NC-303 revitalization

[K4RT]

Tom,

How's your new shack working out?  Any new photos?

73,
Brad

[k7mdo]

Well, as many would have predicted it is too small in size but that is good in that it has restricted my accumulation of things "radio".

Easy to heat and not too hot in the summer.

Great location for antennas.

Now assembling my first tower... 35' is all but... it was essentially free!

One of the best additions was a lot of AC power outlets.  Three separate circuits of 120 plus one 230.

Roll around easy chair and a folding metal one for company...

It doesn't get any better!!

73's. Tom

[wa1knx]

Tom,
       Great buy on that NC-303!   I've had one since the 80's, and it fast became my receiver of
choice for AM!   I modified it with a solid state audio amp chip, LM386 I think it was. super audio,
and added a scope tap on the IF.  Allowed me to give critical signal reports.  I left it back in new
england but with friends help its here with me in AZ.  it took a spill, and has some damage but I
will get it going when the bench is clear.  You'll be happy with that in your collection!

Deano

[k7mdo]

Yes, the receiver is the best one I have come across, in particular for its stability and AM fidelity.

The only thing that I am not too sure about in my operation of it is the depth of its "notch" filter.  I did not remove and open the "box" as it looked like it would require complete removal of the front panel and so I have left it for now.  However, the depth of the notch is just not very great.  It is noticeable but the skirt depth is pretty wide.  Maybe this is normal "or" maybe I will need to dig further into the restoration of that section of the receiver.  That aside, since I am doing AM mostly with it, it makes no difference.

Tom

[KD6VXI]

I think the distance and thus shipping might make that a bit of a problem.  However, it can't hurt to ask.

73, Tom

Sorry,  OM.   Just heard back,  it already found a new home.

The new owner is also a good guy.   I had put a request on my Facebook page about a year and a half ago about needing a couple big caps.   A couple showed up about a week later,  gratis,  from the owner of the amp.   I didn't even know who the guy was at the time,  but he saw the post through our mutual friend.   So,  at least a true ham has it.

Cliff sent a pic of it set up on his 180 lb station operating position.   

--Shane
KD6VXI