[HBR] Sorry, Meant to Send Those Last Two Emails Off the List

[whitebear1122 at comcast.net]

Sorry, I thought I was sending those last two emails off line and not bothering the list.    



I am really jazzed up about this HBR project.  I've decided not to rip down my two HBR's (built by others), but instead build my own from scratch.  



Thanks to some folks on this list I've located some NOS BC-453 85 Kc IF transformers, a National dial and NPW straight gear box, and a NOS Eddystone slide rule dial.  I already have the three section variable capacitor.  The remaining hard part is the BFO transformer.  Breck Smith uses the BC-453 untapped BFO transformer by converting the BFO oscillator from a Hartley to a Colpitts.  Does anyone have a BC-453 BFO transformer that I can purchase? 



I'm struggling over which HBR to build.  This will be my first complicated radio project, well beyond the 1929 transmitters and simple regen receiver projects.  If I were experienced I'd probably lead off with the HBR-13C but  I'm concerned that this will be more complicated electrically and mechanically than this newbie can handle.  



I think the HBR-16 is a straightforward and simpler receiver for this newbie.  I understand there are chassis templates and front panel templates available.  Admittedly I have no good mechanical skills, so I need to be careful here and take on something that I have a good chance of success with.  The templates would be a great help. 



I've read on either Kees CD or W6HHT's CD where Ted Crosby was the most proud of his HBR-11 in terms of it's excellent performance and simplicity.  I like the simplicity part with it still having great performance.  I don't think there is a single HBR 12 schematic or chassis/front panel template out there so I'm starting to get off of solid ground mechanically wise. 



I'm thinking of using the National HRO dial and NPW gear drive for my first receiver project.  I imagine it to be easier to implement than the Eddystone dial for a newbie who will be learning some mechanical skills along with way. 



So that's where I am.  Once I make the final decision on HBR model, then I'll proceed with ordering the chassis and parts.  Advice is appreciated. Thanks. 73, Scott WA9WFA