[Heath] info

[Steven Feinsmith]

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> To my knowledge, Heathkit provided the SS-9000 transceiver and PS-9000
> power supply/speaker was the last designed in 1983-84. (SS-9000's power
> supply/speaker was PS-9000, not PS-90000).
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> See: https://www.eham.net/reviews/view-product?id=2639
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> https://www.rfcafe.com/references/electrical/heathkit-ss-9000-deluxe-synthesized-hf-transceiver-christmas-1982.htm
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> It was fully assembled (not kit form like previous models), and the last
> mode,l Heathkit went downsized and finally ceased the business in 1992. It
> has become rare as it made only around 300 units. Many owners refuse to
> sell the transceiver or may sell for enormous prices. If you find the
> SS-9000 and PS-9000 for sale, it is your choice to grab them. If the
> transceiver needs service, you may have a problem because several
> components are no longer available. I believe the last amateur radio
> transceiver in kit form was HW-5400. The HW-5400 was a model which Heathkit
> created the SS-9000 later.
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> I gave up my chance to buy the SS-9000/PS-9000. I could not afford what
> the sellers wanted. My current transceiver SB-104A was the best one during
> the old days. I knew Collins to be a good brand. Sometimes, Heathkit got a
> legal design from Collins for a linear power amplifier. I cannot remember
> which model.
>
> 73,
> Steven
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