Dial belts

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And of course, Heath used dial string on some versions also.
SB401's use dial string on the plate/load pulleys.
...
Dave
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul K. Dean <wb9hgz at CHARLOTTESVILLE.NET>
To: HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV <HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV>
Date: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 5:19 PM
Subject: Dial belts


>A lot of discussion concerning drive belts as of late.  Thought I'd offer
>an interesting "fix" I witnessed.  Bought an SB-100 a while back and the
>previous owner had "re-strung" the drives using dial cord.  Just like you
>would a dial in the old Hallicrafters and many others.  Made a couple of
>turns around the pulleys and tensioned it.
>
>Seems to work great, so I left it alone.  Probably upset the "purist", but
>by golly, it works!
>
>Never underestimate the genius of a Ham!
>
>73,
>Paul, wb9hgz
>
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