NB9M Shack Construction, 2008

The Radio Shack 0 Comments 08/04/2017 (This is a Level 1 Resource)

160M - 440MHz

Posted By: Uncle Brad (UncleBrad)

The hamshack is the result of a lot of thought. Featuring four 120V circuits on 200A service, as well as a 240V circuit for the amps, the idea was to have at hand dedicated equipment per band. About 12 'X 18', carefull planning allows for sufficient room to both work and play.

The shack is air conditioned and heated, with numerous switched antenna options for HF/VHF and UHF. Primary antennas are a 160M full-wave loop and an antique Wilson System One tribander (an excellent trapped antenna, if you can find one). There are also two slopers, a 10M/CB vertical up 30' and both directional yagis and omnidirectional vertical options for above 30Mhz.

The Solarcon 10M/11M vertical being mounted above the Wilson System One

Built off the 24x24 garage, 2008

Another shot from outside, 2008

Nearing completion, 2008

Closet construction. Closet hosts power supplies and switching as well as storage

Closet wiring closeup.

Unfinished inside, facing west

Drywalling, facing west

Shack opening, 2008

Authentic Russian submarine clock

Before shelf installation. Note the 120VAC feeds for each shelf.

Station entrance, 2017

Super Hoosier Dynaloop, facing east

2018 Cave City Hamfest

Cave City, Kentucky, 3/3/2018
Category: Activities

Barry, AC9NK and I attendended the 2018 Cave City hamfest, which was awesome this year. The facility was packed, with lots of vendors. We enjoyed the company of my friend Tom, N4LID for dinner the night before. Tom, who is blind, had not been able to get to the hamfest for many years. You will find more pictures at the Kentucky Phone Net site. A big thanks to Rod, N4ZIF, fo... READ MORE

- Uncle Brad (UncleBrad), 03/04/2018

Remembering the Electra Company

Cumberland Indiana
Category: OTR

For over nearly five years, spanning 1978 - 1983 I worked as an Electronics Technician and the original Bearcat manufacturing and service facility in Cumberland, Indiana. Electra was one of the best places I've ever worked, and were among the many innovative consumer electronics companies which sprang up in and around Indianapolis. Al Lovell, a former employee of Regency (also in I... READ MORE

- Uncle Brad (UncleBrad), 02/22/2018

Heath Tube-Type LMO Repair (PDF)

Glen E. Zook, K9STH
Category: Care & Restoration

The tube-type Linear Master Oscillators (“LMO”) used in the Heathkit SB-Line equipment is a very stable and accurate means of controlling the frequency in the equipment. Unfortunately, as the units age, many LMOs develop a “warble” when tuning. This “warble” usually stops when the frequency control knob is not rotated. However, accurately “zero-beating&rdq... READ MORE

- Uncle Brad (UncleBrad), 02/08/2018

NB9M Studio C Installed

A creative solution to managing big boxes in limited space.
Category: The Radio Shack

(Shown: 1/7/2018 checkin with the DX-60 Net on 3880, using the DX-60/HG-10B/HO-10 and the RME-6900)Using furniture-grade 5/8" plywood, simple tools and cold garage during Christmas vacation, I constructed Studio C, which occupies the south wall of the shack. Exploiting a sturdy, existing cabinet with drawers that I've had since I was a kid, I devised a scheme to reliably handle the ... READ MORE

- Uncle Brad (UncleBrad), 01/07/2018

Remembering Fielden Farrington

CBS announcer, writer, author and announcer
Category: OTR

Remembering Fielden FarringtonAuthor, announcer and long-time CBS writer Fielden Ward Farrington was born July 4, 1909 in Clinton, Indiana. He was my great-uncle; the younger brother of my grandmother, Thelma (Farrington) Stone. Two weeks prior to his birth, his older brother Leo passed away with scarlet fever. His father Harry, a talented carpenter, built the house in which... READ MORE

- Uncle Brad (UncleBrad), 12/16/2017

Super Hoosier DynaLoop

Construction and Description of a 160M loop antenna
Category: The Radio Shack

The Super Hoosier DynaLoop consists of four 35ft (average) utility poles buried an average of 5ft, 125ft LMR-400 from R&L Electronics, a 5KW-rated 4-1 balun, rope and marine-grade hardware (mostly from EBay) and a 20ft length of 300ohm ladder line.. The closest pole is nearly 100ft away from the shack. The poles are 140ft apart. The antenna is far away from any powe... READ MORE

- Uncle Brad (UncleBrad), 11/25/2017

Gonset GSB-100 and 101 Linear Amplifier

Thanks to Jerry, W9JMK
Category: The Radio Shack

I picked these up at the 2107 Sturgis, MI AM Swapmeet, amidst a pack curious OMs. What a find! Jerry replaced the original transformer in the linear power supply with a new AL-811H transformer. The cosmetic condition of these relatively hard-to-find Gonsets is astonishing. There is one front panel scuff on the GSB-101, and a few inperfections in the cases (original pai... READ MORE

- Uncle Brad (UncleBrad), 07/30/2017

W9DYV Jonesborough, TN 2017 Event

Pictures of forums, swapmeet and other activities
Category: Activities

Here are some pictures from the 5th annual event at the estate of W9DYV, Wes Schum. This is truly becoming THE place to be for serious vintage communications enthusiasts. Thanks to Nick Tusa, K5EF and all the others involved in the forums and hands-on workshops.for their participation, and also to John and Diane Voght, our hosts in the beautiful Storybrook Farm Bed & Breakfast. &nb... READ MORE

- Uncle Brad (UncleBrad), 07/30/2017

Cleaning & Maintaining Collectible Radios

Improve and stabilize your collectible without a lot of work!
Category: Care & Restoration

Cleaning & Maintaining Collectible RadiosIf you have found a treasure in reasonably good cosmetic condition, there is process to improve and stabilize it without a lot of work.Before you begin, ensure you have the best panels and other parts for your radios. I use the best covers, knobs, meters and other components from donor rigs all the time. The fundamentals are the same as detai... READ MORE

- Uncle Brad (UncleBrad), 07/04/2017