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[Don Wilhelm]

Jan,

The HW-16 was a crystal controlled transmitter only - no receive capability.

Yes, there was a time when transceivers did not exist, and many 
transmitters did not come with a VFO.  Many VFOs were external to the 
transmitter.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/25/2019 4:35 PM, Jan wrote:
> Err, WAYNE  - - there is some question as to the contents of the latest 
> E-NEWS  ****
> 
> You write: armed with a dozen or so crusty FT-243 crystals for my Heath 
> HW-16 .... (Away from "where" was a poorly answered question, as my 
> Hallicrafters receiver dial wasn't exactly digital.)
> 
> QUESTION: Did your Heathkit HW-16 not have a tune-able receiver? So, why 
> the Hallicrafters mention ??
> 
> Then you continue with:   Fortunately I soon acquired an outboard VFO, a 
> life-changing addition to my station. Jealous friends doubled up on 
> their paper routes to pay for their own. Girls suddenly paid more 
> attention to me.
> 
> QUESTION: What do an outboard VFO  and  ... /Girls suddenly paid more 
> attention to me/.  .... have to do with CW??
> 
> Nice write-up about CW Spotting
> 
> Cheers, Jan K1ND
> 
> **** I've read many a paper in my role as a professor ;-)
> 
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