[Heathkit] Restoration/Rebuild Questions

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Greetings Ken 

  

     An ambitious project like you're describing is probably better suited to an item that has some nostalgic significance for you !!!  

>From what I've seen, restoration work,and/or modification are not usually factors that  reflect selling price increases. 
     A three wire grounded cord is always  a good idea for safety. Since I gound all my equipment chassis, I've occasionally left a two wire cord, but have flattened the appropriate plug blade that isn't fused or switched.    


 Ed K. 

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From: "Ken Miller K6CTW" <k6ctw at earthlink.net> 
To: heathkit at mailman.qth.net 
Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2012 11:47:40 AM 
Subject: [Heathkit] Restoration/Rebuild Questions 

All, 

I'm doing a complete rebuild of an original DX-60.  New 
capacitors, carbon comp resistors, new wiring harness, etc.. 
I will probably put it on eBay when I'm done.   

Now for the questions: 

Should I rebuild the AC power chord into a modern 3-prong unit 
(w/ground) and a separate fuse, or just restore the original? 

Should I plate the chassis (e.g. satin nickel) or just remove 
the stains and polish? 

Should I add in some zener diodes to correct the voltage drop 
on the screen of V1 (the oscillator) which will eliminate the 
chirp issues on 20/15/10 or leave it original? 

Any other suggestions for modifications e.g. the WC3K audio 
mods,  that would benefit the sale? 

All comments welcome.  Thanks in advance. 

73 - Ken 
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