The Heathkit Company has been out of business for quite a while now, but many hams are still using Heath gear. As I’ve noted in an earlier blog entry, I recently resurrected a Heathkit keyer, which has been working like a champ ever since. I also have a Heathkit Triple Output DC Power Supply that I use when playing around with circuits.
I guess I’m not the only one still playing with Heathkits, as I just stumbled upon The Heathkit Shop. This website has all kinds of free information including a nice page full of links to information on the Heath Co. and their ham radio gear as well as repair guides for the HW-8 QRP transceiver, HP-23 high voltage power supply, HM-102 HF watt meter, HWA-202 Power Supply, HD-1410 Electronic Keyer, and HW-202 Two Meter Transceiver.
They also sell a few products, including a replacement PC board for the HP-23 power supply, a replacement display board for the SB104, and a coffee mug with the Heathkit logo. They also have just published a new edition of the HW-8 Handbook, which is a compendium of information on the HW-7, HW-8, and HW-9 transceivers. The book has all of the factory service updates as well as articles on troubleshooting and modifying these rigs.
All in all, it’s a very cool site.
ea2afv says
need manual and squematic to heathkit hd 1410
Dan KB6NU says
You can find a schematic for the HD-1410 at http://www.tech-systems-labs.com/schematic/HD-1410.pdf.
Andrew Marr says
I have an un-assembled Heathkit HD 1410 that I purchased in May of 82. I never did get around to building it, and was wondering if it is worth anything?
Dan KB6NU says
Well, it’s not worth a fortune, but I’d guess you could get $100 for it.
Brad Wright says
Andrew, if you still have the HD 1410 I’d like to talk to you. My dad built one of those back in the ’70’s, and I’m trying to construct a facsimile of his ham shack.
73
Brad