[Heath] SB 610 and SB 401 questions

[Guy Giacopuzzi]

I don't think that's right...because I've run split....and I don't have 
the xtal pack....
Guy,
WA6OQQ
On 3/3/2016 5:36 AM, Mark Johnson wrote:
> Yes and no. You can use the SB 401 without the crystal pack if you 
> operate with the SB 300, SB301 and SB303 receivers, with the pair in 
> transceiver mode on the same frequency. If you ever want to operate in 
> "split" mode, the SB 401 using its own LMO to control the transmit 
> frequency, then you need the optional crystal pack.
>
> And yes, if you use the SB 401 without a Heath receiver, the you also 
> need the crystal pack.
>
> Mark
> VE3LU
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Mar 3, 2016, at 8:02 AM, Guy Giacopuzzi <gggdds at js-net.com 
> <mailto:gggdds at js-net.com>> wrote:
>
>> I think you only need the xtal set for the 401 if you're NOT using it 
>> with a matching receiver...i.e. and SB-300,301 or 303...I think you 
>> can even use the 401 as a "separate" on a different frequency when 
>> using one of these receivers and it will still work...
>> Guy
>>
>> On 3/2/2016 7:20 PM, Jim's wrote:
>>>
>>> Thanks Mark, I do have a couple of hw’s in various condition of 
>>> repair and can use these.
>>>
>>> Jim
>>>
>>> *From:* Mark V Johnson [mailto:mvjohn at sympatico.ca]
>>> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 2, 2016 6:33 PM
>>> *To:* 'Jim's' <Jsutherin at roadrunner.com>; heath at puck.nether.net
>>> *Subject:* RE: [Heath] SB 610 and SB 401 questions
>>>
>>> Jim, forgive me if I’m being obvious but a “crystal pack” for an 
>>> SB-401 can be obtained from any Heath transceiver. I’ve been buying 
>>> up HW-101’s for parts, such as the crystal sets, as the crystals do 
>>> at times fail and HW-101 parts rigs are fairly plentiful and cheap. 
>>> Chuck Penson in his Heathkit book, estimates that Heath made nearly 
>>> 30, 000 HW-101 kits! Also, all SB-400’s came with the full set of 
>>> crystals so if you can find an SB-400 parts rig, your good to go.
>>>
>>> *From:*Heath [mailto:heath-bounces at puck.nether.net] *On Behalf Of *Jim's
>>> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 2, 2016 4:06 PM
>>> *To:* heath at puck.nether.net <mailto:heath at puck.nether.net>
>>> *Subject:* [Heath] SB 610 and SB 401 questions
>>>
>>> I have a SB 610 that needs a new screen. Is there anyone that has 
>>> one for sale or can describe how to refurbish the one I have?
>>>
>>> Also I am looking for a xtal set for a SB 401
>>>
>>> Thanks 73
>>>
>>> Jim K8DHC
>>>
>>>
>>>
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