[Hallicrafters] tools for the newbie

[k6uuz at juno.com]

In answer to #2: A signal generator is not intended to be a frequency
meter. The frequency indication is approximate and they don't have the
resolution to set them to a precise frequency. I monitor the output of my
signal generator with a frequency counter and use that for setting the
generator on frequency. I have a surplus URM-25 that I am pleased with. I
connect the counter to the X-200k output where it unaffected by the
attenuator setting. With an external pad I can measure sensitivity down
to .1 uV. These generators are available from Fair Radio Sales
<www.fairradio.com> for $110. Well worth it. Thanks.

Ed Richards 

On Wed, 15 Jan 2003 15:13:46 -0500 <tlogan7 at cox.net> writes:
> Hi folks -
> If I decide to "tweak" my new S-53A myself, rather than have a more 
> knowledgable person do it, I will need some pointers:
> 1) - Where do you suggest I buy a "varacter" and about how much 
> should they cost? Any special characteristics I should look for?
> 2) - To align the S-53A I would need a freq. generator. What would 
> you suggest for the simplest, low level, anybody can use it, freq 
> generator? Low price is good too! Any special features, ranges etc I 
> should look for?
> 3) - What is the normal Locating and Replacing Bad Caps 101 
> procedure?
> 4) - The top to my S-53A gets pretty warm - almost hot to the touch 
> - more so on the right side I think - is this normal?
> Thanks for any tips folks!
> 73/Tim NZ7C
> 
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