[Heathkit] HW-16 up and receiving after 25 years

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HW-16 was my very first rig when I was WN2KZU in 1972.
In 73 from Somers point NJ I worked the Seychelle islands and run for
diapers:-))
WA1WLA ex WA2KZUex WN2KZU.



> [Original Message]
> From: Cam and Juli Hedrick <walnutcreek at appstate.net>
> To: <heathkit at mailman.qth.net>
> Date: 7/19/2005 10:04:16 PM
> Subject: [Heathkit] HW-16 up and receiving after 25 years
>
> Hi all!  
> I am in a very happy mood!  I decided to pull the HW-16 that I got for
> Christmas and built in 1975 off the shelf and troubleshoot it.  It was
> simple, clean the tube sockets and pots, power it up, check the voltages
and
> then put the tubes in and check voltages again.  All checked well,
including
> the electrolytic caps...in spec!!!
> Now, I have to ask:  Does anyone have any crystals for this rig that you
> might want to part with so that I can put it back on the air?
> Also, does anyone have a front panel lying around as the paint is flaking
> off of mine and I'd like it to look as close to new as possible again.
> Thanks, 
> 73, 
> Cam Hedrick
> WA4JKW
>
>
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