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1. 01:06 AM - I'd be very glad if you could link me to somebody who sells balloon tires (Rex & Jan Shaw)
2. 02:27 AM - SV: [Off-topic] FM vs. AM (Michel Verheughe)
3. 01:59 PM - Off Topic (Ted Palamarek)
4. 02:19 PM - Re: Off Topic (Ron)
5. 03:05 PM - AM-FM and why? (Clint Bazzill)
6. 03:29 PM - Re: Off Topic (Scott McClintock)
7. 03:49 PM - Re: Off Topic (RICHARD HUTSON)
8. 05:15 PM - Re: Off Topic (AlbertaIV@aol.com)
9. 05:31 PM - Re: Off Topic (Scott McClintock)
10. 05:48 PM - We're now trying to find a source for the rubber (Rex & Jan Shaw)
11. 06:00 PM - Re: Off Topic (RICHARD HUTSON)
12. 07:00 PM - Attachments??? (Randy Daughenbaugh)
13. 08:41 PM - Re: Kitfox-List Digest: 35 Msgs - 08/25/04 ( heng shin tires) (Stu Bryant)
14. 08:48 PM - Re: [Off-topic] FM vs. AM (jimshumaker)
15. 08:56 PM - Re: [Off-topic] FM vs. AM (jimshumaker)
16. 08:57 PM - Re: AM-FM and why? (jimshumaker)
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| Subject: | I'd be very glad if you could link me to somebody who sells |
balloon tires
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Rex & Jan Shaw" <rexjan@bigpond.com>
I imagine it is the old buffed down 20 x 7 x 8 ATV tires you can't find. I'd
gladly give you some but I'm in Australia. I changed them because they only
have to look at grass and they get a leak due to prickles. They are only 2
ply.
Now I have put on lawnmower tyres that are 18 x 6.5 x 8. They are 4 ply and
have a very mild tread. You can also readilly get tubes for them. Much much
better. Also they only cost $63AU each
Rex.
rexjan@bigpond.com
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| Subject: | [Off-topic] FM vs. AM |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
> From: jimshumaker [jimshumaker@sbcglobal.net]
> Even our long distant transmissions are limited. About the greatest
> distance we use is 50 to 100 miles for flight following, IFR or weather. I
> suspect that is not very far in a long distance boat trip.
At sea, it is mostly the height of the antenna that gives the range, Jim. On the
top of my mast, I have maybe a range of 40 NM although, in good conditions (high
pressure) I have received signals over 150 NM. Mind you, coastal stations
send with more power than the vessels. If I can hear them it doesn't mean they
can hear me.
I am still not too sure about the difference between maritime and aviation needs
for VHF communication. In both cases, the closest station should cover the furthest,
which it does, both in FM and AM.
I have one good argument for aviation AM, though. When we fly here, in uncontrolled
area, we are asked to transmit blind our position and altitude on 123.50,
which is our Norwegian Aero Club frequency for GA. When I monitor that frequency,
I know that a weak signal that I can barely hear is a plane far away. A strong
signal, on the other hand, means that the plane is close and that I better
look out for it. That is not possible with FM that will either, give a good
signal, or nothing.
Are we getting anywhere here?
Cheers,
Michel
do not archive
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Ted Palamarek" <temco@telusplanet.net>
Haven't seen anything all day ---- hymmm is the list dead???
DO NOT ARCHIVE
Ted
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Ron" <rliebmann@comcast.net>
No way..........can't fly today; bad WX, so I'm cleaning my garage....yuck.
Ron
DO NOT ARCHIVE
" <temco@telusplanet.net>
>
> Haven't seen anything all day ---- hymmm is the list dead???
>
> DO NOT ARCHIVE
>
> Ted
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Clint Bazzill" <clint_bazzill@hotmail.com>
This may have been addressed but,
When the FAA decided to use AM it was for good reason. The way that FM is demodulated
it will lock on to the strongest signal and any other signal will not be
heard. It is important that all stations be heard and the interference is to
let you know you are not alone.
Clint
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Scott McClintock <scott_mcclintock@dot.state.ak.us>
And then.....Some of us must actually work.
Scott in Nome
DO NOT ARCHIVE
Ron wrote:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Ron" <rliebmann@comcast.net>
>
> No way..........can't fly today; bad WX, so I'm cleaning my garage....yuck.
>
> Ron
>
> DO NOT ARCHIVE
>
> " <temco@telusplanet.net>
> >
> > Haven't seen anything all day ---- hymmm is the list dead???
> >
> > DO NOT ARCHIVE
> >
> > Ted
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "RICHARD HUTSON" <rhutson@midsouth.rr.com>
Well said Scott!!!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott McClintock" <scott_mcclintock@dot.state.ak.us>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Off Topic
> And then.....Some of us must actually work.
> Scott in Nome
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: AlbertaIV@aol.com
In a message dated 8/26/04 3:50:10 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
rhutson@midsouth.rr.com writes:
>
> > And then.....Some of us must actually work.
> > Scott in Nome
> >
>
>
How do you spell that?
Retired at 58
Don Smythe
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Scott McClintock <scott_mcclintock@dot.state.ak.us>
Don,
I've "retired" two times already. Judging by your comment, I still have 9
years yet to go. :- )
Scott in Nome
DO NOT ARCHIVE
AlbertaIV@aol.com wrote:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: AlbertaIV@aol.com
>
> In a message dated 8/26/04 3:50:10 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
> rhutson@midsouth.rr.com writes:
>
> >
> > > And then.....Some of us must actually work.
> > > Scott in Nome
> > >
> >
> >
>
> How do you spell that?
>
> Retired at 58
> Don Smythe
> DO NOT ARCHIVE
>
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| Subject: | We're now trying to find a source for the rubber |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Rex & Jan Shaw" <rexjan@bigpond.com>
Try www.air-techinc.com go to engine stuff then sparkplugs then sparkplug
wire and caps. I think the NGK caps and rubbers are only about $2.50 for non
resistor type and $4.50 for resistor type.
Rex.
rexjan@bigpond.com
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "RICHARD HUTSON" <rhutson@midsouth.rr.com>
HONEY DO THIS!!! FOR RETIRED FOLKS
> > And then.....Some of us must actually work.
> > Scott in Nome
> How do you spell that?
>
> Retired at 58
> Don Smythe
> DO NOT ARCHIVE
>
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Randy Daughenbaugh" <rjdaugh@rapidnet.com>
I thought we were not supposed to get attachments. The last 8 emails from
the list have had attachments. I think they are just the prior messages,
but,,,,,
Is it just me?
Randy
.
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| Subject: | RE: Kitfox-List Digest: 35 Msgs - 08/25/04 ( heng shin tires) |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Stu Bryant" <s.j.bryant@sbcglobal.net>
Might try looking for CHENG Shin tires. They are still around.
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| Subject: | Re: [Off-topic] FM vs. AM |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jimshumaker" <jimshumaker@sbcglobal.net>
I don't understand why we havn't changed to metric so that wud hav baffled
me.
Jim Shumaker
----- Original Message -----
From: "kurt schrader" <smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: [Off-topic] FM vs. AM
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader
<smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
>
> Jim,
>
> Most excellent answer. Much better than the argument
> of why we still haven't converted to the metric system
> I was thinking of. :-)
>
> Kurt S.
> Do not archive.
>
> --- jimshumaker <jimshumaker@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> > Michel
> >
> > Lowell is right about infrastructure, to a degree.
> >
> > On the AM radio thing, ........
> >
> > In the US, many small airports use the same
> > frequency. I can hear planes calling for two or
> > three different airports at a time. The airports
> > are usually 20 to 50 miles apart. When I call in
> > to the little airport I know I will be heard.....
> >
> > Also, when two transmissions occur together on AM
> > there is a distinct squeal.....
> > On FM that squeal does not exist.......
> > with no audible indication that an interference has
> > occurred......... With FM there is no indication
> that
> > there are two radios interfering with each other.
> >
> > Jim Shumaker
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: [Off-topic] FM vs. AM |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jimshumaker" <jimshumaker@sbcglobal.net>
Michel
Yes, as you say Michel, the higher the antenna the greater the range and
therefore the greater the interference distance. With an airplane you are
almost always much higher than 40 feet, at least if power lines are in the
area. With FM you may not override another signal even though they are much
further away. and worse you would not know that there were two planes
talking at once.
See Clint's response he sums it up succinctly.
Jim Shumaker
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michel Verheughe" <michel@online.no>
Subject: SV: Kitfox-List: [Off-topic] FM vs. AM
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
>
> > From: jimshumaker [jimshumaker@sbcglobal.net]
> > Even our long distant transmissions are limited. About the greatest
> > distance we use is 50 to 100 miles for flight following, IFR or weather.
I
> > suspect that is not very far in a long distance boat trip.
>
> At sea, it is mostly the height of the antenna that gives the range, Jim.
On the top of my mast, I have maybe a range of 40 NM although, in good
conditions (high pressure) I have received signals over 150 NM. Mind you,
coastal stations send with more power than the vessels. If I can hear them
it doesn't mean they can hear me.
>
> I am still not too sure about the difference between maritime and aviation
needs for VHF communication. In both cases, the closest station should cover
the furthest, which it does, both in FM and AM.
> I have one good argument for aviation AM, though. When we fly here, in
uncontrolled area, we are asked to transmit blind our position and altitude
on 123.50, which is our Norwegian Aero Club frequency for GA. When I monitor
that frequency, I know that a weak signal that I can barely hear is a plane
far away. A strong signal, on the other hand, means that the plane is close
and that I better look out for it. That is not possible with FM that will
either, give a good signal, or nothing.
>
> Are we getting anywhere here?
>
> Cheers,
> Michel
>
> do not archive
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: AM-FM and why? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jimshumaker" <jimshumaker@sbcglobal.net>
Well said Clint.
Jim Shumaker
----- Original Message -----
From: "Clint Bazzill" <clint_bazzill@hotmail.com>
Subject: Kitfox-List: AM-FM and why?
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Clint Bazzill"
<clint_bazzill@hotmail.com>
>
> This may have been addressed but,
>
> When the FAA decided to use AM it was for good reason. The way that FM is
demodulated it will lock on to the strongest signal and any other signal
will not be heard. It is important that all stations be heard and the
interference is to let you know you are not alone.
>
> Clint
>
>
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