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A free application that displays location information determined from a callsign, displays translations of common "QSO words and phrases" in the languages used in the callsign's DXCC entity, displays beam headings and SpotCollector DX Spots on a world map, displays country maps, and provides point-and-click control of antenna rotators from AlfaSpid, ARSWIN, Heath, Hygain, M2, Prosistel, SARTek, TIC, Trackbox, and Yaesu

Version 7.22 of XMLog provides a fix for an issue where the ARRL LoTW application TQSL produced error messages concerning invalid "MY-COUNTRY" values, ensuring smoother integration for award submissions. The software supports flexible log searching, allowing users to select log subsets based on any field, such as RTTY QSOs on 40 meters during a specific month, or entries for a single country with sent but unreceived QSLs. XMLog tracks DXCC, WAZ, WAS, county hunting, IOTA, and grid square awards, managing QSL sent/received status and submission status to award sponsors, with LoTW crediting for DXCC and WAS. It generates detailed reports summarizing QSL status by band and mode, identifying needed countries/states/zones, and listing critical QSOs that could boost award totals. The system also integrates with callbook services like QRZ.com (subscription required) and WM7D.net for lookups, and facilitates QSL and mailing label printing using standard or custom layouts. Further capabilities include ADIF, Excel, and CSV log import/export, a Packet Window for Internet PacketCluster nodes or TNCs with history and scripting, and vocal/CW alerts for needed QSOs based on PacketCluster spots. Rig control is supported for a wide array of Alinco, Elecraft, Flex, Heath, Icom, JRC, Kenwood, TenTec, and Yaesu transceivers, enabling frequency/mode synchronization and control. CW support is provided via a serial port interface compatible with N1MM or K1EL WinKeyer, allowing CW sending from a keyboard or pre-programmed messages.

The Heathkit Virtual Museum is a tribute to the Heathkit tradition. Production of Heathkits, ceased in the 1980's.

The Heathkit SB-220, two 3-500Z, amplifier made a notable impact in the world of amateur radio when it debuted in 1975. Resources and modifications

Improvements to Using the Heath SB-200 Linear on Six Meters by Ron Klimas, WZ1V

Ham Radio T-Shirts, Caps, Mousepads, also vintage designs! Designs include logos from Amperex, Collins, Eico, Eimac, Gonset, Hallicrafters, Hammarlund, Heathkit, Johnson, Knight, Mars, National, Swan, Skywarn and others.

A QST article, hints and kinks on improving the SB-200 amplifier

Your world-wide source for Heathkit, Drake, Collins and Dentron amplifier parts & upgrade kits

Heathkit signal generator with original paper manual for download

VFO Stabilizer for Kenwood 120, 520, 820, 530, 830 Yaesu FT-101, 901,2 TenTec 580, 540, Triton, Corsair, Omni series, Swan 350, 500cx, Collins KWM 2 and 2A, Drake TR4, T4, R4, Heathkit HW101, SB 104a....and many others

Robert Norgards KL7FM's, notes on upgrading the Heathkit SB-200

Collection of modifications for the Heathkit SB-200 RF power amplifier

Here you will find all kinds of information, PCB layouts, hints and kinks and case histories of some of the most popular Heathkit ham gear.

Information on ham radio including qrp, radio kits, Heathkit sw-717, Realisitic DX-160 and DX-302, and more.

Hammarlund HQ-129X Receiver, Heathkit C-3 Condenser Checker, Heathkit QF-1 Q-multiplier and more

Heathkit Amateur Radio Repair, parts, and manuals. Amateur radio equipment sales and service.

IV3GFN modification and restore of an HeathkitSB220

Heathkit Icom Kenwood Power Transistors Ten Tec Yaesu spare Hamradio parts.

Repairt a Heathkit SB-220 Linear Amplifier with a bad Plate Voltage meter

Heathkit Manuals

Heathkit SB-220 Amplifier modification by KE5YA

Heathkit SB 220 mods, replacing the Zener ZD1, replacing the plate-voltage voltage divider, adding a keying circuit for solid state transceivers

EB5AGV / EC5AAU Boatanchor collection. Useful data on TV-testers, Collins, Drake, Hammarlund, Hallicrafters, National, Heathkit, EF Johnson.

Eham user's review on the Heathkit SB-200 HF amp

Restoration of Viking Valiant, Hammarlund SP-600 and Heathkit HX-10 Marauder by KG9OM and KJ4W

A complete restoration of a Heathkit SB-200 HF power amplifier

Heathkit SB220 refurbishing by PA5CA

A page dedicated to the Heathkit GR-81 Regenerative Receiver

A well documented Heathkit SB-200 restoration project by NT1K

Collection of modifications for the Heath HW-7

Stocks some NOS Heathkit parts

WA8MCQ modification for the Heathkit HW-7 transceiver

A document describing the reparing and restoration of an old Heathkit SB-101 power amplifier

Your World-Wide Source For Amateur Radio Amplifier Parts & Upgrade Kits for Collins, Dentron, Drake, Heathkit, Kenwood, Swan W8ZR, Yaesu Products

Constructing a dual-band antenna for 40 and 20 meters often involves compromises in size or complexity. This resource presents a compact _open sleeve dipole_ design that addresses these challenges by using 450-ohm ladder line and folded elements to achieve a total length of approximately **17.17 meters**, significantly shorter than a full-size 40-meter dipole. The design leverages electromagnetic coupling, where a primary radiator handles the 40-meter band, and a second conductor resonates on 20 meters without direct electrical connection. This configuration eliminates the need for traditional traps, loading coils, or switching components, simplifying construction and reducing potential loss points. The antenna is fed with RG-58C/U coaxial cable, and a common-mode choke is recommended at the feed point to suppress sheath currents, ensuring a cleaner radiation pattern and minimizing RF in the shack. The design is well-suited for portable operations, field deployments, temporary installations, and restricted urban environments where space is a premium, offering solid performance on both HF bands.

Inspired by Heathkit, author aimed to enhance his Yaesu FT-817 with audio and RF processing. Design goals included a compact enclosure, PCB simplicity, matching jacks, a visual meter, and a built-in signal generator. Despite challenges in finding a suitable compressor IC for a 5V DC mic jack, he chose the Analog Devices SSM2165/2166 series. Prototyping with a solderless breadboard, author planned a PCB layout for its versatile performance in communication use.

A website deticated to Boathancors, with lots of pictures of some of the most popular ol tube radios from Hallicrafters, Hammarlund, Heathkit, Lafayette, National, Zenith and some projects. Boatanchor is amateur radio slang for heavy old tube radio equipment. Originally derogatory, the term is now used affectionately. Seeing an old set working like new after careful repair, cleaning, and alignment gives one great satisfaction.

Version 0.7 of Open Tuner, released on April 27, 2023, marked a significant milestone by introducing proof-of-concept dual tuner functionality for the BATC Minitiouner. This C# client, inspired by Heather Lomond's _Longmynd_ project, aims to leverage both tuners and demodulators within the NIM module, a capability crucial for advanced Digital Amateur Television (DATV) operations on QO-100 and terrestrial links. My own experience with DATV often involves juggling multiple receive paths, so a unified client like this simplifies the workflow considerably. Further enhancing its utility, version 0.9 (February 11, 2024) integrated support for the Raspberry Pico, utilizing Colin (G4EML)'s _PicoTuner_ firmware. This offers a more accessible and cost-effective alternative to the traditional FTDI module, streamlining dual tuner setups with a single USB cable. The project's evolution reflects a practical approach to overcoming hardware availability challenges. The software is developed using Visual Studio 2019/2022 and .NET Framework 4.7.2, requiring specific Nuget packages like VLC/Websocket and an ffmpeg folder for full operation. It's an active, community-driven effort, with the source code openly available on GitHub for contributions and bug reporting, embodying the collaborative spirit of amateur radio development.