[Heathkit] Hello from a new subscriber

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

On 30 Dec 2007 at 12:58, Doug Person wrote:

> Hello Heathkiters,
> I'm new to the list.  I have an old SB200 that I'm hoping to get
> working again.

They are a good amp and nearly bullet-proof.

>  When I powered it on and let it warm up there was a
> small tendril of smoke coming from the power supply.

Bad sign. I'd be checking that out asap.

> 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 think those would useful for an SB-200 which was a total 
basket-case, but I have been using my SB-200 for a long 
time now, on CW and SSB, and it still has all the original 
parts in it.

> I've never operated with a SB-200 before. Can it manage to load up on
> 17 meters?

Yes. Use the 15 meter bandswitch position.

Ken Gordon W7EKB