly Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 21:43:35 -0400 Message-ID: <11ldtiaa3p1ao3d@corp.supernews.com> References: <1129736652.734129.100590@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> <11ldodbb9ft7f20@corp.supernews.com> <1129770682.080479.317010@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Peter Wieck wrote: > John: > > I sent you a dozen stops once before... No, I lost power with Netscape up and lost all my old mail recently (that letter was a couple years ago). I'll be in northeast PA specifically- thanks! John H. Article: 324419 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 22:06:42 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: OK,Gary Tayman, here you go! References: <1129707493.836560.232000@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <-vKdnbCTK6InUsveRVn-rg@bresnan.com> Message-ID: <8659f$4356fbb4$4232bd98$30909@COQUI.NET> Ron in Radio Heaven wrote: > Bill wrote: > >> Ditto all of that. Shoot, Ron, I probably saw you there. I was a >> regular Saturday morning fixture when they were on South Blvd. at >> Tremont. > > > It was a GREAT place. You never knew what you might find. > When I first went they had 01As, lots of old tubes, > I heard about a guy that scored a complete Radar outfit, > had to get a truck to haul it home. > > Ron In the late 60s he was on East 3rd St in a pretty small shop. My dad had to haul me there for some parts. He had a pickle barrel full of mixed resistors. I was fumbling around looking for what I needed and he finally told me just to grab a handful of them and quit messing around. He charged me 5 cents :) I found all the add-on-kit 160 meter coils, crystals etc for my Hammarlund HX-50A xmtr. I had to buy the coils in boxes of 100. A dollar for the whole box and I wound up throwing 95 of them away. AAArgh! Now these coils are worth their weight in gold. -Bill Article: 324420 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Philco 32B - Did anyone notice? From: Ron Ramirez References: <12649-4356E897-96@storefull-3257.bay.webtv.net> Message-ID: Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 02:18:27 GMT goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) wrote in news:12649-4356E897-96@storefull- 3257.bay.webtv.net: > The average person does not have 32 volts so a radio with a 120 volt AC > cord would be more desirable . Yup, I suppose you're right...mine is a "shelf queen" since it's designed for 32 VDC; I've decided to just leave the electronics of my 32B as-is and not do anything to it. -- Ron Ramirez - Evansville, Indiana Visit PhilcoRadio.com at http://www.philcoradio.com/ and the new Philco Phorum at http://philcoradio.com/phpBB2/index.php Article: 324421 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Gordon Richmond Subject: Re: Sort of OT - Boo, Hiss Again Message-ID: References: <8Jqdncohvf9_bsveRVn-iA@comcast.com> Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 02:25:47 GMT I followed the link (thanks, Mark), and I have to say I'm not impressed by the console anyhow. If I found it at a flea market, I'd have no trouble giving it a pass. What amazes me is the fact the the writer of this article seems proud of the fact that he spent "only" $1015 to create this wonder. I practically never buy Popular Science any more. It went downhill big time from the 1980s onward, IMHO. Now there's practically no content in it, just ads and press-agent puffery. Pick up any issue from the '30s on through the '60s, and there is a lot of serious DIY stuff. The '30s and '40s in particular had very good section on DIY radio projects. I have a large number of these magazines, inherited from my father, >from the early '30s to the late '60s. Not every issue, but plenty of them. If anyone here needs a scan of a particular article, I'd be happy to search for it and scan if I have it. Gordon Richmond Article: 324422 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Ron in Radio Heaven Subject: Re: OK,Gary Tayman, here you go! References: <1129707493.836560.232000@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <-vKdnbCTK6InUsveRVn-rg@bresnan.com> <8659f$4356fbb4$4232bd98$30909@COQUI.NET> Message-ID: Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 02:30:30 GMT Bill wrote: > In the late 60s he was on East 3rd St in a pretty small shop. My dad > had to haul me there for some parts. I remember hearing about it when I was in High School must have been about 1970. They were off of Morehead not far from where Panther stadium is now. I never got there back then, sure wish I had. If we only knew back then what was going to be hot now... Do you remember the ham radio shop that was on Independence backin the early 70s? I think it was across from Amity Gardens shopping center. I remember a big rack mount ham rig being there. I think that's where I bought my heath CB-1. Ron Article: 324423 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Buck Frobisher" References: <1YudnY8_daz9T8jeRVn-gw@giganews.com> <11lcklnfo2do3bf@news.supernews.com> Subject: Re: Free shipping from France! Message-ID: Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 23:49:25 -0400 Well, there I go again, jumping to conclusions. Yes, unless Philco was splashing the design around before production began, then the French and Italian sets were first. And hand-down winner on style is the '56 Watt. Bee-yooteeful looks, a bit of Scandinavian flair in it. Thanks for the links! Frank Article: 324424 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Buck Frobisher" References: <8Jqdncohvf9_bsveRVn-iA@comcast.com> Subject: Re: Sort of OT - Boo, Hiss Again Message-ID: Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 23:52:07 -0400 "Mark Oppat" wrote in message news:8Jqdncohvf9_bsveRVn-iA@comcast.com... > BTW, its a 1940s Farnsworth, not Fairsworth. > and, those are mostly a POS, so cry no tears. > That original turntable was 78 only, and probably had plenty of bad pot > metal. > > Mark Oppat No matter, we will flay his body raw for this at dawn! And his little pot metal dog, too... Article: 324425 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 00:41:19 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: OK,Gary Tayman, here you go! References: <1129707493.836560.232000@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <-vKdnbCTK6InUsveRVn-rg@bresnan.com> <8659f$4356fbb4$4232bd98$30909@COQUI.NET> Message-ID: <217bb$43571ff1$4232bd98$32155@COQUI.NET> Ron in Radio Heaven wrote: > Do you remember the ham radio shop that was on Independence > backin the early 70s? I think it was across from Amity Gardens > shopping center. I remember a big rack mount ham rig being > there. I think that's where I bought my heath CB-1. > > Ron No...but I should. I worked at Cablevision in 1973 and they were in the strip mall just beyond Amity Gardens. There was a ham, Joe Bryant, ak >from "Dr. Bryant's Naturopathy Clinic" fame (ahem) who had the only ham store that I recall. I bought my HQ-180A from him. At that time he was on Eastway Drive but I have a hunch he might have moved around quite regularly. -Bill Article: 324426 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Omer Suleimanagich" Subject: EL 83 power tubes Message-ID: Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 04:43:24 GMT What were these tubes used for? Are they similar to EL84's? Omer http://cgi.ebay.com/EL-83-Mullard-tubes_W0QQitemZ5821273333QQcategoryZ73377QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Article: 324427 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 00:47:04 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: EL 83 power tubes References: Message-ID: <9aaa7$43572149$4232bd98$32565@COQUI.NET> Omer Suleimanagich wrote: > What were these tubes used for? Audio > > Are they similar to EL84's? Nope, only rated for 250v on the plate. You can find tube specs here... http://tdsl.duncanamps.com/tubesearch.php -Bill Article: 324428 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.net> References: <24075-4355B973-1606@storefull-3335.bay.webtv.net> <4Np5f.175$jV2.4@newssvr17.news.prodigy.com> <3tadnYa3H45HecveRVn-hg@comcast.com> Subject: Re: Traffic info tansmitter Message-ID: Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 05:17:26 GMT Don't want to be mistaken for a DIGITAL signal "jeff" wrote in message news:3tadnYa3H45HecveRVn-hg@comcast.com... > I think they also have an intentionally limited frequency response, as > designated by that grade of licesce. They sound like a telephone or scanner, > "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.net> wrote in message > news:fkz5f.135$ZA3.33217@monger.newsread.com... > > Most of those things are licensed at frequencies that won't be used in > that > > area (1610-1700, 530-550, frequencies with 1 kw limits)...there's your > > guide. > > > > " Uncle Peter" wrote in message > > news:Fgx5f.18467$fE5.1826@fed1read06... > > > > > > "Carter-K8VT" wrote in message > > > news:4Np5f.175$jV2.4@newssvr17.news.prodigy.com... > > > > Gridleak wrote: > > > > > I just aquired a transmitter that was used by the higway department > > > > > to broadcast weather and road information on AM. I can find no info > > > > > on it and thought might be adaptable for use as a wireless phono. > > > > > DON AC7PD > > > > > > > > Don, > > > > Hopefully, you can find a way to reduce the power output. A wireless > > > > phono transmitter's range is measured in feet. The device you have has > a > > > > range of miles. > > > > > > > > -73- > > > > Carter K8VT > > > > > > Part 15 broadcasting is legal, and at 1700 kHz a mile or two range is > > > feasible with a good Part 15 compliant antenna. > > > > > > Pete > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Article: 324429 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Ron in Radio Heaven Subject: Re: OK,Gary Tayman, here you go! References: <1129707493.836560.232000@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <-vKdnbCTK6InUsveRVn-rg@bresnan.com> <8659f$4356fbb4$4232bd98$30909@COQUI.NET> <217bb$43571ff1$4232bd98$32155@COQUI.NET> Message-ID: Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 05:09:32 GMT Bill wrote: > No...but I should. I worked at Cablevision in 1973 and they were in the > strip mall just beyond Amity Gardens. There was a ham, Joe Bryant, ak > from "Dr. Bryant's Naturopathy Clinic" fame (ahem) who had the only ham > store that I recall. I bought my HQ-180A from him. At that time he was > on Eastway Drive but I have a hunch he might have moved around quite > regularly. > That's him, Joe Bryant. Wow I hadn't heard that name in a long time. I wonder what happened to all his stuff? Ron Article: 324430 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "william_b_noble" References: <1129693040.05e3aa70715017404e84c608cd08dba4@teranews> Subject: Re: anyone want this meter? FS Message-ID: <1129788653.d710e7ed3e0a052cde0795ab480b8811@teranews> Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 23:10:46 -0700 some additional info - it really is an AC meter, so it is probably useful as part of a test bench to measure current draw for radios under test - 5 amps full scale is reasonable - though of course the scale isn't calibrated in amps - then again, this is a whole lot cheaper than a nice meter like this would cost if you went out to buy one new. "william_b_noble" wrote in message news:1129693040.05e3aa70715017404e84c608cd08dba4@teranews... > new Weston panel meter, calibrated in "percent of rated current", with > scales for 50 cps and 60 cps (that dates it, no?), model 1534, it says > "FS=5A" which makes me think that full scale will be 5 amps, it's marked > "sealed, do not open, ruggedized", 2.5 inch round meter, total OD with > flange is about 3.5 inches, box includes an envelope of mounting hardware. > I believe this came off of aircraft ground support equipment. $5 for the > meter, I don't think the box will fit in a flat rate envelope, and in the > box it weighs a little over a pound, so let's say $5 for shipping. > > let me know if you want this (there may be more, I dont' know yet - found > a new source of interesting goodies) > > -- > Bill > > to Email me, repair this address and use it: > william_ b_ noble at msn dot com > > also check out http://www.wbnoble.com > Article: 324431 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Scott W. Harvey" Subject: Re: Another new aquisition Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 23:21:17 -0700 Message-ID: References: benjamaniac wrote: > I came home from work today to find that a guy that I had fixed a radio > for a few months ago had dropped off another radio. I called him to ask him > what he wanted done to it and he told me that it was for me...if I wanted > it. Of course I wanted it....it's a National NC-2-40CS. That thing is huge > !!! It weighs a ton too. Other than being dirty as heck...it looks to be in > pretty good shape. Has anybody here ever had one of these before ?? > Ben > > I have the 240 and its older brother, the 200. This set has some of the most amazing mechanicals ever put into a radio. The bandswitch consists of a tray of coils which slide around the bottom of the set on a track driven by a cable. Sounds complicated, but IMHO it is one of the most relaible and indestructable bandswitches ever designed. This is the only set I've ever seen where the tuning and bandswitching is done by the same knob. It's normally set up to tune, but pulling the knob outward and turning it changes the band. The tuning is super smooth, too. And the performance? Very, very good. Well worth the time and effort to make everything trim. -Scott Article: 324432 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Stein-Olav Lund Subject: Re: AVC? Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 10:10:33 +0200 Message-ID: References: <1129735815.512749.79850@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> nesesu wrote: > If the 'eye' appears to be working [changing indication] then the AVC > is likely operating properly. Of the distortion seems to be only volume > dependant regardless of the signal level of the station received then > the RF is likely okay and the problem in the detector, audio amplifier > or speaker. Not being able to hear the 'distortion' it is hard to make > suggestions since the 'nature' of the distortion is always a good clue > as to possible sources. First, substitute a known good speaker. If no > improvement, then, as suggested, inject known good audio at the volume > control. Once the offending circuit is established then come back for > more suggestions. > > Neil S. If it is an audio problem, check the coupling capacitor between first audio tube and output tube grid. Old paper capacitors need (almost)always be replaced here! Pull the output tube and measure voltage on the g1 pin with respect to ground with a DMM, radio switched on. Should be very close to 0 V DC. If not, replace with a modern plastic cap. Stein Article: 324433 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Message-ID: <43576142.6B6219AC@earthlink.net> From: "Michael A. Terrell" Subject: Re: OK,Gary Tayman, here you go! References: <1129706364.569585.297110@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> <43565BA0.D3743F90@earthlink.net> Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 09:18:59 GMT Mark Oppat wrote: > > There was a place in the western Detroit area (Redford) that was Walt > Bauer's Surplus store. Off 5 Mile Rd near Grand River. I only went a half > dozen times, he was only open odd hours, mostly Saturday. I recall it was > super cramped and chock FULL to the ceiling with army surplus radio gear > that didnt excite me at all (this being 1973-4 or so. I wanted antique > radios, and he rarely had anything... but, he did have some tubes I needed > occassionally. Just wish I had traveled a little further down 5 Mile Rd > to this other place, I forget the name now...oh yeah, "Hershiel's > Electronics".... but they were a parts distributor,and their stuff turned up > in various places too, and I got some of it. He had bought out the Detrola > radio plant stock. It turned out to be a lot of military stuff as they did > that of course during WW2, and did not last past 1948 when the boss called > it quits and walked away rich. But I digress... > > Walt got mugged bad once, robbed, and closed for weeks or months around > 1978, then for good not too long after. > He died around 1999 and I got some stuff from his home pile... mostly some > odd parts, nothing real good. > > Fair Radio in Lima, OH is still open (barely, I think) and worth a visit or > a look , I think they have a website...???? One of the brothers that have > run it died suddenly in the last few years...in his 50's. > > Mark Oppat I made a lot of trips to Fair Radio from the early '70s through 1987, when I moved to Florida. I made a lot more to Mendelson's, and the other four that were in or near Dayton. I lived less than an hour away, and sometimes I made a couple trips a month. I would generally spend the whole day making the loop, and arrive home broke, and with my truck full of parts, manuals or tools. -- ? Michael A. Terrell Central Florida Article: 324434 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Clive" Subject: Re: Anyone Recognize this radio? Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 11:18:57 +0200 Message-ID: References: <%i_4f.9853$ns3.517208@news20.bellglobal.com> <28%4f.44$ZA3.6888@monger.newsread.com> This rings some bells ! I have seen those knobs before, possibly on a pre-war British television, it could be that someone has converted an pre-war British mirror lid telvision into a radio. //Clive. Article: 324435 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Larry Fowkes" References: Subject: Re: NEEDED: TO 8G005 battery connector Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 07:01:11 -0400 Message-ID: <43577a32$0$14233$2c56edd9@news.cablerocket.com> "Shawn K" wrote in message news:IuE5f.247652$tl2.59848@pd7tw3no... > Hi all, I am in need of the battery connector for an 8G005 transoceanic. > I would be willing to buy a whole parts chassis to get one. If anyone > has one that they can part with, please drop me an email, just don't > forget to REMOVETHIS from the address. > > -- > > Shawn K > www.thisoldradio.com Heres one on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ZENITH-TRANS-OCEANIC-BATTERY-PLUG_W0QQitemZ6569734818QQcategoryZ7275QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Note mine by the way Larry Fowkes Article: 324436 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Bill Morris" References: Subject: Re: NEEDED: TO 8G005 battery connector Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 06:04:47 -0500 Message-ID: <435779c3$0$32199$39cecf19@news.twtelecom.net> Check on eBay--there's a guy who has one for sale all the time. "Shawn K" wrote in message news:IuE5f.247652$tl2.59848@pd7tw3no... > Hi all, I am in need of the battery connector for an 8G005 transoceanic. I > would be willing to buy a whole parts chassis to get one. If anyone has > one that they can part with, please drop me an email, just don't forget to > REMOVETHIS from the address. > > -- > > Shawn K > www.thisoldradio.com Article: 324437 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: Sort of OT - Boo, Hiss Again Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 06:50:33 -0600 Message-ID: <25781-43579299-57@storefull-3252.bay.webtv.net> References: How many square box 60`s consoles do you want ? I cant give them away around here , they dont sell at auction or yard sales . Article: 324438 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Randy or Sherry Guttery Subject: Re: Another new aquisition References: Message-ID: Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 09:28:00 -0500 benjamaniac wrote: > Of course I wanted it....it's a National NC-2-40CS. That thing is huge > !!! It weighs a ton too. Other than being dirty as heck...it looks to be in > pretty good shape. Has anybody here ever had one of these before ?? Not that specific model - but one of it's ancestors - the NC-120 - or more precisely the military version called an RAO-6. It too has the sliding coil box under the chassis - much the same circuitry. The 120 is really a modified NC-100 - with an added RF front end stage - complete with an extra section for the tuning cap; and an extra section of "coils" across the back. Very good radio - and while a bit more complicated to work on because of that coil box under the chassis - it's well worth the effort. good luck with it. -- Sherry Article: 324439 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Scott W. Harvey Subject: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 07:21:15 -0700 Message-ID: It was bound to happen, now it has....... http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/business/12950035.htm Granted, they are looking for offshore scams, but once they have access to the information, who knows what they might do with it? Better pay your taxes.......... -Scott Article: 324440 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Lyndell Scott" References: <3ni5f.102$jV2.25@newssvr17.news.prodigy.com> Subject: Re: My Alps printer is back on-line: custom decals Message-ID: Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 15:13:44 GMT I recently made a dial scale to replace a broken dial scale for a Silvertone radio. I taped the pieces of the original together and scanned it into a graphics program. I duplicated the original then printed it to overhead projector film from my Alps printer. The film was attached behind a piece of glass using tape along the edge. I was almost impossible to tell it from the original. The client was very happy as he was the one who broke the original while transporting the radio. Article: 324441 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: Another new aquisition References: Message-ID: <8OO5f.2297$QM5.716@tornado.socal.rr.com> Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 15:34:28 GMT Randy or Sherry Guttery wrote: > > Not that specific model - but one of it's ancestors - the NC-120 - or > more precisely the military version called an RAO-6. Ding ding ding! That brought back memories of one of my earlier receivers I had back in the late 60s early 70s. The RAO-7. Like setting one of those garden boulders on your desk. But it was stable. Well, it might drift a teensy bit, but I used to show off to friends by hitting it with a baseball bat and listening to the pitch NOT change a bit. Jeff -- RESTRICTED AREA. Anyone intruding shall immediately become subject to the jurisdiction of military law. Intruders will be subject to lethal force, without warning, and on sight. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED under the Internal Security Act of 1950. Article: 324442 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Buck Frobisher" References: <3ni5f.102$jV2.25@newssvr17.news.prodigy.com> Subject: Re: My Alps printer is back on-line: custom decals Message-ID: Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 11:42:21 -0400 "Lyndell Scott" wrote in message news:IuO5f.740$8W.476@newssvr30.news.prodigy.com... >I recently made a dial scale to replace a broken dial scale for a >Silvertone radio. I taped the pieces of the original together and scanned >it into a graphics program. I duplicated the original then printed it to >overhead projector film from my Alps printer. The film was attached behind >a piece of glass using tape along the edge. I was almost impossible to tell >it from the original. The client was very happy as he was the one who broke >the original while transporting the radio. Yes, this would work nicely, except in my case there's one problem: a lot of the paint on the dialglass is white. How do you print in white? -- Regards, Frank Johansen Aurora, Ontario Article: 324443 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Shawn K Subject: Re: NEEDED: TO 8G005 battery connector References: <43577a32$0$14233$2c56edd9@news.cablerocket.com> Message-ID: Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 15:47:48 GMT Hi Larry, I saw that one, but it is for a G500. The 8G connector is about 1/2 inch deep, the G500 and up are all about 1 inch deep. I have a few of the H500 connectors, but I am trying to maintain authenticity. Thanks for the help though, much appreciated. Larry Fowkes wrote: > Heres one on ebay > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ZENITH-TRANS-OCEANIC-BATTERY-PLUG_W0QQitemZ6569734818QQcategoryZ7275QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Shawn K www.thisoldradio.com Article: 324444 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Larry Fowkes" References: <43577a32$0$14233$2c56edd9@news.cablerocket.com> Subject: Re: NEEDED: TO 8G005 battery connector Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 11:53:59 -0400 Message-ID: <4357bed4$0$14239$2c56edd9@news.cablerocket.com> "Shawn K" wrote in message news:E_O5f.250648$tl2.130074@pd7tw3no... > Hi Larry, I saw that one, but it is for a G500. The 8G connector is > about 1/2 inch deep, the G500 and up are all about 1 inch deep. I have a > few of the H500 connectors, but I am trying to maintain authenticity. > Thanks for the help though, much appreciated. > > Larry Fowkes wrote: > I didn't know that! I recently picked up an 8G and I thought it had the same connector as the other TO's, but I did not really pay attention. It is obvious that the wiring to it has been changed, so maybe they swapped connectors as well. Appreciate the tip, I too am a stickler for authenticity. Larry Fowkes Article: 324445 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 12:02:38 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: My Alps printer is back on-line: custom decals References: <3ni5f.102$jV2.25@newssvr17.news.prodigy.com> Message-ID: Buck Frobisher wrote: > > > Yes, this would work nicely, except in my case there's one problem: a lot of > the paint on the dialglass is white. How do you print in white? > ALPS will do white. -BM Article: 324446 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.net> References: Subject: Re: a suggestion to all for winter... Message-ID: Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 16:21:28 GMT I'm not. The paper still draws huge cashflow (one series of X-Men I collected in my teens was worth hundreds, I heard. Sold them all to my brother years ago though). "William Sommerwerck" wrote in message news:xbudnZ_t3OmJ5MreRVn-tQ@comcast.com... > > My fav's are Service and Radio Retailing for '32-'59 or so, > > and Electronics World for '59-70 or so. > > I still miss Electronics World. I learned a lot from it. > > There are many magazines that would be worth reissuing on CD or DVD. MAD has > been reissued, and its broswer of the finest pieces of software of any sort > I've ever seen. There's also a complete National Geographic, but the scans > have a higher level of artifacts than I'd like. You can get the complete > "The New Yorker" on DVD for $60 at Costco. > > I'm surprised DC and Marvel haven't reissued their comic books on DVD. > > Article: 324447 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.net> References: <1129812861.231441.192240@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: a suggestion to all for winter... Message-ID: Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 16:29:08 GMT I have an April, 1973 copy of the Idaho Statesman TV listings magazine that is uncanny with an article about CATV (cable). It made all those goofy predictions about 3D, interactive's never-achieved promises, and then stated flatly that "while the funding is largely not here at the present time, we suspect it will be the biggest force in entertainment sometime in the 1980s" Spooky, and the actual quote nailed it better than I did for approximately when. "Avery W3AVE" wrote in message news:1129812861.231441.192240@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com... > Once EW got into solid state, my interest dwindled. But ah, its > predecessor, Radio & TV News--I have piles of those, and they're > wonderful. To my mind it was a strange mix of technical and business > articles for the trade, some science/physics for the curious, and > build-it--lots of ham stuff included--for the DIY types. From the > perspective of 50-60 years later, it's almost like reading a living > history text. You're right there as the battle rages over which > approach to color TV the FCC would choose and as the transistor > challenges the tube. > > John Frye, the same techn writer who produced Carl & Jerry for Popular > Electronics for so many years, contributed "Mac's Service Shop" to > R/TN--same unspeakably wooden dialogue (try reading Carl's and Jerry's > lines out loud) but GREAT inside perspective on the servicing biz. > Everything from running down an intermittent in an AA5 to Mac lecturing > his young redheaded helper, Barney, on proper technique when replacing > the back of a set (like: if you wind up short by a screw, don't shrug > it off and figure the back will stay in place--do the right thing and > get another one). > > Every so often I bring up a pile of these to put at the bedside. > > Avery W3AVE > Article: 324448 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.net> References: <3ni5f.102$jV2.25@newssvr17.news.prodigy.com> Subject: Re: My Alps printer is back on-line: custom decals Message-ID: Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 16:37:31 GMT "Lyndell Scott" wrote in message news:IuO5f.740$8W.476@newssvr30.news.prodigy.com... > I recently made a dial scale to replace a broken dial scale for a Silvertone > radio. I taped the pieces of the original together and scanned it into a > graphics program. I duplicated the original then printed it to overhead > projector film from my Alps printer. The film was attached behind a piece of > glass using tape along the edge. I was almost impossible to tell it from the > original. The client was very happy as he was the one who broke the original > while transporting the radio. Then someone could conceivably cut a new plastic dial window for my Sansui 3000A and print the recreated graphics for the dial to restore it? I have such need, and would like to try that. I will have to recreate the dial scale though as the chunk in question is mising and has been for ??? I paid over 50 dollars for that set and want to do it if I can get it running again. Article: 324449 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.net> References: <3ni5f.102$jV2.25@newssvr17.news.prodigy.com> Subject: Re: My Alps printer is back on-line: custom decals Message-ID: <3OP5f.183$ZA3.41512@monger.newsread.com> Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 16:42:39 GMT "Bill" wrote in message news:a5eee$4357bf9f$4232bd31$32711@COQUI.NET... > Buck Frobisher wrote: > > > > > > > > Yes, this would work nicely, except in my case there's one problem: a lot of > > the paint on the dialglass is white. How do you print in white? > > > > ALPS will do white. > > -BM Photoshop will filter the dirt patterns. The scan quality should be optimal, but a skilled user can do the harder ones. BTW Q-tips and patience help. Leave the actual graphics alone but dab if you can as it's better to have it as clean as possible (to trim around the graphics and eliminate interference for the fill routine). Article: 324450 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.net> References: <25781-43579299-57@storefull-3252.bay.webtv.net> Subject: Re: Sort of OT - Boo, Hiss Again Message-ID: Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 16:49:29 GMT It's those 6V6 etc push pull amps the kids like. Soup them up and sell them alone, they don't want the box it came in, the phonograph, tape player or the tuner. Then they want the 12-15" three way speakers these babies sometimes had. Build integrateds and you have something. "Ken G." wrote in message news:25781-43579299-57@storefull-3252.bay.webtv.net... > How many square box 60`s consoles do you want ? I cant give them away > around here , they dont sell at auction or yard sales . > Article: 324451 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Buck Frobisher" Subject: Re: My Alps printer is back on-line: custom decals Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 15:13:17 -0400 Message-ID: <11lfr2iig5s5r1e@news.supernews.com> References: <3ni5f.102$jV2.25@newssvr17.news.prodigy.com> "Bill" wrote in message news:a5eee$4357bf9f$4232bd31$32711@COQUI.NET... > Buck Frobisher wrote: > > >> >> >> Yes, this would work nicely, except in my case there's one problem: a lot >> of the paint on the dialglass is white. How do you print in white? >> > > ALPS will do white. > > -BM Ohhhhh. Duh, had to read the OP's post again. OK, first step is to get a colour image of the dial, then I'll beg the group to see if anyone is interested in putting it on a transparency for me. Thanks to all. Regards, Frank From garnieatsaskteldotnet Sat Oct 22 12:33:05 EDT 2005 Article: 324452 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: garnie Newsgroups: rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Link to phone collector story Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 13:27:24 -0600 Organization: Posted via Supernews, http://www.supernews.com Message-ID: X-Newsreader: Forte Agent 1.93/32.576 English (American) MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Complaints-To: abuse@supernews.com Lines: 5 Path: news1.isis.unc.edu!arclight.uoregon.edu!hammer.uoregon.edu!news.glorb.com!sn-xit-04!sn-xit-10!sn-xit-01!sn-post-01!supernews.com!corp.supernews.com!not-for-mail Xref: news1.isis.unc.edu rec.antiques.radio+phono:324452 http://www.startupjournal.com/runbusiness/family/20051011-rhoads.html Article: 324453 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Ken Subject: Re: Link to phone collector story References: Message-ID: <3SS5f.2685$Ix3.2418@dukeread05> Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 16:11:45 -0400 Give em 50 more years, someone could make a few bucks. Ken garnie wrote: > > http://www.startupjournal.com/runbusiness/family/20051011-rhoads.html > > Article: 324454 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Beerbelly Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... Message-ID: References: Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 16:23:56 -0400 On Thu, 20 Oct 2005 07:21:15 -0700, Scott W. Harvey wrote: >It was bound to happen, now it has....... > >http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/business/12950035.htm > >Granted, they are looking for offshore scams, but once they have >access to the information, who knows what they might do with it? > >Better pay your taxes.......... > >-Scott > useless link.... Article: 324455 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Buck Frobisher" Subject: Re: Link to phone collector story Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 17:07:19 -0400 Message-ID: <11lg1o9dn9i3d7@news.supernews.com> References: "garnie" wrote in message news:slrfl1dbfebs3f59h0tmju32no27b6p9rg@4ax.com... > > > http://www.startupjournal.com/runbusiness/family/20051011-rhoads.html Can you imagine if they started to sell them on eBay? The market would flood (more than it already is) and values would go to the sub-basement. In other words, his legacy could become that he he single-handedly and completely destroyed the "antique" phone market. Who will want to collect something as common as dust? Already, with few exceptions, the run of the mill phones you see on auction are usually less than $20 Frank Article: 324456 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Buck Frobisher" Subject: RCA A1: do you have one, or a good close-up of the dial? Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 17:13:24 -0400 Message-ID: <11lg242ebgfmr7e@news.supernews.com> I'm getting tired of looking at this lovely radio sitting there forlorn due to its lack of dialglass. Other than that, it's complete and in pretty good shape. The A1 is a Canadian model, sorry, I don't know the equivalent in the US. I'm posting a picture of it on the binaries. So, IF you have one, I would really appreciate a colour scan of the dial, or second best a clear close up photo of it. I have the service manual, and there is a version of it there in black and white, but I shudder at the thought of spending the time to colourize it in Corel PhotoPaint. Thanks for any help, Frank Johansen Aurora, Ontario Article: 324457 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Philco 32B - Did anyone notice? From: Ron Ramirez References: <12649-4356E897-96@storefull-3257.bay.webtv.net> <8JWdnZBe4-RWsMreRVn-rw@comcast.com> Message-ID: Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 21:26:11 GMT "Mark Oppat" wrote in news:8JWdnZBe4-RWsMreRVn-rw@comcast.com: > there was someone a few years ago advertising in ARC wanting 32 v > radios, in Indiana, too, like Ron IIRC. The most common one I see is > that cool art moderne Delco one. I had one , it was also converted > many years ago to AC/DC operation, using a 25Z5 and a 43 in place of > the original audio out and the vibrator socket. I remember seeing those ads too...it wasn't me though. My 32B is not for sale; it looks good on the shelf, and will remain original 32VDC. -- Ron Ramirez - Evansville, Indiana Visit PhilcoRadio.com at http://www.philcoradio.com/ and the new Philco Phorum at http://philcoradio.com/phpBB2/index.php Article: 324458 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Robert Murrell" References: <3ni5f.102$jV2.25@newssvr17.news.prodigy.com> <1129822311.604602.283230@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: My Alps printer is back on-line: custom decals Message-ID: Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 22:27:43 GMT Get GIMP, the GNU Image Manipulation Program (www.gimp.org). Its free, and almost as powerful as Adobe Photoshop. Its not intuitive to use, so there is a learning curve involved. wrote in message news:1129822311.604602.283230@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > I'm trying this too, what graphics program did you use? My dial is very > dirty, and cleaning it removes the ink. I need to be able to edit the > dirt out of the image, enhance it some, and print it on clear. MS Paint > just ain't cutting it. > > Terry. > Article: 324459 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Robert Murrell" References: <3ni5f.102$jV2.25@newssvr17.news.prodigy.com> <5clel11r756ku41poujotmmgcfqrsdv6hd@4ax.com> Subject: Re: My Alps printer is back on-line: custom decals Message-ID: Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 22:29:29 GMT Thanks, I'll look for it. I'll let you know if I need the higher resolution scan. Rob Murrell "Ron Hershey" wrote in message news:5clel11r756ku41poujotmmgcfqrsdv6hd@4ax.com... > Hi Robert: > > I'm sendiing a jpeg file of the license decal to the alt.binaries. > pictures.radio newsgroup. It is scaled to 100% original size at 300 > dpi. If you prefer I can email you a tiff file but it's 1.5M in size > as opposed to the 198kb jpg file.. The blurriness in the fine print is > in the original decal. Also the grain structure of the cabinet shows > up in the gold background but I don't think it will be noticeable when > printed at original size. > > I originally scanned the decal at 600 dpi so I can provide a jpeg or > tiff at that scale if you wish but the files will be four times > larger. > > regards, > Ron Hershey Article: 324460 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Robert Murrell" References: <3ni5f.102$jV2.25@newssvr17.news.prodigy.com> Subject: Re: My Alps printer is back on-line: custom decals Message-ID: Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 22:33:10 GMT You know, Edmund Scientific sells optical cement for gluing lenses together. It sets under UV light. Printing on a transparency and using optical glue might just make a permanent replacement. Hmmm... "Lyndell Scott" wrote in message news:IuO5f.740$8W.476@newssvr30.news.prodigy.com... >I recently made a dial scale to replace a broken dial scale for a >Silvertone radio. I taped the pieces of the original together and scanned >it into a graphics program. I duplicated the original then printed it to >overhead projector film from my Alps printer. The film was attached behind >a piece of glass using tape along the edge. I was almost impossible to tell >it from the original. The client was very happy as he was the one who broke >the original while transporting the radio. > Article: 324461 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Lyndell Scott" References: <3ni5f.102$jV2.25@newssvr17.news.prodigy.com> <1129822311.604602.283230@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: My Alps printer is back on-line: custom decals Message-ID: Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 23:04:56 GMT I use Corel Draw. You can get an older version for very little cost. You need a program that can trace around the objects, then edit to make corrections. You must have the capability to combine the tracings to get the numbers with inside loops to appear correct. You only need to trace one of each different number then copy and paste. If there are different sizes of numbers for the different bands, just reduce the size of the pasted number to fit. An undercoating of white needs to be printed first, otherwise the numbers and other graphics will be translucent rather than opaque. Article: 324462 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Dave Burson" Subject: Philco 80 problem Message-ID: Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 23:12:51 GMT Hi Neil, Just wanted to let you know that the basic problem turned out to be the oscillator coil on this radio. I happened to have a basketcase set that gave me a good coil and now I have sound. I did check the socket terminals per your suggestion and they seem to be OK. Haven't rechecked voltages yet, so may still have something else needing fixing, but my motivation is way up now. Thanks for your input...without the newsgroup folks I'd be helpless on the sets that didn't respond to a recap. Dave Burson Article: 324463 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.net> References: <1129812861.231441.192240@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <1129827673.075609.173020@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> <8p6dnTczSfQRk8XeRVn-gA@comcast.com> <1129845936.834286.209260@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> <1129851494.811415.43040@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: a suggestion to all for winter... Message-ID: Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 00:44:01 GMT I get those ads bundled with the service manuals on CD I buy on eBay. A guy I know sells the originals...problem is they usually clog up any new item search for Sansui. "Avery W3AVE" wrote in message news:1129851494.811415.43040@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com... > Mid/late '70s? Too much solid-state... > Article: 324464 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: et472@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Michael Black) Subject: Re: a suggestion to all for winter... Date: 21 Oct 2005 00:57:46 GMT Message-ID: References: <1129827673.075609.173020@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> "Avery W3AVE" (acomarow@usnews.com) writes: > Mark, a year or so ago Chris Haedt sent me the issue of the Chronicle > in which he was profiled. I read the profile, of course, but also > John's column. I just knew as I went through it that he'd soaked up the > essence of Mac and Barney from Frye's columns. > There was a fair level of that sort of information transferral back then. Homer Davidson was a regularly seen byline, and he at least some times wrote up repair material in a fictional setting. There was also Art Margolis, I think I got his name right, that did the same thing over at Electronics Illustrated. Michael > Yet more evidence that many people learn better when material is > presented in the form of a narrative or story, with a beginning, > middle, and end. I still remember specific episodes in Carl and Jerry's > nonstop adventures--and I really liked that as the years rolled by, > they got older along with me, starting out as high school students and > ending up graduating from Parvoo U (Purdue, where Frye went). > > Avery W3AVE > Article: 324465 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: " Uncle Peter" References: Subject: Re: Philco 32B - Did anyone notice? Message-ID: <46X5f.20228$fE5.4325@fed1read06> Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 21:02:06 -0400 "Ron Ramirez" wrote in message news:Xns96F46F2EB427Amrphilco@207.115.63.158... > It's a 32 volt DC set that has been converted to 110 volt AC operation. > > Notice the power transformer toward the front of the chassis? This set > originally had a (VERY heavy) separate power supply mounted above the main > chassis, on those wooden supports with holes drilled for that purpose. > > Speaker is also not original. > > At $142.50 and climbing, does anyone notice these these things beside > myself? > > Well, as I have an identical set and it is all original and complete, I > guess this means that mine should be worth at least twice that? > > :-) > > -- > Ron Ramirez - Evansville, Indiana I suspect a lot of folks would buy it for the art deco styling, and might even prefer a set that was converted to AC operation. The price was steep considering what 144's go for, though. I kind of like the funky deco look of the 144/32, 118 and 16, though... Pete Article: 324466 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "xrongor" Subject: Re: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 19:28:30 -0600 Message-ID: References: you say that as if anything has changed from yesterday... randy "Scott W. Harvey" wrote in message news:nb8fl1p09gaif8modg024k8c1ivfmp9llk@4ax.com... > It was bound to happen, now it has....... > > http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/business/12950035.htm > > Granted, they are looking for offshore scams, but once they have > access to the information, who knows what they might do with it? > > Better pay your taxes.......... > > -Scott > > Article: 324467 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: " Uncle Peter" References: <24075-4355B973-1606@storefull-3335.bay.webtv.net> <4Np5f.175$jV2.4@newssvr17.news.prodigy.com> <3tadnYa3H45HecveRVn-hg@comcast.com> Subject: Re: Traffic info tansmitter Message-ID: Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 22:23:23 -0400 "jeff" wrote in message news:3tadnYa3H45HecveRVn-hg@comcast.com... > I think they also have an intentionally limited frequency response, as > designated by that grade of licesce. They sound like a telephone or scanner, > "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.net> wrote in message > news:fkz5f.135$ZA3.33217@monger.newsread.com... > > Most of those things are licensed at frequencies that won't be used in > that > > area (1610-1700, 530-550, frequencies with 1 kw limits)...there's your > > guide. > > > No, if the audio is bad, it is the feed, not the transmitter. Hundreds or micropower broadcasters are using FCC approved Part 15 transmitters with good results. Do a Google search for Radio Free Allston Brighton for one sucess story using these sort of transmitters. Pete Article: 324468 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Brenda Ann" Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:49:28 +0900 Message-ID: References: "Beerbelly" wrote in message news:k6vfl11bmc9ts5o5bpueka2hf9qtjcolgb@4ax.com... > On Thu, 20 Oct 2005 07:21:15 -0700, Scott W. Harvey > wrote: > >>It was bound to happen, now it has....... >> >>http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/business/12950035.htm >> >>Granted, they are looking for offshore scams, but once they have >>access to the information, who knows what they might do with it? >> >>Better pay your taxes.......... >> >>-Scott >> > > > useless link.... Only till you sign up to access San Jose Mercury News. I've been signed up for a long time to several newspaper websites. Article: 324469 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: donlk@webtv.net (Gridleak) Subject: Re: Traffic info tansmitter Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 20:42:37 -0600 Message-ID: <17987-4358559D-115@storefull-3335.bay.webtv.net> References: It looks to me as thou I can use it as a phono transmitter as it is manufactured under rule 15 . Now I just have to figure out how it is to be connected. It is a very sturdy unit in a weather proof 8x12 box. DON AC7PD Article: 324470 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" References: <1129492032.662866.46600@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Mechanical Music Show Oct 23 Wayne NJ Message-ID: Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2005 23:27:34 GMT "waves" wrote in message news:1129492032.662866.46600@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > As the header states a nice phonograph show on Oct 23 at the PAL in > Wayne NJ > for more info http://wwww.anitque-sound.com > http://www.antique-sound.com/ Article: 324471 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Scott W. Harvey" Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 19:57:04 -0700 Message-ID: References: Beerbelly wrote: > useless link.... Ok, here is the whole article..... Posted on Thu, Oct. 20, 2005 PayPal customer records sought in tax evasion probe By Howard Mintz Mercury News The Internal Revenue Service has asked a San Jose federal judge for access to eBay's PayPal customer records as part of a nationwide probe into whether scofflaws are using offshore credit card accounts to evade paying income taxes. In a complaint filed in U.S. District Court earlier this week, the federal government is seeking permission to serve a ``John Doe'' summons on San Jose-based PayPal as part of an investigation into credit card holders who are exploiting bank secrecy laws in dozens of foreign countries. PayPal is the payment processing company owned by online auction giant eBay. Federal investigators, who do not know how many customers of PayPal may be involved, said in court documents that they are seeking records from PayPal because they have no other way to track down the suspected tax evaders who may be using the online payment service to transfer money illegally. ``This case is not only important to the administration of tax laws, it may have significant impact upon the public fisc,'' Justice Department lawyers wrote in court papers. The federal government estimates that $40 billion in tax revenue is lost every year as a result of schemes involving credit cards linked to foreign tax havens. Government lawyers argued that they've served similar papers on credit card companies such as Visa and MasterCard, but investigators say they need more information from PayPal to pin down potential violators. The complaint said the investigation spans from Jan. 1, 1999, to Dec. 31, 2004. PayPal spokeswoman Sara Bettencourt said the company had not yet seen the government's court request and could not comment on it specifically. However, she said PayPal generally cooperates with law enforcement when they seek assistance in particular cases. Contact Howard Mintz at hmintz@mercurynews.com or (408) 286-0236. Article: 324472 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 23:36:24 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... References: Message-ID: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> Scott W. Harvey wrote: > > Ok, here is the whole article..... > > Posted on Thu, Oct. 20, 2005 > > PayPal customer records sought in tax evasion probe > > By Howard Mintz > > Mercury News > > The Internal Revenue Service has asked a San Jose federal judge for > access to eBay's PayPal customer records as part of a nationwide probe > into whether scofflaws are using offshore credit card accounts to evade > paying income taxes. As they should. Whats the problem? -Bill Article: 324473 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "benjamaniac" Subject: Radio/TV shop deal was a bummer Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 22:03:22 -0600 Message-ID: Well...just got home from that "fantastic" deal on the entire contents of the radio/TV repair shop. The guy considered his leaky back porch his shop. Most everything there was a mess and I wouldn't even want to mess with it. All of the repair gear had been wet so long the cases had rusted thru. The only radio he had at all was a TO that was in pieces. What I ended up buying...mostly because I didn't want to go home with nothing...was a couple boxes of Sams that were still in pretty good shape, about 600 tubes that I HOPE don't have all the ID's washed off of them and that TO...that's it. I gave him 40 bucks for the whole lot of what I got. If he had said he wanted more...I would have come home with nothing. Oh well...I'm disappointed of course, but I know that these things sometimes go like this. Now I'm going to look for more...and I know that sooner or later I'll find the mother of all loads. Ben Article: 324474 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Ron in Radio Heaven Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> Message-ID: Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 04:25:50 GMT Steven Dinius_ wrote: > Scully forgot his camera > Scully was a her. Ron Article: 324475 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: philsvintageradios Subject: Cracks in laquer ? what to do? Message-ID: Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 04:29:37 GMT I am starting the see a few cracks in some of my finishes. I guess if you lay on too thick a layer cracks are inevitable? If a radio is refinished but has a crack is there a way to repair it short of stripping it? would no-blush help? I hate to go back to square 1... Is there anything that can be added to laquer to prevent cracking and crazing? I seem to see this problem in a lot of euro radios too, I guess they laid their laquer on thicker than rca GE and all the rest.. wood likes to expand and contract, but laquer doesen't. Phil Article: 324476 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.net> References: Subject: Re: Radio/TV shop deal was a bummer Message-ID: Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 04:38:32 GMT Oh well...those Sams are worth something, if only a short trip to the store to buy some ice cream and sort through them. Let us know what you find in them. "benjamaniac" wrote in message news:dj9pa8$5fp1$1@news3.infoave.net... > Well...just got home from that "fantastic" deal on the entire contents > of the radio/TV repair shop. The guy considered his leaky back porch his > shop. Most everything there was a mess and I wouldn't even want to mess with > it. All of the repair gear had been wet so long the cases had rusted thru. > The only radio he had at all was a TO that was in pieces. What I ended up > buying...mostly because I didn't want to go home with nothing...was a couple > boxes of Sams that were still in pretty good shape, about 600 tubes that I > HOPE don't have all the ID's washed off of them and that TO...that's it. I > gave him 40 bucks for the whole lot of what I got. If he had said he wanted > more...I would have come home with nothing. Oh well...I'm disappointed of > course, but I know that these things sometimes go like this. Now I'm going > to look for more...and I know that sooner or later I'll find the mother of > all loads. > Ben > > Article: 324477 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: a suggestion to all for winter... From: k9uwaREMOVE@THISarrl.netSTUFF (John Goller, k9uwa) References: <1129812861.231441.192240@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <1129827673.075609.173020@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> <8p6dnTczSfQRk8XeRVn-gA@comcast.com> Message-ID: Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 05:50:20 GMT In article <8p6dnTczSfQRk8XeRVn-gA@comcast.com>, moppat@comcast.NOSPAMnet says... > > >Yes, and the characters in Reineke's stories have grown too. Neat thing is >he has a few female characters, one is even a bench tech! >Its easily worth the $15/yr for the MARC membership just for the Chronicle, >you learn a lot from those stories. >OK, shameless plug there... > >Mark Oppat Each issue... when I get it..... prop up feet on top of bench... get a fresh cup of coffee.... lean back and read the Chronicle... John k9uwa Article: 324478 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Philco 32B - Did anyone notice? From: k9uwaREMOVE@THISarrl.netSTUFF (John Goller, k9uwa) References: <46X5f.20228$fE5.4325@fed1read06> Message-ID: Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 06:00:23 GMT In article <46X5f.20228$fE5.4325@fed1read06>, radioconnectionNO@cox.netSPAM says... > > > >I suspect a lot of folks would buy it for the art deco styling, and might >even prefer a set that was converted to AC operation. The price was >steep considering what 144's go for, though. I kind of like the funky >deco look of the 144/32, 118 and 16, though... > >Pete > > > That Philco radio came from the auction in Crossville, TN a couple of weeks ago..... thie Dianneladieo outfit bought a good share of the radios in that auction.... I understand that another one is scheduled and coming up shortly.... the seller had some 3000 radios he is selling down a considerable amount of them... John k9uwa Article: 324479 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Omer Suleimanagich" References: Subject: Re: Cracks in laquer ? what to do? Message-ID: Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 07:03:06 GMT Phil, Check out this stuff: http://www.mohawk-finishing.com/catalog_browse.asp?ictNbr=137&atomz=1 It's a Mohawk product and it works great! Omer "philsvintageradios" wrote in message news:jqqgl1lfmrhge9qglv5h091mrctdup0ekv@4ax.com... >I am starting the see a few cracks in some of my finishes. I guess if > you lay on too thick a layer cracks are inevitable? > > If a radio is refinished but has a crack is there a way to repair it > short of stripping it? would no-blush help? I hate to go back to > square 1... > > Is there anything that can be added to laquer to prevent cracking and > crazing? > > I seem to see this problem in a lot of euro radios too, I guess they > laid their laquer on thicker than rca GE and all the rest.. wood likes > to expand and contract, but laquer doesen't. > > Phil Article: 324480 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Stein-Olav Lund Subject: Re: AVC? Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 12:40:51 +0200 Message-ID: <4358C5B3.4060001@iet.hist.no> References: <1129735815.512749.79850@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1129822566.789330.186360@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> nesesu wrote: > Stein, in the original post, Daniele said that it was fully recapped. > If that is not the case then your suggestion is, indeed, the first > thing to check. > Since it IS supposed to be recapped and retubed have you any other > thoughts as to what might be the problem? Does Telefunken use any > unusual circuits that may be the source of distortion or is the design > of this set quite conventional? > > Neil S. Sorry, didn't read previous posts well enough... I don't know this set in particular, but I see from his first post it seems to be a straightforward set with self bias EL84 (cathode resistor decoupled with an electrolytic), and he has changed the caps. If the fault really is in the audio section, bad caps (the new ones may also be bad!)or a bad speaker etc. like you said may be the cause. The eye tube changes with signal strength, but does the AVC voltage reach the IF (and mixer) tube(s), reducing gain with strong signals? Maybe a wiring error has 'crept in' while doing the recapping? I tried a search for a schem., but found only sources which wanted 5 Euros for them. I see Daniele has asked for a schem. in 1998. Having known the voltages present would have been helpful. Stein Article: 324481 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Travis Ogden" Subject: Older Phono Questions Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 06:10:51 -0500 Message-ID: <11lhj61fpm6io8a@corp.supernews.com> Hi, I'm a radio guy, but a friend gave me an old suitcase style, crank-up phonograph his wife bought at an auction. It is an Aircastle, and I'm guessing maybe made in the late 40's or early 50's. It is missing the needle though, and I don't have any idea what I need. It fits inside of a round thing. Do all of those older phonos use the same type of needle? Does anyone sell them? I may have more questions later on, thanks! Travis Article: 324482 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Message-ID: <4358DD8A.5070109@socal.rr.com> From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: Older Phono Questions References: <11lhj61fpm6io8a@corp.supernews.com> Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 12:23:52 GMT It's a plain steel needle. Kind of looks like a cactus spine. You're supposed to replace them after EACH play of a record. Most people don't and end up chewing up the needles and then subsequently other records. The cartridge however, is probably shot and will need rebuilding. There are no NEW and good cartridges available now. Sylvain has been rebuilding them in the past. Jeff Travis Ogden wrote: > Hi, I'm a radio guy, but a friend gave me an old suitcase style, crank-up > phonograph his wife bought at an auction. It is an Aircastle, and I'm > guessing maybe made in the late 40's or early 50's. It is missing the needle > though, and I don't have any idea what I need. It fits inside of a round > thing. Do all of those older phonos use the same type of needle? Does anyone > sell them? I may have more questions later on, thanks! > > Travis > > -- RESTRICTED AREA. Anyone intruding shall immediately become subject to the jurisdiction of military law. Intruders will be subject to lethal force, without warning, and on sight. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED under the Internal Security Act of 1950. Article: 324483 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Gary Tayman" References: Subject: Re: Apparently Hell is still loose, but it hasn't "broken" Message-ID: Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 12:30:38 GMT For awhile they were drawing the lines right through my house -- then talking about Naples. Now they've delayed it a couple of days, and they're talking even more about Naples. People are evacuating Naples and the keys, coming to the Tampa Bay area. I've made a fuss several times, including an article that went into a magazine, regarding my feelings toward I-75, the fact that about three times a week there's something that causes it to back up traffic, and the problems it could cause if the area were to evacuate. The problem is not so much the fact that accidents happen, as much as the extremely poor way the traffic is handled when it does. The police do more harm than good. In any case you're now watching national news about how I-75 is backed up from Tampa Bay ALL the way to Naples! My response: that's news? Heh heh -- I know the back roads that the others DON'T find. But what the heck -- Wilma isn't supposed to hit until late Monday or even Tuesday, as a cat 1 into Naples. Last year when Charley leveled Punta Gorda, we got a few rain squalls, that's about all. Oh yes, we had a swap meet that Saturday -- someone had up for auction a nice Silvertone wood farm radio; I won it for $5 and STILL haven't heard the end of it! When Jeannie came through I was DJ'ing at a car show on the St. Pete Pier, and 30 cars showed up! You and I are on the same mindset -- which is scary. Every time I hear the name Wilma, I have visions of Fred Flintstone banging on the door . . . -- Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical Sound Solutions For Classic Cars http://www.taymanelectrical.com "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.net> wrote in message news:g2h5f.96$ZA3.21542@monger.newsread.com... > Or as Fred always said, WILLLLLMAA! > > Nobody envies you down there...good luck and hope that's it this year. > -- > ~~~~~ > If you think this is bad, the screenplay will be much worse... > > Article: 324484 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Gary Tayman" References: <11lhj61fpm6io8a@corp.supernews.com> Subject: Re: Older Phono Questions Message-ID: Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 12:41:56 GMT Most of these 78 players have thumbscrews that hold the needle in place. The old Victrolas used steel needles which, in my experience, went bad very quickly, and if you wanted to keep your records in good shape, should be replaced after every play. They were NOT good for the later records (1940's-50's) as the higher modulation could wear them out after playing only about halfway through. Possibly someone else could shed light on this, but I recall seeing ads for cactus needles, and possibly precious stones. It would seem to me that cactus would not hold up as well as steel, but maybe these had a softer volume. In any case, there should be needles available that can play the later 78's, and be a bit more permanent. -- Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical Sound Solutions For Classic Cars http://www.taymanelectrical.com "Travis Ogden" wrote in message news:11lhj61fpm6io8a@corp.supernews.com... > Hi, I'm a radio guy, but a friend gave me an old suitcase style, crank-up > phonograph his wife bought at an auction. It is an Aircastle, and I'm > guessing maybe made in the late 40's or early 50's. It is missing the > needle though, and I don't have any idea what I need. It fits inside of a > round thing. Do all of those older phonos use the same type of needle? > Does anyone sell them? I may have more questions later on, thanks! > > Travis > Article: 324485 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: Apparently Hell is still loose, but it hasn't "broken" References: Message-ID: <8s56f.1708$Jo3.665@tornado.socal.rr.com> Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 12:48:04 GMT Gary Tayman wrote: > handled when it does. The police do more harm than good. In any case > you're now watching national news about how I-75 is backed up from Tampa Bay > ALL the way to Naples! My response: that's news? At least it wasn't THIS causing the back up. (On insterstate 275) http://stpetersburgtimes.com/2005/10/20/Tampabay/Driver_goes_3_miles_w.shtml Jeff -- RESTRICTED AREA. Anyone intruding shall immediately become subject to the jurisdiction of military law. Intruders will be subject to lethal force, without warning, and on sight. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED under the Internal Security Act of 1950. Article: 324486 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Beerbelly Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... Message-ID: <8vphl11c8dt5l4td7054mmj5bg1935lial@4ax.com> References: Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 09:06:56 -0400 Thanks... On Thu, 20 Oct 2005 19:57:04 -0700, "Scott W. Harvey" wrote: >Beerbelly wrote: > >> useless link.... > >Ok, here is the whole article..... > > Posted on Thu, Oct. 20, 2005 > >PayPal customer records sought in tax evasion probe > >By Howard Mintz > >Mercury News > >The Internal Revenue Service has asked a San Jose federal judge for >access to eBay's PayPal customer records as part of a nationwide probe >into whether scofflaws are using offshore credit card accounts to evade >paying income taxes. > >In a complaint filed in U.S. District Court earlier this week, the >federal government is seeking permission to serve a ``John Doe'' summons >on San Jose-based PayPal as part of an investigation into credit card >holders who are exploiting bank secrecy laws in dozens of foreign >countries. PayPal is the payment processing company owned by online >auction giant eBay. > >Federal investigators, who do not know how many customers of PayPal may >be involved, said in court documents that they are seeking records from >PayPal because they have no other way to track down the suspected tax >evaders who may be using the online payment service to transfer money >illegally. > >``This case is not only important to the administration of tax laws, it >may have significant impact upon the public fisc,'' Justice Department >lawyers wrote in court papers. > >The federal government estimates that $40 billion in tax revenue is lost >every year as a result of schemes involving credit cards linked to >foreign tax havens. Government lawyers argued that they've served >similar papers on credit card companies such as Visa and MasterCard, but >investigators say they need more information from PayPal to pin down >potential violators. > >The complaint said the investigation spans from Jan. 1, 1999, to Dec. >31, 2004. > >PayPal spokeswoman Sara Bettencourt said the company had not yet seen >the government's court request and could not comment on it specifically. >However, she said PayPal generally cooperates with law enforcement when >they seek assistance in particular cases. > >Contact Howard Mintz at hmintz@mercurynews.com or (408) 286-0236. Article: 324487 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Beerbelly Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... Message-ID: References: Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 09:10:26 -0400 On Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:49:28 +0900, "Brenda Ann" wrote: > >"Beerbelly" wrote in message >news:k6vfl11bmc9ts5o5bpueka2hf9qtjcolgb@4ax.com... >> On Thu, 20 Oct 2005 07:21:15 -0700, Scott W. Harvey >> wrote: >> >>>It was bound to happen, now it has....... >>> >>>http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/business/12950035.htm >>> >>>Granted, they are looking for offshore scams, but once they have >>>access to the information, who knows what they might do with it? >>> >>>Better pay your taxes.......... >>> >>>-Scott >>> >> >> >> useless link.... > >Only till you sign up to access San Jose Mercury News. I've been signed up >for a long time to several newspaper websites. > Me too...but I hate signing up for an account on every paper in the world just to read one article. I wish all folks would just cut and paste the article like Scott did the second time instead of posting a link. Article: 324488 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Martin Crossley" References: <1129812861.231441.192240@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <1129827673.075609.173020@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> <8p6dnTczSfQRk8XeRVn-gA@comcast.com> Subject: Re: a suggestion to all for winter... Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 14:18:42 +0100 Message-ID: <4358eab8$0$73622$ed2619ec@ptn-nntp-reader03.plus.net> "John Goller, k9uwa" wrote in message news:wk%5f.262035$084.252227@attbi_s22... > In article <8p6dnTczSfQRk8XeRVn-gA@comcast.com>, moppat@comcast.NOSPAMnet > says... >> >> >>Yes, and the characters in Reineke's stories have grown too. Neat thing >>is >>he has a few female characters, one is even a bench tech! >>Its easily worth the $15/yr for the MARC membership just for the >>Chronicle, >>you learn a lot from those stories. >>OK, shameless plug there... >> >>Mark Oppat > > Each issue... when I get it..... prop up feet on top of bench... get > a fresh cup of coffee.... lean back and read the Chronicle... > John k9uwa > For anyone who likes this sort of thing, there are some old British "workshop stories" here: http://vintageradio.me.uk/radconnav/iywindex.htm Martin. Article: 324489 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Message-ID: <4358FCE1.31E91BE0@earthlink.net> From: "Michael A. Terrell" Subject: Re: Apparently Hell is still loose, but it hasn't "broken" References: Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 14:37:26 GMT Gary Tayman wrote: > > For awhile they were drawing the lines right through my house -- then > talking about Naples. > > Now they've delayed it a couple of days, and they're talking even more about > Naples. People are evacuating Naples and the keys, coming to the Tampa Bay > area. > > I've made a fuss several times, including an article that went into a > magazine, regarding my feelings toward I-75, the fact that about three times > a week there's something that causes it to back up traffic, and the problems > it could cause if the area were to evacuate. The problem is not so much the > fact that accidents happen, as much as the extremely poor way the traffic is > handled when it does. The police do more harm than good. In any case > you're now watching national news about how I-75 is backed up from Tampa Bay > ALL the way to Naples! My response: that's news? > > Heh heh -- I know the back roads that the others DON'T find. Like 98, 27 & 441? > -- > Gary E. Tayman -- ? Michael A. Terrell Central Florida Article: 324490 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Larry Fowkes" References: <11lhj61fpm6io8a@corp.supernews.com> Subject: Re: Older Phono Questions Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:56:01 -0400 Message-ID: <435902c1$0$14232$2c56edd9@news.cablerocket.com> I recently picked up a wind up portable branded CeCeco I think. I am somewhat amazed at the volume that you get from it. It came with about 100 needles and 6 records of "The Two Black Crows", they seem to be a black comedy team, anybody know from what years they were popular? Larry Fowkes Article: 324491 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: Older Phono Questions References: <11lhj61fpm6io8a@corp.supernews.com> <4358DD8A.5070109@socal.rr.com> <9b-dnfTkvY2dmsTeRVn-jA@comcast.com> Message-ID: Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 17:07:18 GMT Mark Oppat wrote: > Jeff, he said > "crank phono", most all of these are acoustic, no cartridge, just a metal > plate transducer. > > There were a few farm type units/ portables that did have amps and were > battery powered and still crank up... but they are fairly rare. I know. I have a Capital suitcase phono here. Complete with the hand crank and spring work motor system. It used either batteries or the ac/dc line cord ofr the audio out and a crystal cartridge. It was because of this player I got involved on this group and met Syl after the other rebuilder died and lost my cartridge. Jeff -- RESTRICTED AREA. Anyone intruding shall immediately become subject to the jurisdiction of military law. Intruders will be subject to lethal force, without warning, and on sight. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED under the Internal Security Act of 1950. Article: 324492 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "xrongor" Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:59:15 -0600 Message-ID: References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> "Bill" wrote in message news:6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET... > Scott W. Harvey wrote: > > >> >> Ok, here is the whole article..... >> >> Posted on Thu, Oct. 20, 2005 >> >> PayPal customer records sought in tax evasion probe >> >> By Howard Mintz >> >> Mercury News >> >> The Internal Revenue Service has asked a San Jose federal judge for >> access to eBay's PayPal customer records as part of a nationwide probe >> into whether scofflaws are using offshore credit card accounts to evade >> paying income taxes. > > As they should. Whats the problem? to check of a specific person is doing it, no problem. to just start looking and see what they come up with, civil rights violation. i can see why it isnt clear what the problem is. a few years ago 'we' decided to give up a few civil rights. remember? it was right after you voted for our current monarchy... randy Article: 324493 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 14:57:24 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> Message-ID: xrongor wrote: >>As they should. Whats the problem? > > > to check of a specific person is doing it, no problem. > > to just start looking and see what they come up with, civil rights > violation. > > i can see why it isnt clear what the problem is. a few years ago 'we' > decided to give up a few civil rights. remember? it was right after you > voted for our current monarchy... > > randy > > I guess we differ on that opinion, randy. The Feds audit everybody's tax returns and can solicit information from banks, etc as verification without any specic reason other than wanting verification...no 'guilt' implied. It has always been that way - you can't blame this one on Bush. -Bill Article: 324494 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 15:12:36 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: Predicta NPO Capacitors References: <1129921535.957792.41900@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: <9fd9a$43593da6$4232bd10$24586@COQUI.NET> Geoff wrote: > My Pedestal uses several NPO capacitors and I have Googled around and > found out what the NPO means. They are Class I capacitors and are very > stable over a wider temperature range than a Class II capacitor. > > As you Predicta guys know, there are many ceramic disc capacitors in > these sets and I'd like to know if it is OK to replace standard, > non-NPO ceramic disc capacitors with NPO's. On its face it sounds > like this wouldn't be a problem, since the NPO's are more stable > but I'd like to here what you guys think. > > No, I have not tested all the capacitors yet. I'm just trying to do > a little research in case I need to buy some and also increase my > understanding. > > Thanks, > Geoff > NP0 (thats NP Zero, not NP Oh) caps are temperature stable. Negative/positive temperature coefficient of zero. Sometimes you don't want a zero coefficient. Capacitance change works inversely to coil inductance change so in an LC circuit the drift (non-NP0) would be desirable. There's probably no rule-of-thumb that will address the question. On many, if not most, disc locations it won't matter at all. If the original is stated as NP0 or N750 you should stick with that. If they didn't specify then you don't really know if it mattered or not in the ckt. -Bill Article: 324495 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Apparently Hell is still loose, but it hasn't "broken" From: k9uwaREMOVE@THISarrl.netSTUFF (John Goller, k9uwa) References: <1129899638.822325.88840@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: <%gb6f.448818$x96.150669@attbi_s72> Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 19:25:47 GMT In article <1129899638.822325.88840@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com>, tschw10117@aol.com says... > > >Holy crap, man.... strong argument for mandatory re-testing every two >years after age 75. This old guy would have been retested 9 or 10 >times. Hopefully he would have been caught and stopped long before this >had to happen. > >Terry. > In FL THey finally I think two years ago got a law passed that U had to either go into the license bureau and have an eye exam or else send in results of your eye exam from your eye doctor to get your license there renewed..... no other test... U don't even have to go in to do it.. just send money.... Indiana at I think its age 70 or 75 U have to actually take a driving test every two years.. I mean take the license examiner out for a ride in your car... John k9uwa Article: 324496 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.net> References: <8s56f.1708$Jo3.665@tornado.socal.rr.com> Subject: Re: Apparently Hell is still loose, but it hasn't "broken" Message-ID: Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 19:30:53 GMT My god...that's so bad it's like pulp fiction (the magazines AND the movie). "Jeffrey D Angus" wrote in message news:8s56f.1708$Jo3.665@tornado.socal.rr.com... > > > Gary Tayman wrote: > > handled when it does. The police do more harm than good. In any case > > you're now watching national news about how I-75 is backed up from Tampa Bay > > ALL the way to Naples! My response: that's news? > > At least it wasn't THIS causing the back up. > (On insterstate 275) > > http://stpetersburgtimes.com/2005/10/20/Tampabay/Driver_goes_3_miles_w.shtml > > Jeff > > -- > RESTRICTED AREA. Anyone intruding shall immediately become subject to > the jurisdiction of military law. Intruders will be subject to lethal > force, without warning, and on sight. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED > under the Internal Security Act of 1950. Article: 324497 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... From: k9uwaREMOVE@THISarrl.netSTUFF (John Goller, k9uwa) References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> Message-ID: Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 19:32:42 GMT In article , exray@coqui.net says... > > >I guess we differ on that opinion, randy. The Feds audit everybody's >tax returns and can solicit information from banks, etc as verification >without any specic reason other than wanting verification...no 'guilt' >implied. It has always been that way - you can't blame this one on Bush. > >-Bill Yup Electronic Audit... I have had a couple of those... the only part that they left of was what should have been the first line... Yo Stupid... can't U add and subtract yet?... Math Error .... ding ding ding! send us a check... or here is your check... John k9uwa Article: 324498 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.net> References: Subject: Re: Apparently Hell is still loose, but it hasn't "broken" Message-ID: Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 19:43:06 GMT I don't know. I hadn't had a TV going for daze until last afternoon...it's silent again, didn't hear it on the radio. "Gary Tayman" wrote in message news:Ob56f.3737$fc7.2344@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net... > For awhile they were drawing the lines right through my house -- then > talking about Naples. > > Now they've delayed it a couple of days, and they're talking even more about > Naples. People are evacuating Naples and the keys, coming to the Tampa Bay > area. > > I've made a fuss several times, including an article that went into a > magazine, regarding my feelings toward I-75, the fact that about three times > a week there's something that causes it to back up traffic, and the problems > it could cause if the area were to evacuate. The problem is not so much the > fact that accidents happen, as much as the extremely poor way the traffic is > handled when it does. The police do more harm than good. In any case > you're now watching national news about how I-75 is backed up from Tampa Bay > ALL the way to Naples! My response: that's news? > > Heh heh -- I know the back roads that the others DON'T find. > > But what the heck -- Wilma isn't supposed to hit until late Monday or even > Tuesday, as a cat 1 into Naples. Last year when Charley leveled Punta > Gorda, we got a few rain squalls, that's about all. Oh yes, we had a swap > meet that Saturday -- someone had up for auction a nice Silvertone wood farm > radio; I won it for $5 and STILL haven't heard the end of it! When Jeannie > came through I was DJ'ing at a car show on the St. Pete Pier, and 30 cars > showed up! > > You and I are on the same mindset -- which is scary. Every time I hear the > name Wilma, I have visions of Fred Flintstone banging on the door . . . > > > > -- > Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical > Sound Solutions For Classic Cars > http://www.taymanelectrical.com > > > "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.net> wrote in message > news:g2h5f.96$ZA3.21542@monger.newsread.com... > > Or as Fred always said, WILLLLLMAA! > > > > Nobody envies you down there...good luck and hope that's it this year. > > -- > > ~~~~~ > > If you think this is bad, the screenplay will be much worse... > > > > > > Article: 324499 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 15:44:13 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: Predicta NPO Capacitors References: <1129921535.957792.41900@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <9fd9a$43593da6$4232bd10$24586@COQUI.NET> <1129923590.213979.138310@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: <9bb21$4359450e$4232bd10$4713@COQUI.NET> Geoff wrote: > > BTW, one thing that is a little confusing to me is that in quite a few > cases there is no value listed in the Voltage or Tolerance column (I'm > referring to Sam's Set 439, Folder 1 for my Chassis 9L37). For > example, C29 is a disc capacitor and is listed on page 10. The list > value as 1000 (mmfd. I assume) but the Voltage and Tolerance is not > listed, nor is it printed anywhere on the actual capacitor. How do I > know what voltage to use? > > Regards, > Geoff > Sorry, I don't have the literature to figure that one out. -BM Article: 324500 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: " Uncle Peter" References: <17987-4358559D-115@storefull-3335.bay.webtv.net> Subject: Re: Traffic info tansmitter Message-ID: Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 15:44:44 -0400 Don Most of the manufacturers for those devices have webpages. Pete "Gridleak" wrote in message news:17987-4358559D-115@storefull-3335.bay.webtv.net... > It looks to me as thou I can use it as a phono transmitter as it is > manufactured under rule 15 . Now I just have to figure out how it is to > be connected. It is a very sturdy unit in a weather proof 8x12 box. > > DON > AC7PD > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Article: 324501 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Hagstar Subject: Remember My "International" I Restored Recently? Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 16:01:07 -0400 Message-ID: <11lii8865te97be@corp.supernews.com> Here is the same cabinet, slightly different dial. This one has the OEM (not really functional) back- http://cgi.ebay.com/Gold-Dial-Table-Tube-Radio-Plays_W0QQitemZ6570112529QQcategoryZ38034QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem John H. Article: 324502 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.net> References: <11lii8865te97be@corp.supernews.com> Subject: Re: Remember My "International" I Restored Recently? Message-ID: Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 20:10:50 GMT I can't afford that today. Too bad, I liked it quite a bit. "Hagstar" wrote in message news:11lii8865te97be@corp.supernews.com... > Here is the same cabinet, slightly different dial. This one has the OEM > (not really functional) back- > > http://cgi.ebay.com/Gold-Dial-Table-Tube-Radio-Plays_W0QQitemZ6570112529QQcategoryZ38034QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > > John H. > Article: 324503 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.net> References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... Message-ID: Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 20:13:17 GMT I'm a Democrat. Liberals and conservatives both make me sick. "Cmd Buzz Corey" wrote in message news:f_qdndC28vbo28TeRVn-1Q@gbronline.com... > Bill wrote: > > xrongor wrote: > > > > > >>> As they should. Whats the problem? > >> > >> > >> > >> to check of a specific person is doing it, no problem. > >> > >> to just start looking and see what they come up with, civil rights > >> violation. > >> > >> i can see why it isnt clear what the problem is. a few years ago > >> 'we' decided to give up a few civil rights. remember? it was right > >> after you voted for our current monarchy... > >> > >> randy > >> > > I guess we differ on that opinion, randy. The Feds audit everybody's > > tax returns and can solicit information from banks, etc as verification > > without any specic reason other than wanting verification...no 'guilt' > > implied. It has always been that way - you can't blame this one on Bush. > > > > -Bill > > Oh the libs can manage to blame everything on Bush. Article: 324504 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "xrongor" Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 15:11:42 -0600 Message-ID: References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> "Cmd Buzz Corey" wrote in message news:f_qdndC28vbo28TeRVn-1Q@gbronline.com... > Bill wrote: >> xrongor wrote: >> >> >>>> As they should. Whats the problem? >>> >>> >>> >>> to check of a specific person is doing it, no problem. >>> >>> to just start looking and see what they come up with, civil rights >>> violation. >>> >>> i can see why it isnt clear what the problem is. a few years ago 'we' >>> decided to give up a few civil rights. remember? it was right after >>> you voted for our current monarchy... >>> >>> randy >>> >> I guess we differ on that opinion, randy. The Feds audit everybody's tax >> returns and can solicit information from banks, etc as verification >> without any specic reason other than wanting verification...no 'guilt' >> implied. It has always been that way - you can't blame this one on Bush. >> >> -Bill > > Oh the libs can manage to blame everything on Bush. bush is incapable of tying his own shoes. i hardly think he is to blame for anything. i blame the people who voted for him. as for the feds auditing, they have NEVER had the blanket authority to just go snooping through something like paypal looking for suspects. sure they can target you, as a person, for no reason. and they could look at YOUR paypal after you were targeted. this is entirely different. people dont seem to understand this. hence the reason they voted for bush.... randy Article: 324505 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 17:32:00 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> Message-ID: <715e9$43595e52$4232bd10$15443@COQUI.NET> xrongor wrote: > this is entirely different. people > dont seem to understand this. hence the reason they voted for bush.... > > randy > > I sure hope we have a Democratic president next time. I want to see if all these "bad things" just disappear. -ex Article: 324506 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.net> References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... Message-ID: Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 21:42:12 GMT Look let's not get that one started as I couldn't come to vote for the other guy who's supposed to represent my own party, and the previous thang was and idiot IMO. I hang on by one or two threads but I still won't change my party. I made that choice of ideology for life, and if it pells away from me, I must rebuild it. "xrongor" wrote in message news:djblib$113g$1@news3.infoave.net... > > "Cmd Buzz Corey" wrote in message > news:f_qdndC28vbo28TeRVn-1Q@gbronline.com... > > Bill wrote: > >> xrongor wrote: > >> > >> > >>>> As they should. Whats the problem? > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> to check of a specific person is doing it, no problem. > >>> > >>> to just start looking and see what they come up with, civil rights > >>> violation. > >>> > >>> i can see why it isnt clear what the problem is. a few years ago 'we' > >>> decided to give up a few civil rights. remember? it was right after > >>> you voted for our current monarchy... > >>> > >>> randy > >>> > >> I guess we differ on that opinion, randy. The Feds audit everybody's tax > >> returns and can solicit information from banks, etc as verification > >> without any specic reason other than wanting verification...no 'guilt' > >> implied. It has always been that way - you can't blame this one on Bush. > >> > >> -Bill > > > > Oh the libs can manage to blame everything on Bush. > > bush is incapable of tying his own shoes. i hardly think he is to blame for > anything. i blame the people who voted for him. > > as for the feds auditing, they have NEVER had the blanket authority to just > go snooping through something like paypal looking for suspects. > > sure they can target you, as a person, for no reason. and they could look > at YOUR paypal after you were targeted. this is entirely different. people > dont seem to understand this. hence the reason they voted for bush.... > > randy > > Article: 324507 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.net> References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> <715e9$43595e52$4232bd10$15443@COQUI.NET> Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... Message-ID: <2id6f.266$ZA3.59297@monger.newsread.com> Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 21:43:26 GMT Remember the word "malaise"? It was popular from c.1976-80 "Cmdr Buzz Corey" wrote in message news:rs6dnXDJqMm0wsTeRVn-pQ@gbronline.com... > Bill wrote: > > xrongor wrote: > > > > > >> this is entirely different. people dont seem to understand this. > >> hence the reason they voted for bush.... > >> > >> randy > >> > > I sure hope we have a Democratic president next time. I want to see if > > all these "bad things" just disappear. > > > > -ex > > Don't hold your breath on getting a dummycrat president, or if we do, > seeing any 'bad things' dissappearing, instead look for things to get worse. Article: 324508 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "xrongor" Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 15:52:27 -0600 Message-ID: References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> <715e9$43595e52$4232bd10$15443@COQUI.NET> "Bill" wrote in message news:715e9$43595e52$4232bd10$15443@COQUI.NET... > xrongor wrote: > > >> this is entirely different. people dont seem to understand this. hence >> the reason they voted for bush.... >> >> randy > I sure hope we have a Democratic president next time. I want to see if > all these "bad things" just disappear. divide and conquer. wake up man, we've been pitted against each other for a reason.... the government is out of control. it has nothing to do with liberal or conservative. democrat or republican. its up to the people to take it back. a shit sandwich is a shit sandwich no matter who feeds it to you. stop calling it tunafish just because you feel the need to support the republican party. did the democrats take us to war with iraq? did the democrats create record deficit spending? did the democrats install their new leader in the supreme court via an unprecidented move of putting a new justice in charge of it? when the democrats are in charge again, i promise you. i will be as harsh on them as i am on the current administration if they do the types of things this administration has done. the problems will go away when true patriots take back the government of this country from those who have stolen it. randy Article: 324509 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: " Uncle Peter" References: <43577a32$0$14233$2c56edd9@news.cablerocket.com> Subject: Re: NEEDED: TO 8G005 battery connector Message-ID: Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 18:31:10 -0400 "Phil Nelson" wrote in message news:J6qdneCUFJkhX8reRVn-ug@giganews.com... > That reminds me, I need a pair of 8G005 knobs. Aren't those G500 knobs the > same thing? (He's selling a whole bunch of G500 parts.) > > Phil Nelson > > > Heres one on ebay > > > > MY GAWD, HE MURDERED A ZENITH!!!!! Article: 324510 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.net> References: <11lii8865te97be@corp.supernews.com> <1129930990.844069.163150@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Remember My "International" I Restored Recently? Message-ID: Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 22:38:16 GMT If you are polite about it and they really need your business, you can always help them find something cheaper that they are comfortable with, but not something they've found personal disaster doing. If somebody else wins, they will charge what that person will pay, OF COURSE. "AuroraOldRadios" wrote in message news:1129930990.844069.163150@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > That's really expensive shipping. I can ship that radio almost anywhere > in CUSA for $15-18 Fedex. > Article: 324511 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.net> References: <43577a32$0$14233$2c56edd9@news.cablerocket.com> Subject: Re: NEEDED: TO 8G005 battery connector Message-ID: Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 22:40:29 GMT " Uncle Peter" wrote in message news:z_d6f.20287$fE5.19621@fed1read06... > > "Phil Nelson" wrote in message > news:J6qdneCUFJkhX8reRVn-ug@giganews.com... > > That reminds me, I need a pair of 8G005 knobs. Aren't those G500 knobs the > > same thing? (He's selling a whole bunch of G500 parts.) > > > > Phil Nelson > > > > > Heres one on ebay > > > > > > > > > MY GAWD, HE MURDERED A ZENITH!!!!! EASY...pssst. Get the press out of here, will ya? Article: 324512 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Chris F." Subject: 1930's Everett Orgatron Message-ID: <7ae6f.112121$Ph4.3431003@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca> Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 22:43:15 GMT This has got to be the most unique find I've ever made in the trash. An Everett Orgatron model 5C, circa late 30's. It has a tube amplifier but uses a set of reeds as oscillators - quite hard to explain. The unit is in rough shape but I'm going to attempt a restoration; I'm sure there aren't many of these left and it would be quite a thing to have working. What I'm wondering is, can anyone provide me with some info on this thing? Some historical info would be nice, but a tube chart (or schematic) would be even better, as one tube is missing and there are no numbers given. Thanks for any advice. Article: 324513 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: " Uncle Peter" Subject: Yooo hhhhhhoooooo! Mark Oppat!!! Message-ID: Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 18:43:16 -0400 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6570408907 You missed this one. Pete Article: 324514 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 18:50:42 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> <715e9$43595e52$4232bd10$15443@COQUI.NET> Message-ID: xrongor wrote: > > divide and conquer. wake up man, we've been pitted against each other for a > reason.... Nobody has pitted me against anybody. > > the government is out of control. Since about 1789. it has nothing to do with liberal or > conservative. democrat or republican. its up to the people to take it > back. a shit sandwich is a shit sandwich no matter who feeds it to you. > stop calling it tunafish just because you feel the need to support the > republican party. did the democrats take us to war with iraq? did the > democrats create record deficit spending? did the democrats install their > new leader in the supreme court via an unprecidented move of putting a new > justice in charge of it? randy, I'm not a party hack by any means. Just like you I will be favorable or critical of any administration. What I won't do is fall prey to parroting a party line about issues and finding all the glasses half-empty. > > the problems will go away when true patriots take back the government of > this country from those who have stolen it. Sounds good but as I said above, thats party-line parrot-talk. Most people don't feel like the government has been stolen. Bought, maybe, but not stolen. -BM Article: 324515 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Message-ID: <4359734E.8187A412@optonline.net> From: Sal Brisindi Subject: New Jersey Antique Swapmeet Sunday Oct 23rd Hazlet NJ Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 19:01:34 -0400 Hi Folks, The New Jersey Antique Radio Club will be hosting their fall swap meet Sunday October 23rd in Hazlet New Jersey. This will be our last swap meet for the year so come on over and stock up on radios and parts. We are still taking reservations for sellers. Details ar http://www.njarc.org Regards, Sal Brisindi NJARC Treasurer Article: 324516 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Hagstar Subject: Re: Yooo hhhhhhoooooo! Mark Oppat!!! Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 19:01:30 -0400 Message-ID: <11lisqej39sri77@corp.supernews.com> References: Great deal Pete if it gets there in one piece ! John H. Article: 324517 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: " Uncle Peter" References: <11lisqej39sri77@corp.supernews.com> Subject: Re: Yooo hhhhhhoooooo! Mark Oppat!!! Message-ID: Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 19:04:19 -0400 We'll see. I have my doubts, but it will be insured! "Hagstar" wrote in message news:11lisqej39sri77@corp.supernews.com... > > Great deal Pete if it gets there in one piece ! > > John H. > Article: 324518 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Gary Tayman" References: <8s56f.1708$Jo3.665@tornado.socal.rr.com> Subject: Re: Apparently Hell is still loose, but it hasn't "broken" Message-ID: Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 23:12:18 GMT I DON'T BELIEVE IT!!!!! WOW!! Wednesday night I was driving home from a car cruise in St. Pete. As I was heading south on I-275, I noticed a police car who suddenly put his lights on. A few seconds later, another car whizzed past me. I saw these lights, a few thousand feet in front of me, until I arrived at the Skyway toll booth. When I got there, the police had the toll plaza blocked off and a silver car, I believe a Chevy, a few booths to the right of me. Police cars were everywhere and they were yelling at someone. The toll booth on the left side was open, so I went through it and kept going. I forgot about it until just now! -- Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical Sound Solutions For Classic Cars http://www.taymanelectrical.com "Jeffrey D Angus" wrote in message news:8s56f.1708$Jo3.665@tornado.socal.rr.com... > > > Gary Tayman wrote: >> handled when it does. The police do more harm than good. In any case >> you're now watching national news about how I-75 is backed up from Tampa >> Bay ALL the way to Naples! My response: that's news? > > At least it wasn't THIS causing the back up. > (On insterstate 275) > > http://stpetersburgtimes.com/2005/10/20/Tampabay/Driver_goes_3_miles_w.shtml > > Jeff > > -- > RESTRICTED AREA. Anyone intruding shall immediately become subject to > the jurisdiction of military law. Intruders will be subject to lethal > force, without warning, and on sight. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED > under the Internal Security Act of 1950. Article: 324519 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Gary Tayman" References: <4358FCE1.31E91BE0@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: Apparently Hell is still loose, but it hasn't "broken" Message-ID: Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 23:14:58 GMT There's a back way through Venice, and several to get around Sarasota. If I had to evacuate, I'd take 64 to Avon Park and go from there. -- Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical Sound Solutions For Classic Cars http://www.taymanelectrical.com "Michael A. Terrell" wrote in message news:4358FCE1.31E91BE0@earthlink.net... > Gary Tayman wrote: >> >> For awhile they were drawing the lines right through my house -- then >> talking about Naples. >> >> Now they've delayed it a couple of days, and they're talking even more >> about >> Naples. People are evacuating Naples and the keys, coming to the Tampa >> Bay >> area. >> >> I've made a fuss several times, including an article that went into a >> magazine, regarding my feelings toward I-75, the fact that about three >> times >> a week there's something that causes it to back up traffic, and the >> problems >> it could cause if the area were to evacuate. The problem is not so much >> the >> fact that accidents happen, as much as the extremely poor way the traffic >> is >> handled when it does. The police do more harm than good. In any case >> you're now watching national news about how I-75 is backed up from Tampa >> Bay >> ALL the way to Naples! My response: that's news? >> >> Heh heh -- I know the back roads that the others DON'T find. > > > Like 98, 27 & 441? > >> -- >> Gary E. Tayman > > > -- > ? > > Michael A. Terrell > Central Florida From kawninja.at.nospam.cableone.dot.net Sat Oct 22 12:33:20 EDT 2005 Article: 324520 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steve P." Newsgroups: rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Yooo hhhhhhoooooo! Mark Oppat!!! Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 18:31:01 -0500 Organization: Posted via Supernews, http://www.supernews.com Message-ID: <11liuhmo8q2o0ef@corp.supernews.com> References: X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Newsreader: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2180 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2180 X-RFC2646: Format=Flowed; Original X-Complaints-To: abuse@supernews.com Lines: 12 Path: news1.isis.unc.edu!arclight.uoregon.edu!hammer.uoregon.edu!logbridge.uoregon.edu!newsfeed.stanford.edu!sn-xit-03!sn-xit-11!sn-xit-05!sn-post-01!supernews.com!corp.supernews.com!not-for-mail Xref: news1.isis.unc.edu rec.antiques.radio+phono:324520 Is the seller really going to ship it for $70 via USPS Parcel Post? I'd have to see it to believe it. " Uncle Peter" wrote in message news:V9e6f.20289$fE5.12371@fed1read06... > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6570408907 > > You missed this one. > > Pete Article: 324521 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.net> References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> <715e9$43595e52$4232bd10$15443@COQUI.NET> Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... Message-ID: Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 23:56:19 GMT "Bill" wrote in message news:e9071$435970c4$4232bd4c$15715@COQUI.NET... > xrongor wrote: > > > > > > divide and conquer. wake up man, we've been pitted against each other for a > > reason.... > > Nobody has pitted me against anybody. > > > > the government is out of control. > > Since about 1789. > > it has nothing to do with liberal or > > conservative. democrat or republican. its up to the people to take it > > back. a shit sandwich is a shit sandwich no matter who feeds it to you. > > stop calling it tunafish just because you feel the need to support the > > republican party. did the democrats take us to war with iraq? did the > > democrats create record deficit spending? did the democrats install their > > new leader in the supreme court via an unprecidented move of putting a new > > justice in charge of it? > > randy, I'm not a party hack by any means. Just like you I will be > favorable or critical of any administration. What I won't do is fall > prey to parroting a party line about issues and finding all the glasses > half-empty. > > > > the problems will go away when true patriots take back the government of > > this country from those who have stolen it. > > Sounds good but as I said above, thats party-line parrot-talk. Most > people don't feel like the government has been stolen. Bought, maybe, > but not stolen. > > -BM This is America, you're SUPPOSED to buy everything? ;-) Article: 324522 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.net> References: Subject: Re: Yooo hhhhhhoooooo! Mark Oppat!!! Message-ID: Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 23:57:27 GMT A sled dog trainer under 1000 bucks! " Uncle Peter" wrote in message news:V9e6f.20289$fE5.12371@fed1read06... > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6570408907 > > You missed this one. > > Pete > > > Article: 324523 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.net> References: Subject: Re: Yooo hhhhhhoooooo! Mark Oppat!!! Message-ID: <2if6f.277$ZA3.60864@monger.newsread.com> Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 23:59:58 GMT Nooo...you won. Good job. "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.net> wrote in message news:Hff6f.276$ZA3.60850@monger.newsread.com... > A sled dog trainer under 1000 bucks! > > " Uncle Peter" wrote in message > news:V9e6f.20289$fE5.12371@fed1read06... > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6570408907 > > > > You missed this one. > > > > Pete > > > > > > > > Article: 324524 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Gary Tayman" References: <0PmdndAAXKe778TeRVn-qg@comcast.com> Subject: Re: Yooo hhhhhhoooooo! Mark Oppat!!! Message-ID: <9hf6f.135$A63.15@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net> Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 23:59:01 GMT I wonder how this compares to rebuilding a Delco E-Series tuner? These are the GM wonderbar radios of the mid 50's that have little red tabs that set the buttons. When you push a button, it stays in and the wonderbar is activated to drive the tuner to the red tab. If there's no station at the red tab, the tuner goes back and forth all day until you turn the radio off. -- Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical Sound Solutions For Classic Cars http://www.taymanelectrical.com "Mark Oppat" wrote in message news:0PmdndAAXKe778TeRVn-qg@comcast.com... > yup, those are great sets, but a PAIN to restore the dial tuning. Ya > gotta > tear everything down , degrease and relube them. NOT fun. > > Mark Oppat > > > " Uncle Peter" wrote in message > news:V9e6f.20289$fE5.12371@fed1read06... >> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6570408907 >> >> You missed this one. >> >> Pete >> >> >> >> > > > Article: 324525 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Ron H" Subject: Paper Capacitor Replacement Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 19:01:42 -0500 Message-ID: <43597c2a_11@Output.100ProofNews.com> I am getting ready to rebuild my Central-Electronic 20-A exciter but I hate the idea of filling it with orange-drops. Has anyone actually taken the old paper axial lead caps appart and put an orange-drop inside? Those big paper caps have a sort of character! Ron H. x-- 100 Proof News - http://www.100ProofNews.com x-- 30+ Days Binary Retention with High Completion x-- Access to over 1.9 Terabytes per Day - $12.95/Month x-- UNLIMITED DOWNLOAD Article: 324526 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: " Uncle Peter" References: <43597c2a_11@Output.100ProofNews.com> Subject: Re: Paper Capacitor Replacement Message-ID: Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 20:12:35 -0400 "Ron H" wrote in message news:43597c2a_11@Output.100ProofNews.com... > I am getting ready to rebuild my Central-Electronic 20-A exciter but I hate > the idea of filling it with orange-drops. Has anyone actually taken the old > paper axial lead caps appart and put an orange-drop inside? > > Those big paper caps have a sort of character! > > Ron H. > > Yes, it is very easy to do. Heat the caps with a hot air gun, wipe off the excess wax from the shell, and carefully pull the leads until the ends pop off. You can usually push the innards out with a pencil end (unsharpened). Keep the tube heated so the wax stays soft. Use yellow mylars, the orange drops may be too big to fit. Refill with hot glue, and leave a little recess at the ends if you want to finish the look by adding a final fill using some of the original wax melted from the end pieces of the old caps. Pete Article: 324527 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: " Uncle Peter" References: <11liuhmo8q2o0ef@corp.supernews.com> Subject: Re: Yooo hhhhhhoooooo! Mark Oppat!!! Message-ID: Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 20:13:50 -0400 "Steve P." wrote in message news:11liuhmo8q2o0ef@corp.supernews.com... > Is the seller really going to ship it for $70 via USPS Parcel Post? I'd have > to see it to believe it. > The "shipper" will be shipping it in three boxes, as requested, for more than $70.00. Article: 324528 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Message-ID: <43598EE0.DD6D45B3@earthlink.net> From: "Michael A. Terrell" Subject: Another silly eBay listing Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 01:00:22 GMT http://cgi.ebay.com/TEK-P6109-SOLDERING-IRON_W0QQitemZ7555011690QQ -- ? Michael A. Terrell Central Florida Article: 324529 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Mark S" References: <1129563990.050260.169780@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: THE CAPEHART SOLD... Message-ID: Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 01:07:39 GMT "Scott W. Harvey" wrote in message news:dj1qff02oj@news1.newsguy.com... > Jiri Placek wrote: > > My steal this week was a free Capehart console, not only with > > non-potmetal gramophone chassis but also with an 8-track player. All > > solid state however :o( Will save the speakers and and dispose the > > rest I guess. > > > > That makes me wonder - how long was the Capehart brand sold and when > > its demise started? > > > > In 1980, A friend presented me with my first-ever Capehart product to > repair....A digital clock-radio with stereo FM and distorted audio on > both channels (stereo was a bit unusual in a clock-radio back then). It > was an easy fix-the audio output IC was bad and a $4.99 Radio Shack > replacement fixed everything. Nice sounding radio. At that time, I had > never heard of Capehart and assumed it was just another Japanese > off-brand (which it may have been by that time). The date codes on the > ICs were '78 or '79 IIRC. I haven't seen anything later than that with > the Capehart name on it. > > Maybe someone will revive it someday and produce K-Mart specials under > the Capehart name, as is being done now with Philco and Detrola :-( > > -Scott > Late sixties, my uncle came home from a local department store like Kmart (Fields?) with a Capehart console much like the one Jiri describes; he was beaming from ear to ear.."Its a Capehart" he proudly announced. Being about 12 back then, I though "so, what's so special about a Capehart?" I guess he remembered seeing things like the 400 when new. Mark Article: 324530 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: Another silly eBay listing References: <43598EE0.DD6D45B3@earthlink.net> Message-ID: <6pg6f.1969$Hs.1632@tornado.socal.rr.com> Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 01:15:46 GMT Michael A. Terrell wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/TEK-P6109-SOLDERING-IRON_W0QQitemZ7555011690QQ Well, it's got the ground lead on the end for ESD safe soldering. But it's missing the plastic shroud on the end with the built in lead bender. Jeff -- RESTRICTED AREA. Anyone intruding shall immediately become subject to the jurisdiction of military law. Intruders will be subject to lethal force, without warning, and on sight. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED under the Internal Security Act of 1950. Article: 324531 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Keith Park" References: Subject: Re: Yooo hhhhhhoooooo! Mark Oppat!!! Message-ID: Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 01:35:39 GMT Just like mine! Id like to see them ship that for $65 though! maybe they mean carrying it to the curb! -- Keith Keith Park Top Notch Restorations topnotch@nycap.rr.com 71 Squareback 65 Notchback "El BajaRojo" 65 Squareback "Eggcrate" 87 Golf 93 Rx7 fast enough to stay Stock! " Uncle Peter" wrote in message news:V9e6f.20289$fE5.12371@fed1read06... > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6570408907 > > You missed this one. > > Pete > > > Article: 324532 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Scott W. Harvey" Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 19:03:02 -0700 Message-ID: References: Beerbelly wrote: > On Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:49:28 +0900, "Brenda Ann" > wrote: > > >>"Beerbelly" wrote in message >>news:k6vfl11bmc9ts5o5bpueka2hf9qtjcolgb@4ax.com... >> >>>On Thu, 20 Oct 2005 07:21:15 -0700, Scott W. Harvey >>> wrote: >>> >>> >>>>It was bound to happen, now it has....... >>>> >>>>http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/business/12950035.htm >>>> >>>>Granted, they are looking for offshore scams, but once they have >>>>access to the information, who knows what they might do with it? >>>> >>>>Better pay your taxes.......... >>>> >>>>-Scott >>>> >>> >>> >>>useless link.... >> >>Only till you sign up to access San Jose Mercury News. I've been signed up >>for a long time to several newspaper websites. >> > > > > > Me too...but I hate signing up for an account on every paper in the > world just to read one article. I wish all folks would just cut and > paste the article like Scott did the second time instead of posting a > link. It's weird.....At the Murky News site, you can access all articles posted the same day they are hardcopy published without having to log in. When I posted that link, I was able to get directly to the article without logging in, just like any other link that might be posted here. Looks like that capability expired a couple of hours after I posted the link for this article. Ah well, next time I link to a newspaper article I'll just quote it verbatim. -Scott From adouglasatgis.net Sat Oct 22 12:33:23 EDT 2005 Article: 324533 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Alan Douglas Newsgroups: rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: 1930's Everett Orgatron Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 22:23:03 -0400 Organization: http://newsguy.com Lines: 17 Message-ID: References: <7ae6f.112121$Ph4.3431003@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: p-858.newsdawg.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.92/16.572 Path: news1.isis.unc.edu!arclight.uoregon.edu!hammer.uoregon.edu!logbridge.uoregon.edu!pln-e!spln!lex!extra.newsguy.com!newsp.newsguy.com!news3 Xref: news1.isis.unc.edu rec.antiques.radio+phono:324533 Hi, I once had one of these, and made the mistake of investing time into restoring it. The Orgatron is probably the crappiest electronic organ ever made. It combines the worst features of the reed, pipe, and electronic organs, with no virtues. It has the tonal quality of free reeds, the key action and switching complexity of an electropneumatic pipe organ, and a noisy blower. The reed pickups are subject to crackling noises from poor insulation and high voltages. The speaker cabinet is enormous but as primitive in design as an average 1930s console radio. The reeds continue to vibrate after their air supply is shut off by the key action, so the pitch rises as the tone dies out. There is practically no tone variation among the various stops. The whole thing is immensely heavy. It might make a good artificial reef for fish. 73, Alan Article: 324534 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Scott W. Harvey" Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 19:28:03 -0700 Message-ID: References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> Bill wrote: > I guess we differ on that opinion, randy. The Feds audit everybody's > tax returns and can solicit information from banks, etc as verification > without any specic reason other than wanting verification...no 'guilt' > implied. It has always been that way - you can't blame this one on Bush. Hmmmm.....My intent in posting this wasn't to bash Bush (although it is tempting), but merely to augment some of the discussions that have centered on PayPal here in the past. This is the first acknowlegement that I have seen that the government is now paying attention to what's going on with PayPal. Before, they just seemed to be ignoring it. I think the government inquiry cited in the article is OK as far as it goes, but I do have my concerns about it turning into a fishing expedition in a more general sense. When I do transactions on PayPal and eBay I consider the deal done, finito and over with when I ship. If, say, the IRS scrutiny of PayPal activities ever got granular enough to require us to keep hardcopy records of my transactions for a period of years, I would definitely think twice about using the service to accept payments. -Scott Article: 324535 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... From: k9uwaREMOVE@THISarrl.netSTUFF (John Goller, k9uwa) References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> <715e9$43595e52$4232bd10$15443@COQUI.NET> Message-ID: Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 02:47:49 GMT In article , hacky@smackeycrackey.com says... > > >the government is out of control. it has nothing to do with liberal or >randy for once I agree with Randy!... and that is a first!... what this country needs is a new "shit sandwich" ... wonder what would happen if every office on every ballot in the country had a place to check... NONE OF THE ABOVE .... and if NONE OF THE ABOVE Won the election.... then all the idiots that were on the ballot were all GONE... and all parties had to select NEW people to put on the ballot and have a new vote .... bet that would shake up the Biz Az Usual in 'ol DC .... and the state Gubmints! John k9uwa Article: 324536 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Paper Capacitor Replacement From: k9uwaREMOVE@THISarrl.netSTUFF (John Goller, k9uwa) References: <43597c2a_11@Output.100ProofNews.com> Message-ID: Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 02:49:28 GMT In article <43597c2a_11@Output.100ProofNews.com>, rnharsh@attbi.com says... > > >Those big paper caps have a sort of character! > >Ron H. Yup but U can't stuff Orange Drops inside the old guts... use the new Mylars and Poly etc... plus.... Orange Drops are over rated... and really ugly in a radio... John k9uwa Article: 324537 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Saul Rabinowitz Subject: Re: a suggestion to all for winter... References: Message-ID: Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 02:54:15 GMT William Sommerwerck wrote: >>My fav's are Service and Radio Retailing for '32-'59 or so, >>and Electronics World for '59-70 or so. MAD has > been reissued, and its broswer of the finest pieces of software of any sort > I've ever seen. Are these the Mad comic books? How do I get onto the site? Saul Article: 324538 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: donlk@webtv.net (Gridleak) Subject: Re: Traffic info transmitter Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 20:42:55 -0600 Message-ID: <20829-4359A72F-529@storefull-3334.bay.webtv.net> References: I checked for info on the ( Info Systems) on the manufacturer and have not been able to find anything. The device was actually manufactured locally in 1973 but the must have gone out of business. DON AC7PD Article: 324539 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Yooo hhhhhhoooooo! Mark Oppat!!! From: k9uwaREMOVE@THISarrl.netSTUFF (John Goller, k9uwa) References: <11lisqej39sri77@corp.supernews.com> Message-ID: Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 02:56:18 GMT In article , radioconnectionNO@cox.netSPAM says... > > >> Great deal Pete if it gets there in one piece ! Ditto... great radio also!... just the cabinet by itself on this one is heavy... John k9uwa Article: 324540 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Message-ID: <4359AD96.E0B4A765@optonline.net> From: Sal Brisindi Subject: Re: Another silly eBay listing References: <43598EE0.DD6D45B3@earthlink.net> Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 23:10:14 -0400 That is one thin soldering tip..... "Michael A. Terrell" wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/TEK-P6109-SOLDERING-IRON_W0QQitemZ7555011690QQ > -- > ? > > Michael A. Terrell > Central Florida Article: 324541 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Message-ID: <4359ADCB.F8320E76@optonline.net> From: Sal Brisindi Subject: Re: Another silly eBay listing References: <43598EE0.DD6D45B3@earthlink.net> <6pg6f.1969$Hs.1632@tornado.socal.rr.com> Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 23:11:07 -0400 Lets see, Mary is selling it and Michael is buying it... :-) Jeffrey D Angus wrote: > Michael A. Terrell wrote: > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/TEK-P6109-SOLDERING-IRON_W0QQitemZ7555011690QQ > > Well, it's got the ground lead on the end for ESD safe soldering. > But it's missing the plastic shroud on the end with the built in > lead bender. > > Jeff > > -- > RESTRICTED AREA. Anyone intruding shall immediately become subject to > the jurisdiction of military law. Intruders will be subject to lethal > force, without warning, and on sight. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED > under the Internal Security Act of 1950. Article: 324542 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Message-ID: <4359AD02.6376CF31@earthlink.net> From: "Michael A. Terrell" Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> <715e9$43595e52$4232bd10$15443@COQUI.NET> Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 03:08:56 GMT "John Goller, k9uwa" wrote: > > In article , hacky@smackeycrackey.com says... > > > > > >the government is out of control. it has nothing to do with liberal or > >randy > > for once I agree with Randy!... and that is a first!... what this country > needs is a new "shit sandwich" ... wonder what would happen if every > office on every ballot in the country had a place to check... > > NONE OF THE ABOVE .... > > and if NONE OF THE ABOVE Won the election.... then all the idiots that > were on the ballot were all GONE... and all parties had to select NEW > people to put on the ballot and have a new vote .... > > bet that would shake up the Biz Az Usual in 'ol DC .... and the state > Gubmints! > > John k9uwa I've advocated that box be on ballots since the first time I voted and saw several single candidate elections listed. :( -- ? Michael A. Terrell Central Florida Article: 324543 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Travis Ogden" Subject: Re: Older Phono Questions Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 22:15:35 -0500 Message-ID: <11ljbocjkeg6i44@corp.supernews.com> References: <11lhj61fpm6io8a@corp.supernews.com> Thanks to all who answered my post. I had no idea these would need to be changed so often. I know what to look for now, and will try to find some old 78's locally to see if this baby will play them. Might be fun to play with! Travis Article: 324544 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Message-ID: <4359AF03.951D933B@earthlink.net> From: "Michael A. Terrell" Subject: Re: a suggestion to all for winter... References: Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 03:17:29 GMT Saul Rabinowitz wrote: > > William Sommerwerck wrote: > >>My fav's are Service and Radio Retailing for '32-'59 or so, > >>and Electronics World for '59-70 or so. > > MAD has > > been reissued, and its broswer of the finest pieces of software of any sort > > I've ever seen. > > Are these the Mad comic books? > How do I get onto the site? > > Saul I saw the Mad Magazine CDROM collection for sale at Sam's Club for about $50 a while back. -- ? Michael A. Terrell Central Florida Article: 324545 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Randy or Sherry Guttery Subject: Re: Another silly eBay listing References: <43598EE0.DD6D45B3@earthlink.net> <6pg6f.1969$Hs.1632@tornado.socal.rr.com> Message-ID: Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 22:17:50 -0500 Jeffrey D Angus wrote: > But it's missing the plastic shroud on the end with the built in > lead bender. Picky, picky, picky! -- rg Article: 324546 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 23:21:07 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> Message-ID: Scott W. Harvey wrote: > > When I do transactions on PayPal and eBay I consider the deal done, > finito and over with when I ship. If, say, the IRS scrutiny of PayPal > activities ever got granular enough to require us to keep hardcopy > records of my transactions for a period of years, I would definitely > think twice about using the service to accept payments. > > -Scott Scott, I think we are there already and have been for some time. For the casual hobbyist it isn't really an issue but there's some very bigtime dealers using ebay/PayPal. Don't overlook ebay Motors and those real estate ads. I'm sure the IRS doesn't ignore them. I know of one individual who was doing about 200k in sales of cars on ebay (only) who found himself in very deep doo-doo. The "civil rights" aspect is fuzzy. I consider it MY civil right to demand that the gubmint investigate and go after those who would attempt to avoid paying their fair share. A fed investigator can browse the listings and easily single out individuals that merit further investigation. Whether or not they do that by logging onto ebay or soliciting PayPal (or any other bank) records is pretty much the same thing. How else are they supposed to ferret out the bad guys? I suppose it depends which end of the stick you're on. My hobby is clearly a net loss and the PayPal/ebay records can easily prove it! I certainly have nothing to worry about. Acutally, I'm more pissed off about having to take my shoes off at airport security. -Bill Article: 324547 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Message-ID: <4359B0AE.FD85843B@earthlink.net> From: "Michael A. Terrell" Subject: Re: GE FM "Translator" References: Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 03:24:36 GMT William Sommerwerck wrote: > > This sort of thing was common in the early days of FM. The car versions sat > between the antenna and the AM radio. Really? All of the units I saw were bolted under the dash. ;-) -- ? Michael A. Terrell Central Florida Article: 324548 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 23:25:30 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> <715e9$43595e52$4232bd10$15443@COQUI.NET> Message-ID: John Goller, k9uwa wrote: > > for once I agree with Randy!... and that is a first!... what this country > needs is a new "shit sandwich" ... wonder what would happen if every > office on every ballot in the country had a place to check... > > NONE OF THE ABOVE .... > > and if NONE OF THE ABOVE Won the election.... then all the idiots that > were on the ballot were all GONE... and all parties had to select NEW > people to put on the ballot and have a new vote .... They did that here in PR in the last Statehood Referendum. 'None Of The Above Options' won. And as a consequence the status quo didn't change. -BM Article: 324549 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "xrongor" Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 22:14:41 -0600 Message-ID: References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> "Scott W. Harvey" wrote in message news:djc83m01b3o@news3.newsguy.com... > Bill wrote: > >> I guess we differ on that opinion, randy. The Feds audit everybody's tax >> returns and can solicit information from banks, etc as verification >> without any specic reason other than wanting verification...no 'guilt' >> implied. It has always been that way - you can't blame this one on Bush. > > Hmmmm.....My intent in posting this wasn't to bash Bush (although it is > tempting), but merely to augment some of the discussions that have > centered on PayPal here in the past. This is the first acknowlegement that > I have seen that the government is now paying attention to what's going on > with PayPal. Before, they just seemed to be ignoring it. for the record, my intent wasnt directly to bash bush, he just happens to be in office right now. it was to wake people up to the fact that this stuff is important. and its going on every day. i just find it ironic that something like paypal gets everyone in a hoot but even more important stuff is just sliding by us. we've allowed the government to do whatever it wants at the price of our freedom, our money, and human lives. if it takes a paypal article to make people realize this than sobeit. randy Article: 324550 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "xrongor" Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 22:23:00 -0600 Message-ID: References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> <715e9$43595e52$4232bd10$15443@COQUI.NET> "Bill" wrote in message news:cf3d7$4359b12c$4232bd4c$7429@COQUI.NET... > John Goller, k9uwa wrote: > > >> >> for once I agree with Randy!... and that is a first!... what this country >> needs is a new "shit sandwich" ... wonder what would happen if every >> office on every ballot in the country had a place to check... NONE OF THE >> ABOVE .... >> >> and if NONE OF THE ABOVE Won the election.... then all the idiots that >> were on the ballot were all GONE... and all parties had to select NEW >> people to put on the ballot and have a new vote .... > > They did that here in PR in the last Statehood Referendum. 'None Of The > Above Options' won. And as a consequence the status quo didn't change. its happened several times over the past with mixed results. usually those who feel all high and mighty voting 'none of the above', simply let the current administration they are prostesting decide how it gets handled. which is unfortunate. there have also been several movents to create a binding 'none of the above' vote, meaning NONE of the candidates are acceptable, and as you say the election will be held again with new candidates. afaik only places with strong liberatarian parties and nevada have had any success. randy Article: 324551 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> Message-ID: Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 04:52:06 GMT Bill wrote: > Acutally, I'm more pissed off about having to take my shoes off at > airport security. I had to put up with that all last week at the Roybal Federal Court building. Nothing like having to hang out in court to testify as an expert witness. Jeff -- RESTRICTED AREA. Anyone intruding shall immediately become subject to the jurisdiction of military law. Intruders will be subject to lethal force, without warning, and on sight. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED under the Internal Security Act of 1950. Article: 324552 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "william_b_noble" Subject: FA - alarm power supply / battery charger - may be useful for farm radios or batt radios? Message-ID: <1129958334.557fd1aa36516848f34069dbb97834bf@teranews> Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 22:18:46 -0700 this item will probably go cheap - it's really a variable voltage (I assume? maybe current) supply with a separate transformer - would make a nice easy battery charger and power supply for your bench, or for a battery radio where you don't want to be using a ton of batteries. here's the link http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=6007607097 and maybe you could have some fun with this item - put it in the kitchen? or BBQ area? or give to a friend that likes really hot chilli? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7556413780 -- Bill also check out http://www.wbnoble.com Article: 324553 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: www.liveboard.8my.com References: <1129957811.651287.111580@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 05:44:48 GMT thegreat_lover2003@yahoo.com wrote: > Note: This is not SPAM Odd, it has NO bearing on the discussion of antique radios and phonos, nor was it requested. I'd call that SPAM. Jeff -- RESTRICTED AREA. Anyone intruding shall immediately become subject to the jurisdiction of military law. Intruders will be subject to lethal force, without warning, and on sight. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED under the Internal Security Act of 1950. Article: 324554 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "xrongor" Subject: Re: Yooo hhhhhhoooooo! Mark Oppat!!! Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 00:08:22 -0600 Message-ID: References: wow! randy " Uncle Peter" wrote in message news:V9e6f.20289$fE5.12371@fed1read06... > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6570408907 > > You missed this one. > > Pete > > > Article: 324555 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 02:17:44 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: GE FM "Translator" References: <4359B0AE.FD85843B@earthlink.net> Message-ID: <86b65$4359d989$4232bd4c$27688@COQUI.NET> John Byrns wrote: > > > The one I had was bolted under the dash between the antenna and the AM radio. > > > Regards, > > John Byrns Your antenna was under the dash? :) -Bill Article: 324556 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "xrongor" Subject: Re: 1930's Everett Orgatron Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 00:18:30 -0600 Message-ID: References: <7ae6f.112121$Ph4.3431003@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca> orgatrons sound like crap. if you want orgatron, wait til this doesnt sell, then offer about 1/10th the price, you pick up and disassemble: http://cgi.ebay.com/Wicks-Pipe-Church-Organ-1959-2-manuals-15-ranks_W0QQitemZ7359820960QQcategoryZ16219QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem then start looking for a new house randy "Alan Douglas" wrote in message news:jg7jl1hujj5nihca39l71tsfm2bk3hcp60@4ax.com... > Hi, > I once had one of these, and made the mistake of investing time > into restoring it. The Orgatron is probably the crappiest electronic > organ ever made. It combines the worst features of the reed, pipe, > and electronic organs, with no virtues. It has the tonal quality of > free reeds, the key action and switching complexity of an > electropneumatic pipe organ, and a noisy blower. The reed pickups are > subject to crackling noises from poor insulation and high voltages. > The speaker cabinet is enormous but as primitive in design as an > average 1930s console radio. The reeds continue to vibrate after > their air supply is shut off by the key action, so the pitch rises as > the tone dies out. There is practically no tone variation among the > various stops. The whole thing is immensely heavy. > > It might make a good artificial reef for fish. > > 73, Alan Article: 324557 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Bob in Phx" References: <4358FCE1.31E91BE0@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: Apparently Hell is still loose, but it hasn't "broken" Message-ID: Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 23:53:19 -0700 Be glad your not in Phoenix, the state emergency director advised that they best way to get out of Phoenix, in case of disaster, would be to walk!!!! I am not kidding!!!!! Bob in phx "Gary Tayman" wrote in message news:SDe6f.17$Rl1.11@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net... > There's a back way through Venice, and several to get around Sarasota. > > If I had to evacuate, I'd take 64 to Avon Park and go from there. > > > -- > Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical > Sound Solutions For Classic Cars > http://www.taymanelectrical.com > > > "Michael A. Terrell" wrote in message > news:4358FCE1.31E91BE0@earthlink.net... >> Gary Tayman wrote: >>> >>> For awhile they were drawing the lines right through my house -- then >>> talking about Naples. >>> >>> Now they've delayed it a couple of days, and they're talking even more >>> about >>> Naples. People are evacuating Naples and the keys, coming to the Tampa >>> Bay >>> area. >>> >>> I've made a fuss several times, including an article that went into a >>> magazine, regarding my feelings toward I-75, the fact that about three >>> times >>> a week there's something that causes it to back up traffic, and the >>> problems >>> it could cause if the area were to evacuate. The problem is not so much >>> the >>> fact that accidents happen, as much as the extremely poor way the >>> traffic is >>> handled when it does. The police do more harm than good. In any case >>> you're now watching national news about how I-75 is backed up from Tampa >>> Bay >>> ALL the way to Naples! My response: that's news? >>> >>> Heh heh -- I know the back roads that the others DON'T find. >> >> >> Like 98, 27 & 441? >> >>> -- >>> Gary E. Tayman >> >> >> -- >> ? >> >> Michael A. Terrell >> Central Florida > > Article: 324558 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 02:57:10 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> Message-ID: xrongor wrote: > > for the record, my intent wasnt directly to bash bush, But you found a way. > in office right now. it was to wake people up to the fact that this stuff > is important. and its going on every day. i just find it ironic that > something like paypal gets everyone in a hoot but even more important stuff > is just sliding by us. we've allowed the government to do whatever it wants > at the price of our freedom, our money, and human lives. if it takes a > paypal article to make people realize this than sobeit. I'd have to dig real deep to find ANY recent modern government that didn't bog us down with infringements on our freedoms, money and human lives. I can't imagine a woosie president that allows towel-headed radicals just to roam free aiming commercial planes at skyscrapers or letting Cuba aim missiles against us or whatever. At the end of the day, no matter which side one takes on weenie issues like who is a Supreme Court honcho, or how some favored private firm that didn't go thru a 90-day bidding process can be feeding 130,000 troops overseas with 7 days notice, the public STILL opts for their own personal security...and in the US the majority wins. 70% may hate Bush's way of doing things but they'll vote for him in a heartbeat if the opposing candidate is perceived as worse. The majority want to be protected - if its a sham, its a sham. Wasn't a sham when I saw the WTC tumbling down. That might suggest that the candidate selection process is flawed...and hopefully 'you Dems' have gotten that message and will be able to "wake up people to the facts" next time instead of dwelling on petty stuff like the feds and paypal civil rights trying to make your case. Lets hear a plan to extract our troops from Iraq rather than just whining about them being there. Lets see a candidate with balls and an idea instead of a candidate whose only platform is bitching about the things his opponent does wrong. The Dems really blew it in 2004. Hell, you could have beaten him, I could have beaten him, Bossie the Borden's Cow could have beaten Bush in the election! Its spelled Q-U-I-T T-H-E W-H-I-N-I-N-G and offer something better. The opposition doesn't seem to grasp that concept. All of us unhappy Bush supporters would be more than happy to see it. In the US, WE select the government. If it turns out to suck then WE made the bad choice and its up to us to unfuck it. Now, partisan rant aside, I say all that to point out that in our political system the lesser of evils is now sitting in the White House and the opposition is still doing nothing other than fault-finding. Thats what needs to change. -Bill Article: 324559 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Omer Suleimanagich" References: Subject: Re: Cracks in laquer ? what to do? Message-ID: <7sm6f.18239$QE1.12870@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink.net> Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 08:08:35 GMT Yes, it sure is, except it's a lacquer thinner based product as opposed to, French polish/alcohol-shellac. Supposedly, it could be used for shellac products as well since it also has some kind of alcohol in it. Omer "Phil Nelson" wrote in message news:U8-dnXtYE_8ZucTeRVn-tg@giganews.com... >> http://www.mohawk-finishing.com/catalog_browse.asp?ictNbr=137&atomz=1 >> >> It's a Mohawk product and it works great! > > Omer, that page also recommends that you follow this with their "padding > finish." Is that product similar to a French polish? > > Phil Nelson > > Article: 324560 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "xrongor" Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 02:27:52 -0600 Message-ID: References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> for the last time. i am not a democrat. randy Article: 324561 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Brenda Ann" Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 18:08:54 +0900 Message-ID: References: Ah well, next time I link to a newspaper article > I'll just quote it verbatim. I've seen some newspapers get really snippy when people did that, even if the article is quoted verbatim and the copyright and byline were included. Article: 324562 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: philsvintageradios Subject: Re: Cracks in laquer ? what to do? Message-ID: References: <7sm6f.18239$QE1.12870@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink.net> Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 09:17:20 GMT Last year I had done most of the finishing on a columair. I had given it a fairly heavy coat with intentions to sand most of it out, but as it were it stood aside waiting for a year and developed a few cracks on the front near the bottom edge where it built up a bit too thick. maybe the amalgamator would work better, but I had a can of mowhawk no blush on hand, I sanded it out with 220 as far as I could without breaking through,and cleaned it real well and sprayed about a 1/3 of a spray bomb on it . that seemed to make it a bit tacky without flowing, it didn't mess up the toners that I used lightly in the first couple of coats. I think it worked. hopefully It won't interfere with a final finishing coat. on another radio with similar problems, I stripped the top and started over, that messed up the front a little too,along the top edge. I was able to use a 3m pad with some fresh laquer and work it around a bit, I guess similar to padding. That worked well , as it filled the grain without it needing so many coats. Thanks for the help Phil On Sat, 22 Oct 2005 08:08:35 GMT, "Omer Suleimanagich" wrote: >Yes, it sure is, except it's a lacquer thinner based product as opposed to, >French polish/alcohol-shellac. > >Supposedly, it could be used for shellac products as well since it also has >some kind of alcohol in it. > >Omer > > >"Phil Nelson" wrote in message >news:U8-dnXtYE_8ZucTeRVn-tg@giganews.com... >>> http://www.mohawk-finishing.com/catalog_browse.asp?ictNbr=137&atomz=1 >>> >>> It's a Mohawk product and it works great! >> >> Omer, that page also recommends that you follow this with their "padding >> finish." Is that product similar to a French polish? >> >> Phil Nelson >> >> > Article: 324563 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 05:29:20 -0400 From: Society's Child Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> Message-ID: <4c3e8$435a0673$4232bd4c$4934@COQUI.NET> xrongor wrote: > for the last time. i am not a democrat. > > randy > > You can say that...but it doesn''t ring true. If I say the same thing I carry a different connotation. I live in Puerto Rico and if you want to talk about disenfranchising 4-million US citizens just ask me. That same little 'donate a $ to the party of your choice' shows up on my 1040 form just like it does yours. My voting opinion hasn't been able to reach a ballot box in almost 20 years. But that dollar will find its destination. No need to sell me on how bad the gubmint is screwed up. You can whine about the sanctity of your little secret paypal $50 hobby account and the nomination of GW's church girl buddy to the Supreme Court but when they tell you that you must pay taxes and cannot vote...well, dude, I get superior whining rights because I have a REASON to bitch rather than simply not feeling good about what Georgie does. So there! :) -ex Article: 324564 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Marianne Faithfull" References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> <4c3e8$435a0673$4232bd4c$4934@COQUI.NET> Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... Message-ID: Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 09:53:58 GMT "Society's Child" wrote in message news:4c3e8$435a0673$4232bd4c$4934@COQUI.NET... > xrongor wrote: > > > for the last time. i am not a democrat. > > > > randy > > > > > You can say that...but it doesn''t ring true. > > If I say the same thing I carry a different connotation. > > I live in Puerto Rico and if you want to talk about disenfranchising > 4-million US citizens just ask me. That same little 'donate a $ to the > party of your choice' shows up on my 1040 form just like it does yours. > My voting opinion hasn't been able to reach a ballot box in almost 20 > years. But that dollar will find its destination. > No need to sell me on how bad the gubmint is screwed up. You can > whine about the sanctity of your little secret paypal $50 hobby account > and the nomination of GW's church girl buddy to the Supreme Court but > when they tell you that you must pay taxes and cannot vote...well, dude, > I get superior whining rights because I have a REASON to bitch rather > than simply not feeling good about what Georgie does. > > So there! :) > > -ex But you're an ex-pat, love! -M Article: 324565 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Hagstar Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 08:13:36 -0400 Message-ID: <11lkb7l1iqesveb@corp.supernews.com> References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> <4c3e8$435a0673$4232bd4c$4934@COQUI.NET> Society's Child wrote: > > > I live in Puerto Rico and if you want to talk about disenfranchising > 4-million US citizens just ask me. That same little 'donate a $ to the > party of your choice' shows up on my 1040 form just like it does yours. Puerto Ricans pay zero federal tax on any income earned locally. Only Social Security and local taxes are due. Your work in the States is what raises your own taxes. Plus the local taxes there fill in the gap any Federal break removes. Of course, finding work locally is easier said than done. The whole Puerto Rican funding issue is complex. The right to vote seems well earned. > Under the Commonwealth formula, residents of Puerto Rico lack voting representation in Congress and do not participate in presidential elections. As U.S. citizens, Puerto Ricans are subject to military service and most federal laws. Residents of the Commonwealth pay no federal income tax on locally generated earnings, but Puerto Rico government income-tax rates are set at a level that closely parallels federal-plus-state levies on the mainland. http://www.puertorico-herald.org/issues/2004/vol8n48/WashUpdate0848-en.shtml John H. Article: 324566 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Hagstar Subject: Re: Remember My "International" I Restored Recently? Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 08:17:29 -0400 Message-ID: <11lkbetod9js74c@corp.supernews.com> References: <11lii8865te97be@corp.supernews.com> Hagstar wrote: > Here is the same cabinet, slightly different dial. This one has the OEM > (not really functional) back- > > http://cgi.ebay.com/Gold-Dial-Table-Tube-Radio-Plays_W0QQitemZ6570112529QQcategoryZ38034QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > PS- This is an early AC/DC design- can anyone tell me WHY they made that big hole over the chassis in the back? So you can touch it easier? John H. Article: 324567 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Beerbelly Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... Message-ID: References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 08:40:20 -0400 On Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:59:15 -0600, "xrongor" wrote: >i can see why it isnt clear what the problem is. a few years ago 'we' >decided to give up a few civil rights. remember? it was right after you >voted for our current monarchy... > >randy > Haha....just yours! Article: 324568 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Beerbelly Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... Message-ID: <8rckl1d2kujt0vmq71km77n65hb1pefeai@4ax.com> References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 08:42:05 -0400 On Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:52:38 -0700, Cmd Buzz Corey wrote: >Bill wrote: >> xrongor wrote: >> >> >>>> As they should. Whats the problem? >>> >>> >>> >>> to check of a specific person is doing it, no problem. >>> >>> to just start looking and see what they come up with, civil rights >>> violation. >>> >>> i can see why it isnt clear what the problem is. a few years ago >>> 'we' decided to give up a few civil rights. remember? it was right >>> after you voted for our current monarchy... >>> >>> randy >>> >> I guess we differ on that opinion, randy. The Feds audit everybody's >> tax returns and can solicit information from banks, etc as verification >> without any specic reason other than wanting verification...no 'guilt' >> implied. It has always been that way - you can't blame this one on Bush. >> >> -Bill > >Oh the libs can manage to blame everything on Bush. Not really! They blame our problems on anyone but themselves. It's real similar to Nagin. Article: 324569 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Chris F." References: <7ae6f.112121$Ph4.3431003@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca> Subject: Re: 1930's Everett Orgatron Message-ID: Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 12:54:00 GMT Hmm, those are some pretty varied opinions. Maybe some models were better than others? I plan to just basically get the thing going and see what it sounds like, before doing any work on the cabinet (where the real work lies.....) "Alan Douglas" wrote in message news:jg7jl1hujj5nihca39l71tsfm2bk3hcp60@4ax.com... > Hi, > I once had one of these, and made the mistake of investing time > into restoring it. The Orgatron is probably the crappiest electronic > organ ever made. It combines the worst features of the reed, pipe, > and electronic organs, with no virtues. It has the tonal quality of > free reeds, the key action and switching complexity of an > electropneumatic pipe organ, and a noisy blower. The reed pickups are > subject to crackling noises from poor insulation and high voltages. > The speaker cabinet is enormous but as primitive in design as an > average 1930s console radio. The reeds continue to vibrate after > their air supply is shut off by the key action, so the pitch rises as > the tone dies out. There is practically no tone variation among the > various stops. The whole thing is immensely heavy. > > It might make a good artificial reef for fish. > > 73, Alan Article: 324570 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Crazy George" References: <1129921535.957792.41900@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <9fd9a$43593da6$4232bd10$24586@COQUI.NET> <1129923590.213979.138310@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <9bb21$4359450e$4232bd10$4713@COQUI.NET> Subject: Re: Predicta NPO Capacitors Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 22:54:15 -0500 Message-ID: <435a40a2_2@news1.prserv.net> Back when that set was manufactured, the following was the disc ceramic standard: 1000 volts up to .01 Mfd; 600 volts .015 and larger, and they are GMV (guaranteed minimum value) or -20/+80%. Garden variety disc ceramic capacitors (Z5F, Z5R, Z5U) are used in non-critical locations. Otherwise, the voltage is specified if it is different from the standard. An old CRL or Mallory (RMC) catalog will provide further details, as will the appropriate EIA standard, whatever it was. What you will find is that NP0 capacitors are more expensive, and not available in larger capacitances (>390 pf). The dielectric constant is too low to build a reasonable physical size capacitor. Finally, you WILL do more damage to the set replacing ceramic capacitors than you will fix. Unless a ceramic is physically damaged, or blown by overvoltage, it will be as good as or better than new ones. -- Crazy George W5VPQ My real address is my ham call ARRL.NET The ATTGlobal is a SPAM trap. "Bill" wrote in message news:9bb21$4359450e$4232bd10$4713@COQUI.NET... > Geoff wrote: > > > > > > BTW, one thing that is a little confusing to me is that in quite a few > > cases there is no value listed in the Voltage or Tolerance column (I'm > > referring to Sam's Set 439, Folder 1 for my Chassis 9L37). For > > example, C29 is a disc capacitor and is listed on page 10. The list > > value as 1000 (mmfd. I assume) but the Voltage and Tolerance is not > > listed, nor is it printed anywhere on the actual capacitor. How do I > > know what voltage to use? > > > > Regards, > > Geoff > > > Sorry, I don't have the literature to figure that one out. > > -BM Article: 324571 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Message-ID: <435A45BA.D0AAB797@optonline.net> From: Sal Brisindi Subject: NJARC Swap Meet Tomorrow OCtober 23rd Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 09:59:23 -0400 The New Jersey Antique Radio Club will be hosting their fall Swap Meet this Sunday October 23rd in Hazlet New Jersey. For additional information, Please go to http://www.njarc.org Regards, Sal Brisindi NJARC Treasurer Sorry for the repost. Article: 324572 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Gary Tayman" References: <43597c2a_11@Output.100ProofNews.com> Subject: Re: Paper Capacitor Replacement Message-ID: <8Jr6f.71$yX2.54@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net> Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 14:08:04 GMT Thank you! In my opinion, just about any decent cap on the market is infinitely better than the old paper types -- and in many cases the biggest reason why you see so many paper types in the first place are that they were the cheapest available for production. Better quality radios used molded types or tried to seal the paper ones in tar, but most were those sticky brown things. Today's dipped ceramic types will far outlast anything made back then, and as such I personally shop for the best prices in the catalog -- that have the proper specs of course. So they're not orange; most are dark red, some are blue, all of them are good quality. With certain sizes it so happens the orange ones are the most suitable; for instance I've got a big stock of orange buffers. But I'm not one to stick my nose in the air and say that my service is better because all the caps are orange. -- Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical Sound Solutions For Classic Cars http://www.taymanelectrical.com "John Goller, k9uwa" wrote in message news:YMh6f.449808$x96.385533@attbi_s72... > In article <43597c2a_11@Output.100ProofNews.com>, rnharsh@attbi.com > says... >> >> >>Those big paper caps have a sort of character! >> >>Ron H. > > Yup but U can't stuff Orange Drops inside the old guts... use the new > Mylars and Poly etc... > > plus.... Orange Drops are over rated... and really ugly in a radio... > > John k9uwa > Article: 324573 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "xrongor" Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 08:46:02 -0600 Message-ID: References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> <4c3e8$435a0673$4232bd4c$4934@COQUI.NET> "Society's Child" wrote in message news:4c3e8$435a0673$4232bd4c$4934@COQUI.NET... > xrongor wrote: > >> for the last time. i am not a democrat. >> >> randy > You can say that...but it doesn''t ring true. its much easier to stuff me in the democrat box and use tried and true attacks than actually deal with reality. tell you what. im here in the part of the monarchy that can still vote. when i can get people to vote out our facist government ill put puerto rico next on my list. now please stop making my job harder. randy Article: 324574 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Bill Jeffrey Subject: Re: Free: Radiotron Designer's Handbook, 4th Edition References: <1129534614.96f044d73ec1bb759f1d92db7878065b@teranews> Message-ID: Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 15:06:33 GMT Me wrote: > http://thepiratebay.org/details.php?id=3397758 This is cross-posted on a number of groups. Makes me too nervous to click the link. Ideas? Bill From adouglasatgis.net Sat Oct 22 12:33:32 EDT 2005 Article: 324575 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Alan Douglas Newsgroups: rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: 1930's Everett Orgatron Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 11:00:21 -0400 Organization: http://newsguy.com Lines: 16 Message-ID: <1ckkl19c3mfsm8ie4mlsno0h7oqaeppqre@4ax.com> References: <7ae6f.112121$Ph4.3431003@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: p-534.newsdawg.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.92/16.572 Path: news1.isis.unc.edu!arclight.uoregon.edu!hammer.uoregon.edu!logbridge.uoregon.edu!pln-w!spln!dex!extra.newsguy.com!newsp.newsguy.com!news3 Xref: news1.isis.unc.edu rec.antiques.radio+phono:324575 Hi, >I plan to just basically get the thing going and see what it sounds like, >before doing any work on the cabinet (where the real work lies.....) Assuming the key action works as is, you can apply DC bias to the reed pickoff strips and feed the signal into a high-gain amplier (it's just low-level audio). Randy is right: for the work involved in restoring an Orgatron, you could have a real pipe organ. Though that Wicks is way too expensive, and 15 ranks is over the top for a home instrument (mine is 7). Alan Article: 324576 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "william_b_noble" Subject: anyone want some 10 inch speakers? Message-ID: <1129995360.e5f99e8bbcfe59605029df50f940ed3b@teranews> Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 08:35:39 -0700 I'm about to throw these away - two 10 inch speakers (woofers) with polypropolyne cones, large magnets, voice coils ok, foam suspension for the cone has rotted away - I tried to replace the suspension on one, didn't quite get it right so the voice coil drags - don't have space to keep these - I hate to toss them when I know some of you guys repair these things - just pay shipping, or pick up (near los angeles) -- Bill to Email me, repair this address and use it: william_ b_ noble at msn dot com also check out http://www.wbnoble.com Article: 324577 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: et472@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Michael Black) Subject: Re: Free: Radiotron Designer's Handbook, 4th Edition Date: 22 Oct 2005 15:53:14 GMT Message-ID: References: <1129534614.96f044d73ec1bb759f1d92db7878065b@teranews> Bill Jeffrey (wjeffrey@TAKE-THIS-OUTalum.mit.edu) writes: > Me wrote: > >> http://thepiratebay.org/details.php?id=3397758 > > This is cross-posted on a number of groups. Makes me too nervous to > click the link. Ideas? > > Bill >From time to time, someone posts about it. I thought it was the same link that had been posted a couple of months ago, but someone said it was bittorrents. The link that was posted in July or August was http://headfonz.rutgers.edu/RDH4 but then I discovered it's one of a number of mirror sites for http://geek.scorpiorising.ca/RDH4.html The claim is that it's out of copyright. I have a fourth edition, but I grabbed it off that first link in August, I suppose simply because I could. Michael Article: 324578 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Randy or Sherry Guttery Subject: Re: Free: Radiotron Designer's Handbook, 4th Edition References: <1129534614.96f044d73ec1bb759f1d92db7878065b@teranews> Message-ID: Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 10:53:47 -0500 Bill Jeffrey wrote: > Me wrote: > >> http://thepiratebay.org/details.php?id=3397758 > > > This is cross-posted on a number of groups. Makes me too nervous to > click the link. Ideas? If you have bit-torrent installed, and have a reasonable broadband connection - it'll download the entire book in 2-3 hours. Took two hours and 18 minutes here... and it was obvious the server was throttling... (i.e. my connection is capable of way-faster download - and was idling now and then). best regards... -- randy guttery A Tender Tale - a page dedicated to those Ships and Crews so vital to the United States Silent Service: http://tendertale.com Article: 324579 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: novatech@eskimo.com (Steven Swift) Subject: Re: Anyone Recognize this radio? Date: 22 Oct 2005 16:07:11 GMT Message-ID: References: <%i_4f.9853$ns3.517208@news20.bellglobal.com> <28%4f.44$ZA3.6888@monger.newsread.com> "Clive" writes: >This rings some bells ! >I have seen those knobs before, possibly on a pre-war British television, it >could be that someone has converted an pre-war British mirror lid telvision >into a radio. >//Clive. Looks a bit like a Detrola chassis built into a random case. -- Steven D. Swift, novatech@eskimo.com, http://www.novatech-instr.com NOVATECH INSTRUMENTS, INC. P.O. Box 55997 206.301.8986, fax 206.363.4367 Seattle, Washington 98155 USA Article: 324580 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.com> References: <7NOdnYMKxdq-V8zeRVn-hw@comcast.com> <1129993295.224541.123290@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: FA: nice Silvertones on eBay (not Mine) Message-ID: Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 17:56:44 GMT Mine was $67/shipping, local auction and replacement chassis included "Paul Dietenberger" wrote in message news:1129993295.224541.123290@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > Mark Oppat wrote: > > console, gold dial 1937: > > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/Silvertone-Console-Wood-Radio-4586-BEAUTIFUL-Case_W0QQitemZ6570248594QQcategoryZ38034QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > > > I love this dial on these sets. Way cheaper than a Zenith too. > > Ummmm.....not. As I write this, this 4586 has been bid up to over $400 > with ten hours to go. I think you could buy a Zenith 10S153 (it's > direct competition IIRC) in this condition for less than this....... > > Mark, I do believe that your gold-dial Silvertones have been officially > discovered. Good luck getting a deal when buying these now...... > > I guess my $75 4587A wasn't such a bad deal after all....... > > paul > Article: 324581 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Randy or Sherry Guttery Subject: Re: Organ Music What's That tune? References: <_vydnTLPwfo84cfenZ2dnUVZ_tKdnZ2d@qx.net> Message-ID: Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 13:24:46 -0500 Theresa McCarty wrote: > What's that spooky Organ Tune 'they' play in Vincent Price/ horror movies > that 'Bachs' up and down and has all the low notes playing at once at the > finish. > I don't want it for All Saint's Eve [Hollerween]. 'Twould be cool to get a > download. Tocata and Fugue in D Minor - one of my most requested this time of year for some reason or other ;>) best regards... -- randy guttery A Tender Tale - a page dedicated to those Ships and Crews so vital to the United States Silent Service: http://tendertale.com Article: 324582 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Ken Subject: Re: anyone want some 10 inch speakers? References: <1129995360.e5f99e8bbcfe59605029df50f940ed3b@teranews> Message-ID: <5Tv6f.3545$Ix3.397@dukeread05> Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 14:51:46 -0400 PARTS EXPRESS has surround kits for these, easy install. Ken william_b_noble wrote: > I'm about to throw these away - two 10 inch speakers (woofers) with > polypropolyne cones, large magnets, voice coils ok, foam suspension for the > cone has rotted away - I tried to replace the suspension on one, didn't > quite get it right so the voice coil drags - don't have space to keep > these - I hate to toss them when I know some of you guys repair these > things - just pay shipping, or pick up (near los angeles) > Article: 324583 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.com> References: <1129995360.e5f99e8bbcfe59605029df50f940ed3b@teranews> Subject: Re: anyone want some 10 inch speakers? Message-ID: Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 19:49:53 GMT email in usual spot "william_b_noble" wrote in message news:1129995360.e5f99e8bbcfe59605029df50f940ed3b@teranews... > I'm about to throw these away - two 10 inch speakers (woofers) with > polypropolyne cones, large magnets, voice coils ok, foam suspension for the > cone has rotted away - I tried to replace the suspension on one, didn't > quite get it right so the voice coil drags - don't have space to keep > these - I hate to toss them when I know some of you guys repair these > things - just pay shipping, or pick up (near los angeles) > > -- > Bill > > to Email me, repair this address and use it: > william_ b_ noble at msn dot com > > also check out http://www.wbnoble.com > > Article: 324584 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Lou deGonzague Subject: Re: 1930's Everett Orgatron References: <7ae6f.112121$Ph4.3431003@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca> Message-ID: Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 21:37:34 GMT Now that would be so cool to have if you had the right building for it. I love pipe organ music, there is such a range of instruments and performers it would take a lifetime to absorb it all. xrongor wrote: > orgatrons sound like crap. > > if you want orgatron, wait til this doesnt sell, then offer about 1/10th the > price, you pick up and disassemble: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/Wicks-Pipe-Church-Organ-1959-2-manuals-15-ranks_W0QQitemZ7359820960QQcategoryZ16219QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > then start looking for a new house > > randy > > "Alan Douglas" wrote in message > news:jg7jl1hujj5nihca39l71tsfm2bk3hcp60@4ax.com... > >>Hi, >> I once had one of these, and made the mistake of investing time >>into restoring it. The Orgatron is probably the crappiest electronic >>organ ever made. It combines the worst features of the reed, pipe, >>and electronic organs, with no virtues. It has the tonal quality of >>free reeds, the key action and switching complexity of an >>electropneumatic pipe organ, and a noisy blower. The reed pickups are >>subject to crackling noises from poor insulation and high voltages. >>The speaker cabinet is enormous but as primitive in design as an >>average 1930s console radio. The reeds continue to vibrate after >>their air supply is shut off by the key action, so the pitch rises as >>the tone dies out. There is practically no tone variation among the >>various stops. The whole thing is immensely heavy. >> >> It might make a good artificial reef for fish. >> >>73, Alan > > > Article: 324585 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "xrongor" Subject: Re: 1930's Everett Orgatron Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 15:44:51 -0600 Message-ID: References: <7ae6f.112121$Ph4.3431003@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca> <1ckkl19c3mfsm8ie4mlsno0h7oqaeppqre@4ax.com> "Alan Douglas" wrote in message news:1ckkl19c3mfsm8ie4mlsno0h7oqaeppqre@4ax.com... > Hi, > >>I plan to just basically get the thing going and see what it sounds like, >>before doing any work on the cabinet (where the real work lies.....) > > Assuming the key action works as is, you can apply DC bias to the > reed pickoff strips and feed the signal into a high-gain amplier (it's > just low-level audio). > > Randy is right: for the work involved in restoring an Orgatron, you > could have a real pipe organ. Though that Wicks is way too expensive, > and 15 ranks is over the top for a home instrument (mine is 7). yeah, for such a great thing, the work involved and all just makes those things practically worthless in terms of what you can sell them for. ive seen a 3 rank instrument that was very large, but still a 'unit'. plenty good for your average home user. just curious, you do much work with these things much? what you got? i helped do some work on this one: http://www.pstos.org/instruments/wa/bellingham/mtbaker.htm and this one while it was still in bill's church: http://www.pstos.org/instruments/wa/bellingham/charles.htm whoever took it out of the last place it was installed sliced all the wiring with a chainsaw so there was about 10 billion wires, no color coding to speak of, that had to be reconnected to the console. ugh what a nightmare that was. if it wasnt for that im sure bill would have got it going. that just sucked all the energy out of the project. randy Article: 324586 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "xrongor" Subject: Re: Organ Music What's That tune? Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 15:52:23 -0600 Message-ID: References: <_vydnTLPwfo84cfenZ2dnUVZ_tKdnZ2d@qx.net> "Randy or Sherry Guttery" wrote in message news:Qrv6f.363$Pp1.360@bignews3.bellsouth.net... > Theresa McCarty wrote: >> What's that spooky Organ Tune 'they' play in Vincent Price/ horror movies >> that 'Bachs' up and down and has all the low notes playing at once at the >> finish. >> I don't want it for All Saint's Eve [Hollerween]. 'Twould be cool to get >> a download. > > Tocata and Fugue in D Minor - one of my most requested this time of year > for some reason or other ;>) yup. heres a link to a small portion if you want to double check http://theatreorgans.com/laird/calvary/dedctn2.au randy Article: 324587 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "xrongor" Subject: Re: Organ Music What's That tune? Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 15:53:31 -0600 Message-ID: References: <_vydnTLPwfo84cfenZ2dnUVZ_tKdnZ2d@qx.net> heres the whole song: http://www.counterculturemusic.net/images/Bach_Organ.mp3 Article: 324588 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.com> References: <1129995360.e5f99e8bbcfe59605029df50f940ed3b@teranews> <9_ednYShY99QAcfenZ2dnUVZ_sidnZ2d@comcast.com> Subject: Re: anyone want some 10 inch speakers? Message-ID: Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 21:57:41 GMT Come again? Did I write a prescription? "William Sommerwerck" wrote in message news:9_ednYShY99QAcfenZ2dnUVZ_sidnZ2d@comcast.com... > Why would anyone want to listen to dwarfs lecture? > > Article: 324589 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.com> References: <1129995360.e5f99e8bbcfe59605029df50f940ed3b@teranews> <9_ednYShY99QAcfenZ2dnUVZ_sidnZ2d@comcast.com> Subject: Re: anyone want some 10 inch speakers? Message-ID: Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 21:59:14 GMT Dunno...asked him for shipping, though "William Sommerwerck" wrote in message news:9_ednYShY99QAcfenZ2dnUVZ_sidnZ2d@comcast.com... > Why would anyone want to listen to dwarfs lecture? > > Article: 324590 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Daniele" References: <1129735815.512749.79850@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1129822566.789330.186360@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <4358C5B3.4060001@iet.hist.no> Subject: Re: AVC.. ended! Message-ID: Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 22:16:38 GMT Ok, today finally the end of this damned chassis.. resuming: - all caps new; - new tubes; - new resistor where needed. => distortion. Making measurements on tubes: RF and IF having good voltages (so AVC was good here); DET. stage had only a strange 54V on pentode plate. FINAL A. good voltages, but grid voltage 'oscillating' in value, i guessed a bad new coupling cap or defective detector tube. Changed the detector tube made no difference, plate voltage at 54V incoming from the final audio plate thru a resistor, with the resistor disconnected the voltage was 148V at his output, just as need for the plate of the detect. pentode. So i pointed to the EL84 tube, that has new electrolytic and resistor at the cathode so grounded on chassis. I've fixed ground DVM lead to chassis, the hot lead to the plate and then i've manually pushed and pulled each pin of the socket with the clamp. While doing this, a substantial movement of the DVM should have pointed to some obscure trouble. So was. The fault was at the cathode. Cathode resistor and cap where grounded to chassis thru a small 'L' soldered to chassis. The trouble was between the L and chassis, that holded has been stripped and cleaned, chassis side well cleaned too and then resoldered. No more distortion and playing great. About schematic. The Domino is a very popular radio in europe, cheap set but good performer in all the 4 bands (Broad.,FM, 2SW). It was builded up in different states with the same (actually similar) schematic but the local Telefunken factories. Had different names and numbers, often mixed by sellers (domino is the italian, but was sold in france too with this name) and numbers are not the same in all EU states. A picture of one of the italian version (4 types total): http://www.webalice.it/roberto6111/TFK%20Domino%20R172.jpg Schematic (one of the italians with 'E' tubes) http://www.tuberadio.it/private/domino.djvu -- Daniele ^___^ http://www.tuberadio.it > Sorry, didn't read previous posts well enough... > I don't know this set in particular, but I see from his first post it > seems to be a straightforward set with self bias EL84 (cathode > resistor decoupled with an electrolytic), and he has changed the caps. > If the fault really is in the audio section, bad caps (the new ones > may also be bad!)or a bad speaker etc. like you said may be the cause. > The eye tube changes with signal strength, but does the AVC voltage > reach the IF (and mixer) tube(s), reducing gain with strong signals? > Maybe a wiring error has 'crept in' while doing the recapping? > I tried a search for a schem., but found only sources which wanted 5 > Euros for them. I see Daniele has asked for a schem. in 1998. > Having known the voltages present would have been helpful. > > Stein Article: 324591 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Bill Morris" Subject: Battery Survey Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 17:22:10 -0500 Message-ID: <435abb9f$0$3762$39cecf19@news.twtelecom.net> Since it looks like I'm going to be doing the repro battery gig for awhile, I've decided to see where the greatest needs are. Therefore, I pose the following questions to the collecting community: Of all the discontinued batteries, which ones would you like to see more of in the following areas? In the A-B battery packs, which ones do you want to see more of, the 753, 756, etc? I already know there's a great demand for the 752 Trans Oceanic batteries. Transistor batteries--there are a few no longer available, like the large 2506 used in the Magnavox Intercontinental, the 243 and 2356 used in the early Regency transistor sets. Anyone wanting to see these or others a reality? Which other batteries do you want available? Australian collectors--I know there are a TON of transistor batteries that are no longer made--which ones are you looking for the most? British Collectors--which ones are you looking for? There are a few transistor batteries that aren't made either. Separate A and B batteries--the 467 is an easy guess that demand is high for. Can you think of any others you really want to see me build? I look forward to your feedback. Bill Article: 324592 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Daniele" Subject: 6J5 Message-ID: Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 22:24:40 GMT I've read somewhere in my books that there was a tube with two 6J5 into and octal socket but i'm not able to remember what tube and cannot remember the book... Anyone knows that tube? -- Daniele ^___^ http://www.tuberadio.it Article: 324593 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: " Uncle Peter" References: Subject: Re: 6J5 Message-ID: <22z6f.20656$fE5.19940@fed1read06> Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 18:28:16 -0400 "Daniele" wrote in message news:I_y6f.26538$Pe2.519517@twister2.libero.it... > I've read somewhere in my books that there was a tube > with two 6J5 into and octal socket but i'm not able to > 6SC7 perhaps? Dual triode, octal metal. Used as an audio driver in the SX-28, etc. Pete Article: 324594 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 18:55:40 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: Battery Survey References: <435abb9f$0$3762$39cecf19@news.twtelecom.net> Message-ID: <7cb30$435ac36d$4232bd7c$21654@COQUI.NET> Bill Morris wrote: > Since it looks like I'm going to be doing the repro battery gig for awhile, > I've decided to see where the greatest needs are. > > Therefore, I pose the following questions to the collecting community: > > Of all the discontinued batteries, which ones would you like to see more of > in the following areas? A little off point but I'd love to see some scans of prewar German batteries! -Bill Article: 324595 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Paul P" References: <43597c2a_11@Output.100ProofNews.com> Subject: Re: Paper Capacitor Replacement Message-ID: Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 22:57:55 GMT Ron, Try the two links at the bottom of page http://www.ppinyot.com/Restoration/Capacitors.htm Good luck, Paul. "Ron H" wrote in message news:43597c2a_11@Output.100ProofNews.com... >I am getting ready to rebuild my Central-Electronic 20-A exciter but I hate > the idea of filling it with orange-drops. Has anyone actually taken the > old > paper axial lead caps appart and put an orange-drop inside? > > Those big paper caps have a sort of character! > > Ron H. > > > > > x-- 100 Proof News - http://www.100ProofNews.com > x-- 30+ Days Binary Retention with High Completion > x-- Access to over 1.9 Terabytes per Day - $12.95/Month > x-- UNLIMITED DOWNLOAD > Article: 324596 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Buck Frobisher" References: <1129957811.651287.111580@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: www.liveboard.8my.com Message-ID: Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 19:03:41 -0400 wrote in message news:1129957811.651287.111580@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com... > Hello Friend > There you can discuss / post on various topics like Poems, Love, > Romance, Flirting, Fun, Jokes, Interesting True Facts, Quotes, Shayris, > Movies, Music, Personal Problem Discussions, Computers & Internet > (Hacking at security end), Animations, and lots more. Sorry, but we already do everything you listed! Although I'm not sure about Shayris... From adouglasatgis.net Sat Oct 29 13:08:07 EDT 2005 Article: 324597 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Alan Douglas Newsgroups: rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: 1930's Everett Orgatron Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 18:59:33 -0400 Organization: http://newsguy.com Lines: 36 Message-ID: <84gll19as3cdjs3fafqohu3usv9h289ud0@4ax.com> References: <7ae6f.112121$Ph4.3431003@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca> <1ckkl19c3mfsm8ie4mlsno0h7oqaeppqre@4ax.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: p-072.newsdawg.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.92/16.572 Path: news1.isis.unc.edu!arclight.uoregon.edu!hammer.uoregon.edu!logbridge.uoregon.edu!pln-e!spln!rex!extra.newsguy.com!newsp.newsguy.com!news2 Xref: news1.isis.unc.edu rec.antiques.radio+phono:324597 Hi, >> Randy is right: for the work involved in restoring an Orgatron, you >> could have a real pipe organ. Though that Wicks is way too expensive, >> and 15 ranks is over the top for a home instrument (mine is 7). > Randy wrote: >yeah, for such a great thing, the work involved and all just makes those >things practically worthless in terms of what you can sell them for. They aren't very portable, that's for sure. Just moving and re-installing one could take one person a year to accomplish. > >ive seen a 3 rank instrument that was very large, but still a 'unit'. >plenty good for your average home user. > >i helped do some work on this one: >http://www.pstos.org/instruments/wa/bellingham/mtbaker.htm That's quite an installation. It's great to see an instrument still in its original location and in active use. >just curious, you do much work with these things? what you got? > A 1936 Aeolian-Skinner residence organ, with the fully-automatic roll player. I moved it from Bethany, PA around 1970. It's an odd specification "on paper" but does very well on both classical and the 1920s rolls made by New York's theater organists. I'm more of a classical fan myself. The basic spec is a rank of chimney flutes unified from 16' to 2', to which is added two double ranks of celestes, a French horn, vox humana, and harp. It's a neat toy. Alan Article: 324598 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: anyone want some 10 inch speakers? Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 17:23:41 -0600 Message-ID: <12649-435AC9FD-631@storefull-3257.bay.webtv.net> References: <1129995360.e5f99e8bbcfe59605029df50f940ed3b@teranews> Dont send um there ! big waste of time . Article: 324599 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: FA: nice Silvertones on eBay (not Mine) Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 17:42:58 -0600 Message-ID: <12649-435ACE82-634@storefull-3257.bay.webtv.net> References: Steven why dont you tell us about your silverone radio 5000 more times . I`ve seen that radio and the cabinet is a basket case . Article: 324600 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Mike Schultz" References: Subject: Re: color ad of FADA Catalin bullet radios? Message-ID: Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 00:16:48 GMT I posted some scans in the binaries group of some 1941 Fada dealer sheets showing the Catalin models at the time. These are from eBay, and the quality is not very good, but they might be of interest. They don't show all the color combinations for all models, though. -- Mike Schultz "Phil Nelson" wrote in message news:xcednRbpDrfd5cfeRVn-hw@giganews.com... > Does anyone have a color ad showing various color combinations of the FADA > Catalin Bullet (1000, 115, etc.) radio? > > I could swear I've seen such an ad, but pawing through a bunch of old > radio mags didn't turn anything up. > > Such an ad would have run around 1941-1945 or in the immediate postwar > years. > > Thanks. > > Phil Nelson > Phil's Old Radios > http://antiqueradio.org/index.html > > Article: 324601 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: FA: nice Silvertones on eBay (not Mine) References: <12649-435ACE82-634@storefull-3257.bay.webtv.net> Message-ID: Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 00:41:04 GMT Ken G. wrote: > the cabinet is a basket case . The cabinet isn't the only basket case. Jeff -- RESTRICTED AREA. Anyone intruding shall immediately become subject to the jurisdiction of military law. Intruders will be subject to lethal force, without warning, and on sight. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED under the Internal Security Act of 1950. Article: 324602 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Mark S" References: <7NOdnYMKxdq-V8zeRVn-hw@comcast.com> <1129993295.224541.123290@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: FA: nice Silvertones on eBay (not Mine) Message-ID: Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 00:51:55 GMT "Paul Dietenberger" wrote in message news:1129993295.224541.123290@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > Mark Oppat wrote: >> console, gold dial 1937: >> >> http://cgi.ebay.com/Silvertone-Console-Wood-Radio-4586-BEAUTIFUL-Case_W0QQitemZ6570248594QQcategoryZ38034QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem >> >> I love this dial on these sets. Way cheaper than a Zenith too. > > Ummmm.....not. As I write this, this 4586 has been bid up to over $400 > with ten hours to go. I think you could buy a Zenith 10S153 (it's > direct competition IIRC) in this condition for less than this....... > > Mark, I do believe that your gold-dial Silvertones have been officially > discovered. Good luck getting a deal when buying these now...... > > I guess my $75 4587A wasn't such a bad deal after all....... > > paul > Nice radio. I bought a 1939 Silvertone 6346 radio / phono console way back in '76. Pulled it out of a used furniture barn. This isn't a gold dial job but the solid wood top, which lifts to reveal the radio slide rule & changer, might the most handsome wood on any radio I've ever seen; really stunning stuff. MarkS Article: 324603 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Hagstar Subject: Does Rudy Know About This? Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 21:39:12 -0400 Message-ID: <11llqe54s664m0e@corp.supernews.com> And are they made in Rochester? It's like a bargain parachute- http://cgi.ebay.com/Wholesale-Case-Lot-of-1440-BOZAK-Latex-Condoms-condom_W0QQitemZ5622971310QQcategoryZ31822QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem John H. Article: 324604 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: Does Rudy Know About This? References: <11llqe54s664m0e@corp.supernews.com> Message-ID: <5VB6f.2767$QM5.740@tornado.socal.rr.com> Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 01:43:29 GMT Hagstar wrote: > And are they made in Rochester? It's like a bargain parachute- At least unlike a lot of stuff on eBay, they weren't used. Jeff -- RESTRICTED AREA. Anyone intruding shall immediately become subject to the jurisdiction of military law. Intruders will be subject to lethal force, without warning, and on sight. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED under the Internal Security Act of 1950. From stephanie-at-gordsven-dot-com Sat Oct 29 13:08:08 EDT 2005 Article: 324605 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Newsgroups: rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Stephanie Weil Subject: EH??? (was Re: Speaking of connecting the wrong wire....) References: <5I-dnU6Ng_vO5sfeRVn-2Q@qx.net> Reply-To: stephanie-at-gordsven-dot-com Message-ID: User-Agent: slrn/0.9.7.4 (Linux) Lines: 10 Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 02:32:35 GMT NNTP-Posting-Host: 66.65.49.10 X-Complaints-To: abuse@rr.com X-Trace: news-wrt-01.rdc-nyc.rr.com 1130034755 66.65.49.10 (Sat, 22 Oct 2005 22:32:35 EDT) NNTP-Posting-Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 22:32:35 EDT Organization: Road Runner High Speed Online http://www.rr.com Path: news1.isis.unc.edu!elk.ncren.net!hammer.uoregon.edu!news.glorb.com!cycny01.gnilink.net!cyclone1.gnilink.net!gnilink.net!cyclone.rdc-nyc.rr.com!news-out.nyc.rr.com!news-wrt-01.rdc-nyc.rr.com.POSTED!53ab2750!not-for-mail Xref: news1.isis.unc.edu rec.antiques.radio+phono:324605 In article <5I-dnU6Ng_vO5sfeRVn-2Q@qx.net>, Theresa McCarty wrote: > I decided to set my radios with Euro plugs on 240/220 just in case the > Yankee adapter fell off and somebody managed to find a 240V source. > ...like after I'm sent to the funny farm. Umm....who ARE you? -- Stephanie Weil New York City, U.S.A. Article: 324606 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 22:51:55 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: EH??? (was Re: Speaking of connecting the wrong wire....) References: <5I-dnU6Ng_vO5sfeRVn-2Q@qx.net> Message-ID: Stephanie Weil wrote: > In article <5I-dnU6Ng_vO5sfeRVn-2Q@qx.net>, Theresa McCarty wrote: > >>I decided to set my radios with Euro plugs on 240/220 just in case the >>Yankee adapter fell off and somebody managed to find a 240V source. >>...like after I'm sent to the funny farm. > > > Umm....who ARE you? > Thats Jimmy (Xarkov) (Spike Williams)...our resident alien. -Bill Article: 324607 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.com> References: <1129995360.e5f99e8bbcfe59605029df50f940ed3b@teranews> <12649-435AC9FD-631@storefull-3257.bay.webtv.net> Subject: Re: anyone want some 10 inch speakers? Message-ID: Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 02:52:54 GMT Money talks... "Ken G." wrote in message news:12649-435AC9FD-631@storefull-3257.bay.webtv.net... > Dont send um there ! big waste of time . > Article: 324608 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.com> References: <12649-435ACE82-634@storefull-3257.bay.webtv.net> Subject: Re: FA: nice Silvertones on eBay (not Mine) Message-ID: Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 02:56:37 GMT So was the chassis so I bought one. Cabinet keeps it from touching the floor, you know. Your words were,"This is the cutest small console I've ever seen". Are you still hungry? "Ken G." wrote in message news:12649-435ACE82-634@storefull-3257.bay.webtv.net... > Steven why dont you tell us about your silverone radio 5000 more times > . > I`ve seen that radio and the cabinet is a basket case . > Article: 324609 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.com> References: <12649-435ACE82-634@storefull-3257.bay.webtv.net> Subject: Re: FA: nice Silvertones on eBay (not Mine) Message-ID: <7%C6f.319$ZA3.77565@monger.newsread.com> Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 02:58:11 GMT Mutt and Jeff is already taken but we know who are pen pals. "Jeffrey D Angus" wrote in message news:A_A6f.1983$Jo3.1628@tornado.socal.rr.com... > > > Ken G. wrote: > > > the cabinet is a basket case . > > The cabinet isn't the only basket case. > > Jeff > > -- > RESTRICTED AREA. Anyone intruding shall immediately become subject to > the jurisdiction of military law. Intruders will be subject to lethal > force, without warning, and on sight. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED > under the Internal Security Act of 1950. Article: 324610 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.com> References: <5I-dnU6Ng_vO5sfeRVn-2Q@qx.net> Subject: Re: EH??? (was Re: Speaking of connecting the wrong wire....) Message-ID: <92D6f.320$ZA3.77666@monger.newsread.com> Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 03:01:25 GMT Looks like Spike Williams? "Stephanie Weil" wrote in message news:slrndllti5.v18.stephanie@home3.gordsven.com... > In article <5I-dnU6Ng_vO5sfeRVn-2Q@qx.net>, Theresa McCarty wrote: > > I decided to set my radios with Euro plugs on 240/220 just in case the > > Yankee adapter fell off and somebody managed to find a 240V source. > > ...like after I'm sent to the funny farm. > > Umm....who ARE you? > > -- > Stephanie Weil > New York City, U.S.A. Article: 324611 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.com> References: <1129957811.651287.111580@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: www.liveboard.8my.com Message-ID: Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 03:02:03 GMT "Buck Frobisher" wrote in message news:lzz6f.13691$ns3.1398545@news20.bellglobal.com... > wrote in message > news:1129957811.651287.111580@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com... > > Hello Friend > > There you can discuss / post on various topics like Poems, Love, > > Romance, Flirting, Fun, Jokes, Interesting True Facts, Quotes, Shayris, > > Movies, Music, Personal Problem Discussions, Computers & Internet > > (Hacking at security end), Animations, and lots more. > > Sorry, but we already do everything you listed! Although I'm not sure about > Shayris... whatever that was Article: 324612 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Crazy George" References: <435abb9f$0$3762$39cecf19@news.twtelecom.net> Subject: Re: Battery Survey Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 22:45:29 -0500 Message-ID: <435b0ad7_3@news1.prserv.net> David: That thing was a 105 volt IIRC. Save me the digging and give me the approx dimensions. I think it was about an inch and a quarter square and nearly a foot long. What would a workable price range be? -- Crazy George W5VPQ My real address is my ham call ARRL.NET The ATTGlobal is a SPAM trap. "David Stinson" wrote in message news:Ifz6f.323$Rl1.215@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net... > If you could produce an affordable replacement for the > B+ battery in the WWII BC-611 handie talkie, you'd > sell them by the basket load. Article: 324613 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" References: Subject: Re: color ad of FADA Catalin bullet radios? Message-ID: <6MD6f.9924$5i.3401@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com> Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 03:50:26 GMT http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6569228310 Auction is over, but he can make more. Also, the Sidelli book lists the known color combinations. jim menning "Phil Nelson" wrote in message news:xcednRbpDrfd5cfeRVn-hw@giganews.com... > Does anyone have a color ad showing various color combinations of > the FADA Catalin Bullet (1000, 115, etc.) radio? > > I could swear I've seen such an ad, but pawing through a bunch of > old radio mags didn't turn anything up. > > Such an ad would have run around 1941-1945 or in the immediate > postwar years. > > Thanks. > > Phil Nelson > Phil's Old Radios > http://antiqueradio.org/index.html > > Article: 324614 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Bill Morris" References: <11llqe54s664m0e@corp.supernews.com> <5VB6f.2767$QM5.740@tornado.socal.rr.com> Subject: Re: Does Rudy Know About This? Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 23:04:47 -0500 Message-ID: <435b0be1$0$3767$39cecf19@news.twtelecom.net> Somehow in the ad, I could see the classic eBay radio tagline--"I plugged it in....and nothing happened..." :-P "Jeffrey D Angus" wrote in message news:5VB6f.2767$QM5.740@tornado.socal.rr.com... > > > Hagstar wrote: > >> And are they made in Rochester? It's like a bargain parachute- > > At least unlike a lot of stuff on eBay, they weren't used. > > Jeff > > > -- > RESTRICTED AREA. Anyone intruding shall immediately become subject to > the jurisdiction of military law. Intruders will be subject to lethal > force, without warning, and on sight. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED > under the Internal Security Act of 1950. Article: 324615 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Scott W. Harvey" Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 21:19:22 -0700 Message-ID: References: Brenda Ann wrote: > Ah well, next time I link to a newspaper article > >>I'll just quote it verbatim. > > > > I've seen some newspapers get really snippy when people did that, even if > the article is quoted verbatim and the copyright and byline were included. > > In this case, I don't find their argument very persuasive. It's bait and switch....I post a link to an article, and the link doesn't work anymore mere hours after I post it, replaced by a registration dialog that asks for personal information including an e-mail address. There were probably at least a hundred lurkers in this group who clicked on that thing and then thought "WTF is this?". It made me look and feel like an idiot for posting a link to an interesting tidbit of information. -Scott P.S. I did NOT register. I merely pulled the text of the article out of my browser's cache from when I read it earlier. Article: 324616 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Scott W. Harvey" Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 21:20:33 -0700 Message-ID: References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> Jeffrey D Angus wrote: > > > Bill wrote: > >> Acutally, I'm more pissed off about having to take my shoes off at >> airport security. > > > I had to put up with that all last week at the Roybal Federal > Court building. > > Nothing like having to hang out in court to testify as an expert > witness. How'd that go, Jeff? Can you talk about it yet? -Scott Article: 324617 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "xrongor" Subject: Re: 1930's Everett Orgatron Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 23:19:10 -0600 Message-ID: References: <7ae6f.112121$Ph4.3431003@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca> <1ckkl19c3mfsm8ie4mlsno0h7oqaeppqre@4ax.com> <84gll19as3cdjs3fafqohu3usv9h289ud0@4ax.com> >>i helped do some work on this one: >>http://www.pstos.org/instruments/wa/bellingham/mtbaker.htm > > That's quite an installation. It's great to see an instrument still > in its original location and in active use. it sure was and is. been a few years, but afaik they still do silent movies with live music at least once a month and i think jeff plays weekly without the movie. and people show up from all over just to play the ole beasty. the console is on a platform that rises from the floor up to the stage. its pretty cool when they put on the full show. >>just curious, you do much work with these things? what you got? >> > A 1936 Aeolian-Skinner residence organ, with the fully-automatic > roll player. I moved it from Bethany, PA around 1970. It's an odd > specification "on paper" but does very well on both classical and the > 1920s rolls made by New York's theater organists. I'm more of a > classical fan myself. The basic spec is a rank of chimney flutes > unified from 16' to 2', to which is added two double ranks of > celestes, a French horn, vox humana, and harp. > > It's a neat toy. thats great. if i had the room i would certainly consider something like that. especially with the roll player since i cant play very well!! the original tubes! keep the wind organs alive!!! randy Article: 324618 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Gordon Richmond Subject: Re: Battery Survey Message-ID: References: <435abb9f$0$3762$39cecf19@news.twtelecom.net> Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 05:32:33 GMT Bill, Are you reproducing actual batteries, or just the cardboard jackets? And how does one contact you? Gordon Richmond Article: 324619 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Scott W. Harvey" Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 23:57:14 -0700 Message-ID: References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> Bill wrote: > Scott, I think we are there already and have been for some time. For > the casual hobbyist it isn't really an issue but there's some very > bigtime dealers using ebay/PayPal. Don't overlook ebay Motors and those > real estate ads. I'm sure the IRS doesn't ignore them. I know of one > individual who was doing about 200k in sales of cars on ebay (only) who > found himself in very deep doo-doo. Oh yeah, I'm sure there is some sort of threshold where they are at least taking a casual look at the listings. I recently bought a Nikon camera from an eBay seller in the Midwest (IMHO the best use for eBay-80 bucks less than anywhere locally, even after factoring in shipping). This seller was doing 7000+ eBay transactions a month! No way it could be denied that it was a money making enterprise. Same thing with your enterprising eBay car dealer. What I worry about is that eventually the government will consider everyone selling on eBay to be a money-making enterprise whether it really is or not. The plain truth is that they don't think like us. Such a scenario really isn't that far-fetched. Recently, the assclowns that run the San Jose city government tried to generate some additional revenue by requiring everyone who sold anything within the city limits within the past three years-even one single item at a garage sale-to obtain a business license. Most people laughed at that, it was so unenforceable, but it does go to show you how "gubmint" can get a funny hair up its ass if it smells money. > The "civil rights" aspect is fuzzy. Somewhat, yes. I don't begrudge the government their right to use this information to investigate legitimate cases of fraud, but there is a very real camel-in-the-tent issue here. It seems that an awful lot of this information seems to ultimately wind up in the hands of people both inside and outside of government who use it for less altruistic, more nefarious purposes. An example: A few months ago here in Northern California, there was a series of busts instigated by the FAA of private airplane pilots. Altogether about 50 pilots were arrested in a two-day period, and charged with falsifying medical reports that are required to be filed on a regular basis by those who hold pilots licenses. The gist of the allegations was that the pilots failed to report all the drugs that doctors had prescribed for them. The penalties these individuals are facing are very severe. That in itself is not a problem, but as a whole it gets more problematic as more facts in the case have emerged. A number of these pilots banded together and hired an attorney to investigate the basis of the FAA's case against them. In particular, they were curious as to how the FAA was able to gain access to seemingly private medical information about them. The FAA was initially mum about their methods, but through a series of discoveries and other maneuvers, the attorney was able to piece together how it was done. It seems that the FAA invoked a provision of the Patriot Act (you know, that legislation that was intended for use in rooting out terrorists) to gain access to a database the DEA had established that was intended to track the drug prescribing habits of physicians so they could identify and investigate doctors who were prescribing medication inappropriately. To make a long story short, the FAA was able to cross-reference the information in their own database of pilots with the DEA information and produce a report of all the drugs the pilots had been prescribed. The FAA then used the information as the basis for its allegations. There are questions now about whether the FAA's actions were truly legal or not, and that will be decided in a court of law. The real kicker here though is that the moment charges were filed aginst these pilots, private information about medical treatment they had received became a matter of public record, and none of these individuals has yet been convicted of anything!(and some may never be) Until our government gets more serious about imposing real safeguards and appropriate uses of data they accumulate, I am reluctant to give them the opportunity to mine even more sources of it. SIDE NOTE: At least one of the pilots charged in this matter was targeted solely because he neglected to state that he had been prescribed Lipitor. Lipitor is a cholesterol-lowering drug that has never been implicated as a medication that would impair a pilot's ability to fly, and would thoeretically improve a pilot's fitness to fly if he had high cholesterol. > I suppose it depends which end of the stick you're on. My hobby is > clearly a net loss and the PayPal/ebay records can easily prove it! I > certainly have nothing to worry about. Maybe you do, maybe you don't. It all depends on how our gubmint wants to define "profit" and "loss". If you look at our tax code, you will see it definitely ain't that clear cut. > Acutally, I'm more pissed off about having to take my shoes off at > airport security. I have always wondered about that....It seems like more of a PR move than anything else. If they have bomb-sniffing dogs that can track the path of explosive materials carried through an airport days earlier, and explosive sniffing electronic magic wands that can detect the slightest traces of gunpowder on your luggage, why the need to remove the shoes to detect something amiss? Is there any experts in ordinance among our readership that can offer an opinion as to whether this is REALLY necessary? -Scott Article: 324620 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "william_b_noble" References: <1129995360.e5f99e8bbcfe59605029df50f940ed3b@teranews> <5Tv6f.3545$Ix3.397@dukeread05> Subject: Re: anyone want some 10 inch speakers? Message-ID: <1130052577.0b0bd7a32d866988999c721bd593df02@teranews> Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 00:28:45 -0700 so, someone get these from me - I don't have room - ken says they are "easty to install", so do it - prefer pick up, if I have to ship, the cheapest away MAY be in flat rate boxes, if they fit in the larger one "Ken" wrote in message news:5Tv6f.3545$Ix3.397@dukeread05... > PARTS EXPRESS has surround kits for these, easy install. Ken > > william_b_noble wrote: > >> I'm about to throw these away - two 10 inch speakers (woofers) with >> polypropolyne cones, large magnets, voice coils ok, foam suspension for >> the cone has rotted away - I tried to replace the suspension on one, >> didn't quite get it right so the voice coil drags - don't have space to >> keep these - I hate to toss them when I know some of you guys repair >> these things - just pay shipping, or pick up (near los angeles) >> > Article: 324621 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "william_b_noble" References: <7sm6f.18239$QE1.12870@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink.net> Subject: Re: Cracks in laquer ? what to do? Message-ID: <1130052836.c48ca739e50c78aa2db4835ce48eb53f@teranews> Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 00:32:49 -0700 for laquer, just spray a coat of laquer thinner on it after sanding and it should flow out - use the "slow" thinner "philsvintageradios" wrote in message news:jdujl19pdc5h5ue6dj5rrpqq3gjeqokvst@4ax.com... > Last year I had done most of the finishing on a columair. I had given > it a fairly heavy coat with intentions to sand most of it out, but as > it were it stood aside waiting for a year and developed a few cracks > on the front near the bottom edge where it built up a bit too thick. > > maybe the amalgamator would work better, but I had a can of mowhawk > no blush on hand, > I sanded it out with 220 as far as I could without breaking > through,and cleaned it real well and sprayed about a 1/3 of a spray > bomb on it . that seemed to make it a bit tacky without flowing, it > didn't mess up the toners that I used lightly in the first couple of > coats. I think it worked. hopefully It won't interfere with a final > finishing coat. > > on another radio with similar problems, I stripped the top and started > over, that messed up the front a little too,along the top edge. I was > able to use a 3m pad with some fresh laquer and work it around a bit, > I guess similar to padding. That worked well , as it filled the grain > without it needing so many coats. > > Thanks for the help > Phil > > On Sat, 22 Oct 2005 08:08:35 GMT, "Omer Suleimanagich" > wrote: > >>Yes, it sure is, except it's a lacquer thinner based product as opposed >>to, >>French polish/alcohol-shellac. >> >>Supposedly, it could be used for shellac products as well since it also >>has >>some kind of alcohol in it. >> >>Omer >> >> >>"Phil Nelson" wrote in message >>news:U8-dnXtYE_8ZucTeRVn-tg@giganews.com... >>>> http://www.mohawk-finishing.com/catalog_browse.asp?ictNbr=137&atomz=1 >>>> >>>> It's a Mohawk product and it works great! >>> >>> Omer, that page also recommends that you follow this with their "padding >>> finish." Is that product similar to a French polish? >>> >>> Phil Nelson >>> >>> >> > Article: 324622 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Scott W. Harvey" Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 00:22:42 -0700 Message-ID: References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> <715e9$43595e52$4232bd10$15443@COQUI.NET> John Goller, k9uwa wrote: > In article , hacky@smackeycrackey.com says... > >> >>the government is out of control. it has nothing to do with liberal or >>randy > > > for once I agree with Randy!... and that is a first!... what this country > needs is a new "shit sandwich" ... wonder what would happen if every > office on every ballot in the country had a place to check... > > NONE OF THE ABOVE .... > > and if NONE OF THE ABOVE Won the election.... then all the idiots that > were on the ballot were all GONE... and all parties had to select NEW > people to put on the ballot and have a new vote .... > > bet that would shake up the Biz Az Usual in 'ol DC .... and the state > Gubmints! Actually, there's a way to do that without changing the election laws. If there's no candidate that's worthy of your vote for a particular office, simply leave that portion of your ballot blank. Don't mark any of the candidates as your selection. I did this in the presidential elections in 1984, 1988, and 1996....Almost did it in the 1992 election, should have done it in the 2004 election. IMHO there is only one presidential candidate who might run in 2008 who's worth a damn. If that person doesn't run or doesn't last past the primaries, I will probably revisit the "don't select anyone" option yet again. -Scott Article: 324623 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.com> References: <1129995360.e5f99e8bbcfe59605029df50f940ed3b@teranews> <5Tv6f.3545$Ix3.397@dukeread05> <1130052577.0b0bd7a32d866988999c721bd593df02@teranews> Subject: Re: anyone want some 10 inch speakers? Message-ID: Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 09:36:13 GMT Think they are taken, sent packing instructions "william_b_noble" wrote in message news:1130052577.0b0bd7a32d866988999c721bd593df02@teranews... > so, someone get these from me - I don't have room - ken says they are "easty > to install", so do it - prefer pick up, if I have to ship, the cheapest away > MAY be in flat rate boxes, if they fit in the larger one > "Ken" wrote in message > news:5Tv6f.3545$Ix3.397@dukeread05... > > PARTS EXPRESS has surround kits for these, easy install. Ken > > > > william_b_noble wrote: > > > >> I'm about to throw these away - two 10 inch speakers (woofers) with > >> polypropolyne cones, large magnets, voice coils ok, foam suspension for > >> the cone has rotted away - I tried to replace the suspension on one, > >> didn't quite get it right so the voice coil drags - don't have space to > >> keep these - I hate to toss them when I know some of you guys repair > >> these things - just pay shipping, or pick up (near los angeles) > >> > > > > Article: 324624 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> Message-ID: Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 12:03:43 GMT Scott W. Harvey wrote: > Jeffrey D Angus wrote: >> >> Nothing like having to hang out in court to testify as an expert >> witness. > > > How'd that go, Jeff? Can you talk about it yet? Well, it went about rather well. My boss and his partner were accused of building counterfeit radios and selling them to a county police agency on a bid contract. That could have gotten extremely ugly if it had gone badly. My favorite, and final exchange with their lawyer: "So, you have a differing opinion than our expert witness. Could we agree to disagree?" "No." "Why?" "Because your witness lied under oath and recanted his testimony. He was wrong then, and he is wrong now." "No further questions." So now, as a matter of case law, it's been decided that building radios from parts, and or repairing and reselling them as used is legal. (Not that I ever doubted it, but with the way courts and corporations like to re-write common sense these days....) Jeff -- RESTRICTED AREA. Anyone intruding shall immediately become subject to the jurisdiction of military law. Intruders will be subject to lethal force, without warning, and on sight. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED under the Internal Security Act of 1950. Article: 324625 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> Message-ID: Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 12:15:04 GMT Scott W. Harvey wrote: > Such a scenario really isn't that far-fetched. Recently, the assclowns > that run the San Jose city government tried to generate some additional > revenue by requiring everyone who sold anything within the city limits > within the past three years-even one single item at a garage sale-to > obtain a business license. Most people laughed at that, it was so > unenforceable, but it does go to show you how "gubmint" can get a funny > hair up its ass if it smells money. When TRW sold their parking lot to the City of Manhattan Beach, the swap meet moved across the street and is now in the City of Redondo Beach. Of course, every vendor gets tagged for an additional $5 and is supposed to supply a resellers tax license number. > It seems that the FAA invoked a provision of the Patriot Act (you know, > that legislation that was intended for use in rooting out terrorists) to > gain access to a database the DEA had established that was intended to > track the drug prescribing habits of physicians so they could identify > and investigate doctors who were prescribing medication inappropriately. It's called a fishing expedition. Part of our problem (see other post) was that the FBI was called in under the same Patriot act nonsense as our "counterfeit radios" could be used by terrorists to take down the public safety radio system. > I have always wondered about that....It seems like more of a PR move > than anything else. If they have bomb-sniffing dogs that can track the > path of explosive materials carried through an airport days earlier, and > explosive sniffing electronic magic wands that can detect the slightest > traces of gunpowder on your luggage, why the need to remove the shoes to > detect something amiss? Is there any experts in ordinance among our > readership that can offer an opinion as to whether this is REALLY > necessary? In the federal court building, it was because most shoes have a steel support shank and will set off the metal detectors. So, they want to x-ray them and make sure they don't "come apart" into make shift knives. Jeff -- RESTRICTED AREA. Anyone intruding shall immediately become subject to the jurisdiction of military law. Intruders will be subject to lethal force, without warning, and on sight. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED under the Internal Security Act of 1950. Article: 324626 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 09:04:23 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> Message-ID: Scott W. Harvey wrote: > Bill wrote: > >> I suppose it depends which end of the stick you're on. My hobby is >> clearly a net loss and the PayPal/ebay records can easily prove it! I >> certainly have nothing to worry about. > > > Maybe you do, maybe you don't. It all depends on how our gubmint wants > to define "profit" and "loss". If you look at our tax code, you will see > it definitely ain't that clear cut. No, my case would be clearly obvious. > > >> Acutally, I'm more pissed off about having to take my shoes off at >> airport security. > > > I have always wondered about that....It seems like more of a PR move > than anything else. If they have bomb-sniffing dogs that can track the > path of explosive materials carried through an airport days earlier, and > explosive sniffing electronic magic wands that can detect the slightest > traces of gunpowder on your luggage, why the need to remove the shoes to > detect something amiss? Is there any experts in ordinance among our > readership that can offer an opinion as to whether this is REALLY > necessary? I suspect you're correct in that its more about public relations. They were supposed to be coming out with a gadget like a bathroom scale that you could stand on in lieu of taking them off and passing them thru the x-ray machine. I've yet to see one of those gadgets. Since bombs and shoes go together in the TSA mind they then banned cigarette lighters. But it is said that you can officially still carry up to four books of matches on your person. Most TSA and most travellers thought matches were taboo. They were. Apparently they revised that when they banned lighters. Why four books? Why not three, why not five? Who would normally carry 4 books of matches anyway? I suspect that a good bomb-sniffing dog could ferret out the presence of matches on a person and I bet those 'explosive swabs' will get a positive too. The explanation I heard given is that it would present more difficulty for the potential shoe bomber to light his bomb with matches than with a lighter and it would probably take repeated attempts and someone would be more likely to notice that something fishy were happening in the seat beside them. Ya gotta wonder about National Policy when this is the type of thought process that rules the day. Its straight out of a Road Runner cartoon. But yeah, you can still call it a Civil Rights abuse issue. -Bill Article: 324627 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Hagstar Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 09:57:48 -0400 Message-ID: <11ln5n22a6ctlf1@corp.supernews.com> References: Scott W. Harvey wrote: > > P.S. I did NOT register. Neither did I. You assumed EVERYONE knows about http://bugmenot.com, of course. It is MUCH easier than whining about Big Brother wanting you to register. John H. Article: 324628 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Hagstar Subject: Orange Drops Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 10:03:24 -0400 Message-ID: <11ln61inem3vd68@corp.supernews.com> They are just like Duck with Orange Sauce. No one who knows anything about French food wants something about as French as chop suey is Chinese. Likewise, "orange drop" is a great word to use a lot talking to people at swaps when you want so badly to be perceived as a seasoned restorer. But no serious collector actually uses them. John H. PS- Except for the nickel apiece ones from Hosfelt, and only on BAD radios. Article: 324629 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Ken Subject: Re: Painting bakelite References: <1130033078.532992.206520@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 10:04:23 -0400 Kills, the wall spray, is a great primer. Sticks to surface well, covers discolorations well, and dries slightly rough to hold the lac. Ken Totalrod2@aol.com wrote: > I have a 1954 Emerson clock radio I've been doing some restoration work > on. The bakelite casing was broken and I repaired it using JB Weld. My > question is about paint. I found a color I'd like to use called "Moss > Green" by American Accents (the Rust-Oleum company), part thier > Heritage Color Collection. What preperations should I make to the > bakelite before painting it? Should I use primer? Any info is > appreciated. > Bryan Lord > Totalrod2 @ aol. com > Article: 324630 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: Acme Electrical appartus, 8Mega Bites References: <1130077441.190181.234000@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 14:48:51 GMT retroteckh@aol.com wrote: > http://retrotech.ca/Acme.pdf "Amplification, it's what makes radio work!" > It a big file so it takes a while to download. I love my cable access. It took about 40 seconds to download. Jeff -- RESTRICTED AREA. Anyone intruding shall immediately become subject to the jurisdiction of military law. Intruders will be subject to lethal force, without warning, and on sight. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED under the Internal Security Act of 1950. Article: 324631 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Bill Morris" References: <435abb9f$0$3762$39cecf19@news.twtelecom.net> Subject: Re: Battery Survey Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 10:07:51 -0500 Message-ID: <435ba748$0$3755$39cecf19@news.twtelecom.net> Working batteries--they look and work just like the originals. You can get hold of me at batterymaker at gmail dot com. Bill "Gordon Richmond" wrote in message news:eu7ml1tgfvk6ah9gr59v4k00fr3gdet15v@4ax.com... > Bill, > > Are you reproducing actual batteries, or just the cardboard jackets? > > And how does one contact you? > > Gordon Richmond Article: 324632 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "MIT" References: <11ln61inem3vd68@corp.supernews.com> Subject: Re: Orange Drops Message-ID: Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 16:07:20 GMT which of these statements denotes a"serious collector"?i guess it depends on what "is" the meaning of "serious collector". 1-hey dude thats a purdy radio-does it work? 2-this set was the first to use the screen grid tube. 3-lots of tubes and chrome-i know it works better. 4-yup just paid 5k for that PF plastic radio. 5-boy how i love those winking eyes. 6-look whats on ebay-not mine 7-will it work on 27mhz? 8-i dont like the color orange-i prefer purple drops. 9-sexy radios are the only thing i buy and i never resell. 10-he must be stupid cause i are a "serious collector"-hmmmmm -sarcasm off- thoughts from the passing parade mit "Hagstar" wrote in message news:11ln61inem3vd68@corp.supernews.com... | They are just like Duck with Orange Sauce. No one who knows anything | about French food wants something about as French as chop suey is | Chinese. Likewise, "orange drop" is a great word to use a lot talking to | people at swaps when you want so badly to be perceived as a seasoned | restorer. But no serious collector actually uses them. | | John H. | | PS- Except for the nickel apiece ones from Hosfelt, and only on BAD radios. | Article: 324633 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: Painting bakelite Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 10:13:34 -0600 Message-ID: <25780-435BB6AE-690@storefull-3252.bay.webtv.net> References: The trouble i have painting anything with spray cans is it chips off real easy if something bumps or bangs into it . I have had the need to paint some jukebox parts . I used the auto spray cans because they are lacquer then put 3 or 4 coats of clear lacquer over the paint . It sure toughens it up .. not as good as original paint but much better and it adds gloss Article: 324634 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: anyone want some 10 inch speakers? Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 10:21:54 -0600 Message-ID: <25780-435BB8A2-692@storefull-3252.bay.webtv.net> References: <1130052577.0b0bd7a32d866988999c721bd593df02@teranews> New surrounds are easy to just `glue on` The work is where you `should` clean off all the old hard glue and foam >from the back edge of the paper and frame . Then you need to center the cone , get glue where it belongs then get the new foam to stick down to the cones edge till it dries . I suppose contact glue would work but ya all better be a good shot the first aim :-) Article: 324635 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: EH??? (was Re: Speaking of connecting the wrong wire....) Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 10:31:06 -0600 Message-ID: <25781-435BBACA-204@storefull-3252.bay.webtv.net> References: Ive seen many posts from Spike .. now whats with the `Theresa McCarty` ? Looks like someone else turned femail , fine by me just wondered :-) Article: 324636 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 12:53:39 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: EH??? (was Re: Speaking of connecting the wrong wire....) References: <25781-435BBACA-204@storefull-3252.bay.webtv.net> Message-ID: Ken G. wrote: > Ive seen many posts from Spike .. now whats with the `Theresa McCarty` > ? Looks like someone else turned femail , fine by me just wondered :-) > He mentioned a while back that it was his wife's account. -Bill Article: 324637 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Ron in Radio Heaven Subject: Re: Painting bakelite References: <25780-435BB6AE-690@storefull-3252.bay.webtv.net> Message-ID: Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 17:04:09 GMT Ken G. wrote: > not as good as original paint but much better > How could something be "not as good" and "much better" at the same time? Ron Article: 324638 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Message-ID: <435BD769.9A2F4FC5@earthlink.net> From: "Michael A. Terrell" Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 18:32:00 GMT Jeffrey D Angus wrote: > > Bill wrote: > > Acutally, I'm more pissed off about having to take my shoes off at > > airport security. > > I had to put up with that all last week at the Roybal Federal > Court building. > > Nothing like having to hang out in court to testify as an expert > witness. > > Jeff You should have taken Honkers with you. If he got hungry he could always nibble on a couple lawyers. ;-) -- ? Michael A. Terrell Central Florida Article: 324639 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.com> References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> <435BD769.9A2F4FC5@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... Message-ID: <0dR6f.340$ZA3.84267@monger.newsread.com> Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 19:08:44 GMT Lawyers? They have those? "Michael A. Terrell" wrote in message news:435BD769.9A2F4FC5@earthlink.net... > Jeffrey D Angus wrote: > > > > Bill wrote: > > > Acutally, I'm more pissed off about having to take my shoes off at > > > airport security. > > > > I had to put up with that all last week at the Roybal Federal > > Court building. > > > > Nothing like having to hang out in court to testify as an expert > > witness. > > > > Jeff > > > You should have taken Honkers with you. If he got hungry he could > always nibble on a couple lawyers. ;-) > > -- > ? > > Michael A. Terrell > Central Florida From kawninja.at.nospam.cableone.dot.net Sat Oct 29 13:08:16 EDT 2005 Article: 324640 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steve P." Newsgroups: rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Bendix remote control unit? Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 14:19:32 -0500 Organization: Posted via Supernews, http://www.supernews.com Message-ID: <11lnoi4r7ds0c3b@corp.supernews.com> X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Newsreader: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2180 X-RFC2646: Format=Flowed; Original X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2180 X-Complaints-To: abuse@supernews.com Lines: 14 Path: news1.isis.unc.edu!arclight.uoregon.edu!hammer.uoregon.edu!logbridge.uoregon.edu!tethys.csu.net!nntp.csufresno.edu!sn-xit-03!sn-xit-08!sn-xit-01!sn-post-01!supernews.com!corp.supernews.com!not-for-mail Xref: news1.isis.unc.edu rec.antiques.radio+phono:324640 Hi all, At the outdoor flea this weekend there was a Bendix remote control unit about the size of a Hallicrafters S-38 radio. Looks to be late 40s or 50s vintage and has a built in speaker on the front left with "Bendix" imprinted in the grill . To me it appears to have been hacked into some kind of early CB radio. Has names and call signs all over it. The seller knew nothing about it. Just curious if anyone here knows Bendix stuff and what this might be? Thanks, Steve P. Article: 324641 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "xrongor" Subject: Re: Orange Drops Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 13:48:11 -0600 Message-ID: References: <11ln61inem3vd68@corp.supernews.com> some people restore cars so you can gawk at them in parking lots with the hood up and mirrors on the ground. others, so you can tear up the road with them, giving preference to safety and performance over cosmetic issues when applicable. hard to say which one is more serious... randy "Hagstar" wrote in message news:11ln61inem3vd68@corp.supernews.com... > They are just like Duck with Orange Sauce. No one who knows anything about > French food wants something about as French as chop suey is Chinese. > Likewise, "orange drop" is a great word to use a lot talking to people at > swaps when you want so badly to be perceived as a seasoned restorer. But > no serious collector actually uses them. > > John H. > > PS- Except for the nickel apiece ones from Hosfelt, and only on BAD > radios. > Article: 324642 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Hagstar Subject: Re: Orange Drops Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 15:55:09 -0400 Message-ID: <11lnql3ict1qme0@corp.supernews.com> References: <11ln61inem3vd68@corp.supernews.com> <1130094126.995353.142730@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> siliconvalleyEE@gmail.com wrote: > What kind of caps you guys use on precious radios anyway? Yellow axial mylars, orange drops are expensive overkill and ugly. John H. Article: 324643 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.com> References: <11ln61inem3vd68@corp.supernews.com> <1130094126.995353.142730@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Orange Drops Message-ID: Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 20:19:46 GMT Wow, you just decreased the value of 80% of those things to garage sale levels ;-P "Phil Nelson" wrote in message news:Oq-dnZPMxYiFdcbeRVn-uQ@giganews.com... > > What kind of caps you guys use on precious radios anyway? > > I use "the little yellow ones" (mylar?). I don't pay that much attention to > the cap quality, to be honest. I think even cheap new capacitors are much > better quality than the originals. > > If you spend a lot for super-audiophile quality caps, you're wasting money. > Most old radios don't have circuitry that could respond to such subtle > differences. > > For example, a Sparton Bluebird is a valuable radio, but inside you'll find > a standard 5-tube set. It's not going to perform any different than any > inexpensive 5-tube radio of that era, no matter how much you spend on > capacitors. > > Just my $0.02. > > Phil Nelson > Phil's Old Radios > http://antiqueradio.org/index.html > > Article: 324644 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "xrongor" Subject: Re: Wire recorders Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 14:25:00 -0600 Message-ID: References: <1130098781.935794.43600@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> thats really neat. hope you get them recorded somehow. randy "Nick" wrote in message news:1130098781.935794.43600@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > Hi. I'm looking for advice on recovering audio from some old wires > owned by my family. They appear to be the older 3 3/4" spools. Most of > the surviving recorders out there seem the use the newer 2 3/4" spools. > Does anyone have any experience of dealing with the larger spools? > > A local guy is looking into getting a Webster recorder working for me. > However, it takes the 2 3/4" spools. > > I'm particularly interested in recovering these recordings. They were > made by my grandfather, who built his own wire recorder (yes, really!) > and made recordings of his family. Sadly none of his equipment has > survived, but the spools have. > > Thanks, > Nick. > Article: 324645 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.com> References: <1130098781.935794.43600@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Wire recorders Message-ID: Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 20:31:09 GMT Where are you located, Nick? Have you asked any radio engineers at stations that might have aired in that era and kept airchecks? You are truly fortunate to have a grandfather with such talents, and I can hope the results bring great happiness to your family. "Nick" wrote in message news:1130098781.935794.43600@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > Hi. I'm looking for advice on recovering audio from some old wires > owned by my family. They appear to be the older 3 3/4" spools. Most of > the surviving recorders out there seem the use the newer 2 3/4" spools. > Does anyone have any experience of dealing with the larger spools? > > A local guy is looking into getting a Webster recorder working for me. > However, it takes the 2 3/4" spools. > > I'm particularly interested in recovering these recordings. They were > made by my grandfather, who built his own wire recorder (yes, really!) > and made recordings of his family. Sadly none of his equipment has > survived, but the spools have. > > Thanks, > Nick. > Article: 324646 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.com> References: <1130098781.935794.43600@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Wire recorders Message-ID: Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 20:38:01 GMT Here is a really good page...don't be fooled by the URL: http://www.videointerchange.com/wire_recorder1.htm They can convert them for you also. "Nick" wrote in message news:1130098781.935794.43600@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > Hi. I'm looking for advice on recovering audio from some old wires > owned by my family. They appear to be the older 3 3/4" spools. Most of > the surviving recorders out there seem the use the newer 2 3/4" spools. > Does anyone have any experience of dealing with the larger spools? > > A local guy is looking into getting a Webster recorder working for me. > However, it takes the 2 3/4" spools. > > I'm particularly interested in recovering these recordings. They were > made by my grandfather, who built his own wire recorder (yes, really!) > and made recordings of his family. Sadly none of his equipment has > survived, but the spools have. > > Thanks, > Nick. > Article: 324647 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.com> References: <1130098781.935794.43600@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Wire recorders Message-ID: Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 21:03:43 GMT you hiccupped an extra 'p' it's in the opening anyway : ) "Mark Oppat" wrote in message news:r-udnezxTZvDacbeRVn-uw@comcast.com... > We offer dubbing services here, along with my radio restoration and parts > service. I have a wire recorder rigged with an direct audio connection to > the head, I run that into a mic mixer, bump it up to aux level, then feed it > into my buddy's software for clean up and equalization. > > email me at mopppat at comcast dot net. > > Mark Oppat > Antique Audio > > > "Nick" wrote in message > news:1130098781.935794.43600@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > > Hi. I'm looking for advice on recovering audio from some old wires > > owned by my family. They appear to be the older 3 3/4" spools. Most of > > the surviving recorders out there seem the use the newer 2 3/4" spools. > > Does anyone have any experience of dealing with the larger spools? > > > > A local guy is looking into getting a Webster recorder working for me. > > However, it takes the 2 3/4" spools. > > > > I'm particularly interested in recovering these recordings. They were > > made by my grandfather, who built his own wire recorder (yes, really!) > > and made recordings of his family. Sadly none of his equipment has > > survived, but the spools have. > > > > Thanks, > > Nick. > > > > > > > Article: 324648 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: " Uncle Peter" References: <11ln61inem3vd68@corp.supernews.com> <1130094126.995353.142730@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Orange Drops Message-ID: Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 17:16:22 -0400 "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.com> wrote in message news:CfS6f.342$ZA3.84961@monger.newsread.com... > Wow, you just decreased the value of 80% of those things to garage sale > levels ;-P > Idiot. > > > Article: 324649 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: " Uncle Peter" References: <11ln61inem3vd68@corp.supernews.com> <1130094126.995353.142730@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Orange Drops Message-ID: Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 17:18:41 -0400 "Phil Nelson" wrote in message news:Oq-dnZPMxYiFdcbeRVn-uQ@giganews.com... > Snipped and abridged.. > What kind of caps you guys use on precious radios anyway? > I don't pay that much attention to > the cap quality, to be honest. I think even cheap new capacitors are much > better quality than the originals. > > If you spend a lot for super-audiophile quality caps, you're wasting money. > Most old radios don't have circuitry that could respond to such subtle > differences. > > Phil Nelson > Phil's Old Radios > http://antiqueradio.org/index.html > Well put. My sentiments exactly. Almost any modern plastic cap will beat the pants off of old style wax paper types... Pete From adouglasatgis.net Sat Oct 29 13:08:18 EDT 2005 Article: 324650 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Alan Douglas Newsgroups: rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Bendix Radio in Table Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 16:57:05 -0400 Organization: http://newsguy.com Lines: 7 Message-ID: References: <1130088134.061847.256140@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: p-270.newsdawg.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.92/16.572 Path: news1.isis.unc.edu!canoe.uoregon.edu!hammer.uoregon.edu!logbridge.uoregon.edu!pln-e!spln!dex!extra.newsguy.com!newsp.newsguy.com!news1 Xref: news1.isis.unc.edu rec.antiques.radio+phono:324650 Hi, This must be the month for these sets: there was a post just recently here, and two on the forum. The only one I can find now is: http://antiqueradios.com/forums/Forum13/HTML/008077.html Alan Article: 324651 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: " Uncle Peter" References: <11ln61inem3vd68@corp.supernews.com> Subject: Re: Orange Drops Message-ID: <%7T6f.23131$fE5.17216@fed1read06> Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 17:20:10 -0400 "Hagstar" wrote in message news:11ln61inem3vd68@corp.supernews.com... > > John H. > > PS- Except for the nickel apiece ones from Hosfelt, and only on BAD radios. > The days of 5 cent .05 mf 630 VDC caps at Hosfelt have long ended! I rarely see anything worth buying there these days, except for the larger value mylars for filter cap applications... Pete Article: 324652 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Brian Hill" References: Subject: Re: A Good Clough-Brengle day Message-ID: Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 16:38:30 -0500 "Ron in Radio Heaven" wrote in message > I wonder if anyone is still rebuilding the metal can > caps? There are 4 in the power supply section of the 87. > I might decide to get them redone just in case I ever want > to power it up. > Ron Hi Ron. I'm suprised nobody here rebuilds those caps. I thought I seen a guy on the web somewhere that does it resonable?. I don't think its to hard to do? -- Regards B.H. Brian's Basement http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/6.htm Brian's Radio Universe http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/500.htm Article: 324653 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Brian Hill" References: <8mF4f.7728$lN2.2770@fe04.lga> Subject: Re: Get out your checkbooks! Message-ID: Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 16:40:06 -0500 " Uncle Peter" wrote in message news:zOV4f.17666$fE5.6489@fed1read06... > > "Brian Hill" wrote in message > news:8mF4f.7728$lN2.2770@fe04.lga... >> I wonder if this will sell? It is rare allright. >> >> > http://cgi.ebay.com/1909-DeFOREST-RJ-4-Radio_W0QQitemZ6569773712QQcategoryZ38033QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem >> >> >> > > I'd bid, but he don't take PayPal. > > Oh well Peter : ) Maybe next time. -- Regards B.H. Brian's Basement http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/6.htm Brian's Radio Universe http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/500.htm Article: 324654 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Brian Hill" References: <11ln61inem3vd68@corp.supernews.com> Subject: Re: Orange Drops Message-ID: Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 16:44:51 -0500 "Hagstar" wrote in message news:11ln61inem3vd68@corp.supernews.com... > They are just like Duck with Orange Sauce. No one who knows anything about > French food wants something about as French as chop suey is Chinese. > Likewise, "orange drop" is a great word to use a lot talking to people at > swaps when you want so badly to be perceived as a seasoned restorer. But > no serious collector actually uses them. > > John H. > > PS- Except for the nickel apiece ones from Hosfelt, and only on BAD > radios. > I don't know of anyone in the BA comunity that minds OD caps but I guess they don't look as out of place in one as they would in a old wood radio? -- Regards B.H. Brian's Basement http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/6.htm Brian's Radio Universe http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/500.htm Article: 324655 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Brian Hill" References: <1130033078.532992.206520@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Painting bakelite Message-ID: <%wT6f.17119$E17.13865@fe03.lga> Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 16:46:34 -0500 wrote in message news:1130033078.532992.206520@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... >I have a 1954 Emerson clock radio I've been doing some restoration work > on. The bakelite casing was broken and I repaired it using JB Weld. My > question is about paint. I found a color I'd like to use called "Moss > Green" by American Accents (the Rust-Oleum company), part thier > Heritage Color Collection. What preperations should I make to the > bakelite before painting it? Should I use primer? Any info is > appreciated. > Bryan Lord > Totalrod2 @ aol. com > AES has repair kits for bakelite I think? -- Regards B.H. Brian's Basement http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/6.htm Brian's Radio Universe http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/500.htm Article: 324656 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 17:58:17 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: Painting bakelite References: <1130033078.532992.206520@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <%wT6f.17119$E17.13865@fe03.lga> Message-ID: Brian Hill wrote: > wrote in message > news:1130033078.532992.206520@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > >>I have a 1954 Emerson clock radio I've been doing some restoration work >>on. The bakelite casing was broken and I repaired it using JB Weld. My >>question is about paint. I found a color I'd like to use called "Moss >>Green" by American Accents (the Rust-Oleum company), part thier >>Heritage Color Collection. What preperations should I make to the >>bakelite before painting it? Should I use primer? Any info is >>appreciated. >>Bryan Lord >>Totalrod2 @ aol. com >> > > > AES has repair kits for bakelite I think? > > That American Accent paint is pretty good. I did a radio once with it. As for primer...others have mentioned having your surface, particularly the repaired area, as smooth as humanly possible with no dings or scratch marks that might telegraph thru the paint. Although primer is not required for the purpose of paint adhesion you might want/need it to hide any defects that you can't seem to smooth out otherwise. GL, Bill From stephanie-at-gordsven-dot-com Sat Oct 29 13:08:19 EDT 2005 Article: 324657 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Newsgroups: rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Stephanie Weil Subject: Re: anyone want some 10 inch speakers? References: <1130052577.0b0bd7a32d866988999c721bd593df02@teranews> <25780-435BB8A2-692@storefull-3252.bay.webtv.net> Reply-To: stephanie-at-gordsven-dot-com Message-ID: User-Agent: slrn/0.9.7.4 (Linux) Lines: 15 Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 22:30:00 GMT NNTP-Posting-Host: 66.65.49.10 X-Complaints-To: abuse@rr.com X-Trace: twister.nyc.rr.com 1130106600 66.65.49.10 (Sun, 23 Oct 2005 18:30:00 EDT) NNTP-Posting-Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 18:30:00 EDT Organization: Road Runner - NYC Path: news1.isis.unc.edu!canoe.uoregon.edu!cyclone1.gnilink.net!gnilink.net!cyclone.rdc-nyc.rr.com!news-out.nyc.rr.com!twister.nyc.rr.com.POSTED!53ab2750!not-for-mail Xref: news1.isis.unc.edu rec.antiques.radio+phono:324657 In article , William Sommerwerck wrote: > True. The hard part is aligning the cone. I re-surrounded a pair of 8" woofers a few years back. The re-surround kit I bought from Parts Express came with four plastic shims for each speaker. You have to cut away the dust cap and insert the shims in between the voice-coil and the gap in the magnet. That keeps the cone aligned. -- Stephanie Weil New York City, U.S.A. From stephanie-at-gordsven-dot-com Sat Oct 29 13:08:20 EDT 2005 Article: 324658 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Newsgroups: rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Stephanie Weil Subject: Re: Orange Drops References: <11ln61inem3vd68@corp.supernews.com> <1130094126.995353.142730@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> <11lnql3ict1qme0@corp.supernews.com> Reply-To: stephanie-at-gordsven-dot-com Message-ID: User-Agent: slrn/0.9.7.4 (Linux) Lines: 21 Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 22:38:50 GMT NNTP-Posting-Host: 66.65.49.10 X-Complaints-To: abuse@rr.com X-Trace: twister.nyc.rr.com 1130107130 66.65.49.10 (Sun, 23 Oct 2005 18:38:50 EDT) NNTP-Posting-Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 18:38:50 EDT Organization: Road Runner - NYC Path: news1.isis.unc.edu!canoe.uoregon.edu!cyclone1.gnilink.net!gnilink.net!cyclone.rdc-nyc.rr.com!news-out.nyc.rr.com!twister.nyc.rr.com.POSTED!53ab2750!not-for-mail Xref: news1.isis.unc.edu rec.antiques.radio+phono:324658 In article <11lnql3ict1qme0@corp.supernews.com>, Hagstar wrote: > Yellow axial mylars, orange drops are expensive overkill and ugly. In my case, orange drops are easier to come by. I get them from Mouser. On _SOME_ radios (smaller ones), I use the "yellow-jackets". I end up having to get those from AES. Yes yes. One of these days I'm going to sit down with a list of some of the cap sellers on this board and think about placing orders with THEM instead. :) Back on topic. I personally prefer the look of the yellow-jackets, and since they're axial, they're sometimes easier to fit than an O-D. But I usually take what I can get. My objective is to get the radio playing again. -- Stephanie Weil New York City, U.S.A. From stephanie-at-gordsven-dot-com Sat Oct 29 13:08:20 EDT 2005 Article: 324659 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Newsgroups: rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Stephanie Weil Subject: Re: Wire recorders References: <1130098781.935794.43600@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Reply-To: stephanie-at-gordsven-dot-com Message-ID: User-Agent: slrn/0.9.7.4 (Linux) Lines: 14 Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 22:41:59 GMT NNTP-Posting-Host: 66.65.49.10 X-Complaints-To: abuse@rr.com X-Trace: twister.nyc.rr.com 1130107319 66.65.49.10 (Sun, 23 Oct 2005 18:41:59 EDT) NNTP-Posting-Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 18:41:59 EDT Organization: Road Runner - NYC Path: news1.isis.unc.edu!canoe.uoregon.edu!newshub.sdsu.edu!cyclone1.gnilink.net!gnilink.net!cyclone.rdc-nyc.rr.com!news-out.nyc.rr.com!twister.nyc.rr.com.POSTED!53ab2750!not-for-mail Xref: news1.isis.unc.edu rec.antiques.radio+phono:324659 In article <1130098781.935794.43600@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>, Nick wrote: > Hi. I'm looking for advice on recovering audio from some old wires > owned by my family. They appear to be the older 3 3/4" spools. Most of > the surviving recorders out there seem the use the newer 2 3/4" spools. > Does anyone have any experience of dealing with the larger spools? I may be speaking out my behind....but is there perhaps any way you could get some empty 2-3/4" spools and re-spool your recording-wires? You could probably just leave that as a last resort. -- Stephanie Weil New York City, U.S.A. Article: 324660 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 18:48:13 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: Orange Drops References: <11ln61inem3vd68@corp.supernews.com> <1130094126.995353.142730@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> <11lnql3ict1qme0@corp.supernews.com> Message-ID: Stephanie Weil wrote: > > In my case, orange drops are easier to come by. I get them from Mouser. Try the DME series since you're shopping at Mouser. About half the cost of Orange Drops, significantly smaller...and they are a nice discrete reddish-brown rather than screaming orange. They are top quality caps. -Bill Article: 324661 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Mark Robinson" References: <1130098781.935794.43600@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1130104544.680589.110800@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Wire recorders Message-ID: <4wU6f.3021$HW5.1335@trnddc04> Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 22:53:52 GMT Hi Nick, If you have EE experience, why not get ahold of a old Webster 80-8 or similar unit and bring it back to life. You could probably modify it to work with larger spools or, as was suggested, break the large ones down to smaller standard sizes. If this was a home built unit, I wonder if the recording speed was the same as commercial models? If not, this could be corrected using software if you capture to a PC via a sound card. You could also try to modify the motor drive, but I'm not sure this is worth the effort. As to the electronics, you should have no trouble getting up to speed on tube/valve technology. You might even find that an old unit can be made to work with little effort. Mostly it will require that you replace the paper and electrolytic caps and some mechanical work (lubrication and worn rubber parts replacement). You could even cobble a modern solid state amplifier to interface to the magnetic pickup with a little effort. Your grandfather would probably applaud the effort. There are many people here who will be able to help. Mark "Nick" wrote in message news:1130104544.680589.110800@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > Wow, thanks for the replies & advice. > > I live in Edinburgh, Scotland, though the wire spools are currently in > London at my uncle's house. > > My grandfather lived in London. I was lucky enough to spend time with > up up until I was eighteen, when he died. He was fascinated by > technology and he built everything himself. He was apparently one of > the first to pick up television broadcasts from Crystal Palace in > London - with a converted oscilloscope CRT for a screen! My mother > remembers all the neighbours crowding around the tiny green screen > watching the broadcasts. He also built an electric organ, and more > recently an electric piano (from a design in Practical Electronics > magazine). At the very end of his life he was building a voice > synthesiser because his illness had taken away his voice. He was a > truly remarkable man. Goodness knows what he'd make of the wireless > laptop that I'm typing this on!! > > Ideally I'd like to obtain a wire recorder from somewhere, and recover > these recordings myself. My day job is electronics design (though > valves and the like are a bit beyond me!). My uncle was a metallurgist > specialising in the manufacture of wire. So we were hoping, with a bit > of help online, to manage this ourselves. I think there are about 20 > spools so it could be a long project! > > Mark, are you able to play the larger (3 3/4") spools? Which recorder > do you use? > > Thanks, Nick > Article: 324662 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Hagstar Subject: Schmaltons Ends at 13 Hundred- Oh Yeah, Won't Go Over 900 Bucks Hagstar Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 19:05:52 -0400 Message-ID: <11lo5qlqupftgb2@corp.supernews.com> No one but us cares about the veneer, the racked cabinet, or the bogus chassis, like I said- http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=6568695689&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT John H. Article: 324663 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Gary Tayman" References: <1130098781.935794.43600@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Wire recorders Message-ID: Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 23:14:46 GMT That was just a splice in the wire . . . -- Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical Sound Solutions For Classic Cars http://www.taymanelectrical.com "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.com> wrote in message news:PUS6f.345$ZA3.85661@monger.newsread.com... > you hiccupped an extra 'p' > > it's in the opening anyway : ) > > "Mark Oppat" wrote in message > news:r-udnezxTZvDacbeRVn-uw@comcast.com... >> We offer dubbing services here, along with my radio restoration and parts >> service. I have a wire recorder rigged with an direct audio connection >> to >> the head, I run that into a mic mixer, bump it up to aux level, then feed > it >> into my buddy's software for clean up and equalization. >> >> email me at mopppat at comcast dot net. >> >> Mark Oppat >> Antique Audio >> >> >> "Nick" wrote in message >> news:1130098781.935794.43600@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... >> > Hi. I'm looking for advice on recovering audio from some old wires >> > owned by my family. They appear to be the older 3 3/4" spools. Most of >> > the surviving recorders out there seem the use the newer 2 3/4" spools. >> > Does anyone have any experience of dealing with the larger spools? >> > >> > A local guy is looking into getting a Webster recorder working for me. >> > However, it takes the 2 3/4" spools. >> > >> > I'm particularly interested in recovering these recordings. They were >> > made by my grandfather, who built his own wire recorder (yes, really!) >> > and made recordings of his family. Sadly none of his equipment has >> > survived, but the spools have. >> > >> > Thanks, >> > Nick. >> > >> > >> >> >> > > Article: 324664 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: Painting bakelite Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 18:54:42 -0600 Message-ID: <13358-435C30D2-964@storefull-3258.bay.webtv.net> References: How could something be "not as good" and "much better" at the same time? Ron Ya got me there :-) Article: 324665 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: New Orthophonic Hi Fi, RCA model SHF-9 From: lherault@bu.edu Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 01:07:00 GMT Message-ID: <435c3307_5@newsfeed.slurp.net> Just picked up an RCA SHF-9 table top phonograph at a yard sale. It is in a suitcase-like case but is pretty heavy. It hums so I imagine it needs a new electrolytic cap. Anyone know what it takes? It has a single RCA jack (natch) and a switch that mentions stereo sound. I think it allows the phono speakers to be used as the second speaker. Anyone know for sure? What year might it have been made? Ron L Article: 324666 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: " Uncle Peter" References: <11lo5qlqupftgb2@corp.supernews.com> <1130116227.824258.178410@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Schmaltons Ends at 13 Hundred- Oh Yeah, Won't Go Over 900 Bucks Hagstar Message-ID: Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 21:16:32 -0400 "Paul Dietenberger" wrote in message news:1130116227.824258.178410@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > > > > What's bogus about the chassis? It says 12-S-232 right on it. Last time > I checked that was the 12-tube Walton chassis..... :^) > > Cabinets can be fixed. It'll never be original but it could be nice > again. But IMO the missing speaker cost the seller about $1500. > > Still overpriced at $1300 I think. But then maybe I just have different > sensibilities from other people. > > paul > It would be nice if the cabinet had a tag or stamp showing it was an 12S at one time, but the missing speaker probably means it was a poor forlorn 7J in an earlier life. Your right about the speaker, there are good subs that will pass in a 9S, but the 12S speaker is unique. These crazy prices kind of take the sting off what I paid for my 9S, which was as found and original. Pete Article: 324667 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Hagstar Subject: Re: Schmaltons Ends at 13 Hundred- Oh Yeah, Won't Go Over 900 Bucks Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 21:17:38 -0400 Message-ID: <11lodhmtgmutl16@corp.supernews.com> References: <11lo5qlqupftgb2@corp.supernews.com> <1130116227.824258.178410@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Paul Dietenberger wrote: > > What's bogus about the chassis? It says 12-S-232 right on it. Last time > I checked that was the 12-tube Walton chassis..... Didn't we agree it's a console chassis? Hence the missing speaker. John H. Article: 324668 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 21:19:15 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: New Orthophonic Hi Fi, RCA model SHF-9 References: <435c3307_5@newsfeed.slurp.net> Message-ID: lherault@bu.edu wrote: > Just picked up an RCA SHF-9 table top phonograph at a yard sale. It is in a > suitcase-like case but is pretty heavy. It hums so I imagine it needs a new > electrolytic cap. Anyone know what it takes? It has a single RCA jack > (natch) and a switch that mentions stereo sound. I think it allows the > phono speakers to be used as the second speaker. Anyone know for sure? > What year might it have been made? > > Ron L You can find the schematic here (from 1958 Beitmans). http://techpreservation.dyndns.org/schematics/RCA.htm GL, Bill Article: 324669 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Gary Tayman" Subject: Yet another dumb AK question Message-ID: Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 01:54:45 GMT Yes, I've got another dumb questions about the model 60. I've got a pilot lamp that says, 3.8v JAPAN. Obviously it's not original, but there is nothing in any of the literature that states what belongs in there. The filaments are 1.5, and there is a 2 ohm resistor in series with the lamp. Suggestion? -- Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical Sound Solutions For Classic Cars http://www.taymanelectrical.com Article: 324670 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.com> References: <1130077441.190181.234000@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> <1130119188.319463.136400@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Acme Electrical appartus, 8Mega Bites Message-ID: Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 02:04:07 GMT "retroteckh@aol.com" wrote in message news:1130119188.319463.136400@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com... > > retroteckh@aol.com wrote: > > http://retrotech.ca/Acme.pdf > > > No news is good news, > Acme's laywers haven't contacted me, yet. If they sent that damned coyote, it will never get there... Article: 324671 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.com> References: <11ln61inem3vd68@corp.supernews.com> <1130094126.995353.142730@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Orange Drops Message-ID: Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 02:09:31 GMT " Uncle Peter" wrote in message news:t4T6f.23129$fE5.10192@fed1read06... > > "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.com> wrote in message > news:CfS6f.342$ZA3.84961@monger.newsread.com... > > Wow, you just decreased the value of 80% of those things to garage sale > > levels ;-P > > > > Idiot. Subject: Re: Wire recorders Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 20:48:20 -0600 Message-ID: References: <1130098781.935794.43600@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1130104544.680589.110800@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <4wU6f.3021$HW5.1335@trnddc04> im sure some of you have heard this, but they were doing something similiar to play back sounds from clay jars that were spun on spinning wheels from thousands of years ago. apparantly if the conditions were right, a tool could leave a track that would transmit sounds. randy "Mark Robinson" wrote in message news:4wU6f.3021$HW5.1335@trnddc04... > Hi Nick, > > If you have EE experience, why not get ahold of a old Webster 80-8 or > similar unit and bring it back to life. You could probably modify it to > work with larger spools or, as was suggested, break the large ones down to > smaller standard sizes. If this was a home built unit, I wonder if the > recording speed was the same as commercial models? If not, this could be > corrected using software if you capture to a PC via a sound card. You > could > also try to modify the motor drive, but I'm not sure this is worth the > effort. As to the electronics, you should have no trouble getting up to > speed on tube/valve technology. You might even find that an old unit can > be > made to work with little effort. Mostly it will require that you replace > the paper and electrolytic caps and some mechanical work (lubrication and > worn rubber parts replacement). You could even cobble a modern solid > state > amplifier to interface to the magnetic pickup with a little effort. Your > grandfather would probably applaud the effort. There are many people here > who will be able to help. > > Mark > > "Nick" wrote in message > news:1130104544.680589.110800@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... >> Wow, thanks for the replies & advice. >> >> I live in Edinburgh, Scotland, though the wire spools are currently in >> London at my uncle's house. >> >> My grandfather lived in London. I was lucky enough to spend time with >> up up until I was eighteen, when he died. He was fascinated by >> technology and he built everything himself. He was apparently one of >> the first to pick up television broadcasts from Crystal Palace in >> London - with a converted oscilloscope CRT for a screen! My mother >> remembers all the neighbours crowding around the tiny green screen >> watching the broadcasts. He also built an electric organ, and more >> recently an electric piano (from a design in Practical Electronics >> magazine). At the very end of his life he was building a voice >> synthesiser because his illness had taken away his voice. He was a >> truly remarkable man. Goodness knows what he'd make of the wireless >> laptop that I'm typing this on!! >> >> Ideally I'd like to obtain a wire recorder from somewhere, and recover >> these recordings myself. My day job is electronics design (though >> valves and the like are a bit beyond me!). My uncle was a metallurgist >> specialising in the manufacture of wire. So we were hoping, with a bit >> of help online, to manage this ourselves. I think there are about 20 >> spools so it could be a long project! >> >> Mark, are you able to play the larger (3 3/4") spools? Which recorder >> do you use? >> >> Thanks, Nick >> > > Article: 324673 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Orange Drops From: k9uwaREMOVE@THISarrl.netSTUFF (John Goller, k9uwa) References: <11ln61inem3vd68@corp.supernews.com> <1130094126.995353.142730@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 02:50:54 GMT In article , philnelson@nospam.xyz says... > > >For example, a Sparton Bluebird is a valuable radio, but inside you'll find >a standard 5-tube set. > >Phil Nelson My Sparton Bluebird has Yellow Mylars in it!.... maybe a couple of Blue Dips... Now when I get around to doing up the 16 tuber zenith jr strat I will restuff the original shells... with yellow mylars.. John k9uwa Article: 324674 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Orange Drops From: k9uwaREMOVE@THISarrl.netSTUFF (John Goller, k9uwa) References: <11ln61inem3vd68@corp.supernews.com> <1130094126.995353.142730@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> <11lnql3ict1qme0@corp.supernews.com> Message-ID: Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 02:55:23 GMT In article , stephanie@gordsven.com.NOSPAM.COM says... > > >Yes yes. One of these days I'm going to sit down with a list of some of >the cap sellers on this board and think about placing orders with THEM >instead. :) >Stephanie Weil Hi Stephanie Your paying too much for individual caps and such particularily from AES ... Mark's prices are better.... and he doesn't hose you on the "Handling Charges" ... WE COULD ALL SEE HIS PRICES IF HE WOULD JUST GET THE WEBSITE UP AND RUNNING!........ John k9uwa Article: 324675 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "xrongor" Subject: Re: Wire recorders Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 20:59:12 -0600 Message-ID: References: <1130098781.935794.43600@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> "Stephanie Weil" wrote in message news:slrndlo4dn.f4d.stephanie@home3.gordsven.com... > In article <1130098781.935794.43600@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>, Nick > wrote: >> Hi. I'm looking for advice on recovering audio from some old wires >> owned by my family. They appear to be the older 3 3/4" spools. Most of >> the surviving recorders out there seem the use the newer 2 3/4" spools. >> Does anyone have any experience of dealing with the larger spools? > > I may be speaking out my behind....but is there perhaps any way you could > get some empty 2-3/4" spools and re-spool your recording-wires? > > You could probably just leave that as a last resort. im not sure i exactly understand how these spools work, but i was also thinking you could get/make a wider 2-3/4 spool than standard if the standard one was too small and you didnt want to break the wire. just tossing things out... randy Article: 324676 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Schmaltons Ends at 13 Hundred- Oh Yeah, Won't Go Over 900 Bucks Hagstar From: k9uwaREMOVE@THISarrl.netSTUFF (John Goller, k9uwa) References: <11lo5qlqupftgb2@corp.supernews.com> <1130116227.824258.178410@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 03:03:03 GMT In article <1130116227.824258.178410@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>, pdieten@yahoo.com says... > > >But IMO the missing speaker cost the seller about $1500. > > >paul > If the correct speaker had been there I would have been after it... without it as Paul and a couple others said... it is NOT ever going to be a 12 tuber Walton... John k9uwa Article: 324677 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Are Cannonball Headphones good ones? From: "Haggis" telus.net> References: <6igol1l2o4gggdmb8qglraeu7qevebkmga@4ax.com> Message-ID: Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 03:24:34 GMT On 23-Oct-2005, Blacksmith wrote: > I know where there is a set of Cannonball head phones that I could > purchase. Are they superior in any way to the many headphones I see > at flea markets, etc.? > .... > Blacksmith If you go by the price they fetch on the 'infamous auction' the short answer would have to be "no better". Bear in mind there are several models of that brand. I have a set of Cannonballs with aluminum earpiece housings - the "Empire" model. IIRC, I paid about $10.00 for them in the last year or so. They are "average" performers. Of many headphone sets I have, the best performers are the British "Sterling" brand - on crystal sets, of course. YMMV. Haggis. Article: 324678 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Local Antique Radio Repair and Sales, Lexington, KY From: Ron Ramirez References: Message-ID: Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 03:45:28 GMT That would be Terry Layman...Layman's Vintage Radios. Gary Tayman is in Florida. -- Ron Ramirez - Evansville, Indiana Visit PhilcoRadio.com at http://www.philcoradio.com/ and the new Philco Phorum at http://philcoradio.com/phpBB2/index.php "Theresa McCarty" wrote in news:FsednUuW8-TLp8HeRVn- 1g@qx.net: > Gary Tayman "Tayman's Vintage Radios" formerly on St.Margaret Drive. Article: 324679 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Buck Frobisher" Subject: Re: Acme Electrical appartus, 8Mega Bites Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 23:51:19 -0400 Message-ID: <11lomhsmv98b958@news.supernews.com> References: <1130077441.190181.234000@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> <1130119188.319463.136400@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> "retroteckh@aol.com" wrote in message news:1130119188.319463.136400@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com... > > retroteckh@aol.com wrote: >> http://retrotech.ca/Acme.pdf >> > No news is good news, > Acme's laywers haven't contacted me, yet. Just don't be surprised if Wile E. Coyote shows up at your door one day, angry! Article: 324680 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Scott W. Harvey" Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 23:50:47 -0700 Message-ID: References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> Bill wrote: > The explanation I heard given is that it would present more difficulty > for the potential shoe bomber to light his bomb with matches than with a > lighter and it would probably take repeated attempts and someone would > be more likely to notice that something fishy were happening in the seat > beside them. > > Ya gotta wonder about National Policy when this is the type of thought > process that rules the day. Its straight out of a Road Runner cartoon. Ever lit a match on an airplane in flight? I did, many years ago. It burns considerably faster and with a bigger "head" than on the ground. I'm not sure exactly why this is; I suspect the oxygen mixture is a bit rich in the pressurized cabin. Given that smoking is banned outright on all domestic flights (and was even before 9/11), It makes no sense to have any item capable of producing a flame on a plane anymore. And wouldn't a truly up-to-the-minute terrorist eschew anything that needed to be lit in favor of, say, plastic explosives which could be ignited with an electronic fuse? Rumor has it that it was tobacco industry lobbying that got matches permitted on airplanes again. It seems they wanted to accomodate the need for smokers to light up the moment they touch terra firma again (or so the thoery goes). -Scott Article: 324681 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Scott W. Harvey" Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 23:58:03 -0700 Message-ID: References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> Jeffrey D Angus wrote: > Well, it went about rather well. > > My boss and his partner were accused of building counterfeit radios > and selling them to a county police agency on a bid contract. > > That could have gotten extremely ugly if it had gone badly. > > My favorite, and final exchange with their lawyer: > "So, you have a differing opinion than our expert witness. > Could we agree to disagree?" > "No." > "Why?" > "Because your witness lied under oath and recanted his testimony. > He was wrong then, and he is wrong now." > "No further questions." > > So now, as a matter of case law, it's been decided that building > radios from parts, and or repairing and reselling them as used is > legal. (Not that I ever doubted it, but with the way courts and > corporations like to re-write common sense these days....) > Thank you, Jeff! It's good to see someone among us strike a blow for a freedom that most of us have taken for granted. I wonder if a transcription of the testimony will ever be made available online? It sounds like it would make an interesting and amusing read. -Scott Article: 324682 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Brenda Ann" Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 17:43:42 +0900 Message-ID: References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> "Scott W. Harvey" wrote in message news:dji08802l8v@news2.newsguy.com... > > Given that smoking is banned outright on all domestic flights (and was > even before 9/11), Not only that, but it is also banned on all international flights to and >from the US. Article: 324683 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 06:46:59 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> Message-ID: <6fe34$435cbba5$4232bd48$31903@COQUI.NET> Scott W. Harvey wrote: > > Rumor has it that it was tobacco industry lobbying that got matches > permitted on airplanes again. It seems they wanted to accomodate the > need for smokers to light up the moment they touch terra firma again (or > so the thoery goes). > > -Scott I can buy that. Could have just as easily been public outcry from the smokers although they really have no influence at TSA. -Bill Article: 324684 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 07:39:17 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: Orange Drops References: <11ln61inem3vd68@corp.supernews.com> <1130094126.995353.142730@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> <11lnql3ict1qme0@corp.supernews.com> Message-ID: <879c6$435cc7e7$4232bd48$1891@COQUI.NET> William Sommerwerck wrote: >>I personally prefer the look of the yellow-jackets, and since >>they're axial, they're sometimes easier to fit than an O-D. > > > Orange Drops (at least, those I've seen) have axial leads. > > If you bend them outwards :) -Bill Article: 324685 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: Orange Drops References: <11ln61inem3vd68@corp.supernews.com> <1130094126.995353.142730@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> <11lnql3ict1qme0@corp.supernews.com> <879c6$435cc7e7$4232bd48$1891@COQUI.NET> <-NWdneqWtMJwUcHeRVn-tg@comcast.com> Message-ID: <7p47f.2862$QM5.1093@tornado.socal.rr.com> Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 12:25:39 GMT William Sommerwerck wrote: > It's rather a "stretch" (ouch!) to consider them radial, when they're > positioned across the widest dimension. They're still radial. Radial | | Axial -- -- Jeff -- RESTRICTED AREA. Anyone intruding shall immediately become subject to the jurisdiction of military law. Intruders will be subject to lethal force, without warning, and on sight. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED under the Internal Security Act of 1950. Article: 324686 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Syl" References: <11ln61inem3vd68@corp.supernews.com> <1130094126.995353.142730@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> <11lnql3ict1qme0@corp.supernews.com> Subject: Re: Orange Drops Message-ID: <2A47f.27402$sJ5.647387@wagner.videotron.net> Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 08:37:30 -0400 "William Sommerwerck" a écrit dans le message de news: MrydneaWOfB2WcHeRVn-qw@comcast.com... > > I personally prefer the look of the yellow-jackets, and since > > they're axial, they're sometimes easier to fit than an O-D. > > Orange Drops (at least, those I've seen) have axial leads. > Orange drops are radial, not axial, unless you own a dictionary with a different definition of the word radial... Syl Article: 324687 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Syl" References: <11ln61inem3vd68@corp.supernews.com> Subject: Re: Orange Drops Message-ID: <4K47f.27634$sJ5.649032@wagner.videotron.net> Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 08:48:12 -0400 "Phil Nelson" a écrit dans le message de news: tqCdnWdHzp1yWsbeRVn-pg@giganews.com... > Don't you think they're much better than the rotten original paper caps? I > have used them in lots of non-precious radios & TVs and have no complaints. Orange drops are akward to use in point-to-point wiring electronic equipment because they are radial. Streching the legs outward may damage the component. The color turns me (and many others) off and the size complicate matters when using those in tight spaces. Yellow axial caps are the norm when recapping. Plus they are small enough to be used while restuffing caps. There is nothing wrong, electrically, to use orange drops though. Syl Article: 324688 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: Orange Drops Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 06:53:22 -0600 Message-ID: <24520-435CD942-874@storefull-3251.bay.webtv.net> References: <-NWdneqWtMJwUcHeRVn-tg@comcast.com> Bob gives quantity discounts and does NOT charge any shipping for the yellow caps . Dip your orange drops in chocolate ? Article: 324689 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.com> References: <11ln61inem3vd68@corp.supernews.com> <4K47f.27634$sJ5.649032@wagner.videotron.net> Subject: Re: Orange Drops Message-ID: <2l57f.368$ZA3.99195@monger.newsread.com> Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:29:34 GMT I'd like to be able to afford the round ones with juice inside, forget about the caps. "Syl" wrote in message news:4K47f.27634$sJ5.649032@wagner.videotron.net... > "Phil Nelson" a écrit dans le message de news: > tqCdnWdHzp1yWsbeRVn-pg@giganews.com... > > Don't you think they're much better than the rotten original paper caps? I > > have used them in lots of non-precious radios & TVs and have no > complaints. > > Orange drops are akward to use in point-to-point wiring electronic equipment > because they are radial. Streching the legs outward may damage the > component. > The color turns me (and many others) off and the size complicate matters > when > using those in tight spaces. Yellow axial caps are the norm when recapping. > Plus they > are small enough to be used while restuffing caps. There is nothing wrong, > electrically, to use orange drops though. > > Syl > > Article: 324690 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Brian Hill" References: <1130033078.532992.206520@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <%wT6f.17119$E17.13865@fe03.lga> Subject: Re: Painting bakelite Message-ID: <2y57f.15953$RG4.7724@fe05.lga> Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 08:43:25 -0500 "Bill" wrote in message news:b0f61$435c077b$4232bd92$15488@COQUI.NET... > Brian Hill wrote: > >> wrote in message >> news:1130033078.532992.206520@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... >> >>>I have a 1954 Emerson clock radio I've been doing some restoration work >>>on. The bakelite casing was broken and I repaired it using JB Weld. My >>>question is about paint. I found a color I'd like to use called "Moss >>>Green" by American Accents (the Rust-Oleum company), part thier >>>Heritage Color Collection. What preperations should I make to the >>>bakelite before painting it? Should I use primer? Any info is >>>appreciated. >>>Bryan Lord >>>Totalrod2 @ aol. com >>> >> >> >> AES has repair kits for bakelite I think? >> >> > That American Accent paint is pretty good. I did a radio once with it. > > As for primer...others have mentioned having your surface, particularly > the repaired area, as smooth as humanly possible with no dings or scratch > marks that might telegraph thru the paint. Although primer is not > required for the purpose of paint adhesion you might want/need it to hide > any defects that you can't seem to smooth out otherwise. > > GL, > Bill Any voids or crevices should be filled prior to painting. -- Regards B.H. Brian's Basement http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/6.htm Brian's Radio Universe http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/500.htm Article: 324691 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.com> Subject: Who is test posting from Tampa Bay Roadrunner in the binaries??? Message-ID: Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:52:23 GMT Is TB an emergency area? -- ~~~~~ If you think this is bad, the screenplay will be much worse... Article: 324692 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.com> References: Subject: Ahh, that's sorta figured our Message-ID: Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:04:40 GMT Nevermind "Steven Dinius_" <25@624.com> wrote in message news:rG57f.374$ZA3.99469@monger.newsread.com... > Is TB an emergency area? > > -- > ~~~~~ > If you think this is bad, the screenplay will be much worse... > > Article: 324693 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "radionutz" Subject: Philco 53-706 revisited Message-ID: Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 16:30:41 GMT Some time back I had several posts concerning questions about my Philco 53-706 clock-lamp-radio. Someone responded that there is a color photo of this radio in one of the radio books and that it was a picture of his radio. I have since forgotten who it was and what book it was in. I don't even remember what message source it was posted in. This one or radio forum or the news group. So if the posted sees this post please let me know what book the picture is in. I have looked all through my books and can't find it even though I know at the time that I do have that book but now for some reason it eludes me as to which one. THANKS, DON -- Check out my web site at: www.home.earthlink.net/~dmign/index.htm Article: 324694 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: Acme Electrical appartus, 8Mega Bites Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 17:02:52 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <1130077441.190181.234000@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> In "Warren Weber" writes: >"Jeffrey D Angus" wrote in message >news:npN6f.2220$Hs.62@tornado.socal.rr.com... >> >> I love my cable access. It took about 40 seconds to download. >Jeff .. My cable can eat your cable. 35 seconds. WW 27 seconds. DSL: gothicdigital.com>9# wget 'http://retrotech.ca/Acme.pdf' --12:54:09-- http://retrotech.ca/Acme.pdf => `Acme.pdf' Resolving retrotech.ca... 66.244.251.18 Connecting to retrotech.ca[66.244.251.18]:80... connected. HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK Length: 8,237,598 [application/pdf] 100%[====================================>] 8,237,598 418.10K/s ETA 00:00 12:54:36 (301.62 KB/s) - `Acme.pdf' saved [8237598/8237598] I cheated a bit, though: I did a name lookup on the host first so it'd be in my cache (I run my own nameserver). Ever notice how stalls on web page loads are usually during the resolver phase? Name lookups take time becuase of multiple connections. The connection setup time is what you're waiting for. Once a connection is established it's just like driving down the highway. -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 324695 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: AK-60 and Halloween Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 18:51:23 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: In "Gary Tayman" writes: >I'm curious to know if anyone else has ever tried something like this . . . There was a shoot at my house last week where the director crammed a bunch of my junk into one corner. Came out looking kinda cool: http://www.gothicdigital.com/misc/shoot/ Of course, every day's Halloween for us. :) If you want fog effects you can get smoke-in-a-can, "Professional Haze" this stuff was called. I never knew anything like that existed! Leaves a small bit of residue on stuff, though. Fog machines might be cleaner. -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 324696 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: Wire recorders Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 19:12:33 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <1130098781.935794.43600@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1130104544.680589.110800@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <4wU6f.3021$HW5.1335@trnddc04> <1130179947.814038.28420@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> In <1130179947.814038.28420@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> "toxcrusadr" writes: >I read that in a sci fi novel. I think it's an intriguing idea, but I >can't believe there would be enough acoustic power or (especially) >"resolution" using a stick in the clay, to get anything recognizable. >Imagine the noise and rumble of the spinning table! A few years back I saw an episode of one of those (Friendly) Aliens Amongst Us cheesy sci-fi shows where the Good Alien recovered a conversation from some oil paintings in the artist's apartment. Fun idea, but, no, can't see how that would work. Inkjet printer for sound? :) -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 324697 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Randy or Sherry Guttery Subject: Re: Acme Electrical appartus, 8Mega Bites References: <1130077441.190181.234000@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:55:02 -0500 Tim Mullen wrote: > In "Warren Weber" writes: > > >>"Jeffrey D Angus" wrote in message >>news:npN6f.2220$Hs.62@tornado.socal.rr.com... >> >>>I love my cable access. It took about 40 seconds to download. > > >>Jeff .. My cable can eat your cable. 35 seconds. WW > > > 27 seconds. DSL: 22 Seconds BellSouth DSL Ultra... So who'll be the SA @ 8 Seconds w/ T1? -- randy guttery A Tender Tale - a page dedicated to those Ships and Crews so vital to the United States Silent Service: http://tendertale.com Article: 324698 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: Acme Electrical appartus, 8Mega Bites Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 20:50:51 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <1130077441.190181.234000@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> In Randy or Sherry Guttery writes: >22 Seconds BellSouth DSL Ultra... I get my DSL from Covad, and it's provisioned for 6 down, 1.5 up, so I guess that's Ultra, or whatever. >So who'll be the SA ? The first definiton that dict found was: n : Nazi militia created by Hitler in 1921 that helped him to power but was eclipsed by the SS after 1943 [syn: {Sturmarbeiteilung}, {Storm Troops}] But I don't think that's what you meant. Systems Administrator? > @ 8 Seconds w/ T1? Not unless T1's have gotten a lot faster. :) You'll note in my last post an average rate of over 300KB/s, bursting to over 400KB/s. That's double a T1 right there. But there's more to it than that. (And this isn't just a response to Randy, more general info) Remember that backbone I keep yammering about? It really exists. I did the same download at work over a T3 (45Mb/s link) and it took 23 seconds. There's only so fast you're going to go to some points. A lot depends on the route, server load, path symmetry (are inbound and outbound packets subject to the same latency?) etc. etc. IP ain't like radio. There's a LOT of back-n-forth going on. -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 324699 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: AK-60 and Halloween Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 22:36:48 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: In Tom Adkins writes: >Fog machines aren't any cleaner. They also leave residue on everything, >not a lot though. I think the "fog juice" is an ethylene glycol mixture >if I'm not mistaken. Sounds right. The residue was kind of greasy. Ergo, I'm assuming the spray bombs are the same stuff. >The smoke in a can sounds pretty cool. Where is it available? Dunno where the DP got it, I'll ask him when I see him again. It really did say "Professional Haze" on the can -- there was a joke on the set about not being for amateurs. :) I would've thought any prop shop would have it, but doing a quick search didn't come up with anything. Although planetdj.com has all kinds of fun stuff, including scents for your fog machines, and... snow machines! Who knew? -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 324700 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: John Bachman Subject: Dual dry electroytic? Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 18:45:43 -0500 Message-ID: I just started recapping a Grunow 1291. The parts list has a "dual 12mfd, 25V" electrolytic capacitor. At that location in the unit is a rectangular block covered with wax similar to that on the paper caps. The label on the component says 12 - 25, I assume 12 mfd, 25 volts. It has two leads, one labeled "+" plus there is a solder tab on one of the rivets that attach it to the chassis. That may just be a convienent chassis ground connection. What do I have here? One cap or two? If two, how are they connected? TIA John . Article: 324701 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jim Adney Subject: Re: OT: IRS looking at PayPal customers..... Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 17:51:03 -0500 Message-ID: <2unql1d8gec9jomkhsd9p0t66kvro58sjk@4ax.com> References: <6cea0$43586239$4232bd51$13710@COQUI.NET> On Sun, 23 Oct 2005 23:50:47 -0700 "Scott W. Harvey" wrote: >Ever lit a match on an airplane in flight? I did, many years ago. It >burns considerably faster and with a bigger "head" than on the ground. >I'm not sure exactly why this is; I suspect the oxygen mixture is a bit >rich in the pressurized cabin. Since the air inside the cabin is just outside air, brought in and pressurized, the oxygen concentration should be the same as outside, which should be pretty much the same as on the ground. The question of cabin pressure came up here once, so a friend brought along his mountain climbing altimeter on a flight we once took together. I don't remember the exact details, but the inside pressure seemed to follow the outside pressure as we climbed, until we got to some altitude. After that, the cabin pressure held constant while the plane continued to climb. I believe the cabin pressure leveled off and held steady at a pressure corresponding to somewhere in the 5000-8000 ft range. So it's really rather thin. Could your in-flight match experience have something to do with being in a bit of a draft? - ----------------------------------------------- Jim Adney jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, WI 53711 USA ----------------------------------------------- Article: 324702 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jim Adney Subject: Re: Orange Drops Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 17:51:08 -0500 Message-ID: References: <11ln61inem3vd68@corp.supernews.com> <1130094126.995353.142730@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> <11lnql3ict1qme0@corp.supernews.com> <879c6$435cc7e7$4232bd48$1891@COQUI.NET> <-NWdneqWtMJwUcHeRVn-tg@comcast.com> <7p47f.2862$QM5.1093@tornado.socal.rr.com> On Mon, 24 Oct 2005 12:25:39 GMT Jeffrey D Angus wrote: > > >William Sommerwerck wrote: >> It's rather a "stretch" (ouch!) to consider them radial, when they're >> positioned across the widest dimension. > >They're still radial. > >Radial | | > >Axial -- -- Jeff's right here. Think of axial as meaning along the axis. Radial can be a little harder to understand, especially with some package shapes, but it comes from thinking of a capacitor as a cylinder, If the leads come out the opposite ends, in line with each other they are axial, or "on axis." If they are arranged to point out in the direction of the radius of the cylinder then they are radial. This is basically how orange drops are made. This got transferred to any lead arrangement where the leads were parallel (but not coaxial). So the leads on tantalum teardrop caps are considered radial, even though there is no cylinder here and no clear radius, just two leads that come out parallel. The same thing happens with alum electrolytics with both leads on the same end. Neither lead is on axis so this arrangement is not called axial. The two leads ARE parallel, however, so by default they came to be called radial, even though they do not point in the direction of the radius. - ----------------------------------------------- Jim Adney jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, WI 53711 USA ----------------------------------------------- Article: 324703 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 19:17:30 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: Dual dry electroytic? References: Message-ID: <4de32$435d6b8e$4232be49$17199@COQUI.NET> John Bachman wrote: > I just started recapping a Grunow 1291. The parts list has a "dual > 12mfd, 25V" electrolytic capacitor. At that location in the unit is a > rectangular block covered with wax similar to that on the paper caps. > The label on the component says 12 - 25, I assume 12 mfd, 25 volts. > It has two leads, one labeled "+" plus there is a solder tab on one of > the rivets that attach it to the chassis. That may just be a > convienent chassis ground connection. > > What do I have here? One cap or two? If two, how are they connected? > > TIA > > John > . There's a note in the parts list just after the dual cap that says NEW and its a 12u/25v single section cap. I can only find one on the schematic (at the 6C5). So maybe they made a change? The neg is at chassis gnd and since you have two leads your can may not be at negative. I guess if one of the leads goes to the chassis then the problem is solved. Otherwise, I dunno. -Bill From adouglasatgis.net Sat Oct 29 13:08:30 EDT 2005 Article: 324704 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Alan Douglas Newsgroups: rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Wire recorders Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 19:08:29 -0400 Organization: http://newsguy.com Lines: 21 Message-ID: References: <1130098781.935794.43600@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1130158375.927023.281150@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> <1130188355.779483.97650@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: p-130.newsdawg.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.92/16.572 Path: news1.isis.unc.edu!canoe.uoregon.edu!hammer.uoregon.edu!logbridge.uoregon.edu!pln-w!spln!lex!extra.newsguy.com!newsp.newsguy.com!news4 Xref: news1.isis.unc.edu rec.antiques.radio+phono:324704 Hi, It seems to me that magnetic information could be recovered from wire at a much slower rate, with something like a Hall-effect sensor, stored on a computer hard drive, and played back at any desired speed. This would be much safer than running old wire at high speed through a traditional playback head. The reason I'm interested, is that I have several 6" diameter spools of wire, from a circa-1912 Telegraphone, and I'm darned curious what's on them (if anything). I have the Telegraphone too, but it's not in running order, and not likely to be, without serious modifications that I don't want to make. I bought this gizmo at an AWA meet a few years back: just luck that I happened to see it sitting on the asphalt before anyone else asked about it. Does anyone know just how information is stored on a wire? Where are the magnetic poles, how long (assuming they're lengthwise along the wire), how strong, and what sort of sensor would be needed to read them? Someone must have tried this before. Alan From adouglasatgis.net Sat Oct 29 13:08:30 EDT 2005 Article: 324705 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Alan Douglas Newsgroups: rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: AK-60 and Halloween Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 19:11:05 -0400 Organization: http://newsguy.com Lines: 6 Message-ID: References: NNTP-Posting-Host: p-551.newsdawg.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.92/16.572 Path: news1.isis.unc.edu!arclight.uoregon.edu!hammer.uoregon.edu!logbridge.uoregon.edu!pln-w!spln!rex!extra.newsguy.com!newsp.newsguy.com!news4 Xref: news1.isis.unc.edu rec.antiques.radio+phono:324705 > I think the "fog juice" is an ethylene glycol mixture >>if I'm not mistaken. Bad news for pets, yes? Alan From adouglasatgis.net Sat Oct 29 13:08:30 EDT 2005 Article: 324706 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Alan Douglas Newsgroups: rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Dual dry electroytic? Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 19:23:43 -0400 Organization: http://newsguy.com Lines: 11 Message-ID: References: NNTP-Posting-Host: p-355.newsdawg.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.92/16.572 Path: news1.isis.unc.edu!arclight.uoregon.edu!hammer.uoregon.edu!logbridge.uoregon.edu!pln-w!spln!lex!extra.newsguy.com!newsp.newsguy.com!news3 Xref: news1.isis.unc.edu rec.antiques.radio+phono:324706 Hi, >What do I have here? One cap or two? If two, how are they connected? The parts list says dual, but I see only one section used, as a cathode bypass on the first audio tube. I'd assume the second section is not connected, though it might have been parallelled. Ground is the lug. Any small modern electrolytic will work (doesn't have to be 25V). Alan Article: 324707 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: AK-60 and Halloween Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 23:41:39 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: In Alan Douglas writes: >> I think the "fog juice" is an ethylene glycol mixture >>>if I'm not mistaken. > Bad news for pets, yes? Seriously? The only pet in the house now is my ex's tarantula, and it didn't seem to faze her. I've never thought about it, though. I'd assumed if it's reasonably safe for humans it oughta be okay for other mammals. It's not chocolate after all, or any other kind of complex hydrocarbon. What would make it bad for critters? -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 324708 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 20:04:32 -0400 From: Bill Subject: Re: AK-60 and Halloween References: Message-ID: <68341$435d7692$4232be49$13362@COQUI.NET> Tim Mullen wrote: > In Alan Douglas writes: > > >>>I think the "fog juice" is an ethylene glycol mixture >>> >>>>if I'm not mistaken. > > >> Bad news for pets, yes? > > > Seriously? The only pet in the house now is my ex's tarantula, > and it didn't seem to faze her. I've never thought about it, though. > I'd assumed if it's reasonably safe for humans it oughta be okay > for other mammals. It's not chocolate after all, or any other kind > of complex hydrocarbon. What would make it bad for critters? > Isn't ethylene glycol what is in anti-freeze and tastes sweet so animals tend to lick it up? -Bill