[Boatanchors] Recommended replacement for rubber tuning bands?

[David Colburn]

Ooops, stupid Internet ...

I just found and ordered these: 
https://www.amazon.com/SB-100-SB-101-Replacement-Transceiver-Rubber/dp/B0CZ431KYC

Why they didn't show up when I searched Amazon, specifically ... who knows?

Problem solved,

Thanks ... David, KD4E

On 7/20/26 13:43, David Colburn via Boatanchors wrote:
> 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 -----
>> From: "Boatanchors" <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
>> 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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