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Mike Osc AM radio transmitter?
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Ok, so I am full of projects over the last month or so, and this guy is another attempt at something different. An Ebay find while bidding (and losing Icon_neutral ) on a Heathkit AM transmitter. This one was a lot less $$$. I am guessing made in 1953, judging from the markings on the box. It has 2 tubes, 1L4 and 1R5. Both test good. I am sure this is not a powerhouse, but something to play with. What I don't like is that this is a live chassis set. I will put a polarized plug on it to help. I make a cabinet for it if I like the way it works. If not, I may use it for parts to make something else.

I have started the recap. My main question is about the selenium rectifier replacement. I think I recall that if this is replaced with a diode that a resistor must be put in series. Any suggestions? Or maybe this is one area that a little more voltage may be beneficial (with new caps of course)? No schematic. No brand. Nothing. Any help appreciated. 
   
   
   
   

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Tim

Jesus cried out and said, "Whoever believes in me , believes not in me but in him who sent me" John 12:44


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Mike Osc AM radio transmitter? - by TV MAN - 01-29-2018, 05:57 PM
RE: Mike Osc AM radio transmitter? - by Arran - 01-30-2018, 04:52 AM
RE: Mike Osc AM radio transmitter? - by David - 02-01-2018, 09:29 AM
RE: Mike Osc AM radio transmitter? - by TV MAN - 02-01-2018, 03:03 PM
RE: Mike Osc AM radio transmitter? - by Arran - 02-01-2018, 10:04 PM
RE: Mike Osc AM radio transmitter? - by TV MAN - 02-15-2018, 11:35 AM
RE: Mike Osc AM radio transmitter? - by TV MAN - 02-15-2018, 11:55 AM
RE: Mike Osc AM radio transmitter? - by TV MAN - 02-15-2018, 10:43 PM
RE: Mike Osc AM radio transmitter? - by TV MAN - 02-17-2018, 06:37 PM
RE: Mike Osc AM radio transmitter? - by 35Z5 - 02-23-2018, 11:03 AM
RE: Mike Osc AM radio transmitter? - by TV MAN - 02-23-2018, 07:37 PM
RE: Mike Osc AM radio transmitter? - by 35Z5 - 02-23-2018, 09:28 PM
RE: Mike Osc AM radio transmitter? - by TV MAN - 02-24-2018, 02:05 PM
RE: Mike Osc AM radio transmitter? - by TV MAN - 02-24-2018, 06:01 PM



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