[Heathkit] Good idea...really!

[kd4e]

I would be interested in any notes you have to share re.
rebuilding/improving a VF-1 VFO.

I have one here and plan to use it as the VFO-source for
some low voltage tube gear experiments.

Once I get the rest of a transmitter/transceiver working
I will then build a free-standing native VFO.

> I have done the same thing with 2 DX-35s (my first rig) an HW-16 (soon 
> to be followed by another one), and several VF-1s. I am also just about 
> to start doing the same job on a couple of AR-3s (my first receiver).
> 
> I also replace all the floppy stranded wire in the frequency-determining 
> parts of the circuits of the VF-1s with very carefully cut, bent and fitted 
> #14 THHN solid wire.
> 
> That sure does make the little dudes more stable. Besides, it is purtier 
> inside.
> 
> De-soldering isn't that difficult. I use an old Solder-Sucker and solder 
> wick from Rat Shack.
> 
> And as Ted says, it is GREAT fun! :-)
> 
> Ken W7EKB


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Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e
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