[Boatanchors] Thoughts on Reviving the Heathkit DX-100

[Robert Nickels]

On 1/6/2016 7:47 PM, Glen Zook via Boatanchors wrote:
> DX-100 or with the TX-1 Apache which uses the same power transformers.
After commenting that the Heathkit transmitters (and most other gear) 
used good iron, I recalled that one of the primary suppliers (pun!) was 
Grand Transformer of Grand Haven, MI.   And the company is still in 
business as "GTI" and doing well, from what I see on their website:   
http://www.gtipower.com/

"GTI was established by K.C. Retzlaff in 1948. It was operated as a 
proprietorship under the name of Precision Transformer located in 
Muskegon, Michigan, USA. In 1951, the company was moved to Grand Haven, 
Michigan and incorporated under the name Grand Transformers 
Incorporated. As a result of K.C.’s love for amateur radio and his 
interest in electrical “tinkering,” GTI has grown to become a ‘World 
Class Manufacturer’ of inductive components."

It's always heartening to see an old line supplier like GTI that is 
still thriving, even now that the founders sons have transferred 
ownership to a Michigan-based private equity firm.   They made good 
stuff, too bad Hallicrafters didn't use it.

73, Bob W9RAN