[Heathkit] HW-16 L-9

[Mark K3MSB]

Hi Miles.

Thanks for your comments.

There's a screw that I turn, but I've  not checked to see if the slug is
still in there.  I will do that tonight.

I've not idea about the history of the radio.    The radio and VFO were
obtained from two different sources.

Mark K3MSB

On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 9:39 AM <k2cby at optonline.net> wrote:

> Mark,
>
> I have no idea of the correct inductance, but if you can measure the
> parallel capacitance when the rig is set up to 15 meters you can calculate
> it.
>
> A couple of probably lame suggestions based on the fact that an adjustment
> doesn't change the value much if at all:
> 1.  Is there actually a slug inside the coil form?
>
> 2.  Has the slug become disconnected from the adjustment screw?
>
> 3.  If you don't know the history of the rig, is it possible that somebody
> put the wrong (or replacement) slug in the coil?
>
>
>
> Miles B. Anderson, K2CBY
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