[Hallicrafters] Re: [Heathkit] DX-100

[Bob Young]

I should have been more clear, I'm not going to power this up until I'm 
licensed, just want some tips on how to do it properly once I'm on the air,

Bob Young
Millbury, ma


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <K4BEV at aol.com>
To: <youngbob53 at msn.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 1:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Heathkit] DX-100


>
> In a message dated 3/16/06 10:48:11 A.M. Central Standard Time,
> youngbob53 at msn.com writes:
>
> Is the  old 100 watt light bulb trick still an OK way to check them to see 
> if
> they  work?. I have a manual with it. I've been into boatanchors and 
> consoles
>
> for a long time and have had some electronic training in the past but have
> never owned a transmitter. Any advice would be  appreciated
>
>
> Bob,
> Get a Dummy Load!
> While the old 100 watt light bulb trick does work - you will be  radiating 
> a
> signal.
> Doing this before you're licensed could put you in a position where you 
> will
> not be able to get a license (!) if you get caught...
> Personally, I wouldn't chance it.
>
> Set up a receiver close to the transmitter and listen critically to the CW
> note while transmitting into your Dummy Load. If there is ANY hum change 
> the
> caps (my old Ranger II has the original caps and still works great, btw). 
> Once
> you're sure of the purity of the signal it's time to check out the audio
> portion  of the rig...
>
> Good Luck with your quest for the General! Hope to see you on the  bands
> soon!!
>
> 73, Don Burke - K4BEV
>