Re: Working on HT-32B & Weight Lifting
You should try working on an R-390a! k6lr
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Re: HA-1 T.O. Keyer socket gnds
I have seen center post to ground as high as 150 ohms. It only takes 3 to 5 ohms to start causing problems with speed and weight. It has the biggest effect on the timing capacitors.
Walt Cates, WD0GOF
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Very good, Walt.? Glad to see you point out the problem with the tube socket grounds.? Years ago my HA-1 became erratic - code elements missing or the wrong length.? It took me many days before I discovered a faulty ground at a tube socket - it looked
perfect but must have had a high resistance.??
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73, Floyd - K8AC
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Re: Audio Gain Pot-Replacement
Thats a thought Jim.? I don't think I could even get some kind of spray into it.? See an earlier post where I addressed the placement of the pot.? Its well hidden!
Keep thinking for me of ideas!? Murphy had things right!? THANKS, George KN3PAT
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There is NO nut at the front panel!? There is the front panel, then another front panel behind the real front panel.? There is perhaps 3/8 in. between the two.? The nut on the pot is on the second panel.? The pot is kind of buried behind both panels.? To make it harder, there is a "lip" at the bottom of everything!? I think I replaced the pot maybe 40 or so years ago! ? There are a total of 15 knobs and switches that would have to be removed to get the front off.? They use a special wrench-a"Bristol" which I have. I was much younger, and dumber then.? At 78 I'm not sure I really feel like attacking this job!? I am not familiar with fade lube, but if you need to get it on the inside of the pot-good luck!? I have not really tried anything yet, because I dont see any real option other then replacement because of access!? I was hoping someone might have some thought on an easy removal!? These old Hallies are built like battle ships-maybe that's why after 65 years they still work well! Check out my QRZ page to see my collection of them! Keep thinking about this for me!? Any thoughts are appreciated! THANK YOU! George KN3PAR
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Very good, Walt.? Glad to see you point out the problem with the tube socket grounds.? Years ago my HA-1 became erratic - code elements missing or the wrong length.? It took me many days before I discovered a faulty ground at a tube socket - it looked perfect but must have had a high resistance.??
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73, Floyd - K8AC
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Re: Working on HT-32B & Weight Lifting
oh yes well fit youth. brings back memories of the early 60's as
a 16 yr old ham lugging my WRL 350A onto the bench and then back
to the op desk. hihi..The L4B power supplies keep getting heavier.
have a Chippawal waiting in the wings to be restored. may have to
buy an A frame for that one. took two of us to unload the power
supply.
catching up to you fast Walt.
73 Tony WA4JQS 78
On 5/2/2025 11:20 AM, waltcates via
groups.io wrote:
At 82, I call my son when I want to move the P2000.
Walt Cates, WD0GOF
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A majority of acceptance is not proof of correctness.
I just got done emailing a good friend, about my initial start
up work on the restoration of a HT-32B and how extremely heavy
it was for this old man, I'm 66, to carry it ten feet over to my
repair bench.? Having just completed restoration on the
SR-150/SP-150 pair it has been an eye opener.
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Re: Audio Gain Pot-Replacement
George, what are you looking for? A way to remove and replace the potentiometer without removing the front panel?
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It might be possible, I did it once years ago. Is there a nut between the chassis and front panel? I was able to find a thin 1/2" wrench (A stamped one about 3/32 thick) that could hold the nut. After removing the wires from the pot, and removing any obstacles that prevent rotating the pot, you should be able to unscrew it from the nut by turning the pot body. I'm not familiar with the SX-115 so I can't say if it is possible to do this on it. Holding the nut in place to install the new pot was nigh-on impossible until I cemented the nut to the wrench with two small daubs of rubber cement. It was easy to break the bond once the nut was threaded on. You'll probably have to loosen the nut and play around to where, when the pot is tight against the chassis, the terminals are pointed correctly. After it was done, I think it would have taken less time to remove the front panel (As long as you don't have to do any restringing).
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What have you tried in the way of cleaning the pot element? Fader Lube from the same people who make Deoxit is a good product for quieting noisy potentiometers. I think Don was asking what you had tried, if anything?
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Bob, AF6C
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Re: Audio Gain Pot-Replacement
George I would try penetrating oil spray from the dollar store.? It is usually found in the automotive department in a black and yellow spray can.? Much cheaper then what is usually suggested.? I don't think that the pot is actually sealed so spray where the terminals leave the cover and work the pot end to end several times.? This process is a bit messy so position a paper towel to catch the drips.?? This has always worked for me. Jim
Logic: Method used to arrive at the wrong conclusion, with confidence.? Murphy
It is all "scratchy" and some breaking up of the audio when it is used.? I see no easy way to replace the think.? I just dont really feel like removing all the knobs, and the front panel to replace it.? Looking for some ideas, other then replacement!? Thanks-George KN3PAT
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Don:? You can assume anything you would like to!
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Re: Working on HT-32B & Weight Lifting
I too will die with mine too!!!!? Have the SX-115 my Dad gave me back in the '60's!? The HT-32B he gave me gave up years ago, and I didnt have the money to replace the transformer then.
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Now I have a HT-32B, HT-32A, SX101, and 2 SX-115's!? Love them al, and use them every day.? Check out my QRZ page!.? Putting a new audio gain pot in the SX-115!? It is a real back buster, and it is not as heavy as the 32's!!!!? George KN3PAT
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It is all "scratchy" and some breaking up of the audio when it is used.? I see no easy way to replace the think.? I just dont really feel like removing all the knobs, and the front panel to replace it.? Looking for some ideas, other then replacement!? Thanks-George KN3PAT
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Good stuff Walt - as usual. Thanks for doing this!
Tom W3TA
I have had several contacts for help with problems in the HA-1 T.O. KEYER in the past couple months. So, I wrote a test & repair guide for the HA-1. It is on my website, no cost download @
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Walt Cates, WD0GOF
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Re: Working on HT-32B & Weight Lifting
What a timely discussion. At age 72, I too just finished working on my HT-37 doing the break-in keying modification. When I brought it to the bench, I really struggled. Just flipping it over on the bench a half dozen times while working on it was difficult. When it came time to return it to its operating position, I swallowed my pride and called my wife for help. We lifted it together to bring it back to the desk.
Alan, W9CG
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Re: Working on HT-32B & Weight Lifting
I bought the BC-342 in a surplus shop while I was in college in 1961 and
carried it about two miles (I think) to my dorm room. I recall that
being pretty tiring. Now I have to think carefully about moving it ten
feet.
73,
Maynard
W6PAP
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On 5/2/25 08:44, Maynard Wright, P. E., W6PAP via groups.io wrote: One reason I use, and like, my S-40B is that, at age 82 I can move it
around easily. I have an R-388 that is working fine, and a BC-342 that
has failed. Not hard to fix, probably, but difficult to move to a place
where I can work on it.
73,
Maynard
W6PAP
On 5/2/25 08:09, Paul Christensen via groups.io wrote:
Don,
Same age here.? I’m wrapping up a power transformer replacement on an
HT-37 transmitter. ?Its weight is a good match for the HT-32B.
Each time it required moving during the work process, I had to first
mediate – well, not real meditation in the Hindu sense, but I would
first drink water, take a few deep breaths, close my eyes for a few
seconds, then try my best to lift the transmitter with my legs, not by
back – then hope it didn’t drop on the floor!? These are definitely
transmitters for the well-fit youth.
Paul, W9AC
*From:*[email protected] <[email protected]>
*On
Behalf Of *Don Buska - The Radio Lab Works
*Sent:* Friday, May 2, 2025 10:50 AM
*To:* [email protected]
*Subject:* [HallicraftersRadios] Working on HT-32B & Weight Lifting
I just got done emailing a good friend, about my initial start up work
on the restoration of a HT-32B and how extremely heavy it was for this
old man, I'm 66, to carry it ten feet over to my repair bench.? Having
just completed restoration on the SR-150/SP-150 pair it has been an eye
opener.
From here I highlight quote my earlier email, "I removed the
HT-32B's cabinet to allow proceeding with the restore work.
After cleaning dirt off the lower inside part of the case, in
the kitchen sink, I realized 'gosh this case is kinda heavy'.
Put it on my shipping scale and sure enough it's 17.5 lbs, with
the lid fan
still attached.? So the transmitter guts are a mere 67.5 lbs on their
own - somewhat spoken sarcastically.? Guess what, the SR-150 weights
17.5 lbs! *_Yes, just the cabinet on the HT-32B weights the same as the
whole SR-150 transceiver, less power supply that is._*
Thought the group might find this weight fact amusing.? I will die with
my SX-115 and HT-32B pair, or at least be in a vegetative state, as /I
am not going to be the one dragging this stuff out of my basement
shack/!"
73
Don 9oo
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Re: Working on HT-32B & Weight Lifting
One reason I use, and like, my S-40B is that, at age 82 I can move it
around easily. I have an R-388 that is working fine, and a BC-342 that
has failed. Not hard to fix, probably, but difficult to move to a place
where I can work on it.
73,
Maynard
W6PAP
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On 5/2/25 08:09, Paul Christensen via groups.io wrote: Don,
Same age here.? I’m wrapping up a power transformer replacement on an
HT-37 transmitter. ?Its weight is a good match for the HT-32B.
Each time it required moving during the work process, I had to first
mediate – well, not real meditation in the Hindu sense, but I would
first drink water, take a few deep breaths, close my eyes for a few
seconds, then try my best to lift the transmitter with my legs, not by
back – then hope it didn’t drop on the floor!? These are definitely
transmitters for the well-fit youth.
Paul, W9AC
*From:*[email protected] <[email protected]> *On
Behalf Of *Don Buska - The Radio Lab Works
*Sent:* Friday, May 2, 2025 10:50 AM
*To:* [email protected]
*Subject:* [HallicraftersRadios] Working on HT-32B & Weight Lifting
I just got done emailing a good friend, about my initial start up work
on the restoration of a HT-32B and how extremely heavy it was for this
old man, I'm 66, to carry it ten feet over to my repair bench.? Having
just completed restoration on the SR-150/SP-150 pair it has been an eye
opener.
From here I highlight quote my earlier email, "I removed the HT-32B's cabinet to allow proceeding with the restore work.? After cleaning dirt off the lower inside part of the case, in the kitchen sink, I realized 'gosh this case is kinda heavy'.? Put it on my shipping scale and sure enough it's 17.5 lbs, with the lid fan still attached.? So the transmitter guts are a mere 67.5 lbs on their
own - somewhat spoken sarcastically.? Guess what, the SR-150 weights
17.5 lbs! *_Yes, just the cabinet on the HT-32B weights the same as the
whole SR-150 transceiver, less power supply that is._*
Thought the group might find this weight fact amusing.? I will die with
my SX-115 and HT-32B pair, or at least be in a vegetative state, as /I
am not going to be the one dragging this stuff out of my basement shack/!"
73
Don 9oo
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I have had several contacts for help with problems in the HA-1 T.O. KEYER in the past couple months. So, I wrote a test & repair guide for the HA-1. It is on my website, no cost download @
73
Walt Cates, WD0GOF
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A majority of acceptance is not proof of correctness.
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Re: Working on HT-32B & Weight Lifting
At 82, I call my son when I want to move the P2000.
Walt Cates, WD0GOF
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I just got done emailing a good friend, about my initial start up work on the restoration of a HT-32B and how extremely heavy it was for this old man, I'm 66, to carry it ten feet over to my repair bench.? Having just completed restoration on the SR-150/SP-150
pair it has been an eye opener.
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Don,
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Same age here.? I’m wrapping up a power transformer replacement on an HT-37 transmitter. ?Its weight is a good match for the HT-32B.?
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Each time it required moving during the work process, I had to first mediate – well, not real meditation in the Hindu sense, but I would first drink water, take a few deep breaths,
close my eyes for a few seconds, then try my best to lift the transmitter with my legs, not by back – then hope it didn’t drop on the floor!? These are definitely transmitters for the well-fit youth.? ????
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Paul, W9AC
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of Don Buska - The Radio Lab Works
Sent: Friday, May 2, 2025 10:50 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [HallicraftersRadios] Working on HT-32B & Weight Lifting
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I just got done emailing a good friend, about my initial start up work on the restoration of a HT-32B and how extremely heavy it was for this old man, I'm 66, to carry
it ten feet over to my repair bench.? Having just completed restoration on the SR-150/SP-150 pair it has been an eye opener.
From here I highlight quote my earlier email, "I removed the HT-32B's cabinet to allow proceeding with the restore work.? After cleaning dirt off the lower inside part of the case, in the kitchen sink, I realized 'gosh this case is kinda heavy'.? Put it on
my shipping scale and sure enough it's 17.5 lbs, with the lid fan still attached.? So the transmitter guts are a mere 67.5 lbs on their own - somewhat spoken sarcastically.? Guess what, the SR-150 weights 17.5 lbs!?
Yes, just the cabinet on the HT-32B weights the same as the whole SR-150 transceiver, less power supply that is.
Thought the group might find this weight fact amusing.? I will die with my SX-115 and HT-32B pair, or at least be in a vegetative state, as
I am not going to be the one dragging this stuff out of my basement shack!"
73
Don 9oo
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Working on HT-32B & Weight Lifting
I just got done emailing a
good friend, about my initial start up work on the restoration of
a HT-32B and how extremely heavy it was for this old man, I'm 66,
to carry it ten feet over to my repair bench.? Having just
completed restoration on the SR-150/SP-150 pair it has been an eye
opener.
From here I highlight quote my earlier email, "I removed the HT-32B's cabinet
to allow proceeding with the restore work.? After cleaning dirt
off the lower inside part of the case, in the kitchen sink, I
realized 'gosh this case is kinda heavy'.? Put it on my shipping
scale and sure enough it's 17.5 lbs, with the lid fan still
attached.? So the transmitter guts are a mere 67.5 lbs on their
own - somewhat spoken sarcastically.? Guess what, the SR-150
weights 17.5 lbs!? Yes, just the cabinet on the HT-32B
weights the same as the whole SR-150 transceiver, less power
supply that is.
Thought the group might find this weight fact amusing.? I will die
with my SX-115 and HT-32B pair, or at least be in a vegetative
state, as I am not going to be the one dragging this stuff out
of my basement shack!"
73
Don 9oo
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waltcates
Floyd - K8AC
Anthony W. DePrato
Jim Whartenby
don Root
Paul Christensen
Don Buska - The Radio Lab Works