KD7DO
- John (sk)
BENSON, AZ
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A
nice, compact arrangement was used for both amateur-radio and
computer operations at KD7DO. Nevertheless, a
robust complement of AM transmitters were accomodated -- the
Harvey-Wells TBS-50 at left and the newly restored ART-13 below the
desk. |
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John was first licenced in the very early fifties as K6GCZ. His first rig was a home-brew forty-meter cw transmitter, using a 6AG7 crystal oscillator, which drove a 6L6G final into a long wire antenna. His receiver was a WWII surplus BC-348Q. After getting his General Class ticket, he then upgraded to a converted BC-375 transmitter, which operated on the 75 meter AM phone band. While serving in the armed forces, John had the opportunity to maintain some of the highest-powered transmitters operating in the European theater at that time. This experience was pivotal in setting his lifetime goals and ambitions. Upon leaving the service, John was semi-active in Amateur Radio over the years. He raised a large family, furthered his education and pursued a career in the aerospace industry. With retirement he renewed his interest in the hobby from his home in Benson, Arizona until his passing on January 30, 2012 at age 73. |
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The Nash
Metro restoration is now complete -- with stunning results. (Click here for larger photo ~130K) For John's comments on restoring the Nash Metro (including the radio) CLICK HERE |
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