[Heathkit] refurbishing a HW-101

[Greg Mijal]

Depends on your definition of "Right way to go".  If you want to get it back 
to all factory spec's, you will get very close to it but crystal aging will 
still be there.  You will also spend a considerable amount of time making 
what is essentially what you already have.  If you want a good kit 
experience get an Elecraft.
A refurbish sounds more like it.  Clean all the contacts, tighten the 
boards, replace weak tubes and dark looking power resistors.  Anything that 
looks crispy, get rid of it.
Also, re-cap the power supply.  The HP 23 is a super good PS but suffers 
from the old cap syndrome just like any other BA.  When you get tired of the 
HW 100 you can step up to an SB 100 series.  Much better vfo.
73's
Greg
WA7LYO
Kinston NC
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul Gondos" <pgondos at hotmail.com>
To: <heathkit at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 11:32 AM
Subject: [Heathkit] refurbishing a HW-101


>
> Hi all:
>    I got this rig from the mother of a young ham who decided he would no 
> longer pursue amateur radio. It has sat in his room while he went to 
> college and later got married. The rig needs help as it's boards are 
> crummy, (dirty, mucky, and you have it. I think it sat for over 15 years)
>   I would like to take out the components and start all over with some new 
> ones, (ie: caps,resisters and what have you). Is this the right way to go? 
> The outside is in immaculate shape. I also have the original manual. 
> Thanks.
>
> Paul, KA3JOI
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