Electronics Forum => Electronic Video Blog => Topic started by: The Radio Shop on April 08, 2017, 05:46:57 PM
Title: #112 Vintage work bench series Apache TX-1 Part Two
Post by: The Radio Shop on April 08, 2017, 05:46:57 PM
In this weeks video we take a second look at the TX-1. What does it take to get an old transmitter back up and running? Stay tuned to see it come back to life.
Title: Re: #112 Vintage work bench series Apache TX-1 Part Two
Post by: Chuck on April 10, 2017, 05:41:43 PM
Great video Buddy, nice to see the ole' girl come to life. I like the use of the tape measure too, and great IRON base for the CW key.
Chuck N8BOP 73's
Title: Re: #112 Vintage work bench series Apache TX-1 Part Two
Post by: The Radio Shop on April 29, 2017, 08:13:22 AM
Thanks Chuck.
Title: Re: #112 Vintage work bench series Apache TX-1 Part Two
Post by: Gary on August 26, 2017, 12:36:06 AM
Buddy, Many years ago I had a Heathkit Warrior Amp. The Transformer smoked and I ended up using that chassis for another amp project. Somewhere around here, I'm sure I could lay my hands on them is 30 min. or less, I have the bright shiny knobs. I may even still have the bulbs and jewel pilot light cover. I don't do any restoration work on anything as old as that Heathkit line and you are welcome to them.
If you want them I can send them to your QRZ'ed address.
Gary - N5KDA
Title: Re: #112 Vintage work bench series Apache TX-1 Part Two
Post by: The Radio Shop on August 26, 2017, 07:10:01 AM
Hi Gary and welcome to the forum. Yes I would love to have those knobs. I do have other Heahtkit pieces that uses them. For any private talk we may need email me or PM. I am good on the Zed :) Thanks Gary
Title: Re: #112 Vintage work bench series Apache TX-1 Part Two
Post by: Gary on September 01, 2017, 12:52:53 PM
Buddy, the storm that hit Houston came within about 60 miles of me on the way out. We didn't get much wind, but we did get about 8" of rain. I just went out and turned on the AC in the shop and when it cools off I'll look for those knobs and parts.
I have a slew of parts from a radio shop in Jackson, MS that shut down after the owner passed away. Mose of it is GE and some is Johnson. It's all commercial stuff. Too much to list. I will try to take a pick of most of it to send you. If you want it I'll send it too.