On Monday, July 18, 2022 at 02:08:21 PM CDT, John Saxon <johnbsaxon@...> wrote:
Howdy Lee:
This is John Saxon, K5ENQ,? now in Dickinson TX.? If memory serves me well (which it frequently does not :-) you purchased a Halli HA-5 from me last fall, and I think I gave (or sold?) to you that Viking II then as well.?? I hope you are doing well, and it sounds like you continue to enjoy the BA projects.? If it wouldn't be too much trouble, I would appreciate a picture of the Viking when you are done.
We now live in an apartment in Dickinson.? No ham radio at the moment.? Got rid of all my BAs.? I do have an old K3, usable but needs some clean-up.? I have also started playing with some dongle SDR receivers.? Antenna is the problem.
Anyhow, wanted to say 'hi' and glad someone is working on the Viking II as it deserves.? Oh FYI, it was given to me, I paid shipping, from a friend in California.? I think that it had been at San Diego State college where he taught.
73,
John K5ENQ
On Monday, July 18, 2022 at 12:58:51 PM CDT, Leland L. Bahr <w5drc@...> wrote:
A Viking II is a good solid built transmitter.? I'm working on
restoring one right now.? A guy gave it to me free but it was
missing a lot of tubes plus the cabinet was not in too good of
shape.? The front panel had a toggle switch in the upper right
hand corner controlling power output.? The transmitter was a high
school transmitter somewhere.? I plugged the hole with Bondo and
epoxy.? I had paint mixed for the cabinet and front panel.? Plan
to airbrush the front panel and spray the cabinet.? The outcome
should make the transmitter look great again.? In the mean time I
am replacing out of tolerance parts and suspected parts.? Once
finished it should perform as new.? I wanted to make this almost
parts rig shine again.? The NC-300 will go well with your Viking
II.? They are built like a tank and are known for their great
sensitivity.? Drift is low and stability great.? Mt friend WA5VGO
loves his Viking 500.? He thinks it is the best all around fairly
high power AM rig out there.? That got me going wanting to
refurbish my nice looking 500. ? Keep us posted on getting your
pair on the air.
Lee, w0vt?
On 7/18/2022 12:37 PM, Dennis
Shubitowski wrote:c
Welcome, Leland. I would love to find a 500 and matching
power supply for my shack. I just picked up a Viking II at
Xenia along with a National NC-300. Both are in very nice
condition!
I have not made my way to Collins gear yet as it is always
so expensive. Maybe one day, but not now.
