My multimeter. I got it from a teacher, who got it from radioshack a long time ago. I don't think the shack sells them anymore, though... Very nice analog multimeter.
My old Heathkit AR-1500 receiver. Not quite state of the art now, but it still powers my computer speakers. 35 years continuous use with only 2 rebuilds.
My multimeter. I got it from a teacher, who got it from radioshack a long time ago. I don't think the shack sells them anymore, though... Very nice analog multimeter.
That would have to be my first Heathkit, a FET-front-end analog meter. Worked great. I eventually sold it to a friend to purchase my first digital meter. The next kit from them was a dud, but I'll save that for the 'worst kit' thread...
Nice rig. I studied the documentation and the support forum for that kit for quite awhile several years ago. It really is a first class design that performs as well and in many cases better then the best of breed in ham radio. However ham radio is handicapped here as antenna restrictions keep one from getting the most from such a fine rig.
I build so many nice kits from heath-kit and knight-kit is the late 50s to early 70s that it's hard to remember which I enjoyed the most.
While we don't have the big dominate kit manufactures anymore, I do think there is a larger selection and better diversity for DIY and kit builders today. The web has changed everything for this hobby and of course the tech is so much more powerful and cost effective in real dollars that these really are the good old days, today