From the Newsletter history archives... Vintage Equipment From the March '87 Newsletter (entitled "Ham Radio News & Views"), it was noted that big changes were afoot for the Novice & Technician licensees. The FCC action (R&O in Docket 86-161, Novice Enhancement) became effective March 21, 1987. One of the most striking features of the new rulemaking was adding phone priviledges on certain bands along with new priviledges of digital modes, FM modes, etc. This was a sweeping change in the rules for Novices, as never before has a Novice been able to enjoy these modes (since its inception of the Novice Class back in the early 50's)! Specifically, the new rulemaking granted operation by Novices in the 28.1 thru 28.5 Mhz region using digital modes from 28.1 to 28.3 and CW and Voice modes from 28.3 to 28.5 with a maximum of 200 watts output. In the same R&O, Novices could use 25 watts in the 222.10 thru 223.91 Mhz band, with all authorized emissions. [more coverage on this subject next month. -Ed]
(Each month, a brief spotlight will appear here on equipment you may have seen at hamfest swap tables. This month the spotlight is on the Globe Scout 65-A Transmitter ). My, this one sure brings back memories! I had one of these when I first "landed" in South Carolina (1957) to begin my Air Force career at Donaldson AFB (Greenville, SC). I brought this little rig, along with a Hallicrafters S-20R receiver...and that pair is what put me on the air for the first couple years at my duty station. While the CW portion of the transmitter did well, pelting out a pretty clean 60-watt signal on CW, the AM Phone side left a bit to be desired! I never did get used to the idea of the microphone practically biting off my lip due to the inability to ever properly shield the RF output (to put the RF energy into the antenna instead of my lip!). The Globe Scout was manufactured and distributed by World Radio Laboratories of Council Bluffs, Iowa back in the early 50's. Other models sold by this firm were the Globe Champion (300 watt), and the Globe King (500 watt). These transmitters were CW & AM phone (SSB mode was still on the horizon) and they sold for about a "buck per watt"...including the Scout model. Occasionally, one of these Scouts will surface at hamfests. If you desire one, don't settle for anything less than one in excellent condition...at about fifty bucks. They make good conversation pieces!

Pg 3 For the last couple of years, each month, one of our club officers and/or regular LARC members were profiled in this section. LAST MONTH CONCLUDED THE MEMBERSHIP PROFILE SERIES. UNTIL SUCH TIME NEW MEMBERS BECOME AFFILIATED WITH THE CLUB, THIS SPACE WILL, IN THE FUTURE, EXPLORE A DIFFERENT AREA OF INTEREST. It is hoped that you have enjoyed learning a bit more about your fellow club members in the now-concluded member profile series. Globe Scout 65-A Home Previous Next

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