[Heathkit] RE:sb-101 problem solved, SB-401

[Edward B Richards]

Yes, it is quite common. I replace them with a 10 turn pot facing up.
Makes it much easier to achieve a deep null.

73, Ed Richards K6UUZ
Simi Valley, Ca 93065
Home of the Air Force 1 pavilion

On Sun, 23 Apr 2006 13:51:23 EDT KHeck73 at aol.com writes:
>  
> In a message dated 4/23/2006 10:49:29 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
> k1mcn- at verizon.net writes:
> 
> It turns  out that the balance pot was bad after all. it had an open 
> side. I 
> replaced it  and now I can balance the carrier and fully null it 
> with the 
> varable  cap.
> Thanks for all the  advice.
> Matt
> K1MCN
> 
> 
> 
> I think this may also be a common problem with the SB-401. I have 
> one  that 
> had the carrier null pot replaced by RTO before I obtained it. The  
> replacement 
> sits on top of the board facing upwards, instead of  underneath.
>  
> -Karl.
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