---------------------------------------------------------- AeroElectric-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 12/21/12: 11 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:42 AM - Re: Re: Fw: Iron-Constantan oil temp gauge (R. curtis) 2. 10:12 AM - Re: TV Antennas in parallel (Roger & Jean Curtis) 3. 11:15 AM - Re: TV Antennas in parallel (Harley) 4. 11:31 AM - Re: TV Antennas in parallel (jonlaury) 5. 12:05 PM - Re: TV Antennas in parallel (Roger & Jean Curtis) 6. 12:21 PM - Re: TV Antennas in parallel (Harley) 7. 12:37 PM - Re: TV Antennas in parallel (Charlie E) 8. 06:49 PM - Re: Fw: Iron-Constantan oil temp gauge (nuckollsr) 9. 06:51 PM - Re: Fw: Iron-Constantan oil temp gauge (nuckollsr) 10. 08:11 PM - Lucas Electrical Theory (Ralph Finch) 11. 09:53 PM - Re: Lucas Electrical Theory (John MacCallum) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:42:57 AM PST US From: "R. curtis" Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: Re: Fwd: Iron-Constantan oil temp gauge It's not surprising that the iron corroded. =C2 It got a hot/cold cycle on each engine run, and it was by no means sealed from the atmosphere. =C2 On every warming it drove out the air in the tube and on every cooldown it pulled in whatever was outside. =C2 It took 65 years, but it finally gave up the ghost. Dave Perhaps, since it lasted such a short time, you could get it replaced under warranty ;-) Roger Do not archive ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 10:12:56 AM PST US From: "Roger & Jean Curtis" Subject: RE: AeroElectric-List: TV Antennas in parallel I did the same thing that Joe did, but with only two antennas...I get 32 channels over the air (again, including the subchannels), here just south of Rochester NY, most from Rochester, but some of them from Buffalo. Harley How did you connect the 2 antennas together? Did you use an impedance match transformer at the antennas? A picture or a simple sketch would be interesting. Roger ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 11:15:23 AM PST US From: Harley Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: TV Antennas in parallel *How did you connect the 2 antennas together? * ----------------------------------------------------------------- www.amazon.com/CHANNEL-2512-Passing-Splitter-Combiner/dp/B00006JPEA/ref=pd_cp_e_0 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 11:31:21 AM PST US Subject: AeroElectric-List: Re: TV Antennas in parallel From: "jonlaury" user9253 wrote: > snip... I was surprised to receive even more stations than I had hoped for, a total of 34 counting the sub-channels, all with digital quality. > Joe Except for TV, nature abhors a vacuum. My condolences, Joe. [Laughing] Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=390794#390794 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 12:05:59 PM PST US From: "Roger & Jean Curtis" Subject: RE: AeroElectric-List: TV Antennas in parallel How did you connect the 2 antennas together? _____ www.amazon.com/CHANNEL-2512-Passing-Splitter-Combiner/dp/B00006JPEA/ref= pd_c p_e_0 OK, the above is one piece of the puzzle! I am assuming that you connected an impedance matching transformer to each of the antennas then went through the above combiner with the output into a 75 ohm cable to the TV. Roger ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 12:21:56 PM PST US From: Harley Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: TV Antennas in parallel Yeah...I didn't mention them because as far as I'm concerned they are part of the antenna themselves... as part of the construction. ----------------------------------------------------------------- On 12/21/2012 3:05 PM, Roger & Jean Curtis wrote: > > *How did you connect the 2 antennas together? * > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > > > www.amazon.com/CHANNEL-2512-Passing-Splitter-Combiner/dp/B00006JPEA/ref=pd_cp_e_0 > > > * * > * * > * * > *OK, the above is one piece of the puzzle! I am assuming that you connected an impedance matching* > *transformer to each of the antennas then went through the above combiner with the output* > *into a 75 ohm cable to the TV.* > * * > *Roger* ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 12:37:10 PM PST US From: Charlie E Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: TV Antennas in parallel On 12/21/2012 2:05 PM, Roger & Jean Curtis wrote: > > *How did you connect the 2 antennas together? * > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > www.amazon.com/CHANNEL-2512-Passing-Splitter-Combiner/dp/B00006JPEA/ref=pd_cp_e_0 > > > * * > * * > * >> http://www.google.com/search?q=tv+balun&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a* > *OK, the above is one piece of the puzzle! I am assuming that you connected an impedance matching* > *transformer to each of the antennas then went through the above combiner with the output* > *into a 75 ohm cable to the TV.* > * * > *Roger* > *TV balun for converting 300 ohm balanced (antenna) to 75 ohm unbalanced (coax): > http://www.google.com/search?q=tv+balun&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a A regular 75 ohm splitter can be turned around & used as a combiner for a lot less money than the one shown with the DC pass-through (assuming you don't need the pass-through): > http://www.google.com/search?q=4+way+splitter&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a The only need for a DC pass-through is if you're using some type of remotely powered RF amp. You can buy frequency selective filters that will reduce interference from 2 antennas seeing the same station, but as others have demonstrated, you often don't need them. Charlie * ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 06:49:23 PM PST US Subject: AeroElectric-List: Re: Fwd: Iron-Constantan oil temp gauge From: "nuckollsr" Send me the probe if you like. I can probably refurbish it. Bob . . . Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=390798#390798 ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 06:51:09 PM PST US Subject: AeroElectric-List: Re: Fwd: Iron-Constantan oil temp gauge From: "nuckollsr" Actually Dave, that thread looks like 1/4"NPT, give me the length below the threads and I can make a whole new probe. Bob. . . Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=390800#390800 ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 08:11:24 PM PST US From: Ralph Finch Subject: AeroElectric-List: Lucas Electrical Theory For your holiday laughs. ELECTRICAL THEORY BY JOSEPH LUCAS Positive ground depends on proper circuit functioning, which is the transmission of negative ions by retention of the visible spectral manifestation known as =93smoke=94. Smoke is the thing that makes electrica l circuits work. We know this to be true because every time one lets the smoke out of an electrical circuit, it stops working. This can be verified repeatedly through empirical testing. For example, if one places a copper bar across the terminals of a battery, prodigious quantities of smoke are liberated and the battery shortly ceases to function. In addition, if one observes smoke escaping from an electrical component such as a Lucas voltage regulator, it will also be observed that the component no longer functions. The logic is elementary and inescapable! The function of the wiring harness is to conduct the smoke from one device to another. When the wiring springs a leak and lets all the smoke out of the system, nothing works afterward. Starter motors were considered unsuitable for British motorcycles for some time largely because they consumed large quantities of smoke, requiring very unsightly large wires. It has been reported that Lucas electrical components are possibly more prone to electrical leakage than their Bosch, Japanese or American counterparts. Experts point out that this is because Lucas is British, and all things British leak. British engines leak oil, British shock absorbers, hydraulic forks and disk brake systems leak fluid, British tires leak air and British Intelligence leaks national defense secrets. Therefore, it follows that British electrical systems must leak smoke. Once again, the logic is clear and inescapable. In conclusion, the basic concept of transmission of electrical energy in the form of smoke provides a logical explanation of the mysteries of electrical components especially British units manufactured by Joseph Lucas, Ltd. And remember: =93A gentleman does not motor about after dark.=94 Joseph Lucas =93The Prince of Darkness=94 1842-1903 A few Lucas quips: The Lucas motto: =93Get home before dark.=94 Lucas is the patent holder for the short circuit. Lucas - Inventor of the first intermittent wiper. Lucas - Inventor of the self-dimming headlamp. The three-position Lucas switch--DIM, FLICKER and OFF. The other three switch settings--SMOKE, SMOLDER and IGNITE. The Original Anti-Theft Device - Lucas Electrics. If Lucas made guns, wars would not start Back in the =9170s, Lucas decided to diversify its product line and began manufacturing vacuum cleaners. It was the only product they offered which did not suck. Q: Why do the British drink warm beer? A: Because Lucas makes their refrigerators. This has been referred to as the smoke theory, when the smoke comes out it's finished, cooked or done for. ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 09:53:09 PM PST US From: John MacCallum Subject: RE: AeroElectric-List: Lucas Electrical Theory Yes these are the undeniable truths! Cheers John MacCallum VH-DUU RV 10 # 41016 From: owner-aeroelectric-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-aeroelectric-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Ralph Finch Sent: Saturday, 22 December 2012 3:10 PM Subject: AeroElectric-List: Lucas Electrical Theory For your holiday laughs. ELECTRICAL THEORY BY JOSEPH LUCAS Positive ground depends on proper circuit functioning, which is the transmission of negative ions by retention of the visible spectral manifestation known as "smoke". Smoke is the thing that makes electrical circuits work. We know this to be true because every time one lets the smoke out of an electrical circuit, it stops working. This can be verified repeatedly through empirical testing. For example, if one places a copper bar across the terminals of a battery, prodigious quantities of smoke are liberated and the battery shortly ceases to function. In addition, if one observes smoke escaping from an electrical component such as a Lucas voltage regulator, it will also be observed that the component no longer functions. The logic is elementary and inescapable! The function of the wiring harness is to conduct the smoke from one device to another. When the wiring springs a leak and lets all the smoke out of the system, nothing works afterward. Starter motors were considered unsuitable for British motorcycles for some time largely because they consumed large quantities of smoke, requiring very unsightly large wires. It has been reported that Lucas electrical components are possibly more prone to electrical leakage than their Bosch, Japanese or American counterparts. Experts point out that this is because Lucas is British, and all things British leak. British engines leak oil, British shock absorbers, hydraulic forks and disk brake systems leak fluid, British tires leak air and British Intelligence leaks national defense secrets. Therefore, it follows that British electrical systems must leak smoke. Once again, the logic is clear and inescapable. In conclusion, the basic concept of transmission of electrical energy in the form of smoke provides a logical explanation of the mysteries of electrical components especially British units manufactured by Joseph Lucas, Ltd. And remember: "A gentleman does not motor about after dark." Joseph Lucas "The Prince of Darkness" 1842-1903 A few Lucas quips: The Lucas motto: "Get home before dark." Lucas is the patent holder for the short circuit. Lucas - Inventor of the first intermittent wiper. Lucas - Inventor of the self-dimming headlamp. The three-position Lucas switch--DIM, FLICKER and OFF. The other three switch settings--SMOKE, SMOLDER and IGNITE. The Original Anti-Theft Device - Lucas Electrics. If Lucas made guns, wars would not start Back in the '70s, Lucas decided to diversify its product line and began manufacturing vacuum cleaners. It was the only product they offered which did not suck. Q: Why do the British drink warm beer? A: Because Lucas makes their refrigerators. This has been referred to as the smoke theory, when the smoke comes out it's finished, cooked or done for. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message aeroelectric-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/AeroElectric-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/aeroelectric-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/aeroelectric-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.