[Heathkit] Hello from a new subscriber

[Peter Markavage]

Before starting to do any mods, it would be advisable to find out why or
what is causing the smoke. My SB-200 is 38 years old and still running
the same power supply components. Run it on SSB and AM all the time.

Pete, wa2cwa

On Sun, 30 Dec 2007 12:58:12 -0700 Doug Person <doug at northroutt.net>
writes:
> Hello Heathkiters,
> I'm new to the list.  I have an old SB200 that I'm hoping to get 
> working 
> again.  When I powered it on and let it warm up there was a small 
> tendril of smoke coming from the power supply. I've decided to do 
> the 
> Harbach power supply upgrades.  Has everyone had a good experience 
> with 
> these updates? Anything to watch out for?
> 
> I've never operated with a SB-200 before. Can it manage to load up 
> on 17 
> meters?
> 
> tnx & 73, Doug -- K0DXV
> 
>