[AMRadio] Receivers

[Don Merz]

While this is true, I bet Ernie can say this because
he already has an R390 or A or several of them. I
think a 390 is a "basic shack requirement". There may
be reasons to prefer other radios (and I like Ernie's
reasons below). But a vintage ham shack isn't really
complete without an R390 or R390A.

I've tried going without them and it's just not as
much fun. But I can and do live without an SP-600. I
sold mine a couple years ago and haven't missed it.

73, Don Merz, N3RHT


--- k0occ at comcast.net wrote:

> In that class of receivers, I prefer a 51J-4 or
> R-388 over both R-390 and SP-600. You get smooth
> tuning, great calibration accuracy, and a lot easier
> to work on. 
> 
> --
> Ernie, k0occ 
> Atlanta, GA
> 
> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> From: Rick Brashear <rickbras at airmail.net> 
> 
> > I know this may spark a geyser of opinions, but I
> am in need of 
> > assistance. I'm shopping for a new (new to me)
> receiver and I'm mainly 
> > looking at the SP-600 and R-390. I'm sure price
> will play a 
> > considerable role in what I get, but I want to get
> the most bang for my 
> > buck. What's your advice? Would you look at
> others? Are these as 
> > good as they are cracked up to be? Of course, I'm
> talking about tube 
> > type receivers only with AM as their primary mode.
> 
> > 
> > Rick/K5IZ 
> > 
> > 
> >
>
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