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Forum: Member Introductions 06-02-2009, 10:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,532
Posted By pixiehat
I had to search the forum to see if anybody had...

I had to search the forum to see if anybody had mentioned this marvelous brewer.. sure enough but only one .. I was given one for our new (74) Airstream for my birthday.. The Airstream is called...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 05-21-2009, 06:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,908
Posted By pixiehat
Could be my feeble old eye (only have one that...

Could be my feeble old eye (only have one that works ((sometimes))) but if this was taken from one side or the other it appears to be mounted sideways as well.. Andy, you should find out who did it...
Forum: On The Road... 05-15-2009, 10:24 AM
Replies: 2,887
Views: 702,354
Posted By pixiehat
I had such grand plans for a perfect "door shot"...

I had such grand plans for a perfect "door shot" from our first adventrure in our new (75) airstream.. Alas it was not to be. We had planned on a 4 day outing to the UFO festival in Mcminnville,...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 04-22-2009, 08:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,306
Posted By pixiehat
Flimsy Dinette

I know there are maybe a gazilliion threads about this.. I just didnt know the right secret word to find em. My 74 overlander international has arather flimzy dinnette. If I fold it out to its full...
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 04-21-2009, 03:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,523
Posted By pixiehat
You are absolutely correct.. Cold beer comes...

You are absolutely correct.. Cold beer comes fairly close to first on my list. Rather than yard the fridge out and "burp" it, I'm going to take the trailler for a ride tomorrow. see if that doesnt...
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 04-20-2009, 11:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,523
Posted By pixiehat
I went to the site.. great information.. On the...

I went to the site.. great information.. On the amps.. I am seriously considering both the 500 and the 600.. One fellow told me that there were problems with the 600.. but then.. every piece of...
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 04-19-2009, 11:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,523
Posted By pixiehat
Getting The Shack Closer to Complete

Well, I decided to dump the Henry. Just too much of a pain in the posterior. I may at a later date find a solid state 5 or 6 hundred watt rig that draws less currant. Got the rig on the air. The...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-14-2009, 09:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,988
Posted By pixiehat
Newbie??

talk about newbie.. I'm sitting here reading this post, hoping to learn something as I usually do and wondering what plugging in a television will do to the univolt.. Boy, do I have a ways to go.....
Forum: On The Road... 04-12-2009, 10:58 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,248
Posted By pixiehat
We have yet to make our first camping trip. ...

We have yet to make our first camping trip. However, I offer these pearls.. My wife insisted that we get a satelite antenna and two (count em, two) tvs for our 27 foot Airstream. It is my...
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 03-26-2009, 07:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,815
Posted By pixiehat
Pretty much decided on 6gua for the 220 line from...

Pretty much decided on 6gua for the 220 line from the house panel to the trailer. Will run a dedicated 110 v also from the house to the trailer for the othere ham gear. a 3rd line is already there...
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 03-25-2009, 09:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,815
Posted By pixiehat
Could have sworn I replied to a PM about6 this.. ...

Could have sworn I replied to a PM about6 this.. Anyhow, thanks for the Westmarine info.. I'll check that out for sure. As to the RF grounds.. I think I may have it covered. I have already planted...
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 03-25-2009, 07:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,815
Posted By pixiehat
220VAC Service

I am still working on my Airstream shack. I have a Henry 3KD that I plan on using when the AS is at the home port. The Henry draws 35 or so amps on 110v. Has anybody run a dedicated 220 or 110...
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 03-15-2009, 12:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,523
Posted By pixiehat
The fellow that makes the HI Q antenna gets a...

The fellow that makes the HI Q antenna gets a little snippy when you refer to his antenna as a "screwdriver" antenna. It is, and it isnt. The giant coil has a motorized "wiper" all of which is...
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 03-15-2009, 11:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,523
Posted By pixiehat
I had considered that. The trailer has a...

I had considered that. The trailer has a reciever mouonted on the bumper and I had a piece made that has a 5 foot rise. HI Q suplied a piece of bar stock with predrilled holes to bolt to the...
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 03-15-2009, 11:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,523
Posted By pixiehat
That's one of the problems with retirement. the...

That's one of the problems with retirement. the union officials dont pay much attention to youo onece you quit going to sea. May have to find another union. Or, I could find somebody who, taking...
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 03-14-2009, 10:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,523
Posted By pixiehat
That's a brew from Mcminamins in Oregon.. Great...

That's a brew from Mcminamins in Oregon.. Great beer.. it is, of course, gone to its maker, alas. Next group of pictures will have as a guest, on of my favorite Irish adult beverages. That's...
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 03-13-2009, 08:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,523
Posted By pixiehat
Radio Shack Stuff

Have the Airstream and now have all the pieces and parts. Was almost 70 here in Grants Pass, Or and I managed to get in and do some work. didnt really get much done.. The Hamerhead Ale was there...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-13-2009, 09:36 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,356
Posted By pixiehat
Actually, I think the fellow that suggested...

Actually, I think the fellow that suggested "listening" had the key to an easy, relaxing drive.. Whatever decision you make, if it's made as a couple, will contribute to the "easy, relaxing drive"
...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 International 03-09-2009, 11:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,110
Posted By pixiehat
Howdy, I'm not a seasoned airstreamer by any...

Howdy,
I'm not a seasoned airstreamer by any means. I picked up my new (74) 27 footer a month or so ago and have only towed it once. That was from the mountains of central Oregon down to Grants...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-08-2009, 07:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,118
Posted By pixiehat
I wonder if there is a market for rivets. Since...

I wonder if there is a market for rivets. Since I have 2 I guess I could aford to sell or trade one of em.. If I came up with the cash and invested it in the gold palting instead in Irish Whiskey...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-08-2009, 02:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,118
Posted By pixiehat
Right you are.. Just a bit south of there but I...

Right you are.. Just a bit south of there but I think I can get the cheeze at the local store.. You settled the question of "whats for lunch". Many thanks..

Lee
Forum: Member Introductions 03-08-2009, 01:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,118
Posted By pixiehat
Would the gold clash with the rest of the rig? ...

Would the gold clash with the rest of the rig? Notice that your rivitmaserness is not gold plated. I think I'll save the bux for Irish ambrosia. Just cracked a bottle from Tilamore which has a...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-08-2009, 12:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,118
Posted By pixiehat
Rivets???

I noticed that I have been promoted to "2 rivet" status.. Just what the heck is that? In order to get more rivets, do I need to sacrifice goats, chickens, or perhaps my first born?

Still...
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 02-28-2009, 03:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,919
Posted By pixiehat
I'm going to give it a shot next year. Just...

I'm going to give it a shot next year. Just retired from a career sailing as shipboard sparks. Putting my first shore side shack together now in my new (74) International. Have all the pieces and...
Forum: Rock Guards, Segment & Window Protectors 02-28-2009, 10:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,463
Posted By pixiehat
Boy am I dumb.. whats a segment protector..?

Boy am I dumb.. whats a segment protector..?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-25-2009, 03:06 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 46,658
Posted By pixiehat
Is that a real picture? or Photoshop.... pls tell...

Is that a real picture? or Photoshop.... pls tell me it's real..
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Lee
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 02-22-2009, 11:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,724
Posted By pixiehat
Pilot goes out

Howdy,
Just started tinkering with my "new" 74 International (27ft). We brought her home last month. she is supposed to be my ham radio station but will double as our RV. The furnace pilot lights...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 02-10-2009, 10:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,137
Posted By pixiehat
Newbie - interested in wbcci

Wonder if somebody in S.Oregon could drop me a line and tell me a little something about the WBCCI. Bennies of membership and such. So far the only trip we have made in our new (74) A/S is bringing...
Forum: Tires 01-29-2009, 09:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,374
Posted By pixiehat
Well, the drums are generally a fairly small...

Well, the drums are generally a fairly small diameter and close to the center of the rotating mass. I dont think an imballance that close would be that much of an issue but yes, they come ballanced...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 01-21-2009, 11:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,148
Posted By pixiehat
Where??

Howdy all.. Just brought my new (1974) Airstream home. It needs to be polished and have what remains of the old clear coat removed and, I suppose, new clear coat applied.. Not sure I'm up to the...
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 01-19-2009, 11:36 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,523
Posted By pixiehat
Good idea but I'm too old to crawl under the...

Good idea but I'm too old to crawl under the dinette to tune the thing.. Found a heavy duty metal bench that will work if I clean it up and paint it. It's about as big as half the dinette so I can...
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 01-18-2009, 08:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,523
Posted By pixiehat
My new shack (27 ft 74 Overlander) is now in my...

My new shack (27 ft 74 Overlander) is now in my yard. Just got her home this evening from Bend> oregon to Grants Pass. Long run for my first time with a trailer behind me. We survived quite...
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 01-15-2009, 10:40 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 17,267
Posted By pixiehat
Those are great ideas for UHF/VhF which of course...

Those are great ideas for UHF/VhF which of course was the point of the thread i guess. To get a little off topic and, pretty late actually as this is an old thread, My AS has a hitch reciever on the...
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 01-13-2009, 10:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,523
Posted By pixiehat
Starting monday, when I have my new (to me)...

Starting monday, when I have my new (to me) Airstream home, I'll be starting to install gear and will be phographing the adventure. Of course I have a strong union that enforces the strictest beer...
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 01-13-2009, 08:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,523
Posted By pixiehat
Yup, it would be that. I baught the Airstream to...

Yup, it would be that. I baught the Airstream to serve primarily as my ham radio shack. I just retired from a career as a merchant marine Radio Officer. Havent had a shoreside radio station for 30...
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 01-13-2009, 08:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,523
Posted By pixiehat
Howdy Ralph, Couple of things I can do. One,...

Howdy Ralph,
Couple of things I can do. One, the amp draws about 30 or a bit less on 110v at 1500 watts. Dont need to run max smoke. could run 500 watts and still have plenty left over on a 30a...
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 01-13-2009, 02:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,523
Posted By pixiehat
Shack coming together (at last)

Have almost all the pieces and parts either here or on the way. Have my TS2000, my Henry 3KD Classic, My HI Q. Having my ant mount made up and my trailer brake controler installed. All I lack is...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-04-2009, 10:34 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,356
Posted By pixiehat
Thank you all for the sound advice. We will get...

Thank you all for the sound advice. We will get the trailer feeling much more comfortable from the get go. Hopefully that state will stay with us
for a long time. Having spent most of my career...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-29-2008, 02:08 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,356
Posted By pixiehat
Trailer too Large? TV too small?

We are about to buy our first Airstream. It's a 28 footer and my wife is now concerned that it may be too large to handle for us. We have no experience towing a trailer of this size. I have seen...
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 11-25-2008, 11:12 PM
Replies: 576
Views: 128,014
Posted By pixiehat
Been using verticals aboard ship for 25 years. ...

Been using verticals aboard ship for 25 years. Probably work DXCC everytime I make a trip. Since I dont really have room for any wire or a tower, a vertical is what I'll use now. Traveling it's...
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 11-24-2008, 10:26 PM
Replies: 576
Views: 128,014
Posted By pixiehat
Ni7i

Howdy,
Am going up state to pick up my 75 27ft Overlander/International mid December. Just retired from being a Radio Officer in the merchant marine. Originally baught the airstream because I'm...
Forum: Member Introductions 11-24-2008, 02:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,224
Posted By pixiehat
thanks for the great information.. it makes my...

thanks for the great information.. it makes my decision much easier..

rgds
Lee
Forum: Member Introductions 11-23-2008, 08:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,224
Posted By pixiehat
74 Overlander / International 27 ft

Have just about settled on this trailer. Would like to know what makes an Overlander an International? Also are there two batteries and if not is it that difficult to add a battery? Anybody have...
Forum: Vintage Kin 11-23-2008, 06:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,037
Posted By pixiehat
'75 27ft International Questions

Howdy, I'm about to buy the above mentioned trailer (I think). Curious as to what makes an overlander an international nr one. and 2 do they come
with two batteries. If not, can they be fitted...
Forum: Member Introductions 11-15-2008, 12:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,186
Posted By pixiehat
Buying an Airstream

Howdy, Im retiring in 2 weeks and have decided to buy a used Airstream. They are not easy to find here in southern oregon but I have located a couple that I plan on motering up to see. One is...
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