[Heathkit] Heathkit IM-17 battery?

Thu, 27 Mar 2003 10:59:52 -0500

  I used a regular 9 volt battery with a diode in series with
it to bring the voltage down to about 8.3 - 8.4 volts and it
works fine. But in reality the diode isn't really needed.

73,  Mark  WB8JKR

On Thu, 27 Mar 2003 07:37:40 -0500 "Mike McCarthy, W1NR"
<[email protected]> writes:
> I have a Heathkit IM-17 "Utility Voltmeter" and need to know what 
> type
> of 8.4V battery is used.  I have found an Eveready #206 that is 9V 
> that
> looks like it will fit.  Can anyone tell me what type battery you 
> are
> using?
> 
> Thanks,
> Mike, W1NR
> 
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