[Test-Equipment] Heathkit IM-4180 FM Dev. MTR

[Bill Smith]

Doubt you'll find a replacement.  You might find a local, younger pair of
eyes who may be able to solder the spring back to its mount.  Have done so
many times (my eyes aren't very young anymore, though).

Bill


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dick KF4NS" <kf4nsradio at verizon.net>
To: "Test Equipment" <test-equipment at mailman.qth.net>;
<heathkit at mailman.qth.net>; <HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV>
Sent: Monday, April 09, 2007 3:23 PM
Subject: [Test-Equipment] Heathkit IM-4180 FM Dev. MTR


> Bought a really fine unit a couple years ago and just got  around to
> checking it out since it looked so great inside and out and was
> factory wired. What could possibly be wrong I thought. Ha,ha. First
> thing I tried was to zero the meter before even applying power. It had
> no affect. Took the meter out and it was busted. The tiny circular
> spring that is on the needle was broken in the front. No way with my
> old eyes am I going to fix it.
>
> The Heathkit part number is 407-747 and it is made by Hoyt. They are
> still in business so am also sending email to them. There is no I.D.
> on it other than the Heath part number. Not even a FS rating. I am
> assuming it is a DC currrent type, probably milliamp. Anybody have
> more info that would be helpful? By the way, this is not on the Heath
> master parts x-ref.
>
> Thanks and 73, Dick KF4NS
> St Petersburg, FL 33714 USA
> Keep The Glow!
>
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