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Feb 16, 2004 | 12:26 PM

#16

Mil1ion

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SSB = Single side band

88's = Hugs & Kisses

73's =You take care now.

VE6CBE

Feb 16, 2004 | 05:54 PM

#17

1970f2504x4

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From: Summit, NJ

KB2FCV here!

Been a ham since 1988.

I know what CW, 73, 88 and SSB means

Most of the Radios here are antiques, but I enjoy building as well.. lots of fun.

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James

Feb 16, 2004 | 09:57 PM

#18

79 Trailer Special

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From: Stanly County N.C.

originally KB2ORX now N2RYA

73

Feb 16, 2004 | 10:13 PM

#19

hreed

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From: Homer, Alaska

K7KTF-Got it 1960. Back then it cost 5 bucks to renew it and I had to let it go because I couldn't come up with the five. Also had W0FPX, WB6ICJ, and another I can't remember. (Moved around a lot when I was a kid). Still remember code (can copy at least 15).
73's and 88's to all! Ran out of QSL's a long time ago. Had the WAC, WAS, and the (can't remember this one either) 100 countries. Even talked to a guy on the south pole in 1963. (in code, of course!)

Feb 17, 2004 | 12:07 AM

#20

Timken

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From: Over here

How much of everyones gear is solid state? Any tube equipment out there? Just wondering.

Feb 17, 2004 | 12:14 AM

#21

Howdy

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From: Oregon

I've got a FT-101EE, (just a few more pieces needed for the complete station). Tubes are still in good shape for now. Have a bunch of various parts rigs, mostly commercial band, with my FT-857 being the newest toy.

Feb 17, 2004 | 02:16 AM

#22

Mike W

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From: Central Kali

I have 3 tube rigs. Also I work on tube transmitters. 250 KW output.

It takes 5 KW to drive the final.

Feb 17, 2004 | 05:14 PM

#23

1970f2504x4

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From: Summit, NJ

Most of my stuff is Tube: Hallicrafters HT32A, SX101A, SX62A, TO Keyer; Hammarlund Super Pro, HQ180C; Collins 75A-1, 32V2; Heathkit DX40, HW32, HW22 and Apache transmitter. I have a few "breadboarded" tube radios as well. I built them a while back. One is a Regenerative 80meter receiver using 201-A's and batteries. The other is a single tube transmitter. I love the older gear. It takes a little more to maintain and operate, but its a joy to use (wait a minute... I drive a 70 F250... that takes a little more to maintain and operate, but it's a joy to use.. coincidence???