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Masa AB9MQ and John K9QET (SK) play at K9ACT's Octoberfest
Here are two of the midwest finest AM operators, AB9MQ playing acoustic guitar and singing and K9QET playing bass (part of the time) at K9ACT's Octoberfest gathering in 2012. ... READ MORE |
![]() W9RAN 03/15/2023 |
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Two Teens, a Ham Radio, and Operation Deep Freeze
A bit of Ham Radio history that deserves to be remembered Few words better characterize the period from 1945-1970 than "science". But while the space program was the most visible and exciting, the eleven nations included in the Anta... READ MORE |
![]() W9RAN 05/05/2022 |
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The Novice Station - 1960-1975 - Part 2
Part 2 of Mikrowave's video Featuring various types of tube type Novice Stations and four of the most popular Novice Band antennas from the 1960's. ... READ MORE |
![]() W9RAN 02/20/2022 |
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What was it like to set up operate a Ham Radio Novice station in the 1960's and 70's?
What was it like to set up operate a Ham Radio Novice station in the 1960's and 70's? ... READ MORE |
![]() stonebs 04/26/2021 |
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DX-60 PTT Mod Pt. 2
Including Monologue Switch Part 2 of the Heathkit K1 PTT relay system. I have added a few features, simplified the installation, plus updated the documentation. Yes a growing project. For this presentation I acquired a 1 owne... READ MORE |
![]() stonebs 03/30/2019 |
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DX-60 PTT Modification
Another great one from Terry, N6TLU This video demonstrates installation of the D-lab K1 PTT module into a Heathkit DX-60B. Many of these radios are still in use. Most have stressed/bad operate switches from years of operation. Unfort... READ MORE |
![]() stonebs 03/24/2019 |
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HW-16 Capacitor Replacement
Terry, N6TLU (This radio now belongs to Brad, NB9M. Thanks Terry!)A very sought after vintage transceiver. Heathkit produced these for Novice operators. A full break-in transceiver, approx 50 watts output.... READ MORE |
![]() stonebs 03/04/2019 |
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Heathkit DX-60A Restoration by N9IZ
Here's my vintage Heathkit DX-60A on the workbench. It's very clean and in good shape for it's age. After replacing a couple resistors in the HV power supply it seems to be making pretty... READ MORE |
![]() stonebs 12/08/2018 |
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