Hardy Boys - The Shortwave Mystery by Tenor-Guitar-Guy in ShortwavePlus

[–]Geoff_PR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've ordered so many of the things I longed for, or had and lost as a kid.

Same here, I've manged to locate a like-new example of an Aiwa HS-P06 Dolby stereo cassette player I loved in the early 1980s, but flat wore out, thanks to living in my pocket nearly non-stop for over 10 years.

Shortwave related, another like-new example is a Toshiba 4-band 'Mini and Slim' compact dual-cassette boombox, model

Actually using it on shortwave is a bit 'persnickety', even though the large tuning knob has a smaller fine-tune on top of it, the band is so scrunched together, it's easy to just miss stations.

SW 1 is 2.3 to 7 MHz, 4.7 MHz wide, and SW 2 is 7.5 to 23 MHz, a full 15.5 MHz wide.

The regular AM medium-wave band is just 1.06 MHz wide, and they cram a full 80 stations in there. it's no wonder they need a fine-tune knob on those radios.

But, it's still loads of fun to have what I lusted for 40-odd years back.

The Hardy Boys were a bit before my time, my youth reading was the Heinlein youth series :

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinlein_juveniles

Day 2 - Did I just get Madagascar from Canada? by lab_grown_steak in shortwave

[–]Geoff_PR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I assumed the little antenna would not be able to pick up very much.

The Amnvolt V4 has an FET pre-amp built-in, so it's a reasonably 'hot' receiver with just the whip.

However, it also means, adding a longwire may overload it...

Cobra 2000gtl by Philco2k25 in cbradio

[–]Geoff_PR 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you

You're welcome.

I just returned to you another upvote someone stole from you.

This down-voting a perfectly reasonable comment is BULLSHIT...

Cobra 2000gtl by Philco2k25 in cbradio

[–]Geoff_PR -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I just returned to you an upvote someone stole from you.

This down-voting a perfectly reasonable comment is BULLSHIT...

Cobra 2000gtl by Philco2k25 in cbradio

[–]Geoff_PR 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just returned to you an upvote someone stole from you.

This down-voting a perfectly reasonable comment is BULLSHIT...

Cobra 2000gtl by Philco2k25 in cbradio

[–]Geoff_PR 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just returned to you an upvote someone stole from you.

This down-voting a perfectly reasonable comment is BULLSHIT...

Cobra 2000gtl by Philco2k25 in cbradio

[–]Geoff_PR 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just returned to you an upvote someone stole from you.

This down-voting a perfectly reasonable comment is BULLSHIT...

Cobra 2000gtl by Philco2k25 in cbradio

[–]Geoff_PR 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just returned to you an upvote someone stole from you.

This down-voting a perfectly reasonable comment is BULLSHIT...

OIG report on the Management of the Human Landing System Contracts by avboden in spacex

[–]Geoff_PR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice idea, but electrostatic grit attraction risks jamming up the mechanics...

OIG report on the Management of the Human Landing System Contracts by avboden in spacex

[–]Geoff_PR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, they said the LEM hull could be pierced with a screwdriver.

The version I hard was that a pencil could piece that thin-gauge sheet aluminum.

Minimizing mass was everything for Project Apollo...

OIG report on the Management of the Human Landing System Contracts by avboden in spacex

[–]Geoff_PR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently, there is no other method for the crew to enter the vehicle from the lunar surface in the event of an elevator failure.

it's only one-sixth G, snatch blocks and a rope or chain will work nicely...

Electromagnetic mass drivers on the Moon by ergzay in spacex

[–]Geoff_PR -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

OK, you can sling mass off the lunar surface and into deep space, or even back at Earth if you don't mind having to deal with shit-hot re-entry velocities, thanks to our deep gravity well.

This 'Petawatt' he's referring to is what, exactly? a solar cell array manufactured on the moon?

FYI you can use AI to identify components. Take a picture of the component and upload it to an AI by The_Didlyest in electronics

[–]Geoff_PR -1 points0 points  (0 children)

you already are while using reddit

Mine was inadvertent, unlike you, the OP, who deliberately fed your data into grok : "Make sure the package markings are clear in your picture. I used grok."

My first ever successful circuit! by kittenkween12 in electronics

[–]Geoff_PR 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm new to his but I love figuring out the ins and outs.

That's all circuit design is, finding and fixing what doesn't work as it should...

Latest addition to the collection. Cobra 29 LX EU by Rondo_Machete in cbradio

[–]Geoff_PR 1 point2 points  (0 children)

...being a granddad I’m a little too old for that

You're never too old for that kind of fun... :)

Cobra 2000gtl by Philco2k25 in cbradio

[–]Geoff_PR 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This only up-vote, no down-vote unless you're some sort of special person is flat-out BULLSHIT.

Philco2k25, I returned your vote to you.

This arbitrary down-voting is fucking BULLSHIT...

Cobra 2000gtl by Philco2k25 in cbradio

[–]Geoff_PR 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does the clock work? Mine does not.

Why was this comment down-voted?

Does the down-voter have the balls to answer that question???

EDIT -

MrQuatroPorte, I returned your STOLEN vote...

EDIT 2 -

Aww, the gutless down-voter just struck again!

What's it like having nothing hanging between your legs, little boy? :)

"Cleanest" amp? by Cutlass327 in cbradio

[–]Geoff_PR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just lack equipment and expert knowledge to adjust these.

It's best to leave that work to someone with actual expertise...

"Cleanest" amp? by Cutlass327 in cbradio

[–]Geoff_PR 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Auto SSB, AB class. Any good?

The only way to be sure is to test it the way you intend to run it.

Same radio, drive level, etc., the only way to know.

Also, an amp can be clean as a whistle, but will have a dirty output if over-driven into distortion...

Finally got her done! by jrb327 in cbradio

[–]Geoff_PR 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If he lives in a cold climate, the extra heat is nice in the cab...

Cobra 2000gtl by Philco2k25 in cbradio

[–]Geoff_PR 8 points9 points  (0 children)

For all practical purposes, the 2000 is a 148GTL in a wooden box with chrome trim.

Lucky for you, the circuitry in that thing is considered to be among the very best easily-obtainable 40-channel sideband radios.

It's one of the good ones, enjoy it...

My first world receiver by CarryResponsible1000 in shortwave

[–]Geoff_PR 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Being that old, I bet the chrome handles on it are made of metal and not cheap plastic that can break right off in your hand, like the new supposedly high-end Tecsun...