From hbr@mailman.qth.net  Sun Jun  1 19:34:47 2003
From: hbr@mailman.qth.net (Darrell, WA5VGO)
Date: Sun, 01 Jun 2003 13:34:47 -0500
Subject: [HBR] HB-67
Message-ID: <5.2.0.9.2.20030601133143.00b23008@mail.earthlink.net>

I wonder if anyone out there has ever built or used an HBR-67. I'm finally 
getting back to work on mine. Does anyone know if it ever appeared in QST. 
I haven't been able to find it there.

Regards,
Darrell, WA5VGO



From hbr@mailman.qth.net  Sun Jun  1 21:41:32 2003
From: hbr@mailman.qth.net (Jeff Noel)
Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2003 16:41:32 -0400
Subject: [HBR] HB-67
References: <5.2.0.9.2.20030601133143.00b23008@mail.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <000401c3287e$30493400$2f6d2c42@hppav>

Darrell,

Where the plans for the HB-67?

Jeff


From hbr@mailman.qth.net  Sun Jun  1 21:52:21 2003
From: hbr@mailman.qth.net (Darrell, WA5VGO)
Date: Sun, 01 Jun 2003 15:52:21 -0500
Subject: [HBR] HB-67
In-Reply-To: <000401c3287e$30493400$2f6d2c42@hppav>
References: <5.2.0.9.2.20030601133143.00b23008@mail.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <5.2.0.9.2.20030601154921.00b22588@mail.earthlink.net>

Jeff,

They start out, I believe in the 1967 ARRL Handbook (hence HB-67?). They 
show up in the handbook for a couple of years past that with some very 
minor changes.

73,
Darrell, WA5VGO



At 04:41 PM 6/1/2003 -0400, you wrote:
>Darrell,
>
>Where the plans for the HB-67?
>
>Jeff
>
>************************************
>Visit the HBR Receiver Web Site with over 100 pictures of receivers and
>construction notes...... via http://www.qsl.net/k5bcq/
>
>Retrieve reflector archived data via 
>http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/hbr




From hbr@mailman.qth.net  Sun Jun  1 22:44:36 2003
From: hbr@mailman.qth.net (Jeff Noel)
Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2003 17:44:36 -0400
Subject: [HBR] HB-67
References: <5.2.0.9.2.20030601133143.00b23008@mail.earthlink.net> <5.2.0.9.2.20030601154921.00b22588@mail.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <001601c32887$14bafa80$2f6d2c42@hppav>

Darrell,

Well I got the 67 handbook out and there it is!
Also would you believe I have all the hard to get parts.
tube, Millen dial, power transformer, and even a 
genuine Lafayette filter!

Jeff


From hbr@mailman.qth.net  Sun Jun  1 23:35:12 2003
From: hbr@mailman.qth.net (hbr@mailman.qth.net)
Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2003 18:35:12 EDT
Subject: [HBR] HB-67
Message-ID: <19a.15be040b.2c0bd9a0@aol.com>

In a message dated 6/1/03 2:37:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
hbrnut@earthlink.net writes:


> I wonder if anyone out there has ever built or used an HBR-67.

Not me, but I have built rxs that are somewhat similar.

 I'm finally 
> 
> getting back to work on mine. Does anyone know if it ever appeared in QST. 
> I haven't been able to find it there.
> 

Neither the HB-67 nor its predecessor HB-65 were ever in QST. They were 
designed-for-the-Handbook projects, rumored to have been the work of By Goodman, 
W1DX.

My '67 Handbook, bought new, was one of the very first radio books I ever 
owned. Still have it, tho' it's falling to pieces. Can't begin to tell you how 
much time I spent studying it and the '49 Handbook I had before the '67. Ah, 
memories of a wild youth....

73 de Jim, N2EY



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From hbr@mailman.qth.net  Tue Jun 10 06:46:37 2003
From: hbr@mailman.qth.net (Helmut Usbeck)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2003 01:46:37 -0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
Subject: [HBR] 5 pin sockets
Message-ID: <Pine.WNT.4.53.0306100136170.-221523@laptop>

greetings:

I have so far not been able to find 5 pin sockets, with the tab mounts as
used in the original HBR16.  The only thing so far is the platform type
which I have, are larger and clumbsy looking.  Also they're designed for
tubes such as the WE500A, 811's, 201a's and such.

I need three for the coils.  Does anyone have a definate source, or have
some for sale?  Used would be OK.  Must be ceramic.  Thanks!

Regards,
Helm.  WB2ADT  [Elecraft K2 #2698]


From hbr@mailman.qth.net  Tue Jun 10 19:08:24 2003
From: hbr@mailman.qth.net (hbr@mailman.qth.net)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2003 14:08:24 -0400
Subject: [HBR] 5 pin sockets
Message-ID: <5BA97CCA.714707EC.00002CAA@aol.com>

Helm,

I think I may have something that will work. I'll check when I get home today.

73 de Jim, N2EY

In a message dated 6/10/2003 12:46:37 AM Eastern Standard Time, vze2gmp4@verizon.net writes:

> 
> 
> greetings:
> 
> I have so far not been able to find 5 pin sockets, with the tab mounts as
> used in the original HBR16.  The only thing so far is the platform type
> which I have, are larger and clumbsy looking.  Also they're designed for
> tubes such as the WE500A, 811's, 201a's and such.
> 
> I need three for the coils.  Does anyone have a definate source, or have
> some for sale?  Used would be OK.  Must be ceramic.  Thanks!
> 
> Regards,
> Helm.  WB2ADT  [Elecraft K2 #2698]
> 
> ************************************
> Visit the HBR Receiver Web Site with over 100 pictures of receivers and 
> construction notes...... via http://www.qsl.net/k5bcq/ 
> 
> Retrieve reflector archived data via 
> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/hbr

From hbr@mailman.qth.net  Wed Jun 11 02:04:57 2003
From: hbr@mailman.qth.net (David Newman W3HYM)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2003 21:04:57 -0400
Subject: [HBR] 5 pin sockets
References: <Pine.WNT.4.53.0306100136170.-221523@laptop>
Message-ID: <3EE68039.3010803@ARRL.net>

Try Antique Electronic Supply.  I dont know if they have them, but they 
do have a lot of tube sockets.  You can find them on web at

> http://www.tubesandmore.com/


David
W3HYM


Helmut Usbeck wrote:

>greetings:
>
>I have so far not been able to find 5 pin sockets, with the tab mounts as
>used in the original HBR16.  The only thing so far is the platform type
>which I have, are larger and clumbsy looking.  Also they're designed for
>tubes such as the WE500A, 811's, 201a's and such.
>
>I need three for the coils.  Does anyone have a definate source, or have
>some for sale?  Used would be OK.  Must be ceramic.  Thanks!
>
>Regards,
>Helm.  WB2ADT  [Elecraft K2 #2698]
>
>************************************
>Visit the HBR Receiver Web Site with over 100 pictures of receivers and 
>construction notes...... via http://www.qsl.net/k5bcq/ 
>
>Retrieve reflector archived data via http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/hbr
>
>
>  
>



From hbr@mailman.qth.net  Wed Jun 11 14:25:00 2003
From: hbr@mailman.qth.net (Helmut Usbeck)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 09:25:00 -0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
Subject: [HBR] 5 pin sockets
In-Reply-To: <3EE68039.3010803@ARRL.net>
References: <Pine.WNT.4.53.0306100136170.-221523@laptop> <3EE68039.3010803@ARRL.net>
Message-ID: <Pine.WNT.4.53.0306110922560.-185455@laptop>

they do not have the correct type I am looking for.  Like I stated below
"definite source".

Regards,
Helm.  WB2ADT  [Elecraft K2 #2698]


On Tue, 10 Jun 2003, David Newman W3HYM wrote:

> Try Antique Electronic Supply.  I dont know if they have them, but they
> do have a lot of tube sockets.  You can find them on web at
>
> > http://www.tubesandmore.com/
>
>
> David
> W3HYM
>
>
> Helmut Usbeck wrote:
>
> >greetings:
> >
> >I have so far not been able to find 5 pin sockets, with the tab mounts as
> >used in the original HBR16.  The only thing so far is the platform type
> >which I have, are larger and clumbsy looking.  Also they're designed for
> >tubes such as the WE500A, 811's, 201a's and such.
> >
> >I need three for the coils.  Does anyone have a definate source, or have
> >some for sale?  Used would be OK.  Must be ceramic.  Thanks!
> >
> >Regards,
> >Helm.  WB2ADT  [Elecraft K2 #2698]
> >
> >************************************
> >Visit the HBR Receiver Web Site with over 100 pictures of receivers and
> >construction notes...... via http://www.qsl.net/k5bcq/
> >
> >Retrieve reflector archived data via http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/hbr
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> ************************************
> Visit the HBR Receiver Web Site with over 100 pictures of receivers and
> construction notes...... via http://www.qsl.net/k5bcq/
>
> Retrieve reflector archived data via http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/hbr
>
>

From hbr@mailman.qth.net  Sun Jun 15 19:45:55 2003
From: hbr@mailman.qth.net (hbr@mailman.qth.net)
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2003 14:45:55 -0400
Subject: [HBR] Homebrew Receiver on eBay -- Item #3030735948
In-Reply-To: <200306151725.h5FHPJYS007117@mx17.sjc.ebay.com>
Message-ID: <3EEC86A3.16673.E5DFF9@localhost>

It's not a Ted Crosby HBR but it's definitely a unique item.

//cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3030735948

The builder marked it 'TBX receiver' and that's precisely what it 
seems to be. The TBX is a transceiver, designed by GE mid 1930's 
or so for the USMC.  It was made in a bunch of versions TBX, TBX-2, 
up to TBX-8. Watertight case -- this radio was intended to go ashore 
in LCM's with the first wave and used for shore forces (beachmaster, 
medical, shore fire control parties) to communicate (mainly) with 
supporting ships.  Basically battery operated via vibrator supply or 
from a hand cranked generator, although I seem to remember an AC 
operated supply.   There was a blinding assortment of power supplies 
for the thing, I'm clear on that.

There's a picture of a TBX set in operation, somewhere in the Victory 
at Sea series.

It's my strong impression from the pictures that the builder of this set 
replanted the parts from a complete TBX receiver onto a normal 
chassis.  The dial is new -- I draw a complete blank on what kind of a 
dial was on the original set.   He probably used the original battery 
operated tubes (1H4, 1N5 ...) but can't be sure about that as all had 
6 volt equivalents.

Most likely this receiver was used with a more conventional ham 
transmitter, for portable operation.  The early TBX transmitters 
wouldn't have been appealing for ham use as they put out about 2 
watts on AM (8w CW maybe?) and R/T switching is accomplished in 
the TX tube filament; you must wait several seconds for the TX to 
come to life.    

Neat idea, probably built ca. 1950 from a 1943-4 TBX-8, and an 
absolutely unique piece of ham history.   It had only a minimum bid 
($9.95) when I looked a little while ago.  

Walt Hutchens
KJ4KV

