[Heathkit] AM-2 SWR Question

[Larry Knapp]

Thanks to all.  This is great info.  I have a pristine AM-2 that does not work that I need to
restore.  Great wealth of technical information on this list.  Thanks again.
73, Larry KC8JX
--- Peter Markavage <manualman at juno.com> wrote:
> Don't use a silicon type diode. Use a germanium like 1N34 or 1N3666.
> Pete, wa2cwa
> 
> On Tue, 07 Feb 2006 10:11:43 -0500 TJRachwal <tjrachwal at comcast.net>
> writes:
> > Hello all,
> > I have a couple AM-2 swr meters and neither work but all the  
> > connections appear solid.  That being so, it seems to me the diodes 
> > must be fried.  Since I don't have a schematic nor parts list for 
> > these and BAMA doesn't have a parts list with their schematic, I'm 
> > checking to make sure I don't install the wrong diodes.  I'm 
> > figuring to use the 1N914.  My question is, "will these work or is there a 
> > better choice?"
> > Thanks for your thoughts. 73....Ted, K8AQM


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