[HBR] Semi Experienced Builder

[Preston clark]

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any one here beside building kits have restored old recievers like collins
or hammurland  any ideas or suggestions

thanks Preston KF5evv
















On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 2:58 PM, Vern VanZ <n7gtb at yahoo.com> wrote:

> 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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