SB-101 vs 102

[Mike Bryce]

Paul...

what glen said is based in fact. However, I'd never toss one because  
of the errors in the pto.

since all the heathkit sb series lacked a RIT control (yes, you could  
get the remote vfo, if you can find one) for the sb101 and 102, most  
of us just dial up and start talking.

I have one sb101 that is so far out of wack, the center hairline leans  
over toward the right so much i'm about out of range. THe radio works  
fine, looks good and makes a lot of qsos. to me it's a non issue, I  
don't have nor will I take the time to fix it. I've got a pile of  
heathkits that I have picked up and each one needs a bit of work. I  
would go nutty trying to keep up with all the little things that are  
"not quite right" when it comes to these old radios.



So, keep the 102 and enjoy the qsos it brings to your shack.


Mike

Mike, WB8VGE
SunLight Energy Systems
The Heathkit Shop
http://www.theheathkitshop.com/
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never sure.




On Oct 25, 2009, at 9:56 PM, Paul Kraemer wrote:

After watching prices on ebay for SB-101 and SB-102 transceivers it  
appears to me that the SB-101 sells higher than the SB-102.
Is that a correct observation or just my limited experience?
Why would a newer, cleaner SB-102 be worth less than the older SB-101?  
Models are supposed to improve after time.
I have an SB-102, a very nice, exceptionally clean, low hour model  
(ssb and cw filters) bought out of curiousity.
It appears to perform exactly as specified, or better. The horror  
stories I've read about the newer lmo seem to me to be unfounded (in  
my example anyway).
Is there some other difference I am missing?
I'd seriously consider selling the SB-102---too many radios---not  
enough hours, but it appears that using ebay prices of late it would  
be more like giving it away. It is a little (actually a lot) too good  
for that.
I would sincerely welcome opinions of the list members
Paul K0UYA

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