From Yardleyite at AOL.COM Sun Dec 1 12:31:24 2002 From: Yardleyite at AOL.COM (Joe Cro N3IBX) Date: Sun Dec 01 10:31:24 2002 MST Subject: NC-270 Message-ID: In a message dated 12/1/02 9:04:38 AM Pacific Standard Time, brianmwood at DIRECWAY.COM writes: > I thought I'd ask if anyone on the list has an NC-270 and could tell me > if they have noticeable hum when the audio gain is turned down. I also have > a fair amount of microphonics from the two audio stages (6T8 and 6CW5). A > three-prong cord helped a little, but not enough. Brian - I own a National NC-270 and it does not exhibit the problem with hum that you mentioned. Did you go through all of the audio stages and check tubes, connections, etc? What about power supply electrolytics? Regards de Joe Cro N3IBX Joseph Cro N3IBX Collins, Heathkit, Hallicrafters Drake, National, and General Boatanchor language spoken here: N3IBX Basement of Boatanchors N3IBX Boatanchor Website N3IBX AM Studios: Collins Radio Association Member # 122 AM International Member # 1280 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From rayfri at NETWORLD.COM Sun Dec 1 14:08:53 2002 From: rayfri at NETWORLD.COM (rayfri) Date: Sun Dec 01 12:08:53 2002 MST Subject: NC-270 Message-ID: Noticable hum in the audio, especially when the volume control is turned down or all the way down, is usually a sign of a leaky or bad filter capacitor in the power supply. It's not filtering out the AC component left after rectification.... I'd start checking there first... bridge the filter caps with a known good one.. if the hum decreases or disappears, you've found your culprit... Brian Wood wrote: > Thanks to everyone who helped me figure out what the problem was with the > DX-100 grid current flicker. Turned out to be the 47 pf loading cap on the > final grids. Bob, W3CD gets the prize for that one. > > I'm now working on my National NC-270. The receiver has a lot of hum in the > audio. I don't know if this is normal for a boatanchor receiver, since hum > was something we just lived with when using ac filament power, if I recall. > But I thought I'd ask if anyone on the list has an NC-270 and could tell me > if they have noticeable hum when the audio gain is turned down. I also have > a fair amount of microphonics from the two audio stages (6T8 and 6CW5). A > three-prong cord helped a little, but not enough. I also added 3 big filter > caps to the supply, and that had no effect. Would appreciate any ideas. AS > this is off-topic, please reply off-list. > > 73, > > Brian, W0DZ > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From jbkking at BELLSOUTH.NET Sun Dec 1 16:24:16 2002 From: jbkking at BELLSOUTH.NET (john w. king) Date: Sun Dec 01 14:24:16 2002 MST Subject: Heath SB221 to 10 meters? Message-ID: I just acquired a Heath SB 221 and haven't opened it up to take a look. I notice that the bandswitch is only marked 80 meters through 15 meters. Can the SB 221 be put on 10 meters with minor additions and modifications? I guess my question is whether the SB 221 bandswitch is only a 4 position switch or is it a 5 position with a "stop" than can be removed and the appropriate coils and caps added. Your input will be greatly appreciated. Thanks and 73, John, K5PGW ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From OTAKEBI at AOL.COM Sun Dec 1 17:13:41 2002 From: OTAKEBI at AOL.COM (Dan Pividal N4VET) Date: Sun Dec 01 15:13:41 2002 MST Subject: SB401 Problem Help Please Message-ID: Have an SB401 that has an intermittent problem. The problem seems to take place if the SB401 is not used every day. If I use the rig everyday it will not malfunction. If I do not use the rig for two or three weeks problem gets very bad. Seems that I get only the RF output that the final bias of 50ma would give me. I get no grid and only 50ma on the meter. I can hear the relay kick in but I hear no load on the transformer. The only way I can get RF output is to tap ever so gently on the carrier generator board or the mixer-bandpass board. And, when I say it only takes a gentle tap I mean it. Once I get radio to work it puts out full power and no more problems. If it sits for more than a day I have to do the tap again or if no longer than a day the pushing of the mike several times to activate vibrations from the relay causes the unit to come to life. If I turn up the driver control all the way when I click the mike on and off makes this fix work faster. I do not think this could be a resistor or capacitor problem since the symptoms go away completely once the unit works. I have checked for bad solder joints and have found non. I have replaced tubes and problem pops up again. Can anyone come up with any ideas? Thanks, Dan ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From rfb100 at CUISP.COM Sun Dec 1 17:19:45 2002 From: rfb100 at CUISP.COM (Richard Bidwell) Date: Sun Dec 01 15:19:45 2002 MST Subject: Request for Info Message-ID: Hi -- I have a request that maybe someone can answer, although it isn't technical. My first Heathkit that I built was in 1956, and it was a "hi-fi" unit with a separate speaker. I can't recall much about the unit except that the output tubes were Mullard KT66s (?). I believe the tuner and amplifier were in a single unit and, of course, mono only. The speaker case was white birch veneer and weighed a ton. What I would like is a copy of the pertinent part of the 1956 catalog that would have this stuff in it, or a hint as to where I might find the info or at least a positive ident of the model so I can look for one. Any advice would be most appreciated. Cheers, Dick B. ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From johnph3 at JUNO.COM Sun Dec 1 14:24:09 2002 From: johnph3 at JUNO.COM (John Q. Doe) Date: Sun Dec 01 12:24:09 2002 MST Subject: Heath SB-310 Message-ID: Hello Everyone: I'm new to the group. Was wondering if anyone had an e-mailable copy of a manual for the Heath SB-310 receiver. I also need one for an Hammarlund HQ-100A. Thanks in advance. John ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From ke1fr at GIS.NET Sun Dec 1 15:48:33 2002 From: ke1fr at GIS.NET (Robert Bertrand) Date: Sun Dec 01 13:48:33 2002 MST Subject: for sale Message-ID: Hello All, I recently moved to a new location and I no longer have much room. So, I must part with some projects... Here is what i have found so far...but more will follow. Manuals.... 1) Heathkit Transistor Receiver. Model XR-2P and Model XR-2L..original ,good shape,does have Check marks and writing..... asking $3.00 Shipped... 2) Heathkit IG-42 sig-gen Photo copy asking $5.00 Shipped... 3) Heath HW-12 80 mtr ssb Transceiver....not original but a nice copy.. asking $7.00 shipped... 4) Heathkit HM - 102 Rf Power meter. original copy,Fair shape asking $3.00 shipped... 5) Heathkit Q multiplier.model QF-1 Photocopy ... $5.00 shipped 6) Heathkit HR-10b new copy from the Manual man exc cond.. $10.00 Shipped Parts equipment.... I got this in a trade and have not had the time or place to work on it , so I will sell these as Parts... I have a Heath pwr supply..model 2036-3 .. I also have the Heathkit 2036-a 2 mtr Fm Tranceiver...(no Case) has the Mike (no PLug) with the original Manual... this Rig is in Pieces,the fellow I got it from.never found the time to resurect it.. Neither do I.. asking $30.00 shipped for the Two... More will follow as soon as i have a chance to unpack them....... thank you, Robert Bertrand - Ke1fr ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From Milanbagel at CS.COM Sun Dec 1 16:28:39 2002 From: Milanbagel at CS.COM (Milan Bagel K9HDX) Date: Sun Dec 01 14:28:39 2002 MST Subject: HO-10 Message-ID: Hi Folks, I've been restoring these old monitors for several years and have accumulated a lot of component parts. No transformers or CRT's but many controls and switches. Drop me an e-mail if you need something. Prices are reasonable. Sorry but I don't have an inventory list... If you ask, I'll look! Also, if you have a HO-10 sitting around that you never got restored, I'd be interested in buying it or possibly repairing it for you. 73, Milan K9HDX ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From gzook at YAHOO.COM Sun Dec 1 18:41:30 2002 From: gzook at YAHOO.COM (Glen Zook) Date: Sun Dec 01 16:41:30 2002 MST Subject: SB401 Problem Help Please In-Reply-To: <25.31b61082.2b1be395@aol.com> Message-ID: Clean the relay contacts. You can use plain "ole" typing paper cut into small strips. Also loosen and then retighten ALL of the screws that hold the circuit boards to the chassis. This will make sure that the grounding is proper between them and the rest of the transmitter. In fact, it doesn't hurt to slightly loosen and then retighten all of the hardware every couple of years just to remove the corrosion that sometimes builds up. This also works to eliminate all sorts of problems on other "boat anchor" equipment that use things like tube sockets connected by screws to the chassis, etc. Loose grounds can cause all sorts of problems. Also, the solder connections can look good, but it would not hurt to take a soldering iron and "hit" each of them with a "spot" of new solder. It is possible that there is an internal problem with the solder joint that does not "show up" by just looking. Glen, K9STH --- Dan Pividal N4VET wrote: The only way I can get RF output is to tap ever so gently on the carrier generator board or the mixer-bandpass board. I have checked for bad solder joints and have found non. ===== Glen, K9STH Web sites http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From gzook at YAHOO.COM Sun Dec 1 18:48:24 2002 From: gzook at YAHOO.COM (Glen Zook) Date: Sun Dec 01 16:48:24 2002 MST Subject: Heath SB-310 In-Reply-To: <20021201.132409.300.0.johnph3@juno.com> Message-ID: The SB-310 is basically the same receiver as the SB-300 or SB-301 (don't remember which right now, but think it was the SB-300). The manuals for those receivers can be found on BAMA ( http://bama.sbc.edu/ ). Also, the manual for the HQ-100 (unfortunately not the HQ-100A) can be found on that site as well. Glen, K9STH --- "John Q. Doe" wrote: Was wondering if anyone had an e-mailable copy of a manual for the Heath SB-310 receiver. I also need one for an Hammarlund HQ-100A. ===== Glen, K9STH Web sites http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From gzook at YAHOO.COM Sun Dec 1 18:57:34 2002 From: gzook at YAHOO.COM (Glen Zook) Date: Sun Dec 01 16:57:34 2002 MST Subject: Cheyenne / Comanche dials Message-ID: A fellow amateur is sending me a Cheyenne transmitter (I already have a Comanche receiver) so that I can go about getting the artwork done for new dials for these pieces of equipment. Overlays and complete dials should be available in a couple of weeks. It looks like the PVC "tail pipe" pieces that work for the Apache and Mohawk dials will also work for the Cheyenne and Comanche. The new dials will be opaque, rather than translucent, due to the material used for the dial itself. However, PVC will not crack under normal circumstances. The product will be available both as a self-adhesive overlay so that one will be able to make their own dial and as a complete assembly for those who don't want to go through all that trouble (at a "price", of course!). I will let everyone know when the artwork is complete and I start printing the overlays. These will be described on http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco along with the overlays / replacement dials for the Apache, Mohawk, DX-100 series, and VF-1 which have been available for a while. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to ask. Glen, K9STH ===== Glen, K9STH Web sites http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From wb8jkr at JUNO.COM Sun Dec 1 19:11:41 2002 From: wb8jkr at JUNO.COM (Mark Graalman WB8JKR) Date: Sun Dec 01 17:11:41 2002 MST Subject: SB401 Problem Help Please Message-ID: I'd clean the relay contacts on both relays and make sure the tube sockets are gripping the tube pins properly. Also check and tighten the circuitboard to chassis hold down screws. Mark WB8JKR On Sun, 1 Dec 2002 17:13:41 EST Dan Pividal N4VET writes: > Have an SB401 that has an intermittent problem. > The problem seems to take place if the SB401 is not used every day. > If I use the rig everyday it will not malfunction. > If I do not use the rig for two or three weeks problem gets very > bad. > Seems that I get only the RF output that the final bias of 50ma > would give > me. > I get no grid and only 50ma on the meter. > I can hear the relay kick in but I hear no load on the transformer. > The only way I can get RF output is to tap ever so gently on the > carrier > generator board or the mixer-bandpass board. > And, when I say it only takes a gentle tap I mean it. > Once I get radio to work it puts out full power and no more > problems. > If it sits for more than a day I have to do the tap again or if no > longer > than a day the pushing of the mike several times to activate > vibrations from > the relay causes the unit to come to life. > If I turn up the driver control all the way when I click the mike on > and off > makes this fix work faster. > I do not think this could be a resistor or capacitor problem since > the > symptoms go away completely once the unit works. > I have checked for bad solder joints and have found non. > I have replaced tubes and problem pops up again. > Can anyone come up with any ideas? > Thanks, > Dan > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - > http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > > ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From brianmwood at EMAIL.MSN.COM Sun Dec 1 19:12:09 2002 From: brianmwood at EMAIL.MSN.COM (Brian Wood) Date: Sun Dec 01 17:12:09 2002 MST Subject: Request for Info In-Reply-To: <001201c29987$c15c94e0$9ebaf043@richardb> Message-ID: I don't have a '56 catalog, but my '57 catalog shows a "Legato" Speaker system kit for $325 ("Contemporary" model, HH-1-C - 231 lbs) or $345 ("Traditional" model, HH-1-T, 246 lbs). Man, what a beast! There were several amps and tuners you could have used. If you'd like, I'll scan in a few pages and email them to you. 73, Brian, W0DZ -----Original Message----- From: Heathkit Owners and Collectors List [mailto:HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV]On Behalf Of Richard Bidwell Sent: Sunday, December 01, 2002 3:20 PM To: HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Subject: Request for Info Hi -- I have a request that maybe someone can answer, although it isn't technical. My first Heathkit that I built was in 1956, and it was a "hi-fi" unit with a separate speaker. I can't recall much about the unit except that the output tubes were Mullard KT66s (?). I believe the tuner and amplifier were in a single unit and, of course, mono only. The speaker case was white birch veneer and weighed a ton. What I would like is a copy of the pertinent part of the 1956 catalog that would have this stuff in it, or a hint as to where I might find the info or at least a positive ident of the model so I can look for one. Any advice would be most appreciated. Cheers, Dick B. ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=ATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From ke1fr at GIS.NET Sun Dec 1 22:30:59 2002 From: ke1fr at GIS.NET (Robert Bertrand) Date: Sun Dec 01 20:30:59 2002 MST Subject: wanted Message-ID: thanks for all the interest in my earlier for sale.. i will add more later.. I am in need though of a dial for an HW-8 and an 80 meter tuning slug for it.. thank you Robert Bertrand - Ke1fr P.O.Box 259 Charlemont,Ma 01339 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From ke1fr at GIS.NET Sun Dec 1 22:36:46 2002 From: ke1fr at GIS.NET (Robert Bertrand) Date: Sun Dec 01 20:36:46 2002 MST Subject: wanted Message-ID: well again it seems like I may have Goofed.. sorry fellows,Having some difficulty with my Isp connection. I am in the need of a dial for an HW-8 also an 80 Mtr tuning slug.. thank you Robert Bertrand - Ke1fr P.O.Box 259 Charlemont,Ma 01339 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From wittfa19 at EARTHLINK.NET Sun Dec 1 22:56:33 2002 From: wittfa19 at EARTHLINK.NET (Fred Wittman) Date: Sun Dec 01 20:56:33 2002 MST Subject: NC-270 Message-ID: You might want to check for a leaking bypass cap on any of the cathode bias resistors. Just a guess, but I seem to remember a similar problem years ago with an old Zenith table radio. 73, Fred W. -- KG6NYK ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Wood" To: Sent: Saturday, November 30, 2002 8:41 PM Subject: NC-270 > Thanks to everyone who helped me figure out what the problem was with the > DX-100 grid current flicker. Turned out to be the 47 pf loading cap on the > final grids. Bob, W3CD gets the prize for that one. > > I'm now working on my National NC-270. The receiver has a lot of hum in the > audio. I don't know if this is normal for a boatanchor receiver, since hum > was something we just lived with when using ac filament power, if I recall. > But I thought I'd ask if anyone on the list has an NC-270 and could tell me > if they have noticeable hum when the audio gain is turned down. I also have > a fair amount of microphonics from the two audio stages (6T8 and 6CW5). A > three-prong cord helped a little, but not enough. I also added 3 big filter > caps to the supply, and that had no effect. Would appreciate any ideas. AS > this is off-topic, please reply off-list. > > 73, > > Brian, W0DZ > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From wittfa19 at EARTHLINK.NET Sun Dec 1 22:59:18 2002 From: wittfa19 at EARTHLINK.NET (Fred Wittman) Date: Sun Dec 01 20:59:18 2002 MST Subject: SB401 Problem Help Please Message-ID: Are the relay contacts possibly oxydized? Fred W. -- KG6NYK ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Pividal N4VET" To: Sent: Sunday, December 01, 2002 2:13 PM Subject: SB401 Problem Help Please > Have an SB401 that has an intermittent problem. > The problem seems to take place if the SB401 is not used every day. > If I use the rig everyday it will not malfunction. > If I do not use the rig for two or three weeks problem gets very bad. > Seems that I get only the RF output that the final bias of 50ma would give > me. > I get no grid and only 50ma on the meter. > I can hear the relay kick in but I hear no load on the transformer. > The only way I can get RF output is to tap ever so gently on the carrier > generator board or the mixer-bandpass board. > And, when I say it only takes a gentle tap I mean it. > Once I get radio to work it puts out full power and no more problems. > If it sits for more than a day I have to do the tap again or if no longer > than a day the pushing of the mike several times to activate vibrations from > the relay causes the unit to come to life. > If I turn up the driver control all the way when I click the mike on and off > makes this fix work faster. > I do not think this could be a resistor or capacitor problem since the > symptoms go away completely once the unit works. > I have checked for bad solder joints and have found non. > I have replaced tubes and problem pops up again. > Can anyone come up with any ideas? > Thanks, > Dan > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From OTAKEBI at AOL.COM Mon Dec 2 01:14:02 2002 From: OTAKEBI at AOL.COM (Dan Pividal N4VET) Date: Sun Dec 01 23:14:02 2002 MST Subject: More Help Needed on SB401 Message-ID: I have now noticed that the grid fluctuates on the meter as I tap on the boards. The plate does not show any movement when I tap. I have checked all tubes and tube pins. I have cleaned relays. I have sprayed contact cleaner on all controls. And, I have checked ground on the boards. I added additional ground wires to the trace on the boards and connected them to ground. I have subed all tubes. What is causing this problem must be the size of a hair. And, must be a part that vibrates at the slightest of taps and it controls grid cur. This is a real mystery. Dan ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From tlee at WCOIL.COM Mon Dec 2 06:46:52 2002 From: tlee at WCOIL.COM (Ted Lee) Date: Mon Dec 02 04:46:52 2002 MST Subject: WTB: SB-101 Escutcheon Face Plate Message-ID: Looking for an SB-101 Escutcheon Face Plate with SB-101 logo on it. Send asking price with shipping to Ohio zip 45810 73 Ted N8GPQ ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From w1id at FCGNETWORKS.NET Mon Dec 2 08:16:13 2002 From: w1id at FCGNETWORKS.NET (Gerald C. Lemay) Date: Mon Dec 02 06:16:13 2002 MST Subject: SB401 Problem Help Please In-Reply-To: <20021201234130.84817.qmail@web40207.mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: As Glen says, retightening of the screws will improve grounding. Heathkit had a habit of using the edges of pc boards coming in contact with the chassis for ground connections. Unfortunately with time the contact area oxidizes. I would even remove all the screws and clean the contact areas between the boards and chassis. I've used Q tips soaked with contact cleaner. I've seen a lot of rusted hardware in my old Heathkits. I believe the hardware they used was 3-48 screws which are not widely available nowadays. Sometimes you can substitute 4-40 or even 2-56 hardware. Loose hardware is not only a Heathkit problem, it applies to most old radios as well. Just finished working on a very early Drake T-4XC with similar problems! > Clean the relay contacts. You can use plain "ole" > typing paper cut into small strips. > > Also loosen and then retighten ALL of the screws that > hold the circuit boards to the chassis. This will > make sure that the grounding is proper between them > and the rest of the transmitter. > > In fact, it doesn't hurt to slightly loosen and then > retighten all of the hardware every couple of years > just to remove the corrosion that sometimes builds up. > This also works to eliminate all sorts of problems on > other "boat anchor" equipment that use things like > tube sockets connected by screws to the chassis, etc. > Loose grounds can cause all sorts of problems. > > Also, the solder connections can look good, but it > would not hurt to take a soldering iron and "hit" each > of them with a "spot" of new solder. It is possible > that there is an internal problem with the solder > joint that does not "show up" by just looking. > > Glen, K9STH > > > --- Dan Pividal N4VET wrote: > > The only way I can get RF output is to tap ever so > gently on the carrier generator board or the > mixer-bandpass board. I have checked for bad solder > joints and have found non. > > ===== > Glen, K9STH > > Web sites > > http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth > http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco > > __________________________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. > http://mailplus.yahoo.com > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From mkx at SYMPATICO.CA Mon Dec 2 09:38:22 2002 From: mkx at SYMPATICO.CA (M. Kassay) Date: Mon Dec 02 07:38:22 2002 MST Subject: Dial wanted Message-ID: > > > I am in need though of a dial for an HW-8 and an 80 meter > tuning slug for it.. > thank you > > If you cant find a replacement dial, you can always have a ham scan a 'good dial' in on a computer. Then print the scan on a full size Avery sticky label, then place it over the worn dial. Trim it to size. If you have a good printer, you would never notice the difference ! Just a last resort idea ! -- 73 Mike VE3MKX / VA3HKT ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From ebjr at I-55.COM Mon Dec 2 11:07:22 2002 From: ebjr at I-55.COM (Sandy, W5TVW) Date: Mon Dec 02 09:07:22 2002 MST Subject: BA/GB Gatherings.... Message-ID: Hello All, Winter is rapidly coming down on us. The Boatanchor/Glowbug Net has been holding forth irregularly on 3546.5 Khz. on around 0300Z nightly. Everyone is invited to join us. If we are sending too fast, don't be bashful to ask us to QRS! I am guessing the activity will be increasing with the winter months. During daylight, you may find activity on 7050 or 10120 Khz. There is an informal get-together at 1800Z on 10120. W7ZFB, K5DOA, W7QQQ, W5FRS, W5TVW and others check in. (Mostly the "retired" bunch!) There has also been activity here lately on 1815 Khz on top band. Don't let 160 meters scare you off. I have routinelt been contacting '5 watters' there in the past two weeks. Looks like a good season on 160 this winter! We'd love to have you disturb the 'ether' there with us. Fire up that tube gear and tap your key! We all look forward to hearing from you all who can get the gear on the air. 73, Sandy W5TVW Pumpkin Center, LA ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From tlee at WCOIL.COM Mon Dec 2 11:35:09 2002 From: tlee at WCOIL.COM (Ted Lee) Date: Mon Dec 02 09:35:09 2002 MST Subject: WTB: SB-230 meter Message-ID: I am looking for a replacement meter for my SB-230 amplifier(Heath Part No. 407-185). Send asking price with shipping to Ohio zip 45810 or I have a meter for the SB-104 series I would trade for it. 73 Ted N8GPQ ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From tlee at WCOIL.COM Mon Dec 2 11:38:13 2002 From: tlee at WCOIL.COM (Ted Lee) Date: Mon Dec 02 09:38:13 2002 MST Subject: WTB: SB-200/SB201 filament choke Message-ID: Looking for the RF filament choke for the SB-200/201 amp. Send asking price with shipping to Ohio zip 45810. 73 Ted N8GPQ ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From e.j.forwood at JUNO.COM Mon Dec 2 12:27:47 2002 From: e.j.forwood at JUNO.COM (E. Jerold Forwood) Date: Mon Dec 02 10:27:47 2002 MST Subject: More Help Needed on SB-401 Message-ID: I have the same problem with my SB-401. You can tap anywhere on the rig and get it to the grid current reading to fluctuate. You can also get it to move by keying and un-keying. You can also get it to change by changing the meter switch. I have determined that it is most probably the meter switch. I just watch the scope on my SB-614 and the output meter on my SA-2060 antenna tuner and don't worry about it. I Guess it depends on how paranoid you are. TUNE FOR MAXIMUM SMOKE!! Hi! Hi! 73's de Jerry K?EJF On Mon, 2 Dec 2002 01:14:02 EST Dan Pividal N4VET writes: > I have now noticed that the grid fluctuates on the meter as I tap on > the > boards. > The plate does not show any movement when I tap. > I have checked all tubes and tube pins. > I have cleaned relays. > I have sprayed contact cleaner on all controls. > And, I have checked ground on the boards. > I added additional ground wires to the trace on the boards and > connected them > to ground. > I have subed all tubes. > What is causing this problem must be the size of a hair. > And, must be a part that vibrates at the slightest of taps and it > controls > grid cur. > This is a real mystery. > Dan > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - > http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > > E. Jerold (Jerry) Forwood ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From wn3vaw at FYI.NET Mon Dec 2 13:09:43 2002 From: wn3vaw at FYI.NET (Ron Notarius WN3VAW) Date: Mon Dec 02 11:09:43 2002 MST Subject: Micoder II Message-ID: Thanks to all who responded to me about the Micoder II. Special thanks to Dale K8PEO who came up with one for me; it arrived earlier today. It's in much better shape than my original one, so instead of disecting it for the PTT switch, I'm planning to use it instead! Still looking for a used tone encoder board for the Micoder and/or HW-2036/2036A, should someone come across one in a junque boxe somewhere. No rush. 73, ron wn3vaw "You used up all the glue ON PURPOSE!" In Memory of Shep K2ORS (SK) and 10:15 PM on WOR 710 AM ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From kc8jx at YAHOO.COM Mon Dec 2 13:36:56 2002 From: kc8jx at YAHOO.COM (Larry Knapp) Date: Mon Dec 02 11:36:56 2002 MST Subject: BA/GB Gatherings.... In-Reply-To: <000401c29a1d$0a8ae8c0$a79ccdd1@ebjr> Message-ID: Sandy - This is great...Thanks for sharing these frequencies with the group. I hope to join in the fray one of these days & perhaps permanent...on CW of course. 7050 for sure (DX-20/2NT)...maybe 10120 with my Drake pair....and even perhaps 3546. Thanks again........73, Larry KC8JX --- "Sandy, W5TVW" wrote: > Hello All, > Winter is rapidly coming down on us. The Boatanchor/Glowbug Net has been > holding forth irregularly on 3546.5 Khz. on around 0300Z nightly. Everyone is > invited to join us. If we are sending too fast, don't be bashful to ask us to QRS! I am guessing the activity will be increasing with the winter months. During daylight, you may find activity on 7050 or 10120 Khz. There is an informal get-together at 1800Z on 10120. W7ZFB, K5DOA, W7QQQ, W5FRS, W5TVW and others check in. (Mostly the "retired" bunch!) > There has also been activity here lately on 1815 Khz on top band. Don't > let 160 meters scare you off. I have routinelt been contacting '5 watters' there in the past two weeks. Looks like a good season on 160 this winter! > We'd love to have you disturb the 'ether' there with us. Fire up that > tube gear and tap your key! > We all look forward to hearing from you all who can get the gear on the > air. > > 73, > Sandy W5TVW > Pumpkin Center, LA ===== May your days be full of sunshine and good thoughts fill your head. From: Larry Knapp, KC8JX, St. Joseph, Mi 49085 Best 73's __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From docmickey at OUTDRS.NET Mon Dec 2 14:26:49 2002 From: docmickey at OUTDRS.NET (Michael E. Rees) Date: Mon Dec 02 12:26:49 2002 MST Subject: Need Part Message-ID: Do anyone have or know where I can get a spring switch, part number 266-986? This is for a HWA-5401 - A.C. Power Supply/Speaker/Digital Clock. KD7CVJ "Have a Great Navy Day" U.S. Navy, "THE FORCE OF CHOICE." POW/MIA, You are not forgotten. Michael Rees HMC(SW) USN(RET) ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From tazzie at LOCALNET.COM Mon Dec 2 18:23:55 2002 From: tazzie at LOCALNET.COM (Joseph W. Lutz) Date: Mon Dec 02 16:23:55 2002 MST Subject: COPIES OF MANUALS - ANY INTEREST?? Message-ID: Hi, I continue to clean out the files and I have come up with the following which is absolutely no use to me: [1] MR-1 "Comanche" Mobile Receiver. Copy contains Original schematic. [1] MT-1 "Cheyenne" Mobile Transmitter. Cannot find page 30. Large copies of the Pictorials. [1] Correspondence between Heathkit [C.A.Plummer K8CJI] & owner of MR/MT 'twins'. Correspondence contains a number of "Special Notices" detailing changes and modifications to the twins that include modification to the MR-1 that will greatly improve the sensitivity of the set; one other change that may be necessary if you have oscillations when the gain is turned wide open with the new injection. Also included is the Special Notice on the connecting cable construction for the MR/MT units. 80+ pages on the MR-1 & 60+ pages on the MT-1. Quality is good to VG. Will ship via USPS for $5.00. [1] HD-20 Crystal Calibrator. [1] HW-12A [75M SSB Xcvr] - Copy quality good to VG - No schematic. Each of the above $4.00 shipped priority mail for each - unless the same person wants both and then $4.00 for them both. Let me know - will hold till next Monday - then they go to the burn barrel. 73, Joe ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From peterhiers at NETEZE.COM Mon Dec 2 16:59:42 2002 From: peterhiers at NETEZE.COM (Peter Hiers) Date: Mon Dec 02 14:59:42 2002 MST Subject: Heath Kits etc found in Grandma's house Message-ID: My family is in the process of clearing out my grandmother's house in eastern Pennsylvania. We have unearthed a surprising collection of Heath Kit items, including I believe 7 unopened and unassembled original heath kits. There is also a variety of parts, amps, assembled radios, and a wide variety of tubes, manuals, meters, and such which my uncle had as a main hobby. I can barely lift one amp. The collection fills nearly half a room. We would love to have someone who appreciates electronics and heath kits and tube-radios to look over what we have. We are looking to sell it all off for a reasonable price, and help it all find a new home with someone who wants it. If you have any ideas on who we should contact, either in the greater area of eastern Pennsylvania, or anywhere, please let me know. We have a narrow window of time to take care of this. Please contact me asap. Thanks for any help you might provide. Best Holiday Wishes. Peter Hiers ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From prosolar at SSSNET.COM Mon Dec 2 21:08:17 2002 From: prosolar at SSSNET.COM (mike bryce) Date: Mon Dec 02 19:08:17 2002 MST Subject: ampkeyer ready! Message-ID: boys and girls.... the AmpKeyer is shipping! a trickle of cases have just come in. The PC boards were installed, and the first run will ship this week. For more information, check out the web site http://www.theheathkitshop.com/ampkeyer.html The AmpKeyer is a solid state optical interface to marry our new radios to an old amplifier. Works great with the Heathkit SB220 and SB200 amplifiers. Those that have placed an order with me will get there units shipped out this week. Again, only a trickle of cases have come in so far, but expect more this coming week. Mike Bryce WB8VGE SunLight Energy Systems http://www.seslogic.com http://www.theheathkitshop.com "Electricity at the speed of light" ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From tazzie at LOCALNET.COM Mon Dec 2 23:25:05 2002 From: tazzie at LOCALNET.COM (Joseph W. Lutz) Date: Mon Dec 02 21:25:05 2002 MST Subject: COPIES OF MANUALS - ANY INTEREST?? Message-ID: WOW!! The MR/MT package has been spoken for. Perhaps the party that got the package will make the information available to the Heath Gang. I am sorry I did not have more . Hi, I continue to clean out the files and I have come up with the following which is absolutely no use to me: [1] MR-1 "Comanche" Mobile Receiver. Copy contains Original schematic. *********GONE*********** [1] MT-1 "Cheyenne" Mobile Transmitter. Cannot find page 30. Large copies of the Pictorials. **********GONE********** [1] Correspondence between Heathkit [C.A.Plummer K8CJI] & owner of MR/MT 'twins'. Correspondence contains a number of "Special Notices" detailing changes and modifications to the twins that include modification to the MR-1 that will greatly improve the sensitivity of the set; one other change that may be necessary if you have oscillations when the gain is turned wide open with the new injection. Also included is the Special Notice on the connecting cable construction for the MR/MT units. ***************GONE************* 80+ pages on the MR-1 & 60+ pages on the MT-1. Quality is good to VG. Will ship via USPS for $5.00. [1] HD-20 Crystal Calibrator. [1] HW-12A [75M SSB Xcvr] - Copy quality good to VG - No schematic. Each of the above $4.00 shipped priority mail for each - unless the same person wants both and then $4.00 for them both. Let me know - will hold till next Monday - then they go to the burn barrel. 73, Joe ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From w7prv at TELEPORT.COM Mon Dec 2 23:35:41 2002 From: w7prv at TELEPORT.COM (FRED HOLNAGEL) Date: Mon Dec 02 21:35:41 2002 MST Subject: SB Parts Message-ID: Following for sale. Prices plus mailing. QTY ITEM PRICE 3 Driver grid boards 85-133-2 $5.00ea. 3 Driver plate boards 85-133xxx $5.00ea. 2 0-5 scales, clean plastic w/black strip and dial pointer. $7.00ea 2 Dial pointer drive arm with nylon follower. $5.00ea Boards are fully populated 1 Power transformer 54-807 from SB-401, PS, and HP $ 15.00 1 Astatic JT200 mike wih single contact connector. All brown finish, in good shape. Has JT40 cartridge. $30.00 All plus shipping from 98661 Thanks! Thanks for the view. W7PRV ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From Fobdul at AOL.COM Mon Dec 2 21:12:59 2002 From: Fobdul at AOL.COM (John Q. Doe) Date: Mon Dec 02 19:12:59 2002 MST Subject: Unbuilt Heathkits for sale Message-ID: Hello - I am currently running 5 auctions on eBay (Dec1 thru Dec8, 8:00pm EST), for unbuilt, still in box Heathkit 'Blue Box' units.? I have one each of IB-5281 RLC Bridge, IG-5280 RF Gen, IG-5282 Audio Gen, IT-5283 Signal Tracer, and accessory IPA-5280 which supplies +/- 9V power for the units.? If anyone is interested in bidding, please find my auctions at:? http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&userid=pomer13107& include=0&since=-1&sort=3&rows=25 I have a few more kits I may be interested in selling or trading, so please contact me if you're interested.? I'm selling some of my kits to pay for building a few choice ones.? I would dearly love to trade for an unbuilt scope, or GR-54, or ?? Thanks - DP ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From brianmwood at DIRECWAY.COM Mon Dec 2 22:53:30 2002 From: brianmwood at DIRECWAY.COM (Brian Wood) Date: Mon Dec 02 20:53:30 2002 MST Subject: A couple of interesting tidbits Message-ID: Had to pass this along to the list. After I restored the DX-100 that you've all read about ad infinitum here, I tracked down the owner whose name appeared in the manual. He's 87, a former Collins tech named Jim. He told me that he did not assemble it, but that he bought it from a local ham who did not use it much. That ham's name was Don, but he said he could not remember his call and that Don was no longer a ham. Well, Jim just sent me a letter with Don's address. I looked in a 1971 Callbook in the vicinity of Jim's call and found the guy. Guess what his call was back then...W0DCZ. Mine is W0DZ. Is that spooky or what? Sent a chill up my spine, I'll tell ya. Also, since someone on the list recently asked for something out of the '56 Heath catalog, I got to perusing my '57 catalog tonight and noticed that the AG-8 audio oscillator looked strikingly familiar. You see, I work at Agilent, once a part of Hewlett-Packard, and by a strange coincidence I was just today looking at Bill Hewlett's patent for the 200A oscillator that started HP. The patent was applied for in 1938 and granted in 1942. So, here 15 years later is the spittin' image of the patented 200A circuit in the Heathkit catalog, complete with the lamp from the cathode to ground that stabilized the oscillator. How long were patents good for back then? Wonder if HP noticed, or even cared at that point! 73, Brian, W0DZ ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From keith.hunt at SFCC.EDU Tue Dec 3 07:31:18 2002 From: keith.hunt at SFCC.EDU (Hunt, Keith) Date: Tue Dec 03 05:31:18 2002 MST Subject: Cap voltage Message-ID: Does anyone know the voltage spec's of the Heath part# 21-57- .005ufd Disk Cap.... And 21-31-- .02ufd Cap? None of the markings have the voltage rating and I sure don't want to underrate the voltage.. Thanks in advance.. Keith ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From apo at KOTINET.COM Tue Dec 3 08:17:13 2002 From: apo at KOTINET.COM (oh8jep) Date: Tue Dec 03 06:17:13 2002 MST Subject: Good Linear Amplifier Calc software Message-ID: Hello! Just an info for listmembers,here can be find very good software for linears amplifier designing.I am using it,and found it really very useful 73 de Aatos OH8JEP http://www.lug.no/yl2qm/Developer.htm ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From angerli at ATTBI.COM Tue Dec 3 22:14:08 2002 From: angerli at ATTBI.COM (Sandy Gerli, AC1Y/G5CPJ) Date: Tue Dec 03 20:14:08 2002 MST Subject: HW5400 w/PS or 9000 w/PS WANTED Message-ID: Hi, gang, Looking for either of these rigs in working shape. Thanks es 73, Sandy -- >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Sandy Gerli, AC1Y/G5CPJ 500 Country Club Road Avon, CT 06001-2406 USA e-mail: angerli at attbi.com Telephone: 1-860-675-5566 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Boatanchors are Ham Radio's living heritage! Restore something...anything...as long as it has tubes! Sure beats booze, and you can get up afterwards... IF you stay away from the B-plus... ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From mgrandy at TELUS.NET Wed Dec 4 00:02:18 2002 From: mgrandy at TELUS.NET (Murray Grandy) Date: Tue Dec 03 22:02:18 2002 MST Subject: hd-1234 Message-ID: I wonder if someone would send me a scanned copy of pages 7, 8, 9 and 10 of HD-1234 Coax Switch manual. Page 9 and 10 has been torn from mine. Also, I have the stick on label for SB-401 and IOA-4510-1. These are labels that were never put on for some reason. Anyone want these? Murray ************************** --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.426 / Virus Database: 239 - Release Date: 12/2/02 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From tlee at WCOIL.COM Wed Dec 4 12:01:13 2002 From: tlee at WCOIL.COM (Ted Lee) Date: Wed Dec 04 10:01:13 2002 MST Subject: FS: SB-104 parts Message-ID: Parting out an SB-104 transceiver. I can't guarantee any of the parts or boards as radio was not working. Here is what has been used by me or sold so far: VFO unit, PA board, ALC board, Display board. Everything else is here. Knob set is in poor shape. Will quote price on anything else that is left. Just send an email. May even do some trading. 73 Ted N8GPQ ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From w7prv at TELEPORT.COM Wed Dec 4 12:21:25 2002 From: w7prv at TELEPORT.COM (FRED HOLNAGEL) Date: Wed Dec 04 10:21:25 2002 MST Subject: Off topic request Message-ID: Don't do this often but will convert to a boatanchor/Heath after repairing this item and selling it! Looking for dead or alive battery for an Icom DJ-100T. Thanks ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From Ed.Goss at JHUAPL.EDU Wed Dec 4 13:37:05 2002 From: Ed.Goss at JHUAPL.EDU (Goss, Ed) Date: Wed Dec 04 11:37:05 2002 MST Subject: Looking for Heath Stuff... Message-ID: Hello, I'm still trying to track down some Heath gear/parts: HA-201a 2-meter amplifier Plate/Grid (full clear plastic) meter for DX-60a (and some DX-60b models) Dark green tuning knob for HG-10b VFO (also used on HR-10b receiver main tuning and some other Heath gear) Thanks for any help. --Ed G-- ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From n4ocb at KENSHO.2Y.NET Wed Dec 4 17:33:46 2002 From: n4ocb at KENSHO.2Y.NET (Brad Baker) Date: Wed Dec 04 15:33:46 2002 MST Subject: Wanted: SB-610 pwr transformer Message-ID: Looking for a SB-610 station monitor power transformer. Part number available if needed. -- Brad Baker, n4ocb ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From tazzie at LOCALNET.COM Wed Dec 4 18:13:52 2002 From: tazzie at LOCALNET.COM (Joseph W. Lutz) Date: Wed Dec 04 16:13:52 2002 MST Subject: FS: HOT WATER HANDBOOK 1ST & 2ND ED [COPIES] Message-ID: Hi all, Found some more goodies taking up space in the file cabinets. ITEM 1: The Hot Water Handbook - a collection of articles on the Heath HW8 QRP CW transceiver. Very Good copies of both First Edition 1985 & Second Edition 1986. Included is a schematic of the HW-8. $5.00 Shipped Priority Mail/Conus. ITEM 2: Several copies of SB-201 10 Meter Conversion. Those that wish a copy send me a SASE business size envelope and I will see that you get one. [I am good in QRZ - + others] 73, Joe W7LPF ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From tazzie at LOCALNET.COM Wed Dec 4 22:59:34 2002 From: tazzie at LOCALNET.COM (Joseph W. Lutz) Date: Wed Dec 04 20:59:34 2002 MST Subject: FS: HOT WATER HANDBOOK 1ST & 2ND ED [COPIES]] Message-ID: *************************UPDATE****************************** Item 1 has been spoken for. If it falls through I will repost. Thanks 73, Joe W7LPF Hi all, Found some more goodies taking up space in the file cabinets. ITEM 1: The Hot Water Handbook - a collection of articles on the Heath HW8 QRP CW transceiver. Very Good copies of both First Edition 1985 & Second Edition 1986. Included is a schematic of the HW-8. $5.00 Shipped Priority Mail/Conus. ITEM 2: Several copies of SB-201 10 Meter Conversion. Those that wish a copy send me a SASE business size envelope and I will see that you get one. [I am good in QRZ - + others] 73, Joe W7LPF ______________________________________________________________ ForSale-Swap mailing list FAQ: http://www.nethawk.com/1113/swap/swap.htm Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/forsale-swap Help: http://mailman.qth.net/faq.htm Post: mailto:ForSale-Swap at mailman.qth.net ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From tazzie at LOCALNET.COM Wed Dec 4 23:22:01 2002 From: tazzie at LOCALNET.COM (Joseph W. Lutz) Date: Wed Dec 04 21:22:01 2002 MST Subject: FS: MISC HEATHKIT ITEMS Message-ID: Following items available: [1] Heathkit HS-24 [Mobile Speaker] - Original Manual. $25.00 shipped/Conus [2] Heathkit HP-13A [Mobile Power Supply] with connecting power cable. Have Original HP-13 Manual. $30.00 plus shipping from 15905 73, Joe W7LPF ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From WB7TNE at ATTBI.COM Thu Dec 5 14:18:20 2002 From: WB7TNE at ATTBI.COM (Daryle Brooks/Wb7Tne) Date: Thu Dec 05 12:18:20 2002 MST Subject: OFF TOPIC PARTS....HW-8? Message-ID: HELLO ALL.JUST A NOTE FORWARDING AN EMAIL ADDRESS THAT MIGHT BE OF USE TO ALL THE GREEN MACHINE OWNERS OUT THERE.HTTP://WWW.MASTERBOND.COM. HAS ALOT OF EPOXIES FOR ELECTRONICS.HAVEN'T USED THEIR PRODUCTS AS YET AND DON'T ENDORSE ANY.ALSO NEED A METER FOR AN HW-8.ANY AVAILABLE?TNX! FYI DARYLE BROOKS WB7TNE 73 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From gdguy21 at YAHOO.COM Thu Dec 5 14:22:20 2002 From: gdguy21 at YAHOO.COM (H. Sawyer) Date: Thu Dec 05 12:22:20 2002 MST Subject: HW-100 with intermittent noise on receive Message-ID: This problem has plagued me for many years. The noise sounds like heavy rainfall on a window pane. Somewhat like static crashes. The noise does vary with changing the volume control of the AF gain. When it is there, it seems as if rapidly turning the AF gain control clears it temporarily. I have achieved temporary relief by using a spraying a cleaner into the AF pot. I have replaced V14, no help. The noise seems to be independent from the RF gain control. Green team, your help, please. Thanks, in advance. Howard KO6WL --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From tazzie at LOCALNET.COM Thu Dec 5 15:04:28 2002 From: tazzie at LOCALNET.COM (Joseph W. Lutz) Date: Thu Dec 05 13:04:28 2002 MST Subject: FS: MISC HEATHKIT ITEMS *****UPDATE***** Message-ID: Item [2] has a new owner - thanks for the interest from all. 73, Joe W7LPF "Joseph W. Lutz" wrote: > > Following items available: > > [1] Heathkit HS-24 [Mobile Speaker] - Original Manual. > $25.00 shipped/Conus > > [2] Heathkit HP-13A [Mobile Power Supply] with connecting power > cable. Have Original HP-13 Manual. > $30.00 plus shipping from 15905 > > 73, > Joe W7LPF > ______________________________________________________________ > ForSale-Swap mailing list > FAQ: http://www.nethawk.com/1113/swap/swap.htm > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/forsale-swap > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/faq.htm > Post: mailto:ForSale-Swap at mailman.qth.net ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From w7prv at TELEPORT.COM Thu Dec 5 17:29:19 2002 From: w7prv at TELEPORT.COM (FRED HOLNAGEL) Date: Thu Dec 05 15:29:19 2002 MST Subject: DX-60B Problem Message-ID: Here's the dummy of the day award winner. I picked up the DX-60B at a swap meet a year or so ago.Absolutely mint!!!! Today I put it on the bench, variaced it up to voltage. Went into the tune up procedure.....nothing. Pulled all the tubes and checked them..... nada, zip. Removed the bottom cover and behold, found a plastic bag with a new driver coil and switch wafer in it. Guess what????The old coil ass'y. was missing! Duh! Fred W7PRV P.S. Next time your car won't start................................... ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From murray at MULTI-VOLTI.COM Thu Dec 5 17:55:59 2002 From: murray at MULTI-VOLTI.COM (Multi-Volti) Date: Thu Dec 05 15:55:59 2002 MST Subject: OFF TOPIC PARTS....HW-8? Message-ID: I worked with them industrially, and suspect they don't supply small quantities. Their specialty is custom, but maybe they have 'clone' products. The stuff we used was a special potting epoxy resistant to gasoline and the nearly 100 different secret additives used in fuel formulation...the stuff was about $200/gallon. Murray ----- Original Message ----- From: Daryle Brooks/Wb7Tne To: Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2002 2:18 PM Subject: OFF TOPIC PARTS....HW-8? > HELLO ALL.JUST A NOTE FORWARDING AN EMAIL ADDRESS THAT MIGHT BE OF USE TO ALL > THE GREEN MACHINE OWNERS OUT THERE.HTTP://WWW.MASTERBOND.COM. HAS ALOT OF > EPOXIES FOR ELECTRONICS.HAVEN'T USED THEIR PRODUCTS AS YET AND DON'T ENDORSE > ANY.ALSO NEED A METER FOR AN HW-8.ANY AVAILABLE?TNX! > > FYI > DARYLE BROOKS > WB7TNE > > 73 > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From johnph3 at JUNO.COM Thu Dec 5 18:43:14 2002 From: johnph3 at JUNO.COM (John Phillips) Date: Thu Dec 05 16:43:14 2002 MST Subject: Heath parts: Message-ID: Hello: Anyone have a AM filter for SB-310 part # 404-314. Also need a crystal 22.895. and a original or copy of a manual. Buy or trade Have quite a lot of parts. Thanks John ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From bernard.murphy at SYMPATICO.CA Thu Dec 5 19:46:18 2002 From: bernard.murphy at SYMPATICO.CA (Bernie Murphy) Date: Thu Dec 05 17:46:18 2002 MST Subject: HW-100 with intermittent noise on receive Message-ID: Howard: If you have not already done so, clean the relay contacts. You can pry the lids off the relays without breaking the plastic covers (if you patient and careful). Cut some heavy white bond paper into thin strips and run these strips back and forth over the relay contacts. You should see "gunk" on the paper. There is a whole "religious cult" on how to clean relay contacts so I won't go there. Next, tighten down all the hardware holding down the boards. One suggestion was to even undo the screws, lift the boards carefully and make sure that there is a nice clean ground for the boards. Tighten everything down snug once you are done. Floating ground points can drive you around the bend! Let us know if the above suggestions help solving your problem. 73, Bernie ----- Original Message ----- From: "H. Sawyer" To: Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2002 2:22 PM Subject: HW-100 with intermittent noise on receive > This problem has plagued me for many years. The noise sounds like heavy rainfall on a window pane. Somewhat like static crashes. The noise does vary with changing the volume control of the AF gain. > > When it is there, it seems as if rapidly turning the AF gain control clears it temporarily. I have achieved temporary relief by using a spraying a cleaner into the AF pot. > > I have replaced V14, no help. > > The noise seems to be independent from the RF gain control. > > Green team, your help, please. > > Thanks, in advance. > > Howard > > KO6WL > > > > --------------------------------- > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From Greg at BOWSER.COM Thu Dec 5 20:27:01 2002 From: Greg at BOWSER.COM (Greg@Bowser.com) Date: Thu Dec 05 18:27:01 2002 MST Subject: HW-8 Meter Message-ID: I just read a message that someone was looking for an replacement meter for the HW-8 but in going through my old messages, I must have erased it. Anyway, just was wondering if the meter in the HD-1426 Field Strength Meter would be the same? Perhaps, someone could verify the Heath part number for this meter with that used in the HW-8? And if I remember right, didn't the HW-202 and 2036 have the same meter? I would think that a HD-1426 could be had for around 10 bucks or an junk HW-202 for about 20. Greg W8NGA ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From eric_pierce at SYMPATICO.CA Thu Dec 5 20:37:01 2002 From: eric_pierce at SYMPATICO.CA (Eric Pierce) Date: Thu Dec 05 18:37:01 2002 MST Subject: IG-18 Signal Generator - need identity of Q5, 417-201 / D1 & D2, 57-65 In-Reply-To: <004801c29cb1$7aa87500$3c04a3d0@4373gtj2> Message-ID: I am restoring an IG-18 Signal Generator, and need regular transistor equivalent number of Q5, (heath part 417-201) and the diode equivalent of D1 & D2 (heath part 57-65) I found a heathkit parts list at http://members.tripod.com/~NRWILLIAMSON/index-2.html but it only does not go high enough for either (must be old) In fact, if anyone has the manual for the IG-18, I would be very interested in paying for copy/mail of the calibration, parts list and schematic (all I have is a rather fuzzy schematic from the net). Thanks Eric VA3EP www.thirdpla.net ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From wb8jkr at JUNO.COM Thu Dec 5 21:29:52 2002 From: wb8jkr at JUNO.COM (Mark Graalman WB8JKR) Date: Thu Dec 05 19:29:52 2002 MST Subject: IG-18 Signal Generator - need identity of Q5, 417-201 / D1 & D2, 57-65 Message-ID: Hi Eric, The 417-201 is a 2N3906 and 57-65 in my IG-18 manual are listed as 57-29 and they are 100 piv 100 ma diodes my guess is that 1N914's would probably work. 73, Mark WB8JKR On Thu, 5 Dec 2002 20:37:01 -0500 Eric Pierce writes: > I am restoring an IG-18 Signal Generator, and need regular > transistor > equivalent number of Q5, (heath part 417-201) and the diode > equivalent > of D1 & D2 (heath part 57-65) > > I found a heathkit parts list at > > http://members.tripod.com/~NRWILLIAMSON/index-2.html > > but it only does not go high enough for either (must be old) > > In fact, if anyone has the manual for the IG-18, I would be very > interested in paying for copy/mail of the calibration, parts list > and > schematic (all I have is a rather fuzzy schematic from the net). > > > > Thanks > > Eric VA3EP > www.thirdpla.net > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - > http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > > ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From jfarr at LIVINGSTON.NET Thu Dec 5 22:38:54 2002 From: jfarr at LIVINGSTON.NET (John Farrington) Date: Thu Dec 05 20:38:54 2002 MST Subject: HW-8 Meter Message-ID: At 08:27 PM 12/05/2002 W8NGA wrote on the Heath list: >I just read a message that someone was looking for an replacement meter for >the HW-8 but in going through my old messages, I must have erased >it. Anyway, just was wondering if the meter in the HD-1426 Field Strength >Meter would be the same? Perhaps, someone could verify the Heath part >number for this meter with that used in the HW-8? And if I remember right, >didn't the HW-202 and 2036 have the same meter? They're the same in the field strength meter and the HW-8, part #407-167. The manual says it's 150 uA full scale, and it cost $9.40 on the original Heath replacement parts list. 73 John KE5ZB ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From eric_pierce at SYMPATICO.CA Fri Dec 6 07:21:26 2002 From: eric_pierce at SYMPATICO.CA (Eric Pierce) Date: Fri Dec 06 05:21:26 2002 MST Subject: IG-18 Signal Generator - need identity of Q5, 417-201 / D1 & D2, 57-65 In-Reply-To: <5.1.0.14.0.20021205211305.00a33d90@pop.mindspring.com> Message-ID: Thanks to all that replied. I will share this info to the list, as there are sources here I was not aware of (and the www.google.com ) did not find: The 417-201 is shown as a 2N2906 at: http://www.d8apro.com/heath3.htm The 57-65 is shown as a 1N4002 at: http://home.adelphia.net/~mfergy/SemiRef.htm There is a partial manual on BAMA at: http://bama.sbc.edu/ There is a schematic at: http://www.circuitarchive.co.uk/heath.htm Eric VA3EP ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From BobbyTrip at AOL.COM Fri Dec 6 13:39:28 2002 From: BobbyTrip at AOL.COM (Bob, WB2UJD) Date: Fri Dec 06 11:39:28 2002 MST Subject: HW-100 with intermittent noise on receive Message-ID: This may or may not be your issue, but I had a similar issue with a HW-101. The problem was motorboating which got worse as the unti warmed up and eventually obscured RX audio. The problem was one of the vertically mounted electrolytic capacitors. C304 on the HW-101, which sits nearby V14. Being located near V14 is what makes it go bad, due to heat from V14. The other one of these caps is still good today in my unit. Check this out for a possible cause. Bob, WB2UJD ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From k4oah at MINDSPRING.COM Fri Dec 6 14:44:49 2002 From: k4oah at MINDSPRING.COM (Garey Barrell) Date: Fri Dec 06 12:44:49 2002 MST Subject: IG-18 Signal Generator - need identity of Q5, 417-201 / D1 & D2, 57-65 In-Reply-To: <000001c29d21$ffa748b0$c400a8c0@w2kserver> Message-ID: Eric - I thought I had posted those to the list, but guess not. Anyway, the 417-201 is a 2N(3)906, a generic PNP transistor. Sorry for the error. 73, Garey - K4OAH Atlanta At 07:21 AM 12/6/2002, Eric Pierce wrote: >Thanks to all that replied. I will share this info to the list, as there >are sources here I was not aware of (and the www.google.com ) did not >find: > > >The 417-201 is shown as a 2N2906 at: > http://www.d8apro.com/heath3.htm >The 57-65 is shown as a 1N4002 at: > http://home.adelphia.net/~mfergy/SemiRef.htm >There is a partial manual on BAMA at: > http://bama.sbc.edu/ >There is a schematic at: > http://www.circuitarchive.co.uk/heath.htm > > > >Eric VA3EP > >----------------------------------------------------------- >This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona >----------------------------------------------------------- > >Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH >To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV >Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From mayormike at CI.QUARTZSITE.AZ.US Fri Dec 6 13:11:58 2002 From: mayormike at CI.QUARTZSITE.AZ.US (Mayor Verlyn Michel) Date: Fri Dec 06 11:11:58 2002 MST Subject: Off subject Message-ID: Does anyone have copy of the manuel for the Kenwood TS520se or information on tuning up the transmitter. Please help if possible. mayormike @ci.quartzsite.az.us ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From kd2e at COMCAST.NET Fri Dec 6 17:14:11 2002 From: kd2e at COMCAST.NET (Dave Edwards) Date: Fri Dec 06 15:14:11 2002 MST Subject: Off subject Message-ID: The transmitter??? Tune for max output..thats' all ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mayor Verlyn Michel" To: Sent: Friday, December 06, 2002 1:11 PM Subject: Off subject Does anyone have copy of the manuel for the Kenwood TS520se or information on tuning up the transmitter. Please help if possible. mayormike @ci.quartzsite.az.us ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=ATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From rayfri at NETWORLD.COM Fri Dec 6 19:21:28 2002 From: rayfri at NETWORLD.COM (rayfri) Date: Fri Dec 06 17:21:28 2002 MST Subject: Off subject Message-ID: i can scan the tuning instructions and send them if you want. I have a 520.... wa7itz Mayor Verlyn Michel wrote: > Does anyone have copy of the manuel for the Kenwood TS520se or information on tuning up the transmitter. Please help if possible. mayormike @ci.quartzsite.az.us > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From nb9m at RELIABLE-NET.NET Fri Dec 6 19:59:11 2002 From: nb9m at RELIABLE-NET.NET (Bradley Stone) Date: Fri Dec 06 17:59:11 2002 MST Subject: Electric Radio Forum Up Message-ID: Heathkit Folks: The Electric Radio Forum is up. There are topics for vintage AM, SSB, receivers, transmitters and transceivers. You can also upload pictures of your shack for us all to enjoy. The URL is: www.ermag.com/forum/index.cfm Have Fun! -Brad, NB9M "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." Benjamin Franklin, Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759. ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From apo at KOTINET.COM Sat Dec 7 06:00:25 2002 From: apo at KOTINET.COM (oh8jep) Date: Sat Dec 07 04:00:25 2002 MST Subject: Off subject Message-ID: Hello! Here can be find a lotts of schematics and manuals for many equipments,also for TS520. http://garaje.ya.com/webea8zq/tecnica/tecnica.htm This site is homepage of EA8ZQ so it is in spanish but translated to english con be find here: http://216.239.35.120/translate_c?hl=en&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&langpair=es%7Cen&u=http://garaje.ya.com/webea8zq/tecnica/tecnica.htm&prev=/language_tools I hope that helps! 73 de Aatos OH8JEP http://www.qsl.net/oh8jep ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mayor Verlyn Michel" To: Sent: Friday, December 06, 2002 8:11 PM Subject: Off subject Does anyone have copy of the manuel for the Kenwood TS520se or information on tuning up the transmitter. Please help if possible. mayormike @ci.quartzsite.az.us ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=ATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From apo at KOTINET.COM Sat Dec 7 06:47:52 2002 From: apo at KOTINET.COM (oh8jep) Date: Sat Dec 07 04:47:52 2002 MST Subject: Some info general Message-ID: Hello again! This site is useful I think for everyone,who is searching some kind on shematic for HAM equipment. Download via this Slovakian site is coming from: ftp://ftp.qrz.ru/pub/hamradio/ where can be find a lots of useful informations for many brands of equipments. http://elektronika.host.sk/schemy/HAM.htm Best 73 de Aatos OH8JEP ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From murray at MULTI-VOLTI.COM Fri Dec 6 20:14:43 2002 From: murray at MULTI-VOLTI.COM (Multi-Volti) Date: Fri Dec 06 18:14:43 2002 MST Subject: IG-18 Signal Generator - need identity of Q5, 417-201 / D1 & D2, 57-65 Message-ID: I thought 417-201 had a weird part number, like the complement 417-801. Both were supposed to be industry standard common types of transistors but I don't have a clue where Heath came up with them, and I sure can't remember the number for the '801 it was so weird. Murray ----- Original Message ----- From: Eric Pierce To: Sent: Friday, December 06, 2002 7:21 AM Subject: Re: IG-18 Signal Generator - need identity of Q5, 417-201 / D1 & D2, 57-65 > Thanks to all that replied. I will share this info to the list, as there > are sources here I was not aware of (and the www.google.com ) did not > find: > > > The 417-201 is shown as a 2N2906 at: > http://www.d8apro.com/heath3.htm > The 57-65 is shown as a 1N4002 at: > http://home.adelphia.net/~mfergy/SemiRef.htm > There is a partial manual on BAMA at: > http://bama.sbc.edu/ > There is a schematic at: > http://www.circuitarchive.co.uk/heath.htm > > > > Eric VA3EP > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.391 / Virus Database: 222 - Release Date: 9/19/02 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From murray at MULTI-VOLTI.COM Fri Dec 6 21:01:54 2002 From: murray at MULTI-VOLTI.COM (Multi-Volti) Date: Fri Dec 06 19:01:54 2002 MST Subject: Off subject Message-ID: > The transmitter??? Tune for max output..thats' all Nah - that only works if you have a fluorescent lamp to stick in the final cage as an output indicator. (W3GM trick) Assuming you mean operating tune-up, not alignment, similar to HW-101, SB-102, etc, usually you give a wee bit of drive (watch grid current...might be 2.5 mA max per tube?), then watch the plate current, and 'dip' the plate current, that is, tune the variable plate cap to where the plate current reaches a minimum, helps to watch output power also, which should peak very close to or exactly (many variables) where the current drops a bit (dips). grid current will peak when plate current dips. This may not be enough ...when you find some manual reading material, hoepfully it will make the manual make sense. "Tune" switch on that rig might possibly be reduced power so you don't stress everything. Oh, yeah, you're supposed to do this on a dummy load, not 75m SSB. Murray --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.391 / Virus Database: 222 - Release Date: 9/19/02 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From kd2e at COMCAST.NET Fri Dec 6 21:10:59 2002 From: kd2e at COMCAST.NET (Dave Edwards) Date: Fri Dec 06 19:10:59 2002 MST Subject: Off subject Message-ID: Also same as near everything before 1975 or so...just tune for maximum output. Of course, common sense would dictate that something is wrong if maximum output occurs with the plate knob pointing far from the correct band. ...Dave Multi-Volti wrote: > > >>The transmitter??? Tune for max output..thats' all >> >> > > >Nah - that only works if you have a fluorescent lamp to stick in the final >cage as an output indicator. (W3GM trick) > >Assuming you mean operating tune-up, not alignment, similar to HW-101, >SB-102, etc, usually you give a wee bit of drive (watch grid current...might >be 2.5 mA max per tube?), then watch the plate current, and 'dip' the plate >current, that is, tune the variable plate cap to where the plate current >reaches a minimum, helps to watch output power also, which should peak very >close to or exactly (many variables) where the current drops a bit (dips). > >grid current will peak when plate current dips. > >This may not be enough ...when you find some manual reading material, >hoepfully it will make the manual make sense. > >"Tune" switch on that rig might possibly be reduced power so you don't >stress everything. > >Oh, yeah, you're supposed to do this on a dummy load, not 75m SSB. > > > >Murray > > >--- >Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. >Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). >Version: 6.0.391 / Virus Database: 222 - Release Date: 9/19/02 > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From gzook at YAHOO.COM Sat Dec 7 11:39:04 2002 From: gzook at YAHOO.COM (Glen Zook) Date: Sat Dec 07 09:39:04 2002 MST Subject: Off subject In-Reply-To: <3DF158B3.200@comcast.net> Message-ID: If you want to fry your final tubes, tune this way! The proper method for tuning tube type equipment is the old advance the antenna loading and then "dipping" the plate current using the plate tuning capacitor. You do this until the input to the final amplifier is a whatever power level that is recommended by the manufacturer, or, less if you want to run less power. The grid current for a pair of 6146 tubes is a maximum of 6 mA (3 mA per tube), but they will last much longer if you don't run more than 5 mA (2.5 mA per tube). It is possible to overload the final tubes and get more power output than what they are rated for. Also, if the neutralization is not "right on", maximum output and minimum plate current will not be at the same point, resulting in more power being dissipated by the plates of the tubes, which can result in things from shortened tube life to immediate destruction! A pair of 6146/6146A/8298 tubes has a maximum input on CW of 180 watts, on SSB 170 watts per RCA specifications. On AM phone 135 watts input is the maximum. The 6146B/8298A have approximately 33 percent more power input. However, in most equipment designed for the 6146/6146A/8298 substitution of the 6146B/8298A results in problems. You can see the article in Electric Radio a couple of years ago or else go to http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth or http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco to read this article for free. The same thing with other final amplifier tubes. Each has a maximum power input rating and a maximum plate dissipation rating. For best tube life, you do not want to exceed between 80 and 90 percent of this. You can go to 100 percent, even more, and many amateurs who use the old "boat anchor" equipment like the Apache, DX-100, etc., think that running 180 watts input on AM phone is great. However, the difference in power output and the signal quality received on the other end is, for all practical purposes, nil between 180 watts input and 130 watts input (which puts the 6146 tubes back in the proper operating parameters for AM operation). The life of the tubes will be between 5 and 10 times as long with the lower power. What you have to do is to multiply the plate current on the meter by the plate voltage. However, most, but not all, of the commercial boat anchor transmitters do NOT actually read plate current, but read cathode current. This includes the screen current which must be subtracted from the cathode current to get the plate current. In the case of a pair of 6146 tubes this is normally between 20 and 25 mA. You need to look at the schematic of your transmitter to see if it reads plate or cathode current. For example, if a DX-100 transmitter running a pair of 6146 tubes is properly "dipped" at 225 mA and the plate voltage is 750 volts, then you subtract 25 mA from the reading. This gives a "true" plate current of 200 mA. Multiplying this by 750 volts (0.2 X 750) give a power input (not output!) of 150 watts. considering the normal efficiency of a pair of 6146 tubes, this will result in a power output of about 85 to 90 watts on 80 meters and drop to about 70 to 75 watts on 10 meters. Sometimes, with a good pair of new tubes, you will get 5 to 10 watts more power. But, remember that the guy on the other end won't be able to discern if you are running 85 watts out or 95 watts out. Yes, you can load the transmitter to get 110 watts out on 80 meters. But, if you look at the plate input power you will definitely be beyond the recommended power input for the tube. It will work, for a while! Then, depending on the individual tube(s), they will go "soft" in from a matter of minutes to weeks. It just depends. There are a few transmitters (the Hallicrafters HT-37 comes to mind) that you do tune for maximum output (there is no provision on the meter to read plate current). However, the voltages in the rig are lower than many other rigs and thus you can't exceed the maximum power input for the tubes. But, these rigs are a very small percentage of the boat anchors out there. If there is a plate meter, you "dip" the final to tune it properly. If maximum power does not occur with minimum plate current, then the finals need to be neutralized. However, you still tune for minimum plate current if you don't want to "fry" your tubes. Glen, K9STH --- Dave Edwards wrote: Also same as near everything before 1975 or so...just tune for maximum output. ===== Glen, K9STH Web sites http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From w7prv at TELEPORT.COM Sat Dec 7 12:35:39 2002 From: w7prv at TELEPORT.COM (FRED HOLNAGEL) Date: Sat Dec 07 10:35:39 2002 MST Subject: DX-60 part wanted Message-ID: Well, it seems the "new" part I had was in fact the old damaged part. I need the driver coil and switch or just the single wafer switch that is part of the assembly. The part is the same for both 60 and 60B. Thanks for any help! Fred W7PRV ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From gzook at YAHOO.COM Sat Dec 7 13:47:21 2002 From: gzook at YAHOO.COM (Glen Zook) Date: Sat Dec 07 11:47:21 2002 MST Subject: Off subject In-Reply-To: <001501c29e1c$671816a0$0601a8c0@home> Message-ID: However, the comment that I replied to was that you tune ALL of the pre-1975 equipment, not just the TS-520, for maximum output which is definitely wrong! I did point out that the manuals for some equipment do tell you to tune for "maximum smoke", although those transmitters are in a very definite minority. It has been a while since I have had my hands on a TS-520 and the manual (I did own a TS-520 for a short time that I traded off since I am not a big fan of transceivers, prefer the separate transmitter / receiver combination that allows you to transceive if you need to), so I can't say what the "proper" manual tuning procedure for the TS-520 is. But, to say that you tune all of the boat anchor transmitters for maximum power output will get you into trouble in a hurry! It is possible to over load the finals of almost any tube-type transmitter that is tuned for "maximum smoke" and not for power input within the specifications of the tubes. For me, I definitely tune for input power since I don't like having to "fork over" for replacement amplifier tubes on a regular basis. Other people do like to go for the maximum power output no matter what the effects on their final amplifier tubes. As such, I stand on my previous comments about the proper way to tune tube type transmitters. Glen, K9STH --- Dave Edwards wrote: The original post asked about tuning his TS520. ===== Glen, K9STH Web sites http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From kd2e at COMCAST.NET Sat Dec 7 13:13:54 2002 From: kd2e at COMCAST.NET (Dave Edwards) Date: Sat Dec 07 11:13:54 2002 MST Subject: Off subject Message-ID: ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Edwards" To: "Glen Zook" ; Sent: Saturday, December 07, 2002 12:17 PM Subject: Re: Off subject > Nope, not quite. > The original post asked about tuning his TS520. > True, an old DX100 or even Ranger will allow you to overdrive the finals, or > even tune for maximum spur. > But, per the TS820 manual (same as 520)... > "Turn the MODE swith to CW, turn the METER switch to RF, and set the > stand-by switch to the SEND position. Quickly adjust the PLATE control and > then the LOAD control alternately to peak (maximum meter deflection) the > power output." > So, as I said... peak for maximum output. > ...Dave ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From kd2e at COMCAST.NET Sat Dec 7 13:53:27 2002 From: kd2e at COMCAST.NET (Dave Edwards) Date: Sat Dec 07 11:53:27 2002 MST Subject: Off subject Message-ID: To the original poster on how to tune your TS520.... Go by the book, and tune for maximum output. ...Dave ----- Original Message ----- From: "Glen Zook" To: "Dave Edwards" ; Sent: Saturday, December 07, 2002 1:47 PM Subject: Re: Off subject > However, the comment that I replied to was that you > tune ALL of the pre-1975 equipment, not just the > TS-520, for maximum output which is definitely wrong! > I did point out that the manuals for some equipment do > tell you to tune for "maximum smoke", although those > transmitters are in a very definite minority. > > It has been a while since I have had my hands on a > TS-520 and the manual (I did own a TS-520 for a short > time that I traded off since I am not a big fan of > transceivers, prefer the separate transmitter / > receiver combination that allows you to transceive if > you need to), so I can't say what the "proper" manual > tuning procedure for the TS-520 is. But, to say that > you tune all of the boat anchor transmitters for > maximum power output will get you into trouble in a > hurry! > > It is possible to over load the finals of almost any > tube-type transmitter that is tuned for "maximum > smoke" and not for power input within the > specifications of the tubes. > > For me, I definitely tune for input power since I > don't like having to "fork over" for replacement > amplifier tubes on a regular basis. Other people do > like to go for the maximum power output no matter what > the effects on their final amplifier tubes. > > As such, I stand on my previous comments about the > proper way to tune tube type transmitters. > > Glen, K9STH > > > --- Dave Edwards wrote: > > The original post asked about tuning his TS520. > > ===== > Glen, K9STH > > Web sites > > http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth > http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco > > __________________________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. > http://mailplus.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From radiorepair at MINDSPRING.COM Sat Dec 7 17:27:23 2002 From: radiorepair at MINDSPRING.COM (Malcolm Leonard) Date: Sat Dec 07 15:27:23 2002 MST Subject: Need 100 KHZ crystal for HD20 Message-ID: A member of this list kindly sent me a crystal for the HD 20,but it arrived via USPS in a completely destroyed,flat as a pancake condition. So,my search is on again.Anybody got one for the HD 20 that they can bear to part with? Thanks, Malcolm Leonard ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From hk165 at YAHOO.COM Sat Dec 7 15:45:54 2002 From: hk165 at YAHOO.COM (BILL CALL) Date: Sat Dec 07 13:45:54 2002 MST Subject: Off Topic Message-ID: Does anyone have a need for an New 500 watt Variac. Its on Ebay. Item # 1943046944. Here is a link. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1943046944 Good luck, Bill kf6wxj --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From k4oah at MINDSPRING.COM Sat Dec 7 16:16:46 2002 From: k4oah at MINDSPRING.COM (Garey Barrell) Date: Sat Dec 07 14:16:46 2002 MST Subject: Off subject In-Reply-To: <20021207184721.2620.qmail@web40208.mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: No-one has mentioned the downside of "lightly loaded" pentode or beam power stages. The screen current will increase, even to destruction. Drake also says to "tune for maximum output", and running at reduced loading will melt screens in 6JB6's. The correct way to reduce the power output to increase tube life is to tune for maximum (or tube specifications if less) and then reduce drive to lower the output. 73, Garey - K4OAH Atlanta At 01:47 PM 12/7/2002, Glen Zook wrote: >However, the comment that I replied to was that you >tune ALL of the pre-1975 equipment, not just the >TS-520, for maximum output which is definitely wrong! >I did point out that the manuals for some equipment do >tell you to tune for "maximum smoke", although those >transmitters are in a very definite minority. snip >>><<< ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From rjett1 at EARTHLINK.NET Sat Dec 7 15:21:28 2002 From: rjett1 at EARTHLINK.NET (Robert H. Jett) Date: Sat Dec 07 13:21:28 2002 MST Subject: HW-101 Message-ID: Hello All, I have just purchased an HW-101 transceiver and I need to find a manual and a schematic for it, copied off bama site but still need a complete manual or a copy of one. If one or a copy of one is for sale please email me direct and quote me the price. Thanks in advance. 73's Robert H. Jett K?YBN k0ybn at earthlink.net 2:20 PM Saturday, December 07, 2002 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From KenMar at DOT1WEB.COM Sat Dec 7 16:45:16 2002 From: KenMar at DOT1WEB.COM (Ken Simpson, W8EK) Date: Sat Dec 07 14:45:16 2002 MST Subject: Heath HD-15 phone patch in original box, plus Heath Manuals FS Message-ID: For Sale: Heath HD-15 phone patch, with original box. This is the unit with the VU meter on the left and 3 knobs that match the SB series to the middle and right. Low or high Z output to the transmitter. In its original box, in good shape. Includes paper work for $ 40. ORIGINAL Heath manuals. These are the manuals only. They are all originals, and not copies. HM-102 RF Power meter (HF wattmeter) - 1970 - Check marks in about half of the book. Schematic is part of book. $ 13 HM-2102 VHF Wattmeter - 1972 A few check marks, but book looks almost new. Schematic in book. $ 15 SA-1480 - coax switch - 1979 Pictorials only $ 3 HW-12 A, 75 m SSB transceiver - 1966 Some check marks, schematic part of manual. $ 15 These are original manuals only. Prices do not include shipping from Florida. Thanks. 73, Ken, W8EK Ken Simpson E-mail to W8EK at fdt.net or W8EK at arrl.net Voice Phone (352) 732-8400 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From w0qni at JUNO.COM Sat Dec 7 22:24:23 2002 From: w0qni at JUNO.COM (The Heathkit Junkie) Date: Sat Dec 07 20:24:23 2002 MST Subject: SB-1000 Message-ID: Happy Heath Holidays to all: A fellow ham WB7OYL, Eric has a problem. He has a basket case SB-1000. He is looking for the band switch or waffers for the switch. Can anyone help?? His e-mail is ebourlet at gte.net. Thanks, and a great holiday to all. (o) (o) 00ooo---ooo00 ~~~~~~ 73 - BILL - W?QNI "THE HEATHKIT JUNKIE" ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From gzook at YAHOO.COM Sun Dec 8 01:19:04 2002 From: gzook at YAHOO.COM (Glen Zook) Date: Sat Dec 07 23:19:04 2002 MST Subject: HG-10 VFO dial drums Message-ID: I have had several requests for the Heath HG-10 VFO dials in addition to the ones for the Apache and Mohawk which I already have available and for the Cheyenne and Comanche which are now in process. Therefore, if someone has a relatively complete (but cracked, etc.) dial drum for the HG-10 series who would be willing to send it to me for the purposes of preparing the artwork, I will return the dial drum along with a new drum for the privilege of using yours for the model. It may take a couple of weeks, or so, before I can get the artwork done. However, since I have been able to do the other dials, I don't see any problems with the HG-10. Also, if there are any other similar dials that people need, and if I can reproduce the artwork, let me know and I'll see if I can do the work. However, I definitely will need an original dial to work from. Glen, K9STH ===== Glen, K9STH Web sites http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From bcarling at CFL.RR.COM Sun Dec 8 05:39:33 2002 From: bcarling at CFL.RR.COM (Brian Carling) Date: Sun Dec 08 03:39:33 2002 MST Subject: New RF Mica Capacitors 2500 volts Message-ID: New Sangamo postage stamp style mica capacitors. Brown with round solder terminals. Two types available: 0.001 uF = 1000 pF at 2500 Volts DC. 0.00033 uF = 330 pF at 2500 Volts DC. Excellent. $2.50 each or 10 for $20.00 plus postage. E-mail me to arrange purchase ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From w7prv at TELEPORT.COM Sun Dec 8 10:46:39 2002 From: w7prv at TELEPORT.COM (FRED HOLNAGEL) Date: Sun Dec 08 08:46:39 2002 MST Subject: HG-10 VFO Message-ID: HG-10 VFO for sale ebay item 1942943217 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From neilsmorr at HOTMAIL.COM Sun Dec 8 12:15:43 2002 From: neilsmorr at HOTMAIL.COM (Neil Morrison) Date: Sun Dec 08 10:15:43 2002 MST Subject: [heathkit] Heathkit lists {01} Message-ID: heath at listserv.tempe.gov ----- Original Message ----- From: wayne To: heathkit List Member Sent: Sunday, December 08, 2002 5:39 AM Subject: [heathkit] Heathkit lists {01} Hello, Does anyone know of any active Heathkit users lists? Wayne, NM3B ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From gdguy21 at YAHOO.COM Sun Dec 8 12:47:53 2002 From: gdguy21 at YAHOO.COM (H. Sawyer) Date: Sun Dec 08 10:47:53 2002 MST Subject: HW-100 with intermittent noise on receive Message-ID: Thanks to everyone for their thoughtful replies. I replaced the AF gain pot and all is quiet. Seasons greetings to all. Howard KO6WL __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From bugmarx at EV1.NET Sun Dec 8 12:52:28 2002 From: bugmarx at EV1.NET (Carl C. Miller) Date: Sun Dec 08 10:52:28 2002 MST Subject: Reciever Alignment Message-ID: Hello All, I've noticed on some older receivers after alignment that the ends of the bands will be dead on, such as the BC band 550 and 1650 will be correct, but when tuning to the middle of the bands, the frequencies will be off maybe a few kcs high or low. What causes this and what could one do to correct it? Thanks, Carl KA5KAB ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From bugmarx at EV1.NET Sun Dec 8 13:21:45 2002 From: bugmarx at EV1.NET (Carl C. Miller) Date: Sun Dec 08 11:21:45 2002 MST Subject: HW- 101 VFO Problem Resolved Message-ID: Hello All, Back some time ago I posted on the list concerning a problem with the VFO in my HW- 101. The problem was sudden frequency jumps after warm up. I finally got around to pulling the VFO and began trying to find the problem. After reading over the Heath service bulletins I found that on some units the VFO trimmers located on the side of the variable capacitor were being unscrewed in the normal alignment process to the point that insufficient pressure was being exerted on the plates of the trimmer so that they would shift easily and cause frequency hopping. Sure enough, the trimmers on mine were unscrewed quite a bit, and all I had to do was barely touch them and the VFO would jump frequencies. The fix was removing C-947 and replacing it with a 47pf NPO cap. The original was a 56pf NPO. After substituting the cap and re-alignment of the VFO the trimmers screws keep better pressure on the trimmer plates and don't allow them to shift so easily. So far this has cleared up the problem. Thanks to everyone who offered their advice. 73's, Carl KA5KAB ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From rayfri at NETWORLD.COM Sun Dec 8 13:31:35 2002 From: rayfri at NETWORLD.COM (rayfri) Date: Sun Dec 08 11:31:35 2002 MST Subject: Off subject Message-ID: Repeat: If the person looking for tuning instructions for the ts 520 is still looking, let me know... I run a ts 520. I have the manual... and it's a great rig. wa7itz Multi-Volti wrote: > > The transmitter??? Tune for max output..thats' all > > Nah - that only works if you have a fluorescent lamp to stick in the final > cage as an output indicator. (W3GM trick) > > Assuming you mean operating tune-up, not alignment, similar to HW-101, > SB-102, etc, usually you give a wee bit of drive (watch grid current...might > be 2.5 mA max per tube?), then watch the plate current, and 'dip' the plate > current, that is, tune the variable plate cap to where the plate current > reaches a minimum, helps to watch output power also, which should peak very > close to or exactly (many variables) where the current drops a bit (dips). > > grid current will peak when plate current dips. > > This may not be enough ...when you find some manual reading material, > hoepfully it will make the manual make sense. > > "Tune" switch on that rig might possibly be reduced power so you don't > stress everything. > > Oh, yeah, you're supposed to do this on a dummy load, not 75m SSB. > > Murray > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.391 / Virus Database: 222 - Release Date: 9/19/02 > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From ggammon at BCGROUP.NET Sat Dec 7 21:58:32 2002 From: ggammon at BCGROUP.NET (Gareth Gammon) Date: Sat Dec 07 19:58:32 2002 MST Subject: Off topic tuning TS-520 Message-ID: I bought my 520 in '75 and it is still my main rig. What follows is the by the book method. Don't forget the dummy load 1. Set band switch to desired band 2. Set mode switch to tune 3. Set meter switch to ALC 4. Set Plate control to somewhere close to band switch setting 5. Move the Send /Rec switch to Send and adjust Drive control for max meter reading. 6. Set meter switch to IP 7. Again move Send/rec to Send and adjust Plate control for max DIP in plate current. 8. Set Mode switch to CW and Meter switch to RF. 9. If you have key plugged in be sure the VOX/MAN switch is in the VOX position. 10. Either use whatever provisions your key or keyer has for tuning or move the SEND/REC switch to SEND and alternately adjust the LOAD and PLATE control for max output on the meter. Note that the SEND/REC switch will not work if you have a key plugged in and the mode switch is set for CW. 11. Move the meter switch back to IP, key the xmtr and check that the plate current is 200ma. This is Kenwood's method and it has worked well for me. I have never replaced the finals and I still qet 100 or so watts out. 73 This Gareth Gammon Fort St. James, B.C. VE7CGG ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From k4oah at MINDSPRING.COM Sat Dec 7 22:02:06 2002 From: k4oah at MINDSPRING.COM (Garey Barrell) Date: Sat Dec 07 20:02:06 2002 MST Subject: Off subject In-Reply-To: Message-ID: I guess we're into a matter of semantics now... I don't see the difference between - "Adjust PLATE for plate current dip and adjust LOAD for maximum power out. Do this alternately until there is no further increase in power output." - AND - "tune for maximum output" assuming RF TUNE, PLATE and TUNE are the operative controls, and the final is properly neutralized. Actually, Drake later issued a change saying to keep final plate current to a maximum of 340 mA, presumably to comply with FCC regulations regarding purity of emissions. Certainly a small fan to exhaust the hot air away from the final compartment will go a long way to increase the life of final tubes, regardless. None of which has anything to do with my original statement that running a final at reduced plate loading results in increased screen current which applies to both 6JB6's and 6146's! 73, Garey - K4OAH Atlanta At 06:12 PM 12/7/2002, Gerald C. Lemay wrote: >I'm looking at the T-4XC manual. On page 3-1 and continuing on page 3-5 the >proper tuning procedure is described. Adjust PLATE for plate current dip and >adjust LOAD for maximum power out. Do this alternately until there is no >further increase in power output. It doesn't simply state to adjust both >PLATE and LOAD for maximum power out. Doing so will exceed the plate power >dissipation of the 6JB6A's. Sure it's possible to much more than 120 watts >out but your finals won't last too long at that rate. The plate dissipation >rating of those tubes is only 17.5 watts. I don't know about 6146's but I >suspect they could probably take much more of a beating because they're >transmitting tubes. > >-----Original Message----- >From: Heathkit Owners and Collectors List >[mailto:HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV]On Behalf Of Garey Barrell >Sent: Saturday, December 07, 2002 4:17 PM >To: HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV >Subject: Re: Off subject > > >No-one has mentioned the downside of "lightly loaded" pentode or beam power >stages. > >The screen current will increase, even to destruction. > >Drake also says to "tune for maximum output", and running at reduced >loading will melt screens in 6JB6's. > >The correct way to reduce the power output to increase tube life is to tune >for maximum (or tube specifications if less) and then reduce drive to lower >the output. > >73, Garey - K4OAH >Atlanta > >At 01:47 PM 12/7/2002, Glen Zook wrote: > >However, the comment that I replied to was that you > >tune ALL of the pre-1975 equipment, not just the > >TS-520, for maximum output which is definitely wrong! > >I did point out that the manuals for some equipment do > >tell you to tune for "maximum smoke", although those > >transmitters are in a very definite minority. > >snip >>><<< ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From pmarkavage at JUNO.COM Sat Dec 7 22:44:16 2002 From: pmarkavage at JUNO.COM (Peter A Markavage) Date: Sat Dec 07 20:44:16 2002 MST Subject: tuning a final, dip and load Message-ID: Unfortunately Dave you failed to mention the some the previous paragraphs in the manual: Meter switch to ALC, mode switch to tune, stand-by switch to send, and peak the ALC reading with the drive control; then turn the meter switch to IP, leave the mode switch in tune, stand-by switch to send, and quickly adjust the plate control to dip the plate current (this adjustment allows for getting the plate tank circuit at resonance without putting the tubes at risk); then put mode switch to CW (CW position, final tubes will draw full plate current; Kenwood quote: "Do not transmit with the tubes out of resonance for more than 10 seconds"), meter switch to RF, stand-by switch to send, and quickly adjust plate and load....etc. Tuning these rigs for maximum output, without first bringing the final tank circuit to resonance, can lead you to premature final tube or component failure. Dip and load is always a safe way to tune a transmitter final. Pete, WA2CWA On Sat, 7 Dec 2002 13:13:54 -0500 Dave Edwards writes: > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Dave Edwards" > To: "Glen Zook" ; > Sent: Saturday, December 07, 2002 12:17 PM > Subject: Re: Off subject > > > > Nope, not quite. > > The original post asked about tuning his TS520. > > True, an old DX100 or even Ranger will allow you to overdrive the > finals, > or > > even tune for maximum spur. > > But, per the TS820 manual (same as 520)... > > "Turn the MODE swith to CW, turn the METER switch to RF, and set > the > > stand-by switch to the SEND position. Quickly adjust the PLATE > control and > > then the LOAD control alternately to peak (maximum meter > deflection) the > > power output." > > So, as I said... peak for maximum output. > > ...Dave > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - > http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > > ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From w1id at FCGNETWORKS.NET Sat Dec 7 18:12:04 2002 From: w1id at FCGNETWORKS.NET (Gerald C. Lemay) Date: Sat Dec 07 16:12:04 2002 MST Subject: Off subject In-Reply-To: <5.1.0.14.0.20021207161200.00a36b80@pop.mindspring.com> Message-ID: I'm looking at the T-4XC manual. On page 3-1 and continuing on page 3-5 the proper tuning procedure is described. Adjust PLATE for plate current dip and adjust LOAD for maximum power out. Do this alternately until there is no further increase in power output. It doesn't simply state to adjust both PLATE and LOAD for maximum power out. Doing so will exceed the plate power dissipation of the 6JB6A's. Sure it's possible to much more than 120 watts out but your finals won't last too long at that rate. The plate dissipation rating of those tubes is only 17.5 watts. I don't know about 6146's but I suspect they could probably take much more of a beating because they're transmitting tubes. -----Original Message----- From: Heathkit Owners and Collectors List [mailto:HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV]On Behalf Of Garey Barrell Sent: Saturday, December 07, 2002 4:17 PM To: HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Subject: Re: Off subject No-one has mentioned the downside of "lightly loaded" pentode or beam power stages. The screen current will increase, even to destruction. Drake also says to "tune for maximum output", and running at reduced loading will melt screens in 6JB6's. The correct way to reduce the power output to increase tube life is to tune for maximum (or tube specifications if less) and then reduce drive to lower the output. 73, Garey - K4OAH Atlanta At 01:47 PM 12/7/2002, Glen Zook wrote: >However, the comment that I replied to was that you >tune ALL of the pre-1975 equipment, not just the >TS-520, for maximum output which is definitely wrong! >I did point out that the manuals for some equipment do >tell you to tune for "maximum smoke", although those >transmitters are in a very definite minority. snip >>><<< ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From ARDUJENSKI at AOL.COM Sun Dec 8 12:27:22 2002 From: ARDUJENSKI at AOL.COM (Alan KB7MBI) Date: Sun Dec 08 10:27:22 2002 MST Subject: IT-28? Message-ID: I am looking for a capacitor checker that will both check the capacitor and read it's value. Will the IT-28 do a good job on this or do you have another recommendation? This is for boat anchor servicing (home use only). Alan KB7MBI in Woodinville, WA FISTS 5702 Proud member of ARRL ___ ___ . . . . . . ___ ___ DIT DIT ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From maytag at EN-TEL.NET Sun Dec 8 15:17:01 2002 From: maytag at EN-TEL.NET (W.A. Strong) Date: Sun Dec 08 13:17:01 2002 MST Subject: Transistor need / Message-ID: Can any one help in locating a 2cs1308 .. Al I know about it is it was in a TV HV circuit. cross ref or supply would be very helpful. bill maytag at en-tel.net --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.404 / Virus Database: 228 - Release Date: 10/15/2002 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From k8tp at ATTBI.COM Sun Dec 8 15:51:16 2002 From: k8tp at ATTBI.COM (Terry Perdue) Date: Sun Dec 08 13:51:16 2002 MST Subject: Unbuilt Heathkits - solderability of parts Message-ID: I picked up an unbuilt resistance substitution box for a few bucks a while back, and decided to build it. I was disappointed to find that even though the components looked fine, nothing wanted to take solder. It was particularly disappointing, because the manual had you install all of the resistors and then solder. (I might have been able to scrape the leads and lugs if I had known beforehand.) Even the heavy bus wire, which looked shiny, must have had a film on it. The parts dad still been in their unopened envelopes. I'm curious - have those of you who have given in to temptation to build an old kit found this to be a common problem? ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From murray at MULTI-VOLTI.COM Sun Dec 8 13:49:15 2002 From: murray at MULTI-VOLTI.COM (Multi-Volti) Date: Sun Dec 08 11:49:15 2002 MST Subject: SB-1000 switch stuff Message-ID: The old Ameritron AL-80 (no letter suffix) is the basis for the SB-1000. Whoever owns Ameritron now can sell you a complete switch (no choice of this piece or that). I heard it's somewhere around $60-65. Just say it's for an AL-80. I never heard of them asking for a s/n but if they di I'd play dumb and say I was calling from work and didn't know I needed it to order parts. Don't mention it's for a Heath amp because some mfr's don't appreciate inventorying parts for other than their intended purpose...they try to predict how many are needed. Murray --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.391 / Virus Database: 222 - Release Date: 9/19/02 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From neilsmorr at HOTMAIL.COM Sun Dec 8 18:00:38 2002 From: neilsmorr at HOTMAIL.COM (Neil Morrison) Date: Sun Dec 08 16:00:38 2002 MST Subject: IT-28? Message-ID: FWIW, I'd use a digital multimeter for value. Add to that something like a 100K pot fed from a 500 V DC supply, to reform and check for voltage ratings. Feed from the tap on the pot to make sure the cap is OK for voltage. Neil ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan KB7MBI" > I am looking for a capacitor checker that will both check the capacitor and > read it's value. Will the IT-28 do a good job on this or do you have another > recommendation? This is for boat anchor servicing (home use only). > > Alan KB7MBI in Woodinville, WA > FISTS 5702 Proud member of ARRL > ___ ___ . . . . . . ___ ___ DIT DIT ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From gswynar at DURHAM.NET Sun Dec 8 18:45:58 2002 From: gswynar at DURHAM.NET (Eddy Swynar) Date: Sun Dec 08 16:45:58 2002 MST Subject: Unbuilt Heathkits - solderability of parts Message-ID: Terry, I've found this to be true of any old parts that have tinned wire leads, especially those big old carbon resistors that LOOK like they're very "solder ready", but actually aren't---unless you scrape the leads with a knife first. I didn't know it before, but I guess tin & lead---as solder---oxidize, too, over time. ~73~ Eddy VE3CUI - VE3XZ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Terry Perdue" To: Sent: Sunday, December 08, 2002 3:51 PM Subject: Unbuilt Heathkits - solderability of parts > I picked up an unbuilt resistance substitution box for a few bucks a while > back, and decided to build it. I was disappointed to find that even though > the components looked fine, nothing wanted to take solder. It was > particularly disappointing, because the manual had you install all of the > resistors and then solder. (I might have been able to scrape the leads and > lugs if I had known beforehand.) Even the heavy bus wire, which looked > shiny, must have had a film on it. The parts dad still been in their > unopened envelopes. I'm curious - have those of you who have given in to > temptation to build an old kit found this to be a common problem? > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From gzook at YAHOO.COM Sun Dec 8 19:20:00 2002 From: gzook at YAHOO.COM (Glen Zook) Date: Sun Dec 08 17:20:00 2002 MST Subject: Reciever Alignment In-Reply-To: <003f01c29ee2$93bc8bc0$f5cbdacf@pavilion> Message-ID: There is very little that you can do. If you were to adjust the variable capacitor on the oscillator for one band, then all of the other bands will be affected as well, not always in the direction that you desire. The dials of these older receivers were designed for an "average" of components. However, with various tolerances coming into effect, there were definitely differences. You need to look at the insides of a Collins PTO to see what they did to get linearity over just 1 MHz (in most models, some covered less). There are all sorts of mechanical adjustments made to get the oscillator to track properly. Especially on the general coverage receivers, they were not designed to be frequency standards. You just got close with the dial and used a secondary standard (like a 100 KHz calibrator) to make sure that you stayed within the band. Glen, K9STH --- "Carl C. Miller" wrote: I've noticed on some older receivers after alignment that the ends of the bands will be dead on, such as the BC band 550 and 1650 will be correct, but when tuning to the middle of the bands, the frequencies will be off maybe a few kcs high or low. What causes this and what could one do to correct it? ===== Glen, K9STH Web sites http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From neilsmorr at HOTMAIL.COM Sun Dec 8 20:29:34 2002 From: neilsmorr at HOTMAIL.COM (Neil Morrison) Date: Sun Dec 08 18:29:34 2002 MST Subject: Unbuilt Heathkits - solderability of parts Message-ID: Fine emery cloth for the leads, and some ScotchBrite for the PC boards is pretty effective. Neil ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eddy Swynar" > Terry, > > I've found this to be true of any old parts that have tinned wire leads, > especially those big old carbon resistors that LOOK like they're very > "solder ready", but actually aren't---unless you scrape the leads with a > knife first. > > I didn't know it before, but I guess tin & lead---as solder---oxidize, too, > over time. > > ~73~ Eddy VE3CUI - VE3XZ ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From radiorepair at MINDSPRING.COM Mon Dec 9 00:34:03 2002 From: radiorepair at MINDSPRING.COM (Malcolm Leonard) Date: Sun Dec 08 22:34:03 2002 MST Subject: Unbuilt Heathkits - solderability of parts Message-ID: It can most definitely be a problem in antique radio repair.Of course,not all solder is created equal.Some Radio Shack solder is not the best,although I do have some recently purchased .030 that works fine. I have encountered maddening solderability problems in old radios and test gear and some sets in particular exhibit such problems everywhere throughout the set. My approach to these is to clean the to-be -soldered lugs with denatured (stronger than medical) alcohol followed by a buffing with fine sandpaper(# 400)wet and dry type should do the trick. Malcolm Leonard ----- Original Message ----- From: "Terry Perdue" To: Sent: Sunday, December 08, 2002 12:51 PM Subject: Unbuilt Heathkits - solderability of parts > I picked up an unbuilt resistance substitution box for a few bucks a while > back, and decided to build it. I was disappointed to find that even though > the components looked fine, nothing wanted to take solder. It was > particularly disappointing, because the manual had you install all of the > resistors and then solder. (I might have been able to scrape the leads and > lugs if I had known beforehand.) Even the heavy bus wire, which looked > shiny, must have had a film on it. The parts dad still been in their > unopened envelopes. I'm curious - have those of you who have given in to > temptation to build an old kit found this to be a common problem? > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From wfaris at INEBRASKA.COM Sun Dec 8 21:34:45 2002 From: wfaris at INEBRASKA.COM (Wayne L. Faris) Date: Sun Dec 08 19:34:45 2002 MST Subject: [heathkit] Heathkit lists {01} Message-ID: Try this one. http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/heathkit Wayne L. Faris, KE?BZZ Neil Morrison wrote: > heath at listserv.tempe.gov > ----- Original Message ----- > From: wayne > To: heathkit List Member > Sent: Sunday, December 08, 2002 5:39 AM > Subject: [heathkit] Heathkit lists {01} > > Hello, > > Does anyone know of any active Heathkit users lists? > > Wayne, NM3B > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From ARDUJENSKI at AOL.COM Mon Dec 9 09:48:51 2002 From: ARDUJENSKI at AOL.COM (Alan KB7MBI) Date: Mon Dec 09 07:48:51 2002 MST Subject: C3 vs IT-28 Message-ID: Is one better than the other performance-wise? I was wondering which one I should be looking for. Not sure the difference betwee the *C* and the *IT* series Alan KB7MBI in Woodinville, WA FISTS 5702 Proud member of ARRL ___ ___ . . . . . . ___ ___ DIT DIT ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From Scott.Freeberg at GUIDANT.COM Mon Dec 9 09:49:34 2002 From: Scott.Freeberg at GUIDANT.COM (Freeberg, Scott (STP)) Date: Mon Dec 09 07:49:34 2002 MST Subject: IT-28? Message-ID: Hi Alan, Yes, the IT-28 will be great for boat anchor servicing. It does not give a precision capacitance measurement but will be fine for what we are doing. The little green eye is fine for determining leakage. The tester will also work out good for cap reforming since you can slowly step the voltage up, and dwell, while watching the green eye. I have an IT-11 and its been a good performer. 73, Scott WA9WFA ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From k4oah at MINDSPRING.COM Mon Dec 9 10:43:05 2002 From: k4oah at MINDSPRING.COM (Garey Barrell) Date: Mon Dec 09 08:43:05 2002 MST Subject: Unbuilt Heathkits - solderability of parts In-Reply-To: <003e01c29f44$9680a140$7e90ba3f@oemcomputer> Message-ID: Terry - At NASA in the 60's we had a device that was like small ice tongs, (flat metal in the shape of a letter "U") with half of a "Pink Pearl" eraser taped with double-sticky tape to each end. Wow, harder to describe than I thought! Anyway, leads were clamped between the two pieces of eraser and then drawn out. Two passes made them clean as new and easily solderable. A Pink Pearl was also used to clean the gold plating _completely off_ of each pad before soldering. The gold was not to be soldered to, only to protect the traces from corrosion. 73, Garey - K4OAH Atlanta >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Terry Perdue" >To: >Sent: Sunday, December 08, 2002 12:51 PM >Subject: Unbuilt Heathkits - solderability of parts > > > > I picked up an unbuilt resistance substitution box for a few bucks a while > > back, and decided to build it. I was disappointed to find that even though > > the components looked fine, nothing wanted to take solder. It was > > particularly disappointing, because the manual had you install all of the > > resistors and then solder. (I might have been able to scrape the leads and > > lugs if I had known beforehand.) Even the heavy bus wire, which looked > > shiny, must have had a film on it. The parts dad still been in their > > unopened envelopes. I'm curious - have those of you who have given in to > > temptation to build an old kit found this to be a common problem? ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From jfarr at LIVINGSTON.NET Mon Dec 9 14:30:43 2002 From: jfarr at LIVINGSTON.NET (John Farrington) Date: Mon Dec 09 12:30:43 2002 MST Subject: Parts needed: are TCE/RCA SK-series transistors still around? Message-ID: For a Heathkit I need a NPN/PNP complimentary transistor pair: 417-926 & 417-956, which are MPSU06 and MPSU56, which cross to a NTE-188 & NTE-189 pair, or a NTE-49 & NTE-50 pair. The problem is that NTE has discontinued the NTE-188 and NTE-49, so half of those complimentary pairs are no longer available. Can anyone suggest a currently produced substitute NPN/PNP pair? I haven't looked for RCA's SK series for a while; now it seems that while I was asleep the SK line of replacement components was acquired by Thomson Consumer Electronics, but the only information I can find is a news item saying: "TCE has done very little with the SK line since acquiring it, except for renaming it the TCE SK Series. They have never even established a website, nor have they produced a recent cross reference book." Does anyone know if there are online distributors for the SK series, or parts houses in the Houston-Dallas TX area? The RCA parts distributor that was here for nearly 50 years has closed, as has the best independent parts store. I get the feeling that soon there won't be any individual components available, and would-be tinkerers will be regarded with suspicion. Thanks. John KE5ZB ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From wb8jkr at JUNO.COM Mon Dec 9 16:19:06 2002 From: wb8jkr at JUNO.COM (Mark Graalman WB8JKR) Date: Mon Dec 09 14:19:06 2002 MST Subject: VTVM probe Message-ID: Still looking for a switchable DC/AC ohms probe for the Heath IM-18 style VTVM. Thanks, Mark WB8JKR ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From noelg.page at SYMPATICO.CA Mon Dec 9 16:49:14 2002 From: noelg.page at SYMPATICO.CA (Noel Page) Date: Mon Dec 09 14:49:14 2002 MST Subject: Parts needed: are TCE/RCA SK-series transistors still around? Message-ID: I cannot help with SK parts BUT This web address lists generic cross references to EGC parts. http://www.flippers.com/X-Ref-ECG.html Info. supplied without warranty ! Noel Page John Farrington wrote: > For a Heathkit I need a NPN/PNP complimentary transistor pair: > > 417-926 & 417-956, which are MPSU06 and MPSU56, which cross to a > NTE-188 & NTE-189 pair, or a NTE-49 & NTE-50 pair. > > The problem is that NTE has discontinued the NTE-188 and NTE-49, so > half of those complimentary pairs are no longer available. Can > anyone suggest a currently produced substitute NPN/PNP pair? > > I haven't looked for RCA's SK series for a while; now it seems that > while I was asleep the SK line of replacement components was acquired > by Thomson Consumer Electronics, but the only information I can find > is a news item saying: > > "TCE has done very little with the SK line since acquiring it, except > for renaming it the TCE SK Series. They have never even established > a website, nor have they produced a recent cross reference book." > > Does anyone know if there are online distributors for the SK series, > or parts houses in the Houston-Dallas TX area? The RCA parts > distributor that was here for nearly 50 years has closed, as has the > best independent parts store. I get the feeling that soon there won't > be any individual components available, and would-be tinkerers will > be regarded with suspicion. > > Thanks. > > John KE5ZB > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From eric_pierce at SYMPATICO.CA Mon Dec 9 17:03:57 2002 From: eric_pierce at SYMPATICO.CA (Eric Pierce) Date: Mon Dec 09 15:03:57 2002 MST Subject: I thought that I had seen everything on ebay.... In-Reply-To: <5.1.0.14.1.20021209130556.00a01ec0@mail.livingston.net> Message-ID: Wonder if someone will actually buy this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1944367847 :-) Eric VA3EP ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From BIJ001 at MOTOROLA.COM Mon Dec 9 16:10:07 2002 From: BIJ001 at MOTOROLA.COM (Jacobi Ilan-BIJ001) Date: Mon Dec 09 14:10:07 2002 MST Subject: COLLINS for Sale ! Message-ID: COLLINS FOR SALE ! KWM2A TRANSCEIVER. Ex Israeli Military intelligence Service. Fair condition. Works good ! NO PS . Price: Best offer. ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From BIJ001 at MOTOROLA.COM Mon Dec 9 16:13:14 2002 From: BIJ001 at MOTOROLA.COM (Jacobi Ilan-BIJ001) Date: Mon Dec 09 14:13:14 2002 MST Subject: Excellent general Coverage HF RX for Sale ! Message-ID: FOR SALE ! MOTOROLA MICOM1 HF General coverage receiver. Mint Condition. Excellent professional Radio ! Price: 600$ Please mail me for more information. Ilan. ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From BIJ001 at MOTOROLA.COM Mon Dec 9 16:35:24 2002 From: BIJ001 at MOTOROLA.COM (Jacobi Ilan-BIJ001) Date: Mon Dec 09 14:35:24 2002 MST Subject: COLLINS for Sale ! Message-ID: COLLINS FOR SALE ! KWM2A TRANSCEIVER. Ex Israeli Military intelligence Service. Pretty Good condition. Works great ! I'm keeping the P.S. Price: Best offer. Would love to trade for a 30L-1 amplifier instead. Ilan, 4X6MU. ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From gzook at YAHOO.COM Mon Dec 9 17:09:24 2002 From: gzook at YAHOO.COM (Glen Zook) Date: Mon Dec 09 15:09:24 2002 MST Subject: I thought that I had seen everything on ebay.... In-Reply-To: <000301c29fce$df381870$c400a8c0@w2kserver> Message-ID: Probably! Glen, K9STH --- Eric Pierce wrote: Wonder if someone will actually buy this: ===== Glen, K9STH Web sites http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From BIJ001 at MOTOROLA.COM Mon Dec 9 19:10:35 2002 From: BIJ001 at MOTOROLA.COM (Jacobi Ilan-BIJ001) Date: Mon Dec 09 17:10:35 2002 MST Subject: Excellent general Coverage HF RX for Sale ! Message-ID: I was talking about the MICOM Motorola Receiver only. Thanks for the product review. Ilan, 4X6MU. -----Original Message----- From: WA2KBZ at aol.com [mailto:WA2KBZ at aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2002 1:47 AM To: BIJ001 at motorola.com; HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Subject: Re: Excellent general Coverage HF RX for Sale ! This is a top quality HF transceiver as I recall. Unless it has T setion missing. The MICOM line had superb filters, very high stability beyond any ham set (10 Hz, -20 to +50 C, except first 12 chan ver. MICOM was 20 Hz, -30 to +60 C). MICOM -S is synth. 2-18 MHz and 2-30 MHz versions, Micom -X is free access (program from front panel) 2-30 MHZ. Best MARS/marine/CAP and supplemental Ham radio around. Least expensive ver. sold for $1800, Micom-X for $5000 or so. Anytime you see one (or its Triton-HF clone) for a few hundred its a terrific bargain. Far outclasses KWM-2 and any Kenwood type radio in rcvr desense, intermod, adj chan selectivity, stability, 3 IM, and Xmt is 125 watts but with mild compression has talk power of a normal 250 watt unit. I have seen hams pass them up as they did not know what they were (like sort of like a MOCOM-70 with a dash mount front panel). Thought I would take this op. to tell fellow GB'ers about this great unit as the Ham Fest season is upon! u! s. 73 Karl Retired Chief HF Consultant of Motorola ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From pratt.family at VERIZON.NET Tue Dec 10 00:38:06 2002 From: pratt.family at VERIZON.NET (Jim & Brenda Pratt) Date: Mon Dec 09 22:38:06 2002 MST Subject: I thought that I had seen everything on ebay.... In-Reply-To: <000301c29fce$df381870$c400a8c0@w2kserver> Message-ID: Hahahahahahahahahaha!!! Folks! Now I have seen everything.... I am sure someone from the shallow end of the gene pool will just have to have this one.. Cheers! Jim K7QI -----Original Message----- From: Heathkit Owners and Collectors List [mailto:HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV]On Behalf Of Eric Pierce Sent: Monday, December 09, 2002 2:04 PM To: HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Subject: I thought that I had seen everything on ebay.... Wonder if someone will actually buy this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1944367847 :-) Eric VA3EP ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From aekjrs at COMCAST.NET Mon Dec 9 20:08:40 2002 From: aekjrs at COMCAST.NET (Jim S.) Date: Mon Dec 09 18:08:40 2002 MST Subject: DX-40 Insignia Message-ID: Hello, I'm looking for the plastic Heathkit insignia that's on the DX-40 front panel. If someone has a junker or parts radio, I'd like to buy that little chrome plastic piece. Thanks de Jim - K4AEK ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From christrask at EARTHLINK.NET Mon Dec 9 20:25:49 2002 From: christrask at EARTHLINK.NET (Chris Trask) Date: Mon Dec 09 18:25:49 2002 MST Subject: I thought that I had seen everything on ebay.... Message-ID: ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eric Pierce" To: Sent: Monday, December 09, 2002 3:03 PM Subject: I thought that I had seen everything on ebay.... > Wonder if someone will actually buy this: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1944367847 > > :-) > > Eric VA3EP > I wonder what sort of shipping container they'll use to mail it. :{b Chris ,----------------------. High Performance Mixers and / What's all this \ Amplifiers for RF Communications / extinct stuff, anyhow? / \ _______,--------------' Chris Trask / N7ZWY _ |/ Principal Engineer oo\ Sonoran Radio Research (__)\ _ P.O. Box 25240 \ \ .' `. Tempe, Arizona 85285-5240 \ \ / \ \ '" \ IEEE Member #40274515 . ( ) \ '-| )__| :. \ Email: christrask at earthlink.net | | | | \ '. http://www.home.earthlink.net/~christrask c__; c__; '-..'>.__ Graphics by Loek Frederiks ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From w0akg at AEROSURF.NET Tue Dec 10 07:23:11 2002 From: w0akg at AEROSURF.NET (Martin Tippin) Date: Tue Dec 10 05:23:11 2002 MST Subject: REF. I've seen everything. Message-ID: I have the original carton for a Heatkit SB-220. any takers for $50.00? hi hi Martin L Tippin W?AKG 140 Monarch Lane Branson, Mo 65616 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From wb8jpj at ADELPHIA.NET Tue Dec 10 07:54:47 2002 From: wb8jpj at ADELPHIA.NET (Dwight D. Smith Sr.) Date: Tue Dec 10 05:54:47 2002 MST Subject: I thought I had seen everything on ebay...... Message-ID: I met a man just a few weeks ago and his wife collects empty boxes. Maybe she will want it! Dwight ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From wb8jpj at ADELPHIA.NET Tue Dec 10 08:41:46 2002 From: wb8jpj at ADELPHIA.NET (Dwight D. Smith Sr.) Date: Tue Dec 10 06:41:46 2002 MST Subject: Empty Boxes Message-ID: How about $75.00 for my empty HW-101 box? Any takers? No I think I will hold on to it, who knows, in 10 years it may be worth $750.00. Dwight ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From radiorepair at MINDSPRING.COM Tue Dec 10 13:28:18 2002 From: radiorepair at MINDSPRING.COM (Malcolm Leonard) Date: Tue Dec 10 11:28:18 2002 MST Subject: Why are so many people quitting this list? Message-ID: Seriously speaking,anybody got any ideas as to why we have this sudden flurry of people opting out of this list?This list has been very good to me and I can't find anything seriously wrong with it. Malcolm Leonard ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From angerli at ATTBI.COM Tue Dec 10 09:55:36 2002 From: angerli at ATTBI.COM (Sandy Gerli, AC1Y/G5CPJ) Date: Tue Dec 10 07:55:36 2002 MST Subject: REF.: I've Seen Everything... Message-ID: Hi, gang, You know, years ago (early '80s) while I was working at the ARRL, there was a thread of Ham-Ads that would occasionally turn up selling "Original Cartons" for all manner of gear. We got a laugh out of that then; some poor wags actually bought them! What comes around, goes around, I guess! 73, Sandy -- >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Sandy Gerli, AC1Y/G5CPJ 500 Country Club Road Avon, CT 06001-2406 USA e-mail: angerli at attbi.com Telephone: 1-860-675-5566 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Boatanchors are Ham Radio's living heritage! Restore something...anything...as long as it has tubes! Sure beats booze, and you can get up afterwards... IF you stay away from the B-plus... ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From wb9iog at REVEALED.NET Tue Dec 10 11:44:12 2002 From: wb9iog at REVEALED.NET (MIKE SOUHRADA) Date: Tue Dec 10 09:44:12 2002 MST Subject: Why are so many people quitting this list? Message-ID: Malcolm Leonard wrote: > Seriously speaking,anybody got any ideas as to why we have this sudden flurry of people opting out of this list?This list has been very good to me and I can't find anything seriously wrong with it. Malcolm Leonard How can you tell? Might be a problem with Tempe.Gov as I was dumped by that server on the boatanchor list because their server was getting bounced messages sent to me. Never got a reply back from the manager after my inquiry. At the same time I WAS receiving the Heath messages from the same site?? Someone had spoofed my name and was sending out a GAY message and I never figgured out how that was done our how many were sent. I'm using mailwasher to eliminate spam and it seems that it would be too easy to block the wrong site the way spam is being distributed today. Really getting terrible@! So possibly the tempe.gov site is being used by spammers and then dumped by users?? Mike Iowa ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From keith.harvey at SYMPATICO.CA Tue Dec 10 11:49:23 2002 From: keith.harvey at SYMPATICO.CA (Keith Harvey) Date: Tue Dec 10 09:49:23 2002 MST Subject: Malcolms question Message-ID: Malcolm.. I suspect that at this time of the year many members "unsubscribe" for the time they will be away for the winter. Thats what I have to do so that my e-mail in basket doesn't load up for a couple of months. Retrieving e-mail via celfone while "on the road" can be costly! 73 Keith VA3KRV ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From keith.hunt at SFCC.EDU Tue Dec 10 11:51:48 2002 From: keith.hunt at SFCC.EDU (Hunt, Keith) Date: Tue Dec 10 09:51:48 2002 MST Subject: Cap Voltage Message-ID: Got another question for the list,In the HW12A I am rebuilding has 6 values of mica caps...HK# 20-96, 20-102, 20-112, 20-131, 20- 122, and 20- 127... Does anyone know the voltage? Thanks as always! Keith ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From ekotkie at EZL.COM Tue Dec 10 12:25:55 2002 From: ekotkie at EZL.COM (Ed Kotkiewicz) Date: Tue Dec 10 10:25:55 2002 MST Subject: Why are so many people quitting this list? Message-ID: Malcolm Leonard wrote: > Seriously speaking,anybody got any ideas as to why we have this sudden flurry of people opting out of this list?This list has been very good to me and I can't find anything seriously wrong with it. > Malcolm Leonard EK> Malcolm, I think it is a seasonal thing what with the holidays. I think Dave has seen this over the years so I wouldn't be too alarmed. It is a great list with a lot of helpful folks. Ed ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From rayfri at NETWORLD.COM Tue Dec 10 11:17:46 2002 From: rayfri at NETWORLD.COM (rayfri) Date: Tue Dec 10 09:17:46 2002 MST Subject: I thought that I had seen everything on ebay.... Message-ID: Now, I know that P.T. Barnum said that one is born every minute... but even HE wouldnt believe that someone would go for this one..... However, since I'm a betting man... I'll bet that someone will. It seems there gets to be less and less intelligence all the time..... Jim & Brenda Pratt wrote: > Hahahahahahahahahaha!!! Folks! Now I have seen everything.... I am sure > someone from the shallow end of the gene pool will just have to have this > one.. > > Cheers! > Jim K7QI > > -----Original Message----- > From: Heathkit Owners and Collectors List > [mailto:HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV]On Behalf Of Eric Pierce > Sent: Monday, December 09, 2002 2:04 PM > To: HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Subject: I thought that I had seen everything on ebay.... > > Wonder if someone will actually buy this: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1944367847 > > :-) > > Eric VA3EP > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From rayfri at NETWORLD.COM Tue Dec 10 11:20:58 2002 From: rayfri at NETWORLD.COM (rayfri) Date: Tue Dec 10 09:20:58 2002 MST Subject: REF. I've seen everything. Message-ID: I have the original power plug from a heathkit... not the whole plug and wire... just the plug that went into the wall outlet... I also have some of the packing cardboard inserts that went in a heathkit box to hold the parts steady. any interest? (tongue firmly planted in cheek) Martin Tippin wrote: > I have the original carton for a Heatkit SB-220. any takers for $50.00? hi hi > Martin L Tippin W?AKG > 140 Monarch Lane > Branson, Mo 65616 > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From rayfri at NETWORLD.COM Tue Dec 10 11:23:58 2002 From: rayfri at NETWORLD.COM (rayfri) Date: Tue Dec 10 09:23:58 2002 MST Subject: REF.: I've Seen Everything... Message-ID: Sandy: Try selling that to your home insurance company if the house catches fire and the boxes are lost... "But Mr. Agent... they boxes were priceless, I should get a huge settlement for some burned up cardboard" "Sandy Gerli, AC1Y/G5CPJ" wrote: > Hi, gang, > > You know, years ago (early '80s) while I was working at the ARRL, there > was a thread of Ham-Ads that would occasionally turn up selling > "Original Cartons" for all manner of gear. We got a laugh out of that > then; some poor wags actually bought them! > > What comes around, goes around, I guess! > > 73, > > Sandy > > -- > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> > Sandy Gerli, AC1Y/G5CPJ > 500 Country Club Road > Avon, CT 06001-2406 USA > e-mail: angerli at attbi.com > Telephone: 1-860-675-5566 > <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< > Boatanchors are Ham Radio's living heritage! > Restore something...anything...as long as it has tubes! > Sure beats booze, and you can get up afterwards... > IF you stay away from the B-plus... > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From wn2sqc at JUNO.COM Tue Dec 10 12:01:20 2002 From: wn2sqc at JUNO.COM (Ken Dupuis Wn2Sqc) Date: Tue Dec 10 10:01:20 2002 MST Subject: REF.: I've Seen Everything... Message-ID: It seems funny to me also but I've received higher prices on ebay with old radios in original cartons. I have an Ameritron amp listed on QRZ and one guy who is interested asked that question first, "you got the original boxes". Remember, they laughed and called it Sewards Folly, and look what Alaska is worth now, you just never know, Ken On Tue, 10 Dec 2002 09:55:36 -0500 "Sandy Gerli, AC1Y/G5CPJ" writes: > Hi, gang, > > You know, years ago (early '80s) while I was working at the ARRL, > there > was a thread of Ham-Ads that would occasionally turn up selling > "Original Cartons" for all manner of gear. We got a laugh out of > that > then; some poor wags actually bought them! > > What comes around, goes around, I guess! > > 73, > > Sandy > > -- > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> > Sandy Gerli, AC1Y/G5CPJ > 500 Country Club Road > Avon, CT 06001-2406 USA > e-mail: angerli at attbi.com > Telephone: 1-860-675-5566 > <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< > Boatanchors are Ham Radio's living heritage! > Restore something...anything...as long as it has tubes! > Sure beats booze, and you can get up afterwards... > IF you stay away from the B-plus... > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - > http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > > ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From e.j.forwood at JUNO.COM Tue Dec 10 12:04:43 2002 From: e.j.forwood at JUNO.COM (E. Jerold Forwood) Date: Tue Dec 10 10:04:43 2002 MST Subject: I thought that I had seen everything on ebay.... Message-ID: Keep on laughing, but check back in 5 days. You may be able to watch someone laugh all the way to the bank! Just remember what P. T. Barnum said. There are 3600 minutes in 5 days! 73's de Jerry, K?EJF On Mon, 9 Dec 2002 21:38:06 -0800 Jim & Brenda Pratt writes: > Hahahahahahahahahaha!!! Folks! Now I have seen everything.... I am > sure > someone from the shallow end of the gene pool will just have to have > this > one.. > > Cheers! > Jim K7QI > > -----Original Message----- > From: Heathkit Owners and Collectors List > [mailto:HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV]On Behalf Of Eric Pierce > Sent: Monday, December 09, 2002 2:04 PM > To: HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Subject: I thought that I had seen everything on ebay.... > > > Wonder if someone will actually buy this: > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1944367847 > > > :-) > > > > Eric VA3EP > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - > http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - > http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > > E. Jerold (Jerry) Forwood ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From wn3vaw at FYI.NET Tue Dec 10 13:19:31 2002 From: wn3vaw at FYI.NET (Ron Notarius WN3VAW) Date: Tue Dec 10 11:19:31 2002 MST Subject: REF.: I've Seen Everything... Message-ID: Well... In the mid-80's, I worked in a (now defunct) ham store here in Pittsburgh. Bought a TS-430S we'd taken in on trade (that's a long story in & of itself). When I placed the order with Kenwood for the Owners & Service Manual and some other odds 'n' ends we didn't normally stock, I actually did order the "factory shipping" box, the styrofoam inserts, even the plastic cover it normally came with. At the time, it only cost about $10 or so. Kenwood put everything inside the box I ordered, then put that inside a larger box. Now the Kenwood folks thought I was nutz (I am, which is also another story) and a lot of people had some fun with it, but let's face it, when you're packing equipment up to ship or otherwise transport, having this stuff around is real handy! 73, ron wn3vaw "You used up all the glue ON PURPOSE!" In Memory of Shep K2ORS (SK) and 10:15 PM on WOR 710 AM ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sandy Gerli, AC1Y/G5CPJ" To: Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2002 9:55 AM Subject: REF.: I've Seen Everything... Hi, gang, You know, years ago (early '80s) while I was working at the ARRL, there was a thread of Ham-Ads that would occasionally turn up selling "Original Cartons" for all manner of gear. We got a laugh out of that then; some poor wags actually bought them! What comes around, goes around, I guess! 73, Sandy -- >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Sandy Gerli, AC1Y/G5CPJ 500 Country Club Road Avon, CT 06001-2406 USA e-mail: angerli at attbi.com Telephone: 1-860-675-5566 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Boatanchors are Ham Radio's living heritage! Restore something...anything...as long as it has tubes! Sure beats booze, and you can get up afterwards... IF you stay away from the B-plus... ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From neilsmorr at HOTMAIL.COM Tue Dec 10 14:10:02 2002 From: neilsmorr at HOTMAIL.COM (Neil Morrison) Date: Tue Dec 10 12:10:02 2002 MST Subject: REF.: I've Seen Everything... Message-ID: People actually buy empty Radio Shack Color Computer cartons, so ...! Neil ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sandy Gerli, AC1Y/G5CPJ" > Hi, gang, > > You know, years ago (early '80s) while I was working at the ARRL, there > was a thread of Ham-Ads that would occasionally turn up selling > "Original Cartons" for all manner of gear. We got a laugh out of that > then; some poor wags actually bought them! > > What comes around, goes around, I guess! > > 73, > > Sandy ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From soundimp at POBOX.COM Tue Dec 10 18:28:21 2002 From: soundimp at POBOX.COM (Bob Peters) Date: Tue Dec 10 16:28:21 2002 MST Subject: I thought that I had seen everything on ebay.... In-Reply-To: Message-ID: I hope it does I have an original Collins 75S1 box with all packing materials Should bring big bucks if the heath sells.... Bob K1JNN At 09:38 PM 12/9/02 -0800, Jim & Brenda Pratt wrote: >Hahahahahahahahahaha!!! Folks! Now I have seen everything.... I am sure >someone from the shallow end of the gene pool will just have to have this >one.. > >Cheers! >Jim K7QI > >-----Original Message----- >From: Heathkit Owners and Collectors List >[mailto:HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV]On Behalf Of Eric Pierce >Sent: Monday, December 09, 2002 2:04 PM >To: HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV >Subject: I thought that I had seen everything on ebay.... > > >Wonder if someone will actually buy this: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1944367847 > > >:-) > > > >Eric VA3EP > >----------------------------------------------------------- >This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona >----------------------------------------------------------- > >Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH >To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV >Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > >----------------------------------------------------------- >This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona >----------------------------------------------------------- > >Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH >To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV >Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From crandall at EE.NET Tue Dec 10 20:45:23 2002 From: crandall at EE.NET (Rob) Date: Tue Dec 10 18:45:23 2002 MST Subject: Greetings all and O-5 questions Message-ID: Hello all I am new to the Heathkit group ,lifestyle and ham radio in general.I recently aquired a O-5 oscilliscope. I was wondering if you guys know anything about them. Is it useful for ham stuff or is it strictly a view piece? Any guidance you can help me with would be great. I also have been fascinated by tube rigs for a long time. I just bought(yet to arrive) a HW-101 w/ power supply and speaker. It will be a welcome addition to my shack. Anyhow Hello to all and I hope I can someday contribute to all the knowledge that presides here. 73 Rob W8CRZ ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From hiddenhills at SURFMORE.NET Tue Dec 10 22:38:33 2002 From: hiddenhills at SURFMORE.NET (Robert Keeble) Date: Tue Dec 10 20:38:33 2002 MST Subject: SB-200 Questions Message-ID: Hello group, I recently acquired and SB -200 and it was shipped parcel. Arrived fine but the 572-b s were wrapped and stored on top of the fan and must have taken a lick and bent the blades down and I didn't notice it until I fired it up. Opened it back up to straighten the fan out and discharged the anode clip of the tubes to chassis like the book said. Really got a big pop when I did and an immediate black spot the size of a quarter at the lower side of the glass bulb and a smaller one on the other tube. It seems like it may have damage the 572 tubes because after that incident, I can only load it up to about 250 watts and was able to reach 600 before that. Also show no plate current at all at idle (exciter at minimum) and the book says the reading should be 90 ma. After adjusting tune and load for max reading out, I can increase exciter to max (100 w) and then retune the drive and load for max. Finally retune the load control to keep plate within 500 ma range. All the while, the grid reading is way down on the low side of the scale never getting over about a fifth of the way up the white scale. Also, both of the 572 s plates begin to glow red to orange after less than a minute! I see similar results when using my Icom 746 or my SB-401 to excite the amp. (The amp also has the soft key installed) I am thinking I need to replace the tubes but before I shed a c-note, I thought I would ask for some advice! Thanks in advance for any wisdom that you all can share. Maybe I qualify for the "Stupid Ham Trick" award for ruining my tubes! Bob, KG4NVX ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From cjs004 at ATTBI.COM Tue Dec 10 22:50:20 2002 From: cjs004 at ATTBI.COM (John Schmitz) Date: Tue Dec 10 20:50:20 2002 MST Subject: Discolored Front PAnel Message-ID: Anybody know how to reverse the discoloration problem that occurs on some front panels? I have an IG-1275 Lin/Log Gen and an IM-2420 Counter which have front panels that have yellowed. The font panels are plastic and I suspect that Ultraviolet light from sun light or something causes them to yellow but I really don't know what causes this. Any ideas how to reverse it? John R. Schmitz ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From gzook at YAHOO.COM Wed Dec 11 00:27:24 2002 From: gzook at YAHOO.COM (Glen Zook) Date: Tue Dec 10 22:27:24 2002 MST Subject: Equipment and cabinets for sale Message-ID: To save bandwidth, I have posted some various equipment including Heath for sale on http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco The equipment is the 7th link from the top and there are some restored cabinets on the 2nd link from the bottom. Glen, K9STH ===== Glen, K9STH Web sites http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From rkaeding at HEATHKIT.COM Wed Dec 11 08:40:15 2002 From: rkaeding at HEATHKIT.COM (Randy Kaeding) Date: Wed Dec 11 06:40:15 2002 MST Subject: Heathkit in movie Message-ID: Maybe some others of you have already noticed this, but I just watched the movie "The Last Stop" that I taped from HBO. In one scene, plain as day, is a Heathkit DX-100. To the right of it looked like a National receiver. Anyone else see this? Randy, K8TMK "One of the Hams (still) at Heathkit" ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From cybergeezer74 at HOTMAIL.COM Wed Dec 11 09:14:57 2002 From: cybergeezer74 at HOTMAIL.COM (CyberGeezer) Date: Wed Dec 11 07:14:57 2002 MST Subject: Greetings all and O-5 questions Message-ID: ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rob" > I am new to the Heathkit group ,lifestyle > and ham radio in general. ... Welcome OM! > I just bought(yet to arrive) a HW-101 > w/ power supply and speaker. ... I have one in front of me now!! If you'd like I'll send you scans of an article that was in CQ Magazine around a year ago titled "Restoring the HW-101". 73 de W2GERry ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From mkx at SYMPATICO.CA Wed Dec 11 11:14:46 2002 From: mkx at SYMPATICO.CA (M. Kassay) Date: Wed Dec 11 09:14:46 2002 MST Subject: Heathkit wanted ! Message-ID: WANTED ! Heathkit Weather Station ID-4001 or 5001 series - working or not Heathkit Rain Gauge - working or not Heathkit brown desk mic HDP-121 style If you have anything that might interest me, pls send me an Email. 73 Mike Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ! ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From hamiller at BTECHDESIGN.COM Wed Dec 11 12:22:23 2002 From: hamiller at BTECHDESIGN.COM (H.A.Miller) Date: Wed Dec 11 10:22:23 2002 MST Subject: sb201 manual Message-ID: I have just acquired a SB201 amp. Can anybody furnish one? H.A.Miller, W5BWA, 5812 Hiawatha Dr., Alexandria, LA 71301 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From k4hca at ALLTEL.NET Wed Dec 11 16:22:56 2002 From: k4hca at ALLTEL.NET (Harold Hairston) Date: Wed Dec 11 14:22:56 2002 MST Subject: Why are so many people quitting this list? Message-ID: Just one person's observation; it seems that much of the posts in recent month's have nothing to do with Heath matters. Harold ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From Wb2fou at AOL.COM Wed Dec 11 17:56:49 2002 From: Wb2fou at AOL.COM (Marty Wb2Fou) Date: Wed Dec 11 15:56:49 2002 MST Subject: item for sale Message-ID: heath dolby fm module ad-1504 . 15 plus shipping . ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From wb9hgz at charlottesville.net Wed Dec 11 18:27:47 2002 From: wb9hgz at charlottesville.net (Paul K. Dean) Date: Wed Dec 11 16:27:47 2002 MST Subject: Why are so many people quitting this list? In-Reply-To: <3DF7ACB0.798922D7@alltel.net> Message-ID: Harold and list members - Your observation is correct. In fact, I have a batch of about 12 "empty box" messages that I need to release to the list. Thought I'd hold them a bit until the activity slowed down some. Bottom line here is that when I volunteered for the moderator's job, Dave and I discussed whether we should institute a "Heathkit only" policy. Dave felt that it would be good to allow for a more broad subject base. Therefore, as long as the posts are radio or electronics related and not offensive, we generally let them through. (You note that I often construe that fairly loosely, i.e. the "empty box" thread.) If you, the list members, are put off by what I will call "chatter", please feel free to let me know (privately, off list). If there is a consensus that the current policies are a bit too lenient in terms of topic coverage, I'll discuss it with Dave and we could perhaps narrow it a bit. I understand that some of the threads do get a bit lengthy and sometimes offer no real content. It's a balancing act, indeed! Thanks, all! At 04:22 PM 12/11/02 -0500, you wrote: >Just one person's observation; it seems that much of the posts in recent month's have nothing to do with Heath matters. > >Harold > >----------------------------------------------------------- >This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona >----------------------------------------------------------- > >Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH >To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV >Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From GROSSMANCR at AOL.COM Wed Dec 11 19:13:15 2002 From: GROSSMANCR at AOL.COM (Chuck Grossman) Date: Wed Dec 11 17:13:15 2002 MST Subject: Manuals for sale Message-ID: I have several Heathkit manuals for sale. Best offer for each. GC - 1A Mohican Communications Receiver. GW - 30 Hand Held Citizen's Band Transceiver XP - 2 Power Pack for GC - 1A Receiver All are in good condition. Chuck ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From wb9hgz at charlottesville.net Wed Dec 11 19:26:51 2002 From: wb9hgz at charlottesville.net (Paul K. Dean) Date: Wed Dec 11 17:26:51 2002 MST Subject: Warning - incoming! Message-ID: Anyone who is tired of the "empty box" thread, just delete the next 11 messages! Fair warning given. :) ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From neilsmorr at HOTMAIL.COM Tue Dec 10 20:23:20 2002 From: neilsmorr at HOTMAIL.COM (Neil Morrison) Date: Tue Dec 10 18:23:20 2002 MST Subject: I thought that I had seen everything on ebay.... Message-ID: All the old junk we got our granny to get rid of now turns up on "Antiques Road Show". An old Apple I sold for $1100 on eBay. Unbuilt Heaths in original box sell for $$$$$$. Even the old Heath and Radio Shack catalos which were free sell for about $10 each. Hell, I paid a few bucks for an Allied catalogue from the 50's. Don't laugh boys, lest the laugh be on you. Neil ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Peters" > I hope it does I have an original Collins 75S1 box with all packing materials > Should bring big bucks if the heath sells.... > > Bob K1JNN ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From neilsmorr at HOTMAIL.COM Tue Dec 10 20:24:10 2002 From: neilsmorr at HOTMAIL.COM (Neil Morrison) Date: Tue Dec 10 18:24:10 2002 MST Subject: I thought that I had seen everything on ebay.... Message-ID: All the old junk we got our granny to get rid of now turns up on "Antiques Road Show". An old Apple I sold for $1100 on eBay. Unbuilt Heaths in original box sell for $$$$$$. Even the old Heath and Radio Shack catalogs which were free sell for about $10 each. Hell, I paid a few bucks for an Allied catalogue from the 50's. Don't laugh boys, lest the laugh be on you. Neil ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Peters" > I hope it does I have an original Collins 75S1 box with all packing materials > Should bring big bucks if the heath sells.... > > Bob K1JNN ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From milton at FERGUSON.NET Tue Dec 10 20:43:23 2002 From: milton at FERGUSON.NET (Milton Ferguson) Date: Tue Dec 10 18:43:23 2002 MST Subject: REF.: I've Seen Everything... Message-ID: Re :original packaging: I don't understand all the comments deriding interest in original boxes. I'm sure most members, and especially collectors, would prefer an item to be in its original packaging (if available). Within reason, the packaging enhances the value of the item. Thus, obtaining an (empty) original box for an item to be sold is understandable. This is particularly true for unbuilt kits and "restored" kits. 73s Milt. Ferguson ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From rayfri at NETWORLD.COM Tue Dec 10 21:06:26 2002 From: rayfri at NETWORLD.COM (rayfri) Date: Tue Dec 10 19:06:26 2002 MST Subject: REF.: I've Seen Everything... Message-ID: Damn!! I threw out my color computer box when I took the thing to the local goodwill store.... If I'd known people were buying the boxes, I'd have put it up for sale and given the computer to whoever bought the box.... Neil Morrison wrote: > People actually buy empty Radio Shack Color Computer cartons, so ...! > > Neil > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Sandy Gerli, AC1Y/G5CPJ" > > > Hi, gang, > > > > You know, years ago (early '80s) while I was working at the ARRL, > there > > was a thread of Ham-Ads that would occasionally turn up selling > > "Original Cartons" for all manner of gear. We got a laugh out of > that > > then; some poor wags actually bought them! > > > > What comes around, goes around, I guess! > > > > 73, > > > > Sandy > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From rayfri at NETWORLD.COM Tue Dec 10 21:07:14 2002 From: rayfri at NETWORLD.COM (rayfri) Date: Tue Dec 10 19:07:14 2002 MST Subject: I thought that I had seen everything on ebay.... Message-ID: bob: how much for just the styrofoam pieces in the box? HI HI Bob Peters wrote: > I hope it does I have an original Collins 75S1 box with all packing materials > Should bring big bucks if the heath sells.... > > Bob K1JNN > > At 09:38 PM 12/9/02 -0800, Jim & Brenda Pratt wrote: > >Hahahahahahahahahaha!!! Folks! Now I have seen everything.... I am sure > >someone from the shallow end of the gene pool will just have to have this > >one.. > > > >Cheers! > >Jim K7QI > > > >-----Original Message----- > >From: Heathkit Owners and Collectors List > >[mailto:HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV]On Behalf Of Eric Pierce > >Sent: Monday, December 09, 2002 2:04 PM > >To: HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > >Subject: I thought that I had seen everything on ebay.... > > > > > >Wonder if someone will actually buy this: > > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1944367847 > > > > > >:-) > > > > > > > >Eric VA3EP > > > >----------------------------------------------------------- > >This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > >----------------------------------------------------------- > > > >Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > >To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > >Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > > > >----------------------------------------------------------- > >This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > >----------------------------------------------------------- > > > >Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > >To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > >Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From w7prv at TELEPORT.COM Tue Dec 10 21:19:49 2002 From: w7prv at TELEPORT.COM (FRED HOLNAGEL) Date: Tue Dec 10 19:19:49 2002 MST Subject: Empty Boxes Message-ID: Re:Empty boxes. Alright you guys. How many Kenwood, Icom, Yaesu, boxes do you have on shelves or in the attic taking up space. Why are you saving them? I had two identical Coleman lanterns, brand new. I listed them on the same date 10 minutes apart with reference to see other auction. The one with the box brought $55.00 more. I hope someone has the right empty boxes offered soon as I have one more lantern! BTW, ever watch 'Antiques Road Show?" I'll pay or trade for an empty Kenwood TS 520S box. Fred W7PRV ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From n7rk at COX.NET Tue Dec 10 21:54:50 2002 From: n7rk at COX.NET (David Hollander) Date: Tue Dec 10 19:54:50 2002 MST Subject: I thought that I had seen everything on ebay.... Message-ID: If you think this is crazy and you want to see big bucks spent on boxes, look at the Lionel and American Flyer train collectors. Some of them will pay more for the box than the piece that goes in the box even if the ends are falling off (provided the ends are still with the box since that identifies it). Lionel collectors have even gone as far as reproducing boxes marked for a particular piece. On older trains, they are worth considerably more when in the original box. Old Star wars figures are worth a lot if they are unopened. Poor kid-his parents wouldn't let him play with his toys! same with matchbox cars (how many kids kept the boxes?) Although this one is a bit far fetched, stuff goes for more when in the original boxes or packaging. But as far as an this particular Heathkit and it's collectability...who cares?? Dave N7RK -- *********************************************************** Dave N7RK http://members.cox.net/n7rk Phoenix, Arizona *DXCC Honor Roll* *WAZ#23 - 75 Meter SSB* ex-XE2/N7RK, N7RK/ZB2, VK2ERK, ZM0AJN, WB6NRK, WN6IWX Boatanchor Collector Extraordinaire preferring Hallicrafters, National and what ever else looks interesting! ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From kevin_ward at JUNO.COM Tue Dec 10 17:55:03 2002 From: kevin_ward at JUNO.COM (Kevin J Ward) Date: Tue Dec 10 15:55:03 2002 MST Subject: . . . seen everything. Message-ID: Hey rayfri - Is it the large, black plastic, two-prong plug that holds two 3AG fuses? If yes, I bid two bucks, postpaid. Nix on the cardboard. Kevin N2IE ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From w1id at FCGNETWORKS.NET Wed Dec 11 12:52:52 2002 From: w1id at FCGNETWORKS.NET (Gerald C. Lemay) Date: Wed Dec 11 10:52:52 2002 MST Subject: REF.: I've Seen Everything... In-Reply-To: <20021210.120121.4364.0.wn2sqc@juno.com> Message-ID: That's what I think. Someone is going to buy the box in order to resell it along with a rig. The listing will then go something "...with original box!". It sure is funny but when you look at the bid prices, they're always much higher when the "original" box comes with the item. > It seems funny to me also but I've received higher prices on ebay with > old radios in original cartons. I have an Ameritron amp listed on QRZ > and one guy who is interested asked that question first, "you got the > original boxes". Remember, they laughed and called it Sewards Folly, and > look what Alaska is worth now, you just never know, Ken > > On Tue, 10 Dec 2002 09:55:36 -0500 "Sandy Gerli, AC1Y/G5CPJ" > writes: >> Hi, gang, >> >> You know, years ago (early '80s) while I was working at the ARRL, >> there >> was a thread of Ham-Ads that would occasionally turn up selling >> "Original Cartons" for all manner of gear. We got a laugh out of that >> then; some poor wags actually bought them! >> >> What comes around, goes around, I guess! >> >> 73, >> >> Sandy >> >> -- >> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> Sandy Gerli, AC1Y/G5CPJ >> 500 Country Club Road >> Avon, CT 06001-2406 USA >> e-mail: angerli at attbi.com >> Telephone: 1-860-675-5566 >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< >> Boatanchors are Ham Radio's living heritage! >> Restore something...anything...as long as it has tubes! >> Sure beats booze, and you can get up afterwards... >> IF you stay away from the B-plus... >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Subscription control - >> http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH >> To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV >> Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html >> >> > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From e.j.forwood at JUNO.COM Wed Dec 11 18:29:50 2002 From: e.j.forwood at JUNO.COM (E. Jerold Forwood) Date: Wed Dec 11 16:29:50 2002 MST Subject: REF.: I've Seen Everything... Message-ID: All you have to do is: 1) take a picture of them. 2) Show, by virtue of your receipt, that you were stupid enough to pay the price you say you did. 3) Ask your agent for a quote on the rider to include them. 4) Be stupid enough to pay for the insurance. But then you would have had to be stupid enough to purchase them in the first place! Hi! Hi! Insurance agents will help you spend you money for anything you want, no matter how stupid! 73's de Jerry, K?EJF Tue, 10 Dec 2002 09:23:58 -0700 rayfri writes: > Sandy: > Try selling that to your home insurance company if the house catches > fire > and > the boxes are lost... "But Mr. Agent... they boxes were > priceless, I > should get > a huge settlement for some burned up cardboard" > > > > "Sandy Gerli, AC1Y/G5CPJ" wrote: > > > Hi, gang, > > > > You know, years ago (early '80s) while I was working at the ARRL, > there > > was a thread of Ham-Ads that would occasionally turn up selling > > "Original Cartons" for all manner of gear. We got a laugh out of > that > > then; some poor wags actually bought them! > > > > What comes around, goes around, I guess! > > > > 73, > > > > Sandy > > > > -- > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > Sandy Gerli, AC1Y/G5CPJ > > 500 Country Club Road > > Avon, CT 06001-2406 USA > > e-mail: angerli at attbi.com > > Telephone: 1-860-675-5566 > > <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< > > Boatanchors are Ham Radio's living heritage! > > Restore something...anything...as long as it has tubes! > > Sure beats booze, and you can get up afterwards... > > IF you stay away from the B-plus... > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > > > Subscription control - > http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - > http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > > E. Jerold (Jerry) Forwood ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From damon161 at ATTBI.COM Tue Dec 10 20:58:18 2002 From: damon161 at ATTBI.COM (Damon Hill) Date: Tue Dec 10 18:58:18 2002 MST Subject: REF.: I've Seen Everything... Message-ID: ----- Original Message ----- From: "Neil Morrison" To: Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2002 11:10 AM Subject: Re: REF.: I've Seen Everything... > People actually buy empty Radio Shack Color Computer cartons, so ...! > Really? I've got two here, and I sure need the money... --Damon, who has fond memories of his Coco 3 and OS-9 Level II ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From hamiller at BTECHDESIGN.COM Wed Dec 11 19:32:19 2002 From: hamiller at BTECHDESIGN.COM (H.A.Miller) Date: Wed Dec 11 17:32:19 2002 MST Subject: SB201 manual Message-ID: I have found a manual for the above sb201. Thanks for your help. W5BWA ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From tlee at WCOIL.COM Wed Dec 11 19:31:24 2002 From: tlee at WCOIL.COM (tlee) Date: Wed Dec 11 17:31:24 2002 MST Subject: FS: SB-104 and SB-101 Message-ID: FS: Heathkit SB-104 in good shape. Unit receives well but has transmit problems. PA module in it is OK. I am getting output on 75M through 20M but nothing above that. May just need realigned. I will through in an extra good PA module in this deal $150 plus shipping. FS: Heathkit SB-101. Front of radio says SB-102 but inside is an SB-101. Never found a front plate to replace this one. Receives and transmits OK. May need minor alignment but seems to be pretty accurate. Had trouble with bias pot when I got it but has been working OK. $100 plus shipping. I can send pictures of either one on request. 73 Ted N8GPQ ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From tlee at WCOIL.COM Wed Dec 11 23:05:48 2002 From: tlee at WCOIL.COM (tlee) Date: Wed Dec 11 21:05:48 2002 MST Subject: WTB: SB-230 feedthrough Caps Message-ID: I need the two feedthrough caps that are used in the grid circuit of the SB-230 amp. Their value is .001. Anyone have a set from a junker or a new set. 73 Ted N8GPQ ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From bcarling at CFL.RR.COM Thu Dec 12 10:08:38 2002 From: bcarling at CFL.RR.COM (Brian Carling) Date: Thu Dec 12 08:08:38 2002 MST Subject: Empty Boxes In-Reply-To: <001301c2a051$e25c7360$c67ba8c0@hntnwv.adelphia.net> Message-ID: OK but don't hold your breath waiting for it to reach $750 (grin!) On 10 Dec 2002 at 8:41, Dwight D. Smith Sr. wrote: > How about $75.00 for my empty HW-101 box? Any takers? No I think I > will hold on to it, who knows, in 10 years it may be worth $750.00. > > Dwight > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list ATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - > http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From AA5QT at AOL.COM Thu Dec 12 20:02:49 2002 From: AA5QT at AOL.COM (Gary Youney) Date: Thu Dec 12 18:02:49 2002 MST Subject: AT-1 Fix-up Question Message-ID: I have a VERY nice AT-1 that I plan to offer up for sale soon. It's the grey-knobbed (later) version. It's been sitting on my shelf for so long that I've forgotten where I got it. The other night I turned it on, plugged in a 40 meter crystal, and powered it up (I know, I should have used a Variac). Anyway, it came up fine, with about 8 watts out. My question is this: It seems to have the original electrolytics- would the unit be worth more to someone (at least sentimentally) with the original caps, or with them replaced? I'm asking because I could replace them in just a few minutes, but I don't want to "destroy" a true collectors' piece. I know some of the antique radio guys go to great extents to preserve the original look, but I'm not sure anymore about hams. Personally, I'd rather have it working and electrically perfect, even if not original, but what do I know? I'm not after maximum return (after all, it's just an AT-1), and I don't plan to auction it. I was just wondering about value vs. electrical restoration. 73, Gary K5QT ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From gzook at YAHOO.COM Thu Dec 12 21:10:50 2002 From: gzook at YAHOO.COM (Glen Zook) Date: Thu Dec 12 19:10:50 2002 MST Subject: AT-1 Fix-up Question In-Reply-To: <18.29b2e139.2b2a8bb9@aol.com> Message-ID: If the electrolytics are doing their job there is no need to replace them. I have a number of receivers from the 1920s and 1930s in my antique / vintage radio collection that have their original electrolytics and are working fine. Glen, K9STH --- Gary Youney wrote: It seems to have the original electrolytics- would the unit be worth more to someone (at least sentimentally) with the original caps, or with them replaced? ===== Glen, K9STH Web sites http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From radiorepair at MINDSPRING.COM Fri Dec 13 01:15:58 2002 From: radiorepair at MINDSPRING.COM (Malcolm Leonard) Date: Thu Dec 12 23:15:58 2002 MST Subject: AT-1 Fix-up Question Message-ID: Those of us who rebuild antique a radios replace the caps as a matterr of course.A shorted cap can do a lot of circuit damage. Malcolm Leonard ----- Original Message ----- From: "Glen Zook" To: Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2002 6:10 PM Subject: Re: AT-1 Fix-up Question > If the electrolytics are doing their job there is no > need to replace them. I have a number of receivers > from the 1920s and 1930s in my antique / vintage radio > collection that have their original electrolytics and > are working fine. > > Glen, K9STH > > > --- Gary Youney wrote: > > It seems to have the original electrolytics- would the > unit be worth more to someone (at least sentimentally) > with the original caps, or with them replaced? > > ===== > Glen, K9STH > > Web sites > > http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth > http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco > > __________________________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. > http://mailplus.yahoo.com > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From gzook at YAHOO.COM Thu Dec 12 23:12:55 2002 From: gzook at YAHOO.COM (Glen Zook) Date: Thu Dec 12 21:12:55 2002 MST Subject: Test equipment for sale Message-ID: All 3 of our daughters are married and gone and my wife has let me take over the smallest bedroom for my test bench (making more room in the garage for amateur equipment!). But, I really don't need like 5 audio generators, 4 power supplies, 4 oscilloscopes, etc., these days. So, I have put some of my extra test equipment for sale on http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco 3rd link from the bottom. No, I am not getting rid of any of the service monitors, at least not yet! Wattmeter, audio oscillators, oscilloscopes, and a 12 volt power supply. Glen, K9STH ===== Glen, K9STH Web sites http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From wcmoore at IX.NETCOM.COM Fri Dec 13 06:56:39 2002 From: wcmoore at IX.NETCOM.COM (John Q. Doe) Date: Fri Dec 13 04:56:39 2002 MST Subject: SB-230 Feedthru caps Message-ID: 1000 pf (0.001 uF) are still readily available. Measure the dimensions on your old one and check out http://www.tusonix.com/filters.html This firm produces a lot of the same parts as the Old ERIE firm did in Pa. Best Wishes Chuck WD4HXG ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From W8EK at FDT.NET Fri Dec 13 09:13:38 2002 From: W8EK at FDT.NET (Ken Simpson, W8EK) Date: Fri Dec 13 07:13:38 2002 MST Subject: Turner Hand Microphone FS Message-ID: For Sale: Turner 355 C Hand Microphone This mic is a high impedance ceramic mic. It is complete with the Amphenol 2 pin connector, and would be a "plug and play" for the HW-100, HW-101, SB-100, SB-101, SB-102, SB-400, and SB-401, and other rigs of that era. Nice shape for $35 plus shipping from Florida. Thanks. 73, Ken, W8EK Ken Simpson E-mail to W8EK at fdt.net or W8EK at arrl.net Voice Phone (352) 732-8400 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From bcarling at CFL.RR.COM Fri Dec 13 09:11:44 2002 From: bcarling at CFL.RR.COM (Brian Carling) Date: Fri Dec 13 07:11:44 2002 MST Subject: Heath "Remote LMO" For Sale Message-ID: FOR SALE: Heath LMO / Remote VFO accessory for HW-100/101 and SB-100/101 series transceivers. Unusual - mounted in a small green case. Great for DXing with HF rig or use for spare parts. E-mail me for a picture. Comes with cables for attachment to radio. Will sell for $35.00 plus shipping ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From gzook at YAHOO.COM Fri Dec 13 10:21:49 2002 From: gzook at YAHOO.COM (Glen Zook) Date: Fri Dec 13 08:21:49 2002 MST Subject: AT-1 Fix-up Question In-Reply-To: <004101c2a26f$1ab60040$fea9b141@oemcomputer> Message-ID: Well, I have well over 100 restored sets mainly from the 1920s and 1930s and have only had to replace electrolytics in a very small number! However, your mileage may vary! Glen, K9STH --- Malcolm Leonard wrote: Those of us who rebuild antique a radios replace the caps as a matterr of course.A shorted cap can do a lot of circuit damage. ===== Glen, K9STH Web sites http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From wb9hgz at charlottesville.net Fri Dec 13 10:58:37 2002 From: wb9hgz at charlottesville.net (Paul Dean) Date: Fri Dec 13 08:58:37 2002 MST Subject: AT-1 Fix-up Question In-Reply-To: <20021213152149.70493.qmail@web40205.mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: My experience is similar to Glen's. Just bring 'em up slow, with a variac or by some other means. What can I tell you, I'm cheap. If I can salvage them and save 50 bucks, what can I say? Current project is a Heath DX-100, complete rebuild. Removed the filter caps and brought them up "manually" using a Heath IP-17 variable HV supply. After probably 30 years in some guy's garage, they came up fine and held a charge. There was a recent thread on the list discussing using the Heath (or similar) cap checker to slowly bring up the voltage. I've done that as well. Now, those wax covered paper bypass caps, they are another story! Replace 'em! 73, Paul, wb9hgz On Fri, 13 Dec 2002 07:21:49 -0800 Glen Zook wrote: > Well, I have well over 100 restored sets mainly from > the 1920s and 1930s and have only had to replace > electrolytics in a very small number! However, your > mileage may vary! > > Glen, K9STH > > > --- Malcolm Leonard > wrote: > > Those of us who rebuild antique a radios replace the > caps as a matterr of course.A shorted cap can do a lot > of circuit damage. > > > ===== > Glen, K9STH > > Web sites > > http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth > http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco > > __________________________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. > http://mailplus.yahoo.com > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - > http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From radiorepair at MINDSPRING.COM Fri Dec 13 13:58:33 2002 From: radiorepair at MINDSPRING.COM (Malcolm Leonard) Date: Fri Dec 13 11:58:33 2002 MST Subject: AT-1 Fix-up Question Message-ID: This is not a matter of debate or opinion any more than replacing the tires on your family vehicle would be. 'Lytics dry out.They short.And when they go they sometimes take the power transformer with them,not to mention rectifier tubes,reistors,and maybe the choke for good measure. You don't let them die first,and think about replacing them only after the transformer begins to emit smoke.Not unless bungee jumping is your thing,or you smoke three packs of cigarettes a day.or drive at 90 miles an hour as a matter of course. You repalce them as a common sense precautionary measure based on excellent evidence for doing so,not just in the textbooks but in the real life expereiences of countless set owners down through the years. There are a number of restorers on the Antique Radio Forum with sad tales to tell regarding set damage traced to popped caps. You have every right to take such a risk,should you chose to do so.But it would be a disservice to any newbie members of this list to let them think that recapping is more of a luxury then a necessity. That would a dangerously cavalier attitude and contrary to the best advice. we have to offer and exchange for our mutual benefit. My experiences regarding caps in old radios is quite different from yours. Thanks, Malcolm, Leonard ----- Original Message ----- From: "Glen Zook" To: "Malcolm Leonard" ; Sent: Friday, December 13, 2002 7:21 AM Subject: Re: AT-1 Fix-up Question > Well, I have well over 100 restored sets mainly from > the 1920s and 1930s and have only had to replace > electrolytics in a very small number! However, your > mileage may vary! > > Glen, K9STH > > > --- Malcolm Leonard > wrote: > > Those of us who rebuild antique a radios replace the > caps as a matterr of course.A shorted cap can do a lot > of circuit damage. > > > ===== > Glen, K9STH > > Web sites > > http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth > http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco > > __________________________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. > http://mailplus.yahoo.com > ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From rayfri at NETWORLD.COM Fri Dec 13 11:19:50 2002 From: rayfri at NETWORLD.COM (rayfri) Date: Fri Dec 13 09:19:50 2002 MST Subject: AT-1 Fix-up Question Message-ID: I also agree with Glenn and Paul. A filter cap in circuit but not actively filtering for years because the rig hasnt been turned on isnt any different than a brand new one in the box that's been on the shelf for years. I bought a number of can type caps for my Heath dx-100 years ago when I was working in a repair shop and a number of them are still brand new in the box, never been hooked up. Would someone say that they probably arent any good anymore? Ray wa7itz Paul Dean wrote: > My experience is similar to Glen's. Just bring 'em up slow, with a > variac or by some other means. What can I tell you, I'm cheap. If I > can salvage them and save 50 bucks, what can I say? > > Current project is a Heath DX-100, complete rebuild. Removed the > filter caps and brought them up "manually" using a Heath IP-17 variable > HV supply. After probably 30 years in some guy's garage, they came up > fine and held a charge. > > There was a recent thread on the list discussing using the Heath (or > similar) cap checker to slowly bring up the voltage. I've done that as > well. > > Now, those wax covered paper bypass caps, they are another story! > Replace 'em! > > 73, > Paul, wb9hgz > > On Fri, 13 Dec 2002 07:21:49 -0800 > Glen Zook wrote: > > Well, I have well over 100 restored sets mainly from > > the 1920s and 1930s and have only had to replace > > electrolytics in a very small number! However, your > > mileage may vary! > > > > Glen, K9STH > > > > > > --- Malcolm Leonard > > wrote: > > > > Those of us who rebuild antique a radios replace the > > caps as a matterr of course.A shorted cap can do a lot > > of circuit damage. > > > > > > ===== > > Glen, K9STH > > > > Web sites > > > > http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth > > http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Do you Yahoo!? > > Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. > > http://mailplus.yahoo.com > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > > > Subscription control - > > http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From cseitz at ENTER.NET Fri Dec 13 13:33:40 2002 From: cseitz at ENTER.NET (Charles Seitz) Date: Fri Dec 13 11:33:40 2002 MST Subject: Old Filter Caps Message-ID: Bill Fizette W2DGB (Prez of Antique Wireless Association) carefully opens and guts old filter capacitors. He replaces their innards with modern parts and hides the incisions when he solders them back into the radio. Be careful with the stuff that you remove. I suspect it is corrosive and rather messy. --- CHAS WA2DYA ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From neilsmorr at HOTMAIL.COM Fri Dec 13 13:59:40 2002 From: neilsmorr at HOTMAIL.COM (Neil Morrison) Date: Fri Dec 13 11:59:40 2002 MST Subject: Old Filter Caps Message-ID: It's not too corrosive, but if you've ever seen one explode, DAMN, it's messy! Neil ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charles Seitz" > Bill Fizette W2DGB (Prez of Antique > Wireless Association) carefully opens > and guts old filter capacitors. He > replaces their innards with modern > parts and hides the incisions when he > solders them back into the radio. > > Be careful with the stuff that you > remove. I suspect it is > corrosive and rather messy. > > --- CHAS WA2DYA ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From gzook at YAHOO.COM Fri Dec 13 15:33:56 2002 From: gzook at YAHOO.COM (Glen Zook) Date: Fri Dec 13 13:33:56 2002 MST Subject: Old Filter Caps In-Reply-To: Message-ID: When I was in high school, a couple of the "problem children" students would take the electrolytics from old TV sets that had the two insulated leads from the same end and plug them into an AC outlet. It took about 30 seconds to a minute on average, and the capacitor would explode giving off a bad smell and lots of smoke and debris. They would do this in school bathrooms, classrooms, etc. We had a pretty good idea as to just who was doing this, but they never got caught. However, over a couple of years I suspect that they set off at least 50 capacitors (about one per week). Glen, K9STH --- Neil Morrison wrote: It's not too corrosive, but if you've ever seen one explode, DAMN, it's messy! ===== Glen, K9STH Web sites http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From n7rk at COX.NET Fri Dec 13 15:42:26 2002 From: n7rk at COX.NET (David Hollander) Date: Fri Dec 13 13:42:26 2002 MST Subject: AT-1 Fix-up Question Message-ID: Hi Gary - although I have many 1930's radio's running on their originals, I generally replace them. I leave the original can mounted but disconnected on the chassis and replace with modern axial lead parts under the chassis. NOS can electrolytic are pretty pricey and may be no better than what you are replacing if it is bad. You can generally pick up a bunch of axial lead electrolytics for under $10 where an NOS replacement if you can find one is in the $30-50 range. I have used this method on dozens of antique broadcast radios and many boatanchors. I have purchased the axial lead electrolytics for Antique Electronic Supply and Frontier capacitor. Good luck, Dave N7RK -- *********************************************************** Dave N7RK http://members.cox.net/n7rk Phoenix, Arizona *DXCC Honor Roll* *WAZ#23 - 75 Meter SSB* ex-XE2/N7RK, N7RK/ZB2, VK2ERK, ZM0AJN, WB6NRK, WN6IWX Boatanchor Collector Extraordinaire preferring Hallicrafters, National and what ever else looks interesting! ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From bcarling at CFL.RR.COM Fri Dec 13 15:39:37 2002 From: bcarling at CFL.RR.COM (Brian Carling) Date: Fri Dec 13 13:39:37 2002 MST Subject: FS: Heathkit Sixer Message-ID: For sale: Heath Sixer AM transceiver for 6m band. Case missing, otherwise complete with all tubes etc. and in fair condition. Supplied with one crystal and a manual. Will sell for $35.00 plus shipping ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From n7rat at PRIMENET.COM Fri Dec 13 15:02:28 2002 From: n7rat at PRIMENET.COM (John Robinett) Date: Fri Dec 13 13:02:28 2002 MST Subject: HW-9 & P/S For Sale Message-ID: HW-9 and Power Supply for sale. In excellent condition. $450.00 plus shipping N7RAT John Robinett ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From clcampbl at TRAVERSE.COM Fri Dec 13 18:10:54 2002 From: clcampbl at TRAVERSE.COM (Chris Campbell) Date: Fri Dec 13 16:10:54 2002 MST Subject: filter capacitors Message-ID: One solution is to add a fuse in the B+ power supply to protect the transformer if the electrolytics fail. Another is to keep the old cans above the chassis for looks, and add new (almost always smaller) electrolytics under the chassis for function. Chris Campbell ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From eric_pierce at SYMPATICO.CA Fri Dec 13 18:44:55 2002 From: eric_pierce at SYMPATICO.CA (Eric Pierce) Date: Fri Dec 13 16:44:55 2002 MST Subject: Old Filter Caps In-Reply-To: <20021213203356.27034.qmail@web40205.mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: A fellow in my hi school electronics class (won't mention any names :-) took one of those electrolytics with the orange cardboard case and bent the wire leads down the sides where they would be insulated by the cardboard. Then he charged it up to about 250 volts with a lab supply, then carefully picked it up without touching the leads, and headed over to the cafeteria. He would then spot an unsuspecting acquaintance and casually "toss" the capacitor to him saying "look at what I found". The catcher would contact both leads in catching it, get a big shock and hilarity would ensue. Only problem the trick only worked a couple of times, as word got around pretty fast. Eric VA3EP ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From w0tut at COMCAST.NET Fri Dec 13 20:04:43 2002 From: w0tut at COMCAST.NET (joe) Date: Fri Dec 13 18:04:43 2002 MST Subject: Old Filter Caps Message-ID: Very interesting story, but sounds smelly,messey and noisey!!It was good CLEAN fun at Hayden Union High School (HUHS) about 1953-1954. A good friend of mine (a WN0) devised a fuse blower i.e. an a.c. plug with wire across the two terminals, shove it into a.c. socket and those round glass screw in fuses would pop. Not sure what his final count was, but one day the Physics teacher came up to us and said I know you guys are doing it, but I cant catch you. Well everything went back to normal suddenly. And that teacher still alive and well today..... 73 de Joe w0tut l ----- Original Message ----- From: "Glen Zook" To: Sent: Friday, December 13, 2002 2:33 PM Subject: Re: Old Filter Caps > When I was in high school, a couple of the "problem > children" students would take the electrolytics from > old TV sets that had the two insulated leads from the > same end and plug them into an AC outlet. It took > about 30 seconds to a minute on average, and the > capacitor would explode giving off a bad smell and > lots of smoke and debris. They would do this in > school bathrooms, classrooms, etc. We had a pretty > good idea as to just who was doing this, but they > never got caught. However, over a couple of years I > suspect that they set off at least 50 capacitors > (about one per week). > > Glen, K9STH > > > --- Neil Morrison wrote: > > It's not too corrosive, but if you've ever seen one > explode, DAMN, it's messy! > > > ===== > Glen, K9STH > > Web sites > > http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth > http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco > > __________________________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. > http://mailplus.yahoo.com > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From gzook at YAHOO.COM Fri Dec 13 20:30:47 2002 From: gzook at YAHOO.COM (Glen Zook) Date: Fri Dec 13 18:30:47 2002 MST Subject: Old Filter Caps In-Reply-To: <001901c2a30c$cd147440$0b513b44@panamb01.fl.comcast.net> Message-ID: It was! Especially the first two! They were better than any smoke bombs that were tried (most fizzled without doing anything), by the same guys I suspect. This was about 60 miles east of downtown Chicago during the 1960 - 1962 time frame. Glen, K9STH --- joe wrote: Very interesting story, but sounds smelly,messey and noisey!! ===== Glen, K9STH Web sites http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From murray at MULTI-VOLTI.COM Fri Dec 13 20:51:01 2002 From: murray at MULTI-VOLTI.COM (Multi-Volti) Date: Fri Dec 13 18:51:01 2002 MST Subject: Heathkit service tech pranks Message-ID: At Heath factory service, sometimes techs would take some 2W carbon composition resistors sized for a 'slow burn' at 120 vac, wire them to one of those fused Heath AC plugs and plug it into a power-strip outlet on a new tech's bench. The tech would turn on the main bench switch in the morning and panic over the stench emanating from behind whatever he was troubleshooting later that afternoon. Nice, huh? Murray ----- Original Message ----- From: Glen Zook To: Sent: Friday, December 13, 2002 3:33 PM Subject: Re: Old Filter Caps > When I was in high school, a couple of the "problem > children" students would take the electrolytics from > old TV sets that had the two insulated leads from the > same end and plug them into an AC outlet. It took > about 30 seconds to a minute on average, and the > capacitor would explode giving off a bad smell and > lots of smoke and debris. They would do this in > school bathrooms, classrooms, etc. We had a pretty > good idea as to just who was doing this, but they > never got caught. However, over a couple of years I > suspect that they set off at least 50 capacitors > (about one per week). > > Glen, K9STH > > > --- Neil Morrison wrote: > > It's not too corrosive, but if you've ever seen one > explode, DAMN, it's messy! > > > ===== > Glen, K9STH > > Web sites > > http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth > http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco > > __________________________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. > http://mailplus.yahoo.com > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.391 / Virus Database: 222 - Release Date: 9/19/02 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From neilsmorr at HOTMAIL.COM Fri Dec 13 21:56:01 2002 From: neilsmorr at HOTMAIL.COM (Neil Morrison) Date: Fri Dec 13 19:56:01 2002 MST Subject: filter capacitors Message-ID: Sometimes you can use a resistor as a fuse, which may be cheaper and easier. Neil ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Campbell" > One solution is to add a fuse in the B+ power supply to protect the > transformer if the electrolytics fail. Another is to keep the old cans > above the chassis for looks, and add new (almost always smaller) > electrolytics under the chassis for function. > > Chris Campbell ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From rayfri at NETWORLD.COM Fri Dec 13 22:28:06 2002 From: rayfri at NETWORLD.COM (rayfri) Date: Fri Dec 13 20:28:06 2002 MST Subject: Heathkit service tech pranks Message-ID: We used to do something similar at the Radio Shack service center I worked at for a couple of years. Only we added a little bit of a twist to it..... we'd take a small wire wound resistor... the kind that wasnt encased in the ceramic.. so you saw the wire wound around the body... we'd wire it up to a DC power supply behind the tech's panel.... and we'd add a small firecracker... taped so that the fuse was touching the wire of the resistor.... The resistor was of such a value that it would glow for a few seconds before it would open... and the value had to be such that it would open before the circuit breaker would open... Tech would turn on the DC supply... the wire wound resistor would glow... igniting the fuse on the firecracker... a few seconds later.... BOOM. as the firecracker went off.... I remember the look on at least one techs face..... and the "expletive deleted" that came out of his mouth...... priceless... Not sure... but he may have almost needed to change his shorts.... HI HI Multi-Volti wrote: > At Heath factory service, sometimes techs would take some 2W carbon > composition resistors sized for a 'slow burn' at 120 vac, wire them to one > of those fused Heath AC plugs and plug it into a power-strip outlet on a new > tech's bench. The tech would turn on the main bench switch in the morning > and panic over the stench emanating from behind whatever he was > troubleshooting later that afternoon. > > Nice, huh? > > Murray > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Glen Zook > To: > Sent: Friday, December 13, 2002 3:33 PM > Subject: Re: Old Filter Caps > > > When I was in high school, a couple of the "problem > > children" students would take the electrolytics from > > old TV sets that had the two insulated leads from the > > same end and plug them into an AC outlet. It took > > about 30 seconds to a minute on average, and the > > capacitor would explode giving off a bad smell and > > lots of smoke and debris. They would do this in > > school bathrooms, classrooms, etc. We had a pretty > > good idea as to just who was doing this, but they > > never got caught. However, over a couple of years I > > suspect that they set off at least 50 capacitors > > (about one per week). > > > > Glen, K9STH > > > > > > --- Neil Morrison wrote: > > > > It's not too corrosive, but if you've ever seen one > > explode, DAMN, it's messy! > > > > > > ===== > > Glen, K9STH > > > > Web sites > > > > http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth > > http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Do you Yahoo!? > > Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. > > http://mailplus.yahoo.com > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.391 / Virus Database: 222 - Release Date: 9/19/02 > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From rayfri at NETWORLD.COM Fri Dec 13 22:32:06 2002 From: rayfri at NETWORLD.COM (rayfri) Date: Fri Dec 13 20:32:06 2002 MST Subject: Heathkit service tech pranks Message-ID: I was the subject of a rather cruel joke when I first started working at the Radio Shack service center. We all had TV monitors on our benches... to watch TV while we worked.... or to use with our Color Computers as monitors.... Well... I came in to work one day.... powered up the bench... and my TV screen was awash in a swirl of patterns and colors. I tried all kinds of things to figure out what was wrong and to fix it... Finally I decided the TV had bit the dust... so I started to ask for a replacement when the techs next to me busted out laughing... Seems they had taken a rather large speaker magnet and hid it on the other side of the side panel of my bench... the magnet field would screw up the TV picture every time it was placed in its normal position.... kind of like a degaussing coil type pattern.... Multi-Volti wrote: > At Heath factory service, sometimes techs would take some 2W carbon > composition resistors sized for a 'slow burn' at 120 vac, wire them to one > of those fused Heath AC plugs and plug it into a power-strip outlet on a new > tech's bench. The tech would turn on the main bench switch in the morning > and panic over the stench emanating from behind whatever he was > troubleshooting later that afternoon. > > Nice, huh? > > Murray > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Glen Zook > To: > Sent: Friday, December 13, 2002 3:33 PM > Subject: Re: Old Filter Caps > > > When I was in high school, a couple of the "problem > > children" students would take the electrolytics from > > old TV sets that had the two insulated leads from the > > same end and plug them into an AC outlet. It took > > about 30 seconds to a minute on average, and the > > capacitor would explode giving off a bad smell and > > lots of smoke and debris. They would do this in > > school bathrooms, classrooms, etc. We had a pretty > > good idea as to just who was doing this, but they > > never got caught. However, over a couple of years I > > suspect that they set off at least 50 capacitors > > (about one per week). > > > > Glen, K9STH > > > > > > --- Neil Morrison wrote: > > > > It's not too corrosive, but if you've ever seen one > > explode, DAMN, it's messy! > > > > > > ===== > > Glen, K9STH > > > > Web sites > > > > http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth > > http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Do you Yahoo!? > > Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. > > http://mailplus.yahoo.com > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.391 / Virus Database: 222 - Release Date: 9/19/02 > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From tazzie at LOCALNET.COM Fri Dec 13 23:57:28 2002 From: tazzie at LOCALNET.COM (Joseph W. Lutz) Date: Fri Dec 13 21:57:28 2002 MST Subject: SB-101 Parts - Anyone need? Message-ID: Hi, I have come across parts that appear to be from a SB-101. In fact I have even found the chassis that has most of the rear apron hardware on it; i.e., S2, Spare B, ALC, Phone Patch and REC ANT connectors. The Antenna REC/COM switch; Ground Conn; Power ACC plug. Chassis still has the 3-section variable capacitor [26-92] with the pulley [100-19]. The capacitor bracket is there with the 250 pf vairiable capacitor [26-77] mounted. RF choke [45-41] is there, final tank coil [40-548], 20pf variable capacitor [26-24], one parasitic choke [45-53] w/node clip still attached. The 10M coil is there - one end loose from the tank coil rear solder lug. All in all, a lot of stuff @ the rear RF section. Also many of the individual board. And the 85-132-1 Crystal board has all the crystals still mounted. If anyone needs anything for their SB-101 let me know and I will check to see if I have it - or if someone wants all this 'mess' give me an offer. [I would like to hear from someone that really needs a particular part for their 101 first - so it can possibly get back on the air]. 73, Joe W7LPF ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From van at STARBAND.NET Sat Dec 14 01:42:41 2002 From: van at STARBAND.NET (JOHN S ELECTRONIC REPAIR) Date: Fri Dec 13 23:42:41 2002 MST Subject: Filter caps Message-ID: You take a cap and bend the leads back (IT MUST BE A 450V CAP FOR BEST RESULTS) charge it up and say here catch. WA2IZB ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From DMallozzi at AOL.COM Sat Dec 14 10:07:59 2002 From: DMallozzi at AOL.COM (Domenic M. Mallozzi) Date: Sat Dec 14 08:07:59 2002 MST Subject: Fwd: filter capacitors Message-ID: In a message dated 12/14/02 2:51:19 AM !!!First Boot!!!, clcampbl at TRAVERSE.COM writes: Regarding Chris's suggestion of fusing the B+, this should only be done with care, especially on an tube type amplifier. Common 3AG and consumer fuses and their holders are not designed to break high voltage. In fact they may continue to arc even when they are blown. Various companies make high voltage fuses and their associated holders. They are expensive and much larger that a typical consumer fuse. Also, typically you need to buy them from a electrical or wholesale electronics supplier (you won't find them at Radio Shack). Just my two cents. Dom N1DM ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From tlee at WCOIL.COM Sat Dec 14 09:51:35 2002 From: tlee at WCOIL.COM (tlee) Date: Sat Dec 14 07:51:35 2002 MST Subject: WTB: SB-230 relay Message-ID: Anybody have a spare relay for the Heathkit SB-230 amp. Let me know and thanks 73 Ted N8GPQ ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From kirk at 3RIVERS.NET Fri Dec 13 22:18:33 2002 From: kirk at 3RIVERS.NET (kirk) Date: Fri Dec 13 20:18:33 2002 MST Subject: Heathkit service tech pranks In-Reply-To: <004501c2a313$4261b180$b604a3d0@4373gtj2> Message-ID: We strung together a couple of 3 foot pieces of shrink tubing as we had 3 foot lengths and then when someone was deep in concentration someone would take a good drag on a cigarette and blow through the tubing which had been carefully placed erarlier. Talk about power supplies being snapped off! Makes me chuckle to think about it. Over 35 years ago. :) Kirk -----Original Message----- From: Heathkit Owners and Collectors List [mailto:HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV]On Behalf Of Multi-Volti Sent: Friday, December 13, 2002 6:51 PM To: HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Subject: Heathkit service tech pranks At Heath factory service, sometimes techs would take some 2W carbon composition resistors sized for a 'slow burn' at 120 vac, wire them to one of those fused Heath AC plugs and plug it into a power-strip outlet on a new tech's bench. The tech would turn on the main bench switch in the morning and panic over the stench emanating from behind whatever he was troubleshooting later that afternoon. Nice, huh? Murray ----- Original Message ----- From: Glen Zook To: Sent: Friday, December 13, 2002 3:33 PM Subject: Re: Old Filter Caps > When I was in high school, a couple of the "problem > children" students would take the electrolytics from > old TV sets that had the two insulated leads from the > same end and plug them into an AC outlet. It took > about 30 seconds to a minute on average, and the > capacitor would explode giving off a bad smell and > lots of smoke and debris. They would do this in > school bathrooms, classrooms, etc. We had a pretty > good idea as to just who was doing this, but they > never got caught. However, over a couple of years I > suspect that they set off at least 50 capacitors > (about one per week). > > Glen, K9STH > > > --- Neil Morrison wrote: > > It's not too corrosive, but if you've ever seen one > explode, DAMN, it's messy! > > > ===== > Glen, K9STH > > Web sites > > http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth > http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco > > __________________________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. > http://mailplus.yahoo.com > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.391 / Virus Database: 222 - Release Date: 9/19/02 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.427 / Virus Database: 240 - Release Date: 12/6/2002 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From kitt5 at EARTHLINK.NET Sat Dec 14 11:41:14 2002 From: kitt5 at EARTHLINK.NET (Jerry Kitterman) Date: Sat Dec 14 09:41:14 2002 MST Subject: HW-12 Help Message-ID: Gentlemen, I'am trying to resurrect an old HW-12A. My trouble is or appears to be the tube socket on V12 which is a 6EB8, the AF amp. Usually when the set is turned on I have no receive until I move the tube around in the socket. I have tried 3 different tubes and they were all ok but still had the same problem. I re-soldered the socket pins with no affect. It appears to be clean in the pin holes and the socket appears not to have any cracks that might let it move and go intermittent. It looks like the solder they used on the main circuit board was very poor because each joint is very dirty and when it is re-heated the old flux really rolls out of the joint and it's hard to get it to take the new solder. Any other ideas?? Thanks es 73 Jerry..W9CTB --- Jerry Kitterman --- kitt5 at earthlink.net --- EarthLink: The #1 provider of the Real Internet. ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From jachnapko at JUNO.COM Sat Dec 14 14:17:17 2002 From: jachnapko at JUNO.COM (Joseph R. Chnapko) Date: Sat Dec 14 12:17:17 2002 MST Subject: Fw: Re: Old Filter Caps Message-ID: A sailor did the same thing at the navy electronics technician school at Great Lakes, Ill. HE ONLY DID IT ONE TIME. Joe --------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Eric Pierce To: HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2002 18:44:55 -0500 Subject: Re: Old Filter Caps Message-ID: <004601c2a301$a3f8edd0$c400a8c0 at w2kserver> A fellow in my hi school electronics class (won't mention any names :-) took one of those electrolytics with the orange cardboard case and bent the wire leads down the sides where they would be insulated by the cardboard. Then he charged it up to about 250 volts with a lab supply, then carefully picked it up without touching the leads, and headed over to the cafeteria. He would then spot an unsuspecting acquaintance and casually "toss" the capacitor to him saying "look at what I found". The catcher would contact both leads in catching it, get a big shock and hilarity would ensue. Only problem the trick only worked a couple of times, as word got around pretty fast. Eric VA3EP ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From mvjohn at SYMPATICO.CA Sat Dec 14 22:07:48 2002 From: mvjohn at SYMPATICO.CA (Mark V. Johnson) Date: Sat Dec 14 20:07:48 2002 MST Subject: Heath VF-1 & Johnson Adventurer Transmitter Message-ID: I would appreciate some advice from some of our more "senior" Heath Team mates... I'm trying to recreate a Novice stn I had back in the early 70's. Johnson Adventurer Transmitter, Heath VF-1 VFO and Hallicrafters SX-110. It was a challenge getting this setup going but it is and I have a "chirp" or frequency pull problem with the VF-1. Like the Heath AT-1, the Johnson Adventurer provides power through a rear accessory socket. Adventurer uses 6AG7 OSC, 807 final, 5U4 rectifier. I originally set it up so that both the VFO and the first stage of the transmitter were keyed as per the Johnson manual. Not at all good. I then let the VFO "free run" and just keyed the first stage of the transmitter. Better but still "pulls' or chirps. Crystal control is very good, once I got a 6AG7 with enough inter electrode capacitance to activate the crystals and oscillate. Pierce Osc. configuration. VF-1 and Johnson transmitter have new Cap's, tubes, alignments, etc. Voltages, wiring are good. Question is, was some degree of "chirp" common in the "hay days" of the 50's when these set up's were common?? Is there a cure or am I rock bound, or do I go ahead asking my QSO partners to endure a bit of chirp/pull?? Appreciate some advice and memories of the 50's.. TNX Team! MV Johnson VE3DJU/VE3DDI ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From murray at MULTI-VOLTI.COM Sat Dec 14 19:53:47 2002 From: murray at MULTI-VOLTI.COM (Multi-Volti) Date: Sat Dec 14 17:53:47 2002 MST Subject: WTB: SB-230 relay Message-ID: Time delay or antenna? ----- Original Message ----- From: tlee To: Sent: Saturday, December 14, 2002 9:51 AM Subject: WTB: SB-230 relay Anybody have a spare relay for the Heathkit SB-230 amp. Let me know and thanks 73 Ted N8GPQ ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=ATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.391 / Virus Database: 222 - Release Date: 9/19/02 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From gzook at YAHOO.COM Sat Dec 14 22:18:25 2002 From: gzook at YAHOO.COM (Glen Zook) Date: Sat Dec 14 20:18:25 2002 MST Subject: Heath VF-1 & Johnson Adventurer Transmitter In-Reply-To: <3DFBF204.30707@sympatico.ca> Message-ID: You might try changing the 0A2 regulator to an 0B2 which will drop the screen voltage from 150 volts to 105 volts. Even better is to put two 0B2 regulator tubes in series (with equalization resistors across each) and feed the plate of the 6AU6 from the 210 volts regulated and the screen from the 105 volts regulated. Also, try a 6AH6 tube (direct replacement). Heath went to the 6AH6 in the Apache instead of the 6AU6 of the VF-1 / DX-100 series. That helped as well. Of course, you definitely have to let the VFO run constantly when transmitting. Glen, K9STH --- "Mark V. Johnson" wrote: Is there a cure or am I rock bound ===== Glen, K9STH Web sites http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From wittfa19 at EARTHLINK.NET Sun Dec 15 03:05:20 2002 From: wittfa19 at EARTHLINK.NET (Fred Wittman) Date: Sun Dec 15 01:05:20 2002 MST Subject: Heathkit service tech pranks Message-ID: At Fairchild we also tried the trick of blowing tobacco smoke through a tube hidden behind what was being breadboarded, shoulda seen 'em jump... Then there was the trick of Krylon sprayed on the power plug prongs - took a newbee forever to get the gear working... Enough... Fred Wittman - KG6NYK ----- Original Message ----- From: "Multi-Volti" To: Sent: Friday, December 13, 2002 5:51 PM Subject: Heathkit service tech pranks > At Heath factory service, sometimes techs would take some 2W carbon > composition resistors sized for a 'slow burn' at 120 vac, wire them to one > of those fused Heath AC plugs and plug it into a power-strip outlet on a new > tech's bench. The tech would turn on the main bench switch in the morning > and panic over the stench emanating from behind whatever he was > troubleshooting later that afternoon. > > Nice, huh? > > Murray > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Glen Zook > To: > Sent: Friday, December 13, 2002 3:33 PM > Subject: Re: Old Filter Caps > > > > When I was in high school, a couple of the "problem > > children" students would take the electrolytics from > > old TV sets that had the two insulated leads from the > > same end and plug them into an AC outlet. It took > > about 30 seconds to a minute on average, and the > > capacitor would explode giving off a bad smell and > > lots of smoke and debris. They would do this in > > school bathrooms, classrooms, etc. We had a pretty > > good idea as to just who was doing this, but they > > never got caught. However, over a couple of years I > > suspect that they set off at least 50 capacitors > > (about one per week). > > > > Glen, K9STH > > > > > > --- Neil Morrison wrote: > > > > It's not too corrosive, but if you've ever seen one > > explode, DAMN, it's messy! > > > > > > ===== > > Glen, K9STH > > > > Web sites > > > > http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth > > http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Do you Yahoo!? > > Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. > > http://mailplus.yahoo.com > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.391 / Virus Database: 222 - Release Date: 9/19/02 > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From tlee at WCOIL.COM Sun Dec 15 08:24:47 2002 From: tlee at WCOIL.COM (tlee) Date: Sun Dec 15 06:24:47 2002 MST Subject: WTB: SB-230 relay Message-ID: Antenna 73 Ted N8GPQ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Multi-Volti" To: Sent: Saturday, December 14, 2002 7:53 PM Subject: Re: WTB: SB-230 relay > Time delay or antenna? > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: tlee > To: > Sent: Saturday, December 14, 2002 9:51 AM > Subject: WTB: SB-230 relay > > > Anybody have a spare relay for the Heathkit SB-230 amp. Let me know and > thanks > > 73 Ted N8GPQ > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=ATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.391 / Virus Database: 222 - Release Date: 9/19/02 > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From chuckcwu at EARTHLINK.NET Sat Dec 14 22:30:52 2002 From: chuckcwu at EARTHLINK.NET (Chuck Anderson) Date: Sat Dec 14 20:30:52 2002 MST Subject: CO 1015 Ignition Analyzer Message-ID: I have a CO 1015 Igniton Analyzer, but I'm missing the test cable. does anyone have one they would sell, or know where I might get one? Thanks Chuck Anderson ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From lclark at CSU.ORG Sun Dec 15 04:56:36 2002 From: lclark at CSU.ORG (Larry Clark) Date: Sun Dec 15 02:56:36 2002 MST Subject: AT-1 Fix-up Question Message-ID: I think you guys are all missing the point here. The question isn't whether the caps need to be replaced, but rather should Gary try to second guess the propective owner. Who knows? He may prefer to have the rig completely original, never fire it up and sit it on a shelf for display only. As noted, it would only take a few minutes to do. Why not let the new owner decide? ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From rsahlen at VOICENET.COM Sun Dec 15 10:52:21 2002 From: rsahlen at VOICENET.COM (Rich Sahlender) Date: Sun Dec 15 08:52:21 2002 MST Subject: Heath VF-1 & Johnson Adventurer Transmitter In-Reply-To: <3DFBF204.30707@sympatico.ca> Message-ID: I had similar symptoms with a DX-40 and a VF-1 a few years back. Turned out the power transformer in the DX-40 was getting weak and the extra current drawn by the VF-1 caused just enough of a voltage drop to produce chirp. A replacement transformer from Peter Dahl cured the problem for me. I still use the DX-40/VF-1 every now and then. The VF-1 uses the 6au6 and the 0a2 and is not left running. It is keyed in the typical way via the DX-40 accessory plug. 73 de Rich WA3WLH On Sat, Dec 14, 2002 at 10:07:48PM -0500, Mark V. Johnson wrote: > I would appreciate some advice from some of our more "senior" Heath > Team mates... I'm trying to recreate a Novice stn I had back in the > early 70's. Johnson Adventurer Transmitter, Heath VF-1 VFO and > Hallicrafters SX-110. It was a challenge getting this setup going but > it is and I have a "chirp" or frequency pull problem with the VF-1. > Like the Heath AT-1, the Johnson Adventurer provides power through a > rear accessory socket. Adventurer uses 6AG7 OSC, 807 final, 5U4 rectifier. > > I originally set it up so that both the VFO and the first stage of the > transmitter were keyed as per the Johnson manual. Not at all good. I > then let the VFO "free run" and just keyed the first stage of the > transmitter. Better but still "pulls' or chirps. Crystal control is very > good, once I got a 6AG7 with enough inter electrode capacitance to > activate the crystals and oscillate. Pierce Osc. configuration. > > VF-1 and Johnson transmitter have new Cap's, tubes, alignments, etc. > Voltages, wiring are good. > > Question is, was some degree of "chirp" common in the "hay days" of the > 50's when these set up's were common?? Is there a cure or am I rock > bound, or do I go ahead asking my QSO partners to endure a bit of > chirp/pull?? > > Appreciate some advice and memories of the 50's.. > > TNX Team! > > MV Johnson VE3DJU/VE3DDI ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From w0akg at AEROSURF.NET Sun Dec 15 12:31:28 2002 From: w0akg at AEROSURF.NET (Martin Tippin) Date: Sun Dec 15 10:31:28 2002 MST Subject: Mercury Tube Tester Message-ID: Looking for the tube manual for the Mercury model-102. Thanks Martin L Tippin W?AKG 140 Monarch Lane Branson, Mo 65616 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From bcarling at CFL.RR.COM Sun Dec 15 14:44:58 2002 From: bcarling at CFL.RR.COM (Brian Carling) Date: Sun Dec 15 12:44:58 2002 MST Subject: Heath HM-2102 Message-ID: For sale: Heathkit HM-2102 SWR meter. Complete and in working condition. Original knobs. Available for $15.00 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From ke4mg at YAHOO.COM Sun Dec 15 17:24:20 2002 From: ke4mg at YAHOO.COM (ken kuzma) Date: Sun Dec 15 15:24:20 2002 MST Subject: FS:Heathkit Twoer HW-30 Message-ID: Nice looking Twer with 1 xtal and power cord . Partial manual copy. No microphone . Unmodified. cand send pictures it interested. 45.00 plus shipping. ken ke4mg at yahoo.com ===== Please visit my web page Heathkit Drive belts efax :612-486-8944 __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From mvjohn at SYMPATICO.CA Sun Dec 15 18:40:13 2002 From: mvjohn at SYMPATICO.CA (Mark V. Johnson) Date: Sun Dec 15 16:40:13 2002 MST Subject: Manuals & Mic Connectors for sale Message-ID: Hello Heath team; > I have the following manuals for sale. These are surplus to my needs. > Prices include mailing to Canada and US. > > HD-1416H Code Oscillator. Blue & Gray Colour , No check marks. - $8.00US > > SB- 630 Station Console. No check marks. - $15.00US > > HM- 2102 VHF Wattmeter. Complete. - $10.00US > > SB-102 Transceiver. Good shape. No LARGE schematic. $20.00US > > SB- 102 Transceiver. Good shape, no check marks. No LARGE schematic. > $22.00US Still have NOS Amphenol 2 pin Mic connectors (includes set screw and coil spring)for sale. First one is $10.00 and any additonal are $6.00US each. Price includes mailing in Cda and US. > > Thanks! ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From Wb2fou at AOL.COM Sun Dec 15 21:09:47 2002 From: Wb2fou at AOL.COM (Marty Wb2Fou) Date: Sun Dec 15 19:09:47 2002 MST Subject: total electronics Message-ID: I can not get total electronics web site . having problems . is anyone else having this same problem ?? ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From rsahlen at VOICENET.COM Sun Dec 15 23:51:49 2002 From: rsahlen at VOICENET.COM (Rich Sahlender) Date: Sun Dec 15 21:51:49 2002 MST Subject: Apache High Plate Current Message-ID: After several years on the shelf I finally got around to working on my TX-1. Won't bore you all with the little details of the clean up but found a nearly new pair of 6146B's in the final cage which I promptly pulled and replaced with 6146's. Didn't have time to neutralize them yet but tried loading into a dummy load to see how it acted. I have more than enough grid drive on 80m which "looks" steady by the meter and just about the recommended 6ma on 10m but it randomly moves plus/minus about 1/2ma which in my experience is a pretty clear sign it needs to be neutralized. What is unusual to me though is the high plate current. Manual recommends 250ma. On 80m with no loading and 6ma grid drive the plate dips at 300-350ma and only about 70 watts out. On 40m I have to back the grid drive way down or the plate current goes off scale. About 1ma grid drive with a little loading and the plate dips to 250ma with only 50 watts out. At 3ma I get about 100 watts out but the plate current is pushing 400-450ma... Would finals in need of neutralization also cause symptoms like these? I've never seen it quite like this... or should I be looking for bad rf bypass caps and/or meter shunts etc? tnx de Rich WA3WLH ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From pmarkavage at JUNO.COM Mon Dec 16 11:14:48 2002 From: pmarkavage at JUNO.COM (Peter A Markavage) Date: Mon Dec 16 09:14:48 2002 MST Subject: Apache High Plate Current Message-ID: Have you checked and/or adjusted the clamp circuit as per the setup in the manual? Did you check the .1 ohm meter resistor for the plate current? Besides neutralization issues, high or runaway plate current may be a function of the clamp tube circuit. Pete, CWA On Sun, 15 Dec 2002 23:51:49 -0500 Rich Sahlender writes: > After several years on the shelf I finally got around to > working on my TX-1. Won't bore you all with the little > details of the clean up but found a nearly new pair of > 6146B's in the final cage which I promptly pulled and > replaced with 6146's. Didn't have time to neutralize > them yet but tried loading into a dummy load to see how > it acted. > > I have more than enough grid drive on 80m which "looks" > steady by the meter and just about the recommended 6ma > on 10m but it randomly moves plus/minus about 1/2ma > which in my experience is a pretty clear sign it needs > to be neutralized. What is unusual to me though is the > high plate current. Manual recommends 250ma. > > On 80m with no loading and 6ma grid drive the plate > dips at 300-350ma and only about 70 watts out. On 40m > I have to back the grid drive way down or the plate > current goes off scale. About 1ma grid drive with a > little loading and the plate dips to 250ma with only > 50 watts out. At 3ma I get about 100 watts out but the > plate current is pushing 400-450ma... > > Would finals in need of neutralization also cause > symptoms like these? I've never seen it quite like > this... or should I be looking for bad rf bypass caps > and/or meter shunts etc? > > tnx de Rich WA3WLH > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - > http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > > ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From pmarkavage at JUNO.COM Mon Dec 16 11:22:09 2002 From: pmarkavage at JUNO.COM (Peter A Markavage) Date: Mon Dec 16 09:22:09 2002 MST Subject: total electronics Message-ID: Works for me. http://www.nctotalelectronics.com/ Pete, wa2cwa On Sun, 15 Dec 2002 21:09:47 EST Marty Wb2Fou writes: > I can not get total electronics web site . having problems . is > anyone else > having this same problem ?? > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - > http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > > ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From sdhudson at REEDBUSINESS.COM Mon Dec 16 10:25:54 2002 From: sdhudson at REEDBUSINESS.COM (Hudson, Steve (RBI-US RCD)) Date: Mon Dec 16 08:25:54 2002 MST Subject: Unbuilt/never built GD1702 FS Message-ID: Unbuilt/never built GD1702 "Vacation/Home Sentry" FS. $50 plus shipping from 30004. Thanks, Steve AA4BW sdhudson at reedbusiness.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From sheltonm at PHYSICS.UNC.EDU Mon Dec 16 12:27:22 2002 From: sheltonm at PHYSICS.UNC.EDU (Mike Shelton) Date: Mon Dec 16 10:27:22 2002 MST Subject: Website's Message-ID: Total Electronics has two websites and both are up: http://www.nctotalelectronics.com http://www.angelfire.com/nc/totalelectronics Some additions will be made over the holidays and we will close from DEC-20th till JAN-6th, Thanks and Happy Holidays!! -- Mike Shelton CET.ke4lgx Electronics Tech. III UNC-Physics Dept. ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From bbc39668 at YAHOO.COM Mon Dec 16 13:12:58 2002 From: bbc39668 at YAHOO.COM (Joe Y) Date: Mon Dec 16 11:12:58 2002 MST Subject: Heath cabinet paint Message-ID: Hello, I was wondering if there is an "off the shelf paint" that is close in color to the paint used on the heath HX 10 and RX 1. I believe I recall someone mentioning a color from krylon but am not positive. I'm not sure I am ready to go through the hassle and expense of ordering the exact color from NC, close in color is fine for me. Thanks for any help. joe __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From gzook at YAHOO.COM Mon Dec 16 13:23:51 2002 From: gzook at YAHOO.COM (Glen Zook) Date: Mon Dec 16 11:23:51 2002 MST Subject: Cheyenne Dials and Overlays Message-ID: I have just completed the new dial and dial overlay for the Heathkit Cheyenne (MT-1) transmitter. These are not scans, but are completely new computer generated items. I am presently working on the dial and overlay for the Comanche (MR-1). When the dial drum for the HG-10 VFO gets here (someone is sending me one), I will do the same thing for the HG-10. The overlays and drums that I presently have for the Mohawk and the Apache are in process of being redone. Those were a combination of scan + computer graphics. The new ones will be completely computer generated. You can make a new dial drum for any of these items by using a PVC "tail piece" that is 1.5 inches in diameter from any home-improvement center. The one thing is that the new dials are completely opaque and not slightly translucent as were the originals. Both the overlay and complete dial drums are available. Right now, the price for the Cheyenne dials (and will be the same for the Comanche in a few days) is Overlay: $18.50 CONUS, $19.50 Canada, $20.03 Texas. Drum: $25.00 CONUS, $27.00 Canada, $27.06 Texas. You can get the information on the Mohawk and Apache drums at http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco Remember, it is not the price of the materials used in the creation of these dials, but it is all the labor that went into the artwork. Glen, K9STH ===== Glen, K9STH Web sites http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From N7BH at AOL.COM Mon Dec 16 13:49:04 2002 From: N7BH at AOL.COM (Robert Schlegel) Date: Mon Dec 16 11:49:04 2002 MST Subject: SB600 manual trade Message-ID: Trade a SB600 manual in excellent condition for a SB604 manual. Bob N7BH ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From rsahlen at VOICENET.COM Mon Dec 16 14:41:47 2002 From: rsahlen at VOICENET.COM (Rich Sahlender) Date: Mon Dec 16 12:41:47 2002 MST Subject: Apache High Plate Current In-Reply-To: <20021216.111448.-461111.0.pmarkavage@juno.com> Message-ID: I did adjust the clamp circuit, I did not check anything in the metering circuits. After cleaning/working it all weekend I only did basic voltage checks after slow power up with variac to make sure B+ and bias was reasonable in a few key places. I ran out of weekend before I could do any detailed measurements. I'll continue next weekend but thought I'd ask here and plan my work based on responses from the list. tnx de Rich WA3WLH On Mon, Dec 16, 2002 at 11:14:48AM -0500, Peter A Markavage wrote: > Have you checked and/or adjusted the clamp circuit as per the setup in > the manual? Did you check the .1 ohm meter resistor for the plate > current? Besides neutralization issues, high or runaway plate current may > be a function of the clamp tube circuit. > Pete, CWA > > On Sun, 15 Dec 2002 23:51:49 -0500 Rich Sahlender > writes: > > After several years on the shelf I finally got around to > > working on my TX-1. Won't bore you all with the little > > details of the clean up but found a nearly new pair of > > 6146B's in the final cage which I promptly pulled and > > replaced with 6146's. Didn't have time to neutralize > > them yet but tried loading into a dummy load to see how > > it acted. > > > > I have more than enough grid drive on 80m which "looks" > > steady by the meter and just about the recommended 6ma > > on 10m but it randomly moves plus/minus about 1/2ma > > which in my experience is a pretty clear sign it needs > > to be neutralized. What is unusual to me though is the > > high plate current. Manual recommends 250ma. > > > > On 80m with no loading and 6ma grid drive the plate > > dips at 300-350ma and only about 70 watts out. On 40m > > I have to back the grid drive way down or the plate > > current goes off scale. About 1ma grid drive with a > > little loading and the plate dips to 250ma with only > > 50 watts out. At 3ma I get about 100 watts out but the > > plate current is pushing 400-450ma... > > > > Would finals in need of neutralization also cause > > symptoms like these? I've never seen it quite like > > this... or should I be looking for bad rf bypass caps > > and/or meter shunts etc? > > > > tnx de Rich WA3WLH > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > > > Subscription control - > > http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From w4gbw at BREVARD.NET Mon Dec 16 17:44:36 2002 From: w4gbw at BREVARD.NET (Charles W. Morehouse) Date: Mon Dec 16 15:44:36 2002 MST Subject: Heath cabinet paint Message-ID: Joe, There is no hassle in ordering paint from Mike Shelton of Total Electronics. Mike is a fine fellow, has an excellent line of paints and is an old friend. He has the paint you need. Check his posting for the web sites. Happy Holidays. Wayne; W4GBW Joe Y wrote: >Hello, >I was wondering if there is an "off the shelf paint" >that is close in color to the paint used on the heath >HX 10 and RX 1. I believe I recall someone mentioning >a color from krylon but am not positive. >I'm not sure I am ready to go through the hassle and >expense of ordering the exact color from NC, close in >color is fine for me. >Thanks for any help. >joe > >__________________________________________________ >Do you Yahoo!? >Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. >http://mailplus.yahoo.com > >----------------------------------------------------------- >This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona >----------------------------------------------------------- > >Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH >To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV >Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From mgrandy at TELUS.NET Mon Dec 16 20:45:18 2002 From: mgrandy at TELUS.NET (Murray Grandy) Date: Mon Dec 16 18:45:18 2002 MST Subject: Heathkit HW-2-4, HW-2-P Message-ID: Just wondering if someone on the list can tell me anything about subject radios. I just discovered them in my 1989 xmas catalog and I'm thinking I might like to own one. I was unaware of these Heath hand held radios until now. Murray ****************** --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.427 / Virus Database: 240 - Release Date: 12/6/02 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From Emile_Imberman at 3COM.COM Mon Dec 16 16:09:59 2002 From: Emile_Imberman at 3COM.COM (Emile Imberman) Date: Mon Dec 16 14:09:59 2002 MST Subject: For Sale Message-ID: I have a 3B301/SB401 for Sale. If anyone is interested, please contact me on my other EMAIL. W5EMI at arrl.net. Emile ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From rudita5 at HOTMAIL.COM Mon Dec 16 21:12:05 2002 From: rudita5 at HOTMAIL.COM (tony delatejera) Date: Mon Dec 16 19:12:05 2002 MST Subject: the new ampkeyer for vintage amps Message-ID: hello,i am trying to find a url about an amplifier keyer i did see here,but have had not luck,i am very curios to see it and buy one,i have a SB 200 Which i want to interface with a yaesu 847,i smoked my electronic switching on the 847,so this time i need to step down the amps and change the ac to dc as to make it compatible w.the sb200 thanks to all kb9pil tony _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From gzook at YAHOO.COM Mon Dec 16 22:23:32 2002 From: gzook at YAHOO.COM (Glen Zook) Date: Mon Dec 16 20:23:32 2002 MST Subject: Heath cabinet paint In-Reply-To: <20021216181258.52875.qmail@web21303.mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Check the article on "Faux Heath Paints" on either of my websites that are at the end of this message. Glen, K9STH --- Joe Y wrote: I was wondering if there is an "off the shelf paint" that is close in color to the paint used on the heath HX 10 and RX 1. I believe I recall someone mentioning a color from krylon but am not positive. ===== Glen, K9STH Web sites http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From gzook at YAHOO.COM Mon Dec 16 23:13:35 2002 From: gzook at YAHOO.COM (Glen Zook) Date: Mon Dec 16 21:13:35 2002 MST Subject: Dials and Overlays Message-ID: I have now gotten the Comanche overlay artwork done. Also, I have redone the Mohawk and Apache overlys using completely computer generated artwork instead of the old part scan, part computer. The VF-1 / DX-100 series VFO dial is still a mixture of scan and computer. I am going to see if I can redo this using computer generated graphics which will produce a slightly better product (I bought a new graphics program about a month ago and am trying to learn how to use it - having some luck since the new slide-rule type dials!). The HG-10 dial has not arrived as of today. When it gets here, I can make the artwork for the overlay and complete drum assembly. Remember, with the overlay, the drum is no longer slightly translucent, but is opaque. You can make your own drum using 1.5 inch diameter "tail piece" PVC from a home improvement center for $2 or less. You do have to be careful to get it cut to the correct dimension and to cut it "square". If you don't want to make your own, contact me about complete drum assemblies. I am going to try to get up some new photos, etc., on the zcomco website in the next day or so to show the overlays, drums, etc. Look at the website or E-Mail me for information. Thanks Glen, K9STH ===== Glen, K9STH Web sites http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From Ka9dzr at AOL.COM Tue Dec 17 00:29:51 2002 From: Ka9dzr at AOL.COM (Dennis Ka9Dzr) Date: Mon Dec 16 22:29:51 2002 MST Subject: help Message-ID: i have a seneca vhf-1 the dail cord on the final pully came off. how do i re-string the final pully. or can i use belt type drive like the one use on the sb-102. thanks foe any help dennis ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From brianmwood at EMAIL.MSN.COM Tue Dec 17 00:34:47 2002 From: brianmwood at EMAIL.MSN.COM (Brian Wood) Date: Mon Dec 16 22:34:47 2002 MST Subject: Apache High Plate Current In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Rich, After thinking I had fixed my grid current flicker by replacing the 47 pf capacitor that serves as the load for the final grids, I think I have now found that the flickering is related to the ground wire that runs along the side of the bracket-mounted driver tuning cap in the DX-100. If the Apache is built in a similar fashion, you might watch out for capacitive coupling from your driver tube to nearby grounds. The driver in a DX-100 is a 5763. Course, it could also be a bad contact in the 5763 tube socket. The flickering seems to stop when I angle the tube away from the ground wire, which of course affects the connectivity to the socket too. 73, Brian, W0DZ -----Original Message----- From: Heathkit Owners and Collectors List [mailto:HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV]On Behalf Of Rich Sahlender Sent: Sunday, December 15, 2002 9:52 PM To: HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Subject: Apache High Plate Current After several years on the shelf I finally got around to working on my TX-1. Won't bore you all with the little details of the clean up but found a nearly new pair of 6146B's in the final cage which I promptly pulled and replaced with 6146's. Didn't have time to neutralize them yet but tried loading into a dummy load to see how it acted. I have more than enough grid drive on 80m which "looks" steady by the meter and just about the recommended 6ma on 10m but it randomly moves plus/minus about 1/2ma which in my experience is a pretty clear sign it needs to be neutralized. What is unusual to me though is the high plate current. Manual recommends 250ma. On 80m with no loading and 6ma grid drive the plate dips at 300-350ma and only about 70 watts out. On 40m I have to back the grid drive way down or the plate current goes off scale. About 1ma grid drive with a little loading and the plate dips to 250ma with only 50 watts out. At 3ma I get about 100 watts out but the plate current is pushing 400-450ma... Would finals in need of neutralization also cause symptoms like these? I've never seen it quite like this... or should I be looking for bad rf bypass caps and/or meter shunts etc? tnx de Rich WA3WLH ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From ke4mg at YAHOO.COM Tue Dec 17 04:28:09 2002 From: ke4mg at YAHOO.COM (ken kuzma) Date: Tue Dec 17 02:28:09 2002 MST Subject: FS:Heathkit TC-2 Tube Checker Message-ID: Working TC-2 Tube checker . Tube index roll like new. This unit has the wooden case . Picture at: http://home1.gte.net/res096zp/auctions/heathtube.jpg 25.00 plus shipping Manual included !! ===== Please visit my web page Heathkit Drive belts efax :612-486-8944 __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From ke4mg at YAHOO.COM Tue Dec 17 06:05:21 2002 From: ke4mg at YAHOO.COM (ken kuzma) Date: Tue Dec 17 04:05:21 2002 MST Subject: FS: Heathkit IG-5282 and IG-5280 Message-ID: I have two units IG-5280 RF Generator and IG-5282 Audio Generator. Both in Very good Condition with manuals . Asking 25.00 plus shipping each. Pictures at: http://home1.gte.net/res096zp/heathrf.jpg http://home1.gte.net/res096zp/heathaudio.jpg Shipping will be from zip 33813 ===== Please visit my web page Heathkit Drive belts efax :612-486-8944 __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From gswynar at DURHAM.NET Tue Dec 17 08:24:52 2002 From: gswynar at DURHAM.NET (Eddy Swynar) Date: Tue Dec 17 06:24:52 2002 MST Subject: Heathkit SB-610 Problem SOLVED... Message-ID: Seasons Greetings Fellow Heathniks... Last night I ran into a situation with my beloved SB-610 that appeared quite vexing initially,but which ultimately was solved. I'm sharing it with you to file away mentally for possible future consideration "...just in case". Delete this message if you're already a 'scope pro! Here goes: PROBLEM--- The trace on my SB-610 suddenly appeared as a diffused fuzzy ball (about the diameter of lead pencil) in the trapezoid position. Likewise, the normally sharp line with the scope in the envelope pattern position was dim, wide, and fuzzy. When the sweep speed was cranked low, instead of a normally semi-rippling line, I could only see 4 or 5 1/4" tall vertical fuzzy lines evenly spaced across the screen. I could also just detect a trace of an acrid odour descending the stairs (the rig was warming up downstairs), as if something had "smoked". TROUBLE-SHOOTING--- Read the manual BEFORE you do anything! The exact first step in the troubleshooting guide was the key: in my instance, the resistance was only several thousands of ohms, a far cry from 5 megohms! I de-solded the transformer's blue & yellow wires from their respective moorings on the tie strips, & measured the a.c. voltage from them to confirm that the "iron" hadn't expired...WHEW! It was well in excess of 600 vac. What a relief THAT was! REPAIRING THE THING--- The output voltage at the juncture of R605 & C606 was less than 300 volts... Time to replace the rectifiers, I thought. I've learned the hard way that it pays to check the continuity of solid state rectifiers both ways BEFORE soldering them into position: I do this with the tone continuity position of my Radio shack FETVOM. Anyway, diodes D5 & D6 are SILENIUM units, & I automatically replaced them with back-to-back pairs of modern run-of-the-mill I kv/1 ampere silicon units. The fuzzy pattern remained. I next noted that while resistor R605 was SUPPOSED to be a bright banded orange-orange-yellow affair, it appeared almost all black/brown. EUREKA! l removed the offensive part, & noted that it was, indeed, semi-charred, & displayed a resistance of several megohms. A new replacement was soldered in its place, & the power activated... After about 30 seconds, smoke poured off the body of the poor thing, & R605 self-destructed yet again. What next? I replaced R605 a second time, AND snipped off the lead from C606 "just in case"---I fired-up the scope, & a beautifully clear pattern returned to the screen! It was pin-point sharp in the trapezoid pattern, too. And best of all, the resistor survived a 30 minute survival test unscathed. FINAL SOLUTION--- My C606 displayed a RESISTANCE of several thousand ohms. I replaced it with a junk box 0.1 ufd. 1600 vdc capacitor on-hand, & all is well again...in fact, the trace is brighter & sharper than it's ever been! Should anything similar crop up in the future, my suspicions will fall upon that bank of similar black capacitors alongside it in the SB-610. Perhaps just as in receivers, capacitors in scopes should be replaced every twenty years or so, too! Hi Hi. Anyway, I'm glad it's back on line & working fine. The experience also taught me that it's time to replace all of the tubes in my '610---with one exception, they all tested in the "red" zone of my Stark tube tester! It's amazing the scope works as well as it does, testament to the longevity of "no frills" engineering, I guess! ~73~ Eddy VE3CUI - VE3XZ ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From wb8baf at VOYAGER.NET Tue Dec 17 09:59:31 2002 From: wb8baf at VOYAGER.NET (Dave Leisman) Date: Tue Dec 17 07:59:31 2002 MST Subject: SB-110a Message-ID: I need some help with this "project" I have an SB-110a and the receiver is great, but I am having problems with the transmitter section. I can get only milliwatts out from the thing. New driver tube and 2 brand new 6146 finals but still nothing. I have gone through the full tune up procedure, as stated in the manual several times,all with the same result. I know I at least get some signal out because I can transmit into a dummy load and easily hear the signal on a second receiver located 30 yards away. And I know the LMO works as well. I fear that the bandpass transformers located ahead of the driver tube have been turned too far out of synch and need to be "homed" so the thing can be properly tuned. Turning the final tune control, the preselector and the load control do have some effect but with such nominal power output it's hard to judge exactly how much effect. In every other way the rig is great. I use an HP-23a as power supply. So, any suggections would be appreciated. This is a great rig and I really want the thing up and running. Thanks, Dave, W8QW -- CoreComm Webmail. http://home.core.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From n0czv at WILLARD-OH.COM Tue Dec 17 10:53:18 2002 From: n0czv at WILLARD-OH.COM (Steve Garwood) Date: Tue Dec 17 08:53:18 2002 MST Subject: the new ampkeyer for vintage amps Message-ID: Tony, Check out www.theheathkitshop.com You will find the ampkeyer on Mike's web site... Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: tony delatejera Sent: 12/16/2002 9:12:05 PM To: HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Subject: the new ampkeyer for vintage amps > hello,i am trying to find a url about an amplifier keyer i did see here,but > have had not luck,i am very curios to see it and buy one,i have a SB 200 > Which i want to interface with a yaesu 847,i smoked my electronic switching > on the 847,so this time i need to step down the amps and change the ac to dc > as to make it compatible w.the sb200 thanks to all kb9pil tony > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* > http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From slyon at PACIFICNET.NET Tue Dec 17 11:13:25 2002 From: slyon at PACIFICNET.NET (Stu Lyon) Date: Tue Dec 17 09:13:25 2002 MST Subject: the new ampkeyer for vintage amps Message-ID: Tony, Try: http://www.harbachelectronics.com/ 73, Stu W6CUX Winnetka, CA slyon at pacificnet.net Does your keyboard have a shift key? ----- Original Message ----- From: "tony delatejera" To: Sent: Monday, December 16, 2002 6:12 PM Subject: the new ampkeyer for vintage amps > hello,i am trying to find a url about an amplifier keyer i did see here,but > have had not luck,i am very curios to see it and buy one,i have a SB 200 > Which i want to interface with a yaesu 847,i smoked my electronic switching > on the 847,so this time i need to step down the amps and change the ac to dc > as to make it compatible w.the sb200 thanks to all kb9pil tony > > ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From w4gbw at BREVARD.NET Tue Dec 17 13:15:00 2002 From: w4gbw at BREVARD.NET (Charles W. Morehouse) Date: Tue Dec 17 11:15:00 2002 MST Subject: Heathkit SB-610 Problem SOLVED... Message-ID: Eddy, Have restored many of the HO-10, 13, SB-610, 620 critters. When the HV circuit goes, replace EVERYTHING. Mouser has the diodes and resistors, Antique has the .05 mf @ 1600 v orangedrops ( use two ) and the 1V2 rectifiers. No trouble since. Wayne; W4GBW Eddy Swynar wrote: >Seasons Greetings Fellow Heathniks... > >Last night I ran into a situation with my beloved SB-610 that appeared quite >vexing initially,but which ultimately was solved. I'm sharing it with you to >file away mentally for possible future consideration "...just in case". > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From rsahlen at VOICENET.COM Tue Dec 17 13:36:16 2002 From: rsahlen at VOICENET.COM (Rich Sahlender) Date: Tue Dec 17 11:36:16 2002 MST Subject: Apache High Plate Current In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Interesting... the Apache does indeed use the 5763 as a driver. I think it's pretty "busy" underneath it but I'll have a look. tnx de Rich WA3WLH On Mon, Dec 16, 2002 at 10:34:47PM -0700, Brian Wood wrote: > Rich, > > After thinking I had fixed my grid current flicker by replacing the 47 pf > capacitor that serves as the load for the final grids, I think I have now > found that the flickering is related to the ground wire that runs along the > side of the bracket-mounted driver tuning cap in the DX-100. If the Apache > is built in a similar fashion, you might watch out for capacitive coupling > from your driver tube to nearby grounds. The driver in a DX-100 is a 5763. > Course, it could also be a bad contact in the 5763 tube socket. The > flickering seems to stop when I angle the tube away from the ground wire, > which of course affects the connectivity to the socket too. > > 73, > > Brian, W0DZ ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From prosolar at SSSNET.COM Tue Dec 17 14:02:31 2002 From: prosolar at SSSNET.COM (mike bryce) Date: Tue Dec 17 12:02:31 2002 MST Subject: the new ampkeyer for vintage amps In-Reply-To: <003b01c2a5e7$44268a00$0e6ce93f@oemcomputer> Message-ID: tony.. that might be my AmpKeyer... designed to key just about anything you can plug into it. I use one on my jupiter to key a heathkit sb200. the sb200 requires negative (-130 volts) keying while the sb220 requires positive (+130 volts) keying the ampkeyer will handle either one (or both at the same time!) here's the url.. http://www.theheathkitshop.com/ampkeyer.html Mike Bryce WB8VGE SunLight Energy Systems http://www.seslogic.com http://www.theheathkitshop.com "Electricity at the speed of light" > From: Stu Lyon > Reply-To: Stu Lyon > Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 08:13:25 -0800 > To: HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Subject: Re: the new ampkeyer for vintage amps >> hello,i am trying to find a url about an amplifier keyer i did see > here,but >> have had not luck,i am very curios to see it and buy one,i have a SB 200 >> Which i want to interface with a yaesu 847,i smoked my electronic > switching >> on the 847,so this time i need to step down the amps and change the ac to > dc >> as to make it compatible w.the sb200 thanks to all kb9pil tony >> >> > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From prosolar at SSSNET.COM Tue Dec 17 14:07:26 2002 From: prosolar at SSSNET.COM (mike bryce) Date: Tue Dec 17 12:07:26 2002 MST Subject: SB-110a In-Reply-To: <200212171459.gBHExVj01071@mail3.mx.voyager.net> Message-ID: dave.. if you think the transformers are really out of whack, couple a scope to the output of each section that is tuned by the transformer. then while watching the scope, tune the transformer for max output, then move on to the next stage and repeat. this should work provided heath wants to peak the stages on the output of each stage and not go after a null.. Mike Bryce WB8VGE SunLight Energy Systems http://www.seslogic.com http://www.theheathkitshop.com "Electricity at the speed of light" > From: Dave Leisman > Reply-To: Dave Leisman > Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 09:59:31 -0500 > To: HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Subject: SB-110a > > I need some help with this "project" I have an SB-110a and the > receiver is great, but I am having problems with the transmitter > section. I can get only milliwatts out from the thing. New driver > tube and 2 brand new 6146 finals but still nothing. I have gone > through the full tune up procedure, as stated in the manual several > times,all with the same result. > > I know I at least get some signal out because I can transmit into a > dummy load and easily hear the signal on a second receiver located 30 > yards away. And I know the LMO works as well. > > I fear that the bandpass transformers located ahead of the driver tube > have been turned too far out of synch and need to be "homed" so the > thing can be properly tuned. Turning the final tune control, the > preselector and the load control do have some effect but with such > nominal power output it's hard to judge exactly how much effect. > > In every other way the rig is great. I use an HP-23a as power supply. > So, any suggections would be appreciated. This is a great rig and I > really want the thing up and running. > > Thanks, > > Dave, W8QW > > -- > CoreComm Webmail. > http://home.core.com > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From rudita5 at HOTMAIL.COM Tue Dec 17 18:02:23 2002 From: rudita5 at HOTMAIL.COM (tony delatejera) Date: Tue Dec 17 16:02:23 2002 MST Subject: found web site for the amikeyer Message-ID: thank you steve,and all the good folks ,i found what i was looking for in the heatkitstore,have a blessed holidays all of you! _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From james.pratt at ATTWS.COM Tue Dec 17 16:37:49 2002 From: james.pratt at ATTWS.COM (Pratt, James) Date: Tue Dec 17 14:37:49 2002 MST Subject: SB-610 Message-ID: Hey Eddie.. WELL DONE!!!!! I had a similiar problem with my SB-610 awhile back.. Thank GOD for my Sencore LC meter.. It has been great in sniffing out the bad caps.. Cheers! Jim Pratt K7QI ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From n7rk at COX.NET Wed Dec 18 00:53:34 2002 From: n7rk at COX.NET (David Hollander) Date: Tue Dec 17 22:53:34 2002 MST Subject: Goodies for Sale Message-ID: Here is a bunch of stuff for sale. Prices do not include shipping unless specified. Click on the links for pictures. Hallicrafters S-38EB This is the "Rare" Blonde version in beautiful condition and works great - $175 http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/s38eb.jpg http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/s38eb2.jpg http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/s38eb3.jpg Morrow 2BR - 80 and 10 Meter Converter-Rare (Untested) - $40 http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/morrow.jpg http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/morrow3.jpg Heathkit Model AK-7 Mobile Speaker.........$12 http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/heathspeaker.jpg Allied Radio Knight Kit AM-FM Tuner .........$30 http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/knightamfmtuner.jpg http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/knightamfmtuner2.jpg McMurdo Silver Model 900 VOMAX VTVM with manual copy (not working)..........$25 http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/silver900.jpg GenRad W50MBB Variac Autotransformer - appears new - $350 http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/bigvariac.jpg http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/bigvariac2.jpg http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/bigvariac3.jpg Collins Radio - 200 mA Meter and Collins Radio Meter - 25 mA - $40 for the pair (The 25 mA has a cracked glass) http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/collins200ma.jpg http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/collins25ma.jpg Philco Model 38-38 Wood AM/SW Radio from 1938 (battery radio - nice shape but untested) - $85 http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/philco3838.jpg http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/philco38382.jpg http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/philco38383.jpg Ceramic Tube Sockets for 872 Rectifiers- $18 http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/sockets.jpg Superior Instruments Model 77 VTVM. (3 tube unit with a lighted scale. Inside looks excellent but needs work) ..$20 http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/superiormeter.jpg M2 RC2800 Antenna Controller (Rotator) Box...$80 http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/m2rc2800.jpg I will ship overseas. You can check my user ID "n7rk" on Eb*y for a reference as to dealing with me. Thanks for looking and Happy Holidays, Dave N7RK -- *********************************************************** Dave N7RK http://members.cox.net/n7rk Phoenix, Arizona *DXCC Honor Roll* *WAZ#23 - 75 Meter SSB* ex-XE2/N7RK, N7RK/ZB2, VK2ERK, ZM?AJN, WB6NRK, WN6IWX Boatanchor Collector Extraordinaire preferring Hallicrafters, National and what ever else looks interesting! ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From aa4lr at ARRL.NET Tue Dec 17 23:27:20 2002 From: aa4lr at ARRL.NET (Bill Coleman) Date: Tue Dec 17 21:27:20 2002 MST Subject: HR-10 thread... Message-ID: On 9/18/02 9:57 AM, Gerald C. Lemay at w1id at FCGNETWORKS.NET wrote: >You can indeed narrow the "nose" of the filter but you can't really >improve "skirt" selectivity due to the fact there are only 2 crystals >comprising the filter. Some years ago I got a junker HR-10, took out the >filter transformer and crystals and put it in another HR-10. Other than the >fact insertion loss was greater than a stock HR-10, selectivity was then >pretty decent for most CW operation and some SSB. I did a similar experiment some years ago. I had two HR-10Bs (one was my brothers), and put two identical crystals in the IF. My theory was that it would have an extremely narrow filter. Unfortunately, it didn't work. I couldn't get the IF amplifier to stop oscillating, no matter how I re-tuned the IF transformer. Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL Mail: aa4lr at arrl.net Quote: "Not within a thousand years will man ever fly!" -- Wilbur Wright, 1901 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From Milanbagel at CS.COM Wed Dec 18 10:27:09 2002 From: Milanbagel at CS.COM (Milan Bagel) Date: Wed Dec 18 08:27:09 2002 MST Subject: HO-10 Message-ID: Hello Experts! I have restored a lot of HO-10 monitors but this one has me stumped... The sweep pattern using sine function seems to have some signal (or?) on it rather than being a straight line. I thought it might be AC ripple but have replaced all of the usual HV components. The sweep picture looks like little "ocean waves" Hi Hi. Any thoughts out there? Tnx and 73, Milan K9HDX ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From prosolar at SSSNET.COM Wed Dec 18 14:44:19 2002 From: prosolar at SSSNET.COM (mike bryce) Date: Wed Dec 18 12:44:19 2002 MST Subject: HO-10 In-Reply-To: <144.57611a4.2b31edcd@cs.com> Message-ID: start by poking around the vertical input amplifier... could be picking up stray ac. the input amplifier could even be oscillating! you might need to couple a second scope to the input grid of the amp to see what's there. Mike Bryce WB8VGE SunLight Energy Systems http://www.seslogic.com http://www.theheathkitshop.com "Electricity at the speed of light" > From: Milan Bagel > Reply-To: Milanbagel at CS.COM > Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2002 10:27:09 EST > To: HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Subject: HO-10 > > Hello Experts! > > I have restored a lot of HO-10 monitors but this one has me stumped... The > sweep pattern using sine function seems to have some signal (or?) on it > rather than being a straight line. I thought it might be AC ripple but have > replaced all of the usual HV components. The sweep picture looks like little > "ocean waves" Hi Hi. Any thoughts out there? > > Tnx and 73, Milan K9HDX > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From OTAKEBI at AOL.COM Wed Dec 18 17:05:08 2002 From: OTAKEBI at AOL.COM (Dan Pividal N4VET) Date: Wed Dec 18 15:05:08 2002 MST Subject: Need Tech Help Message-ID: Need to find someone that can work on a DFC180 of a Kenwood TS180. The unit will not store memory. Would like to know of anyone that works on these units. I live in Tampa, Fl. Unit is to old to ship. But, I can drive it to repair within reason, Thanks, Dan ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From e.j.forwood at JUNO.COM Wed Dec 18 19:40:17 2002 From: e.j.forwood at JUNO.COM (E. Jerold Forwood) Date: Wed Dec 18 17:40:17 2002 MST Subject: Need Tech Help Message-ID: Check the small battery inside that makes the memory hold. It should be easy to find, if you have the manual/schematic. Not sure on this model, but some are soldered in. Not hard to change though. 73's de Jerry, K?EJF On Wed, 18 Dec 2002 17:05:08 EST Dan Pividal N4VET writes: > Need to find someone that can work on a DFC180 of a Kenwood TS180. > The unit will not store memory. > Would like to know of anyone that works on these units. > I live in Tampa, Fl. > Unit is to old to ship. > But, I can drive it to repair within reason, > Thanks, > Dan > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - > http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > > E. Jerold (Jerry) Forwood ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From RECCOP18 at AOL.COM Wed Dec 18 21:02:16 2002 From: RECCOP18 at AOL.COM (H.G. Jerry Dowell) Date: Wed Dec 18 19:02:16 2002 MST Subject: Need Tech Help HX-10 Power Supply Message-ID: Have or Had nice HX-10 Marauder. Noticed a slight spark sound when turning on to warm up in the Power Supply Section. Checked Tubes / Electrolytics/ other Caps and Resistors in the Power Supply section. Last check in turning on about blew the 5R4 tube out of socket. This tube is the High voltage Rectifier in this unit. Help Please. W0GYR H. G. Jerry Dowell 19201 E. Truman Rd. Independence, Missouri 64056-2432 816-796-0800 RECCOP18 at AOL.COM ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From ab5wg at MYLINUXISP.COM Wed Dec 18 21:30:28 2002 From: ab5wg at MYLINUXISP.COM (Ron) Date: Wed Dec 18 19:30:28 2002 MST Subject: WTD: Heath Collector to adopt RX1/TX1/AK5 Message-ID: I am looking for a collector who would like to adopt this pair. Both have been fully restored and include extras. The RX-1 has been rebuilt from scratch using all modern components. The K6AD mods were incorporated during the reconstruction. Frequency stabilization was achieved with a temperature controlled oven for the front end. The RX-1, TX-1 and matching speaker (I think it is the AK5--big ugly one) have all had their cabinets refinished in the correct color and in epoxy enamel. Both sets have the chrome knobs and new dial drums. The RX-1 works and sounds great on AM. SSB reception is a little tricky, but never use it on SSB. Main tuning knobs on both sets use the Marauder spinner knob. The Apache was a total restoration also. The chassis was nickel plated before restoration began. Audio is a matched set of Svetlana EL-34's. Power supply is all solid state. The clipper/limiter was bypassed and I chose instead to use the Ten-Tec solid state compressor which is built into the base of a D-104. Apache has full PTT. DowKey coaxial antenna relay included with the station. This equipment is absolutely gorgeous in appearance. If you want to get into AM with a classic Heath station these are for you. I will listen to any serious offers from the group. Thanks, Ron, AB5WG ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From bakken at NET-PORT.COM Wed Dec 18 21:37:47 2002 From: bakken at NET-PORT.COM (Ken Bakhaus) Date: Wed Dec 18 19:37:47 2002 MST Subject: tech help on TS 180 memory Message-ID: I don't know the particulars on a TS180 battery change but have done it on my TS570. It was a simple change but I am under the understanding that it must be done with a power supply connected or there will be other consequences. There were a couple articles concerning this in QST which I probably could find if interested. My experience was relatively easy and successful on the TS570 and memory functions were restored. It was done with PS connected and ON but w/o the rig being turned on. Ken - K8PAO since 59 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From mkx at SYMPATICO.CA Wed Dec 18 23:20:58 2002 From: mkx at SYMPATICO.CA (M. Kassay) Date: Wed Dec 18 21:20:58 2002 MST Subject: UPDATE for sale... New items Message-ID: WANTED: Heathkit ID-2295 rain gauge For Sale... Heathkit ORIGINAL MANUALS... price includes shipping ! Heath IM-11 vtvm $8 US Heath HD-1984 micorder $9 US Heath SA-5010a keyer $12 US Heath Mohican spec sheet $4 US Heath TS-4a tv alignment gen $9 US Heath IM-38 vtvm $9 US Heath SB-600 spkr $8 US Heath HD-15 phone patch $7 US Heath HN-31 cantenna $7 US Heath IO-102 scope $10 US Heath IB-102 frq scaler $10 US Heath HP-13a pwr supply $9 US Heath HD-1234 ant switch $8 US Heath HM-9 qrp wattmeter $9 US Heath SB-300 spec sheet $7 US Heath HW-202 2m rig $12 US Heath HM-2102 swr/pwr meter $9 US Heath GD-1021 photo relay $8 US Heath V-6 VTVM $8 US Heath HM-11 swr/pwr meter $9 US Heath HWA-2036-3 pwr supply $10 US Heath IM-11 vtvm $8 US Heath GC-1005 clock $10 US Heath HWA-7-1 pwr supply $11 US EQUIPMENT for SALE.... Heath HW-9 hf rig - dead $175 US Heath SB-650 freq display $180 US Heath HWA-9 band pack kit $60 US Heath HWA-202-1 pwr supply $25 US Heath HW-202 2m rig $20 Heath HP-23a $45 ea. SB-630 station console mint $75 US IT-27 trans checker $13 US Digital techniques books x2 $15 US SB series crystal band pack $35 US SB-600 speaker $40 US CW filter 404-284-1 $38 US shipped Heath HW-16 novice transceiver $145 US brand new in box - Radio Shack goose neck style desk mic 33-921 $60 US Shipping extra on equipment, for further info, pls send me an Email. -- 73 Mike Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ! Ho Ho Ho ! ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From gzook at YAHOO.COM Thu Dec 19 02:45:09 2002 From: gzook at YAHOO.COM (Glen Zook) Date: Thu Dec 19 00:45:09 2002 MST Subject: Heath HG-10 Message-ID: Having never owned one, and the manual is doesn't really say. Is the 80 meter output really in the 3.5 - 4.0 MHz range or is it like most of the Heath equipment from the era and is actually operating in the 160 meter (1.750 - 2.000 MHz) range? Even the Apache VFO operates on 160 meters even though the transmitter does not. Glen, K9STH ===== Glen, K9STH Web sites http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From wb8jkr at JUNO.COM Thu Dec 19 05:39:35 2002 From: wb8jkr at JUNO.COM (Mark Graalman WB8JKR) Date: Thu Dec 19 03:39:35 2002 MST Subject: Sb-630 question Message-ID: Can anybody on the list Email me a scan of the "Theory of operation" section of the SB-630 station console? Its the only part of the manual a friend of mine doesn't have and the BAMA site doesn't have it either. ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From bugmarx at EV1.NET Thu Dec 19 06:30:57 2002 From: bugmarx at EV1.NET (Carl C. Miller) Date: Thu Dec 19 04:30:57 2002 MST Subject: No Code License Message-ID: Hello. This is KA5KAB 's wife. I was wondering if anyone could tell me if they still offer the NO Code license. Thanks, Renee ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From gzook at YAHOO.COM Thu Dec 19 11:29:27 2002 From: gzook at YAHOO.COM (Glen Zook) Date: Thu Dec 19 09:29:27 2002 MST Subject: No Code License In-Reply-To: <000e01c2a752$1a12ed00$08d90cd8@pavilion> Message-ID: The "No Code" Technician class is still offered. Glen, K9STH --- "Carl C. Miller" wrote: Hello. This is KA5KAB 's wife. I was wondering if anyone could tell me if they still offer the NO Code ===== Glen, K9STH Web sites http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From wb8jkr at JUNO.COM Thu Dec 19 11:28:26 2002 From: wb8jkr at JUNO.COM (Mark Graalman WB8JKR) Date: Thu Dec 19 09:28:26 2002 MST Subject: SB-630 question answered Message-ID: I got the info I needed on the SB-630, thank you! 73, Mark WB8JKR ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From maytag at EN-TEL.NET Thu Dec 19 12:41:13 2002 From: maytag at EN-TEL.NET (W.A. Strong) Date: Thu Dec 19 10:41:13 2002 MST Subject: Modern lingo-- Message-ID: Heath gear is old ; one would surmise many of the owners probably are also-- Just a general observation- (Don't open any threads on this, fellows) I ran across the following in a computer magazine "CPU" - the containing article was a review of a vacuum tube being placed in a computer audio board... Quote " It's totally tubular Dude ! " Modern expression -- I like it ! Bill --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.427 / Virus Database: 240 - Release Date: 12/6/2002 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From wittfa19 at EARTHLINK.NET Thu Dec 19 13:23:43 2002 From: wittfa19 at EARTHLINK.NET (Fred Wittman) Date: Thu Dec 19 11:23:43 2002 MST Subject: No Code License Message-ID: It's the Technician class you're wanting. Study the book "Now You're Talking," and you'll have one in no time. Fred W. - KG6NYK ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carl C. Miller" To: Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2002 3:30 AM Subject: No Code License Hello. This is KA5KAB 's wife. I was wondering if anyone could tell me if they still offer the NO Code license. Thanks, Renee ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=ATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From rsahlen at VOICENET.COM Thu Dec 19 15:03:57 2002 From: rsahlen at VOICENET.COM (Rich Sahlender) Date: Thu Dec 19 13:03:57 2002 MST Subject: Heath HG-10 VFO In-Reply-To: <20021219074643.22765.qmail@web40206.mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Glen, The "SPECIFICATIONS" page (page 2 in my manual) has the following chart: Band Dial Output (Meters) Calibrator Frequency ======== ======== ======== 80 3.5 to 4 3.5 to 4 40 7 to 7.4 7 to 7.425 20 14 to 14.8 7 to 7.425 15 21 to 22.2 7 to 7.425 10 28 to 29.7 7 to 7.425 6 50 to 54 8.333 to 9 2 144 to 148 8 to 8.222 73 de Rich WA3WLH On Wed, Dec 18, 2002 at 11:46:43PM -0800, Glen Zook wrote: > Having never owned one, and the manual is doesn't > really say. Is the 80 meter output of the HG-10 > really in the 3.5 - 4.0 MHz range or is it like most > of the Heath equipment from the era and is actually > operating in the 160 meter (1.750 - 2.000 MHz) range? > Even the Apache VFO operates on 160 meters even though > the transmitter does not. > > Glen, K9STH > > ===== > Glen, K9STH > > Web sites > > http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth > http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From eric_pierce at SYMPATICO.CA Thu Dec 19 15:56:20 2002 From: eric_pierce at SYMPATICO.CA (Eric Pierce) Date: Thu Dec 19 13:56:20 2002 MST Subject: IG-18 Signal Generator - identity of Q5 - follow up In-Reply-To: <5.1.0.14.0.20021206144333.00a36520@pop.mindspring.com> Message-ID: > ... Q5, 417-201 is a 2N3906, a generic PNP transistor. NOTE that the 2N3906 has a different pin out. The PCB is laid out for an ECB configuration, the 2N3906 is EBC. This and the diode fixed my problem (once I installed it the right way :-) Thanks again for all the help, another piece of heathkit history back in service! Eric VA3EP ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From rgreene at PIVOT.NET Thu Dec 19 14:07:48 2002 From: rgreene at PIVOT.NET (Bob Greene) Date: Thu Dec 19 12:07:48 2002 MST Subject: Heathkit Sixer Schematic (hw-29) Message-ID: Does anyone know where I can download the schematic? I've checked BAMA, but all they have is the schematic for the HW-29A; I have the HW-29. I'd like to fire up the old beast and work some AM...... Many thanks! N6QWI ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From ARDUJENSKI at AOL.COM Thu Dec 19 19:50:55 2002 From: ARDUJENSKI at AOL.COM (Alan KB7MBI) Date: Thu Dec 19 17:50:55 2002 MST Subject: SB-200 Series amps(?) Message-ID: I am looking at purchasing a used HF amp in the near future and have been leaning toward the SB-200 series amps primarily due to the reputation for durability and good deal for the price. I would apprecaite any recommendation as to which ones are more trouble free than others and also any items to ask about. I am primarily interested in 20m+ with occasional 75/80m usage. My intent is to run 220 to the shack. This is my first time going QRO so little unsure of the HF amp market Alan KB7MBI Woodinville, WA ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From tlee at WCOIL.COM Fri Dec 20 08:51:17 2002 From: tlee at WCOIL.COM (tlee) Date: Fri Dec 20 06:51:17 2002 MST Subject: FS/FT: SB-230 amplifier-bad tube Message-ID: Hello to all--I have an SB-230 amplifer with a bad tube in it for sale or trade. Power supply caps have been replaced in it. Would take $200 for this amp or trade for other ham gear of equal value. Shipping and packing costs are to be paid by the buyer. Pictures of this amp can be seen at http://www2.wcoil.com/~tlee/ 73 Ted N8GPQ ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From wb9iog at REVEALED.NET Fri Dec 20 02:04:13 2002 From: wb9iog at REVEALED.NET (MIKE SOUHRADA) Date: Fri Dec 20 00:04:13 2002 MST Subject: WTB Resistor IM 18 Message-ID: Well my trusty 30 year old VTVM gave up the ghost. To restore the resistance measurement capability I need PN 3-4-2 9.1 Ohmn 5% precision 2 watt resistor. White,brown,gold,gold Fits on the large range switch in the back ; lug 1 & 11, ref pg 9. Interesting note on page 5 re that part. Says it's a wire wound 2watt ; the same size as a 1 watt. Guess I could wind one but haven't done that in years. Anyone else try that? With out that resistor the meter is only useful for AC/DC. Anyone with a junker out there that can pull it out? Tnx for the read. Mike Iowa ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From Daddio683 at AOL.COM Fri Dec 20 11:43:52 2002 From: Daddio683 at AOL.COM (Gary Fortnum) Date: Fri Dec 20 09:43:52 2002 MST Subject: WTB Resistor IM 18 Message-ID: Mike, No need to go to the trouble of trying to wind one. There should be lots of resistors that fit the requirements. The original one was an IRC type BWH or as it seems to be called today, the SPH series. Regards, Gary. ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From prosolar at SSSNET.COM Fri Dec 20 12:21:19 2002 From: prosolar at SSSNET.COM (mike bryce) Date: Fri Dec 20 10:21:19 2002 MST Subject: IG-18 Signal Generator - identity of Q5 - follow up In-Reply-To: <000b01c2a7a1$14f74d80$c400a8c0@w2kserver> Message-ID: boys and girls... I have several thousand ( I think somewhere around 27 thousand) transistors on tape that have this goofy pin out.. they're NPN type. got these from ebay a year or so ago thinking I could use them in some project. but having this odd pin out put the screws to that idea. I did not know at the time the pin out was "non standard" I did not want to design a pc board using these transistors. so if anyone wants some, how about $4 for five feet of transistors plus a buck for mailing. there's a lot of transistors in five feet of tape. I've used some of these in the past to fix heathkit products and they work without hassle. Mike Bryce WB8VGE SunLight Energy Systems http://www.seslogic.com http://www.theheathkitshop.com "Electricity at the speed of light" > From: Eric Pierce > Reply-To: Eric Pierce > Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2002 15:56:20 -0500 > To: HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Subject: Re: IG-18 Signal Generator - identity of Q5 - follow up > >> ... Q5, 417-201 is a 2N3906, a generic PNP transistor. > > NOTE that the 2N3906 has a different pin out. The PCB is laid out for an > ECB configuration, the 2N3906 is EBC. > > This and the diode fixed my problem (once I installed it the right way > :-) > > Thanks again for all the help, another piece of heathkit history back in > service! > > > Eric VA3EP > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From rav4wd at EARTHLINK.NET Fri Dec 20 13:17:34 2002 From: rav4wd at EARTHLINK.NET (Ken Newman) Date: Fri Dec 20 11:17:34 2002 MST Subject: wanted heath hdp-1473 manual or copy. Message-ID: Hi, I just acquired a unused pristine hdp-1473 10thru80 vertical antenna.With it's original box. I need a copy or original manual for it. Please send your info and cost. Thanks, Ken kb4bjm ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From BobbyTrip at AOL.COM Fri Dec 20 14:14:20 2002 From: BobbyTrip at AOL.COM (Bob, WB2UJD) Date: Fri Dec 20 12:14:20 2002 MST Subject: WTB Resistor IM 18 Message-ID: You can certainly buy a 9.1 ohm 5% 2W resistor many places, Digi-Key, Mouser, etc... Not sure Radio Snack would have such a resistor, but this should be easy to locate a suitable replacement for. Bob, WB2UJD ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From SkyboltN101TW at AOL.COM Fri Dec 20 14:43:55 2002 From: SkyboltN101TW at AOL.COM (TW Wheelock - KA5ILN) Date: Fri Dec 20 12:43:55 2002 MST Subject: VF-7401 Manual Message-ID: Does anyone have an extra VF-7401 Manual with Illustration Book and Schematic that they would like to sell? TW, KA5ILN ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From radiorepair at MINDSPRING.COM Fri Dec 20 21:03:06 2002 From: radiorepair at MINDSPRING.COM (Malcolm Leonard) Date: Fri Dec 20 19:03:06 2002 MST Subject: WTB Resistor IM 18 Message-ID: I have an IM-11 switch with the part you need.The leads are terribly short,though. I can heat sink it,remove it very carefully and check it with a known accurate Wavetek DVM and get it out to you,if nobody else happens to have a new,never soldered one(probably no one does.) I don't want cash,but it is always fun to swap stuff and I am looking to build up my antique radio tube stock.If possible,I could use a known good 6L6.If not... any tube commonly used in radios between 1935 and 1955. If you have no trade,then you can just have the resistor anyway for nothing. Malcolm Leonard ----- Original Message ----- From: "MIKE SOUHRADA" To: Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2002 11:04 PM Subject: WTB Resistor IM 18 > Well my trusty 30 year old VTVM gave up the ghost. > To restore the resistance measurement capability I need PN 3-4-2 > 9.1 Ohmn 5% precision 2 watt resistor. White,brown,gold,gold > Fits on the large range switch in the back ; lug 1 & 11, ref pg 9. > > Interesting note on page 5 re that part. Says it's a wire wound > 2watt ; the same size as a 1 watt. Guess I could wind one but > haven't done that in years. Anyone else try that? > > With out that resistor the meter is only useful for AC/DC. > Anyone with a junker out there that can pull it out? > Tnx for the read. > Mike > Iowa > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From multi-volti at MULTI-VOLTI.COM Fri Dec 20 20:46:36 2002 From: multi-volti at MULTI-VOLTI.COM (multi-volti at MULTI-VOLTI.COM) Date: Fri Dec 20 18:46:36 2002 MST Subject: Someone needs 52-43 IF xfmr Message-ID: Hello: I got a phone call from someone looking for a 52-43 IF transformer. Can anyone help him? Please contact me and I guess I'll call him back & give him your contact info, or I can give you his #. Murray ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From multi-volti at MULTI-VOLTI.COM Fri Dec 20 22:10:40 2002 From: multi-volti at MULTI-VOLTI.COM (multi-volti at MULTI-VOLTI.COM) Date: Fri Dec 20 20:10:40 2002 MST Subject: 52-43 Message-ID: Never mind...a day late and a dollar short... He's on the list, and already found one - probably one of you guys helped him out. Happy Holidays. Murray ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From johnph3 at JUNO.COM Sat Dec 21 01:04:22 2002 From: johnph3 at JUNO.COM (John Q. Doe) Date: Fri Dec 20 23:04:22 2002 MST Subject: Heath AR-3 Message-ID: Looking for an original Heathkit Manual for AR-3. Have many manuals to trade, or will buy . Thanks John ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From bcarling at CFL.RR.COM Sat Dec 21 09:01:19 2002 From: bcarling at CFL.RR.COM (Brian Carling) Date: Sat Dec 21 07:01:19 2002 MST Subject: FOR SALE: VARIACS Message-ID: FOR SALE: VARIAC Model W10 variable transformer for 120V AC in, and 0-120V out at 10 Amps, brand new and complete with the knob and dial scale $75.00 plus shipping VARIAC Model W10 variable transformer for 120V AC in, and 0-120V out at 10 Amps, looks like new, has knob but is missing the dial scale plate $65.00 plus shipping General Radio Variac model M20 has 0-140V AC at 20 Amps - enclosed in heavy duty aluminum case with feet. Heavy duty construction that G.R. is famous for. Comes with knob and scale. Excellent shape - Looks like new. Plate states that it is for 350 Hz and up but works OK up to a few amps on 60 Hz also. Will sell for $45.00 plus shipping. E-mail me for pictures or to arrange purchase. ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From bcarling at CFL.RR.COM Sat Dec 21 12:14:18 2002 From: bcarling at CFL.RR.COM (Brian Carling) Date: Sat Dec 21 10:14:18 2002 MST Subject: Heath HW-29 Available Message-ID: Original buyer changed his mind so this is now available still: Benton Harbor Lunchbox rig - Heath HW-29 Sixer AM transceiver for 50MHz band. 5 Watts Power Output. these were sold from 1960 to 1970. Case is missing, otherwise complete with all tubes etc. and in fair condition. Supplied as-is with one crystal and a manual. AC power supply is built-in. Picture available. Will sell for $35.00 plus shipping ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From eric_pierce at SYMPATICO.CA Sat Dec 21 18:18:38 2002 From: eric_pierce at SYMPATICO.CA (Eric Pierce) Date: Sat Dec 21 16:18:38 2002 MST Subject: Need schematic for 2 tone generator In-Reply-To: <3E045B1A.2875.262280@localhost> Message-ID: I want to build a two tone generator for testing ssb rigs, and although I found some schematics on the internet, I also found that Far Circuits has circuit boards for two circuits and that will do a neater job. Unfortunately I cannot find the associated articles on line, and do not have the original publications. Does any one have access to: ARRL Handbook, "A B TWO TONE GENERATOR" The article is in Chapter 25 FIG.39 in handbooks > 1993 (although it is not in the 2001 one that I have) OR FIG.51 in handbooks 1988-91 OR QST Nov94 "TWO TONE GENERATOR" If I could get a scan (or even paper copy) of the article from both that would be great. Thanks Eric Pierce VA3EP ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From n7rk at COX.NET Sun Dec 22 10:11:10 2002 From: n7rk at COX.NET (David Hollander) Date: Sun Dec 22 08:11:10 2002 MST Subject: Stuff for Sale Message-ID: Here is a bunch of stuff for sale. Prices do not include shipping unless specified. Click on the links for pictures. Eico 324 Signal Generator with Manual (Copy).........$40 http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/eico324.jpg B&W Model 600 Grid Dip Meter with Manual (Copy).......$65 http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/bwgdo.jpg TU-75A Transmitter Tuning Unit - New in Box!.......$100 http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/tu75a.jpg http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/tu75a4.jpg http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/tu75a6.jpg U.S. Army Keyboard Transmitter Teletypewriter.........$40 http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/ttykeyboard.jpg http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/ttykeyboard2.jpg Signal Corps RM-52 Remote Control Box..................$25 http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/rm32.jpg McElroy Bug...............$225 http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/mackey.jpg http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/mackey2.jpg Hallicrafters S-38EB This is the "Rare" Blonde version in beautiful condition and works great - $175 http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/s38eb.jpg http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/s38eb2.jpg http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/s38eb3.jpg Morrow 2BR - 80 and 10 Meter Converter-Rare (Untested) - $40 http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/morrow.jpg http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/morrow3.jpg Heathkit Model AK-7 Mobile Speaker.........$12 http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/heathspeaker.jpg Allied Radio Knight Kit AM-FM Tuner .........$30 http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/knightamfmtuner.jpg http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/knightamfmtuner2.jpg McMurdo Silver Model 900 VOMAX VTVM with manual copy (not working)..........$25 http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/silver900.jpg GenRad W50MBB Variac Autotransformer - appears new - $350 http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/bigvariac.jpg http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/bigvariac2.jpg http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/bigvariac3.jpg M2 RC2800 Antenna Controller (Rotator) Box...$80 http://members.cox.net/radiostuff9/m2rc2800.jpg I will ship overseas. You can check my user ID "n7rk" on Eb*y for a reference as to dealing with me. Thanks for looking and Happy Holidays, Dave N7RK -- *********************************************************** Dave N7RK http://members.cox.net/n7rk Phoenix, Arizona *DXCC Honor Roll* *WAZ#23 - 75 Meter SSB* ex-XE2/N7RK, N7RK/ZB2, VK2ERK, ZM0AJN, WB6NRK, WN6IWX Boatanchor Collector Extraordinaire preferring Hallicrafters, National and what ever else looks interesting! ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From Kenneth.Winterling at MBUSA.COM Sun Dec 22 09:06:28 2002 From: Kenneth.Winterling at MBUSA.COM (Kenneth.Winterling at MBUSA.COM) Date: Sun Dec 22 07:06:28 2002 MST Subject: Need Info On Heathkit Battery Eliminator Model BE-2 Message-ID: Greenies, Does anybody have the specs, schematic, etc. for the Heathkit Battery Eliminator model BE-2? I have been unable to locate anything on line. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Ken, WA2LBI wa2lbi at arrl.net ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From eric_pierce at SYMPATICO.CA Sun Dec 22 14:27:04 2002 From: eric_pierce at SYMPATICO.CA (Eric Pierce) Date: Sun Dec 22 12:27:04 2002 MST Subject: Need schematic for 2 tone generator - THANKS In-Reply-To: <000201c2a947$4b2c1eb0$c400a8c0@w2kserver> Message-ID: Thanks to those who responded, I now have both articles. This is a great list! FYI, the "ARRL Handbook, "A B TWO TONE GENERATOR" " is a fairly elaborate circuit with 3 FET dual op amps, wein bridge oscillators, low pass filters, buffer amps, level control etc. The " QST Nov94 "TWO TONE GENERATOR" is a much simpler circuit with 2 FETs and a transistor. Like I said the cct boards are available from http://www.farcircuits.net/ for either. Eric VA3EP www.thirdpla.net ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From bobdean at ADELPHIA.NET Sun Dec 22 14:22:52 2002 From: bobdean at ADELPHIA.NET (Bob Dean) Date: Sun Dec 22 12:22:52 2002 MST Subject: ID-2090 barometric chart recorder? Message-ID: Looking for replacement charts and PENS for Heathkit ID-2090 barometric chart recorder. Tnx. Bob Dean bobdean at hotmail.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From ketner at ARISBEASSOCIATES.COM Sun Dec 22 17:23:47 2002 From: ketner at ARISBEASSOCIATES.COM (Kenneth Laine Ketner) Date: Sun Dec 22 15:23:47 2002 MST Subject: AR-3 Message-ID: I recently picked up an orphaned Heathkit AR-3. I had always wondered if it was a decent radio or not, but never had a chance to check one out. The one I got had a few small cosmetic issues, and need a good cleaning and alignment. I got it going with only the BAMA schematic. For an ?all-american five tube? format, it is a fine little set. It has a somewhat strange physical appearance, but that seems to grow on you after a while. It is a fairly hot radio, and might even work marginly as half a ham station just for kidding around in a vintage way. I have a copy of an old POPULAR ELECTRONICS magazine that shows a novice station from the 50s using an AT-1 and an AR-3. I was wondering if anyone else has experience or insight into this set? Is the manual of any value for getting one sorted out? It is a rather straightforward circuit. -- Ken Ketner ARS KA5ELD (Extra Class) Personal Webpage: http://www.wyttynys.net Office Webpage: http://www.pragmaticism.net Email: home: ketner at arisbeassociates.com office: b9oky at ttacs.ttu.edu US MAIL PO Box 65135 Lubbock, TX 79464 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From ke1fr at GIS.NET Sun Dec 22 22:30:38 2002 From: ke1fr at GIS.NET (Robert Bertrand) Date: Sun Dec 22 20:30:38 2002 MST Subject: HW-8 Parts Message-ID: Hello all, I am still in need of some parts for my hw8. I need the Plastic Dial and a 80 meter tuning slug.. i might consider a junker or a non working rig if the price is right.. thank you, Robert Bertrand - Ke1fr P.O.Box 259 Charlemont,Ma 01339 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From rayfri at NETWORLD.COM Sun Dec 22 23:52:29 2002 From: rayfri at NETWORLD.COM (rayfri) Date: Sun Dec 22 21:52:29 2002 MST Subject: RARE Heath?? Message-ID: Is something happening that I'm not aware of, and that a lot of you may not be either? An auction description for an SB 401 says to get it now because they are becoming "truly rare". Are they? From the FS's posted here it seemed to me that they are still rather plentiful.... Maybe I'm missing something... ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From ARDUJENSKI at AOL.COM Mon Dec 23 07:18:10 2002 From: ARDUJENSKI at AOL.COM (Alan KB7MBI) Date: Mon Dec 23 05:18:10 2002 MST Subject: WANTED: IT-28 Capacitor checker Message-ID: Wanted: IT-28 in good working condition Alan KB7MBI in Woodinville, WA FISTS 5702 Proud member of ARRL ___ ___ . . . . . . ___ ___ DIT DIT ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From wa2tti at WORLDLYNX.NET Mon Dec 23 10:24:34 2002 From: wa2tti at WORLDLYNX.NET (Jerry Harley) Date: Mon Dec 23 08:24:34 2002 MST Subject: AR-3 In-Reply-To: <3E063B6E.8767C328@arisbeassociates.com> Message-ID: Since this came up, I have an AS3, I think it is. It is the Heathkit/AR3 speaker. I have keep this for 30 years, any interest outthere is Green land?? Jerry At 04:23 PM 22/12/2002 -0600, Kenneth Laine Ketner wrote: >I recently picked up an orphaned Heathkit AR-3. I had always wondered if >it was a decent radio or not, but never had a chance to check one out. >The one I got had a few small cosmetic issues, and need a good cleaning >and alignment. I got it going with only the BAMA schematic. > >For an "all-american five tube" format, it is a fine little set. It has >a somewhat strange physical appearance, but that seems to grow on you >after a while. It is a fairly hot radio, and might even work marginly as >half a ham station just for kidding around in a vintage way. I have a >copy of an old POPULAR ELECTRONICS magazine that shows a novice station >from the 50s using an AT-1 and an AR-3. > >I was wondering if anyone else has experience or insight into this set? >Is the manual of any value for getting one sorted out? It is a rather >straightforward circuit. > >-- > >Ken Ketner >ARS KA5ELD (Extra Class) > Personal Webpage: http://www.wyttynys.net > Office Webpage: http://www.pragmaticism.net >Email: > home: ketner at arisbeassociates.com > office: b9oky at ttacs.ttu.edu > >US MAIL >PO Box 65135 >Lubbock, TX 79464 > >----------------------------------------------------------- >This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona >----------------------------------------------------------- > >Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?listTo post >- HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV >Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From gzook at YAHOO.COM Mon Dec 23 12:27:31 2002 From: gzook at YAHOO.COM (Glen Zook) Date: Mon Dec 23 10:27:31 2002 MST Subject: RARE Heath?? In-Reply-To: <3E06968C.62490694@networld.com> Message-ID: Sometimes when I put an item up on eBay I actually sell some "rare Texas dirt" because the vast majority of items on eBay described as "rare" are about as rare as Texas dirt! The item is offered for free along with the dirt (actually dust on the item!). I point this out in the item description. I usually get a few E-Mails appreciating the humor. Glen, K9STH --- rayfri wrote: An auction description for an SB 401 says to get it now because they are becoming "truly rare". ===== Glen, K9STH Web sites http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From gzook at YAHOO.COM Mon Dec 23 12:29:42 2002 From: gzook at YAHOO.COM (Glen Zook) Date: Mon Dec 23 10:29:42 2002 MST Subject: AR-3 In-Reply-To: <5.1.0.14.2.20021223102228.01f7be70@mailin1.worldlynx.net> Message-ID: The AR-3 has a built in speaker. The AS3 would be something unrelated. Glen, K9STH --- Jerry Harley wrote: Since this came up, I have an AS3, I think it is. It is the Heathkit/AR3 speaker. I have keep this for 30 years, any interest outthere is Green land?? ===== Glen, K9STH Web sites http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From egardner at TWCNY.RR.COM Mon Dec 23 12:36:42 2002 From: egardner at TWCNY.RR.COM (Ed Gardner) Date: Mon Dec 23 10:36:42 2002 MST Subject: RARE Heath?? Message-ID: Ray, The ads are all for the same one. Its just being sold and resold for more and more money each time. The impression that there are a lot of them out there is only an illusion. Ed rayfri wrote: > > Is something happening that I'm not aware of, and that a lot of you may > not be > either? > An auction description for an SB 401 says to get it now because > they are > becoming "truly rare". > Are they? From the FS's posted here it seemed to me that they are > still > rather plentiful.... Maybe I'm missing something... > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html -- Edward Gardner KC2BYA, FISTS #6940 NNN0BDP NAVMARCORPMARS ------------------------------------------------ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin -----BEGIN PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK----- Version: 2.6.2 mQCNAzvU4nMAAAEEAKk5HxvRqIsy+SkSDIkk5imZDpo7YoyuRAUzWv1lrkS3hwTo FdPk5izP0s6jlXda5VVB8Kg4pGX55YOjhSGXsOEYFcREXLYjyXTBd7+jVT8M6FjS 5q/H2RjiR/po7/L89becwxBQrDHubZ8+y9Xtxf4rIa/wHn0STQdIfHwGBKqhAAUR tCVFZHdhcmQgVy4gR2FyZG5lciA8NTgwNDE4IENpY2VybywgTlk+ =wSgS -----END PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK----- ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From windy10605 at JUNO.COM Mon Dec 23 12:50:27 2002 From: windy10605 at JUNO.COM (Sandy and Kees Talen) Date: Mon Dec 23 10:50:27 2002 MST Subject: Fw: RARE Heath?? Message-ID: Is that "rare", like in "not well done" ?....or does it mean the unit is "partially cooked" ? 73 Kees K5BCQ ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From wa2tti at WORLDLYNX.NET Mon Dec 23 16:04:52 2002 From: wa2tti at WORLDLYNX.NET (Jerry Harley) Date: Mon Dec 23 14:04:52 2002 MST Subject: AR-3 In-Reply-To: <20021223.140432.260.0.johnph3@juno.com> Message-ID: I was wrong. It is a AS2 speaker, 24 x 12 x 12. Jerry At 02:03 PM 23/12/2002 -0600, you wrote: >Strange the AR-3 has a built in speaker. Maybe it is for something else? >I certainly would like to see a picture of it. Might be an interesting >piece for my collection. >John > >On Mon, 23 Dec 2002 10:24:34 -0500 Jerry Harley >writes: > > Since this came up, I have an AS3, I think it is. It is the > > Heathkit/AR3 > > speaker. I have keep this for 30 years, any interest outthere is > > Green > > land?? Jerry > > > > > > At 04:23 PM 22/12/2002 -0600, Kenneth Laine Ketner wrote: > > >I recently picked up an orphaned Heathkit AR-3. I had always > > wondered if > > >it was a decent radio or not, but never had a chance to check one > > out. > > >The one I got had a few small cosmetic issues, and need a good > > cleaning > > >and alignment. I got it going with only the BAMA schematic. > > > > > >For an "all-american five tube" format, it is a fine little set. It > > has > > >a somewhat strange physical appearance, but that seems to grow on > > you > > >after a while. It is a fairly hot radio, and might even work > > marginly as > > >half a ham station just for kidding around in a vintage way. I have > > a > > >copy of an old POPULAR ELECTRONICS magazine that shows a novice > > station > > >from the 50s using an AT-1 and an AR-3. > > > > > >I was wondering if anyone else has experience or insight into this > > set? > > >Is the manual of any value for getting one sorted out? It is a > > rather > > >straightforward circuit. > > > > > >-- > > > > > >Ken Ketner > > >ARS KA5ELD (Extra Class) > > > Personal Webpage: http://www.wyttynys.net > > > Office Webpage: http://www.pragmaticism.net > > >Email: > > > home: ketner at arisbeassociates.com > > > office: b9oky at ttacs.ttu.edu > > > > > >US MAIL > > >PO Box 65135 > > >Lubbock, TX 79464 > > > > > >----------------------------------------------------------- > > >This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > > >----------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > >Subscription control - > > http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?listTo post > > >- HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > > >Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > > > Subscription control - > > http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From w0akg at AEROSURF.NET Mon Dec 23 17:09:49 2002 From: w0akg at AEROSURF.NET (Martin Tippin) Date: Mon Dec 23 15:09:49 2002 MST Subject: SB-220/221 Message-ID: Looking for the RF choke # 45-6. 8.5 mh choke. Thanks Martin L Tippin W?AKG 140 Monarch Lane Branson, Mo 65616 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From w7prv at TELEPORT.COM Mon Dec 23 18:19:22 2002 From: w7prv at TELEPORT.COM (FRED HOLNAGEL) Date: Mon Dec 23 16:19:22 2002 MST Subject: DX-60B Message-ID: My DX-60B listed on e-bay 1947325591Collector's quality. Fred W7PRV ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From mkx at SYMPATICO.CA Mon Dec 23 19:21:45 2002 From: mkx at SYMPATICO.CA (M. Kassay) Date: Mon Dec 23 17:21:45 2002 MST Subject: WANTED ! Message-ID: Hi Folks ! Im looking for the following.... front plastic case bezel for the ID-5001 weather station - in good condition I do have some ID-4001 parts that I can trade for the bezel too! Better yet.... I will even buy a non working ID-5001 weather station ! -- 73 Mike Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ! Ho Ho Ho ! ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From mkx at SYMPATICO.CA Mon Dec 23 20:32:11 2002 From: mkx at SYMPATICO.CA (M. Kassay) Date: Mon Dec 23 18:32:11 2002 MST Subject: ID-5001 Message-ID: Hi All... I few months back someone was looking for the software for the Heath ID-5001 weather station.... I now have a copy, so if you were looking for it, send me an Email. -- 73 Mike Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ! Ho Ho Ho ! ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From wb8jkr at JUNO.COM Mon Dec 23 20:48:00 2002 From: wb8jkr at JUNO.COM (Mark Graalman WB8JKR) Date: Mon Dec 23 18:48:00 2002 MST Subject: SB-220/221 Message-ID: Hi Martin, Its a 8.5 uH choke, but your better off replacing it with a 10 ohm 5 watt ceramic wirewound. 73, Mark WB8JKR On Mon, 23 Dec 2002 16:09:49 -0600 Martin Tippin writes: > Looking for the RF choke # 45-6. 8.5 mh choke. Thanks > Martin L Tippin W?AKG > 140 Monarch Lane > Branson, Mo 65616 > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - > http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > > ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From AA5QT at AOL.COM Tue Dec 24 09:17:53 2002 From: AA5QT at AOL.COM (Gary Youney) Date: Tue Dec 24 07:17:53 2002 MST Subject: FS: Heathkit AT-1 Message-ID: The price is $150 plus shipping.? The front panel is great, and the unit looks all original to me.? I have a manual copy I'll throw in, and will pack it very carefully.? Again, it's the gray knob version (a bit more in demand).? It gives me 8 watts out on 40.? The front panel screws (to the cabinet) are a little loose - you may want to use larger ones, or put something in their holes to tighten them up a bit.? It is a very nice unit. And after a lot of feedback, I did not replace the electrolytics!? 73, Gary Youney K5QT ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From mkx at SYMPATICO.CA Tue Dec 24 09:26:27 2002 From: mkx at SYMPATICO.CA (M. Kassay) Date: Tue Dec 24 07:26:27 2002 MST Subject: Merry Christmas ! Message-ID: Merry Christmas to all ! May your Christmas be a ' Green ' one ! ;) -- 73 Mike ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From ke4mg at YAHOO.COM Tue Dec 24 12:43:05 2002 From: ke4mg at YAHOO.COM (ken kuzma) Date: Tue Dec 24 10:43:05 2002 MST Subject: Wanted Info GD-1A Message-ID: Hello all. I am looking for coil info for this grid dip meter. Diameter number of turns and gage of wire so I can make up a set of coils. Would like coil info either from manual or from phyical count of coils ypu may have. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks Ken KE4MG ===== Please visit my web page Heathkit Drive belts efax :612-486-8944 __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From kirk at 3RIVERS.NET Tue Dec 24 16:32:26 2002 From: kirk at 3RIVERS.NET (kirk) Date: Tue Dec 24 14:32:26 2002 MST Subject: eBay item 3101665049 (Ends Dec-30-02 235652 PST ) - Variable Capacitor Lot 26Z Message-ID: 4 lots of variable caps. Just came across these on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3101665049&ssPageName=ADM E:B:RECO:US:2 also http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3101665008&ssPageName=ADM E:B:RECO:US:2 and http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3101664962&ssPageName=ADM E:B:RECO:US:2 and http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3101664915&ssPageName=ADM E:B:RECO:US:2 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From bcarling at CFL.RR.COM Tue Dec 24 16:34:36 2002 From: bcarling at CFL.RR.COM (Brian Carling) Date: Tue Dec 24 14:34:36 2002 MST Subject: eBay item 3101665049 (Ends Dec-30-02 235652 PST ) - Variable Capacitor Lot 26Z In-Reply-To: <008f01c2ab94$00f85760$cdea81d8@mein8c9fx7p5mj> Message-ID: These look like some strange parts out of VHF, UHF and microwave medical devices or something (grin!) On 24 Dec 2002 at 14:32, kirk wrote: > 4 lots of variable caps. Just came across these on ebay > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3101665049&ssPageNa > me=ADM E:B:RECO:US:2 > > also > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3101665008&ssPageNa > me=ADM E:B:RECO:US:2 > > and > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3101664962&ssPageNa > me=ADM E:B:RECO:US:2 > > and > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3101664915&ssPageNa > me=ADM E:B:RECO:US:2 > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - > http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - > HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - > http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From rayfri at NETWORLD.COM Tue Dec 24 18:00:18 2002 From: rayfri at NETWORLD.COM (rayfri) Date: Tue Dec 24 16:00:18 2002 MST Subject: technical help needed Message-ID: need some advice. Whats the formula or method for determining how far behind a driven element the reflector should go? I'm building a 20 meter beam. The driven element will be a shortened one... a dipole 102 inches on each side with loading coils on each half of the dipole at the feedpoint. I know that reflectors are usually 5 percent longer than the driven element, but I need to know the formula or method for figuring how far behind the driven element to put a reflector. Ray wa7itz ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From gzook at YAHOO.COM Tue Dec 24 18:27:01 2002 From: gzook at YAHOO.COM (Glen Zook) Date: Tue Dec 24 16:27:01 2002 MST Subject: GB> technical help needed In-Reply-To: <3E08E702.5ADDE35D@networld.com> Message-ID: It varies all over the place! You can start with 0.1 wavelength, but the placement, length, etc., will affect the feedpoint impedance as well as the forward gain and front-to-back ratio. You really need one of the modeling programs. I think that yagimax is still available at qrz.com. This will give you the means to determine all sorts of parameters. Glen, K9STH --- rayfri wrote: Whats the formula or method for determining how far behind a driven element the reflector should go? ===== Glen, K9STH Web sites http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From rjett1 at EARTHLINK.NET Tue Dec 24 16:47:23 2002 From: rjett1 at EARTHLINK.NET (Robert H. Jett) Date: Tue Dec 24 14:47:23 2002 MST Subject: Heathkit Gear Message-ID: Hello All, Looking for a power supply and a speaker to buy for the Heathkit HW-101. Please email me direct. Thanks Respectfully Robert H. Jett K?YBN rjett1 at earthlink.net ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From crawfish at SURFMORE.NET Tue Dec 24 20:32:49 2002 From: crawfish at SURFMORE.NET (Crawfish) Date: Tue Dec 24 18:32:49 2002 MST Subject: GB> technical help needed Message-ID: Most of the info I have seen show 0.2 wavelength spacing between the driven element and the reflector, and .1 to .15 wavelength spacing between the driven element and the director, and .1 to .15 wavelength spacing between directors. 73, Joe W4AAB ----- Original Message ----- From: rayfri To: ; Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2002 3:00 PM Subject: GB> technical help needed > need some advice. Whats the formula or method for determining how far > behind a driven element the reflector should go? > I'm building a 20 meter beam. The driven element will be a shortened > one... > a dipole 102 inches on each side with loading coils on each half of the > dipole at the > feedpoint. I know that reflectors are usually 5 percent longer than the > driven element, but I need to know the formula or method for figuring > how far behind the > driven element to put a reflector. > Ray wa7itz > > ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From w1id at FCGNETWORKS.NET Wed Dec 25 09:03:04 2002 From: w1id at FCGNETWORKS.NET (Gerald C. Lemay) Date: Wed Dec 25 07:03:04 2002 MST Subject: GB> technical help needed In-Reply-To: <20021224232701.54243.qmail@web40204.mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Several years ago, I used Yagimax to model and fine tune several 2 element yagis. It was an excellent tool. There was also a utility called Taper which was used to determine correct element length depending on tubing size. I (dimly) seem to remember that .1 wavelength gave me the most gain. But then gain, front to back, and bandwidth varied with frequency and none of them converged at the same point. When you get down to it, designing a good performer is more than just putting up something based on a rule-of-thumb. -----Original Message----- From: Heathkit Owners and Collectors List [mailto:HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV]On Behalf Of Glen Zook Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2002 6:27 PM To: HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Subject: Re: GB> technical help needed It varies all over the place! You can start with 0.1 wavelength, but the placement, length, etc., will affect the feedpoint impedance as well as the forward gain and front-to-back ratio. You really need one of the modeling programs. I think that yagimax is still available at qrz.com. This will give you the means to determine all sorts of parameters. Glen, K9STH --- rayfri wrote: Whats the formula or method for determining how far behind a driven element the reflector should go? ===== Glen, K9STH Web sites http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From gharmon at IDWORLD.NET Wed Dec 25 09:44:15 2002 From: gharmon at IDWORLD.NET (Gary Harmon) Date: Wed Dec 25 07:44:15 2002 MST Subject: Need Dial Parts From SB-Series Message-ID: I'm restoring a SB-110A and just discovered that the little wheel/shaft that moves the calibrator scale is not original and probably explains why it does work as expected. This part from any SB-Series transmitter/receiver/transceiver will work. I could probably also use the calibrator plastic as well. Does anyone have these parts out there? Pay cash or trade. Thanks and Happy Holidays! 73, gary ======================= Gary H. Harmon, Jr. / K5JWK 6302 Robin Forest San Antonio, TX 78239-3218 (210) 657-1549 (210) 884-6926 gharmon at idworld.net ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From brianmwood at EMAIL.MSN.COM Wed Dec 25 14:39:49 2002 From: brianmwood at EMAIL.MSN.COM (Brian Wood) Date: Wed Dec 25 12:39:49 2002 MST Subject: GB> technical help needed In-Reply-To: <000c01c2abb5$8c48b280$26f2fea9@default> Message-ID: In my article on the "DZ3" 3-element 5-band "monobander" (July, 2001 QST), I used the dimensions given by W2PV in an Antenna Book article. He used 0.2005 wavelengths for driven element to 1st director and 0.1235 wavelengths for driven element to reflector spacing, with element lengths slightly lesss than 1/2 wavelength. I modeled it on Brian Beezley's "YO" program and got a respectable front-to-back and gain on each band. Fluidmotion, on the other hand, chose to use an identical spacing for the two distances just mentioned, since they can adjust element length dynamically. 73, Brian, W0DZ -----Original Message----- From: Heathkit Owners and Collectors List [mailto:HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV]On Behalf Of Crawfish Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2002 6:33 PM To: HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Subject: Re: GB> technical help needed Most of the info I have seen show 0.2 wavelength spacing between the driven element and the reflector, and .1 to .15 wavelength spacing between the driven element and the director, and .1 to .15 wavelength spacing between directors. 73, Joe W4AAB ----- Original Message ----- From: rayfri To: ; Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2002 3:00 PM Subject: GB> technical help needed > need some advice. Whats the formula or method for determining how far > behind a driven element the reflector should go? > I'm building a 20 meter beam. The driven element will be a shortened > one... > a dipole 102 inches on each side with loading coils on each half of the > dipole at the > feedpoint. I know that reflectors are usually 5 percent longer than the > driven element, but I need to know the formula or method for figuring > how far behind the > driven element to put a reflector. > Ray wa7itz > > ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From radiorepair at MINDSPRING.COM Thu Dec 26 04:28:51 2002 From: radiorepair at MINDSPRING.COM (Malcolm Leonard) Date: Thu Dec 26 02:28:51 2002 MST Subject: Need to know abiut Heath frequency counters Message-ID: Can somebody give a brief description of each of the Benton Harbor frequency counters please? Frequency range, features,etc. Thanks, Malcolm Leonard ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From jbkking at BELLSOUTH.NET Thu Dec 26 09:08:46 2002 From: jbkking at BELLSOUTH.NET (john w. king) Date: Thu Dec 26 07:08:46 2002 MST Subject: SB 220 Switches Message-ID: Need on/off rocker switch for Hseath SB 220. Are they available from a supply house as direct replacements?? If so please advise who and where. If new direct replacement rocker switches are not available, does anyone have any used replacement rocker switches they will sell me? Please advise. Thanks and 73, John, K5PGW ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From neilsmorr at HOTMAIL.COM Thu Dec 26 15:27:04 2002 From: neilsmorr at HOTMAIL.COM (Neil Morrison) Date: Thu Dec 26 13:27:04 2002 MST Subject: Repair kit for Heathkit Multiband TR/RX Message-ID: *** NOT SOLD BY ME *** http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1947682111 Reparatur-Kit f?r Heathkit Multiband-TRX (approx. US $15.48 ) Seller ships internationally (worldwide). Description Repair kit for Heathkit HW 100/101 and SELF-service 100 - 102. Consists of: 1.) three drive belts fresh from the factory (no camp commodity, new manufacturing) for driver/press lector and load tuning of the output stage (alone the drive belts with 9,00 euro in ebay offered). 2.) a coupling sleeve of the drive axle to the Anodendrehko, teflon, properly matching turned, with brass cases and 3mm set-screws. 3.) Two temperature-firm electrolytic capacitors (47 UF, 400 V d.c.) in the old cups, again poured. The buyer commits itself to send its old cups back within four weeks at his expense as letter (1.53 euro). 4.) Volume potentiometer of 500 kOhm logs, with power switch and 6.35 mm of axle for US devices. Military quality, with water resistant execution, likewise again and unused. (the potentiometer is to be used likewise very well for the devices of the self-service series, if the power switch at the Functionsschalter is defective) insured dispatch 6.50 euro, when desired the buyer and on its risk 4.50 euro. Regards, Neil ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From WA2KBZ at AOL.COM Fri Dec 27 02:15:37 2002 From: WA2KBZ at AOL.COM (Karl Schulte) Date: Fri Dec 27 00:15:37 2002 MST Subject: AR3 Message-ID: My first receiver and it was a nice one. I built it carefully with a more experienced buddy supervising, when I was 14. Worked right away. Below 20 M was pretty good, like S-38, maybe a bit better. Heard off-ham stuff like the Texas Tower sinking off Sandy Hook, NJ (all hands lost; all on 2182 KHz, in 1960). Worke3d a lot of hams around USA and Europe with it and my ARC-5 plus HB 807 rig. The alignement is tricky on upper band. Suggest you download manual from net to get tracking right. I have 2, one is fair and other is junk (full of rust, parts only); got both on net, caveat emptor (buyer beware). The one I have is not as good as my old one which I foolishly sold. The AT-1 was my 1st rig , on loan before I built mine and then got an 80 m Arc-5. A buddy (my "Elmer") worked over 2000 counties and WAS and DXCC with the pair. It was a useful beginners pair. Good luck with yours. Alot of guys used a 455 KHz Arc-5 rcvr as a "Q5'er" tunable IF with the AR-3 and I had an old plastic vernier added to front of main tuning for sloww tune. When alined right, dial was fairly on, and decent sens. on all but highest band. 73 Karl ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From wa7zze at JUNO.COM Fri Dec 27 08:33:08 2002 From: wa7zze at JUNO.COM (Chuck Penson) Date: Fri Dec 27 06:33:08 2002 MST Subject: SB-620 connection? Message-ID: In February 1970 CQ magazine (page 89) is an article about a better connection for the SB-620 than the one prescribed by Heath. If it is simple enough to describe I would appreciate if someone could tell me how to make this connection. Otherwise, if someone could make a copy of the article for me? Cheers, Chuck / WA7ZZE ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From w0tut at COMCAST.NET Fri Dec 27 13:41:35 2002 From: w0tut at COMCAST.NET (joe) Date: Fri Dec 27 11:41:35 2002 MST Subject: SB-620 connection? Message-ID: And as I have two of these sb-620s plan on painting one Collins colors as soon as I get the both working. What best way to connect to a Collins 51s-1 for pan adapter type reception?? Sorry no 1970 isssue of cq. 73 de Joe w0tut ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chuck Penson" To: Sent: Friday, December 27, 2002 7:33 AM Subject: SB-620 connection? > In February 1970 CQ magazine (page 89) is an article about a better > connection for the SB-620 than the one prescribed by Heath. > > If it is simple enough to describe I would appreciate if someone could > tell me how to make this connection. Otherwise, if someone could make a > copy of the article for me? > > Cheers, > > Chuck / WA7ZZE > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From prosolar at SSSNET.COM Fri Dec 27 14:41:27 2002 From: prosolar at SSSNET.COM (mike bryce) Date: Fri Dec 27 12:41:27 2002 MST Subject: heathkit hw-101, sb-101 and sb102 lever knob Message-ID: Boys and girls... I am working with a company that may be able to make the cs ssb lever knob that so many of us need. they will fire up the injection molding machine for as little as a 500 pc run. the charges are as follows: model charge set up charge run charge based on piece count right now, I don't have any numbers to give you, but gut feeling is the knobs will be between $6 and $8 each... the knob will fit the hw 101 and the rest of the sb series. it's also used in some of the monitor scopes as well. I know I'll get burnt on this offer, but I really need to know if there is enough interest at $6-$8 each to go after this in more detail. If there is little interest here in a group of over 600 hams that collect heathkits then I have my doubts that the general ham population will be interested either. So, there you have it.. let me know one way or the other.. Mike Bryce WB8VGE SunLight Energy Systems http://www.seslogic.com http://www.theheathkitshop.com "Electricity at the speed of light" ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From prosolar at SSSNET.COM Fri Dec 27 14:45:19 2002 From: prosolar at SSSNET.COM (mike bryce) Date: Fri Dec 27 12:45:19 2002 MST Subject: heathkit hp23 replacement pc boards.. Message-ID: Boys and girls. the ARRL has picked up my article on the Heathkit HP23 replacement board. I don't know exactly when it will be published, but they have told me sometime early this year. There will NOT be a second run of PC boards made. If you want one, I would consider getting the board before the article hits. Here's the url to refresh everyone's memory http://www.theheathkitshop.com/hp23pc.html Mike Bryce WB8VGE SunLight Energy Systems http://www.seslogic.com http://www.theheathkitshop.com "Electricity at the speed of light" ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From prosolar at SSSNET.COM Fri Dec 27 14:51:39 2002 From: prosolar at SSSNET.COM (mike bryce) Date: Fri Dec 27 12:51:39 2002 MST Subject: Heathkit sb104 display boards Message-ID: Boys and girls... This winter I will make a very limited run of display boards for the Heathkit SB104 and SB104a. This display board used common LEDs and not the gas discharge tubes that are getting so hard to come by. a very limited run of 15-25 boards will be produced unless i hear from you guys other wise here's the url for more info... http://www.theheathkitshop.com/104dis.html Mike Bryce WB8VGE SunLight Energy Systems http://www.seslogic.com http://www.theheathkitshop.com "Electricity at the speed of light" ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From ke1fr at GIS.NET Fri Dec 27 17:24:44 2002 From: ke1fr at GIS.NET (Robert Bertrand) Date: Fri Dec 27 15:24:44 2002 MST Subject: help Message-ID: Hello all, can anyone tell me what the extender boards for a sb303 are worth? also a electrovoice 638 mike? thank you, Robert Bertrand - Ke1fr P.O.Box 259 Charlemont,Ma 01339 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From wn2sqc at JUNO.COM Fri Dec 27 18:29:57 2002 From: wn2sqc at JUNO.COM (Ken Dupuis Wn2Sqc) Date: Fri Dec 27 16:29:57 2002 MST Subject: SB-620 connection? Message-ID: Hi Chuck, by golly I got it. The 1970 pg. 89 article says, "The Heath SB-620 Scanalyzer is normally to be connected to the plate of the receiver mixer tube associated with the receiver VFO. Somewhat better performance with the HW-100 and SB-101 transceivers may be had by connecting the SB-620 input to the unused winding (terminals 2-3) 0n T201 which tunes the plate of the second receiver mizer, V12A. To do this, install a phono jack next to the ALC jack (on the HW-100). Connect a short piece of shielded cable (such as RG-58 or RG-59) between the jack (with the cable shield grounded at the jack) and the unused terminals that pop up through the unsoldered holes at the bottom of the printed circuit board below T201. Solder the cable shield to one terminal and the center conducter to the other terminal. A light realignment of T201 may be needed during operation. The modification eliminates the drop in pip level on the SB-620 (due to the low impedance of the reciever filter) when the signal is tuned in; however, the pip level may drop somewhat due to AGC action. See the discussion on this in the Q&A column for October 1969, page 72." If you want I can make photo copys and send it via snail mail, is this okay and are you good on QRZ for an address? BTW, the 1969 inside front cover shows the SB-101 at $370 a copy, wow, that was two weeks pay, before taxes. Let me know, 73 Ken On Fri, 27 Dec 2002 05:33:08 PST Chuck Penson writes: > In February 1970 CQ magazine (page 89) is an article about a better > connection for the SB-620 than the one prescribed by Heath. > > If it is simple enough to describe I would appreciate if someone > could > tell me how to make this connection. Otherwise, if someone could > make a > copy of the article for me? > > Cheers, > > Chuck / WA7ZZE > > ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From crandall at EE.NET Fri Dec 27 20:26:00 2002 From: crandall at EE.NET (Rob Crandall W8CRZ) Date: Fri Dec 27 18:26:00 2002 MST Subject: heathkit hw-101, sb-101 and sb102 lever knob Message-ID: Speaking for myself I would be interested in atleast 2 maybe more if the price is right. Just my input. Rob W8CRZ ----- Original Message ----- From: "mike bryce" To: Sent: Friday, December 27, 2002 2:41 PM Subject: heathkit hw-101, sb-101 and sb102 lever knob > Boys and girls... > > I am working with a company that may be able to make the cs ssb lever knob > that so many of us need. > > they will fire up the injection molding machine for as little as a 500 pc > run. > > the charges are as follows: > > model charge > set up charge > run charge based on piece count > > right now, I don't have any numbers to give you, but gut feeling is the > knobs will be between $6 and $8 each... > > the knob will fit the hw 101 and the rest of the sb series. it's also used > in some of the monitor scopes as well. > > I know I'll get burnt on this offer, but I really need to know if there is > enough interest at $6-$8 each to go after this in more detail. > > If there is little interest here in a group of over 600 hams that collect > heathkits then I have my doubts that the general ham population will be > interested either. > > So, there you have it.. let me know one way or the other.. > > > Mike Bryce WB8VGE > SunLight Energy Systems > > http://www.seslogic.com > http://www.theheathkitshop.com > > "Electricity at the speed of light" > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From tlee at WCOIL.COM Fri Dec 27 19:58:43 2002 From: tlee at WCOIL.COM (tlee) Date: Fri Dec 27 17:58:43 2002 MST Subject: FS: SB-201 amplifier - needs tubes Message-ID: SB-201 amplifier in good shape. Meter has been replaced with a third party meter but looks good and has Heath meter face on it. Low output--tubes may need replaced. Around 2300 volts on the plate. $250 -- pickup only in NW Ohio area. I don't want to ship this. 73 Ted N8GPQ Ada, OH 45810 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From howardw7ilw at EARTHLINK.NET Fri Dec 27 17:10:49 2002 From: howardw7ilw at EARTHLINK.NET (Howard W7ILW) Date: Fri Dec 27 15:10:49 2002 MST Subject: heathkit hw-101, sb-101 and sb102 lever knob In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Mike, > "the cs ssb lever knob" Is this the same lever knob labled "cw ssb" which changes the filters. I put the kit on my SB 100 way back when which I still have and use ocasionaly. Came back one week-end from Thule AFB, Greenland. Started it on Friday night, finished it Sunday noon. Had to be at the Cleveland AP by 1700, so I plugged it in, turned it on and heard some signals on 20 mtrs. Aligned it six weeks later! 73 Howard - W7ILW - Prescott, AZ Ex - W8FDK ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From e.j.forwood at JUNO.COM Sat Dec 28 12:15:17 2002 From: e.j.forwood at JUNO.COM (E. Jerold Forwood) Date: Sat Dec 28 10:15:17 2002 MST Subject: help Message-ID: Heathkit SB Series Extender Cards for Service Item # 2083563656 Watch the above listing and you will get an idea. 73's de Jerry, K?EJF On Fri, 27 Dec 2002 17:24:44 -0500 Robert Bertrand writes: > Hello all, > can anyone tell me what the extender boards for a sb303 are worth? > also a electrovoice 638 mike? > thank you, > > Robert Bertrand - Ke1fr > P.O.Box 259 > Charlemont,Ma 01339 > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - > http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > > E. Jerold (Jerry) Forwood ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From Dr.Groene at T-ONLINE.DE Sat Dec 28 05:24:36 2002 From: Dr.Groene at T-ONLINE.DE (=?ISO-8859-1?Q?=22Dr=2E_Wolf_Dietmar_Gr=F6ne=22?=) Date: Sat Dec 28 03:24:36 2002 MST Subject: HW-101, When Kit was produced? Message-ID: Hallo fiends.. I have buyed a HW 101.. The Serial-Nr. is 22744.. Is it possible to read from the serial-nr. the year of purchase the kit? Happy new year to all Dietmar DK3BG ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From nb9m at RELIABLE-NET.NET Sat Dec 28 14:24:09 2002 From: nb9m at RELIABLE-NET.NET (Bradley Stone) Date: Sat Dec 28 12:24:09 2002 MST Subject: HW-101, When Kit was produced? In-Reply-To: <3E0D7BE4.6050109@t-online.de> Message-ID: According to Chuck Penson (HEATHKIT: A Guide to Amateur Radio Products) the HW-100 was produced from 1968 to 1970, and the HW-101 was produced from 1970 to 1983 - a total of 13 years! The HW-101 may be the most popular transceiver ever produced - even taking into account the Yaesu FT-101 and the Kenwood TS-series. Mine is almost ready for straight-key night, but will check into the vintage sideband net tomorrow on 20 USB. CUL Brad, NB9M -----Original Message----- From: Heathkit Owners and Collectors List [mailto:HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV]On Behalf Of Dr. Wolf Dietmar Grone Sent: Saturday, December 28, 2002 05:25 To: HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Subject: HW-101, When Kit was produced? Hallo fiends.. I have buyed a HW 101.. The Serial-Nr. is 22744.. Is it possible to read from the serial-nr. the year of purchase the kit? Happy new year to all Dietmar DK3BG ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From prosolar at SSSNET.COM Sat Dec 28 13:59:43 2002 From: prosolar at SSSNET.COM (mike bryce) Date: Sat Dec 28 11:59:43 2002 MST Subject: Heathkit SB-104 display boards Message-ID: Boys and girls... Looks like there is enough interest for a very limited run of display boards for the SB-104. Here's the poop only 25 will be made price will be $15.00 each plus $150 shipping for first class mail the total for the boards came to $14.72. that's including the tooling, setup charges and photoplots. So, bottom line, I am making a whopping .28 on each pc board. Guess I had better stay with the day job! Some of you asked about a kit of parts. I'll look into it, but for right now, only the pc board will be offered. it will be two to three weeks before the boards are done. Mike, WB8VGE ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From gzook at YAHOO.COM Sat Dec 28 15:51:54 2002 From: gzook at YAHOO.COM (Glen Zook) Date: Sat Dec 28 13:51:54 2002 MST Subject: HG-10 Dials Message-ID: I haven't received the dial to use as the model for the artwork for the new overlays and new dials for the HG-10. Therefore, I'll make the same offer that I made before: If someone will loan me a dial drum from the HG-10 to use as the model, I will furnish them with a new drum and return the old one as well. The drum that I use doesn't have to be "mint". All I need is to be able to scan each scale and then use that as a basis for a new computer generated version. The drum can be cracked, have pieces missing (so long as the scales are relatively intact), etc. I already have the artwork done and overlays and complete drums available for the Apache, Mohawk, Cheyenne, and Comanche. Those are listed on one of my websites, http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco if anyone is interested in them. Glen, K9STH ===== Glen, K9STH Web sites http://home.attbi.com/~k9sth http://home.attbi.com/~zcomco __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From ke4mg at YAHOO.COM Sat Dec 28 17:39:41 2002 From: ke4mg at YAHOO.COM (ken kuzma) Date: Sat Dec 28 15:39:41 2002 MST Subject: Parting out DX-35 Message-ID: Parting out a DX-35//All parts available except meter,knobs and power transformer. Let me know if you need anything. Thanks Ken ===== Please visit my web page Heathkit Drive belts efax :612-486-8944 __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From prosolar at SSSNET.COM Sat Dec 28 21:55:08 2002 From: prosolar at SSSNET.COM (mike bryce) Date: Sat Dec 28 19:55:08 2002 MST Subject: sb104 display board Message-ID: well shucks.. thought I had a sure way to get my production costs back.. no, it's $1.50 for shipping and NOT $150 shipping. mike..WB8VGE ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From mvjohn at SYMPATICO.CA Sun Dec 29 14:24:41 2002 From: mvjohn at SYMPATICO.CA (Mark V. Johnson) Date: Sun Dec 29 12:24:41 2002 MST Subject: SB-401 CW Chirp problem Message-ID: Wondering if anyone has had problems with "Chirp" reports using an SB-401/SB-301 combo. I've gotten them (chirp reports) on 20 and 15 meters lately and I have it narrowed down to the Het Osc in the SB-301. When I listen to my signal on another receiver while transmitting into a dummy load, I can hear the frequency shift enough to be "chirpy". When I transmit using only the SB-401 in stand alone (I have the optional Xtal pac) the chirp goes away. I did find that the SB-301 Het OSc adjustment has an effect. It seems that if you have the Het Osc adjustment too high, it causes the chirp...Must be over driving the transmitter. Yet, the manuals (SB-301/401) have you adjust the Het Osc coils in the SB-301 for maximum grid drive in transmit on teh SB-401. When I back them off and adjust to the spec's listed in the receiver (less than -3VDC at the Het Osc test point), the chirp goes away, yet the Sb-401 grid drive is not at maximum. Seems these combo's (sb-301/401) are very adjustment sensitive.... The Het Osc circuit in the SB-301 seems to be OK...Tube (6AB4) is new and has good gain, voltages are to spec....The 6AW8 Het Osc amp in the SB-401 is good...Voltages are fine.......I'm using RG-62 cut to the proper length.....When I scope the Het Osc signal, it looks fine....Symmetrical Sine Wave...No crap... Anyone have similiar expereince??? Many Thanks!! MV Johnson VE3DJU/VE3DDI ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From jw.siebelink at WXS.NL Sun Dec 29 14:40:19 2002 From: jw.siebelink at WXS.NL (J. W. Siebelink) Date: Sun Dec 29 12:40:19 2002 MST Subject: seneca doc Message-ID: Hello friends, Does someone have schematic or other doc from a VHF-1. I have bought one, but it lacks the internal supply. Hans PA0CTV ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From ke1fr at GIS.NET Sun Dec 29 15:37:31 2002 From: ke1fr at GIS.NET (Robert Bertrand) Date: Sun Dec 29 13:37:31 2002 MST Subject: For Sale Message-ID: Hello all, I finally went through most of my stash and here is what i have for sale so far. Manuals; 1) Hm-102 $5.00 Shipped. 2) Hw -12 $7.00 + Shipping. 3) IG-42 $5.00 + shipping (Photo Copy ) 4) Transistor Receiver Model XR-2P and XR-2L $5.00 shipped...... Gear: 1) HD-15 Hybrid Phone Patch w/Man.. exc condition,does have one small ding near meter on top... but almost a near #10.. asking $35.00 + shipping... 2) HP-23a Pwr supply w/sb600 spkr and man.. case needs Paint.. asking $65.00 + shipping.. 3) SB-401 Transmitter..w/ man and Cables.. no output.. front panel looks ok.Case needs paint.. and the manual is a tad rough,but readable.. asking $50.00 + shipping.. 4) Sb 303 w/man and extender Boards.. the Large extender Board is cracked,but epoxy should fix it.. the rig receives,but needs some work.. the plastic follower for the dial is missing and it needs alignment. Front Panel looks ok and again the Case needs Paint and the Manual rough but readable.. asking $45.00 + shipping.. thats it for now ,but still going through things.. thanks all, Robert Bertrand - Ke1fr P.O.Box 259 Charlemont,Ma 01339 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From rfb100 at CUISP.COM Sun Dec 29 17:17:11 2002 From: rfb100 at CUISP.COM (Richard Bidwell) Date: Sun Dec 29 15:17:11 2002 MST Subject: Request Message-ID: Hi -- Happy New Year to all. Now for the serious stuff. This isn't Ham-related but maybe someone out there can point me in a good direction. I'm looking for a mid-1950s BC-1 or 1A AM tuner. This unit was part of my first Heathkit in that era and I am reassebling the pieces. I have all the electronics except for this unit and a speaker (I had built an SS-1), but there seems to a scarcity of AM tuners on ebay. You all are probably aware that big changes are coming in broadcast radio, both AM and FM, in the next few months and I expect (hope?) there will be front-end add-on converter boxes available to take advantage of the changes. Even if not, the signal-handling quality of this system should far outdistance the current crop of radios. And if it doesn't, well, the nostalgia makes it worthwhile for me. Any advice or guidance will be most appreciated. Cheers, Dick B. ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From rjett1 at EARTHLINK.NET Sun Dec 29 13:30:48 2002 From: rjett1 at EARTHLINK.NET (Robert H. Jett) Date: Sun Dec 29 11:30:48 2002 MST Subject: Heathkit Knob Message-ID: To Mike Bryce WB8VGE I would like to purchase 2 of the knobs please. Thanks... 73's Robert H. Jett K?YBN k0ybn at earthlink.net 12:30 PM Sunday, December 29, 2002 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From ke1fr at GIS.NET Sun Dec 29 19:40:24 2002 From: ke1fr at GIS.NET (Robert Bertrand) Date: Sun Dec 29 17:40:24 2002 MST Subject: for sale update Message-ID: Hello all, I finally went through most of my stash and here is what i have for sale so far. Manuals; 1) Hm-102 $5.00 Shipped. 2) Hw -12 $7.00 + Shipping. 3) IG-42 $5.00 + shipping (Photo Copy ) 4) Transistor Receiver Model XR-2P and XR-2L $5.00 shipped...... Gear: 1) HD-15 Hybrid Phone Patch w/Man.. exc condition,does have one small ding near meter on top... but almost a near #10.. asking $35.00 + shipping... 2) HP-23a ..(SOLD) 3) SB-401 Transmitter..w/ man and Cables.. no output.. front panel looks ok.Case needs paint.. and the manual is a tad rough,but readable.. asking $50.00 + shipping.. 4) Sb 303 (SOLD) asking $45.00 + shipping.. thats it for now ,but still going through things.. thanks all, Robert Bertrand - Ke1fr P.O.Box 259 Charlemont,Ma 01339 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=ATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html Robert Bertrand - Ke1fr P.O.Box 259 Charlemont,Ma 01339 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From ke1fr at GIS.NET Sun Dec 29 19:47:12 2002 From: ke1fr at GIS.NET (Robert Bertrand) Date: Sun Dec 29 17:47:12 2002 MST Subject: more for sale Message-ID: Hello all, well here is a tad more i found.. 1) HW-12 VFO w/dial and drive unit.. $15.00 Shipped... 2) my last Pwr supply Heath HP -23..w/man works and is now wired for a HW-12a... of course needs Paint and is missing the off/on light.. but i have been using it on my HW12a.. asking $40.00 + shipping.. thanks again, Bob Robert Bertrand - Ke1fr P.O.Box 259 Charlemont,Ma 01339 ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From hiddenhills at SURFMORE.NET Sun Dec 29 19:55:30 2002 From: hiddenhills at SURFMORE.NET (Robert Keeble) Date: Sun Dec 29 17:55:30 2002 MST Subject: Heathkit knobs Message-ID: To Mike Bryce WB8VGE: Mike, I would sign up for 4 knobs. Bob keeble, KG4NVX ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From wb8jkr at JUNO.COM Sun Dec 29 19:56:02 2002 From: wb8jkr at JUNO.COM (Mark Graalman WB8JKR) Date: Sun Dec 29 17:56:02 2002 MST Subject: SB-401 CW Chirp problem Message-ID: Mark, You do not adjust the coils for maximum grid drive, you adjust the coils for a .5 ma (midscale) reading on the 401 grid meter with the drive level control at 12:00 73, Mark WB8JKR Member ARRL, QCWA, OTC, Society of Cable Telecommunication Engineers WAS, WAC, WTO, DXCC, GJDXCC, VUCC 2M Novice 3/71, General 8/72, Advanced 8/79, Extra 8/89 On Sun, 29 Dec 2002 14:24:41 -0500 "Mark V. Johnson" writes: > Wondering if anyone has had problems with "Chirp" reports using an > SB-401/SB-301 combo. I've gotten them (chirp reports) on 20 and 15 > meters lately and I have it narrowed down to the Het Osc in the > SB-301. > > When I listen to my signal on another receiver while transmitting > into > a dummy load, I can hear the frequency shift enough to be "chirpy". > When > I transmit using only the SB-401 in stand alone (I have the optional > Xtal pac) the chirp goes away. > > I did find that the SB-301 Het OSc adjustment has an effect. It > seems > that if you have the Het Osc adjustment too high, it causes the > chirp...Must be over driving the transmitter. Yet, the manuals > (SB-301/401) have you adjust the Het Osc coils in the SB-301 for > maximum > grid drive in transmit on teh SB-401. When I back them off and > adjust to > the spec's listed in the receiver (less than -3VDC at the Het Osc > test > point), the chirp goes away, yet the Sb-401 grid drive is not at > maximum. > > Seems these combo's (sb-301/401) are very adjustment sensitive.... > > The Het Osc circuit in the SB-301 seems to be OK...Tube (6AB4) is > new > and has good gain, voltages are to spec....The 6AW8 Het Osc amp in > the > SB-401 is good...Voltages are fine.......I'm using RG-62 cut to the > proper length.....When I scope the Het Osc signal, it looks > fine....Symmetrical Sine Wave...No crap... > > > Anyone have similiar expereince??? Many Thanks!! > > MV Johnson VE3DJU/VE3DDI > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - > http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From wb8jkr at JUNO.COM Sun Dec 29 19:58:01 2002 From: wb8jkr at JUNO.COM (Mark Graalman WB8JKR) Date: Sun Dec 29 17:58:01 2002 MST Subject: SB-401 CW Chirp problem Message-ID: Oops, I shoud have stated, the procedure I just mentioned is outlined on page 96 of the 401 manual. 73, Mark WB8JKR Member ARRL, QCWA, OTC, Society of Cable Telecommunication Engineers WAS, WAC, WTO, DXCC, GJDXCC, VUCC 2M Novice 3/71, General 8/72, Advanced 8/79, Extra 8/89 On Sun, 29 Dec 2002 14:24:41 -0500 "Mark V. Johnson" writes: > Wondering if anyone has had problems with "Chirp" reports using an > SB-401/SB-301 combo. I've gotten them (chirp reports) on 20 and 15 > meters lately and I have it narrowed down to the Het Osc in the > SB-301. > > When I listen to my signal on another receiver while transmitting > into > a dummy load, I can hear the frequency shift enough to be "chirpy". > When > I transmit using only the SB-401 in stand alone (I have the optional > Xtal pac) the chirp goes away. > > I did find that the SB-301 Het OSc adjustment has an effect. It > seems > that if you have the Het Osc adjustment too high, it causes the > chirp...Must be over driving the transmitter. Yet, the manuals > (SB-301/401) have you adjust the Het Osc coils in the SB-301 for > maximum > grid drive in transmit on teh SB-401. When I back them off and > adjust to > the spec's listed in the receiver (less than -3VDC at the Het Osc > test > point), the chirp goes away, yet the Sb-401 grid drive is not at > maximum. > > Seems these combo's (sb-301/401) are very adjustment sensitive.... > > The Het Osc circuit in the SB-301 seems to be OK...Tube (6AB4) is > new > and has good gain, voltages are to spec....The 6AW8 Het Osc amp in > the > SB-401 is good...Voltages are fine.......I'm using RG-62 cut to the > proper length.....When I scope the Het Osc signal, it looks > fine....Symmetrical Sine Wave...No crap... > > > Anyone have similiar expereince??? Many Thanks!! > > MV Johnson VE3DJU/VE3DDI > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - > http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From Lew28 at AOL.COM Sun Dec 29 20:57:50 2002 From: Lew28 at AOL.COM (Lew28 at AOL.COM) Date: Sun Dec 29 18:57:50 2002 MST Subject: ID-4001 Weather Station Message-ID: Greetings Keepers of the Green! I have a quick question....Does anyone know the value of an unbuilt new in box ID-4001 Weather station and a new box of the Heath cable for it? Any info is appreciated! ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From GeiselD at AOL.COM Sun Dec 29 21:13:47 2002 From: GeiselD at AOL.COM (Darwin D. Geiselbrecht) Date: Sun Dec 29 19:13:47 2002 MST Subject: SB-401 CW Chirp problem Message-ID: I know this sounds a bit far fetched. But in my case, I traced this problem to the fact that the het osc is not fed from a source of regulated voltage. As I remember, the stock SB-301 lacks Bplus regulation of any kind. In my case, the source of power to the station (years ago) was kind of soft such that the RX Bplus dropped when the TX was keyed. I installed a OA2 regulator on a small metal bracket under the chassis to clear the problem. However, if the cause is similiar, you might try a simpler approach by ensuring that the source of power to the rx and tx are as separate as possible (i.e. for sure don't feed them from a common power strip). Just a hint from my experience, your mileage may vary. Good luck 73 - Darwin K5DOA PS - the equivalent het osc in the 401 has a regulator. Hence no issue when operating standalone. In a message dated 12/29/02 18:08:06 PM Central Standard Time, mvjohn at SYMPATICO.CA writes: << Wondering if anyone has had problems with "Chirp" reports using an SB-401/SB-301 combo. I've gotten them (chirp reports) on 20 and 15 meters lately and I have it narrowed down to the Het Osc in the SB-301. When I listen to my signal on another receiver while transmitting into a dummy load, I can hear the frequency shift enough to be "chirpy". When I transmit using only the SB-401 in stand alone (I have the optional Xtal pac) the chirp goes away. >> ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From gharmon at IDWORLD.NET Sun Dec 29 22:03:05 2002 From: gharmon at IDWORLD.NET (Gary Harmon) Date: Sun Dec 29 20:03:05 2002 MST Subject: Wanted: GC-1A Mohican Manual Message-ID: I'm still looking for a nice original Heathkit Mohican GC-1A manual to go into the loaner library. Must have the foldout pages located between the following pages: 15-16, 17-18, 31-32, 53-54, and the schematic. No holes for notebook mounting. Will pay cash or trade. Thanks and 73, gary ======================= Gary H. Harmon, Jr. / K5JWK 6302 Robin Forest San Antonio, TX 78239-3218 (210) 657-1549 (210) 884-6926 gharmon at idworld.net ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From tlee at WCOIL.COM Sun Dec 29 21:06:01 2002 From: tlee at WCOIL.COM (tlee) Date: Sun Dec 29 19:06:01 2002 MST Subject: Need SB-200 parts Message-ID: Need the following for an SB-200 amp 1. Perforated internal HV meetal cover for amp 2. 40 meter tuned input coil 73 Ted N8GPQ ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From eric_pierce at SYMPATICO.CA Mon Dec 30 13:19:06 2002 From: eric_pierce at SYMPATICO.CA (Eric Pierce) Date: Mon Dec 30 11:19:06 2002 MST Subject: Where can I get empty vacuum tube boxes? In-Reply-To: <002e01c2afa8$013df780$7a8a1141@pentiumii> Message-ID: I have a couple of boxes of loose tubes (mostly 7 and 9 pin miniature, but some octal) that I want to sort and test. What I am looking for is new or NOS "white" tube boxes so I can properly mark and protect the ones I find good. Had a google around the internet but could not seem to find a source, does anyone know where I can get empty vacuum tube boxes? Thanks Eric Pierce VA3EP www.thirdpla.net ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From wb9hgz at charlottesville.net Mon Dec 30 15:34:07 2002 From: wb9hgz at charlottesville.net (Paul K. Dean) Date: Mon Dec 30 13:34:07 2002 MST Subject: Where can I get empty vacuum tube boxes? In-Reply-To: <000001c2b02f$f0a40df0$c400a8c0@w2kserver> Message-ID: I buy them from Antique Electronic Supply in Arizona. www.tubesandmore.com They stock new, generic white boxes in several sizes. 73, Paul, wb9hgz At 01:19 PM 12/30/02 -0500, Eric Pierce wrote: >I have a couple of boxes of loose tubes (mostly 7 and 9 pin miniature, >but some octal) that I want to sort and test. > >What I am looking for is new or NOS "white" tube boxes so I can properly >mark and protect the ones I find good. > >Had a google around the internet but could not seem to find a source, >does anyone know where I can get empty vacuum tube boxes? > > >Thanks > >Eric Pierce VA3EP >www.thirdpla.net > >----------------------------------------------------------- >This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona >----------------------------------------------------------- > >Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH >To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV >Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From e.j.forwood at JUNO.COM Mon Dec 30 16:16:22 2002 From: e.j.forwood at JUNO.COM (E. Jerold Forwood) Date: Mon Dec 30 14:16:22 2002 MST Subject: SB-401 CW Chirp problem Message-ID: Chirps are usually caused by a shift in the voltage/amperage from the power supply. You might try watching the meter as you key the transmitter. Or try using the xtals in the 401 by switching to the unlocked position on the 401. 73's de Jerry, K?EJF On Sun, 29 Dec 2002 14:24:41 -0500 "Mark V. Johnson" writes: > Wondering if anyone has had problems with "Chirp" reports using an > SB-401/SB-301 combo. I've gotten them (chirp reports) on 20 and 15 > meters lately and I have it narrowed down to the Het Osc in the > SB-301. > > When I listen to my signal on another receiver while transmitting > into > a dummy load, I can hear the frequency shift enough to be "chirpy". > When > I transmit using only the SB-401 in stand alone (I have the > optional > Xtal pac) the chirp goes away. > > I did find that the SB-301 Het OSc adjustment has an effect. It > seems > that if you have the Het Osc adjustment too high, it causes the > chirp...Must be over driving the transmitter. Yet, the manuals > (SB-301/401) have you adjust the Het Osc coils in the SB-301 for > maximum > grid drive in transmit on teh SB-401. When I back them off and > adjust to > the spec's listed in the receiver (less than -3VDC at the Het Osc > test > point), the chirp goes away, yet the Sb-401 grid drive is not at > maximum. > > Seems these combo's (sb-301/401) are very adjustment sensitive.... > > The Het Osc circuit in the SB-301 seems to be OK...Tube (6AB4) is > new > and has good gain, voltages are to spec....The 6AW8 Het Osc amp in > the > SB-401 is good...Voltages are fine.......I'm using RG-62 cut to the > proper length.....When I scope the Het Osc signal, it looks > fine....Symmetrical Sine Wave...No crap... > > > Anyone have similiar expereince??? Many Thanks!! > > MV Johnson VE3DJU/VE3DDI > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - > http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > > E. Jerold (Jerry) Forwood ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From tlee at WCOIL.COM Mon Dec 30 16:18:54 2002 From: tlee at WCOIL.COM (tlee) Date: Mon Dec 30 14:18:54 2002 MST Subject: NEEDED: SB-200 meter face Message-ID: I am in need of a SB-200 meter face or a non-working SB-200 meter with good meter face. Let me know what you have. I have an SB-220 Volt meter face I could trade. 73 Ted N8GPQ ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From tlee at WCOIL.COM Mon Dec 30 20:39:08 2002 From: tlee at WCOIL.COM (tlee) Date: Mon Dec 30 18:39:08 2002 MST Subject: WTB: SB-300, SB-301, SB-303 Message-ID: I am looking for one of the following receivers SB-300, SB-301, or SB-303 State condition both electrically and physically and asking price. Would take a fixer upper as long as it is repairable. Ted N8GPQ ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From radiorepair at MINDSPRING.COM Tue Dec 31 04:49:11 2002 From: radiorepair at MINDSPRING.COM (Malcolm Leonard) Date: Tue Dec 31 02:49:11 2002 MST Subject: Where can I get empty vacuum tube boxes? Message-ID: Try doctorroy1 at aol.com .He is my tube guy and I believe he sells the empty cartons also.Great guy to deal with,by the way. Malcolm Leonard ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eric Pierce" To: Sent: Monday, December 30, 2002 10:19 AM Subject: Where can I get empty vacuum tube boxes? > I have a couple of boxes of loose tubes (mostly 7 and 9 pin miniature, > but some octal) that I want to sort and test. > > What I am looking for is new or NOS "white" tube boxes so I can properly > mark and protect the ones I find good. > > Had a google around the internet but could not seem to find a source, > does anyone know where I can get empty vacuum tube boxes? > > > Thanks > > Eric Pierce VA3EP > www.thirdpla.net > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH > To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV > Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html > ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From WA6EQU at AOL.COM Tue Dec 31 02:05:47 2002 From: WA6EQU at AOL.COM (WA6EQU at AOL.COM) Date: Tue Dec 31 00:05:47 2002 MST Subject: Heathkit ID-1590 Parts Message-ID: I'm looking for the masthead, specifically the Windspeed vane for a Heathkit ID-1590. Does anyone know if these parts are still avaliable? 73, Jeff - WA6EQU wa6equ at aol.com ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From rubenpastor at USA.COM Tue Dec 31 02:16:57 2002 From: rubenpastor at USA.COM (ruben pastor) Date: Tue Dec 31 00:16:57 2002 MST Subject: RE. VACUUN TUBE BOXES. Message-ID: ERIC YOU CAN GET EMPTY VACUUN TUBE BOXES AT. ANTIQUE ELECTRONIC SUPPLY,PHONE 800-706-6789 OR WWW.TUBESANDMORE. COM THANK YOU RUBEN PASTOR,EBAY ID ALUSTIZA -- __________________________________________________________ Sign-up for your own FREE Personalized E-mail at Mail.com http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup Meet Singles http://corp.mail.com/lavalife ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From Greg at BOWSER.COM Tue Dec 31 20:03:49 2002 From: Greg at BOWSER.COM (Greg@Bowser.com) Date: Tue Dec 31 18:03:49 2002 MST Subject: Looking for AM-1 diode Message-ID: Just received another great ebay purchase... For some reason, I have been having bad luck lately with buying Heath stuff from Ebay but that is another long story. My latest arrival is an AM-1 Antenna Impedance Meter and found out that it is missing its diode. Heath calls it a crystal rectifier in the manual and gives it a Heath part number of 56-1. Outside of Heathkit, this is known as a CK 705 diode and I was wondering if someone might know of a good sub for this? I am thinking that a diode from the old crystal radio sets, 1N34A might work as a replacement. Looking for input from those more knowledge than I on diodes. Any diode heads out there? Thanks in advance and Happy New Year to all. Greg W8NGA ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html From Wb2fou at AOL.COM Tue Dec 31 21:20:11 2002 From: Wb2fou at AOL.COM (Marty Wb2Fou) Date: Tue Dec 31 19:20:11 2002 MST Subject: heath items for sale Message-ID: for sale : heath dx-35 all stock front panel dull . needs repainting . $45.00 gd-125 q-multiplier clean and RARE . $25.oo plus shipping on items . Marty ----------------------------------------------------------- This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona ----------------------------------------------------------- Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html