[TenTec] 1253 Receiver kit

[Richards]

I built that kit and it worked.   I don't use it much, but it does work.
The regen thing is a bit finicky.  Guess that is par for the course and
gives it character.  Kit went together easily enough.  The copy on
the "destructions" is a bit fizzy - like it was made from a copy of a copy,
but they are ultimately clear enough.   Google around for a couple of
web sites where some guys discuss slight modifications in the build
process, parts, etc;  and for some tips on avoiding various difficulties
putting it together.

Anything specific I can add... please feel free to ask.

Happy Trails.
=======================  Richards / K8JHR  =========================

On 2/3/2011 10:29 PM, Bwana Bob wrote:
> Does anyone have experience with the 1253 regenerative receiver kit?  I
> am well aware of the limitations of regenerative receivers, having built
> a simple vacuum tube one when I was a kid, but the 1253 demo on you tube
> by NG9D  sounds really good for a simple receiver.  Also, check out his
> bank of 1300 series QRP rigs? He has a stack of them for every band. Cool!
>
>
> Bob WB2VUF
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