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Jeff Tranter
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Добавлен 1 апр 2008
Mostly about antique and classic radios, amateur radio equipment, and electronic test equipment, including products made by Heathkit.
Recent KIM-1 Enhancements to the MAME Emulator
I recently made some improvements to the KIM-1 support in the MAME emulator which I demonstrate in this video.
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The Heathkit VX-1 Electronic Voice Control
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In this video I take a look at the Heathkit VX-1 Electronic Voice Control.
The Heathkit SA-5010 μMatic Memory Keyer
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In this video I take a look at a piece of vintage electronics, the Heathkit SA-5010 Micromatic memory keyer.
The Heathkit AM-1 Antenna Impedance Meter
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In this video I look at a piece of vintage amateur radio test equipment, the Heathkit AM-1 Antenna Impedance Meter.
The Heathkit ET-3200 Digital Design Experimenter
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In this video I take a look at a piece of vintage Heathkit equipment, the ET-3200 Digital Design Experimenter. Links to book: lulu.com: www.lulu.com/shop/jeff-tranter/classic-heathkit-computers-calculators-and-robots/paperback/product-nvvrdnw.html Amazon USA: a.co/d/2j99BIc Amazon Canada: a.co/d/8GFKxaE
The Heathkit GR-151A Portable Transistor Radio
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In this video, I take a look at the Heathkit GR-151A Portable Transistor Radio, an early transistorized radio sold as a kit.
Retrocomputing with MAME
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In this video I demonstrate running emulations of several classic microcomputers using the MAME software. References: www.mamedev.org/
Emulating Homebrew Single-Board Computers with MAME
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In this video, I show three single-board computers that I have built running in emulation under the MAME software. Relevant links: www.mamedev.org certification.oshwa.org/ca000036.html certification.oshwa.org/ca000037.html certification.oshwa.org/ca000040.html searle.x10host.com/6502/Simple6502.html searle.x10host.com/6809/Simple6809.html searle.x10host.com/z80/SimpleZ80.html
Emulating Heathkit Computers with MAME
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In this video, I demonstrate how several Heathkit computer products can run in emulation on a desktop computer using the MAME emulator software. Web links: mamedev.org heathkit.garlanger.com www.lulu.com/shop/jeff-tranter/classic-heathkit-computers-calculators-and-robots/paperback/product-nvvrdnw.html
The Heathkit PT-1500 Darkroom Timer
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In this video I take a look at the Heathkit PT-1500 Darkroom Timer.
A Look At Two Crystal Radios
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In this video I demonstrate two crystal radios I recently picked up, and give some history and technical information on what crystal radios are.
The Heathkit C-3 Condenser Checker
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In this video I take a look at a piece of vintage electronic test equipment, the Heathkit C-3 Condenser Checker.
First Generation Retro Video Game based on the General Instrument AY-3-8500-1 Chip
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In this video I look at a retro video game I built using a chip commonly used in the first generation video games of the early 1970s. Links to design files: github.com/jefftranter/misc/tree/main/VideoGame oshwlab.com/tranter/ball-paddle-video-game
The 6502 Romulator
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The Romulator is a useful debug and development tool. I recently purchased one and tried it out with some of my 6502-based computers. References: 1. bitfixer.com/ 2. github.com/bitfixer/bf-romulator 3. github.com/jefftranter/6502/tree/master/romulator
Mini Tesla Coil Kit Demonstration
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This is a short video demonstrating a little kit I recently built for a mini Tesla coil.
The Allied Radio Shack SX-190 Shortwave Receiver
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The Allied Radio Shack SX-190 Shortwave Receiver
Monarch Butterfly Emerging From Chrysalis
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Monarch Butterfly Emerging From Chrysalis
Radio Restoration: 1950 Roger-Majestic R151
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Radio Restoration: 1950 Roger-Majestic R151
Battery Eliminator Options for Heathkit Vacuum Tube Voltmeters (VTVMs)
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Battery Eliminator Options for Heathkit Vacuum Tube Voltmeters (VTVMs)
Modern Radio Technology Comparison to Tube Radio
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Modern Radio Technology Comparison to Tube Radio
Ohio Scientific Superboard II Replica
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Ohio Scientific Superboard II Replica
Heathkit IM-5225 FET Multimeter - Repair Update
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Heathkit IM-5225 FET Multimeter - Repair Update
The CPUville Z80 Single Board Computer
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The CPUville Z80 Single Board Computer
The Heathkit AR-2 Communications Receiver
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The Heathkit AR-2 Communications Receiver
The Heathkit IG-1271 Function Generator
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The Heathkit IG-1271 Function Generator
Congrats on the new book. It looks awesome.
Can I get the schematic diagram for the EMC 802 as I have one that needs maintenance
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Brilliant . . . Bravo!
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Hi jeff. I use the lattice gal And at work perfectly.
Do these actually work? Or do they make good boat anchors.
july 14 2024 .... still love the videos. nicely done. just the right amount of info.
HEATHKIT were good radios. I remember getting the catalog in mail……and wishing I, a 12 y/o , could afford one.
Where can i buy one.
Complex to use... with two units. I've never seen one.
well done video and lots of good info .
just found 2 at an antique store near me for 65 dollars each , one powered up and had some reception. other untried.
I built one in 1970. It still works! Never had a problem. I also have a Q multiplier for it and that also works. These were awesome kits.
Hi ,jeff i am watching you from rapp(rawatbhata).
That VTVM is a very useful piece of equipment. I have a Heathkit V-7A VTVM, I restored it and it's in excellent condition. I'm using it to align radios, I too am a ham operator. A good VTVM is as useful as a good oscilloscope.
I think the solderless breadboard is the same size as the separate one you showed, minus the snap-on power rails. Visually it looks small, but once you deduct the power rails you have the same number (or very close to) of tie points available.
Excellent idea and very easy to follow explanation!! I have two Heathkit VTVMs models IM-11 and IM-18. will work on them to change to self powered for resistance range.
Harmonic on most band are not a feature but a side effect of a simple or weak design. This problem is cause by too much feedback to allow to cover a wide band.
Great video, thanks from England
Did you ever upload the manual? I just ordered One of these from eBay in unknown condition other than it powers on and could use any information your willing to share!
Yes, you can find it at www.mods.dk/manual.php?brand=heathkit
@@jefftranter thanks that's terrific!
Excelente!
Turn this generator to regenerative receiver.
From inside is sou ugly
lot of car devices had "grandpa of Pi/Arduino, Motolora 68332 microcontroler based on 68020. Do You know what software theryre running on?
My understanding is they were mostly used in PCMs (Power Train Control Modules, see en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powertrain_control_module) which would be proprietary software specific to each car manufacturer and probably not running under an operating system as such.
Dear Jeff, if possible, I would like to receive the Signal Generator Heathkit IG-42 manual in PDF via email Thank you, Fernando - Parnamirim - RN - Brazil..
You can find a copy at the site www.mods.dk/manual.php?brand=heathkit
Your presentation was very informative, I remember the CB Radio craze I was into it Radios, Towers and Mic's. D104 and the "Screaming Eagle" Radio with a set of "MoonRaker's " thanks !
FWIW, back in the late 70s, there were two major chip-makers with "MOS" in their name; MOS Technology and MOSTEK. In my world at the time (electronics/computer engineering) everyone I knew or heard from (including the people at these companies who would answer phone calls) pronounced them as "em-oh-ess technology" and "mahss-tech". At least in my own experience, it has only been in more recent times, when a lot of people who were not in that industry at the time, or where simply too young to have been involved, have come up with different pronunciations. Kinda reminds me of electronic hobbyists these days who say "Jam-ee-co" for Jameco Electronics, because that's what it looks like and they were not around back when that company as called James Electronics and know to call it "Jame-co."
Are there any Transistorized Q multiplier devices?
There is no reason you can't implement a Q multiplier with transistors, but by the 1960s crystal and ceramic IC filters allowed receivers to be more selective and Q-multipliers were no longer popular, so when radios went solid-state they were no longer used.
I built many of their kits . . . test equipment/audio/RC/TV's. My scopes and meters still work after 50 years.The Heath TV's were excellent, I built a 25", 13', and 19' before they were bought by Zenith. When that name went on, the quality went down! Our 27" Zenith came with all the boards and harnesses assembled in Mexico . . . not as fun a project or with the quality components of the Heath sets. On first power up, it kept blowing the circuit breaker. On examining the schematic, I found that the power supply harness was assembled wrong. The Tech at the Heath store said they had a whole production line like that causing much headache!
Very Well presented Video!! Clear and precise explanations. I look forward to other pieces of Ham Radio Equipment you may take the same approach with. THANK YOU!
Can you test it without an oscilloscope?
Yes. The original kit could be tested and aligned with a DC and AC voltmeter, and a frequency counter or a radio.
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Great Video thanks OM 73 KE4EZ
Where is the speaker? Oh wait, that tiny little thing? Dang. I'd rather have the tube version.
The 2024 price for 1940 $34.95 might have been overstated. In 2024 $, this radio would be $745.
You are correct. I miscalculated somehow. Still a lot of money for an AM radio.
Awesome !
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Thanks for that thorough report. I bought my SA-5010 about 40 years ago and it still works perfectly!
Thanks, great video. I have three XR-2 Healthkit radios. My first radio didn't have any knobs. So, I purchased a second one to get some knobs. Then, I made more knobs for the other radio. Afterwards, I saw the third radio at a swap meet for $10.00. I couldn't resist, so now I have three XR-2 radios.
Very good
Great video. This should be a template for tech videos on RUclips. No stupid background music, no waffling about unrelated stuff. Just the facts
Hello, I purchased a board from Scott, all the parts and I am ready to program the chips. The folder pld-wincupl has 3 files. I will only need to use the eta3400.jed file, right?. Will the program wincupl work with the XGecu PRO T48? Thank you!
Yes, you only need the file eta3400.jed and you should be able to directly program it using that file and the software that came with your XGecu PRO T48. The wincupl software would only be used if you wanted to modify the design of the PLD chip for some reason.
Thanks Jeff!
Nice work! I would love to see a tutorial about how you added this functionality to MAME. I am interested in using MAME to emulate a simple vintage embedded system, but was unable to find relevant examples or adequate documentation.
Awesome! I asume having the RS232 interface and a terminal was quite a luxury at the time!
Yes. It was originally meant to to be used with a Teletype, which was more expensive than the KIM-1 at the time.
Wow that's great! How well does MAME handle the 7 segment display? I've played games like "Asteroid" on other emulators and it didn't work well because the simulated display didn't fully emulate multiplexing properly.
It should work. It emulates the hardware at quite a low level.
Another awesome video. Thank you for sharing this info. I love learning about these old kits and you always provide an amazing amount of interesting details.
Why leave the selenium rectifier? isn't that a ticking timebomb?
I would normally replace it with a modern silicon diode and dropping resistor, but I decided to leave it original as this Heathkit is quite rare and I don't plan to use it regularly.
I remember my parents had this exact radio when I was a young kid in the very late 60’s & very early 1970’s! As my dad got the exact radio second hand & got it working & we listened to lots of good tunes through the radio! Man great memories!!🙂🙂