[Heathkit] SB-401

[Greg Mijal]

No crystals anywhere is a problem.  Yes, the hetrodyning crystals  are not 
necessary if you use the transceive mode. However you do need (if I remember 
correctly) at least one crystal to get the 401 to generate a signal to 
hetrodyne with.  Perhaps (again the fuzzy memory) up to three.
I have a derelict 401 with the non-hetrodyning crystals installed.  I also 
have a crystal pack for stand alone operation but a couple of the crystals 
are no good.
If you want me to have a look at the 401 and report back, let me know.
73's
Greg
WA7LYO
Kinston NC
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "rbethman" <rbethman at comcast.net>
To: "Jerry Felts" <nr5ajerry at gmail.com>
Cc: <heathkit at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 1:10 PM
Subject: Re: [Heathkit] SB-401


> Jerry,
>
> I know you have the SB-301.  Just as long as you are going to
> interconnect the two, AND operate them as a connected pair, then the
> frequency for the SB-401 will be determined by the SB-301 when the mode
> switch is placed in the proper one using transceive and ensuring, that
> the frequency determining piece of equipment is the SB-301.
>
> Take your time, and read BOTH manuals.  Make some dry runs.  Connect
> according to the manual for the way that makes the 301 the determining
> piece.  Power up and listen.  Tune around and change band - FOLLOWING
> the manual(s) - All before you go hot and begin to transmit.
>
> You want to play enough that it is in your mind EXACTLY what steps are
> needed.  You'll do just fine.
>
> Go slow and relax.
>
> Bob - N0DGN
>
> Jerry Felts wrote:
>> Just got a nice SB-401 and have it sitting on the table right now. on
>> opening the lid on the right front f the chasis is 7 crystal sockets
>> and no crystals!!  Do I have a problem???
>>
>> It also has a ready set of labeled cables for it.
>>
>> //--
>> Jerry - NR5A - South Dakota
>>
>>
>
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