Two new projects arrived!

[Brian Carling]

Jose - here's a thought - you might do better replacing that
butchered PC board.

If it is possible to get to it and replace it - there are usually quite a
number of those rigs around that are being "parted out" by guys.

On 20 Dec 2000, at 11:29, JOSE V. GAVILA (EB5AGV/EC5AAU wrote:

> Hello!
>
> I have just received a couple new HPRs (Heathkit Project Radios ;-))... One
> is an SB-102 with an HP-23A and the other is an HW-101 with an HP-23C. I
> will deal first with the HW-101 and will let the SB-102 for next millenium ;-)
>
> HW-101 is in the 29xxx serial number range and has lots of components dated
> mid 1979... I have the invoice of the original owner (who sold me the rig,
> so I am only the second owner) dated October 1980. And the power supply is
> a 'C' model, so I wonder if that unit is close the end of the production.
> Any hint?
>
> Well, yesterday I opened the HW-101 to find it has some rusty spots, mainly
> in the 'wheels' (what moves the air variable capacitors by means of belts)
> and in some other metal parts. I did a preliminary cleaning with 3M
> TarniShield metal cleaner and the results were good. Another thing I
> noticed is that the aluminum knob skirts are in bad shape; thay have a
> worm-looking damage. It is as a white oxide below the anodized surface and,
> of course, it can't be removed. It is a pity, as the front panel and covers
> are in very good shape... Are there any spare knobs available in somebody
> junkbox?. Please, let me know.
>
> I got the HW-101 and HP-23C for only about US$67, shipped, as the set was
> in unworking condition. Former owner (and builder) tried to fix it but was
> not able to do it. Problem is that he tried some component substitutions in
> a PCB which is far from easy to work on, as it is the one just over the
> band selection wafers. What he did is to cut old components and solder new
> ones on the old legs... it is a poor job and it seems difficult to reach
> the old component legs from the bottom side and rework it, but it should be
> done in order to have again a good looking set.
>
> The set innards are now dusty but a careful cleaning should leave it in
> good condition.
>
> So now I will try to redo the modified zone and then I will start
> troubleshooting. I will let you know what I find.
>
> Best regards and Merry Christmas!
>
> JOSE
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Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year,

Brian Carling, AF4K

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