Subject: glowbugs V1 #247
glowbugs Sunday, March 1 1998 Volume 01 : Number 247
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 1998 23:18:24 -0500
From: Glenn Finerman <glennfin@mjet.com>
Subject: Open up that xtal case
Someone asked about how to open-up the holders that
contain the 3579 colorburst xtals. (BA / GB freq)
I've recently been sucessful in opening up some surplus
xtals in the 6900 kc range to grind them up to the 40mtr
CW band. I forget what the holders are called (about half
the size of an HC6-U holder) but the method I used
involves using a Dremel tool with a "cut-off wheel"
Place the holder in a vise (not too tight!) with the leads
end sticking out a little. Use the cutoff wheel to make a cut
around the outside of the holder just above the solder seal
on the can. Finish one side then flip the xtal around in the vise
to complete the cut around the can. It helps to brace your arm
fully on the bench for stability and hold the Dremel with both hands.
I'm not sure how well this will work with the tiny holders used on
the 3579 rocks, but I'm going to try it this weekend. Once you
have removed the actual xtal, you can place it in a leftover FT-243
holder with the plates and spring. (will try that too!!)
I'm hearing the BA / GB gang right now but they seem to be
a bit lower in freq than 3579. Must have applied that
pencil lead!!....I'll post the results of my experiment.
Don't forget to listen a little higher in freq for those of us
who haven't applied the "number 2" trick.
See you on 3579.......
73.....................Glenn NA2DX (formerly N2BJG)
glennfin@mjet.com
--------------------- WANTED ------------------------
CW Filter for Collins 75S-3B
Drake 2C with 2CQ
R-648/ARR-41 Receiver
ART-13
Pierce Simpson "Simba SSB" CB radio,
Browning Golden Eagle MK II
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 1998 23:18:54 -0500
From: Glenn Finerman <glennfin@mjet.com>
Subject: Heavy duty bandswitch?
Hello fellow anchorites and glowbuggies...
Does anybody have an extra single pole, ceramic 6, 7 or 8 position
heavy duty "bandswitch" they would be willing to part with? please?
I need one for a tube amp project I'm working on. Will pay cash or
exchange parts / tubes. What you need??
Thanks folks!!
73.....................Glenn NA2DX (formerly N2BJG)
glennfin@mjet.com
--------------------- WANTED ------------------------
CW Filter for Collins 75S-3B
Drake 2C with 2CQ
R-648/ARR-41 Receiver
ART-13
Pierce Simpson "Simba SSB" CB radio,
Browning Golden Eagle MK II
Date: Sat, 28 Feb 1998 20:57:34 -0600
From: George Humphrey <gah@koyote.com>
Subject: FS: Dynamotors
Ladies and Gents,
I have a small supply of AN/ARC-4X dynamotors that are a mix
of New Old Stock and Reconditioned Old Stock. These units are
supposed to work with AN/ARC-1, AN/ARC-4 & AN/ARC-12
radios. They are dual input 12 or 24VDC and are rated at output of
360 VDC @ 135mA. I also have new mating connectors for these
units which are 8 pin Cinch Jones blade type connectors. I will sell
these units at $20 each plus shipping from 75440 until they are
either gone, or no one else wants them. I can either ship without
opening the original packing and you take your chance, or I will
open and test them for you, whatever you prefer. I have opened
three and two were NOS and the other was reconditioned. All
three worked great. Please contact me via e-mail at
gah@koyote.com
73s George KC5WBV
Date: Sun, 01 Mar 1998 00:59:03 -0500
From: Glenn Finerman <glennfin@mjet.com>
Subject: Heavy duty bandswitch?
Hello fellow anchorites and glowbuggies...
Does anybody have an extra single pole, ceramic 6, 7 or 8 position
heavy duty "bandswitch" they would be willing to part with? please?
I need one for a tube amp project I'm working on. Will pay cash or
exchange parts / tubes. What you need??
Thanks folks!!
73.....................Glenn NA2DX (formerly N2BJG)
glennfin@mjet.com
--------------------- WANTED ------------------------
CW Filter for Collins 75S-3B
Drake 2C with 2CQ
R-648/ARR-41 Receiver
ART-13
Pierce Simpson "Simba SSB" CB radio,
Browning Golden Eagle MK II
End of glowbugs V1 #247
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