[Boatanchors] SSB Transmitter Ideas Wanted

[Robert Nickels]

On 5/27/2012 5:41 PM, Richard W. Solomon wrote:
> A friend picked up a nice looking Drake 2B and is looking to HB a SSB Transmitter as a companion.
Dick,

A homebrew SSB transmitter is a pretty significant undertaking, 
especially in view of parts availability, and even more so if multi-band 
operation is anticipated.    While phasing networks turn up from time to 
time, the other components can be a challenge even to duplicate 
something like the W2EWL "Cheap and Easy" phasing rig.    And it's 
probably harder to find a suitable filter and BFO crystals to make a 
filter-type exciter.

As an alternative, I would suggest your friend look for a Hallicrafters 
HT-37.   They were sold in such numbers that they often go for low 
prices and back in the 60s the HT-37/Drake 2B combination was very 
popular.   A cosmetically challenged HT-37 or one with a blown power 
transformer (which can be worked-around) shouldn't bring more then 
$50-75, a terrific bargain IMHO.   They're great rig and the perfect 
mate for a 2B.

73, Bob W9RAN