[Drake] 2-NT VFO Choice

[Bill Stewart]

Hi Herman, 
Thanks for your input. The HA-5 is getting several 'votes'. I can see why it might 
be pretty stable, with the LF osc and heterodyne scheme. So far, I think the HA-5 
will be first on the want list, and maybe a HG-10B in second place, even tho it does 
not have an internal p/s. Of course, the list is subject to change. Tnx..... 
73 de Bill K4JYS 

----- Original Message -----

From: N4ch at aol.com 
To: bmarx at bellsouth.net, cwopr at embarqmail.com, Drake at mailman.qth.net 
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2016 7:20:03 PM 
Subject: Re: [Drake] 2-NT VFO Choice 


Hello Bill...... 

If you want something stable (other than these new synthesized VFOs that are showing up new all over the place), and want something from the 60s era that's mostly tube-type, keep a lookout for a Hallicrafters HA-5. They're pretty rare, but quite stable (they're pretty unique for a 50+ year old, stand-alone VFO, in that they use a circuit that heterodynes a relatively low frequency L-C oscillator with crystal oscillators). Think they're about the same size as the "T.O." keyers.........same styling, too. Seems like they have 3-4 tubes, and a built-in power supply, which is solid-state, I think. I've never tried pairing one up with a 2-NT, but I'd think they should work pretty well together. Good luck. 

73, Herman, N4CH. 



In a message dated 2/25/2016 5:22:22 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, bmarx at bellsouth.net writes: 

The Heathkit drifted like crazy but the Johnson while drifty also was OK. 
I just sold my 2NT/C combo, and the receiver was every bit as nice as 
the 2B, which I still have and love it. 
Bill W2CQ 
PS I got a Pink ticket from the FCC, for calling CQ DX out of the band 
with my Heath VFO...50 kilocycles out! I wasn't even close. 


On 2/25/2016 3:49 PM, Bill Stewart wrote: 
> Good afternoon, 
> Just wondering what vintage VFO would be suitable for the Drake 2-NT. 
> Curious about any that would be stable and easy to hook up...self powered 
> would be a plus and no solid state (except possibly the rectifiers). 
> Thanks.....73 de Bill K4JYS 
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