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SAFE Ark Two Newsletter
July 2nd, 2013
Serious Problem
Mastermind Group:
But first before I get to the problem - let me explain about something
that I mention in the discussion and that is about our Mastermind Group,
something that most of you have not heard about before.
A Mastermind Group is an idea developed by Andrew Carnegie in the early
1900s which became very popular in the 1930s when promoted by Napoleon
Hill.
The Group is not necessarily composed of people with superior mental
skills. The Mastermind itself is the Overall Divine Mind to which we are
all subject - and to which the group tries to attune itself for
guidance. Not all our group is religiously inclined. Some are members of
various religions and others are not - but that makes no difference, as
that still remains the principle.
Mastermind groups are kept relatively small so there is opportunity for
everyone to give their input. There are less than twenty individuals in
ours. They were chosen because of previous insights into our activities
and the roles they presently play there.
While I have sent the following information to the Mastermind Group I am
also sending it to the readership as a whole so that everyone will know
what is going on and in the hopes that someone will have a suggestion.
The problem:
Dave, the radio engineer, spent an intense weekend on working on the
prototype this weekend and says that he is giving up. He has been
struggling with it for many weeks. The description of the problem is in
my letter to Dave - reprinted below.
Dave's business is rebuilding radio transmitters and now having had the
experience with this one he says that he thinks he could start over and
design one in a week's time that would outperform the original design
specs that we have. Whether or not he can actually find the time to do
that - is another matter.
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Good morning, Dave
Trying to think through this further.
Hold up a moment on shipping it back -
until I can consult with some others.
It may be that there is someone else
in the states who would be willing to give it a try.
We know the layout needs to be changed -
but we have to do that anyway -
to get two boards so that it will fit in the case.
Bob has felt that the amplifier circuit
needed to be more separated from the exciter -
because it was causing RF interference,
but he didn't know as that would be a full solution.
The instability of the exciter circuit -
was somewhat surprising -
since we are expecting output from it
at a fraction of its original design level.
Admittedly, it never lived up to its original 10w design level -
but the 3.5 watts that the original circuit performed at
was still way more than the 1.5 that we think would be adequate.
Dave Benson, the board manufacturer of the original kit
recognized many people had tuning problems -
but we thought this would be resolved
in the manufacturing process.
Benson declined to sell us his existing inventory
or the board layout masters.
In retrospect I have begun to suspect that this was
because there were even greater problems
than being reported.
Still, hundreds of kits were in use
by satisfied users and received rave reviews,
over a very long time.
Over two years ago
Benson decided to do a redesign.
In correspondence from him three weeks ago -
I could detect no progress -
although in that respect
he has been quite uncommunicative.
Nevertheless, that is one path we might consider -
in asking if he would be willing to partner
in what we are doing.
From past experience there -
I give that an almost zero chance.
Skip Teller, the original designer of the exciter circuit,
seems to me to be more than semi-retired -
and while I don't think he would be willing to take on the project -
he might have some other suggestions.
But, I digress in trying to think of solutions -
when I am actually at this point trying to define the problem.
Dave, you earlier sent a list of
recommendations/modifications/improvements to the circuit.
I am wondering if you developed further suggested changes?
Could you please send a list, if you have,
and also an analysis of the problems as they stand.
I recognize/acknowledge that you think that the overall
initial exciter circuit was inadequate because:
a. There would be frequency differences
between units due to the differences in
the manufacture of the NTSC crystal.
b. That the frequency spectrum of the unit
was not sufficiently broad.
These were factors that existed in the original design
and were such that I felt they were within
the parameters of our purpose.
There are always limitations and compromises involved -
in any design.
The circuit instability was an unexpected factor -
and any input that you can give
as to what is causing this -
and other problems that you have identified
would be greatly appreciated.
One thought that I have is to announce the problem
on the newsletter -
and see if anyone else has a suggestion.
I would have preferred to have requested consultation first -
from our Mastermind group -
but the Newsletter is already past due putting out.
Anyway, your further analysis of the problems
with the circuit and board -
will be most appreciated.
Please hold up a day or two in sending it back -
in case we determine it should be sent on elsewhere
in the states.
Other news:
There has been a decision that there should be a change in the content of this newsletter.
I will no longer discuss national or International news because you have
other sources for that. We will simply focus on content specific to
SAFE, although I will also continue with personal content because I
don't want the newsletter to become impersonal.
Wendy has gotten the US National raw data base working perfectly and now
the need is to coordinate the activity of the Eastern and Western
Division database managers. More on that and other developing subjects
in a future newsletter but this one is overly lengthy already.
Peace and love,
Bruce
DawnSayer@webpal.org
US National
Coordinator's Corner
Christopher Verreos
coordinatorsafeusa@gmail.com
Christopher Verreos and his wife Regina
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Greetings SAFE Team,
This week, we've seen some solid steps to making administrative
progress. Meanwhile, there's a lot of folks out there wondering when
they'll get some sort of orders or something from their State Leaders or
regional Leaders. Well, we're putting the finishing touches on our own
Networking system of sorts. And I've been getting some emails with great
ideas from members!
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Next weekend, across America, there'll be lots of Independence Day
parades, and many communities will be showing off their Emergency
Response Teams. That visibility actually has the opposite effect. The
community will rest assured that SOMEONE ELSE will be there and be ready
to help!
We, on the other hand, have another task. PPP: prepare, practice, and
proliferate! As part of that strategy, I will continue to stress the
importance of creating your own personal networks. Please take my word
for it, I am also working on building my network too. But mine is more
"fun based"
than fear based. I'm using different interests to build friendships, and
then go from there.
One tip: technology is great - if it works when you need it! Take a
moment to review the various reference materials you'll need in a
crisis, and get a hard copy of it in a binder. County maps with
highlighted routes etc.; medical; communications; practical data sheets
on various "how to" projects; and of course your personal
financial/legal stuff. All that will come in handy when you need it and
if you need to share any of it with family, neighbors, or folks in your
Triad/network.
It'll save you a heap of time and effort over trying to coach somebody
when you have more important fish to fry. More on that next time.
Peace & Action,
Christopher
coordinatorsafeusa@gmail.com
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Bruce Beach
161 Main St.
Horning's Mills
Melancthon
Ontario L9V 1X7
Canada
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