[Hallicrafters] HT-37 CW

[Al Parker]

I've got that article copied, somewhere.  I'll search it down & post it
here (or a URL to it) later this PM.
73,
Al, W8UT
New Bern, NC
BoatAnchors appreciated here
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rocco Lardiere" <lardiere at ix.netcom.com>>
> If nobody else has commented, here is a hint about semi break-in and the
HT
> 37.   You can rewire the original VOX circuit (it's built in) to work on
CW.
> If my memory serves, there is an article in CQ from the early 60's that
says
> how to do it.  I know - I had a 37 and installed the "tattoo" keying
mod,
> and it worked well.
>
> Perhaps someone out there knows where to find the info or has a copy of
the
> article.  I think the circuit is similar to that used in the HT 32B.
>
> Otherwise, your comments are correct and very helpful.   I think many
modern
> hams are confused by the challenges of boatanchor antenna switching -
there
> are so many approaches to the problem.
>
> 73,
>
> Rocco N6KN