I'd like to build one but I don't have the spare time I used to back in the 60's to buy parts. Did this every become a complete kit? thanks, Ken...
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sigcom1
Feb 11, 2008 5:24 am
Ken, For various reasons, a complete kit never came to pass. The closest to it was the semi-kit offered by Cal N6KYR. 73.......Steve Smith WB6TNL...
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p49k
Feb 11, 2008 4:07 pm
That's to bad.. Would anyone know of a complete 1 or 2 tube kit available. Times like this I really miss Heathkit. Ken N1KK...
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sigcom1
Feb 11, 2008 8:02 pm
About the only thing available with a tube is the "1-der" 40 meter transmitter/receiver kit by http://www.glowbugkits.com/ but it's more of a novelty radio...
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Louis Vermond
va3awa
Feb 11, 2008 8:38 pm
Hi Steve, Have you considered building a 10 watt one tuber from scratch? 73, Lou VE3AWA ... From: sigcom1 To: amecoac1@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February...
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sigcom1
Feb 11, 2008 8:52 pm
Hi Lou, I've built a number of "one-lungers" and have enough parts to build many more, however I have fairly well sworn off building 1 tube transmitters,...
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Louis Vermond
va3awa
Feb 11, 2008 8:55 pm
errr, that's, Hi Ken. ... From: sigcom1 To: amecoac1@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 3:02 PM Subject: [amecoac1] Re: Amerco clone every become...
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charles hawes
trapper_hawes
Feb 11, 2008 9:15 pm
Hey Steve do you still have the building info on the 6L6 TX? If so I am interested. We have a small group of builder in my area and trying to give them...
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sigcom1
Feb 11, 2008 10:04 pm
Hi Charles, Yes, you can either download the .pdf of the original article (10.65MB) here: http://radiosky.com/scrounge.htm or, if that file is too large to...
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va3awa
Feb 11, 2008 11:08 pm
Hello, Ken, you've started something. Like Steve, I build one and two tubers, but mostly of the pre-1940 verity. In the album, 'VE3AWA' I have added photos of...
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charles hawes
trapper_hawes
Feb 12, 2008 4:01 am
I am interested please email the info to antiarrl@... Charles DE KB8BFM ... From: va3awa To: amecoac1@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 11,...
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charles hawes
trapper_hawes
Feb 12, 2008 4:03 am
Thanks. Looks very simple. ... From: sigcom1 To: amecoac1@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 4:04 PM Subject: [amecoac1] Re: Amerco clone every...
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Tom Baxter
tomk3mov
Feb 12, 2008 3:43 pm
I have two AC-1s that I am preparing to put up for sale. I bought them both with the intention of refurbishing them after retirement. I had been warned by...
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gccavell
Feb 12, 2008 3:50 pm
Hi Tom: I'd be interested in one. Please contact me at your convenience. (Unfortunately I'm a few years from retirement, so maybe I'll have the time!) -- gary...
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Tom Baxter
tomk3mov
Feb 13, 2008 11:26 am
Thanks for the interest. I have had another reply outside the group. I noticed the pix that I have of the rigs (taken with a disposable digital camera) leave...
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Louis Vermond
va3awa
Feb 13, 2008 12:44 pm
Hi Tom Pse send those pic to me. Tks, Louis VE3AWA ... From: Tom Baxter To: amecoac1@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 6:26 AM Subject:...
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tomk3mov
Feb 19, 2008 1:41 am
When I retired two years ago, I bought (and overpaid for) two AC-1s which I was going to refurbish as my first retirement project. Friends had told me I would...
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Larry Baker
wb5ofd2
Feb 19, 2008 4:15 am
Hi Tom: If the "rough one" is still available I would like to buy it. Thanks, Larry WB5OFD ... From: "tomk3mov"; <tomk3mov@...> To:...
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Tom Baxter
tomk3mov
Feb 19, 2008 9:16 am
Thanks for your interest. Before finalizing the transaction, I would prefer to send you all of the pictures in the interest of full disclosure. I will send...
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tomk3mov
Feb 19, 2008 9:52 am
I now have "tentative" sales for both of the rigs. Because I had a lot more pictures available than what I was allowed to originally post on the site, I have...
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august
wa1ljd
Feb 19, 2008 10:46 am
... prefer to send you all of the pictures in the interest of full disclosure. I will send them to you under separate cover. Please contact me after you have...
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tomk3mov
Feb 19, 2008 11:07 pm
Augie, I have "firm, verbal committments" for both rigs, but will be glad to send you the pix. Tnx es 73, Tom K3MOV ... would...
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p49k
Mar 25, 2008 10:59 pm
I sent an email to Ameco asking if they would ever consider making the AC-1 again. I received a repsonse. Ken, Yes, we continue to evaluate whether to make...
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john
twoube
Mar 25, 2008 11:41 pm
Mr Mintz reads this group (or at least used to). I suspect it would be much more practical to build a clone than expect one anytime soon from Ameco. JMHO John...
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Dave Bock
davidtbock
Mar 25, 2008 11:45 pm
Well, I am finally getting down to rebuilding a real AC-1 and, while I am at it, side by side, building a clone. Two AT-1 transmitters are also being rebuilt....
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sigcom1
Mar 26, 2008 8:18 pm
That is good news, Dave. Please snap some photographs as you progress and post them to the group. TNX 73.......Steve Smith WB6TNL ... I am at it, side by...
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john
twoube
Mar 26, 2008 11:20 pm
Good job Dave! Far less taxing than dragging 100 lb modulator decks around, isn't it? ... John K5MO...
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Dave Bock
davidtbock
Mar 29, 2008 4:55 am
Yes, I think my heavy iron days have moved on. The AC-1 is about the right size. ....
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Dave Bock
davidtbock
May 24, 2008 11:53 pm
Well, the Ameco AC-1 clone is progressing. All the parts fit and the chassis has been etched, the primer coats on and the top coats going on. I did add an...
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john
twoube
May 25, 2008 1:39 pm
Way to go Dave, looking forward to seeing it. Let me know when you get it going and I'll get my Ameglo hooked up and meet you on 40 73 John K5MO...
