[Heathkit] Signal Tracer

[K7PUR]

I think you'll find the tracer to be a useful piece of equipment.  Tracers 
are funny because some techs like them, some don't.  If your comfortable 
with it as I am, you'll find very handy.  I have two of the tube tracers and 
one of the solid state.  I personally would be more comfortable with the 
tube unit around high voltages.  I only use my solid state for transistor 
circuits.  I've paid $10 and I've paid $35 so look at the physical condition 
because you can fix anything internally.  Good luck

JR Linden   K7PUR
Cave Creek, AZ


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <W5VPU at aol.com>
To: <heathkit at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 7:00 AM
Subject: [Heathkit] Signal Tracer


> Hi, everyone.
>
> I seek information about Heathkit signal tracers.
>
> I am trying locate source of a problem in receiver section of a Swan
> transceiver and think the use of a signal tracer would help me isolate the 
> stage.
> The Swan was working well, then suddenly stopped receiving. I wonder  if a
> signal tracer would be useful. So I've been reading  about various 
> Heathkit signal
> tracers. I believe I would prefer the late  model tansistorized Heathkit
> signal tracer IT-5283 for its mobility using the  batteries.
>
> First, what has been your experience in using this particular signal 
> tracer
> as opposed to some of the earlier models? Am I on the right trail?
>
> Second, what would be an equitable price for one?
>
> And any experience with a signal tracer you can share. I'm not in a  big
> hurry, as the Swan usually sits on the shelf. But I would like to get it 
> back
> where I can use it occasionally. Tubes check OK.
>
> Thanks for  your time.
>
> 73        Raymond        w5vpu
>
>
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