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Hi, I've got an old Heathkit AT-1 I've gone through and want to test it.

I also have the Heathkit VF-1 variable frequency oscillator I've re-done. As I understand it, the output of the VFO is to be inputted to the location where the crystal is connected.

The thought occurred to me that I could possibly set the AT-1 to the 10 meter band (it only has band settings for 80, 40, 20 and 10m) and then tune the VCO to 27.1 MHZ and then send some keyed CW (using a really crappy antenna), while keeping total output below 4 watts and only desiring to hear the keyed signal on a CB transceiver located across the room. In this scenario, I'd be transmitting on the CB band at less than 4 watts, a permissible use for CB and at the same time I could determine whether the AT-1 is putting out any RF, since that is my sole desire.

It seems ok to be on CB bands at less than 4 w. But before I do it I thought I'd check on here and see if anyone sees any issues. Once I know it's working OK, then I'd be more comfortable to put it on the air in the HAM bands. Any thoughts appreciated....

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