description Heathkit SB-1400 Overview
The Heath SB-1400 is an HF amateur-radio transceiver sold by Heath under the Heathkit name. Unlike the company's traditional kit-built equipment, this model was factory assembled and is documented as being based on the Yaesu FT-747GX, with Heath branding and related changes. It is an all-mode radio intended for licensed amateur operators working on high-frequency bands. The model is of interest to collectors and radio historians because it represents a late Heath transceiver design rather than a conventional construction kit.
help Heathkit SB-1400 FAQ
Was the Heathkit SB-1400 actually sold as a kit?
No. Unlike many Heathkit products, the SB-1400 was factory assembled rather than intended for home construction.
What radio was the Heath SB-1400 based on?
The SB-1400 is documented as being based on the Yaesu FT-747GX. Heath added its own branding and related changes to the design.
What kind of radio is the SB-1400?
It is an HF amateur-radio transceiver. That means it combines a transmitter and receiver for operation on the high-frequency amateur bands.
How does the SB-1400 differ from traditional Heathkit equipment?
Its main difference is that it arrived factory assembled. Traditional Heathkit equipment was usually sold for the buyer to build from supplied components.
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