From: "Ken, WA2LBI" 
Subject: Re: [drakelist] Have A Laff

> questions!
>
> the mic jack and power connectors dont seem to be there but the spaces and
> wires seem to be. I really don't know how this is supposed to be.
>
> It measures Freqs in MHz & KHz and has some switches on it I never knew how
> to use,
>
> I ventilated the counter's cabinet to keep internal temperature at a
> reasonable level.
>
> Wife had cow must sell to prevent extended stay in Rover's house.
>
> The rubber feet left along time ago.
>
> The case is dirty and it sounds like there is dirt inside of the case.
>
> Original paint with some light scratches left by being part of a Drake
> station.
>
> There are no dents, but it has a pushed in spot on the top.
>
> I have to believe this rig is the reason for Heath going out of business.
>
> it worked fine until i started pushing buttons
>
> There are a couple of surface scratches on the top of the unit from dusting.
>
> ....depending on the time of day ,you cannot turn the dial without picking up
> something.
>
> It is rated at 90 watts INPUT on cw. I was able to briefly peak it at 90
> watts OUTPUT! So, I know the tubes are fine.
>
> I was able to pull in a few stations faintly, made a lot of different
> humming sounds
>
> Some cracks in dial drum (they all have them).
>
> This unit works but needs repairs.
>
> DUH. AGAIN I KNOW YOU ALL THING I AM A DUMMY BUT HERE WE GO AGAIN IN THE
> WALL LIGHTS UP SAYS HEATHKIT
>
> I don't know what it is. I do know that every key you press sounds like you
> are dialing a phone.
>
> A friend of mine told me what to call this thing, but I forgot. I do
> remember he said it was used with a radio Transmitter.
>
> I really don't know how to operate it, just turned the knobs until I got 300
> watts out.
>
> The picture looks better than the amp
>
> I don't know enough to test this well but I will guarantee that it is in
> good working condition because it looks so nice.
>
> Cosmetically it appears to be in very good condition considering the age. (I
> dont know how old the unit is.)
>
> Cabinet shows a few and normal paint scratches easily removable with TLC and
> buffing compound.
>
>
>
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