[Heathkit] DX60 Functions Switch Bad

[Paul Kraemer]

Everyone
I have found some really excellent ceramic switches on ebay from the Soviet 
stores.
Best product I have seen in 50 years and prices better than any hamfest.
Really worth a look. Most are buy it now priced so very little fuss. Parcel 
Post shipping is same or less than stateside. Downside---takes about two 
weeks to get here.
I bought some for repair on the input selector on a 2kw tuner and am very 
pleased with the value I got for a few dollars.
Paul K0UYA

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Macklin" <macklinbob at msn.com>
To: "Bill Mellema" <mellema at qis.net>; "Heathkit Reflector" 
<heathkit at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 8:09 PM
Subject: Re: [Heathkit] DX60 Functions Switch Bad


> You will have a hard time finding a replacement switch.
>
> But the old Centralab switches are now made by ElectroSwitch and they are
> stocked by Allied Electronics. They are the same physical size as the 
> Heath
> switch but must be wired differently to be useable. But it can be done.
>
> If you do repair it you should implement the HV relay medication to 
> prevent
> a repeat failure.
>
> Bob Macklin
> K5MYJ
> Kent (Seattle), Wa,
> "Real Radios Glow in the Dark"
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bill Mellema" <mellema at qis.net>
> To: "Heathkit Reflector" <heathkit at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 5:59 PM
> Subject: [Heathkit] DX60 Functions Switch Bad
>
>
>> Hello all:
>>
>> I am new on this reflector....I have a nice DX60B I am working on...the
>> function switch has bad contacts that switch in the B+.. Does anyone
>> know of a supplier for NOS for this switch? I know it's a long shot but
>> thought I would give it a try.
>>
>> The person that had the rig before me just shorted out the contacts so
>> the B+ was on all the time...since I only plan to use the transmitter
>> for CW  is there any harm in leaving the B+ on continuously since it
>> uses grid block keying anyway? There is no plate current until key down.
>>
>> Your thoughts are appreciated and thanks in advance..
>>
>> 73's
>>
>> Bill N3WM
>>
>>
>>
>