I wish I had the SB-220 that I bought in kit form from Heath, paid for
it in monthly payments, built it and was very satisfied with its
performance. No oscillations, no glitches, no bangs or pops. Just good
solid RF every day, day in and day out for 7 years. Sold it for $500.
73
Bob K4TAX
measures wrote:
>
> >
> >>...Looking at the construction of both the Henry and the Heath, I am
> >>impressed that the "puny" Heath puts out as much power as the Henry. It
> >>is a tribute to the design skills of the Heath engineers.
> >
> >I don't own stock in Henry (and certainly not in Heath) but I'd like to
> >hear your and others' opinions about why a person might prefer the 120-lb.
> >over the 55-lb. amp. Speaking for myself, starting in 1955 I've built and
> >used many Heathkits, and my Heath SA-2500 automatic antenna tuner is apart
> >on my bench at this moment. IMO, that's the problem with Heathkits --
> >you're always having to fix them, because they're just barely able to do
> >what they're rated for, and then not for very long before they break.
>
> After 25 years, I still have the original HV transformer in mine. I do
> not use a CB power microphone.
>
> cheers, Chuck
>
> - Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.
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