[Heath] Heathkit Dials

[Guy Giacopuzzi]

YES! Thankfully....
Guy
On 1/19/2013 12:32 PM, pmarkavage at juno.com wrote:
> The first question that comes to my mind, without researching the "SB
> model" dial part numbers, are all "SB" dials (receivers, transmitters,
> transceivers) the same (markings, size, mounting, etc.)?
>
> Pete, wa2cwa
>
> On Sat, 19 Jan 2013 12:40:04 -0500 <wa6mhz at cox.net> writes:
>> the Achilles heel of the SB dials is the metal plate (used to rotate
>> the dial through the friction discs) that has tabs that extend
>> into the plastic.  These tabs exert a constant pressure on the
>> plastic, which, with age, finally gives way.  So it was a flawed
>> design
>> to begin with.  But most worked for 30 or 40  years before they
>> cracked.  A redesign should account for this; and be manufactured
>> in
>> a way that won't stress the plastic.
>> --
>> Pat Bunsold WA6MHZ
>> Curator
>> Crest Radio Museum
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