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<DIV>Hi Bob</DIV>
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<DIV>You may be able to get something from RS Components, Rapid Online or
Farnell but I could not find anything from a quick search on eBay or
Amazon.</DIV>
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<DIV>I found one on <A
href="http://www.ultrawebb.com/OHP/">http://www.ultrawebb.com/OHP/</A> in
USA for Heathkit but you will have to check their terms of business. Be advised
that if the trimming tool is a loose fit in the core it is likely to fracture
the core.</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT lang=0 size=2 face=Arial FAMILY="SANSSERIF"
PTSIZE="10">73<BR></FONT><FONT lang=0 color=#0000ff size=4 face=Arial
FAMILY="SANSSERIF" PTSIZE="14"><I><BR>Bob</FONT><FONT lang=0 color=#000000
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Eng, FIET, MSE<BR>G-QRP 6907<BR>Secretary of Crystal Palace Radio &
Electronics Club: www.g3oou.co.uk<BR>Technical web site:
www.qsl.net/g3oou<BR>@BobFBurns on Twitter: http://twitter.com/BobFBurns
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<DIV>In a message dated 03/01/2014 10:11:51 GMT Standard Time,
bobralph@btinternet.com writes:</DIV>
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<DIV>Hi Bob et al</DIV>
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<DIV>Thanks to all for the welcome messages.</DIV>
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<DIV>Full licence since 1980 - founded and ran the (first?) Collins Owners
Club from '84 to '92 - station came right down to an FT-101E bought in 1994
but not used much. Since 2010 have built up a small collection of
sample transceivers one from each decade demonstrating the technology in use
at the time (FT-77/FC-700 for the '80's, FT-890AT '90's, FT-100D late 90's and
most lately an FT-450AT for the 00's). Also have recently added some famous
accessories I didn't get first time round an FL-3 and an ANC-4 (still
available?). Also have an HF-150 and PR-150.</DIV>
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<DIV>Anyway - the HW-101 (for the 60's although a 70's radio) joined the
family just a couple of months ago with its HP-23A (which I am about to
rebuild with all new C's, R's and D's). The 23A is working and powers the
HW-101 such that I feel there's not much wrong (??) with either. Belts were
bust but have been replaced them with some eBay nitrile O-rings (2 x 50mm x
3mm and 1 x 58 mm x 3mm). Not too sure about the 6146's but
have bought a pair of eBay CV3523's just in case and am considering buying a
full set of tubes just in case as well. Does anyone have a recommendation as a
good source? I've priced up items from Rod Dill at World Tube, Surplus Sales
and HeathParts. Am I OK limiting the expense to UT tubes?</DIV>
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<DIV>Currently doing preventive maintenance on the 101E (am a member of
the FoxTango group on Yahoo) - when that is finished and back on the shelf the
HP-23A will come up onto the bench and after that the
HW-101. Whoopee.</DIV>
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<DIV>BTW all the radios are getting used on a monthly rotational basis -
"5 and 9 here OM. I'm using an HW-101 this end" (this month).</DIV>
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<DIV>I look forward to having a few problems I need to ask the group for
possible solutions - response will be much appreciated.</DIV>
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<DIV>Bob - is there somewhere in the UK I can get a hex. core alignment tool
for the IF transformers? I've clearly lost the one I though I had.</DIV>
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<DIV>Bob G4KSG</DIV>
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<G3OOU@aol.com><BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</SPAN></B>
bobralph@btinternet.com; heath@puck.nether.net <BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></B> Thursday, 2 January 2014,
22:53<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></B> Re: [Heath]
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<DIV>Hi Bob</DIV>
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<DIV>Welcome to the group. There are lot of experienced Heathkit people in
this group so shout when you need a hand.</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial family="SANSSERIF">73<BR></FONT><FONT
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family="SANSSERIF"><I><BR>Bob</I></FONT><I><FONT color=#000000 size=2
face=Arial family="SANSSERIF"></FONT></I><FONT color=#000000 size=2 face=Arial
family="SANSSERIF"><BR>Bob F Burns G3OOU<BR>C Eng, FIET, MSE<BR>G-QRP
6907<BR>Secretary of Crystal Palace Radio & Electronics Club:
www.g3oou.co.uk<BR>Technical web site: www.qsl.net/g3oou<BR>@BobFBurns on
Twitter: <A title=http://twitter.com/BobFBurns
href="http://twitter.com/BobFBurns" rel=nofollow
target=_blank>http://twitter.com/BobFBurns</A></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>In a message dated 02/01/2014 22:03:35 GMT Standard Time,
p.nettles@tx.rr.com writes:</DIV>
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style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" color=#000000 size=2 face=Arial>From:
BOB RALPH <BR>Date:01/02/2014 06:09 (GMT-06:00) <BR>To:
heath@puck.nether.net <BR>Subject: [Heath] New member - test message
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<DIV>Ken Gordon recommended I join this respected group.</DIV>
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<DIV>I have added an HW-101 to my small collection of radios - it represents
the technology up to the 70's (have an FT-101E for the 70's). Aiming it get
it working to spec.</DIV>
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<DIV>73 Bob
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