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Amplifiers (QRO) / Re: Heathkit Chippewa amplifier
« on: August 12, 2013, 07:06:01 AM »
Thanks C, I still don't have the shack finished so I'm not on the air yet. That's good to know about the caps and yes I'll have 220 available when I do get things going. I will have the case opened first and blow the cow-webs out and clean up the dust. Also will check the caps for any leaking. I was just worried that since it hasn't had any power applied for the past 18-20 years that the caps might of dried out. I'll let you know when I do get it running. Thanks again.
73's Jim

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Receivers / Re: Pictures of some of my recievers
« on: July 01, 2013, 07:36:58 PM »
Was wondering, is that an R-390 in the top picture in the second set?  I was a Navy Radioman for 7 years before crossing to the Seabee's. Nice collection.


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Amplifiers (QRO) / Re: Heathkit Chippewa amplifier
« on: July 01, 2013, 07:07:59 PM »
I was wondering did you find and of the filter caps in the power supply bad or leaking? I have an SB220 with a pair of 3-500z that haven't been on the air for at least 18 years. I was thinking in using a rheostat to the line voltage up once I had just filaments lit for a while like you did. It will probably be a few more months till I get the shack finish above the barn and hand an antenna. Last time I ran it I could get a full 1000 watts key down. I use to run RTTY with it with the output turned down some but it held a constant 750 watts.

Glad you got it running. I've heard via the grapevine that Heathkit will be coming back to producing kits, when I don't know but they do have a website up with some info. Hope they do.

73's Jim

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