[Collins] Re: Need information on HB KWM-1 (update)

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I believe Jim, VK9NS has built one of these, or is in the process of building one. Try him at: jimkirsti@ni.net.nf.

----- Original Message -----
From: James True N5ARW <n5arw@automation-works.com>
Date: Thursday, July 3, 2003 10:14 am
Subject: [Collins] Re: Need information on HB KWM-1 (update)

> Thanks to all those who responded to my question so far: Dr. 
> Johnson, Kees Talen, Lorne Barber & Gary Harmon.
> 
> Here is what I have learned so far.  The rig was built from an 
> article in GE Ham News "The LWM-3?Mobile SSB Transceiver".  Part I 
> appeared in the Nov-Dec 1961 (#16-6) and part II in Jan-Feb 1962 
> (#17-1).  Gary is sending me photocopies of these articles.  It 
> uses a 12BY7 for the final so it is kind of a QRP rig.  There was 
> a later article (issue unknown) that described an external 
> amplifier to boost the power.  
> 
> I would still like to get originals of these issues if anyone has 
> duplicates.  Actually, I need most issues from 1961 (16-1) and 
> later,  and I have duplicates of earlier issues to trade.  I will 
> post the articles on the web site for those who are interested.
> 
> I would also like to hear from anyone who built or used one of 
> these rigs.  If you want to send photos and or stories or links to 
> your web site, I will add them to the LWM-3 page.
> 
> Thanks to everyone & 73
> James N5ARW
> 
> On Wed, 02 Jul 2003 20:52:58 -0500, James True N5ARW wrote:
> 
> >This is not strictly Collins but it may be related.  I found a 
> really great home brew rig at Dallas HamCom.  Someone saw it and 
> told me they thought it was a KWM-1 clone built from an article in 
> GE Ham News but I can't find it in any of the copies I have.  No 
> luck in RCA Ham Tips either.  It does have a Collins mechanical 
> filter.  If anyone has any information on this rig, I would really 
> like to know more.  Please take a look at the photos and see if 
> you recognize it.  
> >
> >http://www.boatanchor.com/hb_kwm1/index.html
> >
> >Thanks & 73
> >James N5ARW
> >
> 
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