[160m] 160m] Do you remember?

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Kark Zuk wrote:

 I remember Heathkit producing single band transceivers going back to the 60s 

or 70s. I think it was the 60s since I think it had a green front panel. 
Does anyone remember these, and if so, was there a unit produced for 160 
meters? Many thanks, Karl Zuk N2KZ Katonah, NY 45 mi. north of NYC.

Karl,
       The 160M Heathkit was the HW-18-3 produced in 1968-1969. It was a two 
channel crystal controlled tranceiver that had capability on SSB, AM with 
controlled carrier, and CW. It used the same final tubes and power supply 
(HP-23) as the other monobanders. 
Please be mindful that Heathkit also produced two other HW-18 variants, the 
-1 and -2. Both were for Mars and CAPS work around 4000 KC to 4500 KC and 
won't go on 160M. Only the -3 will. 

If you locate one I have a schematic for a VXO that will shift about 50KC. 
Let me know and I'll copy it for you. 
Additionally, The monobander has it's own internal speaker and wired in 
handheld microphone. I have one and really enjoy it. It'll make about 100 
watts PEP on SSB, and on AM I run the carrier to about 20 watts and adjust 
the mike gain to where I see a slight forward blip of the power meter and the 
audio sounds fine. 

Regarding "Boatanchors" that will cover 160M, you may want to take a look at 
a Johnson Ranger, Viking I, Viking II, Valiant I and II, and the Heathkit 
DX-100 among a few others (Central Electronics 20A, etc). 

I hope this information helps you and the best of luck in finding something.
                                                               Regards de Joe 
Cro N3IBX

Joseph Cro N3IBX




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