[Boatanchors] Recommended replacement for rubber tuning bands?

[David Colburn]

I never use the google/alphabet corporation search engine.

I did try an Internet Search with an alternative Search Engine.

BTW: According to Amazon:

"Replacement Belts for Heathkit SB-100, SB-101, SB-102, HW-101, HW-102 
Radios,

Pack of 3, Model #268-7" are ...

"Currently unavailable.
We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock."

Which, in Amazon-speak, means ... never.

I did find these on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/145045007352

If I had the dimensions (length/diameter, and thickness) I could hunt them,

elsewhere. (Perhaps even the local Harbor Freight store.)

Thanks,

David, KD4E


On 7/20/26 11:50, RODNEY HOGG wrote:
> Do a Google search, they are available through Amazon as a set.
> Rod
> K9EQH
>
> ----- Original Message -----
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> To: "Boatanchors" <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2026 8:04:07 PM
> Subject: [Boatanchors] Recommended replacement for rubber tuning bands?
>
> I 've acquired a Heathkit SB-101 with the rubber tuning
>
> bands laying, somewhat dried and broken, on the board.
>
> They roughly measure about 7" - but that may be off some
>
> due to age and stretching.
>
> I seem to recall that large rubber o-rings used to be their
>
> recommended replacement - is that still the case?
>
> What is the tried-and-true best replacement and at what
>
> length, please?
>
> Thanks,
>
> David, KD4E
>
>
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