[K3PZN-List] My First Transmitter

[Wayne]

Well Curt, my first rig was Heatkit HW 16.  Built in 1972.  Used a GE
compactron final.  I had several 80 and 40 meter crystals.  Remember W3CDG
hearing me and calling to find out who I was.  He invited me to the CCARC
meeting.  Callsign was WN3TXT.  Worked All States with that call in 6 months
and upgraded to General.  Now you know "the rest of the story"

73 Wayne

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[mailto:k3pzn-list-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Curt Milton
Sent: Friday, June 17, 2011 2:08 PM
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Wow definitely some interesting responses on your rigs!  
 
KB3LNM -- 100% compliance with the query -- built rig from handbook.  I look
forward to seeing a picture some day!  And if it still works ... maybe
operating it!  
 
W3JJH -- as he still has it, I surmise he built it!  a different kind of
modulation than a 'vintage novice' - but the same stuff plus a modulator. 
yes this stuff could be converted for the amateur service!  
 
AK3Z -- as his rig caught fire, certainly a lot of merit in his experience! 
after being scorched I can see how he might lose all interest in vintage
gear!  (My HW16 did catch fire once, but only one capacitor - still I needed
to open all the windows in the house).  
 
KE3FL -- store bought rig, but Century 21 has a direct conversion receiver
(but likely better CW filter than many of our first receivers!).  I never
guessed Phil was licensed so recently compared to many of us.  
 
Pete at least recognizes the 807 .... 
 
This has me wondering what rigs other long-time hams have had.  Did WX3B
start with a 1000MP as a novice?  Did N3UN ever use homebrew gear?  I wonder
if I am the only wacky person who has made a few QSO's this past year using
vacuum tubes (not that I built any of it, other than rebuilding the PS).  
 
More stories got to be out there.  Meanwhile if you are set up for 6m, make
some more contacts while the sporadic E is active.  DX is literally out
there, when the ions make their paths.  
 
73 Curt
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