[HATS] FW: The Channel-57 Modulator Hunt

[MacAllister, Andrew [EPM/HOU]]

Hi Charlie,

Keep Looking!

If you see some that look like they "MIGHT" work, forward the auction #/info
to the group for study.
Yes, it would be great to have a NEW CH-57 modulator, but let's see if we
can identify a number of
options.

Thanks!

Andy W5ACM

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Keng, Charles [SMTP:Charles.Keng@CrossCountryEnergy.com]
> Sent:	Tuesday, April 20, 2004 8:49 AM
> To:	MacAllister, Andrew [EPM/HOU]
> Subject:	RE: [HATS] April HATS Meeting Report
> 
> Andy,
> 
> I have looked on E-Bay for the CH-57 Modulator and did not find anything
> so for.
> Also did a web search and found I bunch of a different type, but am not
> sure just
> what would be the best.  I did find some new items that might be used.
Would it be better to just spend the money and by a new unit and quit
rebuilding old units?

> Charlie 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: MacAllister, Andrew [EPM/HOU]
> [mailto:Andrew.MacAllister@EmersonProcess.com]
> Sent: Monday, April 19, 2004 10:58 PM
> To: 'hats@stevens.com'
> Subject: [HATS] April HATS Meeting Report
> 
> 
> HATS Members,
> 
> Per our schedule of meeting on the second Wednesday of each month, HATS
> had
> its April meeting on April 14th - 7 PM - at the Square D offices on Clay
> Road near Beltway 8.
> 
> HATS President Don Pappas, WB2GWV, reported on the state of our bank
> account, and it shows just over $1000.  Four members paid their 2004 dues
> at
> the meeting.  If you would like to pay yours via mail, please send a check
> for $25.00, made out to The Houston Amateur Television Society, to: 4734
> Shetland Lane, Houston, TX 77027-6210.  Don WB2GWV is also prepared to
> accept 2004 membership dues sent to:  Don Pappas, 10615 Eagle Glen Dr.,
> Houston, TX 77041.
> 
> The repeater is still off the air, even though there have been several
> trips
> to the site.  Apparently ALL THREE of our modulators are suspect.  The
> search is on for a "like new" modulator capable of continuous operation on
> cable-channel 57.  A few marginal units have appeared on eBay, but ANY
> leads
> would be appreciated!
> 
> Andy W5ACM has repaired the aural transmitter received from Fred N5JXO,
> and
> Ed N5EM is working on a new unit.  All of the antennas are in place and
> the
> cables have been tested.  With the exception of the modulator, and
> on-the-air tests, we are ready to go!
> 
> In addition to the business side of the meeting, and the report on the
> repeater status from two of those that have been working at the site, we
> had
> a video presentation by Don about an interesting, and rather amazing WFOV
> (Wide Field Of View) scanning camera, built by Lockheed Martin for
> near-future deployment in USPS sites using ultra-high-speed optical
> scanners.  This was a "different" kind of presentation for HATS.  You just
> never know WHAT will happen!  Don't miss the May meeting (May 12, 2004).
> Tony N5RPQ will keep us up-to-date concerning meeting site availability.
> 
> P5 Pix de Andy W5ACM
> 
> Eyes Open For A Good CH-57 Modulator!!!
> 
> 


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