[Heathkit] DX60 Functions Switch Bad

[Tom Chesek]

Ditto. I've bought a couple of ceramic rotary switches from Russia on eBay 
and the prices are very good with very affordable shipping. I have also 
bought some nixie driver IC's which are metric spacing but very close to our 
packages and it works quite well. It seems like I can get an item for less 
shipping from Russia than the good 'ol USA.

Tom K3TVC


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul Kraemer" <elespe at lisco.com>
To: "Bob Macklin" <macklinbob at msn.com>; "Bill Mellema" <mellema at qis.net>; 
"Heathkit Reflector" <heathkit at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 9:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Heathkit] DX60 Functions Switch Bad


> 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
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
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