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#112 Vintage work bench series Apache TX-1 Part Two
« 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.


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Re: #112 Vintage work bench series Apache TX-1 Part Two
« Reply #1 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.

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Re: #112 Vintage work bench series Apache TX-1 Part Two
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2017, 08:13:22 AM »
Thanks Chuck.
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Re: #112 Vintage work bench series Apache TX-1 Part Two
« Reply #3 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.

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Re: #112 Vintage work bench series Apache TX-1 Part Two
« Reply #4 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
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Re: #112 Vintage work bench series Apache TX-1 Part Two
« Reply #5 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.