[AMRadio] re: Mohawk receiver

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In <006801c1dfe5$ca189cc0$e52ac8cd at b1q8b4>, on 04/09/2002 
   at 11:43 AM, "Ron Samchuk" <samvideo at escape.ca> said:

>Hi again.  Yes it's Ron here again asking for comments on the
>Apache/Mohawk pair.  My Mohawk actually works quite well in the AM mode. 
>A couple of minor points of concern are as follows.  The volume is quite
>loud even with the AF gain turned fully counterclockwise... I assume that
>a new pot is in order, because I cannot turn the volume right down to a
>level where nothing is heard. 

Try wd40 first. This rarely fails.
     
>    Also, regarding the IF gain control, what is the real purpose or
>practical use of IF control as opposed to RF gain control?  I understand
>their place in the overall circuit, but in the real world of listening on
>the Mohawk, I can't see any difference between turning down the RF gain,
>or turning down the IF gain.  So, what is the practical reason for the IF
>gain control?  
>    I really like the Apache/Mohawk pair and think they are a great
>classic set of twins.  I can only imagine the pleasure and satisfaction
>of having built these rigs when they were new.
>    I will look forward to any comments.  Regards.... Ron VE4 Super
>Rabbit

Restored an Apache and used it a bit. No complaints- nice rig. I replaced
those slippery chrome knobs with black mil versions. Was nearly impossible
to change bands. Watch the octal tube sockets- rect & mods. The type used
in at least some Apaches will arc and do damage. Carefully assess what you
have there- adjacent chassis metal might be an issue too (its been a
while).

Never restored my Mohawk-- someday. Anyone know which 'high price'
receiver Heath copied for the Mohawk? I don't want to even try to
remember. The circuits are virtually identical I'm told. The commercial
ham gear mfrs cut Heathkit a lot of slack, apparently. And for that we
remain grateful.

Bill    K2AME

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