[Johnson] re: Viking II better than Heathkit DX 100

[Ron]

I think the Viking I and Viking II just smell better than the Heathkits 
when they are all warmed up in a closed cold room during winter.  I also 
like the blue flashing from the 866s against the ceiling with the Viling II.
---
Ron


C Eus wrote:

>Hi Glen/all:
>I have to agree with you on the *finer* points of the DX-100 over the Vik 2 (which I possess). However, I have to admit that it's the WARC part about the 'II" that I like. Since I won't be doing much AM on 30 meters (hi), I think that fits the bill quite nicely. Besides, I have my other EFJ equipment to do that (Navigator/Ranger/Valiant). 73 de Cal. 
>
>Glen Zook <gzook at yahoo.com> wrote:
>I disagree! The Johnson Viking II was a good
>transmitter. But, various features of the DX-100
>(especially the built in VFO) made it, in my opinion,
>better than the Viking II. I have never owned a
>Viking II but I have worked on several for others. My
>present DX-100 is part of my re-creation of my 2nd
>primary station from late 1960.
>
>There are going to be people who favor one transmitter
>or the other. The Viking II did cover the entire 160
>meter through 10 meter range including "general
>coverage" frequencies inbetween amateur bands. The
>modulator in the DX-100 was better, the rig had a
>built in VFO, and the multiplier and driver tubes were
>12BY7 types which, in general, work better than the
>6AQ5 tubes that Johnson used for the same stages in
>the Viking II.
>
>Glen, K9STH
>
>--- Ron Samchuk wrote:
>
>I agree... the Viking II is a better transmitter than
>the Heathkit DX 100. Johnson made really good
>transmitters! Probably one of the most widely known
>Canadian AM stations (Doug VE4BX) always told me that
>Johnson made good transmitters. 
>
>Glen, K9STH
>
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