[Drakelist] HP-606B HP-608E
This was on our local swaplist - the E model of 608 has a separate counter output For sale-- HP 608E RF generator, 10 to 480 MHz, $150 or best offer; HP 606B RF generator, 50 kHz to 65 MHz, $125 or best offer; Both generators in very good to excellent condition, checked out and working properly on all bands, with AM modulation capability (internal and external), internal crystal calibrators, AC line cords, RF outputs continuously adjustable from +20 dBm to -110 dBm, modulation meter on the 606B sticks at the bottom end of its scale rather than returning completely to zero, no other problems found, both items can be evaluated using other HP test equipment prior to purchase, no manuals, local pickup only, pictures on the 285 TechConnect Radio Club website at na0tc.org, both items recently donated to the club, all proceeds to support club activities. Bill N0CU 303-679-0117___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] First Rigs - If you could do it all over again, what would your first station be?
I got my Novice in '64 when I was starting the 10th grade. (Seems like a
lot of us started around that time). I had to share my station with my
brother, who got his license at the same time. That made it a little
easier to save up for equipment anyway.
Started with a DX-40 also, with just a few crystals, which seems to have
been pretty common at that time. The receiver was probably worse than
most guys had - a Knight Kit Star Roamer, which was pretty much deaf
above 20 meters, and left much to be desired as far as stability,
sensitivity, and selectivity. I did manage to work quite a few stations
though, mostly on 80 and 40 meters.
The receiver was later upgraded to a Hallicrafters S-85, which was much
better, then an HQ-129X for a short time, which wasn't much of an
improvement. I finally got my hands on a Drake 2B, and that was
infinitely better than any previous receiver. The transmitter was later
upgraded to a Lakeshore Phasemaster IIA (first SSB rig), and then an
HT-37.
Then after getting out of the service, I had an HT-32, then an HT-44,
(both with the 2B). and then a TR-4C. I'm not sure why I didn't hang on
to some of those old rigs. I guess I just got tired of stuff real fast
when I was young. After that, I built a Heath HX-1681, which was a nice
CW-only rig. Then I eventually got the Heath SB-401/301 twins, which I
kept for quite some time, even though it seems like I was always fixing
them. (The SB-401 in particular).
I now have a TS-830S, which is my main rig, along with all the matching
accessories. I also have a T-4X / 2B, which is my vintage SSB station,
and also a Ranger I / NC-300 station, that I mainly use for AM.
As far as doing it over again, I might go with the DX-40, but would
definitely save up to buy a better receiver to start out with. Something
with an RF stage and a little selectivity and stability.
Al, WA2S
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Subject: Re: [Drakelist] First Rigs - If you could do it all over
again,what would your first station be?
When I got my novice ('64) I was 13 and a freshman in high school. I
started with a R55A (mowed lots of yards) and a DX40 (present from dad
for passing the novice). I have a copy of that station today. I have
since gone through the gold dust twins and currently have two S lines,
a supper nice Drake C line, and an R7, R388 along with other stuff
(two complete ARC stations, knight regens, Swan 140 and 240).
But alas, yesterday, my K3 kit arrived and it will replace the broken
FT1000 (probably gonna be a parts unit ... note ... the Drake and
Collins still work and can easily still be fixed ... if needed). If I
started over again in the 60's and I knew what I know today, I would
stay with the DX40 and opt for the 2B/2BQ (had one, mistakenly sold it).
After reading the original post that got this fascinating thread
started, I am going to get off of dead center (after FD) and listen to
the 75S3B and the R4C
(unmodified) to see for my self how they compare. I am primarily a low
band CW op here.
73, Mike WA5POK
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Re: [Drakelist] First Rigs - If you could do it all over again, what would your first station be?
Lots of good stories - I couldn't resist adding mine. I grew up in a poor family, and got my novice license in 1961 - WV2VFV (hows that for a cw call). My first reciever was a Lafayette three tube regen. receiver ($15 was within my Christmas present limit). I saved up for a DX-20 and a couple crystals. I quickly found out that the regen receiver was NOT going to work very well, and managed to upgrade to a used S-20R. When I got my general I built a homebrew pair of 807's - cw only of course. After that I built a QST article transmitter - a pair of 6GJ5's plate modulated, got me on phone (SSB was just starting to take hold in the early sixties). I can still recall the excitement of my first phone contact with Europe (France). I later found a brand new Geloso G-212 (I think) which I bought from Arrow Electronics in Mineola, NY. They had imported the Geloso receiver-transmitter pair with the idea of selling them. These initial two units were as far as they went with the Italians. My next rig was an Heath SB-102 - and I thought I died and went to heaven smile. Always knowing that I was struggling to make the hobby work on a very restricted budget somehow added intrigue to the effort. I learned how to make due with what I had and squeeze every ounce of performance out of meager equipment. Still going strong in the hobby with a K3 with a very good 'ol L-4B at its side. 73, Wayne N1WR (ex WA2VFV, WA1RFI, N1WR/YV5, N1WR/KP4) ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] First Rigs - If you could do it all over again, what would your first station be?
Well, I guess I better chime in with some verbage on this too. I wanted to get my license about 1957, but couldn't find any of the crotchety old hams in the town I grew up that would help!!! I didn't manage to get the theory and code training until the Navy decided I needed it, so I got my Novice ticket in 1972 with the help of my elmer, K6OAC. Vince gave me a DX-35 and R-390 for my first rig. I managed to fry the tranny in the DX-35, replaced that with a TV transformer and used it until I upgraded to a DX-40. Had a few 40m crystals, and a LOT of 15m ones, so I mostly worked 15m. I worked all states except Mississippi on the 15m Novice band, and got my Rag Chewer's Certificate there as well, hi. That R-390 was EXCELLENT for weak signals, but imagine cruising the 15m novice band every time you called CQ with that monster!! I bought a small Mosley 3 element beam, put that up about 35' on a homemade breakover mast, and with it came a Swan 350. I used the DX-40 and the receiver from the Swan for the last few months of my Novice career. My wife has ALWAYS been supportive of my hobby, and as a reward for passing my General class license, she let me order the SB-401/303 pair with the SB-600 and the EV-638 mic that Heathkit sold. I got it together, and with only a couple of wiring errors, I used that set over 10 years. That's when I started buying Drake 4 line twins that had been CB'ed and usually tweaked with the golden screwdriver, and turned up for pennies at hamfests. I got them going again, fixing bad or missing solder joints, re-aligning for the ham bands, and sold them to buy more, hi. Since then I have had more rigs than I like to count, ending up with a shack full. So like most of you here, I have Drake-itus. I have a full TR7 line except the L7, 2 B Lines, 2 C Lines, one L4B, 2B/2BQ and the S line and KWM2A Collins with 30L1, Heaths like I built (that need rebuilding one day) and the SB-104A line designed by our late friend on here Mr. Elliot. So you see, with the modern gear I have, I am covered up and enjoying every minute of it. Great hobby, and you meet the nicest folks on here and the bands. My new thing is trying AM. I am driving this weekend to purchase a nice Viking II for a trasmitter and have several good receivers to choose from for the AM station. One is a 75A2 (needs refurbing) that belonged to Jack Guest, designer/owner of the Hornet antennas of our youth. I knew him here in his hometown, Duncan, OK and wanted one of his rigs. 73 all, Don, WB5HAK ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] HP-606B HP-608E
- Original Message - From: TC Dailey daileyservi...@qwest.net To: Drakelist drakelist@zerobeat.net; hallicraft...@mailman.qth.net; hallicraftersrad...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 6:38 AM Subject: [Drakelist] HP-606B HP-608E This was on our local swaplist - the E model of 608 has a separate counter output For sale-- HP 608E RF generator, 10 to 480 MHz, $150 or best offer; HP 606B RF generator, 50 kHz to 65 MHz, $125 or best offer; Both generators in very good to excellent condition, checked out and working properly on all bands, with AM modulation capability (internal and external), internal crystal calibrators, AC line cords, RF outputs continuously adjustable from +20 dBm to -110 dBm, modulation meter on the 606B sticks at the bottom end of its scale rather than returning completely to zero, no other problems found, both items can be evaluated using other HP test equipment prior to purchase, no manuals, local pickup only, pictures on the 285 TechConnect Radio Club website at na0tc.org, both items recently donated to the club, all proceeds to support club activities. Bill N0CU 303-679-0117 Both the 606-B and 608-E were set up so that an external stabilizer could be attached. I no longer remember the model number for the stabilizer but the catalogues are avaiable at the Agilent site. The 606-B has an additional buffer stage. Either will work as a stand-alone and both are very good generators with very low phase noise. Sometimes sticky meters can be fixed by simply working the zero adjuster but it may be the rear suppor that's sticking. Meters are not too difficult to work on but you need a steady hand. -- Richard Knoppow Los Angeles WB6KBL dickb...@ix.netcom.com ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
