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Old October 25th 07, 02:40 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors,rec.radio.shortwave
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Default WTD: Heathkit HR-10B mods

"Billy Burpelson" wrote in message
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CP wrote:
Anyone have a copy of the magazine article (73?) that is purported to
have
modifications for the Heathkit HR-10B ham band receiver? While in Boston,
I
picked up one of these little green guys at the MIT monthly ham flea
market
this weekend and before I go through the radio, I'd like to get my ducks
in
a row, modification-wise.
thanks
Bob
kb8tl at yahoo dot com


Why modify it? It's a 40 year old entry level radio. Why try and make it
into something it was never meant to be? I respectfully suggest that you
just restore it to operational condition and enjoy it for what it is.


I may have to agree with Billy about not modifying the rig. I say "may"
because I'm not aware of the mods listed - or how they might improve the
radio if any. NOR have I heard of any rigs having been done - and any
results.

Mods "can" be nice - if they "enhance" a radio's performance. However - most
of the mods I see - tend to turn a radio to crap - more often than not. I've
done some myself - and well - though I know they were done correctly - lets
face it - the radio worked better as it was "intended" and it didn't take me
long to put it back to normal. Then I've seen still other's that flat out
made radios sound like pure garbage.

But in the grand scheme of things - based on my own experiences and not
knowing the end results of said mods -I'm inclined to agree with Billy -
retore it as it was meant to be - and enjoy the "relic" of the past.
Besides, if you go to sell it again, it seems to me, it would fetch more -
restored OR "original" - than butchered up.

Just my 2 cents.



 
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