[Boatanchors] Heathkit wanted HP-23

[Robert Spooner]

Dave,

I have a Heathkit PS-23 that is excess to my needs and a matching 11-pin plug. I believe the PS-23 is just a newer version of the HP-23. It is in good shape cosmetically with some surface scratches, but will probably need to have the capacitors replaced as it hasn’t been run in a while.

73,
Bob AD3K

On Jan 5, 2015, at 2:08 PM, w8au at sssnet.com wrote:

> Tom, and others:    There are plenty of the HP-23 series supplies showing up on Ebay
> BUT, keep in mind that due to the age of them they all need "rebuilt," especially in the
> area of the large HV capacitors, if not the resistive elements.  Heath was fond of
> Voltage Multipliers for their supplies, even up to the big SB220 KW amps.
> 
> Unless the seller indicates a rebuild was done, figure on doing it yourself.
> 
> Voltage multiplier regulation is very dependent on these caps and when they dry up
> over the years, the voltages will drop whenever a load is applied.  Those not realizing
> this may think their rigs are in need of repair.
> 
> Rebuild kits are available from small dealers, one of which is ProSolar at:
> www.theheathkitshop.com
> 
> I have used Mike's kits.  Nice to have all the parts in one package instead
> of searching Mouser for everything.
> 
> Disclaimer:  I am not involved whatsoever with Prosolar.  Just a
> satisfied user.
> 
> Perry   w8au
> 
> 
> 04:43 AM 1/5/2015, Tom k2bew wrote:
>> A quick search found this on eBay, it is not mine I am just passing it on.
>> It is a SB - 600 speaker with the HT-23a built in. Not sure if that is
>> what he is looking for.
>> 
>> http://www.ebay.com/itm/HEATHKIT-SB-600-SPEAKER-HP-23A-POWER-SUPPLY-11-pin-CABLE-Ham-Radio-HW-SB-MANUAL-/221648708880?pt=US_Ham_Radio_Transceivers&hash=item339b4ae510
>> 
>> But I would suggest you type in "Heathkit HP-23" to the search box
>> on eBay
>> You have to be patient, but you would be surprised at what you can find.
>> 
>> > From: David Knepper
>> > Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2015 7:57 PM
>> > To: boatanchors
>> > Subject: Heathkit wanted
>> >
>> > I have a friend, a retired police office, living north of  Philadelphia, who is looking for an HP-23 power supply.
>> > Could anyone assist him in purchasing such a unit.  He would buy a "companion" Heathkit transmitter/transceiver to obtain the power supply.
> 
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