[Boatanchors] SSB > > > AM?

[StephenTetorka at cs.com]

Hi Frank:

Thanks for the reply.

I'm just putting the final cosmetic touches on a 100% creative restoration on a DX100.
On my first AM QSO in over 40 years away from Ham radio, gent said my audio 'sounded splendid'; just as any DX100 should.

I like tinkering; I like AM and have both HW12 & HW32 to play around with and even get them going mobile AM with my HP13.

All I need is a '65 convertable.

Been reading about modulation lately.
Seems like there could an easy hookup via the key jack.

Warm regards,
Steve
WA2TAK




fkamp at comcast.net wrote:

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>StephenTetorka at cs.com wrote:
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>> Hi all:
>> 
>> What would it take to modify an SSB xmtr to AM?
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>> Say, for example and ol Heathkit HW12.
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>You already have everything you need except a modulator.
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>Might even be able to use the speech from the original transmitter.
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>Then you could try and screen modulate the final (not recommended) or
>build the audio amp needed for plate modulation.
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>Lots of work and tinkering to get it working right.
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>I would recommend getting something like a DX-100.  Even a broken one. 
>It would most likely take less effort to get going and you would have
>something of value.  Something that has value also appreciated by
>others.
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>Regards,
>Frank Kamp
>K5DKZ
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