[Heathkit] SB-200 Large Knob

[Paul R. Hvidston]

Don,

A wonderful story. You are quite generous, and I'll do my best to "pay it
forward" to the group.

73,
Paul R. Hvidston, N6MGN
Upland, CA

----- Original Message -----
From: <W9CW@aol.com>
To: <N6MGN@arrl.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2002 8:43 AM
Subject: Re: [Heathkit] SB-200 Large Knob


> Paul,
>
> Tnx for the kind words.  I was first licensed back in 1961 when I was in
high
> school.  Started out as an SWL (building a Knight Kit R-100 receiver), and
> then homebrewed a 50 watt xmtr.  My elmer was my best friend's father, and
> his initials were C.W.  He "only" worked CW.  And, I leaned the trade from
> him.
>
> After some time in the military and college, I got back on the air in
early
> 1978 as WD9JIX, and later N9ALK when I upgraded to Advanced in 1979.  I
> upgraded to Amateur Extra in March 1980, but kept the N9ALK call.  I never
> liked the 2 x 1 calls, and thought that eventually the F.C.C. would open
up 1
> x 2 calls again.
>
> So, when the gate opened in Sep 1996 for Extra's to file a Vanity Call
> application, I submitting my form electronically with my request of W9CW.
> And, much to my surprise and pleasure, I was granted the call.  For me, it
is
> more of a honor because of my elmer's initials, as well as that I, too,
work
> primarily CW.  I guess it proves good things come to those who wait!
>
> No need to send any funds now.  Once you receive the knob, and are happy
with
> it, just reimburse me for the postage costs.  I will send it via USPS
> Priority Mail.  But, I don't want any funds for the knob itself.
>
> I really need to go through all of the Heath parts I have, and let someone
> who needs them have at it.  I think I even have a front panel for an
SB-200
> stored away, as well as a bunch of other parts for several other Heathkit
> rigs.  An accumulation of over 40 years of parts . . .  Collins, Drake,
> Heathkit, Kenwood, et.al. - boy, are we hams ever pack rats - of course,
my
> xyl has told me that on several occasions.
>
> I will get the knob out to ASAP, but it probably won't be until Monday.
I'm
> sorry I didn't have the "exact" knob you needed, but if with careful use
of a
> black felt marker or paint, you may be able to make it look like the other
> two!
>
> Take care and have a good weekend.  BTW . . .  the address is OK on all of
> the callsign servers, except our zip code for this area of Urbana just
> changed to 61802.
>
> 73,
> Don Allen W9CW