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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hi All,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I am working on a HQ-180X project radio that was
less functional than represented by the seller. One of the missing items
are the covers for the main and bandspread variable capacitors. If anybody
has these covers from a parts radio I would be interested in buying them.
I would guess that these are the same covers as used in an HQ-170. I am
also looking for one of the square nuts, the nut-holder that goes in the square
hole on the back of the chassis, and the screw all of which together
secure the cabinet.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The top of the chassis of this radio was painted
with silver paint if you can believe it! This included the tops of the
transformer cans, tube shields and potentiometers, etc. I guess this was
done to cover up corrosion that has obviously been cleaned up with a wire brush
of some sort. The covers for the variable capacitors must have been in
place then because they were thankfully spared. The good news is
that the radio sort of functions in some of the bands and the bottom of the
chassis is pristine so I have some hope of getting it up and
running.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The radio has an International Rectifier Corp
ST-14 solid state replacement for the rectifier tube. Anybody know of any
problems using these vice the specified tube?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>Finally, I know that R&R Designs carries the paint for the case but
does anyone know as source that reproduces the sticker on the back that shows
the tube layout and who offers a service to refinish the front panel?
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Rob</FONT></DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>