[Heathkit] AT-1 question

[Randy Perkins]

I think someone is pulling our proverbial legs....... :-)

Christopher J. Whewell wrote:
> Hi, I've got an old Heathkit AT-1 and have gone through it, put it back 
> to original configuration, and want to test it.  I also have the 
> Heathkit VF-1 VFO I've re-done.   As I understand it, the output of the 
> VFO is to be inputted to the location where the crystal is connected.
> 
> The thought occurred to me that I could possibly set the AT-1 to the 10 
> meter band (it only has band settings for 80, 40, 20 and 10m) and then 
> tune the VCO to 27.1 MHZ and then send some keyed CW (using a really 
> crappy antenna), while keeping total output below 4 watts and only 
> desiring to hear the keyed signal on a CB transceiver located across the 
> room. In this scenario, I'd be transmitting on the CB band at less than 
> 4 watts, a permissible use for CB and at the same time I could determine 
> whether the AT-1 is putting out any RF, since that is my sole desire.
> 
> It seems ok to be on CB bands at less than 4 w. But before I do it I 
> thought I'd check on here and see if anyone sees any issues. Once I know 
> it's working OK, then I'd be more comfortable to put it on the air in 
> the HAM bands.  Any thoughts appreciated....  Thank you.
> 
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