[Boatanchors] Hallicrafters TO keyer - Excellent Condition
w8au at sssnet.com
w8au at sssnet.com
Mon Aug 2 23:32:04 EDT 2010
At 11:10 PM 8/2/2010, The Pollacks wrote:
>Unsolicited testimonial: I have several of these, and have used them with
>all kinds of rigs for 40 years. I think the only problem I ever had was a
>blown resistor once in the sidetone circuit. Anyone who needs a keyer
>should hop on this. Priced right, too! If keying cathode keyed rigs, check
>the manual for the resistor/cap combination to go across key. I have a
>manual to copy if anyone needs it.
Another failing is the fact that Halli skimped on the fuse. Mine burnt up
a power transformer one day after being left on during my absence. (Back in
the mid sixties) Finding space for a standard fuseholder may be difficult.
Adding one in-line under the chassis is better than nothing.
Perry w8au
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