[Boatanchors] Recommended replacement for rubber tuning bands?

[Gary Schafer]

Just take your old one to any auto supply and they can match them to O rings. Cheap.
73
Gary K4FMX

Gary Schafer


> On Jul 20, 2026, at 12:46 PM, David Colburn via Boatanchors <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> 
> 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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