[AMRadio] Boat Anchor Receiver

[Terry Armstrong]

Mark,


Thanks for sending this.  I can tell that many folks have their favorite receivers by the many comment I've received. I currently have an HQ 110A,  So according to Johnny, I have an okay back up receiver.  I would have to agree with him.  It works, but I just would like something that is more sensitive and stable.  I've looked at the Collins lien and fine them a bit expensive for what one gets.


Terry


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-----Original Message-----
From: Mark K3MSB <mark.k3msb at gmail.com>
To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service <amradio at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thu, Dec 1, 2011 1:11 am
Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Boat Anchor Receiver


Terry --

I've also be using a Drake 2-B and 2-BQ for 10M AM since April of this
year.   I concur with Stu W7FE's coments except that the wide filter
position is a little too narrow (3.6 Khz).  For 10M work I've found it to
be a minor problem,  but you may find it to be more of an issue on 40M.
If you're leaning towards hi fidelity audio,  I don't think you'll be
pleased with the 2-B (although it's a very sensitive receiver).

My "mainstay" receiver for AM is an SX-101A.  I've been running that for
over 10 years and find it pleasant to use for CW and AM work; good
selectivity and sensitivity.

John W3JN did a nice writeup about receivers best, and worst, suited for AM
work:

http://amfone.net/ECSound/JNRECS.html

BTW,  why do you require 1 Khz dial read out?

73 Mark K3MSB
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