[Boatanchors] Heathkit Q-Multiplier With Drake 2-B Receiver

[Michael D. Harmon]

I've recently come into possession of a nice Drake 2-B receiver.  It 
came with no accessories, and I'd like to find a Q-multiplier for it.  
Unfortunately, the Drake 2-BQ units seem to be made of gold these days.  
The ones I've seen on E-Pay are bringing $150 or more (more than I paid 
for the receiver!).

Over the years, Heathkit produced a Q-multiplier kit under at least 3 
model numbers (GD-125, HD-11, QF-1).  All were fundamentally the same 
design, but with different packaging.  They show up from time to time on 
E-Pay at very reasonable prices (at least compared to the Drake unit).  
I'd like to know how these Heath units compare to the Drake 2-BQ.  It 
would seem that a Q-multiplier designed for a 455 kHz IF frequency 
should be effective if connected into the circuit at the 455 kHz IF 
point (between the 2nd and 3rd mixers in the 2-B), but there may be 
other issues I'm not considering.  Anyone ever used a Heathkit 
Q-multiplier with a Drake 2-B?  Good idea?  Bad idea?

I'd appreciate any comments or suggestions any of you might have.

Thanks,
Mike Harmon, WB0LDJ
mharmon at att dot net