[HBR] Semi Experienced Builder

[Vern VanZ]

Hi Tom,

While I have yet to build my first version of an HBR (I pulled parts together then ended up without the time to start >:\   ), I have built several other tube bits and pieces of ham gear as well as a few guitar amps.  I've built and re-built regens and superhets...some of which are recreations of projects featured in QST.  

What worked for me was to start by building simple power supplies ( if I recall, that's also the starting point for most of the HBR...), then worked up to transmitters, VFO, receivers, etc..  Getting a 'feel' for layout when all you have is a schematic comes with time (my opinion) but the HBR series is VERY WELL documented!  So you shouldn't have a lot of trouble so long as you have good mechanical and sheet metal working skills.

Good luck!
73,  N7GTB
-Vern



----- Original Message ----
From: TOM JANATA <ppkj4 at yahoo.com>
To: hbr at mailman.qth.net
Sent: Fri, April 23, 2010 3:49:11 AM
Subject: [HBR] Semi Experienced Builder

To All
I am a semi experienced builder. Built somethings using tubes and some using solid state. In anyone's opinion, what HBR would be the best for me to build? I have lots of tubes and some parts. I'm a product of the 60"s and I enjoy the older stuff more then the new. Kind of anxious to get started just want to know the best to to go. I understand some of these HBR's are spread out on a more open chassis. That's what I need. Don't see as well as I used to and fingers don't move as well either.
Thanks for your help
Tom N8CHR


      
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