[AMRadio] Search for a valiant

[Mark K3MSB]

I agree Dave.  I get nice audio reports with my 5100B.  Aside from
replacing the caps my unit is stock.  I've never seen any compelling
reasons to replace the couplate with discrete parts.

My only "complaint" with the 5100B is that it keeps gaining weight each
year!

73
Mark K3MSB
On Apr 26, 2013 3:04 AM, "Dave Harmon" <k6xyz at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> I have a B&W 5100B and it has great audio....no mods needed.
> Some guys say that the 'couplate' (an integrated network in the first
> audio)
> should be replaced with discrete components but I left it all original
> except I replaced all the paper and lytic caps.
> It is really a pain to pick up......man, that thing weighs a lot more than
> a
> Valiant!
> I've been hauling it around for 18 years now and just about a year ago got
> it on the air.
> For sure the vfo is pretty stable and the whole thing operates Cadillac
> smooth.
>
> I've got a DX-100 old version that is in incredible condition...I know who
> assembled it back in 57' and he did a great job.
> I need to drag it out, get it serviced and on the air....but I've been
> enjoying the Viking 500 I recently worked over....what a nice rig.
>
> Dave Harmon
> K6XYZ[at]sbcglobal[dot]net
> Sperry, Ok.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: amradio-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:amradio-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Robert Nickels
> Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 7:54 PM
> To: amradio at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Search for a valiant
>
> On 4/25/2013 4:21 PM, Larry Szendrei wrote:
> > I like the hinged top for one thing
>
> Since TVI is a lot less likely to be a problem nowadays, those cabinets
> with extra shielding like the Viking II and HT-20 are really a pain.   I
> really think the DX-100 is the best all-round value and solid performer and
> it includes 160 meter coverage, but I dread having to pull it out of
> that cabinet!   If you're willing to look a little harder, the B&W 5100
> and 5000B are, in my view, superior transmitters with excellent VFOs and
> modular construction, but like the Apache only cover 80-10.   I guess
> that's why DX-100Bs remain in high demand.
>
> 73, Bob W9RAN
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