[Heathkit] Heathkit HX-10 "Marauder" Transmitter for Sale

Sun, 11 Apr 2004 13:35:10 -0700

Heathkit Guys!!!

If you havn't tried a Marauder you are in for a treat!!  They are wonderful
transmitters.For me it's a SSB transmitter built like a AM rig. It's the
only transmitter I have that has a lifetime pass to my shack.
I have run one here in sunny Feenix for the last four years and offer this:
The VFO is stable.  If you take the extra time with the dial drive assembly
you can make the pointer fly accross the ruler with a flick of a finger.
Transmit better than average low level AM SSB and CW. They will also go RTTY
nearly continuously as long as the cage fan is on.
All controls are accessable from the front panel. No stooping or long
reaching to set a control.
Full metering
No weird tubes or too many machined specialty parts.
VFO heater pre-heat (this can be a plus or a minus depending on your point
of view)
They do not have the "aged transformer" syndrome" associated with some of
the Hallicrafters transmitters i.e. HT 32/37.
They are easy to repair in that there is plently of open realestate
underneath. It is repairman friendly.
Down side:
At 90 pounds it's a real pain in the A-- to move around.
If you drop it, it goes thru the floor and chips the bedrock. You will need
a stout work surface.
Kinda funny looking really.  Chrome, green and beige? huh? Speaking of
chrome, it's the real stuff and polishes up beautifully.
Heathkit did not produce a matching receiver for the Marauder.  I've run
mine with 2 different SX 73's, SX 100, SX 101 and HQ's all with no problems.
Eventually the price of a Marauder will catch up with the market, now is a
good time to buy.
73's
Greg
WA7LYO
in sunny Feenix

----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott Vangen" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2004 11:15 AM
Subject: [Heathkit] Heathkit HX-10 "Marauder" Transmitter for Sale

> Hello fellow Heathkit collectors/operators,
>
> I have a Heathkit HX-10 "Marauder" Transmitter for Sale.  In pretty good
> shape, but will require some re-assembly since the large transformers had
> been removed to allow shipment from it's last QTH.  The HX-10 will be
> shipped in two boxes, one for the rig and the other for the transformers &
> original manual.  Due to the combined weight, pickup from central Florida
> would be encouraged.
>
> Price is $150, first come.
>
> Please email me for any questions, or for purchase.
>
> Thank You,
> Scott Vangen
> WB0QMZ
> [email protected] (100% positive feedback on eBay)
>
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