tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590176649168185428.post2135291146828566790..comments2024-03-28T08:01:27.111-04:00Comments on SolderSmoke Daily News: Soul in the Old Machine: HW-101 Saved From Workshop CannabilismBill Mearahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07662500663603350847noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590176649168185428.post-62399728127368793142017-10-30T23:55:25.173-04:002017-10-30T23:55:25.173-04:00I built my HW-101 from the kit back in the late 19...I built my HW-101 from the kit back in the late 1970s. I sold it when I went into the Navy. The guy I sold it to contacted me a few years ago and said I could have it back if I paid shipping. So I did. I have been restoring it ever since. Repainted, new tubes, new dial, new reduction drive. Also handmade a main tuning knob out of a solid block of aluminum that looks stock. I just kept green part of an old knob. The added weight makes it tune very smoothly. Also working on a HQ-120 receiver. Old rubber turns into concrete. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09772682417493713847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590176649168185428.post-51584563223559514852013-08-05T19:53:08.245-04:002013-08-05T19:53:08.245-04:00Thanks Mike, but I think I'll stick to the mic...Thanks Mike, but I think I'll stick to the mic jack mod. <br /><br />gxg: That Canadian can sing! And guitar! <br /><br />Dominic: FB OM. Another Heathkit saved! Bill Mearahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07662500663603350847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590176649168185428.post-35634239639761482092013-08-05T17:50:48.971-04:002013-08-05T17:50:48.971-04:00I've got a similar Heathkit trx tucked away. I...I've got a similar Heathkit trx tucked away. It doesn't work. You've convinced me to get it out and get it going. I was going to gut it and create a new trx using the box and the controls, but no more...Dominic Rivronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02618013365521035400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590176649168185428.post-35834626948306126112013-08-02T04:57:11.300-04:002013-08-02T04:57:11.300-04:00i have mine in storage somewhere in Deepest Texas ...i have mine in storage somewhere in Deepest Texas (safer than Deepest Queens, I suppose). Anyway, the belts are all corroded. I would love to bring it down to GDL. NOT the "poor man's Collins": just a Heathkit. But, as you say, they have the personal imprint, or soul. BTW watsa about the CAnadian astronaut who played guitar on the ISS?xe1gxg/qrxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7590176649168185428.post-63070408416240813692013-07-30T13:38:16.045-04:002013-07-30T13:38:16.045-04:00I have some resources for parts if you're look...I have some resources for parts if you're looking to get it ship-shape.<br /><br />Looks like Ralphs Electronics is now out of the Amphenol mic connectors (cord-mount and panel-mount), but part numbers are there.<br /><br />http://www.km5z.us/HW-101_refurb.php<br /><br />Mike Y, KM5Z<br />Dallas, TexasMike Yanceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03492198274592573762noreply@blogger.com