[Heathkit] "little" Apache problem!!

[Mike Hyder -N4NT-]

Sounds like you have excellent shielding.

I ran the Apache/Mohawk for a number of years using a Dow-Key electronic T/R 
switch for the antenna. I got the T/R switch because it cost $12.95 and the 
relay was some $14.95. I was always careful that the receiver was muted when 
I transmitted... until one time I had the Mohawk's switch set to receive. 
With the AVC or AGC (whatever they called it) switch turned off on the 
Mohawk, I had PERFECT QSK which suited me greatly because I only worked CW. 
I could hear my own signal about the same as a 579 signal off the air and 
from time to time could hear my own signal coming back to me on 80 meters 
with a delay of about one-fifth second. That was a really great station.

73, Mike N4NT

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alexander N. Gerli" <ac1wye at gmail.com>
To: <heathkit at mailman.qth.net>; <heath at puck.nether.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 18:20
Subject: [Heathkit] "little" Apache problem!!


> Hi, guys and gals,
>
> This seems insane, but I simply can't get a decent spotting signal into my
> Mohawk from my Apache.
> I've realigned both and the rx is hearing better than ever (heck, the
> calibrator is practically pinning the S meter). But, even at the 
> recommended
> 6mA grid drive, hitting the spotting button on the Apache is very weak in
> the rx, practically inaudible with normal band noise. The VFO and RF 
> stages
> are fine, getting tons of output on the DL.
>
> I set the calibrator to WWV so it's spot on. And I used it as a signal
> source in the rx to calibrate the band edges for the Apache. Put the coax
> directly into the Mohawk and the spotting signal was OK then. But, going
> through my Dow-Key (yes, I have the ports right...!), the spotting signal 
> is
> so darn weak. I remember my old Apache from 10 years ago had a really good
> spotting signal, never a hint of trouble. Everything else is working fine.
>
> What am I missing? There's no level adjustment for the spotting signal 
> that
> I can find referenced anywhere in the manual.
>
> Sure would appreciate any advice on this one.
>
> 73,
>
> Sandy AC1Y
>
> Alexander N. (Sandy) Gerli
> 'Corgi Cottage'
> 548 Allred Mill Road
> Mount Airy, NC 27030-2202
> 919-625-7181
>
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>
>
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