[50mhz] WTB: 6 meter SSB radio for listening rig

[Jonesy W3DHJ]

On Mon, 2 Feb 2009, Carl wrote:

>Something like a Drake R4A or B and an Ameco nuvistor converter wont
>break the bank, take up little room and power and arent phase noise
>generators as a few you mentioned.

I've used a FM-only scanner in the past.  Set it on 50.125 with a loose
squelch and the volume up high-ish.  All I needed was to hear the squelch
tear open to know a new Es opening was afoot (or, that my ham neighbor
down the street was trying to get a hold of me....)
Very inexpensive.

Jonesy
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