[heathkit] zero beat

[Alan Beck <becka@eastlink.ca>]

OK,

I have a question.

When I was using my DX-60/HR-10 station, I would call someone and then
shift the BFO to match.

The reason for this was that I could barely  hear my VFO in the RX.

The manual states that to operate the receiver, I have to set the AF to
1/4 and use the RF Gain to adjust volume.

However, when I do this, the frequency shifts slightly.

When I key down, I really have a lot of signal that it makes a sort of
ripping sound and peaks out the meter, one side stronger than the other.

So, I go for the peak on the highest side. When I check the small
signal, it is way off frequency.

Anyone have a bullet proof technique to do this one.

BTW, I am using a dow-key relay and muting the RX during full transmit
mode.

Alan