I know most people and their minds are involved with Katrina in some manner, but here is the AC-1 status. "AC-1" kit activity (looks like 4 flavors to address...
... IMO, after the chassis, the next most difficult thing to find is the transformer. For those who want to do their own fairly accurate homebrew clone, a ...
I think the Hammond 270 (?) would be the appropriate replacement. Plentiful albiet a little on the pricey side (around $40). FWIW. Cal, n6KYR/8 ... ...
Hi folks, I just hopped over here from the glowbugs list. I work at a small transformer manufacturer (yes, in the US!) and might be able to supply the...
I have prepared a quotation for a transformer that I think will fit the requirement for the Ameco-AC1 project. Please alert whomever is in charge of parts...
Greetings to the group. I have an original AC-1, complete with tubes 80 and 40 meter coils. The only alteration is that someone replaced the slide switch with...
... I think the toggle switch would be a minus, but I have seen original AC-1's (in all conditions) go on eBay from $150 to $350. They all seem to end up on ...
Well, just in case anyone is interested, I would definitely like to have a true AC-1 transmitter. Doesn't have to be in super perfect condition. I'll even...
I didn't build or own one of the orginal Ameco's but I remember the exciting thing about it from my perspective at the time was: I could afford it. (Not that I...
Hi Wes, That's great news. The best quote I've had so far is from Germany. I can't wait to see yours. Please forward it to me directly w1eof@.... ...
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Steve Katz
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Sep 9, 2005 8:32 pm
I built an original AC-1 in 1965. Bought it for $19.95 at Federated Electronics in NJ. Hated that I had to scrape paint under the chassis, to make ground...
I posted some pictures of where I'm at with "Option #3" in the Photos section which is the cheaper (using your junk box content), painted BUD aliminum chassis...
I think the forms that were used in the Houston build were my Meissner units. I don't recall who ordered them for their protos, but we did have a discussion...
Does anyone know about that bolt on modification that used a slide switch and a dual band coil form to replace the plug in coils for the AC-1? Let me know. I ...
Ref the "bandswitch model" on the web site. Is that a "U" shaped bracket which holds the coil ? two screws in from the side to hold the coil in place, two...
Good question. I haven't the "foggiest" idea where that came from. I do think it was a great idea. If you take a look at W1GFH's AC-1 site, it is listed as...
Yes, it's true, I initially thought the bandswitch was "butchery", but later found out it was an AMECO factory mod. According to the ER article (in the LINKS...
I was just thinking of how to ask for more input on the decal for Option #3 and #4. Heck, post it in the "amecoac1" photos section (under Option #3) and post a...
... I was thinking it was true decal material. There is a company that makes decals for restoring old broadcast sets. I wnder if they could help locate the...
Kees, The decal guy I was thinking of is Rock-Sea Enterprises http://members.aol.com/RockSeaEnt/decals/ Hint from their website: " To apply a decal to an...
I found a great source of ink jet printer compatible clear or white decal paper (the thin water slide material) at the hobby shops which handle model railroad...
Well the 243 doesnot always start as easily as the canned crystals. I have about 5000 243's. If i go the route of a cloned AC-1 i may use a 243 socket and a...
That's exactly what they are designed for. Might even take a bad one and use it for a Key "plug" ....maybe even put a cathode current indicator in series and...
Heck yes! All of the above!! <g> Pearly windy10605@... wrote: That's exactly what they are designed for. Might even take a bad one and use it for a Key...
Sure! They worked fine with the one I built in 1970... John ... -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus...
