[AMRadio] Boat Anchor Receiver

Fri Dec 2 21:25:19 EST 2011

Thanks Russ,

I am going to a local hamfest Sunday.  I think the main thing I have learn is that it's important not to rush into a decision and be open to different kinds of receivers.  I almost locked into getting a Collins, but the cost kept me in check.  As more an more hamfest show up in the Detroit and Toledo areas I'll start checking them out. I know there are plenty around.  Just have to watch out for them.  I had a ball at Dayton last summer, but I think you are right about checking out the the local scene.

The only receivers I have owned over the years where Hallicrafters, RME, & Hammarlund.  I had a friend who had a National NC 300 when I was in college and it was a nice receiver.

Terry

Terry R. Armstrong
2445 Riverside Dr. #302
Trenton, MI 48183

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-----Original Message-----
From: wb3fau <wb3fau at att.net>
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Sent: Fri, Dec 2, 2011 10:44 am
Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Boat Anchor Receiver

OK Terry,  stuff pretty well  covered already.  I  guess it depends on  how good 
a BA receiver  you  want.  1KC resolution will cost more money.
i  agree  with  what  most of what the guys say.  A R390A or better yet, a  R390 
or a  R388 would  be nice, but these now command  more  money  than ever.  A 
National NC-300 is a  good prospect as well.  Probably  a bit less expensive.  
You can get good   deals if you stay away from  big 
hamfest  and Epay.  Good luck and have fun...Russ.

--- On Wed, 11/30/11, Terry Armstrong <odtrainer at aol.com> wrote:

> From: Terry Armstrong <odtrainer at aol.com>
> Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Boat Anchor Receiver
> To: amradio at mailman.qth.net
> Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2011, 5:19 PM
> 
> Mel, Eddy & Carl,
>  
> Thanks for your responses.This is a nice variety of
> receivers to consider. I'll keep looking around atvarious
> Michigan and Ohio hamfest and see what I find.  I was
> determinedto get the Ranger at Dayton last year & it is
> just what I wanted. I am not as committedto a particular
> receiver – mainly concerned with price, ease of repair,
> and a1-KHz dial read-out.
>  
> Thanks for you input.
>  
> Terry
> K0IEO
>  
> 
> Terry R. Armstrong
> 2445 Riverside Dr. #302
> Trenton, MI 48183
> 
> odtrainer at aol.com
> Office 734-301-3011
> Cell 734-778-3008
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Carl Yaffey <yaff at columbus.rr.com>
> To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service <amradio at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Wed, Nov 30, 2011 11:39 am
> Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Boat Anchor Receiver
> 
> 
> Go for a Hammarlund HQ-140X
> 
> On Nov 30, 2011, at 4:17 PM, Terry Armstrong wrote:
> 
> > Looking for a good Classic receiver to go with my
> Ranger 1. Anyone have a good 
> idea about a receiver that would match up nicely with my
> Ranger 1.  I have found 
> several Collins receivers on the market, but they want more
> than my budget can 
> stand.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> 
> Carl Yaffey  K8NU
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