Article: 330775 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Mike Schultz" References: Subject: Re: HELP, Still need a 8" platter Message-ID: Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 12:21:30 GMT I have a platter, but it needs to be reflocked. Would that help? Yours if you pay shipping. -- Mike Schultz "Mark Oppat" wrote in message news:Nbqdnc-wJc4M2GTenZ2dnUVZ_tKdnZ2d@comcast.com... > Still need a 8" platter for a cheap 1940 era Detrola made Truetone > radio/phono. No changer. > > it drops on to a tapered spindle. Check your junk pile stuff. this phono > motor was probably used in other cheaper models of that era. > > Also, still need a '41 era Philco Beam of Light arm. > > Mark Oppat > > > Article: 330776 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Hagstar" Subject: Re: My Aching Back Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 08:09:16 -0500 Message-ID: <11vjfs0h7e9itb0@corp.supernews.com> References: <11vi44k3gea1i2a@corp.supernews.com> <11vi77qc2f8d70a@corp.supernews.com> I planned to get another 16B tombstone, but instead you'll be happy to know now I'm keeping mine. The other two will get sold somehow- I don't make a habit of though of having too many radios around that have exactly the same chassis. John H. " Uncle Peter" wrote in message news:hbaKf.11118$2c4.4535@dukeread11... > > BTW, breaks my heart to see you selling those BiG Philcos. I have most > versions of the 16B tabletops, including the cathedral, and the 116 > tombstone. > The cathedral could go, but the others are keepers. Article: 330777 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Lou deGonzague Subject: Re: OT -- Gas grille problem -- maybe not OT References: <57iKf.32573$Jd.24625@newssvr25.news.prodigy.net> Message-ID: Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 13:09:39 GMT I have a Weber and use it year round. It also has the flavor bars which seem to work very good to prevent flare ups. There is a safety valve that will prevent the gas from coming on full blast if the burner controls are left open and the tank turned on. What you have to do is turn the tank off. Now turn off the burner controls. You must have them in the off position when you open the tank valve. Wait 5 seconds then open your burner valve and hit the igniter. You should now have the full flame and cook a dog in 5 mins. Carter, K8VT wrote: > Gary Tayman wrote: > >> My wife had to work late this evening. When she finally arrived home, >> she opened the refrigerator, pulled out some hot dogs, and asked if I >> could grille them. >> >> Now -- yes indeed, I live in Sarasota where it's 80 degrees out, so >> outdoor grilling isn't a problem. But what IS a problem is the grille >> itself. My old grille was getting pretty ragged, and I ended up >> having to get rid of all my gas bottles because it's now illegal to >> fill them. A birthday was coming up so my parents brought over a >> brand new gas grille. What a treat -- not! >> >> There are no lava rocks, and I can no longer add mequite chips, as it >> all has been replaced with some sort of "flavor plate" or whatever. >> Essentially it doesn't do half the job the older one did. Those hot >> dogs -- well, I just finished dinner and it's after 11pm. I thought >> I'd be eating them for breakfast! > > You said "brand new". If it was the first time you used it, any chance > of operator error or a defect right out of the box? Lava rocks or not, > you would think you could turn the flame up high enough to carbonized > the dogs in 10 minutes... > > Carter in Michigan, where the wind chill is ten below and grilling > season is a long way off. :-( Article: 330778 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Gary Tayman" References: <57iKf.32573$Jd.24625@newssvr25.news.prodigy.net> Subject: Re: OT -- Gas grille problem -- maybe not OT Message-ID: Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 13:20:27 GMT No, actually I've been using it for several months now. It's amazing -- certain meats cook fairly fast, others take an eternity, and the leaner it is, the longer it takes. I suppose on the older types, the juice drips down and "lights up" the lava rocks; on this one it just doesn't seem to get hot enough even though there's plenty of fire. My daughter's boyfriend's dad owns a store that sells those Green Eggs. Although a bit pricey, they do a great job and they come in some fairly nice enclosures with tables, racks, etc. Bear in mind that my grille, as with his, is not totally outdoors but on the lanai. When grilling I make sure the screens are open; the cross-ventilation blows out the smoke. But the Eggs are charcoal -- which means instead of spending an hour cooking, I spend an hour getting it hot. Plus there's the ashes, etc. Still, I think people are migrating back to those because of the problems with the newer gas grilles. -- Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical Sound Solutions For Classic Cars http://www.taymanelectrical.com "Carter, K8VT" wrote in message news:57iKf.32573$Jd.24625@newssvr25.news.prodigy.net... > Gary Tayman wrote: > >> My wife had to work late this evening. When she finally arrived home, >> she opened the refrigerator, pulled out some hot dogs, and asked if I >> could grille them. >> >> Now -- yes indeed, I live in Sarasota where it's 80 degrees out, so >> outdoor grilling isn't a problem. But what IS a problem is the grille >> itself. My old grille was getting pretty ragged, and I ended up having >> to get rid of all my gas bottles because it's now illegal to fill them. >> A birthday was coming up so my parents brought over a brand new gas >> grille. What a treat -- not! >> >> There are no lava rocks, and I can no longer add mequite chips, as it all >> has been replaced with some sort of "flavor plate" or whatever. >> Essentially it doesn't do half the job the older one did. Those hot >> dogs -- well, I just finished dinner and it's after 11pm. I thought I'd >> be eating them for breakfast! > > You said "brand new". If it was the first time you used it, any chance of > operator error or a defect right out of the box? Lava rocks or not, you > would think you could turn the flame up high enough to carbonized the dogs > in 10 minutes... > > Carter in Michigan, where the wind chill is ten below and grilling season > is a long way off. :-( Article: 330779 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Lyndell Scott" References: <1140394758.791652.224310@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <_rCdnQYojdX7oWTeRVn-iw@bresnan.com> Subject: Re: How do you glue veneer? Message-ID: <6yjKf.1631$%m4.1260@newssvr33.news.prodigy.com> Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 13:32:50 GMT One reason I dislike contact cement is that one has to be so careful not to let the surfaces come in contact with each other before the veneer has been positioned. This requires using something to keep the surfaces separated while the veneer is positioned and then removing the separators, hoping the veneer is in the correct position. A mistake requires using a solvent to re-desolve the contact cement to start the process over again. With the iron on method the veneer can be positioned precisely before applying heat. BTW the same iron on method can be used for grille cloth. I use it or spray on contact cement depending on the situation. In this case whether using carpenter's glue or contact cement the glue is only applied to the wood or cardboard surface or it will bleed through the fabric. -- Lyndell Scott Audio Antiques http://home.flash.net/~lfscott/ Article: 330780 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: GR 1310B what is it for ? Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 06:37:33 -0700 Message-ID: <28616-43F9C61D-2755@storefull-3233.bay.webtv.net> GR 1310 B Oscillator . http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/ken123/8b779be4.jpg What is this for . how can it be used ? I cannot read tiny manual print on my monitor or download with webtv . Thanks . Article: 330781 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Rune" References: <1140211989.472562.279990@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Watch your local Radio Shack Message-ID: Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 13:48:11 GMT I just _wish_ the ones near here had #47 bulbs and adapters in stock. The last 4 times I needed them I had to drive 2 counties over to get them. 7 RS's here and only one stocks the stuff. Since they condemned the parts to a cabinet they seldom have bulbs in stock anymore. Asking the manager just results in putdowns about how it doesn't pay to have the stuff or an offer to order it from another store. They used to have a whole wall of adapters and cables. Now they just have a little row in a corner. I needed a mini-stereo (walkman headphone) to two RCA cord and they had mono to two RCA, no stereo plugs if you wanted to change it, no 1/4" stereo to 2 RCA, etc. No way of getting there. I ended up getting one at Wal-Mart. Last cable I looked for there was a RCA video/audio cable. They wanted $25.00 for it. Had two sizes: Too Short and Too Long. Got it elsewhere for $7.00 Batteries are back to Wal-Mart selection. AA, AAA, C, D. 9V, a few coin types, and some cordless and cell phone types. Need anything else and it's a special order. Many more stories in that vein. The problem is that they can't decide what niche to focus on and don't stick with it. They were the computer place, then the home theater place, then the battery store, then cell phones. One nice thing they do have is their website. It tracks inventory at the stores. Look up a piece and it tells you what stores have it/don't have it. Saves a lot of hopping around/gas. Phone is useless with them. I'll watch for their announcements, hit the site, and make a list of what to save. Ray "Ken Scharf" wrote in message news:RZ0Kf.48646$697.33032@bignews3.bellsouth.net... > Well they are the only place in town when you need a few #47 bulbs NOW. > They also have all the various combos of adapter plugs when you need > to do something like use stereo earphones with a portable TV (mono), > or share a walkman with two sets of earphones, or connect the 1/8" > stereo output of your computer audio card to your stereo (rca plugs). > > BTW does anybody still call "phono" plugs "RCA", and auto antenna > connectors "Motorola" plugs? Or is my age showing? Article: 330782 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Gary Tayman" Subject: Needles Message-ID: <2PjKf.3407$JR6.1939@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net> Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 13:50:54 GMT For all you audiophiles and vinyl (and shellac) specialists: Since I've wanted to pick up a good needle anyway, and since I'll soon be sifting through stacks of 78's from that truckload of stuff, I'm now on the hunt for a good 78 rpm needle. I have two Stanton STR8-80 turntables, one equipped with a 500 and the other with a 520 cartridge. For the nit -pickers, it's really not a 500, but a 500 ES mkII V15 XP Series 7 type 4 X12, or some such nonsense. Same with the 520. Before purchasing I'll have to go out and check the exact numbers on the cartridges. In any case I've been told that Stanton has discontinued the 78 needles, so I did a little Internet surfing to see what different outfits have to offer -- and found hardly anything. So -- next stop was trusty Garage-A-Records. For the Stanton 500 (I think the suffixes match mine) they show three grades of 78 needles. The first is a "general purpose" which is a 3 mil round, that goes for $35. The next is a 2.7 mil round that's about $60. The third is an elliptical, that's rated "for all electrical and most acoustical, Edison Diamond Disks, and 16" transcriptions." This one lists for $140, but goes for the sale price of $130. Now my question: what's the difference? These records were originally designed for 3 mil needles if I'm not mistaken, so what's the advantage of a 2.7? And then there's elliptical. I've always thought the advantage of an elliptical is better high-frequency tracking; the groove of a high-pitched tone might look like a caterpillar and an ellipse might track it more precisely, but that same caterpillar on an LP would look more like an Olympic slalom on a 78. I'm tempted to go with the $60 needle because it's the "deluxe" one while the $35 version is the "cheap" one. But is there really a difference, or are we splitting hairs? Of course, if someone has a better solution in the form of a cartridge/needle for playing 78's, I'm not against picking up another headshell and getting a cartridge. -- Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical Sound Solutions For Classic Cars http://www.taymanelectrical.com Article: 330783 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Rune" References: <1140211989.472562.279990@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <1140222384.294158.109460@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> <43F8CF1E.ED0CFABB@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: Watch your local Radio Shack Message-ID: Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 13:59:51 GMT Exactly. But they still carried a wide variety of stuff for decades. Their new catalog used to be like the toy catalog when we were kids. Eagerly awaited and snapped up. Then they didn't want to be held to it. Now... Now they put all their apples in one cart and jump to some other exclusive when that doesn't work. No variety, no fall-back. It's cell phones or bust. They don't even support stuff they sold a year or so ago. I don't know how many times I've overheard "We don't carry that stuff anymore. Go somewhere else." Not a way to build business. You shouldn't teach your customers to go elsewhere. Ray "Michael A. Terrell" wrote in message news:43F8CF1E.ED0CFABB@earthlink.net... > Rune wrote: >> >> I was going through some old stuff a few weeks back and came across an >> OLD >> Radio Shack flyer. Back before they had stores everywhere and when even >> Lafayette and Allied were mail order. They carried unbelievable stuff. >> Air >> compressors, generators, even rifles! Then they started spreading out and >> making their inventory homogenous. >> >> It looks like we've come full circle. Mail order, regional stores, local >> stores, useless stores, no special order, back to mail order. > > > They started out as a ham radio and electronic surplus business. > When they started to open stores they had to have a steady inventory to > draw in the average person on the street, and enough to keep the shelves > and hooks full. You can't do that with surplus. > > > -- > Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to > prove it. > Member of DAV #85. > > Michael A. Terrell > Central Florida Article: 330784 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: " Uncle Peter" References: <57iKf.32573$Jd.24625@newssvr25.news.prodigy.net> Subject: Re: OT -- Gas grille problem -- maybe not OT Message-ID: <2fkKf.12696$2c4.2735@dukeread11> Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 09:20:42 -0500 "Lou deGonzague" wrote in message news:ncjKf.10116$Zl1.9357@twister.nyroc.rr.com... > I have a Weber and use it year round. It also has the flavor bars which > seem to work very good to prevent flare ups. There is a safety valve > that will prevent the gas from coming on full blast if the burner > controls are left open and the tank turned on. What you have to do is > turn the tank off. Now turn off the burner controls. You must have them > in the off position when you open the tank valve. Wait 5 seconds then > open your burner valve and hit the igniter. You should now have the full > flame and cook a dog in 5 mins. > I have a Weber, too. And what Lou says about the new propane tanks is true! My grill went into the low heat mode, and it took a bit too get the gas working like it should. Can you look at the burners to verify they are all lit with full flame? Pete Article: 330785 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Lyndell Scott" References: <1140394758.791652.224310@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <_rCdnQYojdX7oWTeRVn-iw@bresnan.com> <6yjKf.1631$%m4.1260@newssvr33.news.prodigy.com> Subject: Re: How do you glue veneer? Message-ID: Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 14:47:00 GMT Searching the web for a veneer specific PVA mentioned by John, I came across this site that also explains the process http://www.oakwoodveneer.com/tips/ironon.html . My technique differs a little in that I use a spreader, either my finger or a putty knife to apply the glue. Found this works better from my experience than just brushing it on. I only apply on coat to each surface and do not thin it. Again, found this works better in my experience than thinning or applying more than one coat. I think the thinner the coat that completely covers the surface, the better, as there is less chance of movement from elasticity over time. I apply the iron directly to veneer as a cloth always got in my way or did not allow enough heat transfer. Light sanding always takes care of any scorching... just don't allow the iron to stay in one position too long, but move it slowly across the surface at an even rate. I also found that veneer is now being sold pre-coated with PVA. I seems it is becoming more and more an accepted procedure. -- Lyndell Scott Audio Antiques http://home.flash.net/~lfscott/ Article: 330786 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Message-ID: <43F9DC6A.AF66BBB0@earthlink.net> From: "Michael A. Terrell" Subject: Re: Watch your local Radio Shack References: <1140211989.472562.279990@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 15:12:42 GMT Rune wrote: > > I just _wish_ the ones near here had #47 bulbs and adapters in stock. The > last 4 times I needed them I had to drive 2 counties over to get them. > > 7 RS's here and only one stocks the stuff. > > Since they condemned the parts to a cabinet they seldom have bulbs in stock > anymore. Asking the manager just results in putdowns about how it doesn't > pay to have the stuff or an offer to order it from another store. > > They used to have a whole wall of adapters and cables. Now they just have a > little row in a corner. I needed a mini-stereo (walkman headphone) to two > RCA cord and they had mono to two RCA, no stereo plugs if you wanted to > change it, no 1/4" stereo to 2 RCA, etc. No way of getting there. I ended up > getting one at Wal-Mart. > > Last cable I looked for there was a RCA video/audio cable. They wanted > $25.00 for it. Had two sizes: Too Short and Too Long. Got it elsewhere for > $7.00 > > Batteries are back to Wal-Mart selection. AA, AAA, C, D. 9V, a few coin > types, and some cordless and cell phone types. Need anything else and it's a > special order. > > Many more stories in that vein. > > The problem is that they can't decide what niche to focus on and don't stick > with it. They were the computer place, then the home theater place, then the > battery store, then cell phones. > > One nice thing they do have is their website. It tracks inventory at the > stores. Look up a piece and it tells you what stores have it/don't have it. > Saves a lot of hopping around/gas. Phone is useless with them. > > I'll watch for their announcements, hit the site, and make a list of what to > save. > > Ray I'd like to have a couple dozen of those big Radio Shack parts cabinets they put the carded components in for my shop. It would be a great way to store all those oddball parts. Stack them to the ceiling and make a rlling ladder. -- Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to prove it. Member of DAV #85. Michael A. Terrell Central Florida Article: 330787 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Message-ID: <43F9E61F.E2A91F54@earthlink.net> From: "Michael A. Terrell" Subject: Re: antique home furnishings-bath kit-light fixture-outlets-Ebay-ends References: <1140437121.209941.266620@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 15:54:09 GMT the MAGNATE wrote: More off topic Ebay pimping SPAM Reported to his ISP at abuse@epix.net and to Google at groups-abuse@google.com with the full headers. I ask anyone who knows how to view the full headers to forward the message to both addresses to get rid of this moron. http://www.epix.net/aboutepix/policies.html is a link to their Terms Of Service. http://www.epix.net/aboutepix/contactepix.html has toll free phone number and email addresses for the ISP He is posting from 209.74.23.176 which appears to be a DSL service. I already have a reply from his ISP, and I don't care about his usual dirty tricks. I am a disabled veteran, and have no one he can harass but me. -- Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to prove it. Member of DAV #85. Michael A. Terrell Central Florida Article: 330788 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Rick" References: <1140211989.472562.279990@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <43F9DC6A.AF66BBB0@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: Watch your local Radio Shack Message-ID: Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 15:59:33 GMT "Michael A. Terrell" wrote in message news:43F9DC6A.AF66BBB0@earthlink.net... > Rune wrote: > > > > I just _wish_ the ones near here had #47 bulbs and adapters in stock. The > > last 4 times I needed them I had to drive 2 counties over to get them. > > > > 7 RS's here and only one stocks the stuff. > > > > Since they condemned the parts to a cabinet they seldom have bulbs in stock > > anymore. Asking the manager just results in putdowns about how it doesn't > > pay to have the stuff or an offer to order it from another store. > > > > They used to have a whole wall of adapters and cables. Now they just have a > > little row in a corner. I needed a mini-stereo (walkman headphone) to two > > RCA cord and they had mono to two RCA, no stereo plugs if you wanted to > > change it, no 1/4" stereo to 2 RCA, etc. No way of getting there. I ended up > > getting one at Wal-Mart. > > > > Last cable I looked for there was a RCA video/audio cable. They wanted > > $25.00 for it. Had two sizes: Too Short and Too Long. Got it elsewhere for > > $7.00 > > > > Batteries are back to Wal-Mart selection. AA, AAA, C, D. 9V, a few coin > > types, and some cordless and cell phone types. Need anything else and it's a > > special order. > > > > Many more stories in that vein. > > > > The problem is that they can't decide what niche to focus on and don't stick > > with it. They were the computer place, then the home theater place, then the > > battery store, then cell phones. > > > > One nice thing they do have is their website. It tracks inventory at the > > stores. Look up a piece and it tells you what stores have it/don't have it. > > Saves a lot of hopping around/gas. Phone is useless with them. > > > > I'll watch for their announcements, hit the site, and make a list of what to > > save. > > > > Ray > > > I'd like to have a couple dozen of those big Radio Shack parts > cabinets they put the carded components in for my shop. It would be a > great way to store all those oddball parts. Stack them to the ceiling > and make a rlling ladder. Not sure if they use Stanley Vidmar cabinets. Best around, but a tad expensive for home use. Sometimes you'll see a few at machine shop liquidation auctions... Article: 330789 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Message-ID: <43F9E7C0.1220AAF6@earthlink.net> From: "Michael A. Terrell" Subject: Re: GR 1310B what is it for ? References: <28616-43F9C61D-2755@storefull-3233.bay.webtv.net> Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 16:01:06 GMT "Ken G." wrote: > > GR 1310 B Oscillator . > http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/ken123/8b779be4.jpg What is this > for . how can it be used ? I cannot read tiny manual print on my monitor > or download with webtv . > > Thanks . Gee I didn't know you couldn't use Web TV to access a decent search engine. Results 1 - 100 of about 15,300 for GR 1310 B oscillator. http://www.google.com/search?num=100&hl=en&rls=GGLD,GGLD:2004-04,GGLD:en&q=GR+1310+B+oscillator&spell=1 There are a number of links on the first page that tell you that its a 2 Hz to 2 MHz audio oscillator. -- Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to prove it. Member of DAV #85. Michael A. Terrell Central Florida Article: 330790 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Message-ID: <43F9E870.D680D23B@earthlink.net> From: "Michael A. Terrell" Subject: Re: Watch your local Radio Shack References: <1140211989.472562.279990@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <43F9DC6A.AF66BBB0@earthlink.net> Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 16:04:01 GMT Rick wrote: > > Not sure if they use Stanley Vidmar cabinets. Best around, but a tad expensive for home > use. Sometimes you'll see a few at machine shop liquidation auctions... I am hoping to find them sitting by their dumpster when they close the stores. :) -- Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to prove it. Member of DAV #85. Michael A. Terrell Central Florida Article: 330791 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Lyndell Scott" References: <11vijfemobti10b@corp.supernews.com> Subject: Re: Question Message-ID: Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 16:20:08 GMT Other possibilities could be corroded switch contacts or partially open coil that a voltage spike during switching causes a temporary bridging of the gap. These are just guesses, but I have experienced these conditions. I have also experienced the conditions mentioned by exray. -- Lyndell Scott Audio Antiques http://home.flash.net/~lfscott/ Article: 330792 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steve" Subject: Sometimes e-bay is good for the ego! Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 08:31:03 -0800 Message-ID: <43f9eec9$0$58063$742ec2ed@news.sonic.net> I was just poking around on e-bay, looking at old radios. Found a radio up for auction thats selling for a ton of money. Bought one of these years ago. Not because it was worth a lot, just because I liked it. And it was cheap! This has happened a number of times. You can bet I showed the auction to my wife. It'll help make future purchases less of a problem. ;-) Yes, I realize that just because a single radio sells for a lot, that doesn't mean thats what others are worth, but in this case its selling for 500X the purchase price of the one I bought. And its got 6 days to go! I'm sure others here have had the same experience. Steve Article: 330793 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" References: <43f9eec9$0$58063$742ec2ed@news.sonic.net> Subject: Re: Sometimes e-bay is good for the ego! Message-ID: Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 16:50:47 GMT "Steve" wrote in message news:43f9eec9$0$58063$742ec2ed@news.sonic.net... > >I was just poking around on e-bay, looking at old > radios. Found a radio up for auction thats selling for > a ton of money. Bought one of these years ago. Not > because it was worth a lot, just because I liked it. And > it was cheap! > > This has happened a number of times. You can bet I > showed the auction to my wife. It'll help make future > purchases less of a problem. ;-) > > Yes, I realize that just because a single radio sells for > a lot, that doesn't mean thats what others are worth, but in this > case its selling for 500X the purchase price of the one > I bought. And its got 6 days to go! > > I'm sure others here have had the same experience. > > Steve > Is it that Crosley Catalin set? jim menning Article: 330794 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Gary Tayman" References: <2PjKf.3407$JR6.1939@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net> Subject: Re: Needles Message-ID: Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 17:38:34 GMT To answer my own question -- The cartridges are a Stanton 500 AL II and a Stanton 520 SK. No matter, because at least in this case, the needle is the same for all the 500's. Garage-A-Records has the $65 version in stock, which is a Stanton needle -- the other apparently is made by someone else. It is now on order. -- Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical Sound Solutions For Classic Cars http://www.taymanelectrical.com "Gary Tayman" wrote in message news:2PjKf.3407$JR6.1939@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net... > For all you audiophiles and vinyl (and shellac) specialists: > > Since I've wanted to pick up a good needle anyway, and since I'll soon be > sifting through stacks of 78's from that truckload of stuff, I'm now on > the hunt for a good 78 rpm needle. > > I have two Stanton STR8-80 turntables, one equipped with a 500 and the > other with a 520 cartridge. For the nit -pickers, it's really not a 500, > but a 500 ES mkII V15 XP Series 7 type 4 X12, or some such nonsense. Same > with the 520. Before purchasing I'll have to go out and check the exact > numbers on the cartridges. > > In any case I've been told that Stanton has discontinued the 78 needles, > so I did a little Internet surfing to see what different outfits have to > offer -- and found hardly anything. So -- next stop was trusty > Garage-A-Records. For the Stanton 500 (I think the suffixes match mine) > they show three grades of 78 needles. The first is a "general purpose" > which is a 3 mil round, that goes for $35. The next is a 2.7 mil round > that's about $60. The third is an elliptical, that's rated "for all > electrical and most acoustical, Edison Diamond Disks, and 16" > transcriptions." This one lists for $140, but goes for the sale price of > $130. > > Now my question: what's the difference? These records were originally > designed for 3 mil needles if I'm not mistaken, so what's the advantage of > a 2.7? And then there's elliptical. I've always thought the advantage of > an elliptical is better high-frequency tracking; the groove of a > high-pitched tone might look like a caterpillar and an ellipse might track > it more precisely, but that same caterpillar on an LP would look more like > an Olympic slalom on a 78. > > I'm tempted to go with the $60 needle because it's the "deluxe" one while > the $35 version is the "cheap" one. But is there really a difference, or > are we splitting hairs? > > Of course, if someone has a better solution in the form of a > cartridge/needle for playing 78's, I'm not against picking up another > headshell and getting a cartridge. > > -- > Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical > Sound Solutions For Classic Cars > http://www.taymanelectrical.com > > Article: 330795 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: cuhulin@webtv.net Subject: Re: Converting Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 12:10:33 -0600 Message-ID: <22778-43F0CB99-951@storefull-3258.bay.webtv.net> References: <45abgkF5nvbrU3@individual.net> I was only entertaining the idea of putting my RCA tv set inside of the cabinet of my Zenith tv set's cabinet.I am going to let it continue to sit in my front bedroom just like it has been doing for many years.Once in a while at the Goodwill store,I see a nice looking wooden cabinet floor model tv set,sometimes a nice wooden cabinet floor model stereo AM/FM/Phonograph radio,sometines a wooden cabinet tv stereo AM/FM/Phonograph set.Sure,I could donate it or sell it to somebody,but chances are,I might see it over there at the Goodwill store.I have seen those people throw really nice things in that great big dumpster with the big hydraulic crusher thingy on it before and I have seen them let really nice things sit out there in the rain.If such a fate was to happen to my Zenith tv set,that would make me cry. cuhulin Article: 330796 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Benjamaniac" Subject: Free Monday Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 13:41:33 -0700 Message-ID: I have a cabinet for a a Philco 39-70 that's in good shape...no chassis to go with it though. If anyone has a chassis for this one and needs a cabinet for it...it's yours for the simple cost of shipping. That shouldn't be much as it's a small tombstone style and hardly weighs anything since it's empty. Drop me ans email if you want it...first come..first served...naturally :) Ben Article: 330797 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steve" References: <43f9eec9$0$58063$742ec2ed@news.sonic.net> Subject: Re: Sometimes e-bay is good for the ego! Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 12:10:08 -0800 Message-ID: <43fa2222$0$95975$742ec2ed@news.sonic.net> No, its the Silvertone with the gold 'sunburst' dial. These are pretty radios, and anything with an eye tube is worth having IMO. Steve "jim menning" wrote in message news:HrmKf.9885$CV.6829@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com... > > "Steve" wrote in message > news:43f9eec9$0$58063$742ec2ed@news.sonic.net... >> >>I was just poking around on e-bay, looking at old >> radios. Found a radio up for auction thats selling for >> a ton of money. Bought one of these years ago. Not >> because it was worth a lot, just because I liked it. And >> it was cheap! >> >> This has happened a number of times. You can bet I >> showed the auction to my wife. It'll help make future >> purchases less of a problem. ;-) >> >> Yes, I realize that just because a single radio sells for >> a lot, that doesn't mean thats what others are worth, but in this >> case its selling for 500X the purchase price of the one >> I bought. And its got 6 days to go! >> >> I'm sure others here have had the same experience. >> >> Steve >> > > Is it that Crosley Catalin set? > > jim menning > Article: 330798 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Terry" References: <1140373069.034504.249140@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> <11vi1vi5dq2r68@corp.supernews.com> Subject: Re: Will someone out NH way please save this? Message-ID: Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 16:49:21 -0330 "Hagstar" wrote in message news:11vi1vi5dq2r68@corp.supernews.com... > > > Hagster, aren't you out that way? >> > > An hour ago I just drove back from there (Westford MA meet)!!! I WISH this > was on last week! I was looking for stuff near Boston ending recently for > awhile, but now it's THREE HOURS AWAY- Uncle Pete is actually closer. > > John H. Not familiar with it; on the theme that it "does not pull in stations" it may kikely be a 200 to 230 volt 50 hertz unit? Al though maybe not; perhaps the mains transformer has taps for 115? The poster mentions set being brought from Italy in the 1950s. The label shown does not mention the voltage? Mention this because occasionally I've met people back from a European trip having bought 'cute' lamps in Paris or London etc. which we then converted for them to North American voltage and Edison screw bulbs! Also the turntable if original and 50 hertz would be off frequency! Beautiful cabinet; strange attitude! Article: 330799 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: gc Subject: FAWG Swapmeet Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 16:14:35 -0500 Message-ID: Hi collectors ! Many of you are familiar with E.S.R.C., the tube supplier. They have recently moved to Orlando and have offered us their parking lot and some of their warehouse space for a swap meet AT NO CHARGE. So, for this meet, there will be no tabel charges or admission fees. We will, OF COURSE, hit you up for printing, postage and such expenses on a donation basis. We are hoping the weather will be cool and dry. Indoor space will be limited, so reserve right away. I am thinking many of you might like to be tailgating to avoid a lot of unloading and loading back up. We will get started at 8 am. ESRC will provide coffee, donuts, etc. Please get back to FAWG asap if you want to attend. Contact information is below for FAWG and ESRC. MAPQUEST has the ESRC address pinpointed if you want to check that. A map will be included in the postal notices. Hope to see you there. Make a note of your tube needs and see Stan of ESRC at the meet. Dennis, Radio Relics for FAWG (407)895-9075 oldradio@cfl.rr.com ESRC tube warehouse 6424 Pinecastle Blvd. Suite D Orlando, FL 32809 (407) 826-5808 esrc1@aol.com Details of these and other activities may be found in the FAWGHORN Newsletter. If you are not on the mailing list and wish to be, send your mailing address to: 1987 Corporate Square Suite # 151 Longwood, FL 32750 (407) 895-9075 Article: 330800 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Chris F." References: <1140427245.580990.103110@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: DIY Knobs Reproduction Message-ID: <1ksKf.32782$VV4.380179@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca> Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 23:32:13 GMT Actually, I was using the plaster (drywall compound, actually) to make the mold, not the knob itself. As for that site you mentioned, they have a lot of interesting stuff, but what exactly would I need for creating molds and casting replica knobs? Are there any specific products from that company that you could recommend? wrote in message news:1140427245.580990.103110@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > Take a look at http://www.polytek.com/ , they have several types of > plastic casting resins and the pigments to color them with, also > polyurethane and silicone rubber for moldmaking. Plaster is not the > best material for reproducing a hard object such as a knob, since you > probably will have to break it to remove the finished knob and its > porous nature will require sealing to prevent the casting material from > sticking. If you want to experiment with materials that may be easier > to find locally, you could try polyester resin of the type sold for > patching fiberglass boats and color it with a small amount of artist's > oil paint, or epoxy glue and color it with whatever fine, dry powder > that matches the shade you are looking for. Once when I needed to patch > a hole a former owner had drilled in an AK Model 20 brown bakelite > detector-audio amplifier chassis, I used 5-minute epoxy mixed with > Hershey's Cocoa. A cheap substitute for liquid silicone molding rubber > is the clear silicone sealer, such as GE Silicone 1, that comes in > tubes to fit calking guns. I have used this for making small molds by > first coating the pattern or model with a release agent, such as > silicone spray lubricant, then thinning the silicone calking compound > with naphtha or paint thinner until it is about like a thick paint, and > then painting a first coat of this over the model. After it sets > overnight, additional layers of silicone can be added, allowing each > one to dry overnight, until you have a thickness of about 1/4"- 3/8". > The rubber can be backed up with plaster if neccessary to help it hold > its shape. Rubber molds made in this way have a tendency to shrink as > they age, so if the size of the knob is critical, this may not be the > way to go unless you are making a pattern from scratch and can make it > oversize to allow for shrinkage. > > Mike > Article: 330801 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Chris F." References: Subject: Re: DIY Knobs Reproduction Message-ID: Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 23:34:35 GMT I also have to wonder if anyone has come up with a good method, for creating replicas of fancy wooden knobs. An idea came to me the other day; create some kind of rig that would act like a key-cutting machine, tracing the contour of the original knob and cut it into the target material (such as a piece of dowling spinning on a high-speed motor shaft) Anyone who has used a key-cutter knobs what I'm talking about. Might be a good project for a good rainy day (or week). "Chris F." wrote in message news:vO7Kf.32418$VV4.367422@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca... > I was wondering if anyone can point me towards some resources, for doing > my own plastic knob reproductions. I already have the fine plaster and have > begun making some moulds, but I'd like to know what you guys use for the > material to make the new knobs. I have about 1/2lb of high-temp wax from an > old AK radio, it melts under high heat and once cooled is hard as a rock > (feels like bakelite!). However it is black and I'd like to be able to > reproduce colored knobs (especially ones that were made from swirled > bakelite). I know there are some specialists out there who do this for a > living, so someone out there must have some advice they can give me. > Thanks for any advice. > > Article: 330802 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: GR 1310B what is it for ? Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 16:42:36 -0700 Message-ID: <24721-43FA53EC-2717@storefull-3235.bay.webtv.net> References: <43F9E7C0.1220AAF6@earthlink.net> So far i have learned this item is usless . Article: 330803 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: John Bachman Subject: Re: DIY Knobs Reproduction Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 19:23:05 -0500 Message-ID: <94nkv1h1nm0v7l735q02b05isusugrdspd@4ax.com> References: On Mon, 20 Feb 2006 23:34:35 GMT, "Chris F." wrote: > I also have to wonder if anyone has come up with a good method, for >creating replicas of fancy wooden knobs. An idea came to me the other day; >create some kind of rig that would act like a key-cutting machine, tracing >the contour of the original knob and cut it into the target material (such >as a piece of dowling spinning on a high-speed motor shaft) Anyone who has >used a key-cutter knobs what I'm talking about. There is a company in our area (used to be Sanders Prototype) that has a machine that does that. They make precision prototypes from digitized drawings. You can see them at http://www.solid-scape.com A knob should only cost a few grand or so ;-) John > Might be a good project for a good rainy day (or week). >"Chris F." wrote in message >news:vO7Kf.32418$VV4.367422@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca... >> I was wondering if anyone can point me towards some resources, for doing >> my own plastic knob reproductions. I already have the fine plaster and >have >> begun making some moulds, but I'd like to know what you guys use for the >> material to make the new knobs. I have about 1/2lb of high-temp wax from >an >> old AK radio, it melts under high heat and once cooled is hard as a rock >> (feels like bakelite!). However it is black and I'd like to be able to >> reproduce colored knobs (especially ones that were made from swirled >> bakelite). I know there are some specialists out there who do this for a >> living, so someone out there must have some advice they can give me. >> Thanks for any advice. >> >> > Article: 330804 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Ken Subject: Re: DIY Knobs Reproduction References: Message-ID: Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 19:21:12 -0500 Try these guys http://www.lumicast.com/ Also, I have used the polyester resin from Castolite. It can be colored, drills and taps great, and has a slow cure time which helps get the bubbles out. Alumilite is too fast for me. They alco carry the mold material. Their toll free number is 1-888-227-8654. Ken Chris F. wrote: > I was wondering if anyone can point me towards some resources, for doing > my own plastic knob reproductions. I already have the fine plaster and have > begun making some moulds, but I'd like to know what you guys use for the > material to make the new knobs. I have about 1/2lb of high-temp wax from an > old AK radio, it melts under high heat and once cooled is hard as a rock > (feels like bakelite!). However it is black and I'd like to be able to > reproduce colored knobs (especially ones that were made from swirled > bakelite). I know there are some specialists out there who do this for a > living, so someone out there must have some advice they can give me. > Thanks for any advice. > > Article: 330805 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" References: <43f9eec9$0$58063$742ec2ed@news.sonic.net> <43fa2222$0$95975$742ec2ed@news.sonic.net> Subject: Re: Sometimes e-bay is good for the ego! Message-ID: <2ctKf.9903$CV.600@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com> Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 00:31:58 GMT "Steve" wrote in message news:43fa2222$0$95975$742ec2ed@news.sonic.net... > > No, its the Silvertone with the gold 'sunburst' dial. > These are pretty radios, and anything with an eye tube > is worth having IMO. > > Steve > You got yours for a buck? Great deal. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6607135249 jim menning Article: 330806 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Message-ID: <43FA5FF0.C5D1864B@earthlink.net> From: "Michael A. Terrell" Subject: Re: GR 1310B what is it for ? References: <43F9E7C0.1220AAF6@earthlink.net> <24721-43FA53EC-2717@storefull-3235.bay.webtv.net> Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 00:33:57 GMT "Ken G." wrote: > > So far i have learned this item is usless . Then you have learned nothing. -- Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to prove it. Member of DAV #85. Michael A. Terrell Central Florida Article: 330807 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Gary Tayman" References: <2PjKf.3407$JR6.1939@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net> <1140478496.200044.294960@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Needles Message-ID: Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 00:47:45 GMT So -- . . . and I'm sure this is for the benefit of others who are reading this and are afraid to ask . . . What is the truncated stylus that was discontinued? Bottom line, where does a Stanton 500 with this 2.7 mil 78 needle sit in the food chain of 78rpm reproduction? I would suppose the absolute bottom of the food chain is the Victrola with steel needle whose owner doesn't realize it should be replaced after every play. A few steps above this would be the electric phonographs of the 40's, then those crystal cartridges of the 60's with the ever-present flipover needle. Sitting at the tippy-top of all this is some sort of lab stylus which costs upwards of $270,000 and requires a Bureau of Standards calibration of the tonearm to ensure the proper weight and balance. Now -- I can be safe in saying that the "basic" magnetic cartridge sounds a lot better than the Victrola, or any of the crystals. From this point upward, we deal mainly with specs of the cartridge itself (one does 30-17,000 Hz; a better one does 22-23,000), the physical size/shape of the needle, and whatever weight/tracking angle/skating factors apply. Now -- for the nose-in-the-air audiophiles, they can make a huge to-do over these specs; it really makes a difference when sitting in the center of their acoustical-design living room, listening to the realism of the cannon going off during the 1812 Overture. But how much difference do these upper-end specifications make when playing a 78? On one hand, I have to laugh when reading equalization charts that deal with response differences of various 78rpm records. More so when reading the specs of acoustical recordings. I mean, really -- it sounds like it was played through a tin horn. Adjust the equalization precisely and now it sounds like a tin horn that was painted blue! And then there's the signal-to-noise, which is typically around 1:1. Does that lab needle reduce this to 1:1.0000000037? Basically, if there's a way to better separate the music from the noise, and adjust the response in such a way as to make it more true, I'm all for it. If, with a combination of components, software, and other factors, the limitations of old recordings can be reversed, I consider it fantastic. However I question the stylus designs, with the corresponding price differences that range all over the spectrum, if with any of them a 78 still sounds like a 78. In other words I'll pay for better sound, but if it doesn't sound better, why pay? -- Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical Sound Solutions For Classic Cars http://www.taymanelectrical.com wrote in message news:1140478496.200044.294960@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com... > > Gary Tayman wrote: >> For all you audiophiles and vinyl (and shellac) specialists: >> >> Since I've wanted to pick up a good needle anyway, and since I'll soon be >> sifting through stacks of 78's from that truckload of stuff, I'm now on >> the >> hunt for a good 78 rpm needle. >> >> I have two Stanton STR8-80 turntables, one equipped with a 500 and the >> other >> with a 520 cartridge. For the nit -pickers, it's really not a 500, but a >> 500 ES mkII V15 XP Series 7 type 4 X12, or some such nonsense. Same with >> the 520. Before purchasing I'll have to go out and check the exact >> numbers >> on the cartridges. >> >> In any case I've been told that Stanton has discontinued the 78 needles, >> so >> I did a little Internet surfing to see what different outfits have to >> offer -- and found hardly anything. So -- next stop was trusty >> Garage-A-Records. For the Stanton 500 (I think the suffixes match mine) >> they show three grades of 78 needles. The first is a "general purpose" >> which is a 3 mil round, that goes for $35. The next is a 2.7 mil round >> that's about $60. The third is an elliptical, that's rated "for all >> electrical and most acoustical, Edison Diamond Disks, and 16" >> transcriptions." This one lists for $140, but goes for the sale price of >> $130. >> >> Now my question: what's the difference? These records were originally >> designed for 3 mil needles if I'm not mistaken, so what's the advantage >> of a >> 2.7? And then there's elliptical. I've always thought the advantage of >> an >> elliptical is better high-frequency tracking; the groove of a >> high-pitched >> tone might look like a caterpillar and an ellipse might track it more >> precisely, but that same caterpillar on an LP would look more like an >> Olympic slalom on a 78. >> >> I'm tempted to go with the $60 needle because it's the "deluxe" one while >> the $35 version is the "cheap" one. But is there really a difference, or >> are we splitting hairs? >> >> Of course, if someone has a better solution in the form of a >> cartridge/needle for playing 78's, I'm not against picking up another >> headshell and getting a cartridge. >> >> -- >> Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical >> Sound Solutions For Classic Cars >> http://www.taymanelectrical.com > > Hi Gary, > > You're quite right, a '500 is a 500' (for your purposes). > > I just did a restock (I'm a Stanton dealer), 78 stylii are still > available, but only in one flavor: > D5127 for the 500 series (this is the 2.7 mil unit.) > > If you're recalling what I posted a while back (AFA 78 stylii NLA form > Stanton), I was lamenting the fact that they discontinued their > truncated stylii (three years ago?) and now only provide one '78 size' > per cartridge type (they also still have available a 600/680 series > unit, #D6827.) > > FYI the D5127 is supposed to retail for $67 (MAP $60) > > Cheers, > -Robert > QTS > http://www.Braught.com > Article: 330808 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Larry Dawson Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 19:26:05 -0600 Message-ID: <2006022019260516807-ldawson@macosxcom> Subject: Help identify Channel Master transistor radio I'd appreciate it if anyone could help me identify this radio. In the Spring of 1960 I was 8 years old and had saved every penny I came across in order to buy a transistor radio. The radio I bought was a Channel Master. It cost me $15.00. It was not much larger than a cigarette package. The leather case it came with was a light or Palomino color. It was good thick leather and nicely tooled. It covered all of the front of the radio except for the tuning indicator. There was strip of leather with a snap that secured the case to the radio and if I remember correctly it came over the left side and snapped on top at the right. It didn't cover the entire top (front side of radio) as the controls were there. There was a wrist strap and matching case for the earplug. The radio itself was all white with a circular (at least I think it was circular as opposed to rectangular) silver metal grill over the speaker. I'm thinking the on/off/volume control was a dial on top of the radio and not on the side. The tuning control was either on the top right or on the right side. I think part of the dial was visible as opposed to looking through a cut-out window. I don't think there was a screw that held the back/battery cover in place, but I could be mistaken. If I remember, the 9-volt battery compartment was at the bottom of the back with a cover that slid out. I used it for years, well into high school, and the last I knew it was still around when I moved out. My parents are both gone now. My wife and I bought the old homestead and moved in. I search everywhere for the radio, but to no avail. Mom wasn't a big saver. If something was used or not totally functional it got tossed. I'm afraid that's what happened to my radio. I've searched the Internet and eBay, but have yet to find one like it. I did get a Channel Master 6-transistor 6502 which is as close as I've been able to come to it. The 6502 I'm sure is slightly larger and not nearly as elegant as I remember mine being. The gentleman that sold it to me is a family friend. I've asked him, but 46 years ago is a bit beyond what he can recall. He gave me a few suggestions (which of course I can't recall now,) but they didn't pan out from what I could find on the Internet. Does anyone have any ideas? If my description is correct and anyone can identify it or even owns one, I'd love getting a picture of it to help me track one down. Thanks for your help. Larry =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Larry Dawson ldawson@macosx.com http://homepage.mac.com/capnlarry/ I don't know whether it's a virtue or a vice in me, but regularly rereading favorite books has always been one of the quasi- religious ceremonies with which I occupy my life. Fritz Leiber Article: 330809 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: " Uncle Peter" Subject: Formula for matching pads? Message-ID: Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 20:36:14 -0500 Guys I'm looking for a formula, or preferably a program, that will let me design a matching pad that will let me set Z1, z2, and the dB loss. I have the formulas for the minimum loss pads, but they would require a second fixed attenuator to set the dB loss to the -20dB I desire. I'm looking to build some 50 ohm to various higher impedances for use on my signal generators to match the higher impedances found on boatanchors, etc. The -20dB loss is important so the uV reading on the generator attenuator is correct by a factor of ten for the actual voltage delivered to the receiver ant terminals. Pete Article: 330810 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Are you okay? From: k9uwaREMOVE@THISarrl.netSTUFF (John Goller, k9uwa /W4 Snowbird) References: <_y7Kf.15216$z%5.13871@twister.nyroc.rr.com> Message-ID: Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 02:12:07 GMT In article <_y7Kf.15216$z%5.13871@twister.nyroc.rr.com>, zenith@nycap.rr.com says... > > >Nothin a 12 pack of Mick and a >few Percs can't fix. So how's things? Bout the same here... except its the left arm and left leg .. don't like Mick.... so use Corona Extra... the Queens Finest ... John k9uwa /w4 snowbird Article: 330811 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: - exray - Subject: Re: Are you okay? Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 22:22:18 -0400 Message-ID: <11vkuao1r2g9u4c@corp.supernews.com> References: <_y7Kf.15216$z%5.13871@twister.nyroc.rr.com> John Goller, k9uwa /W4 Snowbird wrote: > > Bout the same here... except its the left arm and left leg .. don't like > Mick.... so use Corona Extra... the Queens Finest ... > John k9uwa /w4 snowbird > The Queen of Mexico? -Bill Article: 330812 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: " Ron in Radio Heaven" References: <_y7Kf.15216$z%5.13871@twister.nyroc.rr.com> Subject: Re: Are you okay? Message-ID: Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 02:24:55 GMT Lou deGonzague wrote in message news:_y7Kf.15216$z%5.13871@twister.nyroc.rr.com... > Well, a few weeks ago I slipped on the ice and blew my knee out. Guess I > will need surgery to fix it. Then there is that problem with the pinched > nerve in my neck, makes my right arm go numb. And that bad disc in my > lower back still drops me to my knees sometimes since that head on > collision on my motorcycle back in '71. Nothin a 12 pack of Mick and a > few Percs can't fix. So how's things? Well Lou you sound just about like me, I've had surgery on my neck twice about 7 years apart, it's been 5 years now and it's coming back. I blew a disk in my lower back carrying a 1949 Philco TV, cost me 5 weeks of work just over 20 years ago. Now I have RA and deg. disk in neck and back, both wrists, etc... Falling apart at 53. Ron Article: 330813 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: Help identify Channel Master transistor radio Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 19:12:21 -0700 Message-ID: <24721-43FA7705-2739@storefull-3235.bay.webtv.net> References: <2006022019260516807-ldawson@macosxcom> Channel master made a few radios in the 1959 -60 year . Only 4 that i can think of that were pocket size and none with a round speaker grille or a knob on top . I cant remember an all white CM pocket radio it seems all of them had red or black on them . I would guess your first radio was a Channel Master that got tossed and another radio is what you remembered of some other brand . I have a 6503 early CM still new in its box if thats the one ? Its all red with a gold face . Article: 330814 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: FAWG Swapmeet From: k9uwaREMOVE@THISarrl.netSTUFF (John Goller, k9uwa /W4 Snowbird) References: Message-ID: Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 02:27:20 GMT In article , gregcason@yahoo.com says... > > > Hi collectors ! Many of you are familiar with E.S.R.C., the tube >supplier. They have recently moved to Orlando and have offered us >their parking lot and some of their warehouse space for a swap meet AT > >ESRC tube warehouse >6424 Pinecastle Blvd. >Suite D >Orlando, FL 32809 >(407) 826-5808 >esrc1@aol.com Excellent Radio Meet.... have found some nice pieces at this meet in past years... will be there Sat morning! John k9uwa /w4 Article: 330815 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: DIY Knobs Reproduction From: k9uwaREMOVE@THISarrl.netSTUFF (John Goller, k9uwa /W4 Snowbird) References: Message-ID: <4OuKf.33600$Fw6.8915@tornado.tampabay.rr.com> Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 02:20:48 GMT In article , radioconnectionNO@cox.netSPAM says... > > >www.alumilite.com > >Pete > > If you get in trouble making your part.. you can actually go to the company and they will show you how to do it... Yes Jean and her friend Linda spent a good 1/2 day there learning some tricks to making two part molds for bezels etc.... John k9uwa Article: 330816 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: GR 1310B what is it for ? Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 19:26:42 -0700 Message-ID: <24721-43FA7A62-2740@storefull-3235.bay.webtv.net> References: <43FA5FF0.C5D1864B@earthlink.net> Then you have learned nothing. Yes actually i have . There is no interest in it or a quick explanation for it ... tells me better where it belongs :-) Article: 330817 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: " Uncle Peter" References: <11vku9b9s1q3c13@corp.supernews.com> Subject: Re: Formula for matching pads? Message-ID: Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 21:35:04 -0500 "- exray -" wrote in message news:11vku9b9s1q3c13@corp.supernews.com... > Uncle Peter wrote: > > Guys > > > > I'm looking for a formula, or preferably a program, that will let me design > > a matching pad that will let me set Z1, z2, and the dB loss. I have the > > formulas for the minimum loss pads, but they would require a second > > fixed attenuator to set the dB loss to the -20dB I desire. I'm looking to > > build some 50 ohm to various higher impedances for use on my signal > > generators to match the higher impedances found on boatanchors, etc. > > The -20dB loss is important so the uV reading on the > > generator attenuator is correct by a factor of ten for the actual voltage > > delivered to the receiver ant terminals. > > > > Pete > > > > > Try this one Pete...it allows you to select in/out Z > > www.aa-mcs.com/outils/Attenuateur%20T%20&%20PI.xls But it don't let me set the impedances... Need different Zs in/out. Pete Article: 330818 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steve" Subject: Admiral TV:need flyback cross reference Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 18:52:38 -0800 Message-ID: <43fa8078$0$58055$742ec2ed@news.sonic.net> Just picked up a 1950 Admiral 26X35 (chassis is 24D1). The flyback may be bad, and I need to know what it crosses to. Thanks! Steve Article: 330819 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: Watch your local Radio Shack Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 19:46:50 -0700 Message-ID: <24721-43FA7F1A-2746@storefull-3235.bay.webtv.net> References: <1140479675.825840.72320@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> What about ``Tandy Radio Shack `` About 5 years ago in a tiny town near here hung a TRS sign off of an old store front .. i thought HUH and went in . They had a bunch of new white plastic phones along with other stuff you would see at a Kmart ...but... At the back was an old leather goods section that the owner claimed was the original ``Tandy`` part . ? Article: 330820 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: CAPACITOR REFORMING PROCEDURE QUESTION. From: k9uwaREMOVE@THISarrl.netSTUFF (John Goller, k9uwa /W4 Snowbird) References: <1140485230.995455.65210@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 02:14:32 GMT In article <1140485230.995455.65210@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com>, swingst1@juno.com says... > > > >Any info is greatly appecicated!! > >Thanks!! Barry F. > Even if the old caps ReForm this month.. good chance that next month they will blow anyway.... so question is ... with price of new ones under a buck each... why bother reforming them?.. If you want the new ones in the old cans.. not a big deal to open them up.. restuff them and reinstall.. John k9uwa /w4 snowbird Article: 330821 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: " Uncle Peter" References: <11vku9b9s1q3c13@corp.supernews.com> Subject: Re: Formula for matching pads? Message-ID: Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 22:27:35 -0500 "DaveM" wrote in message news:pdKdnSoA_OEAGmfe4p2dnA@comcast.com... > " Uncle Peter" wrote in message > news:w%uKf.14616$2c4.453@dukeread11... > > > > > Try the program at http://www.btinternet.com/~g4fgq.regp/padmatch.exe > EXCELLENT!!! Peter Article: 330822 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Message-ID: <43FA8B20.782DD13B@earthlink.net> From: "Michael A. Terrell" Subject: Re: GR 1310B what is it for ? References: <43FA5FF0.C5D1864B@earthlink.net> <24721-43FA7A62-2740@storefull-3235.bay.webtv.net> Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 03:38:14 GMT "Ken G." wrote: > > Then you have learned nothing. > > Yes actually i have . There is no interest in it or a quick explanation > for it ... tells me better where it belongs :-) Just because you don't know how to use it doesn't make it worthless. It is GR's version of the HP 200 audio generator. A very useful piece of equipment, if you know how to use it. The fact that it goes up to 2 MHz would make it useful to align AM BCB receivers. -- Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to prove it. Member of DAV #85. Michael A. Terrell Central Florida Article: 330823 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Message-ID: <43FA8B87.9DDAFECF@earthlink.net> From: "Michael A. Terrell" Subject: Re: Watch your local Radio Shack References: <1140479675.825840.72320@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <24721-43FA7F1A-2746@storefull-3235.bay.webtv.net> Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 03:39:58 GMT "Ken G." wrote: > > What about ``Tandy Radio Shack `` About 5 years ago in a tiny town near > here hung a TRS sign off of an old store front .. i thought HUH and went > in . > They had a bunch of new white plastic phones along with other stuff you > would see at a Kmart ...but... At the back was an old leather goods > section that the owner claimed was the original ``Tandy`` part . ? Yes, Tandy was a leather goods company. -- Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to prove it. Member of DAV #85. Michael A. Terrell Central Florida Article: 330824 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: - exray - Subject: Re: GR 1310B what is it for ? Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 00:13:19 -0400 Message-ID: <11vl4qtbmkvj737@corp.supernews.com> References: <43FA5FF0.C5D1864B@earthlink.net> <24721-43FA7A62-2740@storefull-3235.bay.webtv.net> Ken G. wrote: > Then you have learned nothing. > > Yes actually i have . There is no interest in it or a quick explanation > for it ... tells me better where it belongs :-) > A+ Article: 330825 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: - exray - Subject: Re: Formula for matching pads? Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 00:17:49 -0400 Message-ID: <11vl53cl9l3sa74@corp.supernews.com> References: <11vku9b9s1q3c13@corp.supernews.com> Uncle Peter wrote: > "DaveM" wrote in message > news:pdKdnSoA_OEAGmfe4p2dnA@comcast.com... > >>" Uncle Peter" wrote in message >>news:w%uKf.14616$2c4.453@dukeread11... >> > > > >>Try the program at http://www.btinternet.com/~g4fgq.regp/padmatch.exe >> > > > > EXCELLENT!!! > > Peter > > Ok, you got it solved but the excel one DOES allow you to overtype an impedance value. The Frenchman labels it as resistance but calls it Z. That Excel page doesn't format correctly on the screen so I won't push it :) Article: 330826 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: - exray - Subject: Re: Watch your local Radio Shack Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 00:23:08 -0400 Message-ID: <11vl5dbpc4q22ea@corp.supernews.com> References: <1140479675.825840.72320@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <24721-43FA7F1A-2746@storefull-3235.bay.webtv.net> <43FA8B87.9DDAFECF@earthlink.net> Michael A. Terrell wrote: > "Ken G." wrote: > >>What about ``Tandy Radio Shack `` About 5 years ago in a tiny town near >>here hung a TRS sign off of an old store front .. i thought HUH and went >>in . >>They had a bunch of new white plastic phones along with other stuff you >>would see at a Kmart ...but... At the back was an old leather goods >>section that the owner claimed was the original ``Tandy`` part . ? > > > > Yes, Tandy was a leather goods company. > > There's a 'new' Tandy Leather these days. Dunno if they are in some way related to the old Tandy. No matter how you slice it, "Radio Shack" hasn't been good for themselves or any of their alliances in the past 20 years. A classic case of doing everything wrong...mostly ignoring their customer base. Article: 330827 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: cuhulin@webtv.net Subject: Re: Are you okay? Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 22:25:48 -0600 Message-ID: <23081-43FA964C-523@storefull-3256.bay.webtv.net> References: There is a guy who lives in a house behind me and his dog will sometimes get out of his fence in his back yard.The Tuesday morning before Christmas day last year I was out in my front yard with my little blue heeler Australian Cattle Dog. www.cattledog.com I always snap on the dog leash when I take her out in the front yard.Here comes that guy's dog and my dog naturally wants to run around and romp around with that dog.The dog leash got wrapped around my feet and that caused me to fall over flat on my face and broke my eyeglasses. My face swelled up like one of those big Japanese lanterns.About two years ago,I was going up my ladder in my back yard to do some work on my old shed.A little tree was fumbling around with my eyeglasses and I was trying to move it away and I slipped off of the second step on my ladder and I fell down and fractured both of the big bones in my left wrist.Nothing that a couple of six packs every week wont fix up. cuhulin Article: 330828 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: - exray - Subject: Re: CAPACITOR REFORMING PROCEDURE QUESTION. Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 00:39:30 -0400 Message-ID: <11vl6c143cg6ta5@corp.supernews.com> References: <1140485230.995455.65210@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> <1140494061.507590.174890@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1140495011.605652.197970@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> swingst1@juno.com wrote: > Thanks Guys!!...I was just curious as to how its done, and what the > effects are,and > I needed another reason to play with my Veriac. > > It wasn't to save money on caps. > > Barry F. > Reforming DOES work in a technical sense for old caps from the 40s and 50s...and even into the 60s and had some technical merit in that era. Unfortunately the decades have taken their toll on the old paper and foil in ways that are not corrected or overcome by reforming. Kinda like putting patches on a Model T tire. You can make it hold air for a while but the bigger issue is that the rubber has deteriorated. Anyway, ranting on reforming. Its taken for gospel that modern electrolytic caps don't suffer in storage due to modern materials/construction techniques. I've had two instances recently where I've used modern caps that have been in my storage bins for maybe as much as 6 or 7 years. Sticking with plain radios here, no rocket ship transmitters...in these two cases the radio hummed badly at first and eventually the hum disappeared. This has only happened twice out of many radios so I'm not ready to issue a Rule-Of-Thumb Memo and can't vouch for purchase dates and what brand of caps. It is, however, something I'll keep an eye on in the future as I use up my inventory of older caps. -Bill Article: 330829 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Paul Dietenberger" Subject: Looking for Stromberg knobs, or photo Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 23:32:32 -0600 Message-ID: <43faa176$1_2@newspeer2.tds.net> Hi all Work continues on my S-C 245M. It came without knobs. Looking for a full set of six, or at least good closeup photos of them so I can check with the usual knob vendors. Unless anyone reading this can supply me, can any of you Stromberg owners take a pic for me? Thanks muchly paul Article: 330830 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Shawn K Subject: Re: Zenith Transoceanic questions - capacitors, etc. References: <1140396594.860596.34080@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1140461857.084329.161640@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 06:02:02 GMT Chuck Brockway wrote: > Great help! Thank you. > > It doesn't appear that the cans have been changed out. One can says > Aerovox, the other some name I don't recognize. Would the originals > have said Zenith? Both of the caps on my chassis have Zenith stamped into the black cardboard covers. -- Shawn K www.thisoldradio.com Article: 330831 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: GR 1310B what is it for ? Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 22:51:06 -0700 Message-ID: <3532-43FAAA4A-818@storefull-3231.bay.webtv.net> References: <43FA8B20.782DD13B@earthlink.net> Thats great ! i tought my friend how to use his signal generator and returned it to him . I hooked this GR thing to a radios antenna set to around 1600 and i heard several thumps or quiet spots while turning the dial on the tester No beeps . I assume this would only be good to set dial tracking . Be neet if this could be turned into a good transmitter without much trouble . Article: 330832 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: Needles Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 23:07:01 -0700 Message-ID: <3531-43FAAE05-2996@storefull-3231.bay.webtv.net> References: <2PjKf.3407$JR6.1939@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net> I am no expert on needles but have played around with what i have here . Magnetic cartridges sound better at least all the stuff i have had here . I recently found a German ELAC turntable with its original cartridge and a broken off needle . I got out the needles and the reading glasses and superglue and installed a 78 needle from a flip over needle onto the german cartridge . The turntable is hooked to good equipment .. i have never heard 78rpm records sound better . Lots of bass , lots of highs . I find these 78`s want a fair bit of pressure on the needle otherwise it sounds distorted Article: 330833 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: - exray - Subject: Re: CAPACITOR REFORMING PROCEDURE QUESTION. Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 02:37:02 -0400 Message-ID: <11vld8eg8p65k6b@corp.supernews.com> References: <1140485230.995455.65210@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> <1140494061.507590.174890@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1140495011.605652.197970@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <11vl6c143cg6ta5@corp.supernews.com> <1140498878.946226.317630@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> swingst1@juno.com wrote: > Bill, > > I have this Zenith X-334 from 1959. A high quality pre-stereo AM/FM > table radio. > > It always worked perfectly without doing a thing to it, until three > years ago it started to hum and its big beautiful sound, and great > reception were gettting weak. So I shelved it. (I intend to re-cap it > soon) > > Just for the heck of it I took the radio off the shelf last weekend > and tried the reform method just to see what would happen. > > For the last few days I've had it on three hours a day, and so far its > working great again. I'm sure it won't last, but who knows? > > I tried it (reforming the caps that is) with another (even older > radio), also a Zenith (1946 boomerang style dial) and after hours and > hours of gradually increasing the power...the radio is as dead as dead > can be.I probably blew a pilot light at some point. > > Thats what prompted me to seek advice as to the cap reforming. > > I really appreciate all the feed back! > > Barry F. > Your results pretty much describe how it goes. OTOH, the 'dead' aspect of the 46 Zenith is probably due to something else. If its an AA5 set with a 35Z5 then popping dial lamps could well be an indication of bad caps, bad 35Z5 and a plethora of other stuff. Caps lacking reforming won't typically leave a radio totally dead. It should at least hum!! Ya hafta go to some other forums to find folks who will really prop reforming as a worthwhile effort. 'Round here on rar+p we tend to replace 50 year old paper caps. Just to throw a little salt into the wound...a typical tube rectifier won't start delivering DC voltage until you hit a certain point on the variac, normally well over 50%. Load it down with bad caps and it may be 80%. So, in-circuit reforming is iffy at best and fretting over 'ramping' doesn't really apply. -Bill. Article: 330834 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: - exray - Subject: Re: GR 1310B what is it for ? Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 02:39:10 -0400 Message-ID: <11vldccba7u2k04@corp.supernews.com> References: <43FA8B20.782DD13B@earthlink.net> <3532-43FAAA4A-818@storefull-3231.bay.webtv.net> Ken G. wrote: > Thats great ! i tought my friend how to use his signal generator and > returned it to him . > I hooked this GR thing to a radios antenna set to around 1600 and i > heard several thumps or quiet spots while turning the dial on the tester > No beeps . I assume this would only be good to set dial tracking . > > Be neet if this could be turned into a good transmitter without much > trouble . > > > > This is why ebay exists. One man's trash....is another man's treasure. Article: 330835 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: - exray - Subject: Re: CAPACITOR REFORMING PROCEDURE QUESTION. Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 02:46:28 -0400 Message-ID: <11vldq36s5gm8ff@corp.supernews.com> References: <1140485230.995455.65210@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> <1140494061.507590.174890@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1140495011.605652.197970@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <11vl6c143cg6ta5@corp.supernews.com> <1140498878.946226.317630@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> Phil Nelson wrote: > Too many variables, and anybody who > tells you he has a predictable scientific method is full of hot air. I have a very predictable scientific method. They will crap out in a cloud of acrid smoke as soon as you sell the thing to someone who acutally uses the rig for a few hours rather than 15 minutes of bench testing and deciding "it works". Guaranteed. -Bill > Article: 330836 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: Formula for matching pads? References: <11vku9b9s1q3c13@corp.supernews.com> Message-ID: <5IyKf.13502$Ou1.2838@tornado.socal.rr.com> Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 06:47:29 GMT - exray - wrote: > Try this one Pete...it allows you to select in/out Z > > www.aa-mcs.com/outils/Attenuateur%20T%20&%20PI.xls Oh yeah, thanks Exray... This works well with 600 and 900 ohm pads for re-referencing teleco lines. Jeff -- RESTRICTED AREA. Anyone intruding shall immediately become subject to the jurisdiction of military law. Intruders will be subject to lethal force, without warning, and on sight. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED under the Internal Security Act of 1950. Article: 330837 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: Formula for matching pads? References: <11vku9b9s1q3c13@corp.supernews.com> Message-ID: Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 06:51:19 GMT Uncle Peter wrote: > > But it don't let me set the impedances... Need different Zs in/out. > > Pete Yes it does. Go over the Z-in and Z-out values and click, then enter the new values. The results will change automatically when you tab or hit enter. Jeff -- RESTRICTED AREA. Anyone intruding shall immediately become subject to the jurisdiction of military law. Intruders will be subject to lethal force, without warning, and on sight. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED under the Internal Security Act of 1950. Article: 330838 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: Are you okay? References: <_y7Kf.15216$z%5.13871@twister.nyroc.rr.com> Message-ID: Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 06:56:29 GMT John Goller, k9uwa /W4 Snowbird wrote: > Bout the same here... except its the left arm and left leg .. don't like > Mick.... so use Corona Extra... the Queens Finest ... Mexico has a queen? 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: 330839 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Brenda Ann" Subject: Re: Help identify Channel Master transistor radio Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 16:49:07 +0900 Message-ID: References: <2006022019260516807-ldawson@macosxcom> <24721-43FA7705-2739@storefull-3235.bay.webtv.net> <1140501219.390989.4270@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> "michaeljpro" wrote in message news:1140501219.390989.4270@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > > Hmm, I'm not entirely certain that any Channel Master radios had > circular speaker grills? > Channel Master radios were made by Sanyo and I can't think of any Sanyo > radios with circular speaker grills either...there are several > transistor radio websites worth visiting, perhaps you can google > "Channel Master/Sanyo" and see what comes up. > Several Channel Master radios here.. start with the first one and keep clicking to see if you spot yours. http://www.transistor.org/collection/channelmaster/chmstr1.html Article: 330840 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Gordon Richmond Subject: Re: DIY Knobs Reproduction Message-ID: References: Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 07:56:01 GMT Just out of curiosity, I wonder how a low melting-point metal, such as Wood's metal, would serve as a mold for doing that resin casting? Once the resin had hardened, you could melt the mold off it by dropping it in a cup of hot water. Gordon Richmond Article: 330841 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Rune" References: <1140211989.472562.279990@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <43F9DC6A.AF66BBB0@earthlink.net> <43F9E870.D680D23B@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: Watch your local Radio Shack Message-ID: <1iAKf.1479$QL4.211@news-wrt-01.rdc-nyc.rr.com> Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 08:36:13 GMT ROFL! You beat me to saying it! Ray "Michael A. Terrell" wrote in message news:43F9E870.D680D23B@earthlink.net... > Rick wrote: >> >> Not sure if they use Stanley Vidmar cabinets. Best around, but a tad >> expensive for home >> use. Sometimes you'll see a few at machine shop liquidation auctions... > > > I am hoping to find them sitting by their dumpster when they close > the stores. :) > > > -- > Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to > prove it. > Member of DAV #85. > > Michael A. Terrell > Central Florida Article: 330842 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Rune" References: <1140211989.472562.279990@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <1140222384.294158.109460@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> <_BJJf.1035$p13.746@trnddc08> <1140479675.825840.72320@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Watch your local Radio Shack Message-ID: Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 08:38:08 GMT I tried getting them to honor it two years ago and spent a lot of time at it. They called Ft. Worth and everything. Said they no longer honor it. Got a source/contact for this? Ray "AB9GO" wrote in message news:1140479675.825840.72320@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > They will still honor the lifetime warranty on their tubes. Can't beat > that! > > Randy > Article: 330843 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Brenda Ann" Subject: Re: Are you okay? Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 17:38:50 +0900 Message-ID: References: <_y7Kf.15216$z%5.13871@twister.nyroc.rr.com> "Stewart Schooley" wrote in message news:ZJydnceq2eHmDGfenZ2dnUVZ_tWdnZ2d@bright.net... > Ron in Radio Heaven wrote: >> Lou deGonzague wrote in message >> news:_y7Kf.15216$z%5.13871@twister.nyroc.rr.com... >> >>>Well, a few weeks ago I slipped on the ice and blew my knee out. Guess I >>>will need surgery to fix it. Then there is that problem with the pinched >>>nerve in my neck, makes my right arm go numb. And that bad disc in my >>>lower back still drops me to my knees sometimes since that head on >>>collision on my motorcycle back in '71. Nothin a 12 pack of Mick and a >>>few Percs can't fix. So how's things? >> >> >> Well Lou you sound just about like me, >> I've had surgery on my neck twice about 7 years >> apart, it's been 5 years now and it's coming back. >> I blew a disk in my lower back carrying a >> 1949 Philco TV, cost me 5 weeks of work >> just over 20 years ago. >> Now I have RA and deg. disk in neck and back, >> both wrists, etc... >> Falling apart at 53. >> >> Ron >> >> >> > > William, > > Thank you for asking. I must be better than I thought. I recently took a > computer quiz, "How long will you live?" Answered all the questions, > clicked the button and it popped up, "Congratulations, you will live to > the ripe old age of 71". > > I'll be 75 in June. Like I said, doin' much better than I thought. > > Stewart I took that new test at JAMA... 12 questions that tell you how likely you are to die in the next four years... one of the factors is how old you are... AP) SAN FRANCISCO If you're over 50, this test developed by researchers at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center attempts to calculate your risk of death within four years. Of course, it's not foolproof, but the researchers say it can give you a rough idea of your survival chances. The test appears in Wednesday's Journal of the American Medical Association: 1. Age: 60-64 years old = 1 point; 65-69 = 2 points; 70-74 = 3 points; 75-79 = 4 points; 80-84 = 5 points; 85 and older = 7 points. 2. Male or Female: Male = 2 points. 3. Body-Mass Index: Less than 25 (normal weight or less) = 1 point. (Calculate by multiplying height in inches times height in inches; then divide weight in pounds by that total; then multiply the total by 703.) 4. Diabetes: 2 points. 5. Cancer (excluding minor skin cancers): 2 points. 6. Chronic lung disease that limits activities or requires oxygen use at home: 2 points. 7. Congestive heart failure: 2 points. 8. Cigarette smoking in the past week: 2 points. 9. Difficulty bathing/showering because of a health or memory problem: 2 points. 10. Difficulty managing money, paying bills, keeping track of expenses because of a health or memory problem: 2 points. 11. Difficulty walking several blocks because of a health problem: 2 points. 12. Difficulty pushing or pulling large objects like a living room chair because of a health problem: 1 point. Score: 0 to 5 points = less than a 4 percent risk of dying; 6-9 points = 15 percent risk; 10-13 points = 42 percent risk; 14 or more points = 64 percent risk. Note: Researchers say the 1-point penalty for having a body-mass index under 25 (normal weight or less) is based on findings that being underweight is a health risk for elderly people. Article: 330844 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Gordon Richmond Subject: Re: The dog ate my homework Message-ID: References: Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 09:18:40 GMT The dog probably "worked" before, too. LOL Gordon Richmond Article: 330845 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Scott W. Harvey" Subject: Re: Don't tell me someone actually paid this much for a repro Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 06:12:06 -0800 Message-ID: References: <1139892699.669512.237810@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Gary Tayman wrote: > Can't wait to see the look on that guy's face when he gets it. > > > Yeah, especially when he sees the slot for cassettes on the side :-) -Scott -- DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE AT THE EMAIL ADDRESS ABOVE! Instead, go to the following web page to get my real email address: http://member.newsguy.com/~polezi/scottsaddy.htm (This has been done because I am sick of SPAMMERS making my email unusable) Vintage radio schematics, Binary newsgroup archives, TV Test pattern DVD and other great radio-related stuff is just one click away at: http://techpreservation.dyndns.org Article: 330846 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" References: <1139892699.669512.237810@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1139923118.459557.145900@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Don't tell me someone actually paid this much for a repro Message-ID: Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 15:40:58 GMT "TerryJ" wrote in message news:cY6dnWpno5I2dGzenZ2dnUVZ_t-dnZ2d@comcast.com... > > Would it be ethical or proper to send an email to the winner telling him what he > actually won? > EBay discourages that, and calls it "auction interference" even if the auction has already ended. But let's put it this way: If you were the bidder (victim), wouldn't you appreciate someone letting you know, and offering advice to try to get your money back on an auction listing that was clearly posted in the wrong category misleading the bidders to assume it was in fact a radio more than 65 years old? Wow, that was a long sentence. Anyway, I usually encourage people to help the victim out, even if it breaks the rules. It's unlikely that someone intentionally pulling a fraud is likely to complain. And if the seller truly made a "mistake" in assuming the radio was indeed old, they should be willing to accept that their mistake lead to erroneous bidding. Auctions like this give legitimate radio collectors and sellers a bad (and undeserved) reputation. Auctions like this are a bad reflection on our hobby. When I see an auction listed in a way that clearly misrepresents the item, I will often contact the seller and see if they either made a mistake, or were intentionally trying to deceive. If they don't willingly correct the listing, I usually try to file a fraud complaint with eBay but that can't be done after the end of the auction. jim menning Article: 330847 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: " Uncle Peter" References: <11vku9b9s1q3c13@corp.supernews.com> <11vl53cl9l3sa74@corp.supernews.com> Subject: Re: Formula for matching pads? Message-ID: Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 06:22:05 -0500 "- exray -" wrote in message news:11vl53cl9l3sa74@corp.supernews.com... > > > > Ok, you got it solved but the excel one DOES allow you to overtype an > impedance value. The Frenchman labels it as resistance but calls it Z. > That Excel page doesn't format correctly on the screen so I won't push it :) > I was expecting to see something like Z1 and Z2... Would be hard if they gave the formula! Thanks Pete Article: 330848 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Lou deGonzague Subject: Re: GR 1310B what is it for ? References: <43FA5FF0.C5D1864B@earthlink.net> <24721-43FA7A62-2740@storefull-3235.bay.webtv.net> <11vl4qtbmkvj737@corp.supernews.com> Message-ID: Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 12:26:22 GMT Ken, this oscillator puts out a pure sine wave, there is no way to modulate it. If you tune it to a frequency on your radio you will just hear a dead spot just like when a radio station looses it's audio feed but still has a carrier. This unit was made to test audio amps and related equipment like tape recorders using an oscilloscope in conjunction. This company made very high quality equipment, that unit probably cost a bundle when it was new. I think you will get a better response from people if you word your question differently like what is the application of this unit. - exray - wrote: > Ken G. wrote: > >> Then you have learned nothing. >> Yes actually i have . There is no interest in it or a quick explanation >> for it ... tells me better where it belongs :-) > > A+ Article: 330849 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Ken Subject: Re: DIY Knobs Reproduction References: Message-ID: <5MDKf.101599$4l5.18296@dukeread05> Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 07:33:03 -0500 Where is this woods metal available? Ken Gordon Richmond wrote: > Just out of curiosity, I wonder how a low melting-point metal, such as > Wood's metal, would serve as a mold for doing that resin casting? Once > the resin had hardened, you could melt the mold off it by dropping it > in a cup of hot water. > > Gordon Richmond Article: 330850 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: FAWG Swapmeet From: k9uwaREMOVE@THISarrl.netSTUFF (John Goller, k9uwa /W4 Snowbird) References: <78adnXwQTZ90AWfeRVn-rw@comcast.com> Message-ID: Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 13:16:39 GMT In article <78adnXwQTZ90AWfeRVn-rw@comcast.com>, moppat@comcast.NOSPAMnet says... > > >DATE of this event? > Feb 25th ... this coming Saturday... John k9uwa /w4 Florida Snowbird Article: 330851 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Watch your local Radio Shack From: k9uwaREMOVE@THISarrl.netSTUFF (John Goller, k9uwa /W4 Snowbird) References: <1140479675.825840.72320@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <24721-43FA7F1A-2746@storefull-3235.bay.webtv.net> Message-ID: <8wEKf.8344$_c.4220@tornado.tampabay.rr.com> Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 13:24:20 GMT In article <24721-43FA7F1A-2746@storefull-3235.bay.webtv.net>, goodguyy@webtv.net says... > > >What about ``Tandy Radio Shack `` About 5 years ago in a tiny town near >here hung a TRS sign off of an old store front .. i thought HUH and went >in . >They had a bunch of new white plastic phones along with other stuff you >would see at a Kmart ...but... At the back was an old leather goods >section that the owner claimed was the original ``Tandy`` part . ? > One of our local Rat Shack stores at home actually had two stores next to each other in a Mall ... one was the shack the other the tandy ... now its of course only one full of phones and junk John Article: 330852 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Hagstar" Subject: Reading Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 08:27:20 -0500 Message-ID: <11vm59u8t4t8k4b@corp.supernews.com> Do people actually READ the replies to posts on the Forum? Check out this thread- http://antiqueradios.com/forums/Forum17/HTML/000094.html Those little felt pads are wearing GROOVES in the governor wheel and this fellow keeps cleaning them over and over, making sure they're nice and scratchy. The intense friction is slowing the motor, but nothing I write gets through. It's bizarre but quite common when someone asks about something you know well and then simply ignores any contrary advice ("Oh course those are "Friction Pads" it says so in this book...") Oh well, stuff like this makes me wonder why I answer. John H. Article: 330853 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: DIY Knobs Reproduction From: k9uwaREMOVE@THISarrl.netSTUFF (John Goller, k9uwa /W4 Snowbird) References: Message-ID: Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 13:14:04 GMT In article , richmond@telusplanet.net says... > > >Just out of curiosity, I wonder how a low melting-point metal, such as >Wood's metal, would serve as a mold for doing that resin casting? Once >the resin had hardened, you could melt the mold off it by dropping it >in a cup of hot water. > >Gordon Richmond Question here.... just exactly HOW are you going to get this newly made knob out of the mold without damaging the mold so that it can be used to make the next knob?... Rubber Molds solve the above problem quite nicely. John k9uwa /W4 Article: 330854 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Are you okay? From: k9uwaREMOVE@THISarrl.netSTUFF (John Goller, k9uwa /W4 Snowbird) References: <_y7Kf.15216$z%5.13871@twister.nyroc.rr.com> <11vkuao1r2g9u4c@corp.supernews.com> Message-ID: <5eEKf.8336$_c.2214@tornado.tampabay.rr.com> Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 13:05:05 GMT In article <11vkuao1r2g9u4c@corp.supernews.com>, exray@coqui.net says... > > >The Queen of Mexico? > >-Bill Yup the Queen of Corona ... am sure you know the family history etc... Daughter took over the biz ... they call her the Queen... John Article: 330855 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Watch your local Radio Shack From: k9uwaREMOVE@THISarrl.netSTUFF (John Goller, k9uwa /W4 Snowbird) References: <1140479675.825840.72320@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1140519617.172693.318550@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: <%xEKf.8345$_c.72@tornado.tampabay.rr.com> Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 13:26:19 GMT In article <1140519617.172693.318550@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>, philip_barton.geo@yahoo.com says... > > > >'Tandy' was also the name that RS went by in the UK. Probably also the >inspiration behind their 'TRS-80' computer name too. > >Phil. > when the Shack had the Tech America stuff.... then they actually had nice parts for sale... mostly through the catalogs John k9uwa Article: 330856 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Hagstar" Subject: Re: The dog ate my homework Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 08:36:42 -0500 Message-ID: <11vm5rganj241e0@corp.supernews.com> References: WOW, must one BIG door that this thing could fit INSIDE it! Talk about "hollow core"! IT HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED TO THE WEATHER ELEMENTS AND ALWAYS KEPT IN DOORS John H. Article: 330857 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Hagstar" Subject: Re: FAWG Swapmeet Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 08:39:05 -0500 Message-ID: <11vm5vv6k02lg45@corp.supernews.com> References: <78adnXwQTZ90AWfeRVn-rw@comcast.com> > John k9uwa /w4 Florida Snowbird > > It's been SO warm up here this year John, you'll have no need to fly down there in a few years! John H. Article: 330858 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Hagstar" Subject: Re: How do you glue veneer? Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 08:44:07 -0500 Message-ID: <11vm69feeji3840@corp.supernews.com> References: <1140394758.791652.224310@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <_rCdnQYojdX7oWTeRVn-iw@bresnan.com> <6yjKf.1631$%m4.1260@newssvr33.news.prodigy.com> "Lyndell Scott" wrote in message news:EDkKf.16450$tb3.8811@newssvr24.news.prodigy.net... > Searching the web for a veneer specific PVA mentioned by John, I came > across this site that also explains the process > http://www.oakwoodveneer.com/tips/ironon.html . These veneer glues and thicker and set up harder for less creep after drying. Plus they are generally tinted to an appropriate tone- http://www.joewoodworker.com/veneering/glues.htm John H. Article: 330859 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Syl" References: <11vm59u8t4t8k4b@corp.supernews.com> Subject: Re: Reading Message-ID: Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 08:48:38 -0500 "Hagstar" wrote in message > Do people actually READ the replies to posts on the Forum? Check out this > thread- >... Oh well, stuff like this makes me wonder why I answer. > > John H. Yonny, the same can be said of this ng. I rarely answer and when I do, I can see 3 or 4 replies parotting my answer then the OP simply elegantly skip mine to follow the "echo"...go figure. Many times good advice is simply not followed until a thread is 20 replies long...It's not the Forum or the ng, it's human nature. They don'T know you, then your advice in no good. How many times have you read this: "please register if you want people to take your replies seriously"...? Note that I _rarely_ reply anymore, anywhere...Wonder why. Syl Article: 330860 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: Watch your local Radio Shack Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 06:44:35 -0700 Message-ID: <2129-43FB1943-2882@storefull-3232.bay.webtv.net> References: <%xEKf.8345$_c.72@tornado.tampabay.rr.com> Radio Shack still sells plugs , jacks , cords , batterys , phones , stereos , and a few learning project kits . I dont see anything wrong with that . Each time i go in there for a jack/cord/plug i usually find it without having to go into a huge ``MART`` . Article: 330861 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: GR 1310B what is it for ? Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 06:51:02 -0700 Message-ID: <2130-43FB1AC6-944@storefull-3232.bay.webtv.net> References: <11vldccba7u2k04@corp.supernews.com> Thanks everyone between here and the forum i have learned what i need to know and life is once again good . This is good advice . This is why ebay exists. One man's trash....is another man's treasure. Now to check if they sell well there :-) Article: 330862 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" Subject: Crosley 30-inch round CRT TV Message-ID: Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 17:03:10 GMT Doggone it. Too few of these exist, and this one has a cracked CRT. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6252874211 Anybody got a spare? jim menning (wanted: 3KP4 and 30BP4 CRT's) Article: 330863 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Gordon Richmond Subject: Re: DIY Knobs Reproduction Message-ID: References: Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 14:27:03 GMT Well, I was basically wondering out loud, as it were. Thinking that a low melting point alloy like Wood's metal would allow one to quickly make a one-off mold. I can see what would probably constitute a fatal flaw for this scheme: getting the mold off the original would be next to impossible for anything but the tapered bullet-style knobs. I fully agree that a rubber mold would be the best choice for knobs. Low melting point alloys might work for some niche applications. I expect one could buy the stuff from Edmund Scientific. Gordon Richmond Article: 330864 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Paul Dietenberger" References: <11vm59u8t4t8k4b@corp.supernews.com> Subject: Re: Reading Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 08:29:40 -0600 Message-ID: <43fb24be$0$27795$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.com> "Syl" wrote in message news:QSEKf.7750$Jb7.847125@weber.videotron.net... > > "Hagstar" wrote in message *snip lamentations, I read them already.... ;-) * John, even if the guy in that post didn't comprehend what you're trying to say, other people read and remember without commenting in the thread. It could very well end up being printed out and filed in somebody's hints-and-kinks folder to help them. So figure you made somebody's day a little easier even if they don't say so. Don't take unintentional slights over the Internet personally or stomp off in a huff feeling like you're merely casting pearls before swine. Some of us appreciate reading everyone's intelligent comments (even though we don't necessarily see all of them.) So keep throwing them out there when you have something to offer. They do stick in people's minds. Cheers, paul *** Free account sponsored by SecureIX.com *** *** Encrypt your Internet usage with a free VPN account from http://www.SecureIX.com *** Article: 330865 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Paul P" References: <1140396594.860596.34080@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Zenith Transoceanic questions - capacitors, etc. Message-ID: Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 14:29:58 GMT "Brenda Ann" wrote in message news:dtbgt7$18i$1@news2.kornet.net... > > "Gordon Richmond" wrote in message > news:n4eiv15mfpu5igasvi48bbnh3pm8kkl523@4ax.com... > The 200 is at 25 volts, I think, and serves as a filter for the >> filament string. > > Without looking at the schematic I can't be 100% certain, but I believe > it's actually the cathode bypass capacitor (suppose it would look like it > might be filament filtering) > > And............The Filament have it! Brenda, FYI - According to the R520/URR manual (army version with the complete component function descriptions) the low voltage section of 45D, of the 4 section can cap is for the filaments. R50 C45 I think is the same cap to the 8G005 being referenced. Schematic at http://www.transoceanic.nostalgiaair.org/520urr.htm. I have used this manual as a troubleshooting aid for other TOs. Very informative document! Large pdf but informative. Paul. :~) Article: 330866 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Gary Tayman" References: <2PjKf.3407$JR6.1939@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net> <1140478496.200044.294960@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> <1140529166.991490.40900@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Thank you! Message-ID: Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 14:57:51 GMT Just to let you know, I really appreciate the information you've given me -- it has been enlightening! I would certainly think that using a Stanton 500 cartridge with the 2.7 mil needle, I should have the best means of playing 78's, at least on my own block. If I were to pursue this further, to the point of serious reproduction a la Library of Congress, it's good to know what further tools are available and how they work. However for my personal use -- I collect 45's, have just inherited some 78's, no longer mess with ET's due to lack of space -- all I really want is a means of playing records in such a way as to sound somewhat professional. I already receive compliments when playing 45's at various events; let's see if I can draw the same response when playing a few 78's. I might add that I've got one more little tool in my arsenal. A long time ago I built a "dynamic filter" from a magazine article. This is an interesting device; it cuts off the highs to reduce surface noise, but if it "hears" a high note coming through, it opens up the response just enough to allow the note to be reproduced. This sort of thing may be a bit cheap & dirty in professional circles, but in my personal use I've been very pleased with it. For LP's or reel-to-reel tapes, with a low-but-definitely-present noise floor, it can pull that noise right out without affecting the music at all. For really noisy recordings, it can cut the treble just a smidgen, while making a whopping cut in noise. Of course it's easily adjustable, and you can "dial in" whatever sounds best. Basically if I can make a 78 sound better than a 78, I should have a pretty impressive system. -- Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical Sound Solutions For Classic Cars http://www.taymanelectrical.com Article: 330867 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Hagstar" Subject: Re: Reading Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 10:09:07 -0500 Message-ID: <11vmb8opbjm0ed2@corp.supernews.com> References: <11vm59u8t4t8k4b@corp.supernews.com> "Syl" wrote in message news:QSEKf.7750$Jb7.847125@weber.videotron.net... > > . They don'T know you, then your advice in no good. AH, I know that, that's why I post links (footnotes as it were) to back me up. Doug Houston mentioned the lubing the pads issue on the *very next page* of the Phono section too. I'm certainly still continuing to post my 2 cents though :) John H. Article: 330868 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Chris F." References: <94nkv1h1nm0v7l735q02b05isusugrdspd@4ax.com> Subject: Re: DIY Knobs Reproduction Message-ID: Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 15:15:24 GMT > There is a company in our area (used to be Sanders Prototype) that has > a machine that does that. They make precision prototypes from > digitized drawings. You can see them at http://www.solid-scape.com > > A knob should only cost a few grand or so ;-) I gave this idea some more thought and I think I could actually build a knob-replicating machine, without too much trouble or expense. I have most of the design in my head now, the only thing I'm not sure of is what material to use for a cutting blade (it would have to require little or no sharpening). If it worked, I could reproduce knobs very cheaply and quickly, and could probably even go into business. Not sure how much of a demand there is for that sort of thing though. Article: 330869 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Chris F." References: Subject: Re: DIY Knobs Reproduction Message-ID: Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 15:18:55 GMT The site mentions that silicone rubber molds are only good for about a year. Isn't there a material that will last longer? I'd like to be able to keep dozens, if not hundreds, of different molds on hand, and it would be quite a nuisance to keep redoing them every year. "Ken" wrote in message news:Z1tKf.101345$4l5.4954@dukeread05... > Try these guys http://www.lumicast.com/ > Also, I have used the polyester resin from Castolite. It can be colored, > drills and taps great, and has a slow cure time which helps get the > bubbles out. Alumilite is too fast for me. They alco carry the mold > material. Their toll free number is 1-888-227-8654. Ken > > Chris F. wrote: > > > I was wondering if anyone can point me towards some resources, for doing > > my own plastic knob reproductions. I already have the fine plaster and have > > begun making some moulds, but I'd like to know what you guys use for the > > material to make the new knobs. I have about 1/2lb of high-temp wax from an > > old AK radio, it melts under high heat and once cooled is hard as a rock > > (feels like bakelite!). However it is black and I'd like to be able to > > reproduce colored knobs (especially ones that were made from swirled > > bakelite). I know there are some specialists out there who do this for a > > living, so someone out there must have some advice they can give me. > > Thanks for any advice. > > > > > Article: 330870 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Rick" References: Subject: Re: DIY Knobs Reproduction Message-ID: <%xGKf.1285$F56.661@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink.net> Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 15:42:51 GMT "Chris F." wrote in message news:fmsKf.32785$VV4.380203@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca... > I also have to wonder if anyone has come up with a good method, for > creating replicas of fancy wooden knobs. An idea came to me the other day; > create some kind of rig that would act like a key-cutting machine, tracing > the contour of the original knob and cut it into the target material (such > as a piece of dowling spinning on a high-speed motor shaft) Anyone who has > used a key-cutter knobs what I'm talking about. Been around a long time-sometimes called a duplicating lathe Article: 330871 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: - exray - Subject: Re: GR 1310B what is it for ? Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 12:15:02 -0400 Message-ID: <11vmf44kr1d6r70@corp.supernews.com> References: <11vldccba7u2k04@corp.supernews.com> <2130-43FB1AC6-944@storefull-3232.bay.webtv.net> Ken G. wrote: > This is why ebay exists. One man's trash....is another man's treasure. > > Now to check if they sell well there :-) > Probably not. Article: 330872 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Bill Jeffrey Subject: Re: DIY Knobs Reproduction References: <%xGKf.1285$F56.661@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink.net> Message-ID: Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 10:18:02 -0700 I'm not sure how any of these devices would handle a knob that doesn't have a circular cross-section. A rosette knob, for instance, or a Philco acorn knob. And how about something like a Zenith "Z" knob. All of these would seem to require something with a very fine-pointed rotating cutter head - more like a dentist's drill than a lathe or a key cutter. But, not being a machinist, what do I know? Bill Jeffrey ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rick wrote: > "Chris F." wrote in message > news:fmsKf.32785$VV4.380203@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca... > >> I also have to wonder if anyone has come up with a good method, for >>creating replicas of fancy wooden knobs. An idea came to me the other day; >>create some kind of rig that would act like a key-cutting machine, tracing >>the contour of the original knob and cut it into the target material (such >>as a piece of dowling spinning on a high-speed motor shaft) Anyone who has >>used a key-cutter knobs what I'm talking about. > > > > Been around a long time-sometimes called a duplicating lathe > > Article: 330873 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Rick" References: <%xGKf.1285$F56.661@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink.net> Subject: Re: DIY Knobs Reproduction Message-ID: Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 17:33:32 GMT "Bill Jeffrey" wrote in message news:sWHKf.54$Uc2.51@fed1read04... > I'm not sure how any of these devices would handle a knob that doesn't > have a circular cross-section. A rosette knob, for instance, or a > Philco acorn knob. And how about something like a Zenith "Z" knob. All > of these would seem to require something with a very fine-pointed > rotating cutter head - more like a dentist's drill than a lathe or a key > cutter. > > But, not being a machinist, what do I know? > > Bill Jeffrey > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > > Rick wrote: > > > "Chris F." wrote in message > > news:fmsKf.32785$VV4.380203@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca... > > > >> I also have to wonder if anyone has come up with a good method, for > >>creating replicas of fancy wooden knobs. An idea came to me the other day; > >>create some kind of rig that would act like a key-cutting machine, tracing > >>the contour of the original knob and cut it into the target material (such > >>as a piece of dowling spinning on a high-speed motor shaft) Anyone who has > >>used a key-cutter knobs what I'm talking about. > > > > > > > > Been around a long time-sometimes called a duplicating lathe Yes, the lathe would be for circular knobs. Odd ones could be duplicated with a setup like you describe... Article: 330874 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Conalrad CD radio alert cold war display. From: "Paul P" Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 18:58:19 GMT Message-ID: References: <4hu2v15c1lsno2d8kljcqmo6eaqmcujgjh@4ax.com> <43f1de94.14825457@news.demon.co.uk> > > I have to agree with this comment. In general you can't see the tubes > from the front of any 1950s radio, so the only way people could see > the glow would be by picking the radio up and fiddling with it, which > I don't imagine you want to encourage. Even when you can see the > tubes, the glow is quite dim. You could power the scale lamps from > quite a small transformer scavenged from a scrap ghettoblaster or > similar, whereas if you power all the tube heaters you'll need a > sizable transformer (maybe 3A). > > Good luck, Paul. > -- > Paul Sherwin Consulting http://paulsherwin.co.uk I tend to agree with the above comments. I will take a direction of "Cool" or simulated operation (i.e., fake tubes perhaps). Or maybe dead tubes with a orange lamp to illuminate the interior. I think art wants to show that tubes once existed in stead of little black squares of plastic. I'm thinking now about mounting LEDs under the tube in the socket so it projects a glow up into the tubes. I really did not feel comfortable with a temperature hot display. I feel an alternative coming on. Keep the ideas coming. And Thanks to all for the input. Paul KB3LZP Article: 330875 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: DIY Knobs Reproduction References: Message-ID: Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 17:57:56 GMT Chris F. wrote: > The site mentions that silicone rubber molds are only good for about a year. > Isn't there a material that will last longer? I'd like to be able to keep > dozens, if not hundreds, of different molds on hand, and it would be quite a > nuisance to keep redoing them every year. That's what the problem is in any small quantity production run. The original production runs on various knobs numbered in the thousands, or more. The molds used were injection die molds at quite a substantial cost. But then they were designed to last for the production of several thousand knobs. 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: 330876 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Message-ID: <43FB5B5A.5DD6300C@earthlink.net> From: "Michael A. Terrell" Subject: Re: GR 1310B what is it for ? References: <43FA5FF0.C5D1864B@earthlink.net> <24721-43FA7A62-2740@storefull-3235.bay.webtv.net> <11vl4qtbmkvj737@corp.supernews.com> Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 18:26:47 GMT Lou deGonzague wrote: > > Ken, this oscillator puts out a pure sine wave, there is no way to > modulate it. If you tune it to a frequency on your radio you will just > hear a dead spot just like when a radio station looses it's audio feed > but still has a carrier. This unit was made to test audio amps and > related equipment like tape recorders using an oscilloscope in > conjunction. This company made very high quality equipment, that unit > probably cost a bundle when it was new. I think you will get a better > response from people if you word your question differently like what is > the application of this unit. > > - exray - wrote: > > Ken G. wrote: > > > >> Then you have learned nothing. > >> Yes actually i have . There is no interest in it or a quick explanation > >> for it ... tells me better where it belongs :-) > > > > A+ It can be modulated with an external circuit. A simple ring modulator made from four signal diodes and a couple coils will do it. -- Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to prove it. Member of DAV #85. Michael A. Terrell Central Florida Article: 330877 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: cuhulin@webtv.net Subject: Re: Converting Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 13:07:01 -0600 Message-ID: <6236-43F22A55-847@storefull-3255.bay.webtv.net> References: <3531-43F148AA-1303@storefull-3231.bay.webtv.net> I use two tv sets at the same time.One for my webtv,the other for DirecTV for watching old,old movies on that other tv set.I have them sitting right next to each other on top of and old antique pump organ,(it has real Ivory keys and Ivory inserts on the push/pull knobs,I bought it for $45.00 at the Salvation Army thrift store many years ago) works great for me.My 22 inch Multisync crt computer monitor is sitting on my coffee table,my Velocity Micro ProMagix computer is sitting on an end table by my couch.I use a Gyration www.gyration.com mini keyboard (I prefer wireless mini keyboards so my little doggy wont get snagged in some wires) and Gyration mouse.Three big eyes stareing back at me. cuhulin Article: 330878 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: GR 1310B what is it for ? References: <43FA5FF0.C5D1864B@earthlink.net> <24721-43FA7A62-2740@storefull-3235.bay.webtv.net> <11vl4qtbmkvj737@corp.supernews.com> <43FB5B5A.5DD6300C@earthlink.net> Message-ID: Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 18:30:43 GMT Michael A. Terrell wrote: > Lou deGonzague wrote: > >>Ken, this oscillator puts out a pure sine wave > > It can be modulated with an external circuit. A simple ring > modulator made from four signal diodes and a couple coils will do it. Or, if you have an urge to do thing creative on the bench... A simple un-tuned tube amplifier fed with the GR signal generator with a audio output transformer in the plate circuit used as a modulation transformer. 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: 330879 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: cuhulin@webtv.net Subject: Re: Converting Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 13:09:59 -0600 Message-ID: <6237-43F22B07-191@storefull-3255.bay.webtv.net> References: <3531-43F148AA-1303@storefull-3231.bay.webtv.net> Older model tv sets had a light color trim around the picture screens.That was suppose to make the screens look larger than they actually were. cuhulin Article: 330880 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Lou deGonzague Subject: Re: GR 1310B what is it for ? References: <43FA5FF0.C5D1864B@earthlink.net> <24721-43FA7A62-2740@storefull-3235.bay.webtv.net> <11vl4qtbmkvj737@corp.supernews.com> <43FB5B5A.5DD6300C@earthlink.net> Message-ID: <3UJKf.16826$Zl1.14289@twister.nyroc.rr.com> Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 19:31:11 GMT I was just saying that as practical matter to Ken I know that you can modulate any oscillator if you so desire, but first you have to know what you are doing. Michael A. Terrell wrote: > Lou deGonzague wrote: >> Ken, this oscillator puts out a pure sine wave, there is no way to >> modulate it. If you tune it to a frequency on your radio you will just >> hear a dead spot just like when a radio station looses it's audio feed >> but still has a carrier. This unit was made to test audio amps and >> related equipment like tape recorders using an oscilloscope in >> conjunction. This company made very high quality equipment, that unit >> probably cost a bundle when it was new. I think you will get a better >> response from people if you word your question differently like what is >> the application of this unit. >> >> - exray - wrote: >>> Ken G. wrote: >>> >>>> Then you have learned nothing. >>>> Yes actually i have . There is no interest in it or a quick explanation >>>> for it ... tells me better where it belongs :-) >>> A+ > > > It can be modulated with an external circuit. A simple ring > modulator made from four signal diodes and a couple coils will do it. > > Article: 330881 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Rick" References: <%xGKf.1285$F56.661@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink.net> Subject: Re: DIY Knobs Reproduction Message-ID: <04KKf.1365$F56.1045@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink.net> Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 19:43:56 GMT "Bill Jeffrey" wrote in message news:sWHKf.54$Uc2.51@fed1read04... > I'm not sure how any of these devices would handle a knob that doesn't > have a circular cross-section. A rosette knob, for instance, or a > Philco acorn knob. And how about something like a Zenith "Z" knob. All > of these would seem to require something with a very fine-pointed > rotating cutter head - more like a dentist's drill than a lathe or a key > cutter. > > But, not being a machinist, what do I know? > > Bill Jeffrey > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you have the time, skill, and resources (or a lot of money), almost any knob or small part can be duplicated by casting or machining... Article: 330882 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Brenda Ann" Subject: Re: Are you okay? Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 05:12:25 +0900 Message-ID: References: <_y7Kf.15216$z%5.13871@twister.nyroc.rr.com> <11vkuao1r2g9u4c@corp.supernews.com> <5eEKf.8336$_c.2214@tornado.tampabay.rr.com> "John Goller, k9uwa /W4 Snowbird" wrote in message news:5eEKf.8336$_c.2214@tornado.tampabay.rr.com... > In article <11vkuao1r2g9u4c@corp.supernews.com>, exray@coqui.net says... >> >> >>The Queen of Mexico? >> >>-Bill > > Yup the Queen of Corona ... am sure you know the family history > etc... Daughter took over the biz ... they call her the Queen... > I remember her.. made famous in the Paul Simon song.. "Me and Julio Down By the School Yard" Article: 330883 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Buck Frobisher" Subject: Re: Are you okay? Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 15:45:12 -0500 Message-ID: <11vmuuqq6vkuide@news.supernews.com> References: <_y7Kf.15216$z%5.13871@twister.nyroc.rr.com> "Jeffrey D Angus" wrote in message news:xQyKf.13505$Ou1.935@tornado.socal.rr.com... > > > John Goller, k9uwa /W4 Snowbird wrote: > >> Bout the same here... except its the left arm and left leg .. don't like >> Mick.... so use Corona Extra... the Queens Finest ... > > Mexico has a queen? > > Jeff More than one, Jeff... Article: 330884 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Mike Schultz" References: <1140485230.995455.65210@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> <1140494061.507590.174890@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1140495011.605652.197970@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <11vl6c143cg6ta5@corp.supernews.com> <1140498878.946226.317630@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: CAPACITOR REFORMING PROCEDURE QUESTION. Message-ID: Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 20:59:59 GMT In extreme circumstances, metal can capacitors can and do explode. They can cause injury to anyone in their path, and damage to whatever they are in. Is it worth the few bucks you save to put a hole in a nice old cabinet, or in your head? -- Mike Schultz "Phil Nelson" wrote in message news:RcydnZLgff-RM2feRVn-og@giganews.com... > Once upon a time, I believed in reforming and tried it a few times. Yes, > some caps will reform and work for a while -- maybe a few minutes, maybe a > few days, maybe a few months, who knows? Too many variables, and anybody > who tells you he has a predictable scientific method is full of hot air. > > One thing I can say with certainty is that it takes a lot less time to > replace the old electrolytics than it does to spend hours futzing around > with a variac and babysitting a radio in hopes that its funky old > capacitors might -- maybe -- come back to life . . . for a while. I would > rather spend a few bucks and have a radio that I'm confident will work > safely for years. > > Just my $0.02. > > Phil Nelson > Phil's Old Radios > http://antiqueradio.org/index.html > > Article: 330885 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: " Uncle Peter" Subject: http://jm.slove.org/gc/ Message-ID: Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 16:13:51 -0500 http://jm.slove.org/gc/ Article: 330886 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Ken Subject: Re: http://jm.slove.org/gc/ References: Message-ID: Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 16:23:28 -0500 What is this? Ken Uncle Peter wrote: > http://jm.slove.org/gc/ > > Article: 330887 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" References: Subject: Re: http://jm.slove.org/gc/ Message-ID: Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 21:25:37 GMT "Ken" wrote in message news:lxLKf.102843$4l5.4238@dukeread05... > What is this? Ken > > Uncle Peter wrote: > >> http://jm.slove.org/gc/ >> >> > Commercial with a German Coast Guard operator on his radio. jim menning Article: 330888 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Sam Subject: Any interest? Message-ID: Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 21:30:21 GMT I recently uncovered in an old family attic 2 radios - I wonder if there is any interest by members of this group The first is a Thorola Isodyne - just the 3 dial tuner box and chassis - no tubes, no speaker and no battery packs - the case is in pretty good condition and the back is still there. The second is an RCA model 110 console with push button tuning, it has all the tubes, knobs, speaker, etc and even the original owner's manual in an envelope inside. It still works and can receive strong local AM stations, although the cabinet has a few "dings". I live in Massachusetts and would be happy to email pictures of either or both to anyone who is interested. If this is the wrong news group for such an entry, I apologize, but I was referred here by Phil Nelson of antiqueradio.org Sam stopthespamdonuts@hotmail.com (remove spam) Article: 330889 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" References: Subject: Re: Any interest? Message-ID: <9RLKf.11$iR1.1@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com> Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 21:44:37 GMT "Sam" wrote in message news:NDLKf.8778$lR2.6463@trndny01... >I recently uncovered in an old family attic 2 radios - I wonder if > there is any interest by members of this group > > The first is a Thorola Isodyne - just the 3 dial tuner box and chassis - no tubes, > no speaker and no battery packs - the case is in pretty good condition and the back > is still there. > > The second is an RCA model 110 console with push button tuning, it has > all the tubes, knobs, speaker, etc and even the original owner's manual in an > envelope inside. It still works and can receive strong local AM stations, although > the cabinet has a few "dings". > > I live in Massachusetts and would be happy to email pictures of either or both to > anyone who is interested. > > If this is the wrong news group for such an entry, I apologize, but I was referred > here by Phil Nelson of antiqueradio.org > > Sam > stopthespamdonuts@hotmail.com (remove spam) Phil wouldn't kid you. You came to the right place. Welcome. jim menning Article: 330890 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Paul P" References: <9GbHf.152$_c.143@tornado.tampabay.rr.com> <0qlHf.520$JR6.420@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net> Subject: Re: Probe picture time Message-ID: Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 22:04:58 GMT > Jeffrey D Angus wrote: > > > As to an RF probe for the VTVM, Usually, there's just a three parts. > > A 1N34 germanium signal diode (rectifier) a resistor and a coupling > > capacitor. > > And here we go. > http://www.io.com/~n5fc/rfprobe1.htm > > Jeff Jeff, I am using it now (at this time)! Thanks for the convenient link. Paul Article: 330891 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Rene" Subject: Philco 217 DC radio Message-ID: Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 08:24:54 -0500 Inherited this radio and would like to see it working. Question 1 What voltage does it use? Question2 Should I start by recapping unit? I have a located schematic and alignment procedures but I have never worked on any radios. I have had a few years ago some electronic training but little practice. I hope with some of your guidance I can bring this unit to life. Article: 330892 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Don't tell me someone actually paid this much for a repro From: Richard Gleitz Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 19:22:27 -0500 Message-ID: <43F27443.E0007916@netrax.net> References: <1139892699.669512.237810@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Wow! I have one of those. Bought it about 25 or so years ago. Ebay here I come! Ka-ching. AuroraOldRadios wrote: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/PHILCO-Cathedral-Radio-Works-GREAT_W0QQitemZ6602082154 Article: 330893 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steve P." Subject: Re: Conalrad CD radio alert cold war display. Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 18:36:43 -0600 Message-ID: <11v4tsriq2dc265@corp.supernews.com> References: <4hu2v15c1lsno2d8kljcqmo6eaqmcujgjh@4ax.com> <11v3ikef816gpf3@corp.supernews.com> I just started working for a company that's located in a building that dates around the early 30s with a nice large fallout shelter. Fallout shelter signs are all over the place. Apparently the city reinforced the basement walls with thick concrete in the 50s making it into a community shelter. Nobody who works there likes going down there since it's a bit creepy and musty, but I love that kind of stuff. Steve P. "Mike Schultz" wrote in message news:FikIf.5925$3V4.5011@trnddc06... > When I was a kid, one of the neighbors won some serious money on a TV quiz > program (the rigged one, as I recall), and the fool used the money to > build a fallout shelter in the basement. I wonder if it's still there, > and do the current residents know what it was for? Article: 330894 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: Conalrad CD radio alert cold war display. Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 00:37:47 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <4hu2v15c1lsno2d8kljcqmo6eaqmcujgjh@4ax.com> <11v3ikef816gpf3@corp.supernews.com> In "Mike Schultz" writes: >When I was a kid, one of the neighbors won some serious money on a TV quiz >program (the rigged one, as I recall), and the fool used the money to build >a fallout shelter in the basement. I wonder if it's still there, and do the >current residents know what it was for? Watch the Brendan Fraiser movie "Blast from the Past". Not a great flick, but pretty funny. Definitely worth a watch. He grows up in a humungous fallout shelter with his parents and goes above ground for the first time thirty years or so later. There's also a hot swing dance scene with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (I think, or maybe it's Squirrel Nut Zippers) playing a retro club. -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 330895 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: " Uncle Peter" References: Subject: Re: Any interest? Message-ID: Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 18:24:56 -0500 "Sam" wrote in message news:NDLKf.8778$lR2.6463@trndny01... > > If this is the wrong news group for such an entry, I apologize, but I > was referred here by Phil Nelson of antiqueradio.org > > Sam > stopthespamdonuts@hotmail.com (remove spam) I'm in CT, email sent. Would like to see the pix. Pete Article: 330896 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: FAWG Swapmeet From: k9uwaREMOVE@THISarrl.netSTUFF (John Goller, k9uwa /W4 Snowbird) References: <78adnXwQTZ90AWfeRVn-rw@comcast.com> <11vm5vv6k02lg45@corp.supernews.com> Message-ID: Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 23:27:20 GMT In article <11vm5vv6k02lg45@corp.supernews.com>, yonnyKILL@SPAMMERSatt.net says... > > > >It's been SO warm up here this year John, you'll have no need to fly down >there in a few years! > >John H. > > Today it was 82 for a high and 59 last nite... had a wonderful day today... out in the nice warm sun a bit and came home with a nearly perfect already restored Philco model 21 Cathedral.. this one has the real 21 chassis in it with a pair of 45 tubes rather than the more common ones where Philco installed model 20 chassis in them. John k9uwa Article: 330897 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: John Bachman Subject: Grunow Zebra veneer? Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 19:06:59 -0500 Message-ID: What is with the cabinet here? Ebay 6607178583 That cannot be the original finish can it? John B. Article: 330898 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Pete_O" Subject: Honest error, but buyer will be p****d Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 19:27:04 +0100 Message-ID: <823c803c4ed006a5a134df93ea8a8db0@localhost.talkaboutcollecting.com> Am I seeing this right? It looks like a Philco 37-610 inside a 37-630 cabinet and sold as a 37-640. One audio tube, and no RF amp/condenser. The buyer might be a little upset, but he will get some extra tube shields. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6605827996 I advised the seller; hopefully he will head off any problem. -Pete O. Article: 330899 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: Are you okay? Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 00:25:35 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <_y7Kf.15216$z%5.13871@twister.nyroc.rr.com> In Jeffrey D Angus writes: >John Goller, k9uwa /W4 Snowbird wrote: >> Bout the same here... except its the left arm and left leg .. don't like >> Mick.... so use Corona Extra... the Queens Finest ... >Mexico has a queen? Sure. You'll find lots of them in the more interesting parts of Mexico City. -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 330900 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: $pam filtering Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 00:30:13 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <11vapt9g3r5djac@corp.supernews.com> <45nmqaF7hqkjU1@individual.net> <18FJf.4184$_c.1298@tornado.tampabay.rr.com> In <18FJf.4184$_c.1298@tornado.tampabay.rr.com> k9uwaREMOVE@THISarrl.netSTUFF (John Goller, k9uwa /W4 Snowbird) writes: >While I am not exactly a Bill Gates Fan.... think about your Comodore 64 >computer that cost the same price as today walking into Best Buy >and getting an E-Machines puter .... No argument there. Mass production has brought prices down for everybody. I just wish the "mass" part had been done a bit better, in ways that wouldn't have cost anyone a dime. >eh... pretty close to the same price... but the new machine is loaded >at least with software .. and is obviously a whole lot more machine.. >if it hadn't been for Bill Gates... do you thing U could even afford >a computer most than a comodore 64... today?. If it hadn't been Mr. Bill it would've (should've :) been someone else. It's kinda like the whole Beta vs. VHS debacle, except VHS didn't go into rewind all by itself. -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 330901 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: " Uncle Peter" References: <823c803c4ed006a5a134df93ea8a8db0@localhost.talkaboutcollecting.com> Subject: Re: Honest error, but buyer will be p****d Message-ID: <1BOKf.15654$2c4.4085@dukeread11> Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 19:52:08 -0500 "Pete_O" wrote in message news:823c803c4ed006a5a134df93ea8a8db0@localhost.talkaboutcollecting.com... > Am I seeing this right? It looks like a Philco 37-610 inside a 37-630 > cabinet and sold as a 37-640. One audio tube, and no RF amp/condenser. > The buyer might be a little upset, but he will get some extra tube > shields. > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6605827996 > > I advised the seller; hopefully he will head off any problem. -Pete O. > Definitely a 37-630, one of my first sets. It should have a shadow meter too. Someone won't be happy! Pete Article: 330902 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: A few Radios Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 01:24:22 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <22780-43F0B447-186@storefull-3258.bay.webtv.net> <1139944468.692915.71150@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> In <1139944468.692915.71150@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> "DumpsterDiver" writes: >Well, I certainly envy this dude his tolerant wife! >SHEESH! Mine thinks a dozen or so are way too many, and allows me >exactly ONE in a corner of the living room (a nice, working Philco 87 >console that doubles as a room heater in cold weather). Ya must've married her for some reason. :) Radios aren't the only thing in life. >If I read her name correctly ("Voung") she=B4s likely from a culture >(Nam?) where the "man o=B4 the house" still wears the pants! Aaargh! Wherever did this concept come from? Just about every female friend I have likes old machines. Not every single woman, but the vast majority of them. A friend just did a performance with one of my machines (she's also a unix systems administrator): [WARNING!!! THE FOLLOWING LINK IS ***NOT*** KID FRIENDLY!!!] http://www.mishvadevil.com/PerformanceGallery/BadASS/ I also have male friends who not only shouldn't be near anything that plugs in, but are barely qualified to refill their Scotch tape dispenser. Nothing wrong with that. Whether or not you like machines, electronics, math, etc. should have nothing to do with gender. Or wearing pants. Which also shouldn't have anything to do with gender. -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 330903 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: GR 1310B what is it for ? Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 18:00:04 -0700 Message-ID: <24723-43FBB794-264@storefull-3235.bay.webtv.net> References: You lost me . Article: 330904 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: 1950 radio experimenter Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 02:04:56 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <4597m3F5j0mdU1@individual.net> <45ab82F5nvbrU2@individual.net> In "Scott W. Harvey" writes: >Linux simply doesn't have the security issues as OS that uncle >Billy wants everyone to use. All it would take to eliminate 99% of the virus problem is to turn off autorun. Microsoft's continual refusal to face this shows where the company's interests really lie -- you can sell more by lying to people about how easy automatic installation and execution of software is than by biting the bullet and constructing a technically sound system. -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 330905 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: Question. Not realy OT $pam filtering (It is a part of participating in this newsgroup). Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 02:39:40 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <11vapt9g3r5djac@corp.supernews.com> <3MOJf.2678$lR2.2515@trndny01> In <3MOJf.2678$lR2.2515@trndny01> "Paul P" writes: >That brings up a question. How can one tell if that is happening on your >own computer (i.e., hijacked)? An open relay is a mail host that will accept mail from outside its netblock and forward it to a destination also outside its control. This is bad because you have no control over the recipient OR the sender. There's no one you can fire, kill, etc. to keep them from misbehaving. Here's the cannonical way to tell if you have an open relay (and before anyone goes rolling their eyes at me or calls me a cognoscenti :), even Windoze has telnet): panix5.panix.com>9% telnet mail.gothicdigital.com 25 Trying 166.84.167.79... Connected to mail.gothicdigital.com. Escape character is '^]'. 220 mail.GothicDigital.com ESMTP Sendmail 8.12.9+Sun/8.12.9; Tue, 21 Feb 2006 20:21:50 -0500 (EST) MAIL FROM: BOZO@CLOWN.COM 250 2.1.0 BOZO@CLOWN.COM... Sender ok RCPT TO: GEORGE@WHITEHOUSE.GOV 550 5.7.1 GEORGE@WHITEHOUSE.GOV... Relaying denied QUIT 221 2.0.0 mail.GothicDigital.com closing connection Connection closed by foreign host. In the first line I've connected to port 25 of my mail host FROM A MACHINE OUTSIDE MY NETWORK. Once I'm talking to my mail daemon everything I typed is in upper case so you can see my commands and sendmail's reply. The MAIL >FROM line isn't necessary for the test because the check is done on the source address, not the name, which can be anything you want. This also shows how easy it is to lie to SMTP. You can call yourself Bob Jones if you want. It's not e-mail's business to look at your birth certificate. RCPT TO: says where the mail's going. Again, this doesn't have to be a deliverable address, just something that's outside your network. That makes this session a relay, and that's not allowed on my machine. All this is something you don't need to know if you're not running a mail host. If you are you'd better already know how to do this. :) If you're NOT running a mail server, you shouldn't be accepting connections on port 25 AT ALL. One way to check for this is one of the many port scanners out there. "Shields Up!" (someone's been watching way too much Star Trek :) has a decent reputation: https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2 You shouldn't see an open port 25. >I run XP (semi-auto updating), outlook >express with McAfee (auto updating). If I send an email over to the same or >different people (like when forgetting to include some one in the CC list) >McAfee stops the email and sends up a warning. Do you think I have enough >potection or is something happening that I may not be aware of? Unfortunately, this isn't the end of the answer. Open relays are the majority of the porblem, because they allow remote control of your machine. However, one of the wonders of all this stuff that happens to Windows boxes automagically is that a process can be installed that periodically sends out mail all by itself! And you didn't have to do a thing. Isn't that wonderful? The only way to protect yourself against this is to be sure of what's running on your machine. I periodically take a look at what all processes are running and keep an eye on my system logs. There are are hacks that will hide themselves from the process status, but one can only be so paranoid. I can't weigh in on the particular stuff you're running because I have no experience with what you're using. Just check to make sure you aren't listening on port 25 and that'll take care of 99% of the problems. -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 330906 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: It made a loud bang type of noise, then it smelled like something burnt . . . Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 02:47:56 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: In "graham" writes: [Joker's corner] >... well, Tim, if you read his original post one might assume he could have > got the radio from Phil Phil responded with the unwarranted assumption that the OP was a troll, hence you thought the radio came from Phil? >... hence the question "what went wrong" or Phil > is making light of his vague question ... my response was a joke to the former > as I assume, in reality, it was the latter ... could my response to your >pacemaker > comment be similar? ............. ;-) I gotta admit you caught me off guard. You came in here with a poison keyboard dripping with invective, slingin' mud left-n-right, I figured I'd better be right serious with the response there. But... a joke? I'm downright proud of ya, graham! -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 330907 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Bob in Phx" References: <1140557933.990857.317830@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: ARRL Handbook Message-ID: Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 20:04:12 -0700 I would love it!!! Bob in phx ill pay shipping. "philo" wrote in message news:jrGdnYxH9a-ZN2beRVn-pw@athenet.net... > > wrote in message > news:1140557933.990857.317830@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... >> Found a 1962 39th edition of ... The Radio Amateurs Handbook... >> by the american radio relay league. [covers in rough shape] >> Anyone want it? >> > > Don't want it but it brings back good memories... > I started out with the 1963 edition...bought it new. > It's quite well used and has several soldering gun burns in it. > It's just a few feet away from my desk! > > > Article: 330908 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: Watch your local Radio Shack Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 03:15:46 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <1140211989.472562.279990@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <1140222384.294158.109460@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> In "Mark Oppat" writes: >for most of the country, you folks had nothing but RS and a few other >smaller chains like Dick Smith (did they ever have very many stores outside >CA?) but we had real independent parts distributor shops here in the >Detroit area, the best being Norwest who I worked for 1976-1979. We really >had EVERYTHING you would want to service a radio or TV. We had the full GC >line of twiddle tools, all the belts and wheels for servicing changers and >tape recorders, the full line of chemicals and adhesives. In Sylvania, we >had all the tubes and ECG. In Centralab, we could make most any 1/2 watt >carbon control (as I can now!). In Thordarson, we had a full line of >transformers available, and stocked quite a few too. Speakers? QUAM and >Utah and many OEM "specials" we bought thru Mid America, a now-gone surplus >wholesaler out of Chicago. We had LOTS of MA stuff, it was better than the >surplus junk Olson sold. You never knew what would show up from them. I grew up in Harrisburg, PA, and fondly remember Electronics Wholesalers. When I was real little my dad took me there for my birthday. One of the things I bought was a pulse transformer, even though I didn't know exactly what it was at the time. :) Might still have it. As I got older and started building stuff I need a standard 365pF variable cap. I remember the counter guy asking if I wanted a standard open frame unit, or one of the compact types with plastic dielectric. He showed me both and explained the difference. Yeah, those were the days. But time goes on. Folks from Tommy Edison's days would feel we're missing out not being able to stop by a chemical supply to try out a new battery formulation. :) -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 330909 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: Probe picture time References: <9GbHf.152$_c.143@tornado.tampabay.rr.com> <0qlHf.520$JR6.420@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net> Message-ID: Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 03:26:31 GMT Paul P wrote: > Jeff, > I am using it now (at this time)! Thanks for the convenient link. Like the sign above the urinal. "We aim to please. We hope you do the same." 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: 330910 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Hagstar" Subject: ATTENTION S.CENTRAL PA CONSOLE RESCUE PERSONNEL! Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 22:27:38 -0500 Message-ID: <11vnmhiq7eifaa4@corp.supernews.com> 12 TUBES, cheap likely- http://cgi.ebay.com/Deco-Philco-Console-Radio-Model-38-1_W0QQitemZ6607125410 John H. Article: 330911 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: ISH Subject: This is Really Stretching It Message-ID: Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 03:30:43 GMT I don't think this was designed with the Trylon and Perisphere in mind........or was it? (I have the same radio) Article: 330912 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: ARRL Handbook References: <1140557933.990857.317830@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 03:31:43 GMT Sure, how much are you asking for it? Jeff wgilmour@i-zoom.net wrote: > Found a 1962 39th edition of ... The Radio Amateurs Handbook... > by the american radio relay league. [covers in rough shape] > Anyone want it? > -- 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: 330913 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Hagstar" Subject: WANTED Washington State Veneer Expert Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 22:34:18 -0500 Message-ID: <11vnmu15e2rla18@corp.supernews.com> http://cgi.ebay.com/ZENITH-RADIO-CONSOLE-Superheterodyne-Receiver_W0QQitemZ6607433302 John H. Article: 330914 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: Watch your local Radio Shack Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 03:38:54 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <1140211989.472562.279990@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <43F9DC6A.AF66BBB0@earthlink.net> In <43F9DC6A.AF66BBB0@earthlink.net> "Michael A. Terrell" writes: > I'd like to have a couple dozen of those big Radio Shack parts >cabinets they put the carded components in for my shop. It would be a >great way to store all those oddball parts. Stack them to the ceiling >and make a rlling ladder. You want a Vidmar: http://www.stanleyvidmar.com/ Bloody expensive, but oh are they nice! -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 330915 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: Watch your local Radio Shack Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 03:42:26 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <1140211989.472562.279990@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <43F9DC6A.AF66BBB0@earthlink.net> In "Rick" writes: >"Michael A. Terrell" wrote in message >news:43F9DC6A.AF66BBB0@earthlink.net... >> >> I'd like to have a couple dozen of those big Radio Shack parts >> cabinets they put the carded components in for my shop. It would be a >> great way to store all those oddball parts. Stack them to the ceiling >> and make a rlling ladder. >Not sure if they use Stanley Vidmar cabinets. Best around, but a tad expensive for home >use. Sometimes you'll see a few at machine shop liquidation auctions... Eh, I should've read the rest of the thread before responding with the same information. :) The Radio Shack parts drawers didn't seem to have that same solid feel as a Vidmar, but maybe that was just the psychology of being in the low rent district. At any rate, they'd do. -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 330916 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: OT: $pam filtering Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 03:45:23 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <11vapt9g3r5djac@corp.supernews.com> <11vavtgcvn3c956@corp.supernews.com> <43F666BB.FC39714@earthlink.net> <43F6C4E7.F37CF3BB@earthlink.net> In <43F6C4E7.F37CF3BB@earthlink.net> "Michael A. Terrell" writes: >Tim Mullen wrote: >> >> In <43F666BB.FC39714@earthlink.net> "Michael A. Terrell" writes: >> >> > OK, Tim, you know you're not supposed to talk about the two headed >> >soldering iron! I KNOW that you got the memo! >> >> At least I didn't give away our secret three-thumbed handshake! >> >> Oops. > Keep it up and you'll have one of those pink flying saucers landing >in your yard any day now. Will not. I painted it this weekend. Black, of course. -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 330917 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Paul P" References: <11vnmhiq7eifaa4@corp.supernews.com> Subject: Re: ATTENTION S.CENTRAL PA CONSOLE RESCUE PERSONNEL! Message-ID: Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 04:07:12 GMT That is three hours away. Tempting..... PP "Hagstar" wrote in message news:11vnmhiq7eifaa4@corp.supernews.com... > 12 TUBES, cheap likely- > > http://cgi.ebay.com/Deco-Philco-Console-Radio-Model-38-1_W0QQitemZ6607125410 > > John H. > Article: 330918 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Paul P" References: <11vnmhiq7eifaa4@corp.supernews.com> <1140580068.413059.136530@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: ATTENTION S.CENTRAL PA CONSOLE RESCUE PERSONNEL! Message-ID: Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 04:16:49 GMT Where? Paul "AuroraOldRadios" wrote in message news:1140580068.413059.136530@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > There's also a 12 tube Wards Airline in PA, pickup only. > Article: 330919 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Paul P" References: <11vm59u8t4t8k4b@corp.supernews.com> <43fb24be$0$27795$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.com> Subject: Re: Reading Message-ID: Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 04:19:46 GMT > Don't take unintentional slights over the Internet personally or stomp off > in a huff feeling like you're merely casting pearls before swine. Some of > us > appreciate reading everyone's intelligent comments (even though we don't > necessarily see all of them.) So keep throwing them out there when you > have > something to offer. They do stick in people's minds. > > Cheers, > paul YES! Absolutely. Paul. Article: 330920 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Paul Dietenberger" References: <11vnmu15e2rla18@corp.supernews.com> Subject: Re: WANTED Washington State Veneer Expert Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 22:22:37 -0600 Message-ID: <43fbe290$1_1@newspeer2.tds.net> "Hagstar" wrote in message news:11vnmu15e2rla18@corp.supernews.com... > http://cgi.ebay.com/ZENITH-RADIO-CONSOLE-Superheterodyne-Receiver_W0QQitemZ6607433302 "Interesting conversation piece," he says. I can just imagine the conversations that would center around this. Such as "Why is this beat-up piece of ugly junk in your living space? Take it down to the basement until you have it ready for polite society, then bring it back and we'll converse about it then." :-) At least you get push-pull output for your money. paul Article: 330921 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: - exray - Subject: Re: Bill Turner Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 00:32:18 -0400 Message-ID: <11vnqafs3ho3d97@corp.supernews.com> References: <1140575835.162684.213660@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Dan Olson wrote: > Where is Bill Turner? - Haven't seen any of his posts in a while. > He's around. I exchanged emails with him last Saturday. -Bill M Article: 330922 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "glen_L" Subject: anyone have an Eveready portable to sell? Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 15:50:20 -0800 Message-ID: <43fbed9c$0$7164$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au> I'm looking for one of the following late 50's UK made Ever Ready Portable valve sets Sky Baronet Sky Baby Sky Casket thanks Article: 330923 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Message-ID: <43FBFD0E.9691E3DF@earthlink.net> From: "Michael A. Terrell" Subject: Re: OT: $pam filtering References: <11vapt9g3r5djac@corp.supernews.com> <11vavtgcvn3c956@corp.supernews.com> <43F666BB.FC39714@earthlink.net> <43F6C4E7.F37CF3BB@earthlink.net> Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 05:56:50 GMT Tim Mullen wrote: > > In <43F6C4E7.F37CF3BB@earthlink.net> "Michael A. Terrell" writes: > > > Keep it up and you'll have one of those pink flying saucers landing > >in your yard any day now. > > Will not. I painted it this weekend. > > Black, of course. Ok, what did you do with the alien crew? -- Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to prove it. Member of DAV #85. Michael A. Terrell Central Florida Article: 330924 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "William B Noble (don't reply to this address)" Subject: Re: ARRL Handbook Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 23:14:30 -0800 Message-ID: References: <1140557933.990857.317830@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> I have that exact year, odly enough - it's a good year - has all the relevant tube data etc On 21 Feb 2006 13:38:54 -0800, wgilmour@i-zoom.net wrote: >Found a 1962 39th edition of ... The Radio Amateurs Handbook... >by the american radio relay league. [covers in rough shape] >Anyone want it? Bill www.wbnoble.com to contact me, do not reply to this message, instead correct this address and use it will iam_ b_ No ble at msn daught com *** Free account sponsored by SecureIX.com *** *** Encrypt your Internet usage with a free VPN account from http://www.SecureIX.com *** Article: 330925 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: John Bachman Subject: Ebay users beware! Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 08:13:07 -0500 Message-ID: There is a new scam going around by email. It looks identical to a question about your item from an eBay user but it is not. If you click on the "Respond Now" button you go to what appears to be an eBay sign in screen where you enter your eBay username and password. If you do that you just gave access to your eBay account to the scammer. Be very, very careful. I had a brain cramp this morning and filled in the form even though I was thinking that it did not look right. A few minutes later it dawned on me. I quickly changed my eBay password. I had seen this before but did not have anything for sale at the time and instantly recognized it as a scam. This morning I have an item for sale (Red Sox spring training tickets) which expires today and has no bids so far so I was anxious to respond - haste makes for stupid moves. John B. Article: 330926 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "CLFE" References: Subject: Re: Ebay users beware! Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 08:37:14 -0500 Message-ID: <43fc68f9$0$25080$ecde5a14@news.coretel.net> "John Bachman" wrote in message news:nioov1de9mjtt3ri4qr8j7qvha5cbbj8v3@4ax.com... > There is a new scam going around by email. It looks identical to a > question about your item from an eBay user but it is not. If you > click on the "Respond Now" button you go to what appears to be an eBay > sign in screen where you enter your eBay username and password. If > you do that you just gave access to your eBay account to the scammer. > > Be very, very careful. > > I had a brain cramp this morning and filled in the form even though I > was thinking that it did not look right. A few minutes later it > dawned on me. I quickly changed my eBay password. > > I had seen this before but did not have anything for sale at the time > and instantly recognized it as a scam. This morning I have an item > for sale (Red Sox spring training tickets) which expires today and has > no bids so far so I was anxious to respond - haste makes for stupid > moves. > > John B. You appear to be rather new to E-Bay - or this is your first of what could be many. This isn't new by a long shot. I received those many times in the past. I used to just delete them as I got them, but then I fixed it so I don't get them at all. I got them even at times when I had NO items up for sale and hadn't for a long time. Just because it says E-Bay or Pay Pal - doesn't make it so. For security reasons - go directly to their sites - any "actual" messages from them will be found. For best protection - you can block ALL E-Bay and Pay Pal e-mail to your inbox and just go to their site to see if you have messages. AND in case you don't know this either - you may get e-mails appearing to be >from them asking for info updates - that your account was hacked or their information needs updated. These too are false. They do NOT ask for this stuff. This has been advertised godzillions of times - yet it never sinks in to some people's heads. clf Article: 330927 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: Ebay users beware! Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 06:35:05 -0700 Message-ID: <1315-43FC6889-18@storefull-3233.bay.webtv.net> References: Yep .. been getting these by the dozens and i dont even use ebay lately Article: 330928 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: paulSPAM@paulsherwin.co.uk (Paul Sherwin) Subject: Re: anyone have an Eveready portable to sell? Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 13:39:26 GMT Message-ID: <43fc68a9.8581910@news.demon.co.uk> References: <43fbed9c$0$7164$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au> On Wed, 22 Feb 2006 15:50:20 -0800, "glen_L" wrote: >I'm looking for one of the following late 50's UK made Ever Ready Portable >valve sets > >Sky Baronet >Sky Baby >Sky Casket They crop up quite frequently on UK eBay, especially the Baronet and Casket. You can usually pick one up for around £10-£15 (US$15-$25). Also, see if anybody's got a spare one on Paul Stenning's UK Vintage Radio forum, http://www.vintage-radio.net. HTH, Paul -- Paul Sherwin Consulting http://paulsherwin.co.uk Article: 330929 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Hagstar" Subject: Repost from Forum- Windup Regreasing Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 08:44:01 -0500 Message-ID: <11voql87imgmq0d@corp.supernews.com> (Not sure the Phono section gets much traffic....) This recent acquisition had a missing governor weight and a pronounced Victor Thunk that would scare the cats and make the record skip. The weight was an easy fix, to be safe I changed all the springs and weights for ones >from a parts motor. Following the procedure Doug H. recommended recently- http://antiqueradios.com/forums/Forum17/HTML/000051.html -I soaked and degreased the spring barrel without removing the spring. After three days in paint thinner I also spent fifteen min. or so bubbling air through the barrel to agitate the old grease/solvent with the long snouted duster and 50 lb. of air. I did this inside a lidded bucket and outside as it was of course ungodly messy. This was a double spring barrel with a solid divider so I couldn't even really see inside the bottom compartment. But by the look of the top spring with the lid off I bet I got 99% of the old solidified grease out in total. Meantime I had disassembled and degreased the rest of the motor. I rinsed the spring barrel out thoroughly with clean thinner agitated with air and then blew it dry. I pumped black lithium grease into the spring barrel (after it had sat atop the woodstove corner all day to dry it out) through the bottom with a grease gun until it was packed nearly full on both sides. After reassembly and lubing all the bearings AND felt governor pads with TriFlow and gear faces with APSCO gear lube, I wound it fully and ran it down a few times to spread the new grease. Whadda ya know- it runs smooth and quiet like a dream now! Of course, this is actually a VV-210 motor someone put in long ago and I still would like to find a real OEM 1909 3 spring motor, crank, and platter for it. But for now it sure is fun doing some thing a bit more elemental than radio repair. AND I still have all my fingers! SO, evidently you can relube the spring without pulling it out of there, thanks Doug. I'd done it before but thought of it as cheating. John H. Article: 330930 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Hagstar" Subject: Re: ATTENTION S.CENTRAL PA CONSOLE RESCUE PERSONNEL! Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 08:44:31 -0500 Message-ID: <11voqm6i33nnm30@corp.supernews.com> References: <11vnmhiq7eifaa4@corp.supernews.com> <1140580068.413059.136530@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> I can't find no 12 tuber in PA, where is it ? "AuroraOldRadios" wrote in message news:1140580068.413059.136530@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > There's also a 12 tube Wards Airline in PA, pickup only. > Article: 330931 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Hagstar" Subject: Re: ATTENTION S.CENTRAL PA CONSOLE RESCUE PERSONNEL! Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 08:48:40 -0500 Message-ID: <11voqtvs6jlso36@corp.supernews.com> References: <11vnmhiq7eifaa4@corp.supernews.com> "the grill cloth will defiantly need replaced" John H. Article: 330932 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Ken Subject: Re: Ebay users beware! References: <1315-43FC6889-18@storefull-3233.bay.webtv.net> Message-ID: Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 09:07:12 -0500 I get a lot of " (some name) has been added to your PayPal account". I think if and when these people are found, wack off a few fingers. That would give them cause for thought when doing it again. Ken Ken G. wrote: > Yep .. been getting these by the dozens and i dont even use ebay lately > Article: 330933 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "CLFE" References: <1315-43FC6889-18@storefull-3233.bay.webtv.net> Subject: Re: Ebay users beware! Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 09:33:52 -0500 Message-ID: <43fc763e$0$25063$ecde5a14@news.coretel.net> I have a better cure - like a vaccination for the disease - take them out back and give them a shot - right between the eyes. They won't do it again! clf "Ken" wrote in message news:me_Kf.103379$4l5.7744@dukeread05... >I get a lot of " (some name) has been added to your PayPal account". I >think if and when these people are found, wack off a few fingers. That >would give them cause for thought when doing it again. Ken > > Ken G. wrote: > >> Yep .. been getting these by the dozens and i dont even use ebay lately > Article: 330934 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" References: <11vnmhiq7eifaa4@corp.supernews.com> <1140580068.413059.136530@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <11voqm6i33nnm30@corp.supernews.com> Subject: Re: ATTENTION S.CENTRAL PA CONSOLE RESCUE PERSONNEL! Message-ID: Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 14:40:46 GMT "Hagstar" wrote in message news:11voqm6i33nnm30@corp.supernews.com... >I can't find no 12 tuber in PA, where is it ? > "AuroraOldRadios" wrote in message > news:1140580068.413059.136530@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... >> There's also a 12 tube Wards Airline in PA, pickup only. >> > > I think he was hosing us. All I see is this 7-tuber. Nice cabinet though. http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=6606144621 jim menning Article: 330935 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Gary Tayman" References: <1140579950.568278.107290@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: This is Really Stretching It Message-ID: Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 14:47:01 GMT I find it interesting that all of the capacitors have been "stuffed" to make them look original; yet from the photos of the chassis, it's a far cry from what you'd expect from a cosmetic restoration. I'll take a neat, clean chassis with orange drops anyday. -- Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical Sound Solutions For Classic Cars http://www.taymanelectrical.com "AuroraOldRadios" wrote in message news:1140579950.568278.107290@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... >I would insist on seeing the Philco ad or other documentation that says > it's a World's Fair model. Otherwise it's just a wild, unsupported > claim. > Article: 330936 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Gary Tayman" References: <2PjKf.3407$JR6.1939@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net> <1140478496.200044.294960@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> <1140529166.991490.40900@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <5YKdnSvCso5Ok2He4p2dnA@comcast.com> Subject: Re: Thank you! Message-ID: Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 14:56:36 GMT Well, if there's anything I've learned, it's this: when I get my needle, I need to put a sheet of sandpaper on the platter and let the tonearm skate on it for 10 minutes, to "truncate" the bottom of the needle! Actually, if I've done anything right, I've got the right cartridge -- a Stanton 500; and although I'm sure there are people here who might cringe at the very thought, I figure the Stanton STR8-80 turntable might hold its own. This, along with my little noise filter, just might be the best thing around for reproducing 78's, at least for less than $20,000.00. By the way, that filter allows for playing either side of the groove, but not with an automatic switching mode. When it all comes together, I'll let you know how it sounds. -- Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical Sound Solutions For Classic Cars http://www.taymanelectrical.com "Mark Oppat" wrote in message news:5YKdnSvCso5Ok2He4p2dnA@comcast.com... > Gary, check this webpage out for more info... > http://78rpmrecord.com/78tocd.htm > > I own a Packburn preamp, it allows you to select either groove wall, or > combine them or automatically select the best one as its playing. Its THE > preamp for 78 processing, and we have married it up to my pal Dan > Gutowski's > digital stuff. Works fantastic. > > Packburns are very rare, the last one sold on eBay for around $900 I > think, > and they are $2600 new. Youch. > > Mark Oppat > > > > "Gary Tayman" wrote in message > news:PTFKf.2456$VI6.1687@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net... >> Just to let you know, I really appreciate the information you've given > me -- >> it has been enlightening! >> >> I would certainly think that using a Stanton 500 cartridge with the 2.7 > mil >> needle, I should have the best means of playing 78's, at least on my own >> block. If I were to pursue this further, to the point of serious >> reproduction a la Library of Congress, it's good to know what further > tools >> are available and how they work. However for my personal use -- I >> collect >> 45's, have just inherited some 78's, no longer mess with ET's due to lack > of >> space -- all I really want is a means of playing records in such a way as > to >> sound somewhat professional. I already receive compliments when playing >> 45's at various events; let's see if I can draw the same response when >> playing a few 78's. >> >> I might add that I've got one more little tool in my arsenal. A long >> time >> ago I built a "dynamic filter" from a magazine article. This is an >> interesting device; it cuts off the highs to reduce surface noise, but if > it >> "hears" a high note coming through, it opens up the response just enough > to >> allow the note to be reproduced. This sort of thing may be a bit cheap & >> dirty in professional circles, but in my personal use I've been very > pleased >> with it. For LP's or reel-to-reel tapes, with a > low-but-definitely-present >> noise floor, it can pull that noise right out without affecting the music > at >> all. For really noisy recordings, it can cut the treble just a smidgen, >> while making a whopping cut in noise. Of course it's easily adjustable, > and >> you can "dial in" whatever sounds best. >> >> Basically if I can make a 78 sound better than a 78, I should have a > pretty >> impressive system. >> >> >> -- >> Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical >> Sound Solutions For Classic Cars >> http://www.taymanelectrical.com >> >> >> > > > Article: 330937 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" References: Subject: Re: Ebay users beware! Message-ID: Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 15:39:10 GMT "Gary Tayman" wrote in message news:p6%Kf.4239$UN.1294@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net... > > > Publicize the arrest. > Where, in the "Bucharest Daily News", or the "Lagos Guardian"? Most of the IP addresses of the phish emails are from outside the US, and often out of reach of any US jurisdiction, as many are in "unfriendly" or "unsympathetic" nations. jim menning Article: 330938 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Chris F." Subject: Most Watchers on an Ebay Item? Message-ID: Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 15:42:00 GMT What's the most number of watchers you've ever had, on a radio you've sold on Ebay? I've got one up right now that has 45 watchers so far, which is by far a new record for me.... Article: 330939 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Steve" References: Subject: Re: Ebay users beware! Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 07:51:33 -0800 Message-ID: <43fc8888$0$95937$742ec2ed@news.sonic.net> There's another scam concerning e-bay. The heading says "your bid has been cancelled", then they ask you to sign in. This one almost got me. Always go to the e-bay site and check your status there. Never use a link from an e-mail. Steve Article: 330940 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Message-ID: <43FC88A8.97F5A262@earthlink.net> From: "Michael A. Terrell" Subject: Re: Ebay users beware! References: Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 15:52:12 GMT jim menning wrote: > > "Gary Tayman" wrote in message > news:p6%Kf.4239$UN.1294@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net... > > > > > > Publicize the arrest. > > > > Where, in the "Bucharest Daily News", or the "Lagos Guardian"? > > Most of the IP addresses of the phish emails are from outside the US, and often out > of reach of any US jurisdiction, as many are in "unfriendly" or "unsympathetic" > nations. > > jim menning So? Block that ISP or server farm's IP addresses if they don't co-operate. If the problem is too wide spread in a country, block that whole country from reaching the US. Think of it as electronic immigration laws to keep out the undesirables. -- Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to prove it. Member of DAV #85. Michael A. Terrell Central Florida Article: 330941 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" References: Subject: Re: Most Watchers on an Ebay Item? Message-ID: Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 15:56:54 GMT "Chris F." wrote in message news:cD%Kf.33579$VV4.404117@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca... > > What's the most number of watchers you've ever had, on a radio you've sold > on Ebay? I've got one up right now that has 45 watchers so far, which is by > far a new record for me.... > That must be for your Rogers Majestic cathedral. I don't think there would be as many interested in your RCA console due to the recommended picking up in person in New Brunswick, even though it has had more total viewers than the Rogers Majestic on your auction counters. I usually don't pay any attention to the number of watchers, as those numbers never seemed to correlate to the number of actual bidders or the final value. In my own case as a buyer, I am "watching" 70-90 auctions at any time, but I am only checking to see what items similar to what I own are selling for, or hoping to snag a real bargain at the end of an auction. Late in the auction when I am ready to snipe, I find most of the auctions I was interested in are already at a price higher than I would pay. Therefore in at least 95% of the auctions I "watch", I never even place a bid. jim menning Article: 330942 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Chris F." Subject: Eveready "LA" Tube Message-ID: Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 15:58:48 GMT Can anyone direct me towards some information on this? It's an Eveready-Raytheon type "LA" tube, it has a mesh plate and several grids, looks like some kind of a pentode. I can't find any data on it, not even in Sibley's Tube Lore (which is a first - that book covers just about everything). I'd be interested to know, at the very least, what it was used in. Article: 330943 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Message-ID: <43FC8A9E.7D9B13AF@earthlink.net> From: "Michael A. Terrell" Subject: Re: Ebay users beware! References: <43fc8888$0$95937$742ec2ed@news.sonic.net> Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 16:00:34 GMT Steve wrote: > > There's another scam concerning e-bay. > The heading says "your bid has been cancelled", > then they ask you to sign in. > > This one almost got me. Always go to the e-bay site > and check your status there. Never use a link from an > e-mail. > > Steve Use these addresses to report these to EBay and Paypal. Just forward the email to them, no need to send the headers. spoof@ebay.com spoof@paypal.com -- Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to prove it. Member of DAV #85. Michael A. Terrell Central Florida Article: 330944 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Chris F." References: Subject: Re: Ebay users beware! Message-ID: Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 16:05:47 GMT These "phish" E-mails, as they are known, are pretty common. And they do look pretty authentic, which is why lots of people do fall for them. But there's always one way to tell a legitimate message from a fake; companies like Ebay or Paypal will NEVER send you a link in an E-mail - and phishers always do! I once fell for this myself, but immediately realized my mistake and changed my password. I know a guy who didn't clue in so quickly, and had several hundred $ stolen from his Paypal account. I agree with another poster, if caught these crooks should be taken out and shot. Right alongside virus authors, murderers, terrorists, lawyers, Walmart CEO's, etc..... "John Bachman" wrote in message news:nioov1de9mjtt3ri4qr8j7qvha5cbbj8v3@4ax.com... > There is a new scam going around by email. It looks identical to a > question about your item from an eBay user but it is not. If you > click on the "Respond Now" button you go to what appears to be an eBay > sign in screen where you enter your eBay username and password. If > you do that you just gave access to your eBay account to the scammer. > > Be very, very careful. > > I had a brain cramp this morning and filled in the form even though I > was thinking that it did not look right. A few minutes later it > dawned on me. I quickly changed my eBay password. > > I had seen this before but did not have anything for sale at the time > and instantly recognized it as a scam. This morning I have an item > for sale (Red Sox spring training tickets) which expires today and has > no bids so far so I was anxious to respond - haste makes for stupid > moves. > > John B. Article: 330945 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Chris F." References: <1140485230.995455.65210@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: CAPACITOR REFORMING PROCEDURE QUESTION. Message-ID: Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 16:16:57 GMT I have a number of NOS can caps which have been in storage for decades, and always need reforming before installation. The procedure I use is to hook up a milliameter in series and *slowly* ramp up the voltage, never letting it go above a couple of mA. If it does, stop increasing the voltage and leave it for a few minutes. It's not usually worth trying to reform old installed caps, as these are usually half dried-up anyway and pretty much worn out. I don't think you have to worry about a fire hazard, but the cap could vent itself or even explode if it shorted and had enough current supplied to it. wrote in message news:1140485230.995455.65210@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com... > Hello, > > I use a Veriac when I work on my radios.I've never tried reforming the > old caps. > > Is there a specific procedure? Do you start at 12volts and move up > every hour until you hit 120V? > > Can you do this on a set that has not been used in many years? > > If the radio works after the reforming, can you just use it that way?? > > Is this dangerous? can a fire start even at low voltages? or would the > fuse on the Veriac blow first? > > Any info is greatly appecicated!! > > Thanks!! Barry F. > Article: 330946 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Chris F." References: <43faa176$1_2@newspeer2.tds.net> Subject: Re: Looking for Stromberg knobs, or photo Message-ID: Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 16:18:33 GMT Wooden or bakelite? Bakelite knobs can be moulded and cast (if you have a good original) - see another thread I started on this subject. BTW I'm going to order some alumilite materials and give casting a try myself - if I'm good enough I may even be willing to take on projects for people. "Paul Dietenberger" wrote in message news:43faa176$1_2@newspeer2.tds.net... > Hi all > > Work continues on my S-C 245M. It came without knobs. Looking for a full set > of six, or at least good closeup photos of them so I can check with the > usual knob vendors. Unless anyone reading this can supply me, can any of you > Stromberg owners take a pic for me? > > Thanks muchly > > paul > > Article: 330947 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Bill Jeffrey Subject: Re: anyone have an Eveready portable to sell? References: <43fbed9c$0$7164$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au> Message-ID: Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 09:24:39 -0700 Sky CASKET? Was that name a good choice by the marketing department? Yeah, yeah, I know, it is the second definition. But still ... Bill Jeffrey ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ glen_L wrote: > I'm looking for one of the following late 50's UK made Ever Ready Portable > valve sets > > Sky Baronet > Sky Baby > Sky Casket > > thanks > > Article: 330948 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Lou deGonzague Subject: Re: I'm ordering mine today! References: <1140612622.971082.11610@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: <7j0Lf.28459$j53.11078@twister.nyroc.rr.com> Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 16:28:51 GMT Now that was funny. It has an amazing similarity to a key chain! Terry S wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/THE-TESLA-PURPLE-ENERGY-SHIELD-radionics-rife-orgone_W0QQitemZ5668367359 > > Oh my gosh. > > Terry. > > (not mine) > Article: 330949 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Paul Dietenberger" References: Subject: Re: Eveready "LA" Tube Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 10:47:23 -0600 Message-ID: <43fc911c$1_3@newspeer2.tds.net> Also known as type 6A4, it's a directly heated 6V power pentode for use in car radios. "Chris F." wrote in message news:YS%Kf.33583$VV4.404632@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca... > Can anyone direct me towards some information on this? It's an > Eveready-Raytheon type "LA" tube, it has a mesh plate and several grids, > looks like some kind of a pentode. I can't find any data on it, not even > in > Sibley's Tube Lore (which is a first - that book covers just about > everything). I'd be interested to know, at the very least, what it was > used > in. > > Article: 330950 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" References: Subject: Re: Ebay users beware! Message-ID: <9B0Lf.1440$Eg2.1380@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com> Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 16:48:05 GMT "Chris F." wrote in message news:vZ%Kf.33586$VV4.404613@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca... > > companies like Ebay or Paypal will NEVER send you a link in an E-mail > Actually, that's very wrong. I get real eBay emails daily that have links in them. If you subscribe to any of their notification services in HTML, you will also get them. Here are some excerpts from recent mailings from eBay: "To learn more about the upcoming fee adjustments, click here. http://pages.ebay.com/sell/announcement/overview/index.html?ssPageName=CMDV:AB " "You can also go straight to the Announcement Board Group homepage by using this URL: " "This offer is valid for vehicle listings on eBay Motors, including Passenger Vehicles, Motorcycles, Powersports and Other Vehicles as listed on www.ebaymotors.com. " "For full details about this promotion, please see our information page. http://pages.ebay.com/motors/promo/bestoffer/021006/?ssPageName=CMDV:AB " Also, if anyone sends you a legitimate email through the "Ask seller a Question" or "Contact Member" eBay forms, the email arrives with several links. There are links to "Respond Now", which will take you directly to a sign-in page if you are not currently logged in. There are also click-able links to the auction number, the item description, and http://www.ebay.com . At the bottom there are a number of other links for their privacy policy, user agreement, etc. EBay's policy is that they "will never ask you to provide credit card numbers, or other sensitive information through email". If they need sensitive information they will request you to log in directly with www.eBay.com, not through a link in an email. Their policy on email links reads: "If you are ever unsure whether or not an email was really sent from eBay, you should avoid clicking links. Instead of clicking the link, you should copy the address and paste it into the Address/Location area of your web browser. While eBay may send email that contains links, the links are provided for convenience only. You will not be required to submit sensitive information if a direct link is provided to an eBay page." Surprisingly, that last sentence in their policy seems to be in direct conflict with the sign-in page that pops up when clicking on the "Respond Now" link as I mentioned above. Looks like one they need to correct. PayPal is similar, their emails also contain lots of links to their policies. They even include a link that merely reads "log in". Their warnings about fraudulent emails usually just claim that "PayPal will never ask you to enter your password in an email". jim menning Article: 330951 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" References: <1140612622.971082.11610@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> <7j0Lf.28459$j53.11078@twister.nyroc.rr.com> Subject: Re: I'm ordering mine today! Message-ID: Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 16:51:01 GMT "Lou deGonzague" wrote in message news:7j0Lf.28459$j53.11078@twister.nyroc.rr.com... > Now that was funny. It has an amazing similarity to a key chain! > > Terry S wrote: >> http://cgi.ebay.com/THE-TESLA-PURPLE-ENERGY-SHIELD-radionics-rife-orgone_W0QQitemZ5668367359 >> >> Oh my gosh. >> >> Terry. >> >> (not mine) >> I think Terry was lying to us. I don't see his name in the bidders list. jim menning Article: 330952 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" References: <1140612622.971082.11610@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: I'm ordering mine today! Message-ID: Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 16:53:59 GMT "Terry S" wrote in message news:1140612622.971082.11610@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com... > > http://cgi.ebay.com/THE-TESLA-PURPLE-ENERGY-SHIELD-radionics-rife-orgone_W0QQitemZ5668367359 > > Oh my gosh. > > Terry. > > (not mine) > Sounds like something ufophil would have come up with: http://www.ufophil.com/zaxon.html Some of his interviews and songs are quite entertaining: http://www.ufophil.com/index.html Very imaginative. jim menning Article: 330953 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: I'm ordering mine today! References: <1140612622.971082.11610@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 17:29:21 GMT http://cosmicque.com/purpleplates/ 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: 330954 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: paulSPAM@paulsherwin.co.uk (Paul Sherwin) Subject: Re: anyone have an Eveready portable to sell? Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 17:29:43 GMT Message-ID: <43fc9f06.22499692@news.demon.co.uk> References: <43fbed9c$0$7164$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au> On Wed, 22 Feb 2006 09:24:39 -0700, Bill Jeffrey wrote: >Sky CASKET? Was that name a good choice by the marketing department? >Yeah, yeah, I know, it is the second definition. But still ... We Brits don't use casket in the six feet under sense, and back in the 50s the Ever Ready marketing department may not even have been aware of the American usage. It wasn't an export model. Paul -- Paul Sherwin Consulting http://paulsherwin.co.uk Article: 330955 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jay Subject: Zenith AM/FM Radio 1950's vintage Message-ID: Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 18:09:49 GMT Anyone know of a working Zenith AM/FM Plastic radio for sale ? Article: 330956 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" References: <1140612622.971082.11610@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> <1140630881.991282.322200@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: I'm ordering mine today! Message-ID: Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 18:20:22 GMT "Terry S" wrote in message news:1140630881.991282.322200@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com... > Look at some of the other crap that guy sells! Amazing. > > The same small tube but with mystic Kabbalah powers inside. > > Jim, I'm waiting to snipe mine at the last second. > > Terry. > Better be prepared to outbid the rest of us! jim menning Article: 330957 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Ken Subject: Re: Zenith AM/FM Radio 1950's vintage References: Message-ID: Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 13:40:07 -0500 There's a guy here in Roanoke, Va with over 400 tube table sets he wants to sell as a lot. There should be one in there somewhere. Number available on request. Jay wrote: > Anyone know of a working Zenith AM/FM Plastic radio for sale ? Article: 330958 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Chris F." References: <9B0Lf.1440$Eg2.1380@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com> Subject: Re: Ebay users beware! Message-ID: Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 18:57:13 GMT You're right, I guess I just never noticed that. Thanks for pointing that out. "jim menning" wrote in message news:9B0Lf.1440$Eg2.1380@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com... > > "Chris F." wrote in message > news:vZ%Kf.33586$VV4.404613@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca... > > > > > > companies like Ebay or Paypal will NEVER send you a link in an E-mail > > > > Actually, that's very wrong. I get real eBay emails daily that have links in them. > If you subscribe to any of their notification services in HTML, you will also get > them. > > Here are some excerpts from recent mailings from eBay: > > "To learn more about the upcoming fee adjustments, click here. > http://pages.ebay.com/sell/announcement/overview/index.html?ssPageName=CMDV: AB " > > "You can also go straight to the Announcement Board Group homepage by using this URL: > " > > "This offer is valid for vehicle listings on eBay Motors, including Passenger > Vehicles, Motorcycles, Powersports and Other Vehicles as listed on > www.ebaymotors.com. " > > "For full details about this promotion, please see our information page. > http://pages.ebay.com/motors/promo/bestoffer/021006/?ssPageName=CMDV:AB " > > > > > Also, if anyone sends you a legitimate email through the "Ask seller a Question" or > "Contact Member" eBay forms, the email arrives with several links. There are links > to "Respond Now", which will take you directly to a sign-in page if you are not > currently logged in. There are also click-able links to the auction number, the item > description, and http://www.ebay.com . At the bottom there are a number of other > links for their privacy policy, user agreement, etc. > > > EBay's policy is that they "will never ask you to provide credit card numbers, or > other sensitive information through email". If they need sensitive information they > will request you to log in directly with www.eBay.com, not through a link in an > email. Their policy on email links reads: > > "If you are ever unsure whether or not an email was really sent from eBay, you should > avoid clicking links. Instead of clicking the link, you should copy the address and > paste it into the Address/Location area of your web browser. While eBay may send > email that contains links, the links are provided for convenience only. You will not > be required to submit sensitive information if a direct link is provided to an eBay > page." > > Surprisingly, that last sentence in their policy seems to be in direct conflict with > the sign-in page that pops up when clicking on the "Respond Now" link as I mentioned > above. Looks like one they need to correct. > > > PayPal is similar, their emails also contain lots of links to their policies. They > even include a link that merely reads "log in". Their warnings about fraudulent > emails usually just claim that "PayPal will never ask you to enter your password in > an email". > > > jim menning > > Article: 330959 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Chris F." References: Subject: Re: Most Watchers on an Ebay Item? Message-ID: Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 19:04:51 GMT You are right, the number of watchers rarely reflects just how an auction goes. It's been my observation that only about 1 out of every 5-7 watchers actually places a bid. My guess is that most people are either, like you say, looking a good deal at the end, or simply want to see what it ends for out of curiosity, or perhaps to determine the value of a similar item they may own. There are also a select few people who prefer to keep tabs on an item by bidding, rather than by using their Watch List. In my experience, more watchers usually means more bidding activity in the final minutes (or seconds) of an auction, and not necessarily a higher end price. You're also right about which auction I was referring to, the RCA only has about 8 watchers. And though I did recommend local pickup, I am willing to ship if the buyer will pay the cost. One question though, how did you know which auctions are mine? Just curious. "jim menning" wrote in message news:aR%Kf.1435$Eg2.942@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com... > > "Chris F." wrote in message > news:cD%Kf.33579$VV4.404117@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca... > > > > What's the most number of watchers you've ever had, on a radio you've sold > > on Ebay? I've got one up right now that has 45 watchers so far, which is by > > far a new record for me.... > > > > > That must be for your Rogers Majestic cathedral. I don't think there would be as > many interested in your RCA console due to the recommended picking up in person in > New Brunswick, even though it has had more total viewers than the Rogers Majestic on > your auction counters. > > I usually don't pay any attention to the number of watchers, as those numbers never > seemed to correlate to the number of actual bidders or the final value. > > In my own case as a buyer, I am "watching" 70-90 auctions at any time, but I am only > checking to see what items similar to what I own are selling for, or hoping to snag a > real bargain at the end of an auction. Late in the auction when I am ready to snipe, > I find most of the auctions I was interested in are already at a price higher than I > would pay. Therefore in at least 95% of the auctions I "watch", I never even place a > bid. > > jim menning > > Article: 330960 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Message-ID: <43FCC953.5010305@cox.net> From: Ken Subject: Re: This is Really Stretching It References: <1140579950.568278.107290@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 15:28:03 -0500 No, those caps ARE original. Ken Gary Tayman wrote: > I find it interesting that all of the capacitors have been "stuffed" to make > them look original; yet from the photos of the chassis, it's a far cry from > what you'd expect from a cosmetic restoration. I'll take a neat, clean > chassis with orange drops anyday. > > > Article: 330961 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Gizmofiddler" References: Subject: Re: Most Watchers on an Ebay Item? Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 15:27:48 -0600 Message-ID: <43fcd2da$1_2@newspeer2.tds.net> I watch items that I already own but plan to sell on eBay in the future. I check the sold prices as a comparison as to its worth. "Chris F." wrote in message news:cD%Kf.33579$VV4.404117@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca... > What's the most number of watchers you've ever had, on a radio you've > sold > on Ebay? I've got one up right now that has 45 watchers so far, which is > by > far a new record for me.... > > Article: 330962 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Theo Fried Subject: Wanted: schematic for Siemens 6 S Ela 2427 c Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 23:23:49 +0100 Message-ID: <43FCE475.4070700@yahoo.com> Hi Tube-Freaks. I look for Service/Owners-Manual and Wiring-Diagram for Tischverstaerker 10W Siemens 6 S Ela 2427 c. Cheers, Theo. -- 011001000110110000110111011000010110111101110110 Article: 330963 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Brenda Ann" Subject: Re: Ebay users beware! Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 07:36:43 +0900 Message-ID: References: <43FC88A8.97F5A262@earthlink.net> "Michael A. Terrell" wrote in message news:43FC88A8.97F5A262@earthlink.net... > jim menning wrote: >> >> "Gary Tayman" wrote in message >> news:p6%Kf.4239$UN.1294@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net... >> > >> > >> > Publicize the arrest. >> > >> >> Where, in the "Bucharest Daily News", or the "Lagos Guardian"? >> >> Most of the IP addresses of the phish emails are from outside the US, and >> often out >> of reach of any US jurisdiction, as many are in "unfriendly" or >> "unsympathetic" >> nations. >> >> jim menning > > > So? Block that ISP or server farm's IP addresses if they don't > co-operate. If the problem is too wide spread in a country, block that > whole country from reaching the US. Think of it as electronic > immigration laws to keep out the undesirables. Thanks, Michael.... there are already too many people I can't correspond with because of ISP's doing exactly that... Article: 330964 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Chris F." References: <1140636216.882049.126360@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Most Watchers on an Ebay Item? Message-ID: Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 23:57:13 GMT I usually see a few watchers tune out near the end of an auction, but most of them see it through to the end. What is disappointing, is when you put up something of little value, and after several days you finally get a watcher, only to see them tune out later and the counter goes back to zero.... "AuroraOldRadios" wrote in message news:1140636216.882049.126360@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > What's disappointing is to see the number of watchers dwindle to zero > near the end of the auction. For me there is generally some correlation > between the number of bidders and number of watchers. If there are a > lot of watchers I'm more likely to get a "high in range" final bid. > (i.e., at the high end of the range of final bids for an item when > there have been several completed auctions to compare final bids with). > Article: 330965 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: John Bachman Subject: Re: Ebay users beware! Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 19:56:11 -0500 Message-ID: <1s1qv1lg9vasg805s6jfiqoqvp7hhibuit@4ax.com> References: On Wed, 22 Feb 2006 16:05:47 GMT, "Chris F." wrote: > These "phish" E-mails, as they are known, are pretty common. And they do >look pretty authentic, which is why lots of people do fall for them. But >there's always one way to tell a legitimate message from a fake; companies >like Ebay or Paypal will NEVER send you a link in an E-mail - and phishers >always do! Not so. Ebay sends messages to sellers from potential buyers via an email which contains a link to answer. That was how I got caught. I have learned my lesson and will always go to eBay to respond to messages about my items. John B. Article: 330966 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: dialcover@webtv.net (Bill Turner) Subject: Re: CAPACITOR REFORMING PROCEDURE QUESTION. Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 18:48:17 -0600 Message-ID: <8160-43FD0651-103@storefull-3252.bay.webtv.net> References: (WHEN YOU GET HOME) WOULD YOU HAVE ANY '01A IN NONUSABLE CONDITION. THESE WOULD NEED TO HAVE THE GLASS INTACT. ALSO LOOKING FOR 4 PIN BASES WITHOUT GLASS. $I.00 FOR '01A'S AND 50 CENTS FOR THE BAS ONLY. I HAVE ARRANGED FOR MY COLLECTION TO BE GATHERED UP AND AUCTIONED IN OHIO. IS THERE ANYTHING YOU WANT? LAST CHANCE. CHECK MY WEBSITE: www.dialcover.com Bill Turner, excuse caps, short answers, stroke. Business SASE, each order a copy of The Pocket Resource Guide. Article: 330967 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Gordon Richmond Subject: Re: Ebay users beware! Message-ID: <5f3qv19pt22n70uq6b9tckjdiu9o77gnf1@4ax.com> References: Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 01:21:22 GMT Then have the CIA do the hit, Might as well have them do SOMETHING useful. :>) Gordon Richmond Article: 330968 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Hagstar" Subject: ATTENTION CONN. AREA CONSOLE RESCUE PERSONNEL! Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 20:29:26 -0500 Message-ID: <11vq3vud13gpbb9@corp.supernews.com> References: <11vnmhiq7eifaa4@corp.supernews.com> http://cgi.ebay.com/Atwater-Kent-559-Short-Wave-Aircraft-Police-Reg-Radio_W0QQitemZ6606795646 John H. Article: 330969 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: - exray - Subject: Re: Ebay users beware! Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 21:51:16 -0400 Message-ID: <11vq58hj7kr44d5@corp.supernews.com> References: <5f3qv19pt22n70uq6b9tckjdiu9o77gnf1@4ax.com> Gordon Richmond wrote: > Then have the CIA do the hit, Might as well have them do SOMETHING > useful. :>) > > Gordon Richmond They'd bungle it PR-wise. I'd say let The Press handle the hit. They are immune from oversight. -Bill Article: 330970 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: The dog ate my homework Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 02:25:01 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <11vm5rganj241e0@corp.supernews.com> In <11vm5rganj241e0@corp.supernews.com> "Hagstar" writes: > WOW, must one BIG door that this thing could fit INSIDE it! Talk about >"hollow core"! >IT HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED TO THE WEATHER ELEMENTS AND ALWAYS KEPT IN DOORS Must be the forerunner of Motorola's "Works in a drawer". "Quick! Put it in a drawer!" -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 330971 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: - exray - Subject: Re: Ebay users beware! Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 22:29:22 -0400 Message-ID: <11vq7fvcu79hi7f@corp.supernews.com> References: Blacksmith wrote: > > You guys winning any foreign lotteries lately? Boy, am I getting rich! > And I don't even buy any tickets! What a deal! I've won 3 UK lotteries just today! -Bill Article: 330972 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: ATTENTION S.CENTRAL PA CONSOLE RESCUE PERSONNEL! Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 02:40:52 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <11vnmhiq7eifaa4@corp.supernews.com> <11voqtvs6jlso36@corp.supernews.com> In <11voqtvs6jlso36@corp.supernews.com> "Hagstar" writes: > "the grill cloth will defiantly need replaced" C|N>K! Mrs. Malaprop, we luv ya! -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 330973 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jay Subject: Re: Zenith AM/FM Radio 1950's vintage Message-ID: <988qv1dig369p06od0uu5n1u698gvul8jf@4ax.com> References: Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 02:44:52 GMT Blacksmith Something like a model H725. On Wed, 22 Feb 2006 21:24:35 -0500, Blacksmith wrote: >On Wed, 22 Feb 2006 18:09:49 GMT, Jay wrote: > >>Anyone know of a working Zenith AM/FM Plastic radio for sale ? > > >I renovate them once in a while. Sold two recently. >What are you looking for in particular? > >Blacksmith >wwwdotrenovatedradiosdotcom Article: 330974 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: OT: $pam filtering Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 02:55:39 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <11vapt9g3r5djac@corp.supernews.com> <11vavtgcvn3c956@corp.supernews.com> <43F666BB.FC39714@earthlink.net> <43F6C4E7.F37CF3BB@earthlink.net> <43FBFD0E.9691E3DF@earthlink.net> In <43FBFD0E.9691E3DF@earthlink.net> "Michael A. Terrell" writes: >Tim Mullen wrote: >> >> In <43F6C4E7.F37CF3BB@earthlink.net> "Michael A. Terrell" writes: >> >> > Keep it up and you'll have one of those pink flying saucers landing >> >in your yard any day now. >> >> Will not. I painted it this weekend. >> >> Black, of course. > Ok, what did you do with the alien crew? They're listening to 78's: http://www.gothicdigital.com/Lumiere/P2130546.JPG I let them play with the X-ray machines last month and my electric bill went way up. -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 330975 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: I'm ordering mine today! Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 02:59:18 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <1140612622.971082.11610@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> In "Gary Tayman" writes: >If you changed the molecular structure of the wire in Monster cables, would >it make your stereo sound better? If so, they could make 100 times as much! Yabbut: "...the field of the plating is changed and interacts with tachyons." This means it USED to work. Before it was made. You're too late. -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 330976 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Nelson Gietz" References: <11vijfemobti10b@corp.supernews.com> Subject: Re: Question Message-ID: Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 21:05:47 -0600 "Lyndell Scott" wrote in message news:Y_lKf.1653$%m4.317@newssvr33.news.prodigy.com... > Other possibilities could be corroded switch contacts or partially open coil > that a voltage spike during switching causes a temporary bridging of the > gap. These are just guesses, but I have experienced these conditions. I have > also experienced the conditions mentioned by exray. > Thanks for the suggestions, Lyndell and Bill. Aargh. Turns out that the problem (or one of them) was a solder splat. I was renewing the grid cap wire and checking the internals on an RF transformer, and didn't notice a solder drop, that (of course!) rested loosely between the terminals of two windings. Glad I didn't have to pull that sucker to ohm out. This is a four bander. Still have to figure out lack of gain in the RF stage, but I'm getting there. I think. Cheers, Nelon Article: 330977 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Shawn K Subject: Anyone have this Transoceanic R-520 manual? Message-ID: Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 03:06:33 GMT Hi all, I am looking for an original or a very good copy of this manual for the R-520 transoceanic. Does anyone have one, or know of someone who has one? I am trying to collect and document as much information for this radio as possible. Thanks in advance... http://www.thisoldradio.com/images/manual/addenda1.jpg http://www.thisoldradio.com/images/manual/addenda2.jpg -- Shawn K www.thisoldradio.com Article: 330978 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: - exray - Subject: Re: Question Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 23:24:16 -0400 Message-ID: <11vqamtl6rrpv28@corp.supernews.com> References: <11vijfemobti10b@corp.supernews.com> Nelson Gietz wrote: > Aargh. Turns out that the problem (or one of them) was a solder > splat. Aw shoot, if I had only known you needed one of those I could have sent you a couple and saved you the trouble of making your own. -Bill Article: 330979 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: anyone have an Eveready portable to sell? Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 03:28:44 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <43fbed9c$0$7164$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au> In Bill Jeffrey writes: >Sky CASKET? Was that name a good choice by the marketing department? >Yeah, yeah, I know, it is the second definition. But still ... I'd buy one. :) You want casket marketing, check these babes out: http://www.cofanifunebri.com Too much! I bought the calendar for my office. Got the t-shirt, too. -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 330980 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Scott W. Harvey" Subject: Re: Anyone have this Transoceanic R-520 manual? Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 19:25:37 -0800 Message-ID: References: Shawn K wrote: > Hi all, I am looking for an original or a very good copy of this manual > for the R-520 transoceanic. Does anyone have one, or know of someone who > has one? I am trying to collect and document as much information for > this radio as possible. Thanks in advance... > > http://www.thisoldradio.com/images/manual/addenda1.jpg > > http://www.thisoldradio.com/images/manual/addenda2.jpg http://bama.edebris.com/manuals/military-kg7bz/r520/ -Scott Article: 330981 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Paul Dietenberger" References: <11vnmhiq7eifaa4@corp.supernews.com> <11voqtvs6jlso36@corp.supernews.com> <1140665125.659288.135210@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: ATTENTION S.CENTRAL PA CONSOLE RESCUE PERSONNEL! Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 21:48:22 -0600 Message-ID: <43fd2c05$1_1@newspeer2.tds.net> That's an 187, dude. And anyway, that chassis isn't big enough to hold 12 tubes. Cool dial. Too bad about the missing escutcheon. "AuroraOldRadios" wrote in message news:1140665125.659288.135210@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com... > OK. Is this a Wards 62-167 or 62-187? 62-167 is 12 tuber, 62-187 is 7 > tuber. > http://cgi.ebay.com/Airline-Tube-Radio-Console-Cabinet-Chassis_W0QQitemZ6606144621QQcategoryZ38034QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > Article: 330982 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Shawn K Subject: Re: Anyone have this Transoceanic R-520 manual? References: Message-ID: Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 03:50:50 GMT Actually, I have that one already, the one I am looking for is a addenda to the little black H500 manual. Scott W. Harvey wrote: > http://bama.edebris.com/manuals/military-kg7bz/r520/ > > -Scott -- Shawn K www.thisoldradio.com Article: 330983 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jim Mueller Subject: Re: Reading Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 21:39:31 -0700 Message-ID: References: <11vm59u8t4t8k4b@corp.supernews.com> On Tue, 21 Feb 2006 08:27:20 -0500, Hagstar wrote: > Do people actually READ the replies to posts on the Forum? Check out this > thread- > > http://antiqueradios.com/forums/Forum17/HTML/000094.html > > Those little felt pads are wearing GROOVES in the governor wheel and this > fellow keeps cleaning them over and over, making sure they're nice and > scratchy. The intense friction is slowing the motor, but nothing I write > gets through. It's bizarre but quite common when someone asks about > something you know well and then simply ignores any contrary advice ("Oh > course those are "Friction Pads" it says so in this book...") > > Oh well, stuff like this makes me wonder why I answer. > > John H. What gets me is when people don't read the original question. I repeatedly see someone post an intelligent question here and then some people answer something else, frequently contradicting what was said originally. Other people answer correctly. Experienced people know what is nonsense and can ignore it but if the original poster was really a beginner, he would be left trying to reconcile a bunch of conflicting opinions. Let's all read the question carefully before hitting the "reply" button. -- Jim Mueller wrongname@nospam.com To get my real email address, replace wrongname with eportiz. Then replace nospam with sacbeemail. Article: 330984 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jim Mueller Subject: Re: This is Really Stretching It Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 21:50:30 -0700 Message-ID: References: <5Z1Lf.36825$dO2.31433@trnddc07> On Wed, 22 Feb 2006 18:21:53 +0000, Mike Schultz wrote: > For this to be a "World's Fair Radio", it would have had the official NYWF > logo, which never had the Trylon in front of the Perisphere. They were > always side by side. This is just a seller trying to BS the credulous > buyer. What am I supposed to be looking for that makes it a "World's Fair Radio"? It looks like an ordinary Transitone dial to me. -- Jim Mueller wrongname@nospam.com To get my real email address, replace wrongname with eportiz. Then replace nospam with sacbeemail. Article: 330985 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jim Mueller Subject: Tucson swap meet this weekend Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 22:36:22 -0700 Message-ID: http://www.azarc.org/AARC_news.htm -- Jim Mueller wrongname@nospam.com To get my real email address, replace wrongname with eportiz. Then replace nospam with sacbeemail. Article: 330986 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Message-ID: <43FD4A00.FD088582@earthlink.net> From: "Michael A. Terrell" Subject: Re: Ebay users beware! References: Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 05:37:10 GMT Blacksmith wrote: > > I responded acting like a dufus just for kicks to a spoof email for > ebay. I filled in a fake id and password. > > Big mistake. From then on, every time I clicked on my paypal shortcut > icon, it went to a fake paypal site which looked exactly like the real > one. > > However, the real Paypal URL starts with "https", not "http". Luckily, > I noticed that and deleted my Paypal shortcuts. Still it went to the > fake Paypal until I had to (if I remember right) run a program to > unhijack my Internet browser, or rieinstall it. > > There's a jerk who lives near me who's one of the spam kings on the > Internet. I've sent him about a dozen snail mail bogus letters hoping > that others were doing the same. I know some have subscribed to > hundreds of magazine subscriptions in his name. > > I'd rather send him a "nucular" (as our president calls it) device. > > You guys winning any foreign lotteries lately? Boy, am I getting rich! > And I don't even buy any tickets! What a deal! > > Blacksmith > wwwdotrenovatedradiosdotcom You need to cut his Internet connection, like the CBers used to cut someone's coax. -- Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to prove it. Member of DAV #85. Michael A. Terrell Central Florida Article: 330987 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Message-ID: <43FD4ABC.CD66B0C0@earthlink.net> From: "Michael A. Terrell" Subject: Re: The dog ate my homework References: <11vm5rganj241e0@corp.supernews.com> Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 05:40:18 GMT Tim Mullen wrote: > > In <11vm5rganj241e0@corp.supernews.com> "Hagstar" writes: > > > WOW, must one BIG door that this thing could fit INSIDE it! Talk about > >"hollow core"! > > >IT HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED TO THE WEATHER ELEMENTS AND ALWAYS KEPT IN DOORS > > Must be the forerunner of Motorola's "Works in a drawer". > > "Quick! Put it in a drawer!" I have one of the first Quasar "Works in a drawer" color TV sets out in the garage. My dad bought it from the TV shop I was working at when they first hit the market. -- Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to prove it. Member of DAV #85. Michael A. Terrell Central Florida Article: 330988 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Ed" Subject: Clear Wrinkle Finish? Message-ID: Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 05:59:50 GMT I have a speaker that has a small section (about three inches), on the front, where the wrinkle is worn off. The original color smooth paint surface underneath. Does anyone make a clear wrinkle finish paint that would allow me to touch-up this one area? Article: 330989 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" References: Subject: Re: Most Watchers on an Ebay Item? Message-ID: Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 06:04:23 GMT "Chris F." wrote in message news:nB2Lf.33681$VV4.406998@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca... > > One question though, how did you know which auctions are mine? Just > curious. I searched through all the radio auctions from New Brunswick, where I knew you lived >from previous posts. Since there are only six radio collectors in all of NB, and only two of you know how to use eBay, it made it quite easy. The other guy didn't have any radio auctions listed this week. That left your auctions as the only possibilities. Actually, it was easier than that... I knew your ID the same way I recognize the eBay UserIDs of many of the regular posters in this group. They either gave good clues in the past, posted their auctions here, reported on what they bid on here, or actually posted their UserID. I remembered that you had posted your UserID in another newsgroup we both visit when you asked the group to comment on your policies in your "About Me" page. Radio-related Trivia: Were you aware that the Don Lancaster in that other group is the same Don Lancaster who wrote articles for Radio-Electronics and Popular Electronics magazines years ago? jim menning Article: 330990 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" References: <5Z1Lf.36825$dO2.31433@trnddc07> Subject: Re: This is Really Stretching It Message-ID: Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 06:13:36 GMT "Jim Mueller" wrote in message news:pan.2006.02.23.04.50.29.297420@nospam.com... > > > What am I supposed to be looking for that makes it a "World's Fair Radio"? > It looks like an ordinary Transitone dial to me. > You would have to know what the Trylon & Perisphere were as referenced in the description, and compare them to the dial pointer on the radio. http://www.geocities.com/~galaxym31/trylon/tpguide1NM.jpg jim menning Article: 330991 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: anyone have an Eveready portable to sell? References: <43fbed9c$0$7164$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au> Message-ID: Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 07:04:24 GMT Tim Mullen wrote: > You want casket marketing, check these babes out: They have caskets? 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: 330992 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Mike Schultz" References: <5Z1Lf.36825$dO2.31433@trnddc07> Subject: Re: This is Really Stretching It Message-ID: <37hLf.19636$HU.2811@trnddc04> Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 11:36:31 GMT Any legitimate 1939-40 World's Fair item produced by someone other than the New York World's Fair Corporation itself will have the copyright symbol (C inside a circle) and the letters NYWF along with the Trylon and Perisphere image. This does not appear on the Philco dial. Philco was a big enough entity to know that producing an unlicensed T&P design would have meant an expensive lawsuit. Because of the high prices brought by the few legitimate WF radios, primarily the RCA NY and Golden Gate Exposition models, dishonest eBay sellers have attempted to promote ordinary radios as "World's Fair radios" in an attempt to cheat buyers. One that is now routinely described as such is the Zenith "Glass Rod" set. Just about every radio model available in 1939 was displayed at the fair. On that basis, crooked sellers feel they are justified in selling them as "World's Fair" radios. This seller of this Philco is particularly brazen in his lie as he calls out the other sellers for the same untruth that he is telling. All I see on the Philco is a triangle and a circle. Those symbols have been around for thousands of years. -- Mike Schultz "Jim Mueller" wrote in message news:pan.2006.02.23.04.50.29.297420@nospam.com... > On Wed, 22 Feb 2006 18:21:53 +0000, Mike Schultz wrote: > >> For this to be a "World's Fair Radio", it would have had the official >> NYWF >> logo, which never had the Trylon in front of the Perisphere. They were >> always side by side. This is just a seller trying to BS the credulous >> buyer. > > What am I supposed to be looking for that makes it a "World's Fair Radio"? > It looks like an ordinary Transitone dial to me. > > -- > Jim Mueller wrongname@nospam.com > > To get my real email address, replace wrongname with eportiz. > Then replace nospam with sacbeemail. Article: 330993 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Syl" References: <1140579950.568278.107290@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: This is Really Stretching It Message-ID: Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 09:19:49 -0500 "Gary Tayman" wrote in message >... it's a far cry from what you'd expect from a cosmetic restoration. >I'll take a neat, clean chassis with orange drops anyday. You're kidding right ? That's the comment I would expect from someone who guts old radios to restuff them with all new electronics. Maybe in your field it's "acceptable", but not in mine. Restuffing caps is the only "proper" cosmetic restoration you can do to a radio, if you want it playing (Alan D. would say the best restoration is NO restoration, but then, the radio can't play...;o) I remember when I began restuffing caps 6 years ago, people here were calling me nuts. Now everyone is doing it. Note that I wasn't the first one to do it, just the first one to "promote" restuffing on a regular basis (along with a few hardcore buddys). To each his own, eh ? Syl Article: 330994 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Gary Tayman" References: <5Z1Lf.36825$dO2.31433@trnddc07> <37hLf.19636$HU.2811@trnddc04> Subject: Re: This is Really Stretching It Message-ID: Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 14:41:16 GMT It's possible, or even probable, that the circle and triangle on the dial are no coincidence if this radio was indeed displayed at the World's Fair. Philco probably designed the appearance in such a way as to remind one of those shapes, while not placing them in such a way as to warrant a copyright infringement. If they're placed beside each other, it's a logo, but if placed as shown, they're merely shapes which cannot be copyrighted. This might make the seller's claim a half-truth. Maybe the design is World's Fair inspired, but it is definitely not an approved World's Fair radio. I suppose you could make a black and gold jersey with a number on it, but if there's no reference to the Pittsburgh Steelers then it's not an NFL jersey? -- Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical Sound Solutions For Classic Cars http://www.taymanelectrical.com "Mike Schultz" wrote in message news:37hLf.19636$HU.2811@trnddc04... > Any legitimate 1939-40 World's Fair item produced by someone other than > the New York World's Fair Corporation itself will have the copyright > symbol (C inside a circle) and the letters NYWF along with the Trylon and > Perisphere image. This does not appear on the Philco dial. Philco was a > big enough entity to know that producing an unlicensed T&P design would > have meant an expensive lawsuit. > > Because of the high prices brought by the few legitimate WF radios, > primarily the RCA NY and Golden Gate Exposition models, dishonest eBay > sellers have attempted to promote ordinary radios as "World's Fair radios" > in an attempt to cheat buyers. One that is now routinely described as > such is the Zenith "Glass Rod" set. > > Just about every radio model available in 1939 was displayed at the fair. > On that basis, crooked sellers feel they are justified in selling them as > "World's Fair" radios. This seller of this Philco is particularly brazen > in his lie as he calls out the other sellers for the same untruth that he > is telling. > > All I see on the Philco is a triangle and a circle. Those symbols have > been around for thousands of years. > > -- > Mike Schultz > > > "Jim Mueller" wrote in message > news:pan.2006.02.23.04.50.29.297420@nospam.com... >> On Wed, 22 Feb 2006 18:21:53 +0000, Mike Schultz wrote: >> >>> For this to be a "World's Fair Radio", it would have had the official >>> NYWF >>> logo, which never had the Trylon in front of the Perisphere. They were >>> always side by side. This is just a seller trying to BS the credulous >>> buyer. >> >> What am I supposed to be looking for that makes it a "World's Fair >> Radio"? >> It looks like an ordinary Transitone dial to me. >> >> -- >> Jim Mueller wrongname@nospam.com >> >> To get my real email address, replace wrongname with eportiz. >> Then replace nospam with sacbeemail. > > Article: 330995 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" References: <5Z1Lf.36825$dO2.31433@trnddc07> <37hLf.19636$HU.2811@trnddc04> Subject: Re: This is Really Stretching It Message-ID: Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 15:05:42 GMT "Mike Schultz" wrote in message news:37hLf.19636$HU.2811@trnddc04... > > Just about every radio model available in 1939 was displayed at the fair. On that > basis, crooked sellers feel they are justified in selling them as "World's Fair" > radios. This seller of this Philco is particularly brazen in his lie as he calls > out the other sellers for the same untruth that he is telling. > I had always heard that the Philco 39-116 with remote control was their representative radio at the NYWF, and have often heard that set referred to as the Philco World's Fair radio. I wonder where the nickname started, and whether or not original Philco advertising may have had a role in it. jim menning Article: 330996 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Gary Tayman" Subject: Clutch for Bendix Town & Country Message-ID: Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 15:12:29 GMT I don't know if anyone here has ideas on this, or even knows what I'm talking about, but it can't hurt to ask . . . I've got a radio from a 1958 Lincoln on the bench. This is a Town & Country radio, made by Bendix (they call it a "Travel Tuner"). The problem is that the travel tuner doesn't work because the clutch doesn't engage. These Bendix radios use a magnetic clutch to "grip" the tuning shaft. When activated, the clutch engages and the motor drives the tuner back and forth to seek stations. When a station is located, the clutch releases, disengaging it from the motor so the tuner stops immediately while the motor coasts to a stop. For some reason I cannot get this clutch to engage. If I place 12 volts on it, I get a current flow and you can feel some resistance, but the motor just spins while the tuner does nothing. Often these clutches need to be cleaned. I've cleaned this over and over, and adjusted it so there's barely any movement to engage it. Still, even in my hand, I can press it together and I hardly feel any physical grip at all. Has anybody had experience with these clutches, that may be able to provide some insight? -- Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical Sound Solutions For Classic Cars http://www.taymanelectrical.com Article: 330997 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Hagstar" Subject: Re: Most Watchers on an Ebay Item? Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 10:16:41 -0500 Message-ID: <11vrkf26fobt039@corp.supernews.com> References: <1140665546.890440.75740@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> "Eddie Brimer" wrote in message news:1140665546.890440.75740@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... >. i'll bet 145 of the 150 emailed me and wanted > to know how much to ship to every location in the world. > THAT'S why I've gone to a fixed shipping price for cont. USA! If it sells out West somewhere I might lose a bit, but it all evens out in the end. I figure postage to Kansas and charge that, bidders like it who live in the states where this applies and don't email. John H. Article: 330998 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Chris F." References: Subject: Re: Most Watchers on an Ebay Item? Message-ID: Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 15:30:59 GMT > > from previous posts. Since there are only six radio collectors in all of NB, and > only two of you know how to use eBay, it made it quite easy. The other guy didn't I know of at least 9 collectors in the province including myself, and at least two of them use Ebay (only one sells any items). At 26, I'm by far the youngest of them, I guess it proves just how little of a life I have. Most of them are about age 40-60, and one guy in St. Stephen (who has the largest collection in the province, if not the country) is almost 100..... Have you ever been here and met any of these guys? Article: 330999 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Chris F." References: <1140665546.890440.75740@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1140706785.827653.283690@e56g2000cwe.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Most Watchers on an Ebay Item? Message-ID: Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 15:33:51 GMT $500 for a handfull of black beauty caps?? Were they still usable? Man, I'll have to go dig through my stuff and see if I have any. I've thrown out dozens of old used ones over the years..... "AuroraOldRadios" wrote in message news:1140706785.827653.283690@e56g2000cwe.googlegroups.com... > One of my few successes was the auction for 7 Black Beauty .022 caps. > They were NOS from a pile of leftover estate sale "rubbish" from an old > Ham. Not free, but cheap. Someone from Japan paid a little over 500 > plus shipping. They were easy to package and ship. I think of the many > radios and stereos I've carefully packaged to ensure safe arrival and > made maybe $10 on the total deal after costs. > Article: 331000 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: cuhulin@webtv.net Subject: Re: The dog ate my homework Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 09:24:00 -0600 Message-ID: <25869-43FDD390-201@storefull-3253.bay.webtv.net> References: <43FD4ABC.CD66B0C0@earthlink.net> When my doggy was a little puppy,she chewed up the Oregon map out of one of my old Rand McNalley Road Atlases. cuhulin Article: 331001 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: cuhulin@webtv.net Subject: Re: The dog ate my homework Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 09:28:27 -0600 Message-ID: <25869-43FDD49B-204@storefull-3253.bay.webtv.net> References: You should see the electric winch on my 1948 Willys Jeep.The guy I bought the Jeep from,his two dogs chewed those two big electric winch cables completly in two. www.willystech.com Parts Board. cuhulin Article: 331002 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Chris F." References: <1140665546.890440.75740@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Most Watchers on an Ebay Item? Message-ID: <3DkLf.34068$VV4.419030@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca> Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 15:35:27 GMT How many of those 400 watchers actually placed bids though? My best Ebay sale ever (a Yamaha MIDI tone generator) was also just over $600, yet there were only a handful of watchers..... "Mark Oppat" wrote in message news:QeGdncnsZIFqxWDeRVn-qQ@comcast.com... > I once had over 400 watchers on something. I think it was a rare 1942 era > Mopar "Skyway" antenna that mounted on top of the car and telescoped out. > NIB, it sold over $600.... my best ebay sale ever, as far as profit and > ease of shipping! Most of those antennas broke off since they were on TOP > of the car. > > Mark Oppat > > > > "Eddie Brimer" wrote in message > news:1140665546.890440.75740@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > > i had over 150 watchers on a gibson guitar i just sold on ebay. had > > close to 100 on a burns guitar i had on at the same time. probably > > many of the same people. i'll bet 145 of the 150 emailed me and wanted > > to know how much to ship to every location in the world. > > > > > > > Article: 331003 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" References: Subject: Re: Most Watchers on an Ebay Item? Message-ID: Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:31:16 GMT "Chris F." wrote in message news:TykLf.34066$VV4.418963@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca... > > > >> from previous posts. Since there are only six radio collectors in all of > NB, and >> only two of you know how to use eBay, it made it quite easy. The other > guy didn't > > > > I know of at least 9 collectors in the province including myself, and at > least two of them use Ebay (only one sells any items). At 26, I'm by far the > youngest of them, I guess it proves just how little of a life I have. Most > of them are about age 40-60, and one guy in St. Stephen (who has the largest > collection in the province, if not the country) is almost 100..... > Have you ever been here and met any of these guys? > > > No, I have a fear of getting stopped at the border and having to unload/reload a floor to ceiling pile of radios in my van. I used to cut through Canada on my way to/from the Rochester New York radio show and home here in Wisconsin, and always feared the border stops, even though I had nothing to hide. But I was afraid they would think I was "importing" the radios and would want to charge duty. Of course the load would have no receipts to prove otherwise. jim menning Article: 331004 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Sofa Slug Subject: Re: I'm ordering mine today! References: <1140612622.971082.11610@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:50:18 GMT Terry S wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/THE-TESLA-PURPLE-ENERGY-SHIELD-radionics-rife-orgone_W0QQitemZ5668367359 > > Oh my gosh. > > Terry. > > (not mine) > Hmmmm.... The mysterious & powerful "TESLA PURPLE ENERGY SHIELD" appears to be remarkably similar to a Waterproof Pill Box Key Chain: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5669172953 Article: 331005 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: Mick's AX84 High Octane Build: Wiring the Chassis Part I References: <1140640462.588359.251360@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1140644244.117872.211720@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <1140644427.540104.12590@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> <1140703937.289583.102230@e56g2000cwe.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 17:51:45 GMT bkahle@hotmail.com wrote: > Nice & neat. Are you following > any drawings afa layout is concerned? > (I think that the heater run should > not be so close to the controls.... > In such close proximity, it's likely > to hum like crazy. That's the entire purpose of twisting the heater wires in the first place. It presents a balanced (null) radiation. Hence no pick up by audio leads. 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: 331006 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Chris F." References: Subject: Re: Most Watchers on an Ebay Item? Message-ID: Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 19:08:00 GMT I think a lot of us Canadian collectors stay away from the US, for fear of invasive searches by the Gestap - er, customs officials. A friend of my brothers went down there not long after the 9/11 attacks, on a public bus, and the jerks actually dumped his bags out on the floor and ripped open sealed items such as CD's. This may not be a typical cross-border travelers experience, but it's not exactly pleasant at the best of times either. Such shenanigans are doing nothing to improve Canada-US relations, that's for sure. It's a shame, because there a lot of people including myself, who would like to attend those swap meets like the one in Rochester. "jim menning" wrote in message news:orlLf.1538$Eg2.1181@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com... > > "Chris F." wrote in message > news:TykLf.34066$VV4.418963@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca... > > > > > > >> from previous posts. Since there are only six radio collectors in all of > > NB, and > >> only two of you know how to use eBay, it made it quite easy. The other > > guy didn't > > > > > > > > I know of at least 9 collectors in the province including myself, and at > > least two of them use Ebay (only one sells any items). At 26, I'm by far the > > youngest of them, I guess it proves just how little of a life I have. Most > > of them are about age 40-60, and one guy in St. Stephen (who has the largest > > collection in the province, if not the country) is almost 100..... > > Have you ever been here and met any of these guys? > > > > > > > > No, I have a fear of getting stopped at the border and having to unload/reload a > floor to ceiling pile of radios in my van. I used to cut through Canada on my way > to/from the Rochester New York radio show and home here in Wisconsin, and always > feared the border stops, even though I had nothing to hide. But I was afraid they > would think I was "importing" the radios and would want to charge duty. Of course > the load would have no receipts to prove otherwise. > > jim menning > > > Article: 331007 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "James F. Mayer" References: <1140707014.597959.236790@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Ebay users beware! Message-ID: <6grLf.2374$F56.994@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink.net> Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 23:08:50 GMT "Peter Wieck" wrote in message news:1140707014.597959.236790@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com... > >I'd love to see the FBI come up with a block of numbers -- credit card >>numbers and passwords -- that could be plugged into these scams, that >>would >>be traceable. Then when one of these idiots actually uses the account >>number, he gets nailed. Publicize the arrest. THEN see how many of these >>we keep getting! > > Problem is most of these scams originate off-shore, typically from > Russia, the Middle East and Africa, as well as the usual run of islands > in the Carribean. I remember getting the "You have won the lottery" > scam from a Dubai, UAE address and phone numbers. It turned out to be a > combination Internet Cafe/Business Convenience & Message Center in > Dubai, frequented mostly by teenagers and idle young men. Not a whole > lot an "Ugly American" is going to do in that environment, most > certainly not a whole lot the local authorities are going to do either > as none of their citizens get hurt. > > Just don't respond, and report _EVERY_ such thing you get to the > various spoof addresses. Sometimes, eBay and PayPal (and banks) can get > them shut down... for about 10 minutes. > > And Organized Crime is into this stuff in a big way. They can afford > the automated software, and have ready markets for the information they > glean. But again, from off-shore. > > And the latest wrinkle on this is that there is a scam going around via > the US Mail. You will get an official-looking window-envelope with an > AOL Post-Box return address, a note inside stating that AOL wishes to > update your information, complete with an 800-number... which works. > One goes through the typical phone-tree-from-hell that eventually asks > your screen name, security question (!!) and password... no 'live body' > yet. THEN, it asks for credit & banking information after supposedly > verifying the first three things. Still no live body. Then it asks you > to hold for an "account representative". Then *CLICK*. It lost me when > it first asked for my security question. I hung up and started over. > Caller ID block on. Made up screen name, made up security question and > so forth. Right up to a made-up 16-digit credit card and 10-digit bank > (3825 968 29... interesting letters on your phone with the last two > being 2X as in twice) account number and routing information. > > AOL was fascinated with the whole thing once I got past their very real > phone-tree-from-hell. I am running for 'free' for a while for bringing > it to their attention. > > Peter Wieck > Wyncote, PA > Got some of them: http://enews.earthlink.net/article/tec?guid=20060223/43fd4150_3421_1334520060223-1101481871 Article: 331008 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: Ebay users beware! Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 23:38:18 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <5f3qv19pt22n70uq6b9tckjdiu9o77gnf1@4ax.com> <11vq58hj7kr44d5@corp.supernews.com> In <11vq58hj7kr44d5@corp.supernews.com> - exray - writes: >Gordon Richmond wrote: >> Then have the CIA do the hit, Might as well have them do SOMETHING >> useful. :>) >They'd bungle it PR-wise. I'd say let The Press handle the hit. They >are immune from oversight. The press is in a competitive market. This tends to provide some oversight because the other guys would just love to see you screw up. cf. Jason Blair. He made up a cow pasture (horrors!) and caused a meltdown at the Times. -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 331009 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: The dog ate my homework Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 23:44:29 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <11vm5rganj241e0@corp.supernews.com> <43FD4ABC.CD66B0C0@earthlink.net> In <43FD4ABC.CD66B0C0@earthlink.net> "Michael A. Terrell" writes: > I have one of the first Quasar "Works in a drawer" color TV sets out >in the garage. My dad bought it from the TV shop I was working at when >they first hit the market. So... do you keep it in a drawer? :) Something that always comes to mind when I think about televisions of that era was touched upon in another recent thread: that of the "colonial" styling. Someone mentioned how it was interesting that a manufacturer would sell a tabletop radio with that kind of design when colorful plastics were all the rage. My folks bought the colonial style console televisions as long as they could, and bemoaned their passing. -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 331010 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Chris F." Subject: How Many Tubes in a Radiola 33? Message-ID: Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:11:55 GMT I got this Radiola 33 from a fellow collector a while ago, it was in rough shape but I got it for what I thought was a decent trade. It sat around for a while before someone came along and saw it, and told me he thought the chassis had been swapped with one from a Radiola 18. However, the Bunis guide lists the 33 as having 7 tubes, and the 18 as having 6 - and mine has 7. So do I have a genuine 33 after all? Article: 331011 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Keith Park" References: <11vnmhiq7eifaa4@corp.supernews.com> <11vq3vud13gpbb9@corp.supernews.com> Subject: Re: ATTENTION CONN. AREA CONSOLE RESCUE PERSONNEL! Message-ID: <3CsLf.28720$j53.4669@twister.nyroc.rr.com> Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:40:31 GMT Its on my Radar now... make a nice winter jaunt out to get it :-) Thanks John, Keith "Hagstar" wrote in message news:11vq3vud13gpbb9@corp.supernews.com... > http://cgi.ebay.com/Atwater-Kent-559-Short-Wave-Aircraft-Police-Reg-Radio_W0QQitemZ6606795646 > > John H. > Article: 331012 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: Ebay users beware! References: <1140707014.597959.236790@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> <6grLf.2374$F56.994@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink.net> Message-ID: Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:55:45 GMT James F. Mayer wrote: > Got some of them: > http://enews.earthlink.net/article/tec?guid=20060223/43fd4150_3421_1334520060223-1101481871 I like the quote: "Despite repeated publicity and generally distributed warnings, people still fall for these proposals," As the character played by George C. Scott in the movie _The Flim Flam Man_ so appropriately put it, "You can't cheat an honest man." Jeff -- RESTRICTED AREA. Anyone intruding shall immediately become subject to the jurisdiction of military law. Intruders will be subject to lethal force, without warning, and on sight. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED under the Internal Security Act of 1950. Article: 331013 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" References: Subject: Re: How Many Tubes in a Radiola 33? Message-ID: Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:58:17 GMT "Chris F." wrote in message news:fbsLf.34302$VV4.423898@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca... > I got this Radiola 33 from a fellow collector a while ago, it was in rough > shape but I got it for what I thought was a decent trade. It sat around for > a while before someone came along and saw it, and told me he thought the > chassis had been swapped with one from a Radiola 18. However, the Bunis > guide lists the 33 as having 7 tubes, and the 18 as having 6 - and mine has > 7. So do I have a genuine 33 after all? > > The 1st edition of their antique radio guide didn't list the tube counts, and the next 3 all list the Radiola 18 as a 7-tube radio. Where did you see 6 tubes listed in a Bunis guide? jim menning Article: 331014 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: Ebay users beware! Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 01:10:03 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <1140707014.597959.236790@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> <6grLf.2374$F56.994@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink.net> In Jeffrey D Angus writes: >I like the quote: "Despite repeated publicity and generally >distributed warnings, people still fall for these proposals," >As the character played by George C. Scott in the movie _The >Flim Flam Man_ so appropriately put it, "You can't cheat an >honest man." For the Nigerian scams, sure. But for other phishing e-mails, like the one that started this thread... I used to wonder "Who would be so stupid to fall for these things?". Then I had a friend tell me a tale of woe. He'd started up a theater performance that got quite a bit of press. Orders were flying in fast-n-furious to purchase tickets via Paypal. He filled out a Paypal phishing e-mail and was so caught up in business he didn't notice until it was too late. He's a sharp guy, and he got caught. I asked him if it didn't strike him as odd that the e-mail asked for PIN numbers, for crying out loud. He said yeah, that's what started to bother him when he took a moment to think about it. He was processing legitimate orders for a hit performance and jumped on an e-mail that looked like he needed to keep his account "updated". It's one of those things that once you're aware of, it sticks out like a sore thumb. But if it's not on your radar already, folks can get suckered for reasons other than sheer stupidity or raw greed. -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 331015 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: John Bachman Subject: The NH Ducati SW Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 20:14:19 -0500 Message-ID: After pressure from you guys to save this unit from destruction I contacted the seller and offered to buy it outright if he wanted to cancel the auction. He said that he would let the auction run and so I told him that I would bid on it, a snipe bid of course. Today he terminated the auction. I asked him why and he said that he had inquiries from overseas and two guys offered him $500 for it. So he moved it to an outfit called Packrat Consignments in Merrimack, NH who will sell it, pack it and ship it. He figures that he will make big bucks. That is what he said. Believe his story if you like.. John B. Article: 331016 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Paul Dietenberger" References: Subject: Re: How Many Tubes in a Radiola 33? Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 19:25:30 -0600 Message-ID: <43fe5c02_3@newspeer2.tds.net> "Chris F." wrote in message news:fbsLf.34302$VV4.423898@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca... > I got this Radiola 33 from a fellow collector a while ago, it was in > rough > shape but I got it for what I thought was a decent trade. It sat around > for > a while before someone came along and saw it, and told me he thought the > chassis had been swapped with one from a Radiola 18. However, the Bunis > guide lists the 33 as having 7 tubes, and the 18 as having 6 - and mine > has > 7. So do I have a genuine 33 after all? Nostalgia Air is your friend, Chris. The battery version of the 18 is a 6-tube set, the battery version of the 33 is a 7-tube set. The AC versions of both the 18 and 33 are 7-tube sets; in fact they have the same tube lineup (26-26-26-27-26-71-80.) Not having seen either personally I can't guess what you have...... Article: 331017 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: I'm ordering mine today! From: k9uwaREMOVE@THISarrl.netSTUFF (John Goller, k9uwa /W4 Snowbird) References: <1140612622.971082.11610@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: <0ltLf.11502$_c.3318@tornado.tampabay.rr.com> Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 01:30:36 GMT In article , sofaslug_spamnot@prodigy.net says... > > > Waterproof Pill Box Key Chain: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5669172953 > > > and the above guy.... he is selling these things for a BUCK ... plus TEN DOLLARS PLUS PLUS ..... for the postage..... doesn't anyone ever play the game the straight way anymore? John k9uwa Article: 331018 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: Whew! $442 opening for a Zenith T/O? References: <1140748067.600376.165360@t39g2000cwt.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: <5fuLf.27$xS5.2@tornado.socal.rr.com> Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 02:32:33 GMT He also thinks a 1965 Mercury Comet is worth $4,100 Jeff adrian_j_r@yahoo.com wrote: > Surely, they've added a number or misplaced the decimal...I mean, no > one seriously believes that its for real...do they?? > > Adrian > > http://makeashorterlink.com/?Y1C8212BC > -- RESTRICTED AREA. Anyone intruding shall immediately become subject to the jurisdiction of military law. Intruders will be subject to lethal force, without warning, and on sight. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED under the Internal Security Act of 1950. Article: 331019 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "CLFE" References: <1140748067.600376.165360@t39g2000cwt.googlegroups.com> <5fuLf.27$xS5.2@tornado.socal.rr.com> Subject: Re: Whew! $442 opening for a Zenith T/O? Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 21:42:30 -0500 Message-ID: <43fe7283$0$25091$ecde5a14@news.coretel.net> Could be that "sucker" that P. T. Barnum spoke of! OR a shill bidder. OR too, there are those idiots out there who bid up auctions and have no intentions of buying. We may never know. clf "Jeffrey D Angus" wrote in message news:5fuLf.27$xS5.2@tornado.socal.rr.com... > He also thinks a 1965 Mercury Comet is worth $4,100 > > Jeff > > adrian_j_r@yahoo.com wrote: > >> Surely, they've added a number or misplaced the decimal...I mean, no >> one seriously believes that its for real...do they?? >> >> Adrian >> >> http://makeashorterlink.com/?Y1C8212BC >> > > -- > RESTRICTED AREA. Anyone intruding shall immediately become subject to > the jurisdiction of military law. Intruders will be subject to lethal > force, without warning, and on sight. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED > under the Internal Security Act of 1950. Article: 331020 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: " Uncle Peter" References: <1140748067.600376.165360@t39g2000cwt.googlegroups.com> <5fuLf.27$xS5.2@tornado.socal.rr.com> <43fe7283$0$25091$ecde5a14@news.coretel.net> Subject: Re: Whew! $442 opening for a Zenith T/O? Message-ID: Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 21:56:23 -0500 "CLFE" wrote in message news:43fe7283$0$25091$ecde5a14@news.coretel.net... > Could be that "sucker" that P. T. Barnum spoke of! OR a shill bidder. OR > too, there are those idiots out there who bid up auctions and have no > intentions of buying. We may never know. > > clf > ????? There are no bids. That's the opening price. Article: 331021 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Bob in Phx" References: Subject: Re: Tucson swap meet this weekend Message-ID: Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 19:59:01 -0700 Jim, Have you been to this meet before??? I was thinking of driving in from phx... what are your thoughts???? is it worth it???? Bob in phx "Jim Mueller" wrote in message news:pan.2006.02.23.05.36.22.759894@nospam.com... > http://www.azarc.org/AARC_news.htm > > > -- > Jim Mueller wrongname@nospam.com > > To get my real email address, replace wrongname with eportiz. > Then replace nospam with sacbeemail. Article: 331022 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Coming Soon - OUBAZAAR.com - THE INTERNET SWAP MEET From: "Oubazaar.com" Message-ID: Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 03:08:19 GMT Coming Soon - OUBAZAAR.com - THE INTERNET SWAP MEET WWW.OUBAZAAR.COM OUBaZaaR is an OPEN MARKETPLACE with a Swap Meet, Garage Sale atmosphere for the DIRECT SALE of practically ANY Merchandise, Possession, Commodity, Wares, Goods, Property, or Service. OUBaZaaR will be Open to the General Public and Businesses 24 hours 7 days a week to BUY and SALE person to person or business to person, any item listed within one of thousands of categories ranging from Antiques to Video games. No More Bidding, No More Waiting, Free to browse, Flat Rates to Sell. OUBaZaaR will do it faster and cheaper than those auction web sites, because OUBaZaaR.com is The way BUYERS and SELLERS should come TOGETHER. OUBaZaaR is The Peoples Marketplace. For additional information go to WWW.OUBAZAAR.COM Article: 331023 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Coming Soon - OUBAZAAR.com - THE INTERNET SWAP MEET From: "Oubazaar.com" Message-ID: Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 03:08:20 GMT Coming Soon - OUBAZAAR.com - THE INTERNET SWAP MEET WWW.OUBAZAAR.COM OUBaZaaR is an OPEN MARKETPLACE with a Swap Meet, Garage Sale atmosphere for the DIRECT SALE of practically ANY Merchandise, Possession, Commodity, Wares, Goods, Property, or Service. OUBaZaaR will be Open to the General Public and Businesses 24 hours 7 days a week to BUY and SALE person to person or business to person, any item listed within one of thousands of categories ranging from Antiques to Video games. No More Bidding, No More Waiting, Free to browse, Flat Rates to Sell. OUBaZaaR will do it faster and cheaper than those auction web sites, because OUBaZaaR.com is The way BUYERS and SELLERS should come TOGETHER. OUBaZaaR is The Peoples Marketplace. For additional information go to WWW.OUBAZAAR.COM Article: 331024 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Coming Soon - OUBAZAAR.com - THE INTERNET SWAP MEET From: "Oubazaar.com" Message-ID: Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 03:08:21 GMT Coming Soon - OUBAZAAR.com - THE INTERNET SWAP MEET WWW.OUBAZAAR.COM OUBaZaaR is an OPEN MARKETPLACE with a Swap Meet, Garage Sale atmosphere for the DIRECT SALE of practically ANY Merchandise, Possession, Commodity, Wares, Goods, Property, or Service. OUBaZaaR will be Open to the General Public and Businesses 24 hours 7 days a week to BUY and SALE person to person or business to person, any item listed within one of thousands of categories ranging from Antiques to Video games. No More Bidding, No More Waiting, Free to browse, Flat Rates to Sell. OUBaZaaR will do it faster and cheaper than those auction web sites, because OUBaZaaR.com is The way BUYERS and SELLERS should come TOGETHER. OUBaZaaR is The Peoples Marketplace. For additional information go to WWW.OUBAZAAR.COM Article: 331025 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "DAVID STINSON" Subject: We Haven't Done This in a While. Message-ID: Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 03:15:23 GMT Back, after several years fallow, it's the "Ebay Search Words Abused Into Meaninglessness" Show! Deco = 58,420 L@@k = 130,234 Look = 171,651 Antique = 631,259 Mint = 763,807 Rare = 774,832 And for many years, still the reigning champion mis-used Ebay search word: Vintage = 1,403,296 Article: 331026 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: cuhulin@webtv.net Subject: Re: I'm ordering mine today! Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 21:18:43 -0600 Message-ID: <7955-43FE7B13-337@storefull-3256.bay.webtv.net> References: Is it better than my Beanie cap? I actually did buy a Beanie cap with the little plastic propellar on the top of the cap for fifty cents (it works great too) at the Goodwiil store a few months ago.It is still sitting out there in my raggity old 1978 Dodge longggg wheelebase van loaded to the gills with other stuff I bought at the Goodwill store,I need to figure out where am I going to put all that stuff so I can make room in my van for more Goodwill stuff.Sheeeees complicated,,,, left me a Mule to rideeeee,,,,,,, cuhulin Article: 331027 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Kris Baker" References: Subject: Re: Coming Soon - OUBAZAAR.com - THE INTERNET SWAP MEET Message-ID: Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 03:26:15 GMT (an asshole spammer with a "noreply" email address wrote: > > WWW.OUBASPAM.COM Like Craigslist.com, but with bad spelling and fees, huh? Kris Article: 331028 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "CLFE" References: <1140748067.600376.165360@t39g2000cwt.googlegroups.com> <5fuLf.27$xS5.2@tornado.socal.rr.com> <43fe7283$0$25091$ecde5a14@news.coretel.net> Subject: Re: Whew! $442 opening for a Zenith T/O? Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 22:36:03 -0500 Message-ID: <43fe7f10$0$25065$ecde5a14@news.coretel.net> "Uncle Peter" wrote in message news:xBuLf.69161$bF.24311@dukeread07... > > "CLFE" wrote in message > news:43fe7283$0$25091$ecde5a14@news.coretel.net... >> Could be that "sucker" that P. T. Barnum spoke of! OR a shill bidder. OR >> too, there are those idiots out there who bid up auctions and have no >> intentions of buying. We may never know. >> >> clf >> > > ????? There are no bids. That's the opening price. > Whoooopsssss - my mistake - they're "looking" for that party mentioned by P. T. Barnum. Article: 331029 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: jimfberg@webtv.net (Jim Berg) Subject: Re: How Many Tubes in a Radiola 33? Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 19:30:43 -0800 Message-ID: <14411-43FE7DE3-374@storefull-3116.bay.webtv.net> References: My 33 has a plastic dial strip and does not have a can mounted on top of the chassis between the volume control and the 71A tube, where as the 18 has a gold strip metal dial and a can mounted on the top of the chassis. Article: 331030 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" References: <1140748067.600376.165360@t39g2000cwt.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Whew! $442 opening for a Zenith T/O? Message-ID: Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 04:08:57 GMT wrote in message news:1140748067.600376.165360@t39g2000cwt.googlegroups.com... > > Surely, they've added a number or misplaced the decimal...I mean, no > one seriously believes that its for real...do they?? > > Adrian > > http://makeashorterlink.com/?Y1C8212BC > It *is* eBay, there's always a chance of getting that kind of price. Damn scammer stole the pictures and text from Radio Era Archives: http://www.radioera.com/600.htm And if they need to use someone else's pictures, do they really even possess a radio? jim menning Article: 331031 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Mark S" References: <1140612622.971082.11610@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: I'm ordering mine today! Message-ID: Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 04:11:24 GMT "Terry S" wrote in message news:1140612622.971082.11610@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com... > http://cgi.ebay.com/THE-TESLA-PURPLE-ENERGY-SHIELD-radionics-rife-orgone_W0QQitemZ5668367359 > > Oh my gosh. > > Terry. > > (not mine) There's a sucker born everyday. 18 and counting at this moment. $71.00 and going. AND there's almost three days left...gotta keep my eye on this one. Mark Article: 331032 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Syl" References: <1140579950.568278.107290@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: This is Really Stretching It Message-ID: Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 22:37:22 -0500 "Mark Oppat" wrote in message > Of the 5 or 6 pro restorers I know, none of them is restuffing caps save > for > the Philco blocks, which is nearly a necessity. You are missing the point. I was replying to Gary's comment: "...it's a far cry from what you'd expect >from a cosmetic restoration. " About restuffing caps. As far as I'm concerned, restuffing caps IS a cosmetic restoration and replacing old wax caps with new ones is NOT a restoration, it is a repair or at best, refurbishing. Syl Article: 331033 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Paul Dietenberger" References: <1140753117.450237.150590@v46g2000cwv.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Converting a Western Electric Party Line Phone to standard. Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 22:14:28 -0600 Message-ID: <43fe839c$1_2@newspeer2.tds.net> wrote in message news:1140753117.450237.150590@v46g2000cwv.googlegroups.com... > I'm sorry if this is not the correct place for this. > > I have a Western Electric rotary phone from the mid 70's. It is > configured to work on a party line. Is there a way to make it work on a > standard telephone line? S'ok, some us us know phones here. :-) I'm making some assumptions here: I presume this is a 500 model which works but doesn't ring? If so you will find four wires attached to the ringer: red, slate, slate/red striped and black. Probably the black wire is attached to terminal G. Disconnect it from there, and attach it to terminal L1. Then it will ring. It's uncommon to find Western Electric phones from the '70s with frequency ringers so I don't think the 20Hz thing will be a problem. If your model number is anything other than 500, post back. Good luck Article: 331034 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Message-ID: <43FE879E.5DEA0281@earthlink.net> From: "Michael A. Terrell" Subject: Re: Converting a Western Electric Party Line Phone to standard. References: <1140753117.450237.150590@v46g2000cwv.googlegroups.com> Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 04:12:24 GMT Starbase89@gmail.com wrote: > > I'm sorry if this is not the correct place for this. > > I have a Western Electric rotary phone from the mid 70's. It is > configured to work on a party line. Is there a way to make it work on a > standard telephone line? The bell is hooked between L1 and L2, and has to be set for 20 Hz. -- Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to prove it. Member of DAV #85. Michael A. Terrell Central Florida Article: 331035 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: - exray - Subject: Re: Coming Soon - OUBAZAAR.com - THE INTERNET SWAP MEET Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:54:25 -0400 Message-ID: <11vt4buh2mt1k9a@corp.supernews.com> References: Oubazaar.com wrote: > Coming Soon - OUBAZAAR.com - THE INTERNET SWAP MEET 857. -Bill Article: 331036 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: - exray - Subject: Re: Most Watchers on an Ebay Item? Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 01:05:43 -0400 Message-ID: <11vt517asqian9e@corp.supernews.com> References: <7pidnQ8ksP4ODGPeRVn-jQ@comcast.com> Mark Oppat wrote: > Jim, I have made the border run several times, and not had any problems. > The USA folks are the only ones to worry about, anyways, coming back IN to > the USA, either way to Rochester. A buddy of mine who was working in the Detroit area made the mistake of crossing over into Windsor for a Sunday afternoon drive IN A COMMERCIAL SERVICE VEHICLE. He spent his afternoon being shaken down by Canadian Customs while they completely inventoried his vehicle. They finally prepared all the paperwork so that when he left Canada they could compare the inventory to see that he didn't "leave anything behind". As it turned out, they wasted most of his afternoon so after they did all their work he turned around and went back into the US. "Just doing our job, sir" -Bill Article: 331037 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Rune" References: <1140612622.971082.11610@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: I'm ordering mine today! Message-ID: Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 05:15:23 GMT I guess the "Buy It Now" disappeared with the first bargain-seeker. He's been selling these for a while: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1523&item=5660029217 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1523&item=5635897473 But I think these are better investments: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1523&item=5649327859 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1523&item=5666588441 And we could make these: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1523&item=5649340522 ...or convert some old doorstops to "Amazing Radionic Devices". Ray "Terry S" wrote in message news:1140612622.971082.11610@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com... > http://cgi.ebay.com/THE-TESLA-PURPLE-ENERGY-SHIELD-radionics-rife-orgone_W0QQitemZ5668367359 > > Oh my gosh. > > Terry. > > (not mine) > Article: 331038 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" References: <1140754791.265318.218650@e56g2000cwe.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: 6T5 eye tube Message-ID: <7XwLf.1767$Eg2.1585@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com> Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 05:36:03 GMT "PhilcoKid2" wrote in message news:1140754791.265318.218650@e56g2000cwe.googlegroups.com... > > Just watched the auction for a 6t5 eye tube go for over $300. > What a surprise.... > > Donald > And it would probably have gone for more if it was new in box. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6606243312 jim menning Article: 331039 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Shawn K Subject: Re: Whew! $442 opening for a Zenith T/O? References: <1140748067.600376.165360@t39g2000cwt.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 05:42:05 GMT Jim, you're right, I looked at it and recognised the pictures right away. I think that somebody saw this ebay auction (# 5866597029) and decided that there has to be a sucker out there somewhere. I wonder if the folks at Radio Era Archives know about this.... jim menning wrote: > wrote in message > news:1140748067.600376.165360@t39g2000cwt.googlegroups.com... >> Surely, they've added a number or misplaced the decimal...I mean, no >> one seriously believes that its for real...do they?? >> >> Adrian >> >> http://makeashorterlink.com/?Y1C8212BC >> > > It *is* eBay, there's always a chance of getting that kind of price. > > Damn scammer stole the pictures and text from Radio Era Archives: > http://www.radioera.com/600.htm > > And if they need to use someone else's pictures, do they really even possess a radio? > > jim menning > > -- Shawn K www.thisoldradio.com Article: 331040 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" References: <1140748067.600376.165360@t39g2000cwt.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Whew! $442 opening for a Zenith T/O? Message-ID: Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 05:47:01 GMT "Shawn K" wrote in message news:N0xLf.65542$sa3.56570@pd7tw1no... > Jim, you're right, I looked at it and recognised the pictures right away. I think > that somebody saw this ebay auction (# 5866597029) and decided that there has to be > a sucker out there somewhere. I wonder if the folks at Radio Era Archives know > about this.... > > I emailed REA, but they probably won't see it until tomorrow. I also contacted eBay about a suspected fraud and the borrowing of the images and text. jim menning Article: 331041 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" References: <7pidnQ8ksP4ODGPeRVn-jQ@comcast.com> Subject: Re: Most Watchers on an Ebay Item? Message-ID: Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 05:51:22 GMT "Mark Oppat" wrote in message news:7pidnQ8ksP4ODGPeRVn-jQ@comcast.com... > Jim, I have made the border run several times, and not had any problems. > The USA folks are the only ones to worry about, anyways, coming back IN to > the USA, either way to Rochester. > If you have a trailer, its easy, they will slap a tape seal on the thing at > the entry point, and that about garantees a swift entry back into the USA if > its unbroken. BUT, they dont TELL you this, you have to ask. > Also, each agent will treat you different... and, tell you something > different about their policies, which also change every week... > but, as I said, no problems and I have not had any loads in trailers sealed, > I just know that is a good way to go if you are hauling LOTS of stuff... as > I once did for a friend, Detroit to Maine. > > Mark Oppat > > I have made the run several times, but I hear more horror stories all the time. As things get tighter, the risk of getting detained is greater. And soon we will need a passport to make that drive. http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2224.html jim menning Article: 331042 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: Most Watchers on an Ebay Item? References: <7pidnQ8ksP4ODGPeRVn-jQ@comcast.com> Message-ID: <34yLf.54$8l2.51@tornado.socal.rr.com> Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 06:53:51 GMT jim menning wrote: > I have made the run several times, but I hear more horror stories all the time. As > things get tighter, the risk of getting detained is greater. And soon we will need a > passport to make that drive. http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2224.html You've seen it in almost every Wolrd War II movie made. The stone faced official (usually German) with the simple, "Papers please." And of course, if they're no good, or non-exsistent, you get a one way trip to "the wall." 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: 331043 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: - exray - Subject: Re: Most Watchers on an Ebay Item? Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 03:13:12 -0400 Message-ID: <11vtcg7retvosf5@corp.supernews.com> References: <7pidnQ8ksP4ODGPeRVn-jQ@comcast.com> <34yLf.54$8l2.51@tornado.socal.rr.com> Jeffrey D Angus wrote: > > > jim menning wrote: > >> I have made the run several times, but I hear more horror stories all >> the time. As things get tighter, the risk of getting detained is >> greater. And soon we will need a passport to make that drive. >> http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2224.html > > > You've seen it in almost every Wolrd War II movie made. > The stone faced official (usually German) with the simple, > "Papers please." > > And of course, if they're no good, or non-exsistent, you get > a one way trip to "the wall." > > Jeff > > We're in a little uproar down here in the US Territories over this passport thing since you now officially need a passport to get from the US Virgin Islands to the rest of the US. They've always asked for that but it has never been mandatory. Puerto Rico will kick in sometime in the next year. Its a bit annoying for travelers who have become accustomed to the old style but illegal immigration to the US mainland via the Caribbean islands has been a huge gaping hole that is finally being closed. Most people are glad to see it is being dealt with....the other faction is pissed off because the illegals will remain here. -Bill (in PR) Article: 331044 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: cuhulin@webtv.net Subject: Re: I'm ordering mine today! Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 01:15:42 -0600 Message-ID: <5529-43FEB29E-388@storefull-3258.bay.webtv.net> References: How about Double Crystal Fusion May Yield A Portable Device? The article is in the middle isle at www.rense.com cuhulin Article: 331045 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Sofa Slug Subject: Re: I'm ordering mine today! References: <1140612622.971082.11610@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 07:33:03 GMT Rune wrote: > I guess the "Buy It Now" disappeared with the first bargain-seeker. He's > been selling these for a while: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1523&item=5660029217 > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1523&item=5635897473 > > But I think these are better investments: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1523&item=5649327859 > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1523&item=5666588441 > > And we could make these: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1523&item=5649340522 > > ...or convert some old doorstops to "Amazing Radionic Devices". > > Ray According to an article on quackery - (http://www.inspirationline.com/Brainteaser/quack.htm - Radionics was one of the most popular frauds in the 1920s and 1930s. "Radionic" doctors could use a small wooden box consisting of wires and a light bulb to diagnose a patient's illness, and even "fertilize fields as far as 70 miles away". From what I can see, there is an awful lot of fertilizing going on on Ebay. Article: 331046 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Gary Tayman" References: <53wLf.336$6I.333@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net> Subject: Re: $10,000 radio Message-ID: Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 08:55:02 GMT Also, the grille and knobs -- is yellow the correct color, or should it be white? -- Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical Sound Solutions For Classic Cars http://www.taymanelectrical.com "Phil Nelson" wrote in message news:RvSdna2Qk82NLmPeRVn-hg@giganews.com... > They say "all original," but I wonder if someone has put it on a belt > sander in the past? Compare the bright colors of the cabinet front and > sides to the dark muddy brown of the rear cabinet edges, and what you can > see of the cabinet interior. > > Phil Nelson > > Article: 331047 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Mike Schultz" References: <53wLf.336$6I.333@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net> Subject: Re: $10,000 radio Message-ID: <4hCLf.10283$0z.7462@trnddc01> Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 11:40:48 GMT I think in this case, "all original" means "no reproduction parts". You are correct, this radio was sanded and repolished, though I doubt a belt sander was used. When found, that radio would have had the dark muddy brown color all over (except on the bottom). -- Mike Schultz "Phil Nelson" wrote in message news:RvSdna2Qk82NLmPeRVn-hg@giganews.com... > They say "all original," but I wonder if someone has put it on a belt > sander in the past? Compare the bright colors of the cabinet front and > sides to the dark muddy brown of the rear cabinet edges, and what you can > see of the cabinet interior. > > Phil Nelson > > Article: 331048 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Mike Schultz" References: <53wLf.336$6I.333@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net> Subject: Re: $10,000 radio Message-ID: <%kCLf.10284$0z.3198@trnddc01> Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 11:44:59 GMT The knobs and grills were originally white. Like the cabinet, they could be sanded and repolished to their original appearance, but they would just turn yellow again in a few years. -- Mike Schultz "Gary Tayman" wrote in message news:GRzLf.4783$UN.2499@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net... > Also, the grille and knobs -- is yellow the correct color, or should it be > white? > > > > -- > Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical > Sound Solutions For Classic Cars > http://www.taymanelectrical.com > > > > "Phil Nelson" wrote in message > news:RvSdna2Qk82NLmPeRVn-hg@giganews.com... >> They say "all original," but I wonder if someone has put it on a belt >> sander in the past? Compare the bright colors of the cabinet front and >> sides to the dark muddy brown of the rear cabinet edges, and what you can >> see of the cabinet interior. >> >> Phil Nelson >> >> > > Article: 331049 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Mike Schultz" References: <1140748067.600376.165360@t39g2000cwt.googlegroups.com> <5fuLf.27$xS5.2@tornado.socal.rr.com> Subject: Re: Whew! $442 opening for a Zenith T/O? Message-ID: Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 11:55:12 GMT Yeah, I'd be real comfortable bidding $4100 on the basis of three tiny, fuzzy photos. -- Mike Schultz "GBrown" wrote in message news:TYWdnWvSldsze2PeRVn-gg@gwi.net... > Did they make comets in 1965? We had a 1962 and that last one around here, > restored, sold for close to seven grand. > -- > Regards, > Gary... > "Jeffrey D Angus" wrote in message > news:5fuLf.27$xS5.2@tornado.socal.rr.com... >> He also thinks a 1965 Mercury Comet is worth $4,100 >> >> Jeff >> >> adrian_j_r@yahoo.com wrote: >> >> > Surely, they've added a number or misplaced the decimal...I mean, no >> > one seriously believes that its for real...do they?? >> > >> > Adrian >> > >> > http://makeashorterlink.com/?Y1C8212BC >> > >> >> -- >> 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: 331050 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Hagstar" Subject: Re: stewart warner grandfather clock Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 07:51:24 -0500 Message-ID: <11vu0anqmrruv72@corp.supernews.com> References: <1140578531.768851.61210@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1140747303.687159.102120@v46g2000cwv.googlegroups.com> "Eddie Brimer" wrote in message news:1140747303.687159.102120@v46g2000cwv.googlegroups.com... > ok guys..i know it isn't about ebay and unworthy of discussion, but i > know someone knows. > No, eddie, it's like an eBay ad. Here's your original post- > what is the model #? does anybody have a chassis? Here is what I'd suggest instead (this isn't fluff, eddie, because getting directly to the point with no details is too gruff and Turnerarian for many people). hi guys- i got this really great stewart warner grandfather clock case at the charlotte meet last year. i bough it from (FASCINATING ANECDOTE HERE) it looks like [ INSERT INTERESTING DETAILS HERE). i'd love though to find out the model number- and most importantly i want to find a chassis that fits! thanks in advance for any leads, eb *&*&*&*&* I don't know the model or have a chassis though. John H. Article: 331051 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "lurk@sbc junk global.net" References: <1140753117.450237.150590@v46g2000cwv.googlegroups.com> <43fe839c$1_2@newspeer2.tds.net> Subject: Re: Converting a Western Electric Party Line Phone to standard. Message-ID: Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 13:44:41 GMT Is there a newsgroup for phones ? thanks "Paul Dietenberger" wrote in message news:43fe839c$1_2@newspeer2.tds.net... > > wrote in message > news:1140753117.450237.150590@v46g2000cwv.googlegroups.com... >> I'm sorry if this is not the correct place for this. >> >> I have a Western Electric rotary phone from the mid 70's. It is >> configured to work on a party line. Is there a way to make it work on a >> standard telephone line? > > S'ok, some us us know phones here. :-) > > I'm making some assumptions here: I presume this is a 500 model which > works but doesn't ring? If so you will find four wires attached to the > ringer: red, slate, slate/red striped and black. Probably the black wire > is attached to terminal G. Disconnect it from there, and attach it to > terminal L1. Then it will ring. > > It's uncommon to find Western Electric phones from the '70s with frequency > ringers so I don't think the 20Hz thing will be a problem. > > If your model number is anything other than 500, post back. Good luck > Article: 331052 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: cuhulin@webtv.net Subject: Re: Converting a Western Electric Party Line Phone to standard. Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 08:59:20 -0600 Message-ID: <15631-43FF1F48-409@storefull-3255.bay.webtv.net> References: I own an old Western Electric rotary dial desk phone and for many years I have been thinking about doing whatever so I can use the phone.I realize I would need to find a bell box for the phone,the phone seems to be in very good condition inside and out,it would need a new old style cord.Other than that,I dont know what to do about the phone,except I will not get rid of my old phones.I bought the phone at a fleamarket many years ago.I also own a few other old,old phones.One of them is a Western Electric non rotary dial candlestick phone and one of those Ericsson phones that has the rotary dial on the bottom of the phone.And old buddy of mine has an old Western Electric pay phone in his shop/garage that a Bell South friend of his converted to use in his shop/garage,you dont have to put any money in the phone to use the phone.His old Bell South buddy passed away years ago.Last September,a woman who works for Bell South (she is a technician/troubleshooter at Bell South) moved into the house next door to me.Maybe she can advise me about what to do to get my old Western Electric rotary dial desk phone to working. cuhulin Article: 331053 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: oldcoot@webtv.net (Bill Sheppard) Subject: Re: stewart warner grandfather clock Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 07:04:11 -0800 Message-ID: <7445-43FF206B-247@storefull-3176.bay.webtv.net> References: <11vu0anqmrruv72@corp.supernews.com> Turnerian ?? Hmm. :-) oc Article: 331054 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: stewart warner grandfather clock Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 08:41:06 -0700 Message-ID: <1314-43FF2912-545@storefull-3233.bay.webtv.net> References: <1140788063.678186.89810@i40g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> Eddie how about moding a chassis to fit the cabinet ? find one with a dial close to fitting the cabinet then move some controls . Article: 331055 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: goodguyy@webtv.net (Ken G.) Subject: Re: A Knob Issue Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 08:52:15 -0700 Message-ID: <1314-43FF2BAF-547@storefull-3233.bay.webtv.net> References: <1140792449.842900.63460@i40g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> A friend here has the same radio . He ordered the same knob and received the same knob you did . We both thought it was a wrong knob and did some studying and found it the correct knob . Its just a knob on a radio . Order the other knob and have both and use the one you like best . It wont affect value Article: 331056 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: John Bachman Subject: Philco chairside with 16 RX-TU chassis Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 11:14:18 -0500 Message-ID: Does anyone know where I can get data on this Philco chairside at http://tinyurl.com/hdqsc. I searched Rider's but came up empty. I am on the hunt for a chairside and this one looks nice. I noticed that the speaker receptacle is empty and asked the seller if there was a speaker. "Ooops, no speaker." I am also wondering if someone has tinkered with it. TIA John B. Article: 331057 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Re: anyone have an Eveready portable to sell? References: <43fbed9c$0$7164$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au> Message-ID: Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 16:25:59 GMT Tim Mullen wrote: > You want casket marketing, check these babes out: > > http://www.cofanifunebri.com > > Too much! I bought the calendar for my office. You're an evil man and a bad influence Tim. Mine's on the way too now. 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: 331058 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Larry Fowkes" References: Subject: Re: Philco chairside with 16 RX-TU chassis Message-ID: Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 16:30:48 GMT "John Bachman" wrote in message news:t1cuv1lehk6b9m95bf2r8dqnu2l5kdv9ru@4ax.com... > Does anyone know where I can get data on this Philco chairside at > http://tinyurl.com/hdqsc. I searched Rider's but came up empty. > > I am on the hunt for a chairside and this one looks nice. I noticed > that the speaker receptacle is empty and asked the seller if there was > a speaker. "Ooops, no speaker." > > I am also wondering if someone has tinkered with it. > > TIA > > John B. John I think this is the same chassis as the 16X console and the 16B Tombstone and Cathedrals. There was an earlier 5 band chassis and a later 4 band chassis. Go to www.nostalgiaair.org and check out the schematics for those and see if it matches. You may also want to drop a line to Chuck Schwark over at http://www.philcorepairbench.com/. He can supply you with a really nice service info package for your Philco. Larry Fowkes Article: 331059 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" References: Subject: Re: Philco chairside with 16 RX-TU chassis Message-ID: Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 16:31:14 GMT "John Bachman" wrote in message news:t1cuv1lehk6b9m95bf2r8dqnu2l5kdv9ru@4ax.com... > Does anyone know where I can get data on this Philco chairside at > http://tinyurl.com/hdqsc. I searched Rider's but came up empty. > > I am on the hunt for a chairside and this one looks nice. I noticed > that the speaker receptacle is empty and asked the seller if there was > a speaker. "Ooops, no speaker." > > I am also wondering if someone has tinkered with it. > > TIA > > John B. There is no "speaker receptacle", this model used a separate plug-in floor speaker in it's own cabinet. jim menning Article: 331060 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: John Bachman Subject: Re: Philco chairside with 16 RX-TU chassis Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 11:50:03 -0500 Message-ID: <76euv1tfn3fpp7454vsohnob8ogq297feb@4ax.com> References: On Fri, 24 Feb 2006 16:31:14 GMT, "jim menning" wrote: > >"John Bachman" wrote in message >news:t1cuv1lehk6b9m95bf2r8dqnu2l5kdv9ru@4ax.com... >> Does anyone know where I can get data on this Philco chairside at >> http://tinyurl.com/hdqsc. I searched Rider's but came up empty. >> >> I am on the hunt for a chairside and this one looks nice. I noticed >> that the speaker receptacle is empty and asked the seller if there was >> a speaker. "Ooops, no speaker." >> >> I am also wondering if someone has tinkered with it. >> >> TIA >> >> John B. > >There is no "speaker receptacle", this model used a separate plug-in floor speaker in >it's own cabinet. > >jim menning > > I was looking at the 4 pin receptable on the back of the chassis. That must be where the separate floor speaker must be plugged in. I wonder where one could get speaker for this? One could probably wait a good while for one to turn up. But then, it will be a good while before I get around to going through this to recap, etc. John B. Article: 331061 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" References: <11vu0anqmrruv72@corp.supernews.com> <7445-43FF206B-247@storefull-3176.bay.webtv.net> Subject: Re: stewart warner grandfather clock Message-ID: <_EHLf.2012$iR1.766@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com> Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 17:47:38 GMT "Bill Sheppard" wrote in message news:7445-43FF206B-247@storefull-3176.bay.webtv.net... > Turnerian ?? Hmm. :-) > > oc > Bill, I tried to email you,but got the following rejection: (expanded from ): host storefull-3172.bay.webtv.net[209.240.207.132] said: 554-The incoming mailbox for user oldcoot is full. 554 This person is not able to receive more mail at the present time. (in reply to end of DATA command) Don't you read and empty your mailbox? jim menning Article: 331062 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Hagstar" Subject: Re: Philco chairside with 16 RX-TU chassis Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 12:55:17 -0500 Message-ID: <11vui4f8mduft7c@corp.supernews.com> References: <76euv1tfn3fpp7454vsohnob8ogq297feb@4ax.com> jim menning" wrote in message news:t6HLf.2009$iR1.469@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com... > > . > > The speaker units show up on eBay and in local auctions ....almost never. They were bigger and less useful as furniture once the radio gave out and most were tossed. I searched for years for mine and only could afford it because it was listed under the regular modern speaker category.. John H. Article: 331063 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Brian McAllister Subject: Re: We Haven't Done This in a While. Message-ID: <4oluv1p1jn3qf3c1qahl3mhm6oviapor39@4ax.com> References: Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 18:57:44 GMT On Fri, 24 Feb 2006 03:15:23 GMT, "DAVID STINSON" wrote: >Back, after several years fallow, >it's the "Ebay Search Words Abused Into Meaninglessness" Show! > >Deco = 58,420 > > L@@k = 130,234 > > Look = 171,651 > > Antique = 631,259 > > Mint = 763,807 > > Rare = 774,832 > >And for many years, still the reigning champion mis-used Ebay search word: > > Vintage = 1,403,296 > > But only one with "rare antique mint look" http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-Retired-Antique-Car-1982-Avon-Stein-Mint-LOOK_W0QQitemZ6255137496QQcategoryZ86893QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Brian McAllister Sarasota, Florida email bkm at oldtech dot net and@hope.thespambots.die Article: 331064 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Paul Dietenberger" Subject: Another knob issue Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 13:32:49 -0600 Message-ID: <43ff604e$0$17684$6d36acad@titian.nntpserver.com> Some of you may remember that I picked up a Stromberg Carlson 245M last year. Thanks to a Forum member's photo I now know what the knobs look like (swirly brown and black plastic) but does anyone know where I can scare up a set (of six!) that won't cost me more than I paid for the radio? :-) The chassis is almost done, cabinet will have to wait awhile yet but the knobs are the only thing that are still actually missing. Thanks paul *** Free account sponsored by SecureIX.com *** *** Encrypt your Internet usage with a free VPN account from http://www.SecureIX.com *** Article: 331065 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jeffrey D Angus Subject: Tomrrow, Saturday, February 25th. TRW Swap Meet Message-ID: Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 19:38:11 GMT Ok, not exactly antique radios, but a lot of other stuff AND the occasional antique radios for sale. North East corner of Aviation and Marine in the parking lot. Parking on the North side, via the Marine entrance east of Aviation. Hours 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM I'll be out there in space D-26 trying to clear a space in my garage as usual. Drop in and say howdies if you're in the area. Jeff -- RESTRICTED AREA. Anyone intruding shall immediately become subject to the jurisdiction of military law. Intruders will be subject to lethal force, without warning, and on sight. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED under the Internal Security Act of 1950. Article: 331066 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: " Uncle Peter" References: <1140754791.265318.218650@e56g2000cwe.googlegroups.com> <7XwLf.1767$Eg2.1585@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com> <1140789465.843004.233500@t39g2000cwt.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: 6T5 eye tube Message-ID: Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 15:21:32 -0500 "PhilcoKid2" wrote in message news:1140789465.843004.233500@t39g2000cwt.googlegroups.com... > Unbelievable! I had to go look on the shelf and found 3 NOS and 2 used > but test new. This could be the next investment craize.... lol > > Donald > They are used in the Walton tombstones. If someone is going to pay $2k to $4k for the radio, they want the correct eye tube in the set. Pete Article: 331067 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "lurk@sbc junk global.net" References: <1140753117.450237.150590@v46g2000cwv.googlegroups.com> <43fe839c$1_2@newspeer2.tds.net> Subject: Re: Converting a Western Electric Party Line Phone to standard. Message-ID: Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 20:27:23 GMT N6KO de K8SJS....... thank you Dave "Northe Osbrink" wrote in message news:FvFLf.3296$VI6.743@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net... > > lurk@sbc junk global.net wrote: >> Is there a newsgroup for phones ? thanks > > If you include yahoo groups, yes there is: the singing wires group. > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/singingwires/ > > They know _everything_ about telephones 8') > > Northe > N6KO > Article: 331068 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Message-ID: <43FF8460.E3992FBA@earthlink.net> From: "Michael A. Terrell" Subject: Re: Tomrrow, Saturday, February 25th. TRW Swap Meet References: <1140816597.246587.126380@u72g2000cwu.googlegroups.com> Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 22:10:51 GMT toxcrusadr wrote: > > City and state, please? I seem to recall this is in Philly or > somewhere on the East Coast. Not that I'd be able to go, I'm in > Flyover Country, it's just the principle. > > Tox Think about it: Jeff lives in California..... . . . -- Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to prove it. Member of DAV #85. Michael A. Terrell Central Florida Article: 331069 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: oldcoot@webtv.net (Bill Sheppard) Subject: Re: stewart warner grandfather clock Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 14:09:40 -0800 Message-ID: <9197-43FF8424-244@storefull-3175.bay.webtv.net> References: <_EHLf.2012$iR1.766@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com> OOPs, sorry Jim. Header address is a spam trap. E-mail: oldcoot88atwebtv.net Change 'at' to @ Article: 331070 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: cuhulin@webtv.net Subject: Re: OT mildly. Need suggestion for an alternative antenna for a Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 16:39:25 -0600 Message-ID: <16521-43FF8B1D-98@storefull-3257.bay.webtv.net> References: <1140820401.500444.61330@j33g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> I get Consumers Marine snail mail catalogs. www.consumersmarine.com So if you need any Marine grade antennas,it is worth checking them out. cuhulin Article: 331071 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: cuhulin@webtv.net Subject: Re: Tomrrow, Saturday, February 25th. TRW Swap Meet Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 16:41:18 -0600 Message-ID: <16520-43FF8B8E-386@storefull-3257.bay.webtv.net> References: Too far for me to travel to,or else I would be there. cuhulin Article: 331072 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: A Knob Issue From: k9uwaREMOVE@THISarrl.netSTUFF (John Goller, k9uwa /W4 Snowbird) References: <1140752991.382571.161150@t39g2000cwt.googlegroups.com> <1140759800.900392.248760@v46g2000cwv.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 23:06:17 GMT In article , moppat@comcast.NOSPAMnet says... > > >OK, I'm chilled. > guess when confused, call Oppat or Jesperson or Goller or Yup ... ditto ... and yes Alan gave you the correct knob for your radio. I spend probably well over an hour a day answering stupid questions about old radios to people that email me after seeing my website.. I need to add some "Stuff" to the site... think about the questions that are repetative... and answer those on the site... if they would just then read the stuff ... Phil has an excellent arrangement for explaining a good amount of it... probably easier to just point them to Phils site to read about it!.... Todays radio ... a small Silver Marshall console chassis... I love doing this type of deal... Its a family heirloom radio and has spent its entire life in the hands of the same family.... and one of them wants to keep the radio... this guy wouldn't sell the radio for 5 or 10 times whatever the market price on it was!... Latest purchase for me... a nearly perfect Philco 21 Cathedral with the real 21 chassis.. pair of 45 tubes in it... and no it wasn't cheap! John k9uwa /w4 snowbird Article: 331073 of rec.antiques.radio+phono Subject: Re: Philco chairside with 16 RX-TU chassis From: k9uwaREMOVE@THISarrl.netSTUFF (John Goller, k9uwa /W4 Snowbird) References: <76euv1tfn3fpp7454vsohnob8ogq297feb@4ax.com> <11vui4f8mduft7c@corp.supernews.com> Message-ID: Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 23:55:50 GMT In article <11vui4f8mduft7c@corp.supernews.com>, yonnyKILL@SPAMMERSatt.net says... > > >> The speaker units show up on eBay and in local auctions > Ron Ramirez sold one on FleaBay a couple of weeks ago.. not sure if it was a 16 LZX or one of the others... but it WAS a Philco separate speaker for a chairside. It didn't sell as high as I thought it would. John k9uwa /w4 Article: 331074 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Tim Mullen Subject: Re: anyone have an Eveready portable to sell? Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2006 00:17:12 +0000 (UTC) Message-ID: References: <43fbed9c$0$7164$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au> In Jeffrey D Angus writes: >Tim Mullen wrote: >> >> http://www.cofanifunebri.com >You're an evil man and a bad influence Tim. Mine's on the way >too now. Heh-heh. Why, thanks, Jeff! Kind of you to say. They ship astonishingly fast from Italy. I ordered some gifts in time for Valentine's Day and got them a week early. -- Tim Mullen ------------------------------------------------------------------ Am I in your basement? Looking for antique televisions, fans, etc. ------ finger this account or call anytime: (212)-463-0552 ------- Article: 331075 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: SpringDiver Subject: Re: Mick's AX84 High Octane Build: Wiring the Chassis Part I Message-ID: References: <1140640462.588359.251360@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> <1140644244.117872.211720@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> <1140644427.540104.12590@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com> <1140703937.289583.102230@e56g2000cwe.googlegroups.com> <1140719597.824710.281740@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com> Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2006 00:32:01 GMT On 23 Feb 2006 10:33:17 -0800, "Mick" wrote: >Jeff rightly stated: >*** >That's the entire purpose of twisting the heater wires in the >first place. It presents a balanced (null) radiation. Hence >no pick up by audio leads. >*** > >Yes, and with my super-deluxe wire twister (a.k.a. portable drill), >these babies are like a fine-tuned electric car...zero emissions! >Mick That's it Mick. Twist it up so if gets loose it'll kill anything in the room ala garage door torsion spring. Wayne Article: 331076 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" References: <76euv1tfn3fpp7454vsohnob8ogq297feb@4ax.com> <11vui4f8mduft7c@corp.supernews.com> Subject: Re: Philco chairside with 16 RX-TU chassis Message-ID: Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2006 00:43:12 GMT "John Goller, k9uwa /W4 Snowbird" wrote in message news:a2NLf.40850$g47.26464@tornado.tampabay.rr.com... > In article <11vui4f8mduft7c@corp.supernews.com>, yonnyKILL@SPAMMERSatt.net > says... >> >> >>> The speaker units show up on eBay and in local auctions >> > > Ron Ramirez sold one on FleaBay a couple of weeks ago.. not sure if it > was a 16 LZX or one of the others... but it WAS a Philco separate > speaker for a chairside. It didn't sell as high as I thought it would. > > John k9uwa /w4 > That was for different radios, but you were right, that was cheap. I thought it would go for five to ten times what it did: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6601839071 jim menning Article: 331077 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "jim menning" Subject: A couple of new books are out Message-ID: Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2006 01:17:38 GMT The long awaited revised 2nd edition of Ron Ramirez' Philco Radio book is now available, as is the new Antique Trader Radio & Television guide. The first edition of the Philco book I had was getting worn out, so I made sure I ordered two copies of the new edition. I've always found it to be a great reference book, filled with lots of great color photos and data for the pre-war Philcos. Basically the second edition is very much the same as the first, with some revisions and a price guide is now included in the back. For anyone interested in Philco radios, this is THE book to have. The Antique Trader book is very similar to the Bunis/Slusser/Poster guides, but this one includes many of the more recent radio/TV items such as the Sinclair pocket TV, the small Sony ICR-120 radio, and many of the highly prized miniature LCD sets that have been in much demand by many collectors. This book is not very comprehensive in the sense that there really aren't that many models listed, but it does give an idea of what representative types of these items are valued at. Like most any other book, you may find errors in this one. I spotted a wrong model number just flipping through the book the very first minute I opened it. Hopefully there are only a few mistakes. For me, the highlight of this book is the quantity of large color photos. For anyone with an interest in vintage TV, there are a lot of the sets from Steve McVoy's Early Television Foundation Museum pictured in this book. And if you're a cheap-skate like me, you may want to check out the prices at the links below. Philco book: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4593648 Antique Trader book: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3929287 jim menning Article: 331078 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Ken Scharf Subject: Re: 6T5 eye tube References: <1140754791.265318.218650@e56g2000cwe.googlegroups.com> <7XwLf.1767$Eg2.1585@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com> <1140789465.843004.233500@t39g2000cwt.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: <_WPLf.7628$Pv1.4532@bignews6.bellsouth.net> Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 22:16:04 -0500 Uncle Peter wrote: > "PhilcoKid2" wrote in message > news:1140789465.843004.233500@t39g2000cwt.googlegroups.com... > >>Unbelievable! I had to go look on the shelf and found 3 NOS and 2 used >>but test new. This could be the next investment craize.... lol >> >>Donald >> > > > They are used in the Walton tombstones. If someone is going to pay > $2k to $4k for the radio, they want the correct eye tube in the set. > > Pete > > At one time I had this idea of having a custom EL panel made up with the 6T5 pattern and driving it with a 10 segment bar graph IC. Could be made up as a plug in replacement for the 6T5 that would have the same pattern and be a solid state replacement (except for the EL panel, which is actually a kind of tube). With 6T5's going for over $300, there might be enough money in the idea to do it? Article: 331079 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Keith Park" References: <1140752991.382571.161150@t39g2000cwt.googlegroups.com> <1140754373.758020.205830@j33g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: A Knob Issue Message-ID: Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2006 03:26:18 GMT Ive had several 363's and they have the half moon version, NOT the one in the link... BUT, I rather suspect that the set could have been supplied with eather on depending on when or where it was made... and perhaps even supplied with Brown knobs, has anyone ever had one with Brown knobs? On a related note, did anyone know that the 363 also came in a version that had dark walnut strips instead of the quilted maple strips on the front and top? I had one of those too... Keith "PTurney" wrote in message news:1140754373.758020.205830@j33g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... > Hi, > > My set has the knob shown at this link:- > http://www.tuberadioland.com/Zenith7-S-363_dialface.html. Sounds like > I'm agreeing with the dealer. > > > Paul > Article: 331080 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Keith Park" References: <1140824281.857521.284740@i40g2000cwc.googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Free Friday Feb 24th. Message-ID: Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2006 03:33:34 GMT OK... Ill bite. 1954 RCA TV cabinet, Mahogony with doors and inlay, finish is nearly perfect!! No chassis or tube but here is your chance at making a nice guilt-free liquer cabinet or stick a modern color set in there! FREE but you need to pick it up in Albany NY area.... I wont ship it. Keith > Anyone else got Free Friday items? > > Terry. > > > Here is the picture link: > > http://members.aol.com/tschw10118/panar1052.jpg > Article: 331081 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: "Hagstar" Subject: Re: Philco chairside with 16 RX-TU chassis Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 22:56:35 -0500 Message-ID: <11vvlbjtl83skea@corp.supernews.com> References: <76euv1tfn3fpp7454vsohnob8ogq297feb@4ax.com> <11vui4f8mduft7c@corp.supernews.com> "jim menning" wrote in message news:AKNLf.2034$iR1.118@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...$g47.26464@tornado.tampabay.rr.com... > > That was for different radios, but you were right, that was cheap. I > thought it would go for five to ten times what it did: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6601839071 > THAT'S because it was pick up only and an obscure early permanent magnet design. But indeed I though it would go for more than $26-! John H. Article: 331082 of rec.antiques.radio+phono From: Jim Mueller Subject: Re: Tucson swap meet this weekend Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 21:07:23 -0700 Message-ID: References: On Thu, 23 Feb 2006 19:59:01 -0700, Bob in Phx wrote: > Jim, > Have you been to this meet before??? I was thinking of driving in from > phx... what are your thoughts???? is it worth it???? > > Bob in phx > "Jim Mueller" wrote in message > news:pan.2006.02.23.05.36.22.759894@nospam.com... >> http://www.azarc.org/AARC_news.htm >> >> >> -- >> Jim Mueller wrongname@nospam.com >> >> To get my real email address, replace wrongname with eportiz. >> Then replace nospam with sacbeemail. There's usually about 10 - 20 people selling. What they are selling varies all over the place from one year to the next. For example, last year there were only 2 record players for sale. Other years there were many. Last year someone had a dynamite detonator for sale (the wooden box with the handle to push down). Nobody ever had one of those before. Several of us spent some time messing with it but we couldn't get it to work. It starts at 8AM. In the past, it has been pretty well done by 10 and everyone was gone by 11. That means you need to get up pretty early to get here while it is still interesting. Sometimes they have it by Dave's Antique Service. In spite of the general name, he does antique radio work. His showroom has shelves floor to ceiling on all four walls, all of them filled with old radios and record players. Unfortunately, this year it isn't near there. This club is statewide, but the headquarters is in Phoenix. They have most of their activities there. I haven't been to any of them because of the long drive. Here is their main web site page: http://www.azarc.org/. They aren't very good at keeping it up to date and they don't list their events in ARC. Predicting the future is difficult. I've always found something there but I can't say whether it will be worth the drive. If you're here for some other reason, then it is worth dropping by. -- Jim Mueller wrongname@nospam.com To get my real email address, replace wrongname with eportiz. Then replace nospam with sacbeemail.