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

[Tom WA9WSJ]

Hi Doc,

I have one, in storage, but used it allot in the late
60's-early 70's. Worked many openings and allot of the
local neighborhood tv's! :-) Being 17 years old at the
time, I became pretty good at explaining what a tvi
filter was!

The only problems I ever had was the internal relay
began arching on standby, thru the bakelite, thus
drawing excessive standby current. The easy fix was to
use a thin hack saw blade and cut an air gap between
the two arching contacts. Worked great after that.

The other problem was the first stage microphone amp
tube like to fail more often than I thought it should
so I replaced it with a more heavy duty type. Can't
remember the number but can find out if you're
interested.

Other than these items it did ok on both 6 and 2
meters, can't remember any problems with drifting
though.

Tom


--- kd4e <doc at kd4e.com> wrote:

> 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?
> 
> -- 
> 
> Thanks! & 73, doc, KD4E
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