[Hallicrafters] URM-25D arrived

[T David Cohen]

I'm on Bob 's side.  KISS overhauled my 25D and it's perfect.  It's well
worth the cost and, once it's done, I don't think you'll ever have a problem
with it.

Dave, N7TC

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[mailto:hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of rbethman
Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 9:49 AM
To: hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] URM-25D arrived

I don't know that LEDs are so much a forbidden thing.  We all have our own
ideas and methods.

However, the biggest reason that these lamps are commonly found to be dead,
is the difficulty in replacing them.

The URM-25(X) *can* be very difficult to work on.  There isn't much space
that is unused.

I'd go for the Kiss-Electronics "Total Overhaul Kit".  I's also order some
replacement bulbs.

The reason for the kit, is simply that there are a BUNCH of old capacitors
inside.  While it may well be fully functional, those old capacitors will
bite your rump!  It is only a matter of time.  The kit also contains the
requisite resistors.

Once gone through, and the lamps replaced, you'll be very happy for a long
period of time.  The current status of yours is testament to its longevity.

I am NOT affiliated with Kiss-Electronics in any manner.  I know them by
reputation.

Bob - N0DGN

On 11/23/2011 10:38 AM, Ross Stenberg wrote:
> LED's are forbidden on that boatanchor!
>
> On 11/23/2011 8:09 AM, Jason Hissong wrote:
>> Hey guys,
>>
>> The URM-25D arrived yesterday.  I powered it up (no smoke) and played 
>> around with it.  I hooked it up to the scope and it is generating RF.  
>> I also tested the modulation part and both 400hz and 1000hz appear to 
>> be working (that is, the waveform is showing it on my scope).  I then 
>> hooked it up to the 1000S and it is pretty accurate, that is, when I 
>> had it set to 7000MC on the URM, and 7000MC on the 1000S, the 
>> frequency error was in the center on the 1000S.
>>
>> So far it appears that key parts of the unit are working.  Not bad 
>> for
>> 116 bucks!
>>
>> The lights for the upper and lower frequency dial is not working but 
>> I will probably replace those with LEDs anyway.
>>
>> 73,
>> Jason N8XE
>>
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