[AMRadio] Simpson 260 epilogue

[CL in NC]

Thanks for all who sent suggestions for my 260 problem.  Heinz, DH2FA is a recipient of the Simpson 260 suggestion gold star, suggesting I read the meter coil resistance.  I did, and found it, just as he surmised, at 7500 ohms instead of 5000, thus the 30% error.  Simpson, via Milt Novak came back with some pertinent info about the meter movement, in addition to the  part number and a list of places where I could purchase it, he said it is basically the same movement in all the 260 series up to Series 8.  So, for $87, I will have a new meter movement on its way, and my 45 year old meter will be back in action.  That is a bit better than $400 for a new one.  I also found 2 great .pdf's on cal and repair of the the 260 series, one is military, and the other is from Sears and Roebuck and is quite comprehensive, if anybody wants a copy emailed.  What can I say, I'm into fix and repair and keep it going, my truck is 33 with 400K miles, and most of my ham gear is my age or older, and I'm 65.

Charlie, W4MEC in NC