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- Ham-Ant Digest Thu, 27 Jan 94 Volume 94 : Issue 15
-
- Today's Topics:
- Computing antenna coverage
- HELP on radiation resistance equations
- Vintage Ham Gear For Sal
- Where can I find copper-weld??
-
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- Date: Tue, 25 Jan 1994 19:48:24 GMT
- From: world!cravit@uunet.uu.net
- Subject: Computing antenna coverage
- To: ham-ant@ucsd.edu
-
- A friend of mine asked me this question, and I do not know the answer.
- If one has an antenna (say a vertical or something, as opposed to a
- beam) that is x feet above ground level, how does one compute the
- approximate coverage area of that antenna (in square miles)? For
- example, see the following diagram
- _
- | |
- | |
- | |
- | _|_
- |x | |
- | | |
- | | | Tower
- | | |
- | | |
- | | |
- ----------------------------------------Ground---------
-
- If we assume that the distance x is, say, 200 feet and that the ground
- around the antenna is relatively flat, is there a way to estimate the
- area of coverage for that antenna?
-
- Thanks,
-
- /MC
-
-
- --
- Matthew Cravit, N9VWG | All opinions expressed here are
- Michigan State University | my own. I don't speak for The World,
- East Lansing, MI 48825 | and they don't speak for me (luckily
- E-Mail: cravit@world.std.com | for both of us).
-
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- Date: 24 Jan 1994 17:46:58 GMT
- From: sdd.hp.com!spool.mu.edu!torn!hermes.acs.ryerson.ca!ee.ryerson.ca!jeff@network.ucsd.edu
- Subject: HELP on radiation resistance equations
- To: ham-ant@ucsd.edu
-
- Wayne Price (wayne@howard.nafb.trw.com) wrote:
- : HELP NEEDED ON ANTENNA EQUATION FOR RADIATION RESISTANCE!
- :
- : Do any of you braniacs know the equation for radiation resistance
- : of a vertical, shorter than a quarter wave, resonated with a
- : lossless inductor, over a perfect ground? I can't find the info
- : in my reference material, but seem to remember that it was an
- : inverse square relationship.
- :
- : For example, if the radiation resistance for a quarter wave is
- : 36.6 ohms, an eighth wave (resonated with lossless inductor)
- : would have half the length and one fourth the radiation
- : resistance, or 36.6/4=9.1 ohms. Likewise, a 3 foot long ten
- : meter vertical would be about 3/8 of the length and (3/8)^2 =.14
- : of the radiation resistance. (.14*36.6=5.1 ohms.)
- :
- : Is this correct?
-
- Unfortunately, it's not that simple. The entire thing of calculating the
- radiation resistance of a given antenna at any frequency is depandant on
- far too many parameters to provide one simple equation for. Having said
- that, there is an equation for electrically short (<<.1 wavelength) antenna
- that has a large length to diameter ratio, but I can't seem to find it
- right now. Your best bet is to find a copy of the ARRL Antenna Handbook.
- They cover all the 'standard' amateur designs, and give you some insite
- into why radiation resistance is a little more complicated than one would
- think.
- :
- : Thanks,
- : Wayne W5GIE (shaking, but not yet breaking) in So. Cal.
- :
- : (standard disclaimer applies)
-
- 73!!! de Jeff / VE3DJF
-
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- Date: 24 Jan 94 15:23:02 -0600
- From: agate!library.ucla.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!news.umbc.edu!eff!news.kei.com!ddsw1!chigate!radiohobby!don.merz@network.ucsd.edu
- Subject: Vintage Ham Gear For Sal
- To: ham-ant@ucsd.edu
-
- Vintage Communications Gear For Sale
-
- CONTACT: Don Merz, 47 Hazel Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
- 412-234-8819 (weekdays, EST) or 412-344-0956 (eves and WEs to 10PM)
-
- These are the latest additions to a complete list that is posted in
- Compuserve HAMNET Library 10 in the file RADIOS.TXT...or available by
- mail by sending a 2-stamp SASE to the above address.
-
- Seeburg jukebox extension speaker. The famous Seeburg teardrop model
- CV54-8. Pink (or peach?) speckle finish with the word "Seeburg" printed
- across the grill cloth. Looks and works very good. Should clean up to
- like-new. $89
- Motorola TC-101 UHF TV converter. Some scuffs on original wooden case, but
- still nice. $13
- 1957 Eico catalog. As-new: $9
- 1956 Eico brochure set. As-new: $4
- 1957 Grommes (Precision) catalog. Large, 3-color. Excellent: $9
- 1957 Grommes (Precision) catalog. Small, B&W. Excellent: $7
- Knight-kit 5 tube AM radio assembly manual. As-new: $4
- 1971 (?) Panasonic catalog. As-new: $2
- 1948 Surplus Radio Conversion Manual, Volume I. By Evenson & Beach.
- Published by techno-graphic publications. Excellent condition. This
- volume is getting mighty tough to find. $29
- CQ MAGAZINE: 1945 issues: July, August, September (2): $7 each
- CQ-DX Annual. 1948. 1st Edition, 1st Printing. $23
- ANTIQUE TV SERVICE LITERATURE: 110 pounds of antique TV service docs
- including 6 volumes of Riders TV Manuals, service guides from RCA, Dumont,
- GE and Philco. Hundreds of issues of Circuit Digest and MUCH MORE!
- Take it all shipped to your door for $75 (includes shipping).
- SAMS PHOTOFACTS: Over 150 complete photofacts and over 100 partial sets--
- fills a four-drawer file cabinet. Numbers range from 100 up through
- about 450. Take them all for $109 shipped to your door (price includes
- shipping).
- Hallicrafters HT-18 transmitter. Missing a knob. Otherwise very nice. $69
- National HFS receiver. 1949-vintage plug-in coil set covering 27 - 250mhz.
- AM/FM (slope-detection)/CW superregen set. With all coils, matching
- 5886 doghouse power supply and original manual. Front panel is very
- good, but the paint is smudged and scruffy in many places. Has several
- scratches on top too. Works perfectly. $169
- Multi-Elmac PMR-7 receiver. 160-10 meters. Mobile. 1957-vintage. BRAND NEW
- IN THE ORIGINAL BOX. Never installed. Has not had power applied since
- it left the factory. Mint. $279.
- Multi-Elmac PSR-612 power supply for PMR-7 and other Elmac radios. This
- is the mobile supply that works on 6 or 12 volts. BRAND NEW IN THE
- ORIGINAL BOX. Mint. $99.
- Gonset GSB-100 transmitter. 100 watt, 80-10 meter transmitter with AM, CW and
- SSB capability. Near-mint in every respect. No scratches, no wear--a
- real beauty. Works perfectly. Original manual. $239
- Abbott TR-4. In two years of combing the market, I have seen exactly one of
- these ever offered for sale. The Abbott radios were early VHF transcievers
- covering the old VHF bands: 5 meters and 2-1/4 meters. When the war broke
- out, they were picked up by the WERS--War Emergency Radio Service--as the
- civil defense radio of choice. I have two of these, one slightly different
- from the other. Both show some signs of wear and have not been tested. No
- manuals. As-is. $149 each.
- Military TCS transmitter. Slightly modified but nothing shows. As-is.
- Untested. No manual. $89
- Military FRR-21 VLF receiver. This is the shore-based version of the SRR-11.
- It looks and works like the SRR-11 radio too. Matches the FRR-22 and FRR-23
- sets which together cover the HF band. The left handle on this one is
- slightly bent, though hardly noticable. Neat rarity for the military
- enthusiast. $179
- Meissner 150B Transmitter. 1941-vintage, 150 watt, plate-modulated AM
- transmitter originally designed for broadcast AM radio station use but
- drafted by the Signal Corps for the duration. CW too. Covers 1500khz
- through 12mhz. Uses Meissner Signal Shifter VFO and plug-in coils. This
- one includes two Signal Shifters, one complete set of coils and a few
- extras and a manual photocopy. Formerly owned by the Chief Engineer of
- W1AW, the transmitter has been modified for improved audio. It has several
- unoriginal 3/8" holes in the 1/8" thick steel front panel. It measures
- 40"w x 18"h x 20"d and weighs just over 250 pounds. It is not modular
- and could only be shipped at great expense. Best offer over $900.
- Multi-Elmac Gear. Classic AM mobile and fixed station equipment from the
- 50's using a 6146 final to develop 30 watts output. This is all used and
- cosmetically good, but not excellent. Manuals included. No Mods. Was
- working when pulled from estate 9 months ago, but untested since. As-is.
- AF67 Transmitter: $129 (2 to sell)
- PMR6A Receiver: $99, another one w/cracked plastic dial: $89
- PSR6 DC Power Supply: $89
- M1070 AC/DC Power Supply (also works with AF68): $139
- E. F. Johnson Invader 2000. 1 KW output SSB and CW, 300 watts AM (balanced
- modulation--not plate modulated). A full gallon in style! When was the
- last time you saw one offered for sale? Excellent cosmetic and working
- condition with manual. $1,199
- ARRL Hints & Kinks, Volume 2, 1937. No Covers: $4
- ARRL Hints & Kinks, Volume 2, 1937. Very good with both covers: $18
- Hammarlund HQ-110 receiver. Electrically modified, but nothing shows. Paint
- is scruffy at the edges, but front panel is excellent and the radio looks
- good overall. Complete, unworking, as-is: $45
- ___
- X SLMR 2.1a X
-
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-
- Date: 24 Jan 1994 17:55:21 GMT
- From: noc.near.net!sunfish.hi.com!brainiac.hi.com!user@uunet.uu.net
- Subject: Where can I find copper-weld??
- To: ham-ant@ucsd.edu
-
- In article <CJy862.7KD@wri.com>, pea@wri.com (Bruce Pea) wrote:
- > I've checked with all the hardware stores and electrical supply
- > houses in my area and nobody has the stuff. Am I looking in the
- > wrong places???
-
- Ocean State Electronics
- P.O. Box 1458
- Westerly RI 02891
- (800)-866-6626 (orders)
- (401)-596-3080
- (401)-596-3590 (FAX)
-
- Universal Radio
- 6830 Americana Pkwy
- Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
- 1-800-431-3939 (orders)
- 1-614-866-4267 (info)
-
- Steve Byan internet: steve@hicomb.hi.com
- Hitachi Computer Products (America), Inc.
- 1601 Trapelo Road phone: (617) 890-0444
- Waltham, MA 02154 FAX: (617) 890-4998
-
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