[SixClub] Anyone running a Heathkit Seneca VHF-1?

[Dave Rothermel]

Still got one from the the 60's. Built it when I was a kid. With AM 
drift is not a problem.
If you think you can use it for FM with an adapter, for get it. Two or 
more people want a place to talk without scanners ears,  AM is great. If 
you got drift, they make crystals.
Runs a pair of 6146's, (not much power). Will never part with mine. I 
never realized it had a drift prob.
               Dave
                                                                                                     



Steve Katz wrote:
> Yeah, I know.  But stuff like the Seneca is a curiosity piece or a
> collector's item, not a useful rig today.  AM-CW only, it drifts, it's not
> much power, it's heavy, still needs a receiver and a T-R relay to actually
> work.  I can run a kilowatt on 2m or 6m AM if there was anyone to actually
> talk to, but my last AM contact on VHF was probably 20 years ago.
>
> :-)
>
> WB2WIK/6
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT [mailto:w2ttt at att.net] 
> Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 11:29 AM
> To: 'World Wide Six Meter Club'; doc at kd4e.com
> Subject: RE: [SixClub] Anyone running a Heathkit Seneca VHF-1?
>
> Steve,
> You are brutal!
> :-)
> 73,
> Gordon, W2TTT, ex-WB2CAM, ex-N2DSY
> 201.314.6964
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: sixclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:sixclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Steve Katz
> Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 4:41 PM
> To: doc at kd4e.com; World Wide Six Meter Club
> Subject: RE: [SixClub] Anyone running a Heathkit Seneca VHF-1?
>
> Don't get carpal tunnel syndrome trying to keep the VFO on frequency...
> Don't hurt your back carrying it up stairs...
> And let us know if you find anybody on AM to talk to!
> (I had a Seneca 1966-1967 timeframe...)
> -WB2WIK/6
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: kd4e [mailto:doc at kd4e.com] 
> Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 10:52 AM
> To: World Wide Six Meter Club
> Subject: [SixClub] Anyone running a Heathkit Seneca VHF-1?
>
> Back on topic ... 6M ... anyone running a Heathkit Seneca VHF-1?
>
> I *may* acquire one tomorrow for $50.
>
> Is it fun to operate?
>
> Anything I should look for as costly and/or major repairs?
>
>