NYC shack

K2QI · #1 (**permalink**) 08-01-2009, 02:11 AM

It's a bit of a mess...

Main rig is a kit-built Elecraft K3. Linear is an SB-220.

And a quick pic of the SB-220 during its overhaul:

KC2OBW · #2 (**permalink**) 08-01-2009, 02:14 AM

that is a huge amp..what are the specs on it?

K2QI · #3 (**permalink**) 08-01-2009, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by KC2OBW

that is a huge amp..what are the specs on it?

Two Eimac 3-500z triodes; HV is anywhere from 2.5kV to 3kV nominal. Amp will push out 1200w PEP with 100w drive.

I recently replaced all the mica caps, metering board diodes, and parasitic suppressors.

KC2OBW · #4 (**permalink**) 08-01-2009, 02:21 AM

ahh ok..are you ever on the KQ2H system?

K2QI · #5 (**permalink**) 08-01-2009, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by KC2OBW

ahh ok..are you ever on the KQ2H system?

Sometimes. When I do get on UHF, it's mostly on Howie's machine (WB2HWW). I can probably talk to you tomorrow. I have to go to the 4U1UN shack to check the antennas tomorrow; I'll bring one of the HTs.

KC2OBW · #6 (**permalink**) 08-01-2009, 02:26 AM

got ya..can't hit Howies machine from where I am.

K2QI · #7 (**permalink**) 08-01-2009, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by KC2OBW

got ya..can't hit Howies machine from where I am.

I'll look you up on KQ2H tomorrow.

WZ1 · #8 (**permalink**) 08-01-2009, 08:41 AM

Given the prices of real estate and rent in NYC I would say you should charge rent to the radio gear as it must be taking up at least 500$ worth of monthly space.

K2QI · #9 (**permalink**) 08-01-2009, 09:57 AM

Amateur radio isn't a cheap hobby, that's for sure...

firetaz834 · #10 (**permalink**) 08-01-2009, 11:21 AM

If that is a bit of a mess, I would take it anyday of the week. Looks very sweet.

emd001 · #11 (**permalink**) 08-01-2009, 12:15 PM

mess it is not. awesome it is. Ive been wanting to build a kit radio but not sure where to start.

andy404ns · #12 (**permalink**) 08-01-2009, 12:32 PM

Yeah I think the people that call their shacks messy have either a) never visited another shack or b) have done absolutely no browsing on this forum.

Great shack by the way!

N8DRC · #13 (**permalink**) 08-01-2009, 02:17 PM

Very nice shack my friend, what antenna's do you use?

K2QI · #14 (**permalink**) 08-01-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by N8DRC

Very nice shack my friend, what antenna's do you use?

Antenna being used now is a Tarheel 100A; it'll handle the legal limit. I also have a Buddipole, MP-1, and a bunch of Hamsticks.

hippieman556 · #15 (**permalink**) 08-05-2009, 06:10 PM

what a nice setup

tactcom42 · #16 (**permalink**) 08-05-2009, 08:08 PM

Great shack and that heathkit green never gets old!!!!!

Just gotta love that heathkit stuff.and that amp is one clean amp inside.looks new

gewecke · #17 (**permalink**) 08-05-2009, 08:15 PM

I miss to look (drool) at those old heatkit and knight catalogs!
My first heathkit was a 6m. benton harbor "lunch box"!
N9ZAS.

dougw65 · #18 (**permalink**) 08-05-2009, 11:49 PM

nice set up! and yeah--I agree that the heathkit stuff is awesome..... I'm thinking of getting an amp but worried about rfi to neighbors etc-- any probs with that?

73 AA0DW

K2QI · #19 (**permalink**) 08-13-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dougw65

nice set up! and yeah--I agree that the heathkit stuff is awesome..... I'm thinking of getting an amp but worried about rfi to neighbors etc-- any probs with that?

73 AA0DW

So far, fortunately no RFI complaints. This even with the amp pushing out 1200w. BTW, I'm thinking of selling the amp and replacing it with an SPE Expert 1kW solid state amp.