[TenTec] Powermite vs. Heathkit HW-7

[Jim Esser, WD9FRF]

I have never owned, or used. a PowerMite, but I built, and still own, an
HW-8.  I've owned and HW-7 and also owned a very early Argonaut (Bought used
and not in good shape) and I own an Argosy II.

My comments on the two Heathkits:
The HW-8 is loads of fine to use and a great performer, albeit somewhat
plagued with microphonics.  I would consider selling my soul before I sold
my little HW-8.

The HW-7 wasn't bad but didn't have the band coverage of the HW-8 and really
suffered from microphonics.  To the extent that just brushing the case would
be picked up and repeated in the headset.  I bought the rig as a backup to
my HW-8 but didn't keep it long.

I believe that the microphonics are a direct result of the direct conversion
receiver.  In any case the trait was shared with the old Argonaut.  My
Argonaut took a hit when a power supply went south.  I gave to a friend who
is trying to make it live again.

Just my comments  ---  others may agree or not!

Jim Esser, WD9FRF


----- Original Message -----
From: Sherrill WATKINS <SEWATKINS@dgs.state.va.us>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2000 09:27
Subject: [TenTec] Powermite vs. Heathkit HW-7


>
> Ten Tec Fans:   I will really appreciate receiving comments from those who
have used both the Ten Tec Power Mite and the "Griefkit"
> HW-7 or 8 series of qrp rigs.  I am aware that the "Griefkit" is  a
somewhat later design than the Power Mite but do they offer
> significant performance improvements or advantages? A friend of mine says
the "Griefkit" has a better calibrated dial?  -  I look
> forward to receiving comments on this - THANK'S! -  Sherrill W.  k4own

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