[Boatanchors] Lafayette KT-340

[manualman@juno.com]

The KT-340 (HA-230) wasn't a bad short wave receiver and amateur band
receiver. Xtal calibrators are easy to build if you need one that bad.
Oscillator and Converter stages have "always on filaments" as long as the
receiver is plugged into an AC sourse. I not sure that additional HF
Oscillator regulation is necessary. The Q-multipler takes some time
getting used to. It works quite well. The KT340 wasn't designed as a SSB
receiver.

Pete, wa2cwa

On Fri, 19 Sep 2003 00:33:40 -0400 Jeffrey W Harshman <n2lxm@juno.com>
writes:
> Greetings All,
> 
> 
>         I have received a request from and older Amateur that has 
> not been
> active for some time to help him get a KT-430 (HE-430) Lafayette 
> Receiver
> working again. The Receiver has been in storage for some time and 
> did
> need the Power supply filter cap replaced. What I am looking for is 
> any
> information on improving the receiver. I believe this was an 
> entry-level
> kit and does not have some of the niceties that other receivers 
> have. A
> Xtal Calibrator, HF Osc B+ voltage regulation, improving the 
> Q-multiplier
> / BFO are my main area's of need. Any and all recommendations will 
> be
> greatly appreciated. 73's.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>                                   73's de: Jeff N2LXM
>                                Amateur Radio Operator
>                                          American
>                                             Patriot
>                         Proud Father of Two US Marines
> 

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