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Post by Druid Hills Radio on Feb 8, 2017 20:45:32 GMT
Dave C said: "I actually have a great deal more respect for Richard Fry (as one instance of this so-called Hobby Agent that is being talked about). He, at least, is not reticent about defending his assertions. He tends to go overboard at times, carrying things too far and for too long, but he also doesn't run away. However, as End80 states, his motives have to be questioned, as he has admitted that he doesn't do Part 15 Broadcasting.I guess you just have to choose your poison."DHR: I agree with your comments about Rich. I actually like him. When I refer to him as our Resident Hobby Agent it's tongue in cheek. That's why I include it in my sig on Part15.us. Now back to Hobby-Lobby, I just visited the site via a secret IP address and looked at the transmitter reviews. It is very apparent that Bill W. has a problem with Sstran. The evaluation was biased even to the point of trashing the use of SMT parts and the inductor as not being user serviceable in the event of a failure. He has no problem with SMT parts on the Procaster or the similar inductor on the Rangemaster. He went into detail to imply the RF output section was Class C. Crazy stuff. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2017 21:33:41 GMT
Yeah, that document was a lesson on how NOT to do an objective review.
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Post by End80 on Feb 8, 2017 22:02:18 GMT
He does have a tendency to take things too personally and then hold tight rather than letting things go, which does no one, including himself, any good. But you know, we all have flaws. But we all have positives too. And as for R Fry, I often regret when I find myself demonizing him, I don't dislike him, I do respect him though my expression sometimes indicate otherwise. It's ridiculous that I apparently still harbor a resent for something that occurred a decade ago.. I guess it's due to that fact that it all happened almost immediately after I had gone through months and months of spending every spare dollar I could muster to squeeze buying a rangemaster, numerous pieces of processing equipment, selling some of my prized 16mm films for additional funding, constant correspondences and interaction on the forums gaining knowledge of the hobby, and no sooner did my first install begin to flesh out... and bam! The hammers started coming down because this guy just wouldn't ease up -- he was everywhere constantly, he might get banned there, but he'd just pop up over there, banned there, Pop up somewhere else, couldn't post somewhere else, he'd somehow get contact info and email you directly.. just wouldn't stop.. All the excitement that drove me to establishing my first station got quickly squashed by the time I drove my first ground rod in, and at the time, it really broke my heart.
I'm over it now, but every once in a while I realize it still stings me a bit.
Funny, I get the some feeling sometimes about long past relationships.. I thought only a woman could make you feel that sting!
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Post by End80 on Feb 8, 2017 22:15:58 GMT
Now back to Hobby-Lobby, I just visited the site via a secret IP address and looked at the transmitter reviews. It is very apparent that Bill W. has a problem with Sstran. The evaluation was biased even to the point of trashing the use of SMT parts and the inductor as not being user serviceable in the event of a failure. He has no problem with SMT parts on the Procaster or the similar inductor on the Rangemaster. He went into detail to imply the RF output section was Class C. Crazy stuff. Funny you should say that, I just now finished reading through 7 pages and over 200 post, plus a few links extending from that at part15.us about the transmitter challenge results.. I need a nap now. Do your realize that thread went on for three months before it finally got locked down?.. www.part15.us/forum/part15-forums/am-transmitter-challenge-resultsI was going to say something but got sidetracked responding to another comment. Now I just to tired. |
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Post by thelegacy on Feb 8, 2017 23:27:17 GMT
I have an issue with some "hobby agents" playing Radio police and marching on other micro roadmasters in order to put a kibosh on reasonable range and being able to just exist as a hobbyist.
It is clear to me that some have a negative agenda rather for financial gain or to feel important.
Nevertheless if I suspect a Rat I BAN their IP address and be done with it.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2017 23:33:27 GMT
End80, I think that DHR was referring to the most recent AMT5000 review that was done over at HB.
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Post by End80 on Feb 9, 2017 1:26:36 GMT
I'm not seeing any new sstran reviews..?
-- never mind, I did see that, it just didn't register
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2017 2:59:17 GMT
I don't know exactly when it was done, but it was the separate AMT5000 review (completed after the AM transmitter shootout). I'm also not sure what the purpose of it was (other than a hatchet job), as I don't believe that any further testing on the transmitter was done (if it was, it wasn't obvious from the write up). It certainly didn't answer the multitude of questions that arose from the questionable results of the shootout.
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Post by thelegacy on Feb 9, 2017 7:02:44 GMT
You do realize you can "hide boards" in in the "Hidden section" their may be other reviews. Not saying it is the case however if his board uses a similar brand of software that both The ALPB and The Initiative uses I can tell you that you can make groups instead of locking the section with a password. However it takes much more effort on the moderators/webmaster's part.
Its much easier to use a password and simply distribute the password to the folks you feel can be trusted.
I'm sure great care will be taken not to allow anyone outside of the circle to have that password. I'm sure someone on our end could have the same transmitter shootout to see which is better.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2017 15:13:03 GMT
For what it was, the AM Transmitter Shootout was a fine piece of work. The AMT5000 should NOT have been included, as obviously not enough was known about it to objectively test it. It would also have been useful to include the actual field strength measurements, so that future tests, with, say, better grounds, could be used as an apples to apples comparison.
As for hiding sections in a *public* Forum, why bother? It only makes it seem as if you really do have something bad to hide, and encourages speculation in that regard.
Anyone should be able to read anything in a public Forum. Require registration (with vetting as appropriate) for posting, to discourage spamming and trolling. If you don't want others to see what you're doing, either make the Forum private, or e-mail. I'm at a loss as to why you'd go around publicly talking about a 'hidden' area in a Forum - it kind of defeats the purpose of it being hidden. Pretty simple, really.
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Post by Druid Hills Radio on Feb 9, 2017 15:24:02 GMT
For what it was, the AM Transmitter Shootout was a fine piece of work. The AMT5000 should NOT have been included, as obviously not enough was known about it to objectively test it. It would also have been useful to include the actual field strength measurements, so that future tests, with, say, better grounds, could be used as an apples to apples comparison. From RadioDiscussions: www.radiodiscussions.com/showthread.php?659462-The-AM-Transmitter-Challenge-has-arrived |
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Post by Druid Hills Radio on Feb 9, 2017 18:39:39 GMT
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Post by jimhenry2000 on Feb 10, 2017 5:51:35 GMT
Speaking of long ground leads, my AMT-5000 arrived with a long wire antenna and a ground lead. I haven't measured but it looks like they are of equal length, and each about 8-9 ft. long. This is truly a legend as told to me by several radio people over the past several years. Once upon a time the FCC was lax about counting long ground leads as part of the antenna length under 15.219. So the story goes. The tale continues. Aware that long ground leads would make Part 15 AM transmitters more appealing to the marketplace, manufacturers made "long ground leads" part of their instruction for safe installation. One radio engineer somewhere in the U.S. spotted the long ground lead as a possible source of "bonus" radiation and, remembering this is only an anecdote handed down from the past, this engineer turned "ground lead justice" into his own life mission, and began warning manufacturers they were in violation of FCC rules. The manufacturers were highly annoyed by this engineer's ongoing assault. What's more, this is what I was told, that self-deputized engineer began phoning, mailing and e-mailing the FCC complaining vigorously and persistently about the detected violation. Although feeling pestered by the constant complaints, FCC Inspectors responded with action. Crack-downs began, transmitter users were notified of violations, manufacturers were forced to edit their instructions removing the ground lead part. Transmitter sales hit the dumps. Today this fabled engineer rides his victory as if it were the invention of radio itself. This isn't me making this up, it's only based on stories. As we hear it, he holds top place as the "discoverer" of radiation from long ground leads. It is a subject that attracts him like a bear to a dead fish. Re-posted from part15(dot)us by permission of the author |
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