[Heathkit] re HG10-B vfo

[Bwana Bob]

Well, one could put green or night-vision-red filter on the HG-10 lamps, 
or paint the bulbs. That's what I did on my HW-100 and it really looks 
cool with red lighting.


				73,

				Bob WB2VUF

Kenneth G. Gordon wrote:

> The HG-10(*) VFO can be very stable.
> 
> I used one for a couple of years with my HW-16.
> 
> However, the stability is dependent to a great degree on the condition 
> of the oscillator tube, the 6CH8.
> 
> I had to try several NIB ones before I found one that suited my idea of 
> stability, even on 40 meters.
> 
> The difference in both long and short-term stability, and to keying 
> quality, due to just the tube was quite striking.
> 
> Once I found a good one, the quality of the VFO never changed while I 
> used it.
> 
> It is a good rig. The only thing I didn't like about it is that it doesn't cover 
> 160 meters. So now I use a VF-1 with my HW-16 and other rigs. It is 
> equally as stable as the HG-10 when properly restored. Besides, as I've 
> said before, I really like the funky green dial.
> 
> Ken W7EKB
> 
> Ken W7EKB
> 
> 
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