[Heathkit] HW101 Knobs...

[Jim Shorney]

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Hi Steve,

On Mon, 1 Apr 2002 17:17:08 -0700, Steve Banks wrote:

>Currently I've got a couple of HW101s next in queue for reworking in my shop
>(garage, that is).  As is likely a common problem, I need a couple of Lever
>Knobs (the small tab-style ones) for the HW's "CW-SSB" filter switches and
>FINAL controls.  Can anyone point me in the direction of a source, or
>possibly a workable substitute, for them?  The original HW101 P/N was
>462-218.


HW-101 was my first HF rig years ago.  After replacing the filter knob
TWICE, I came up with this solution:  I found a chrome-plated lever
knob from a car stereo (the type that were typically used for balance,
treble, etc., concentric with the volume/tune shafts) that looked
robust but not too ostentatious.  I trimmed the center hole until it
was _almost big enough for the Heath knob's metal insert, then pressed
the insert into the hole with a hot soldering iron.  It worked like a
charm, looked decent, and I never had to replace it again.

73

Jim

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