sb-102

[George T. Baker]

Just like a Ford was lifted directly from the Rolls Royce plans.

No disrespect intended - like all transceivers of that era, there was
certain similarities of overall design and architecture. For the money,
the SB-102 was and is a remarkable piece of gear - but it just isn't in
the same league as the KWM-2.

Back in the early 70's I built up the *complete* Heathkit HF station with
all the goodies. Had the SB-102 and the HW-101 in addition to the SB-303
and SB-401 combination. But, as an engineer, I was never confused over
the relative design and implementation aspects of Heath vs. Collins. I
could afford Heathkits . . . end of story.

72/73, George
Fairview, TX   30 mi NE Dallas in Collin county
Amateur Radio W5YR, in the 54th year and it just keeps getting better!
R/C since 1964 - AMA 98452   RVing since 1972       Kachina #91900556


David Rogovitz wrote:
>
> Hi Guys,
>        I got into a debate with one of my Collins buddies and he claims
> the Heath SB-102 was lifted from the collins KWM-2 design. Is there any
> truth to this statement? I know a lot of behind the scenes copying goes
> on in this business.
> 73 de David

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