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February 6th 04, 02:00 AM

On Thu, 5 Feb 2004 23:20:53 UTC, (N2EY) wrote:

One of their most amazing feats was the HW-16. In some ways it was
the very best Heathkit ham rig ever made, because it gave a Novice
*exactly* what was needed, at a low low price. Good CW receiver and
Novice gallon transmitter in one box with sidetone, TR switch, etc.
Nothing else needed but a key, speaker, antenna and xtals. No
frills but no shortcomings either. For a nickel less than $100.

also replying to WX4A.

I've never used one but I think a Triton IV would be a better rig
for me. I like 20 meter SSB and contest style operating. I've
looked at the HW-16, they do look like a nice package.

I like to be able to tune around all the bands even though I've made
very few contacts other than on 20 and 40. An HW-16 wouldn't do it
for me. An SB-102 or SB-104A might do the trick.

Funny I should comment on this as I haven't operated on HF for
years. I've been listening and have been refurbing my radios.

Just got some Anderson PowerPoles. That'll let me organize my 2
meter gear and the Battlebot. The same 12 V gelcells that run the
'bot also powered my laptop when Hurricane Izzy knocked out my power
for 5 days. I also got the 3/16ths phone plug that'll let me hook
a mike up to the Signal/One.

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