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HW-16 Capacitor Replacement
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Lou, W9LRS, is a frequent check-in from Palos Park, Illinois
K9DXL in La Pointe, WI
Jim checked into the 10/4/2020 net with the DX-60 and the Hallicrafters SX-101 Mk 3.
WA2RUD (now N2WL)
Roger, W9BZ
Celebrates his 82nd on an ancient Century 21
Jeff, WA8SAJ, is a frequent check-in from northern Ohio
Jeff writes for Electric Radio magazine and is an accomplished technician with a long history in ham radio.
Steve, W8TOW, in his Michigan shack
Steve is our Net Control, running homebrew TX with a pair of Taylor T-200's in PP made in 1938
Mark, WO8A, checks in from Waverly Ohio
WN4KGB 1967 - 1968
(Now K4MIA) Appeared in Dec 2020 QST
Masa, AB9MQ with XYL
Masa never misses a check-in from Normal, IL
DX-60 With D-Lab Mods (NB9M)
N6TLU Installed PTT and the Monologue Mods. Check out the YouTube videos! Don't forget to request a wine glass.
Original HR-10/DX-60/HR-10
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K0CDJ, 1956
Latest News
Posted: 12/04/2020
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2020 DX-60 Net Audio Available on USB Flash Drive!
$18 Shipped. Check, Money Order or PayPal accepted. DX-60 net audio files for the period 11-10-2019 to 11-29-2020 are available on a 4GB thumb drive for $18 shipped to your US or Canadian address. All files are in the .MP3 format, and generally are the first 1 1/2 hours of each net. These are high quality thumb drives with a lanyard.Proceeds help pay for the server fees to keep the DX-60.NET web site active. C... READ MORE
Posted: 11/22/2020
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An Important Message from W8TOW, Net Control
"We are obliged by law (FCC Part 97) that we operate our stations with the responsibility and integrity dictated by the license held. 99.9% of amateur operators are able to control their actions and respect others regardless of differences. The N8ECR DX60 NET expects all participants to oblige basic radio procedures and civility to others."A copy of Part 97 can be found in the PDF f... READ MORE
Posted: 10/25/2020
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W9RMB, Pete, SK
Pete was a frequent check-in with his Johnson Ranger & Hammarlund receiver The DX-60 held a time of silence to observe the passing of Pete, W9RMB on the 10/25/2020 net. Pete was first licensed in 1973, and was active in both vintage sideband and AM modes from his shack in Glenview, IL. ""First licensed in 1973 as a novice for 2 yrs. Next license in 1997 as a Novice again. Moved up to Tech Plus then General then Advanced and finally Extra. My fi... READ MORE
Posted: 10/07/2020
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10/4/2020 Net Question of the Day: What song was popular when your receiver was new?
What song was popular when your receiver was new? Click here to check out the October 4, 2020 net audio for check-in answers.... READ MORE
Posted: 08/27/2020
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W8ICN/SK Estate Items
Several months ago, Dan Metro W8ICN, unexpectedly passed away. Dan was a very active ham, and he maintained quite an array of ham equipment, including a considerable number of "boat-anchors". A few of us local SE Michigan hams that knew Dan worked with his family to set up a local estate sale, over the past several weekends. Quite a bit of equipment did sell.However, there remains consid... READ MORE
Posted: 07/19/2020
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KI8BQ STURGIS, MI AM Meet
Still on for Saturday, JULY 25, 2020 WELCOME TO THE 18TH ANNUAL AM GET TOGETHER ON JULY 25, 2020 LOCATION: KI8BQ QTH half way between Chicago and Detroit (on the Michigan - Indiana state line) TIME: &nb... READ MORE
Posted: 04/19/2020
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W8SAJ Builds the New Noveau
Jeff provides N-75A assembly pictures [Click the above link to open the article with 20 pictures]I just got the newer updated version of the Noveau N-75A done and works great as the first one. The new board now has the older AGC external board incorporated now with surface mounted parts on the new board. Everything else is the same it seems and performs the same. I did add a power switch across the one on the back, so I can turn on an... READ MORE
Posted: 04/05/2020
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4/5/2020 Question of the Day
What is your favorite transmitting tube? The DX-60 Net Question of the Day was "What is your favorite transmitting tube?" Steve, W8TOW is at the helm of the Sunday morning April 4, 2020 net once again, with a near record number of check-ins. Listen to the first 1 1/2 hours of the net by clicking the link above. Net audio going back to November, 2019 is always available by clicking Audio from the main menu.... READ MORE
Posted: 03/15/2020
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W9GOB, Dan, SK
The DX-60 net remembers Dan, W9GOB on the 3/15/2020 net. Dan goes back a number of years in the group, which shared their fond memories of him and his full life. You can listen to the first 1.5 hours of the net audio here.... READ MORE
Posted: 03/08/2020
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2020 Novice Rig Roundup
00:00 UTC on 3/7/2020 through 23:59 UTC on 3/15/2020 Signing up for the online logger is required to be eligible for the prize drawings. Once you are signed up,please make some test entries. The test entries will be cleared immediately before the event.Please note that logger registration and applying for Novice Rig Roundup Membership number are not the same thing.If you plan to submit a log,YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR THE 2020 NRR Online LoggerPREVIOUS LO... READ MORELatest Articles
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W8SAJ Builds the New Noveau
Jeff provides N-75A assembly pictures I just got the newer updated version of the Noveau N-75A done and works great as the first one. The new board now has the older AGC external board incorporated now with surface mounted parts on the new board. Everything else is the same it seems and performs the same. I did add a power switch across the one on the back, so I can turn on and off from the front panel.73, Jeff / WA8SAJ... READ MORE
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Using the W9RAN T/R Relay w/Noveau-75 & SDR-Play
Jeff Covelli, WA8SAJ Just finished my first W9RAN Versa-TR Switch from Hayseed Hamfest and I put into a BUD box (tight fit). I am using it with the Noveau-75 and my SDR-Play receiver & laptop, plus other receivers in a multi-coupler system I have here. The Noveau-75 now goes through the relay box and only the SDR and other receivers are used. The Noveau-75 receiver is "NOT&... READ MORE
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K5LYN's SB-10/Collins 310B/DX-60 Experiment
Most unsual DX-60 lashup ever... Above is a picture of my latest project. After doing the transceiver thing, with a CE20A, mated to a SX-115, then the next transceiver project, a 10A mated to any Drake R4 series receiver, I had an idea. Those transceiver projects have a lot of oscillators, and even the crystal oscillators can drift as they warm up, which requires re-zeroing the transmitter to the receiver from time to... READ MORE
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Remembering Mike, N8ECR (SK)
Tributes and pictures submitted by net membership If you have some pictures or a small tribute you'd like to submit in memory of our former net control, please send them to brad@nb9m.com or W8TOW.dx-60.net for inclusion here.Here is Mike N8ECR at the QTH of Ron/K8FG. Mike N8ECR stopped by with his new dog, the pic was taken on 06-29-2011.Mike and Ron N8UUH would head over to my area (14mi SW of Tawas City) so we could enjoy a lunch at H... READ MORE
Category: Schematics & Manuals
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DX-60 Assembly Manual (PDF)
Made available by W5RKL (w5rkl.com) *** The PDF is Downloadable below ***Thanks to Mike, W5KRL, for making a good copy of a DX-60 Assembly Manual.... READ MORE
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DX-60B Assembly Manual (PDF)
Made available by W5RKL (w5rkl.com) *** The PDF is Downloadable below ***Thanks to Mike, W5RKL, for making a good copy of a DX-60B Assembly Manual.... READ MORE
Category: Modifications
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DX60B FUNCTION SWITCH REPAIR AND MODIFICATION
*** The .PDF file is downloadable below ***There are lots of mods for the Heathkit DX60 on the internet. These include audio and PTT mods. The PTT mods address an issue with the function switch and makes switching between RX and TX more flexible. The Function wafer switch on an unmodified DX60 switches the high voltage secondary of the power transformer when going from standby (receive) to transmi... READ MORE
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DX-60B Transmitter Schematics (PDF)
Thanks to www.nostalgickitscentral.com *** The PDF is Downloadable below ***Very crisp, legible, printable schematic. Original link: https://www.nostalgickitscentral.com/heath/schematics/heathkit_schema_dx60b.pdf ... READ MORE
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Heathkit DX-60 PTT Modification
By Bill Sepulveda, K5LN ** The .PDF file is downloadable below ***One of the biggest short comings of the DX-60 is the function switch, and the need to switch the phone operation to Push-To-Talk (PTT), which should enhance the operation and save the function switch. I also wound up using a D-104 unamplified microphone with my DX-60B. Parts List: 1 – Two pin Microphone connector 2 – 6 or 12 VDC 4PDT Relay (If ... READ MORE