Mal, Sorry to be the bringer of bad tidings but I seem to remember trying to use rods "end-to-end" in the past with little success. No doubt someone on here will remember why it doesn't work but I ca
Hmmmm. I think we should consult Standard & Poors valuation of the meter before allowing such changes. Anyway Mr. Hertz was a European and the international standard Metre was still held in Paris las
I've managed to find time to read it (or rather, scan it). My first reaction (I might be mistaken) is that he claims familiarity with the works of Hertz and Tesla but seems not to be terribly aware o
Mal, I trust you will not take it amiss if I remind you that, some time ago, a few of us were subject to criticism that we were never heard. Your more recent appreciation of the skills and knowledge
But, Wise man, he say look everywhere and seek wisdom. Learn thou from other wise and knowledgeable practitioners. Close not thy mind to the knowledge and wisdom of others lest thou be considereth ar
I guess, Wolf, that one of the nice things about Linux is that the nice Mr. Torvalds doesn't keep trying to do things to my computers unlike the Gates person who doesn't want me to take control. Ther
Hi John and All, At least you do have a copy John. My strong suggestion is that all of us "who play radio" should have a copy close by. The readily available "Electrician's Guide to the 17th Edition
Actually Andy, I've just had an exchange of emails with my mate Alan 3nyk (near neighbour) in which I have mooted the idea that maybe now is the time for a realignment of the Royal Surrey Gas Board.
Thanks for the compliment, Roger. It is, of course, only an observation and requires much thought - probably by those much more clever than I. I dropped out of membership a couple of years ago after
Hi Jim, Point taken and I also have the licence change after WW2 noted. At various times since then the administration and regulation has passed through a number of government departments and agencie
Could be the creation of a new verb, John? "malbarbeque" vb. to over roast, to singe greatly, to give a roasting to, 73 -- 73 es gd dx de pat g4gvw qth nr felixstowe uk (east coast, county of suffolk
Hi All, For years as G3nyk will attest, my practice has been to run all mains operated test equipment via a single, large isolating tranny. The one I have also has a Faraday screen. One of the best s
My favourite "scam" has to be a "faboulous product" offered to us by a wholesale supplier just about the time CB was legalised in the UK. This was "guaranteed" to improve the performance of "any" mob
Hi Ya John, I'll try to remember to spell it .......eur when you're around :) It are raining in Kirton 73 -- 73 es gd dx de pat g4gvw qth nr felixstowe uk (east coast, county of suffolk)
Ahh! Well, Mal but we still differ! I prefer the term Radio Experimenter. "Operation" is an experimental science too! 73 -- 73 es gd dx de pat g4gvw qth nr felixstowe uk (east coast, county of suffol
Hi John, I tend to agree with Alan. I seem to find this and similar faults with receivers of this sort of vintage quite a lot these days. If you have the manual it's generally worth looking at a few
Hi Tracey, My advice is get the most powerful one you can find. Soldering outside is much more difficult than in the shack due to lower ambient and greater heat losses. Also a box to act as a windshi
Maybe me being picky Johan but I try not to use flames when soldering due to carbonising the flux resins. May not be important in these modern times but was always taught to avoid contaminating solde
Hi All, If a valve (tube) is capable of lasting 10 years in service it doesn't seem to this simple mind beyond the wit of man to manufacture a few extra spares to keep the station going for many year
