[Boatanchors] Re: [Heathkit] Magic!

[Duane Fischer, W8DBF]

Careful there Robert! Liberal use of the term "Magic" can get one into 
serious cosmic issues! You do not simply get unsubscribed from the QTH.NET 
lists, you get vanished from the planet! Since nobody has yet to return from 
wherever we Magicians send them, it is pure speculation as to whether or not 
it is a good place to visit! Be ever careful what you wish for Robert, as I 
just might grant your wish! (LOL!)


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Macklin" <macklinbob at msn.com>
To: "Heathkit" <heathkit at mailman.qth.net>; 
<glowbugs at piobaire.mines.uidaho.edu>; "Boatanchors list" 
<boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>; "AM Radio" <amradio at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 2:20 PM
Subject: [Heathkit] Magic!


>I have a heath HR-10 that seemed to have a problem with the AVC circuit.
>
> When I was testing the Rx with my Heath signal generator a couple years 
> ago when I tuned to the signal, the S-Meter initially went negative then 
> moved positive. I could not figure out the problem then but since I was 
> only using it for CW I just ignored it. I disable the AVC for CW and SSB.
>
> But I wanted to get it ready to use with my DX-60 for 15M AM and 10M AM 
> when the propagation comes back. I hope I live long enough to  see it!
>
> This morning I put it on the bench and removed the case and bottom. I 
> hooked it up to the signal generator and it worked just as it should. I 
> used both the scope and VTVM to watch the AVG voltage as I tuned across 
> the signal. It went negative just as it should have.
>
> WHAT FIXED IT? I saw the problem several times. But I have not had it on 
> for maybe 6 months.
>
> I think it's pulling my chain!
>
> Bob Macklin
> K5MYJ
> Seattle, Wa,
> "Real Radios Glow in the Dark"
>
>
>
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