[Swan] Swan 260 Transciever

[Jim Isbell]

I have just purchased a Swan 260 on E Bay.  I have no real information 
about this radio and the possibilities for improvement and would like to 
have direction to sources.  The unit I have is pretty beat up but the 
owner says NOT DOA so at least it works...maybe.....#8-)

The reason I got it was that I am restoring an "antique" motor home and 
this radio is of a vintage that it might have been an add on to the 1967 
UltraVan a couple of years after purchase.  I didn't want a "rice box" 
that would definitely be out of character.  I started looking for a 
Collins S-Line for the motorhome but when I found one it was just too 
nice to put into the motorhome.. and too big being two units.  Then I 
started looking at the Heathkit 100, 101, and 102 series of 
transceivers. But then I found the Swan had more power and was much 
cheaper on the used market.  I already had a Swan 250 so the addition of 
a 260 seemed a reasonable course to go.

 One of the first things that has to be done is the removal of the front 
panel for a complete restoration ( really buggered up) and the second 
will be the replacement of the Final which the PO says is weak.  I have 
found a source for the paint...same place as I get my Collins and 
Johnson paint.    Anyway, If anyone out there can help me with 
suggestions for improvements...like maybe a DSB Mod or an AM mod or any 
receiver improvements, I would sure like to hear about them.

Jim W5JAI Isbell