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Re: DIN connectors
I hear ya, Mike! From Central NC and not Westford... Steve Wedge, W1ES/4 Time flies like an arrow.? Fruit flies like a banana. Sent with ProtonMail Secure Email. ©\©\©\©\©\©\©\ Original
By Steve Wedge, W1ES/4 · #56622 ·
Re: 2B Crystals
Mike: Thanks for that.? They're not fully up and running on the site but I did e-mail requesting a quote on the 18Mz 3rd overtone xtal. de John K8NN
By John Limbach, K8NN · #56621 ·
Re: 2B Crystals
N4KZO de K8NN Thanks for the comprehensive analysis (as always).? I've tweaked L10 a bit but will do a continuity check and them another more extensive tweaking to see if I can get either of the
By John Limbach, K8NN · #56620 ·
Re: DIN connectors
I gave up on soldering DIN connectors a long time ago. I just buy a cable with the correct connectors on each end, cut it in half, and make the attachments to the wires in a home made break-out box.
By Michael W1NR · #56619 ·
Re: DIN connectors
One theory is higher heat and shorter period of time on the junction. Heat the junction quickly and as soon as the solder flows get off of it before the plastic starts to soften. Takes practice. Tony
By Tony Sokol · #56618 ·
Re: DIN connectors
As a caution, not all DIN connectors have the same spacing/orientation for a given number of pins. ?Not sure they have distinguishing part numbers. 73, Evan, K9SQG
By Evan · #56617 ·
Re: DIN connectors
Have you tried Neutrik? I've never used their DIN connectors but other connectors that I have used are primo top-notch stuff. 73 -Jim NU0C "Paul Kraemer" <elespe@...> wrote:
By Jim Shorney · #56616 ·
Re: DIN connectors
Yeah, all the DINs I have do melt extremely easily! The trick I found is to plug them into the socket while soldering. The problem I saw was the pin alignment drifted, is that what you are seeing? 73,
By Gary WB6OGD · #56615 ·
DIN connectors
Does anyone know of a good brand of these pesky connectors?? By good I mean NOT a plastic body that melts at the mere sight of a soldering iron?? I have soldered more than a few connections in my
By Paul Kraemer · #56614 ·
L4B manual
Sorry. Forgot the photo. Brian Smith
By Brian Smith · #56613 ·
L4B manual
Ran across the manual for the L4B I used to have. If anyone in the US is interested in it, email me your address off the group and I¡¯ll send it. When you get it you can see the postage and PayPal it
By Brian Smith · #56612 ·
Re: 2B Crystals
John, It¡¯s not really pointless to adjust the 20 M coil, with L10 used exclusively for 20 M band resonance. ?There is a threshold inductance value that will cause oscillation: correct inductance is
By Michael Smith · #56611 ·
For Sale: Manual for Drake 2C
Hi, I came across my manual for the Drake 2C that has been sitting in the manual stack for many years. The manual is a reproduction W7FG manual, nice manual, good condition with attached covers, good
By Scott WA9WFA · #56610 ·
Re: 2B Crystals
Thanks for the update Mike
By John Limbach, K8NN · #56609 ·
Re: 2B Crystals
New website: The AF4K Bry Carling crystal business has been purchased by WD8DAS and is taking orders. RADIO CRYSTAL HOLDERS, COMPANIES, and HISTORY | | | | RADIO CRYSTAL HOLDERS, COMPANIES, and
By Mike Bracey · #56608 ·
r4b 5595 khz crystal
Looking for one of the 5595 khz local oscillator crystals (2nd mixer V3) from an R4 (b)? anybody have one ? Ron K0IDX
By Ron <ron@...> · #56607 ·
Re: 2B Crystals
Thanks, Michael. Yes, I've done this.? Problem is that there is no neg. voltage on the 20M position so pointless to tweak the 20M coil.? Seems to indicate that the xtal is not oscillating or a
By John Limbach, K8NN · #56606 ·
Re: 2B Crystals
Thanks Niel.? According to his website he's out of business.
By John Limbach, K8NN · #56605 ·
Re: Status of the Heathkit shop
Tough sledding Mike.Hang in there. We need your advise and experience.Praying for your best and most comfortable recovery.Ken Ken Holloway KA5KEN? AFA6EK kenhol@... Mobile/Text 512.924.0707
By [email protected] · #56604 ·
Re: Insulated 1/4" shaft couplers
Or go down to your local ACE hardware and look in their hardware drawers for nylon spacers and drill them and drill and tap for a set screw.? I am sure there are other hardware stores that have the
By Jim Pruitt WA7DUY · #56603 ·