[Heathkit] SB-301, SB 401

[Greg Mijal]

Not a crazy idea based on the construction of the rigs.  Over time the board
to chassis ground deteriorates creating weird problems. Also, if the
constructor made any mistakes or weak points you can correct them  I
wouldn't go with a 301 and recommend a 303 instead. It's a much better
receiver and extremely sensitive if you back off on the antenna attenuator.
Audio is clearer too.  The thing to watch out for the SB series is the
frequency readout and it's related large and small plastic parts.  Out here
in Arizona I see alot of heat-warped dials that require shimming the front
panel out of the way with a couple of small washers. I run a 401/303
combination that is in fairly good shape but they still require work from
time to time.  Anyway, good luck
Greg
WA7LYO
in sunny Feenix
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "BSugarberg" <bsugarberg at core.com>
To: "NR5A" <nr5a at rap.midco.net>
Cc: <heathkit at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 8:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Heathkit] SB-301, SB 401


> Hello Jerry,
>
> Yes, they do.  I hear/read about someone doing that at least once a month.
>
> Have fun,
>
> Bruce WA8TNC
> =============
> NR5A wrote:
>
> > Would it be too crazy a idea to pick up a SB-301 rx, then completely
strip
> > it down. Then over the winter rebuild it replacing all bad parts,
cleaning
> > everything up. Just wondering if folks do that with Heathkits?
> >
> > Jerry - NR5A
>
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