kb2crk
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« on: July 01, 2010, 06:25:19 PM » |
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a HW101 was my first radio back in 87 when i got my ticket and the one pictured here i picked up off of ebay about 3 years ago. still works great and pure tubes. if i cant get through with the ts570 i tune this beast up and i do.  |
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KD5FX
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« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2010, 09:36:47 PM » |
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That picture brings back memories! My first HF rig was a HW-100, older version of the HW-101. Worked OK but I wouldn't want to go back to it! No selectivity on receive!
Current rig is a Kenwood TS-850S/AT which I bought new soon after they came out in 92. I've since tried TS-940, TS-870, Collins S Line, and a few others head to head with my 850 on the same antenna. Kept the 850 because the receiver was better.
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WB4IUY
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« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2010, 06:06:04 AM » |
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I realize this is an old post...but I love old Heathkit gear. I've owned and collected lots of this stuff over there years. Among other rigs, I still have 2 of the HW-101's. One stays up at my parent's house at the lake, the other operates here in Studio B. Despite the typical minor drift during warmup, it has pretty decent receive and puts out a nice solid signal. Was quite a popular rig back in the day! Dave WB4IUY www.WB4IUY.net |
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kb2crk
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« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2010, 07:26:44 PM » |
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the HW 101 is my favorite radio out of those i own. the old girl works great and i do use it as often as possible. i do cheat though as i will use my kenwood 570dg to scan the bands and then tune the 101 up and have some fun.
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