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| This web site started February 2011 by Earl Andrews VE3AB Elliot Lake, Ontario. CANADA. Ham Radio specific. contact me ve3ab <at> rac.ca --- HAM RADIO EXPERIMENTATION AND PRACTICAL ELECTRONICS (I am a technician- hands on) |
| HANDS ON PROJECTS AND ANTENNA WORK (ARTICLES) |
| MY OLD DOMAIN NAME: www.earlandrews.com is still valid and I use it as a mailbox address. Both earlandrews.com and hamelectronics.com use the same Internet Service Provider (ISP) namely: Good Old YAHOO..Yahoo Small Business..which has served me well. |
References to past work (note: I can still help out the odd time with FT301 repairs and parts
and I still have quite a few radio/electronics parts I can sell here and there to
builders/tinkerers. CLICK HERE FOR NEW REFERNCE PAGE
and I still have quite a few radio/electronics parts I can sell here and there to
builders/tinkerers. CLICK HERE FOR NEW REFERNCE PAGE
| REFERENCES and Services I offer to other hams at my LOW LOW home based price of $10 per hour. CLICK HERE FOR REFERENCES AND MORE --->> I can trouble-shoot and repair certain electonic assemblies -- $10 per hour..basic trouble shooting of boards mainly. BOARDS and smaller radios ect from the 1970s and early 80s. I dont have time/good test equipment to do alignments except on maybe HEATHKIT ITEMS (if you supply the manual). I can certainly help advise on repairs...write me an email and I'll try to lend a hand. (Mostly circuit boards (FT301)(Atlas210) items like that..and small ham accessories at this price..mostly the ones with simpler layouts that can be sent by mail. <<<ve3ab@rac.ca (email)>>>> |
ve3ab@personai nternet.com - note: I can give you an estimate for FREE..by email or over phone. CLICK HERE TO SEND ME AN EMAIL. |
| FT-301 TRANSCEIVER PAGES (Photos, the parts I sell, the repair work I do/have done) CLICK HERE |
| FT221 PAGES (and infor-mation about xtals dial lamps (LEDs) CLIK HER |
| (CLICK HERE) FIXING RADIOS -Troubleshoot rewritten Sept 24..NEW |
This was until recently.. the operating postion. FT221R for 2m fm mainly (up here in Northeastern
Ontario..not much ssb/cw), TT transverter for 6 meters (I use the FT221R as the IF for this); FV301
external VFO and FT301D. I use an LDG autom tuner (not shown) to tune the HF2V 80 and 40 meter
vertical. Also tunes the TGM hybrid mini beam up on the tower. NOT shown in the picture are the
Argonaut 505, 509 and 515. I use the 515 the most. I also have the 405 amplifier.
Just the other day June 13th 2011..I received my AADE digital frequency readout for the FT301. At the
same time, I have started the MODIFICATION to install 30 meters in the AUX bandswitch position. I have
just received (July 11) some special trimmer capacitors that should work well in the cramped area
around the bandswitch wafers. I ordered extras to sell to anyone working on these mods.
Another thing Im going to do at the same time..is replace the electrolytic capacitors (recap the rig). I will
order some extra capacitors to sell to other hams as recapping kit at same time. I will be writing it up.
Ontario..not much ssb/cw), TT transverter for 6 meters (I use the FT221R as the IF for this); FV301
external VFO and FT301D. I use an LDG autom tuner (not shown) to tune the HF2V 80 and 40 meter
vertical. Also tunes the TGM hybrid mini beam up on the tower. NOT shown in the picture are the
Argonaut 505, 509 and 515. I use the 515 the most. I also have the 405 amplifier.
Just the other day June 13th 2011..I received my AADE digital frequency readout for the FT301. At the
same time, I have started the MODIFICATION to install 30 meters in the AUX bandswitch position. I have
just received (July 11) some special trimmer capacitors that should work well in the cramped area
around the bandswitch wafers. I ordered extras to sell to anyone working on these mods.
Another thing Im going to do at the same time..is replace the electrolytic capacitors (recap the rig). I will
order some extra capacitors to sell to other hams as recapping kit at same time. I will be writing it up.
| Atlas 210X Page(s) CLICK HERE |
| RADIO SPECIFIC TOPICS --Pages------ 1970s & 80s radios are what I work on (older technology)- older parts |
| COMPONENTS/COMPONENT TESTING I perform,Standard- ization discussed, such as VARACTOR TESTING, TRANSISTOR testing and HFE/characteristic match. I can match pairs of transistors for you. My low cost service! only $1/pair! * FERRITE TESTING and much more..CLICK HERE TO SEE |
| Argonaut 509 DDS version?? I did try this as an experiment! Mixed results but I am not finished with it YET!! CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT IT! |
| TEN TEC ARGONAUT 509 thru 515 -- tips..mods..fixes ect ----click on link here to visit page(s) |
| FREE SERVICE..FREE FREE FREE!!! especially FREE to budding hams...!!!! ((giving back to the hobby!)) I can tutor you for free as well if you are wanting to become a ham radio person! I well remember the days when I needed help fixing my old Collins 32V2 transmitter back when I first got my ticket (1973) and I was only 19 yrs old. I did not have the tech savy I have now. Sometimes if you are stuck with some problem..I can analyse the schematics and perhaps come up with a possible solution or two. I don't charge for this. So I offer my services at low cost to give back and to keep me occupied as well. Email me: ve3ab at rac.ca -- I do freebies and help potential hams with questions..FOR FREE (of course!) -- if you need a manual I can email a pdf copy FREE. Its all part of networking. 73 Earl |
| A new rig at VE3AB..(new to me!!) an FT757GX!! Have I gone hi-tech with ham radio!!! NO not quite. I'm still well back from the leading edge of technology!!! -- My FT301D will now assume a back up role in the shack!! -- Actually..I use it on 80 cw with a straight KEY when Im in the mood for old time CW with a relaxing straight key. I can throttle the power down to 5 watts or less and I have a BIRD wattmeter to assist in QRP level checking. I just bought another FT301 10 watt version (ANALOG DIAL). I'm still going to keep selling and working on FT301 and parts. I still have 2 good working FT301 and three parts/organ donor rigs! --->> I may start carrying FT757GX parts..but I need to buy some junker rigs for parts. I might stumble upon one or two FT757GX units at a reasonable price to use as parts donors..who knows??? Problem is ..some parts are programmed chips and I do not have a programmer. --->> Time will tell! Right now I am enjoying the new rig with features such as dual vfos, general coverage rcvr, the W.A.R.C bands. I may also start using modes such as PSK 31!!! ---->> I have been living in a cave I guess..all these years!!!! I WILL CONTINUE OPERATING AND USING THE OLDER GEAR!! oo Anyways..don't throw out the old stuff just yet! Send me an email..to ve3ab@rac.ca --- I buy old stuff for parts and fixing up ect. 73 Earl VE3AB ((PS: I also buy older solid state parts and parts rigs ect for work in my basement shop)) NO clear profits yet but I am enjoying my early retirement days..earl |
| MONEY $ MONEY $ MONEY I do work for money!!!-- however..I'm in no way making any significant sums of cash. $10 per hour is below minimum wage up here in Canada and I consider it still as being an AMATEUR ..if I charge only this amount for repairs and mods ect. My $10.00 per hour bench rate is pretty well at the bottom of the ladder. I mostly work on basic repairs that I have parts for and know how to fix. Relatively straight forward repairs/service. I don't (usually) tackle alignments unless the item is fairly simple ..like a converter or transverter. Ten Tec Transverter Kits..or any kits with good instructions..I can do. Actually..for repairs of say sentimental items..you can send me pictures and information and I can give you a free evaluation and tell you if I can fix it or not. Some items are easy to fix..others a devil when it comes to getting parts. Often..I have given advice to people for FREE! -- ALL PART OF NETWORKING PROCESS. NOTE: WITH CBs..I don't boost up the power output. I can fix many older CBs that I have parts for ie..typically 1960 through to about mid 80s. For a FREE no Hassle consultation feel free to email me at this LINK ve3ab@personainternet.com |
| Pictured to the right the EF Johnson KW match box. A classic!! Galaxy R530 general coverage receiver. Another classic! The EF Johnson Matchbox is just "eye Candy" with sentimental value. The R530 is used by me to listen to Talk 640 Toronto ..Leaf Talk and other Talk shows in USA on the BCB. Occasionally too..I listen to Short Wave stations. The FT301 in the picture has been fitted with the AADE display and it is working great. I am using the FT301 on 80m cw now and my FT757GX on the other bands. Also pictured ..the FT221 2 meter all mode. I also have a 2 meter to 6 mtr TEN TEC transverter. |
| OLD TUBE RADIOS - restoration CLICK HERE |
www.hamelectronicsmagazine.com --- will continue with more articles as I
progress with things. --- Thanks for stopping by.
73 Earl Andrews VE3AB
PS..I do have another web site: www.sparetime.biz that is with ISP
ipage.com. Unfortunately..it costs a fair amount of money (more than I
thought was necessary) to run two full out web sites..so I have cut back on
www.sparetime.biz It is only a small web site of 6 pages. This web site here
will be my main web site. I have kept domain: www.earlandrews.com as an
email domain without web pages.
progress with things. --- Thanks for stopping by.
73 Earl Andrews VE3AB
PS..I do have another web site: www.sparetime.biz that is with ISP
ipage.com. Unfortunately..it costs a fair amount of money (more than I
thought was necessary) to run two full out web sites..so I have cut back on
www.sparetime.biz It is only a small web site of 6 pages. This web site here
will be my main web site. I have kept domain: www.earlandrews.com as an
email domain without web pages.
| I am interested in putting some (limited and ham radio related advertising in my pages) -- very low cost to you -- email me ve3ab@rac.ca for details |
| ham radio (mostly) -- its all FREE!!!!! site paid by selling parts here & there!! |
| NO ADS -- NO FADS!! NO POP_UP ADS... unwanted pop up distractions..no lids..no kids or space cadets either!! (W2OY remembered!!!) (1960s!)-- This site is INDEPENDENT (VE3AB solely)..I dont have ads here OR MUCH COMMERCIALISM AT ALL REALLY. --- just me tooting my own horn!! |
| THIS IS A RETIREMENT ACTIVITY FOR ME. I used to work in NATO system concerning Life Cycle Management of ICs, transistors and other small components. -- I cannot possibly compete on any large scale but I build/repair my own stuff and I have bought many components at sales (new old surplus components) and I have bought new components in bulk..and I can sell in small wee lots and ship across CANADA for $1.41 large envelope and $5-$6 Europe. |
| FT757GX...a more modern rig ..I recently purchased used from a fellow here in town. This is the most modern transceiver I have yet ever owned. This is about the upper limit of technology that I can work on. |
New Antenna-- new article for
Oct 9 -11
-- MY NEW home brew
SCREWDRIVER "STYLE"
motorized backyard vert CAN
COVER 2 bandS with one
setting as well CLICK HERE TO
GO
Oct 9 -11
-- MY NEW home brew
SCREWDRIVER "STYLE"
motorized backyard vert CAN
COVER 2 bandS with one
setting as well CLICK HERE TO
GO
| My "scrapped" radio parts (radio (cb,ham,swl) graveyard!!) My ever expanding scrapped radio collection ----->> I can pull parts for you... clik here to see pages |
| Parts like dual gate mosfets, all sorts of fets, transistors (up to 10 watt types), ICs, capacitors, trimmers, all sorts of stuff. NEW UPDATED PARTS LIST -- WITH PRICES AND DESCRIPTIONS AND THUMBNAIL PICTURES OF MY PARTS -- CAUTION: IT IS A BIG LONG LIST!! QRP, Radio and odd ball..oldies (semiconductors mainly) CLICK HERE TO VIEW my NEW 2012 PARTS SUPERLIST (2 pages of parts) ICs ect.... |
| End Fed Half Wave Antenna Projects..(my latest FAD!) ---click here for the swr curves and other details |
| www.earlandrews.com -- my old URL is still active as a mailbox. I own three web domains: www.hamelectronics.com (this is my main one) **** these two domains are with YAHOO SMALL BUSINESS web service. I actually much prefer Yahoo Provider over my other provider which turned out to have alot of hidden prices and I want to phase it out/sell domain. www.sparetime.biz -- I have this domain name with i page but there were many options and hidden costs. SO ..I WOULD LIKE TO SELL THIS DOMAIN NAME.....it is a good interesting name and I might be tempted to sell it off fairly reasonable price!!! write me: ve3ab@personainternet.com or ve3ab@rac.ca |
| www.sparetime.biz is FOR SALE. I own this domain name and would like to sell it. Please contact me via email for details. (Reasonable price!!) click here link to sparetime.biz |
| I have about 12 old cbs for parts and about the same number of older 2 meter rigs that I have bought at flea markets and garage sales. I may just have the part you need to fix yours..earl (ve3ab@rac.ca) |
I bought a PAR end fed half wave
antenna for 20 meters.
I have also built a 10 meter version
and the SWR curve is very very
good. Quite broadbanded.
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE WORK I'VE
DONE SO FAR note: I can sell you
the (measured) components to roll
your own (coil and coax capacitor)
for $13 plus postage. You would
have to supply your own enclosure
and wire and coax and antenna
wire.
These antennas are very well
respected in the amateur
community. They work well as
portable antennas that can be
strung from a high tree limb
and seem to work as well as center
fed dipoles.
For my back yard with TV tower..I
have started running them like
slopers off the tower. JUST
GOOGLE either PAR end fed
antennas or LNR PRECISION (they
bought the line from Dale and look
through the eham reviews on them!
antenna for 20 meters.
I have also built a 10 meter version
and the SWR curve is very very
good. Quite broadbanded.
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE WORK I'VE
DONE SO FAR note: I can sell you
the (measured) components to roll
your own (coil and coax capacitor)
for $13 plus postage. You would
have to supply your own enclosure
and wire and coax and antenna
wire.
These antennas are very well
respected in the amateur
community. They work well as
portable antennas that can be
strung from a high tree limb
and seem to work as well as center
fed dipoles.
For my back yard with TV tower..I
have started running them like
slopers off the tower. JUST
GOOGLE either PAR end fed
antennas or LNR PRECISION (they
bought the line from Dale and look
through the eham reviews on them!
| SWR |
| My PAR end fed half wave EF 20 H (the 300 watt version)-- I have homebrewed a couple of these matchboxes types (very similar). |
| FISHING, ELLIOT LAKE, Northeastern Ontario, Dachshunds and more non-electronics, non- ham radio..CLICK HERE FOR THESE PGS |
| The older Heathkit radios I can work on because the manuals are assembly manuals and a person can follow the procedures and the schematics with general ease. Some are light enough to be sent in the mail. The Atlas 210x is another radio I work on for much the same reasons. (I have 3 Atlas 210xs. 1 Good one and 2 for parts). Converters, transverters and smaller items LIKE-WISE. email ve3ab@rac.ca QRP RADIOS are light enough to be sent by mail and I can work on them as well..AND I BUY BROKEN RIGS/assemblies to work on in my spare time |
| My $10 per hour bench service charge makes it worthwhile to repair an older radio or accessory such as older heathkits, converters, transverters ect. Sometimes the problems can be worked out with correspondence/phone call. LOOK ME UP.! I can also do some service on older pieces of stereo gear..like preamps, small receivers/amplifiers and older cbs as well. When it comes to CBs. I do not modify them to run more than the INDUSTRY CANADA power output limits. |
| MY (other) DOMAIN NAME: ****** www.sparetime.biz ********* I thought it was a spiffy domain name when I bought it about a year ago! is up for sale (privately) email me for details. click here to visit this other site. |
| FT301+ (new) Digital Display..from AADE Electronics (USA).. I have built the kit and now its working fine. Lots of pictures and hints to help builders with this one. (15 Dec 2011) |
The ICE STORM of 1998 was an example of Amateur Radio Communications serving a large
community in need.
I was without power (west of Ottawa) in the country for about 14 days. The army visited us
twice and we had no generator or wood stove. ((NOW I DO)).
My 2 meter rig was always on during this period and it was a life line for me. I could
communicate with other hams who knew what parts of the grid were being brought back ON
LINE and when.
community in need.
I was without power (west of Ottawa) in the country for about 14 days. The army visited us
twice and we had no generator or wood stove. ((NOW I DO)).
My 2 meter rig was always on during this period and it was a life line for me. I could
communicate with other hams who knew what parts of the grid were being brought back ON
LINE and when.
| Above: a Heathkit CW transmitter from the 1970s. This is the type of gear I have parts for and I work on. This equipment was designed for ease of assembly and service. The Manuals included detailed schematics/pictorials and alignment methods. |
| I send small padded envelopes of ham radio parts world wide. Small low cost orders (air mail) - ask for quote! |
| My Antenna Topics: link near top of this page.. covers experiments that I have tried with various configurations of antennas. Iam right now..involved in end fed half wave antennas. I have cloned a copy of the Par End Fed Match box and it is working well on 10 meters. |
| spiffy..Domain Name for Sale!!!! |
| I had some computer/email problems -- Dec 29 for few days. (some mail lost) email me: earlinclayton@yahoo.com (to re-establish contact that might have been lost!!! |
| I PAY CASH for older radios..junker radios, electronics parts..either I fix them up or if they are too far gone..I can part them out. I work by mail..and you can mail me parts/radios what-ever. I do travel to places like Ottawa, Sudbury, "the Soo", Smiths Falls and other places. ve3ab@rac.ca |
| I have an active mind. I really dig Ham Radio and the associated electronics and science. I also watch Science Programs and History programs on TV. Now that I'm retired..I enjoy exercising the mind. |
my largest fish
yet..20 pound pike
caught in ELake.
yet..20 pound pike
caught in ELake.
The Thumbnail Pictures..click on them to
expand
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| Korting 1030/1031 tube receiver-- basic tuneup and cleaning and listening on the AM BC band link here |
| My latest acquisiton, a Hammarlund HQ180AC ..article just started on this one. click here |