tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590176649168185428.post9188985572321516533..comments2024-03-29T07:34:28.586-04:00Comments on SolderSmoke Daily News: SolderSmokeStatusBill Mearahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07662500663603350847noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590176649168185428.post-42224683075722480002010-10-06T19:37:32.267-04:002010-10-06T19:37:32.267-04:00Great idea Brad. I second that. I've even go...Great idea Brad. I second that. I've even got an old laptop I could just drive up to N. Va and GIVE to the man, if needed!Bert WF7Inoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590176649168185428.post-49963064158486678492010-10-06T18:11:36.125-04:002010-10-06T18:11:36.125-04:00PayPal idea de WA5PSA (your first listener feed ba...PayPal idea de WA5PSA (your first listener feed back, as I was jogging through the streets of Tulsa, OK).Bradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07742294754524104305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590176649168185428.post-16386497291948098022010-10-06T18:08:31.775-04:002010-10-06T18:08:31.775-04:00Bill:
As much as you have helped us all with your...Bill:<br /><br />As much as you have helped us all with your computer, I think the Soldersmoke Community could start making donations to help you buy a new/used box. Good grief, I'm finding decent 2.8GHZ boxes running XP Pro on Craig's list for $100.<br /><br />I say just tell folks you need a new computer to make your shows with and point them to a PayPal button. I think you'll get plenty of QRO cash - and well deserved.Bradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07742294754524104305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590176649168185428.post-77792816846113896152010-10-06T11:30:36.796-04:002010-10-06T11:30:36.796-04:00Bill: I'm making due with the old shows, it...Bill: I'm making due with the old shows, it's amazing what you pick up the second time around!<br /><br />Good luck, we'll all be here when you get back on with the excellent podcast.<br /><br />73 de W2DAB - David / NYCDave / W2DABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08975425773616716342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590176649168185428.post-11946134090017173532010-10-04T10:56:09.951-04:002010-10-04T10:56:09.951-04:00Don't do it... Windows leads to the dark side....Don't do it... Windows leads to the dark side...<br /><br />j/k... mostlyLeif - KC8RWRhttp://unforgettability.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590176649168185428.post-43360785008514741462010-09-30T23:19:51.114-04:002010-09-30T23:19:51.114-04:00I have an extra copy of WinXP sitting here your we...I have an extra copy of WinXP sitting here your welcome to have. Ping me directly, ku7m at the arrl.org place.<br /><br />73,<br />KennyKennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507983325460017269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590176649168185428.post-82718522855018007392010-09-29T10:34:42.780-04:002010-09-29T10:34:42.780-04:00Speaking of Spice on Linux have you ever looked at...Speaking of Spice on Linux have you ever looked at the gEDA suite? Personally I think the learning curve is way steeper than it should be but I hope to learn it anyway some day.Leif - KC8RWRhttp://unforgettability.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590176649168185428.post-65932418848329876542010-09-28T08:38:56.813-04:002010-09-28T08:38:56.813-04:00I don't have any spare Windows copies, but I&#...I don't have any spare Windows copies, but I'd be happy to help with anything regarding Linux.<br /><br />Glad to hear that you are settling in!<br /><br />73,<br />Nick, KB1SNGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590176649168185428.post-8624228286805277882010-09-28T07:03:17.428-04:002010-09-28T07:03:17.428-04:00Bill -
Look for an industrial transformer from a...Bill - <br />Look for an industrial transformer from a junked out CNC lathe or mill. They are often 480VAC primary With Center Tap (!) to 120VAC. They are used to run 120VAC relays and coils on hydraulic valves. Just connect the secondary to 120VAC. You will be using what was the secondary winding now as the primary winding - it is spaced a little further from the transformer core, so the output voltage taken from across one side of the 480VAC winding will be closer to 220VAC than the expected 240VAC. These transformers come in all sizes - from a couple of hundred VA up to several KVA. They are usually pretty inexpensive - sometime free because at first glance people can't figure what they would do with a transformer with a 480 Volt primary! These transformers are industrial rated (CCS - Continuous Commercial Service) and I've used them "backwards" and haven't ever found them to overheat. Because the 480V winding is commonly center tapped, you should be able to find one to run just about anything you need at 220V from the 120V household circuit. Best wishes - anxiously awaiting your next podcast. Bruce - KK0SUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10052804073186769605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590176649168185428.post-43870742014503846682010-09-27T19:08:27.530-04:002010-09-27T19:08:27.530-04:00Bill, you'll do fine with Linux. Audacity for ...Bill, you'll do fine with Linux. Audacity for audio production works great. For Windows only programs like LTSpice, the Wine libraries let you run them under Linux easily.<br /><br />Welcome home.W6CSNnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590176649168185428.post-40574036456395018962010-09-27T14:35:36.192-04:002010-09-27T14:35:36.192-04:00Here was the Google ad that came up when I read th...Here was the Google ad that came up when I read this entry... http://www.110220volts.com Maybe they will have something good for you.KC8RWR - Leifhttp://unforgettability.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590176649168185428.post-59739914828524185342010-09-27T08:16:12.713-04:002010-09-27T08:16:12.713-04:00No worries Bill. The podcast can wait a bit longe...No worries Bill. The podcast can wait a bit longer as you settle in. We've got over 100 past episodes to listen to if the nicotine gum/patches don't help!<br /><br />It must be exciting to see all the old gear again. I experience those moments occasionally when I venture into an old storage box.<br /><br />Hopefully your stay in Virginia will be longer than just 2 years (?). Frequent moving is sure a drag.<br /><br />Vy 73,<br />Bert WF7IBert WF7Inoreply@blogger.com