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Restoring Aluminum Knobs
I've always thought that knurled aluminum knobs were a high-class option for radio gear, and while they are more durable than plastic they do accumulate tarnish, corrosion, and grunge from dirty fingers over the years and start to look poor. Fortunately it is easy to restore them to a new attractive appearance using a bead blaster. Mine is a Harbor Frei... READ MORE |
ranickels 04/29/2021 |
Technical |
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Replacing C-frame fans
It's not often that you can buy a replacement part for a vintage transmitter or amplifier off the shelf at the home improvement store, but this is one example. And since it's not a perfect drop-in replacement, here's now I adapted a new Broan-Nutone BP-27 bathroom-kitchen exhaust replacement fan to fit into a Johnson Desk Kilowatt. These small shaded-... READ MORE |
ranickels 04/23/2021 |
Technical |
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My SWR Dilemma
When I got my Novice license in the fall of 1965, my dad had also decided that as long as he was taking me to the classes at Blue Valley Amateur Radio Club in Seward, Nebraska, he might as well try for his license too. I was fortunate that not only were my parents supportive of my ham radio interest, but my dad could build anything. So the first thing ... READ MORE |
ranickels 04/13/2021 |
Vintage Ham Radio |
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The WRL Duo-Bander 84
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ranickels 03/27/2021 |
Vintage Ham Radio |
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The Jelectro QRO 60
After the conclusion of World War II, there were only about 300 radio amateurs in Japan. In the year 1952, the JARL reported that only 30 provisional licenses were granted. Realizing the value of ham radio in developing a technological workforce, Japan introduced its entry level Class 4 licence in 1959 - it would prove to be the world's... READ MORE |
ranickels 03/24/2021 |
Vintage Ham Radio |
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The NBC Chimes
Every radio aficionado can recognize at least three notes of music: G-E-C - the famous NBC chimes! In fact there is so much history about the chimes it deserves it's own website, and someone has put a great deal of effort into creating one: The NBC Chimes Museum A Celebration Of Old–Time Radio’s Most Famous Signature CLICK HERE TO VISI... READ MORE |
ranickels 03/20/2021 |
Historic |
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The Codar AT-5
For many years I have wanted to add this cute little AM transmitter to my collection, but since it was never sold in the US, the number that came up for sale were few and far between. And there was usually a buddy waiting in line, or a reluctance for UK sellers to bother with the hassle of shipping to their former colony when local bu... READ MORE |
ranickels 03/20/2021 |
Vintage Ham Radio |
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Christmas Wishbooks
How many got their start in radio with a Christmas gift? And how many times did it come from the Sears or Mongomery Ward "Christmas Wishbook"? Mine did. ..the little crystal radio in the upper right? Didn't work very well but was really cool!  READ MORE
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ranickels 03/06/2021 |
Historic |
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Restoring the B&W 850 Plate Inductor
The B&W 850 is a kilowatt-rated tank assembly that was used in the company's linear amplifiers and sold as a component for many years. Unfortunately most of the plastics available were not capable of surviving for 50-70 years and thus have deteriorated to the point they no longer support the coil turns properly and must be repaired. Here's a typical example fr... READ MORE |
ranickels 02/28/2021 |
Technical |
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Lakeshore Industries and the Phasemasters
Lakeshore Industries of Manitowoc WI was an early follower of Wes Schum and Central Electronics to supply single sideband transmitters to early adopters of the new mode in the mid-1950s. Both companies used the phasing method developed by Don Norgaard at General Electric and made popular through articles in QST, CQ, and GE Ham News. |
ranickels 02/26/2021 |
Vintage Ham Radio |
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