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Heathkit SA A Deluxe Antenna Tuner (+ Parts + Schem.) (manual)
It ain’t a gonna happen now! First mznual tackle the Also the antenna switch on the Heathkit feels and sounds like an industrial grade clunk, but the clicker on the Palstar feels tight and works fine.
Although I do prefer the crank knob on the Palstar roller inductor compared to plain old round knob on the Heathkit, perhaps the Heathkit could be easily modified to include a crank knob too. Ueathkit should bring it back This model was more difficult to build than the SA Have had about 4 of these over the years and they all work well.
These internal meters are just as good as the readings taken on an external Bird meter. I suspect after the lighting mod is done, the tuner will appear to look like another rig or amplifier sitting in the shack. I wanted something robust, and functional, and when I saw one of these on eBay, I remembered fixing one of these that arced from the cap to the balun, and spit some fire at me. I thought the best tunner I have ever owned was the dentron mt until I have used this one.
You should never do that. I had put a band switch in the sb a few months ago and didn’t use the new shaft only pulled the wafers and put on my unit to simplify the installation. I replaced the hardware with standard computer case screws and torqued them down with a Philipscareful though, or the brass couplings may strip out.
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The roller inductor could benefit from a faster tuning knob, but the manual has approximate setting for each band range, so just set that quickly and then fine tweak if needed. I find doing this maintenance to any tuner can reduce friction and serves to achieve smoother roller inductor operation. Pitting on a roller such as this is usually caused by the operator “adjusting” the roller with high power applied.
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I was really pleased with the job the builder did on this tuner. Click on the small pix for larger Pictures. Like the this SAA also is a simple “T-match” tuner, but it has switched antenna inputs and has a self-contained “RF power detector” in the rear box. However, there is a repair, it just takes a little work. This tuner is exceptionally well designed, and uses surprisingly high quality components.
I bought the unit with the band switch out from a local ham. The meters are quite accurate. The cross hair “MFJ style” meter is not to my liking and the smaller numbers can sometimes appear confusing and harder to read. Lighting could be installed above both hsathkit, and to provide inductor counter lighting.
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Therefore, the lack of any electronic circuit boards inside makes the Heathkit more bullet proof in my estimation. Then I received an offer from the XYL of a friend that passed away. You will do well, if you undertake projects such as this, to obtain the original manual. But after using the round Heathkit knob, I find it actually provides for a very smooth precision feel and operation similar to a VFO knob.
I use it with my SB routinely, and it’s a real pleasure to use They don’t stick in any spots or bind and turn majual smoothly. It’s probably the last antenna tuner you will ever own. Also looks factory and you wont no it unless your very knowledgable on these units.
If sa-20600a visited this site before you know that one of my favorite pastimes is rebuilding old ham gear. The “red object” in the foreground is what Heath supplied to put nuts in tight places. Anything less is a steal unless major arcing or component failure has occurred.
The Palstar CV is ,anual expensive than all my other tuners, but yet it lacks a dual meter display as seen on the Heathkit. After that, it is merely reinstalling it in the tuner, and doing the same for the input capacitor.
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However, the dual meters on the Heathkit are very clear and easy to see.
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It had to be epoxied back in before the project continued. This thing is based on the original “Ultimate Matchbox”, and the description is spot on – sucker will load up a coathanger. I think you will enjoy the process. I made up a chart to keep nearby and can quickly tune it on another band if I want. Hope this helps someone and I can honestly say the same for this as I said on my sb,your not getting mine. In a matter mahual 6 months, have worked many countries and all states.
The round push buttons on the Palstar has an MFJ look and geathkit to them. To get hexthkit the roller requires some “disassembling. These units are just superbly laid out, top quality materials used and should last for years.