[Heathkit] Opinion needed

[Chris Codella, W2PA]

Gene,

Unless the specific piece of equipment is all original *and* is already 
in nearly like-new condition, I'd say, no, substituting new components 
will either not change its value, or else it will increase it, depending 
on its condition before restoration.  (And, after all, if it were in 
such good shape, why do a restoration in the first place?).

I've done two of these "re-kit" procedures, as you aptly called it - 
both were Heathkits.  It was really fun.  In one case I completely 
disassembled an SB-101, cleaned everything, replaced only a few parts 
and reassembled it according to the original manual.  What a blast!

The only other case where I'd say you'd decrease the value is with an 
item that is very unusual, rare, or has other historical significance.  
Not many Heathkits fall into those categories (but we love them anyway ;-)

73,
Chris, W2PA


WØQFC wrote:
> I would like the collective opinion of the groups regarding restoration of 
> DX series (Or any other boatanchor for that matter) radios:
>
> I have two that I want to "re-kit" and I wonder if it would change the value 
> of the radio if the re-kitting was done with 'modern' style resistors and 
> caps.
>
> Most all of my stock of the Ohmite style (and what I have been able to 
> purchase) resistors are too far off value to use so I wonder about using the 
> newer film resistors and also the newer electrolytics.
>
> Do you think that by using the newer parts it would decrease the value of 
> the restored equipment?
>
> I am talking about a complete restoration, including a re-done front panel.
>
> TIA
>
> Gene, WØQFC (OK on QRZ)
> Spring Hill, Florida 34606
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