[Boatanchors] [Heathkit] HW-18-2

[manualman]

There were actually three models, HW-18-1, HW-18-2, HW-18-3. 
18-1 and 18-2 targeted the CAP and MARS markets and the 18-3 was for 160
meters. All were 2 channel units. A radio service agency also reported
receiving one in for repair that was for 160 meters and had a tunable VFO
in it. However, no model number could be found on the unit although
placement of most of the components and it's physical size and look
resembled the HW-18 series. The HW-18 is similar to the HW-12. I have all
three manuals.

Pete, wa2cwa
http://www.manualman.com

> -----Original Message-----
> From: heathkit-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:heathkit-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Michael 
> Tauson
> Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 4:27 PM
> To: boatanchors at lists.tempe.gov; boatanchors at mailman.qth.net;
> glowbugs at piobaire.mines.uidaho.edu; heathkit at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Heathkit] HW-18-2
> 
> An HW-18-2 landed on my doorstep and, after a rather extensive scan 
> of
> the web, I've come up with little useful information.  All I know is
> that it was built for MARS use just above 80m, and that it's good 
> for
> something like 200w on SSB.
> 
> The lack of info is not good.  I'd like to know more about it 
> (other
> than the several disparaging comments about it being a waste of 
> time
> that showed up one site) so I can make it into a useful member of
> society.  "Beggars can't be choosers" applies here and this is what 
> I
> have to work with.
> 
> Any assistance - schematics, manuals, suggestions, power supplies 
> et
> al would be greatly appreciated.
> 
> Mahalo.
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> Michael, WH7HG