[Boatanchors] HQ-170A

[Garey Barrell]

Bill -

There is a fairly simple mod for the 2-B to allow it to cover 160M, 
using the "A" accessory band.  It's on my 2-B CD, or I can send you a copy.

By the way, my copy is readable, unlike the ones floating around!  :-)

73, Garey - K4OAH
Glen Allen, VA

Drake 2-B, 4-B, C-Line & TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs
<www.k4oah.com>



Magoo wrote:
> I have owned one of these for several years; I love using it but it 
> drifts. It often takes over 2 hrs to settle down, even when the 
> filaments have been lit on the oscillator for the previous 24 hrs.
>
> I have tried several different 6C4 oscillator tubes of various brands 
> with no luck in reducing the drift (which starts 5-7 khz high and 
> eventually drifts right on calibrated frequency).  It sounds like I 
> will have to change some caps in the oscillator.
>
> I also have a Drake 2B and 2BQ....no drift and this receiver performs 
> as well or better than the Hammarlund...but it doesn't cover 160M!
>
> For casual listening on CW the HQ-170A is great but to leave it on a 
> net frequency if it has not been on for several hours is frustrating.
>
> Bill, VE3NH
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