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Heathkit Matching SB-301 SSB Receiver and SB-401 Transmitter in Collector Quality Cosmetic Condition Needs Work

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MPN:
SB-301 / SB-401
Condition:
Used
Shipping:
$115.00 (Fixed Shipping Cost)
  • Vintage Heathkit SB-301 receiver & SB-401 transmitter pair in excellent collector-quality cosmetic condition. Classic 1960s tube HF twins, 80-10m SSB/CW. Receiver has noise, transmitter powers/relays — needs restoration. Great project or parts/collector set. Nationwide shipping available
  • Vintage Heathkit SB-301 receiver & SB-401 transmitter pair in excellent collector-quality cosmetic condition. Classic 1960s tube HF twins, 80-10m SSB/CW. Receiver has noise, transmitter powers/relays — needs restoration. Great project or parts/collector set. Nationwide shipping available
  • Vintage Heathkit SB-301 receiver & SB-401 transmitter pair in excellent collector-quality cosmetic condition. Classic 1960s tube HF twins, 80-10m SSB/CW. Receiver has noise, transmitter powers/relays — needs restoration. Great project or parts/collector set. Nationwide shipping available
  • Vintage Heathkit SB-301 receiver & SB-401 transmitter pair in excellent collector-quality cosmetic condition. Classic 1960s tube HF twins, 80-10m SSB/CW. Receiver has noise, transmitter powers/relays — needs restoration. Great project or parts/collector set. Nationwide shipping available
  • Vintage Heathkit SB-301 receiver & SB-401 transmitter pair in excellent collector-quality cosmetic condition. Classic 1960s tube HF twins, 80-10m SSB/CW. Receiver has noise, transmitter powers/relays — needs restoration. Great project or parts/collector set. Nationwide shipping available
  • Vintage Heathkit SB-301 receiver & SB-401 transmitter pair in excellent collector-quality cosmetic condition. Classic 1960s tube HF twins, 80-10m SSB/CW. Receiver has noise, transmitter powers/relays — needs restoration. Great project or parts/collector set. Nationwide shipping available
  • Vintage Heathkit SB-301 receiver & SB-401 transmitter pair in excellent collector-quality cosmetic condition. Classic 1960s tube HF twins, 80-10m SSB/CW. Receiver has noise, transmitter powers/relays — needs restoration. Great project or parts/collector set. Nationwide shipping available
  • Vintage Heathkit SB-301 receiver & SB-401 transmitter pair in excellent collector-quality cosmetic condition. Classic 1960s tube HF twins, 80-10m SSB/CW. Receiver has noise, transmitter powers/relays — needs restoration. Great project or parts/collector set. Nationwide shipping available
  • Vintage Heathkit SB-301 receiver & SB-401 transmitter pair in excellent collector-quality cosmetic condition. Classic 1960s tube HF twins, 80-10m SSB/CW. Receiver has noise, transmitter powers/relays — needs restoration. Great project or parts/collector set. Nationwide shipping available
  • Vintage Heathkit SB-301 receiver & SB-401 transmitter pair in excellent collector-quality cosmetic condition. Classic 1960s tube HF twins, 80-10m SSB/CW. Receiver has noise, transmitter powers/relays — needs restoration. Great project or parts/collector set. Nationwide shipping available
  • Vintage Heathkit SB-301 receiver & SB-401 transmitter pair in excellent collector-quality cosmetic condition. Classic 1960s tube HF twins, 80-10m SSB/CW. Receiver has noise, transmitter powers/relays — needs restoration. Great project or parts/collector set. Nationwide shipping available
  • Vintage Heathkit SB-301 receiver & SB-401 transmitter pair in excellent collector-quality cosmetic condition. Classic 1960s tube HF twins, 80-10m SSB/CW. Receiver has noise, transmitter powers/relays — needs restoration. Great project or parts/collector set. Nationwide shipping available
  • Vintage Heathkit SB-301 receiver & SB-401 transmitter pair in excellent collector-quality cosmetic condition. Classic 1960s tube HF twins, 80-10m SSB/CW. Receiver has noise, transmitter powers/relays — needs restoration. Great project or parts/collector set. Nationwide shipping available
  • Vintage Heathkit SB-301 receiver & SB-401 transmitter pair in excellent collector-quality cosmetic condition. Classic 1960s tube HF twins, 80-10m SSB/CW. Receiver has noise, transmitter powers/relays — needs restoration. Great project or parts/collector set. Nationwide shipping available
  • Vintage Heathkit SB-301 receiver & SB-401 transmitter pair in excellent collector-quality cosmetic condition. Classic 1960s tube HF twins, 80-10m SSB/CW. Receiver has noise, transmitter powers/relays — needs restoration. Great project or parts/collector set. Nationwide shipping available
  • Vintage Heathkit SB-301 receiver & SB-401 transmitter pair in excellent collector-quality cosmetic condition. Classic 1960s tube HF twins, 80-10m SSB/CW. Receiver has noise, transmitter powers/relays — needs restoration. Great project or parts/collector set. Nationwide shipping available
  • Vintage Heathkit SB-301 receiver & SB-401 transmitter pair in excellent collector-quality cosmetic condition. Classic 1960s tube HF twins, 80-10m SSB/CW. Receiver has noise, transmitter powers/relays — needs restoration. Great project or parts/collector set. Nationwide shipping available
  • Vintage Heathkit SB-301 receiver & SB-401 transmitter pair in excellent collector-quality cosmetic condition. Classic 1960s tube HF twins, 80-10m SSB/CW. Receiver has noise, transmitter powers/relays — needs restoration. Great project or parts/collector set. Nationwide shipping available
  • Vintage Heathkit SB-301 receiver & SB-401 transmitter pair in excellent collector-quality cosmetic condition. Classic 1960s tube HF twins, 80-10m SSB/CW. Receiver has noise, transmitter powers/relays — needs restoration. Great project or parts/collector set. Nationwide shipping available
  • Vintage Heathkit SB-301 receiver & SB-401 transmitter pair in excellent collector-quality cosmetic condition. Classic 1960s tube HF twins, 80-10m SSB/CW. Receiver has noise, transmitter powers/relays — needs restoration. Great project or parts/collector set. Nationwide shipping available
  • Vintage Heathkit SB-301 receiver & SB-401 transmitter pair in excellent collector-quality cosmetic condition. Classic 1960s tube HF twins, 80-10m SSB/CW. Receiver has noise, transmitter powers/relays — needs restoration. Great project or parts/collector set. Nationwide shipping available
  • Vintage Heathkit SB-301 receiver & SB-401 transmitter pair in excellent collector-quality cosmetic condition. Classic 1960s tube HF twins, 80-10m SSB/CW. Receiver has noise, transmitter powers/relays — needs restoration. Great project or parts/collector set. Nationwide shipping available
  • Vintage Heathkit SB-301 receiver & SB-401 transmitter pair in excellent collector-quality cosmetic condition. Classic 1960s tube HF twins, 80-10m SSB/CW. Receiver has noise, transmitter powers/relays — needs restoration. Great project or parts/collector set. Nationwide shipping available
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Heathkit Matching SB-301 SSB Receiver and SB-401 Transmitter in Collector Quality Cosmetic Condition Needs Work

This beautiful transmitter and Receiver set, was purchased about 30 years ago and was part of a large collection that was displayed in a clean dry environment and not used for all this time.

 As you can see by the pictures, They are both in Collector quality cosmetic condition

 I checked them on my bench and the transmitter lights all the tubes and the HV looks good. When placed in the tune position the TX relay clicks but there is no drive or output.

  The receiver also lights all the tubes and the preselector peaks the band noise but it does not receive signals. It is likely an alignment issue of one of the oscillators but I can not say for sure.

 I am selling them as is, as described for parts or repair.

 I have been packing and shipping heavy vintage gear for over 30 years and this item with be packed better than any paid packing service. 

If the shipping cost turns out to be lower than my quote, I will refund the difference.

  The Manuals can be found at the links below:

Heathkit SB-301 Manual

 
Heathkit SB-301 Receiver & SB-401 Transmitter Pair (the "SB Twins")These are classic late-1960s Heathkit hybrid tube/solid-state HF amateur radio separates. The SB-301 is an SSB/CW/AM/RTTY amateur-band receiver (double-conversion superhet), and the SB-401 is its matching SSB/CW transmitter. They were designed to work together in transceiver mode (with interconnect cables) or independently. They cover the 80–10 meter amateur bands in 500 kHz segments.
 
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Key Specifications (Combined Pair)
  • Bands: 3.5–4.0, 7.0–7.5, 14.0–14.5, 21.0–21.5, 28.0–28.5, 28.5–29.0, 29.0–29.5, 29.5–30.0 MHz (SB-301 has extra 15.0–15.5 MHz coverage vs. earlier models).
  • Modes: LSB, USB, CW, AM (receive), SSB & CW (transmit on SB-401).
  • Receiver (SB-301): High sensitivity, crystal lattice filters (optional AM/CW/SSB filters), preselector, S-meter, noise limiter, AGC, product detector. 10 tubes + semiconductors.
  • Transmitter (SB-401): ~180–200W PEP SSB input, ~100–150W output typical; 6146 finals (pair); VOX/PTT; built-in sidetone; crystal or LMO (VFO) control.
  • Power: 117 VAC, ~50–80W receive, higher on transmit.
  • Size (each): Approx. 14.9" W x 6.7" H x 13.4" D, ~17–20 lbs each.
  • Notable: Excellent build quality, matching green cabinets, transceiver cabling for split or locked operation.
     
     

 

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