[AMRadio] Boat Anchor Receiver

Fri Dec 2 21:44:49 EST 2011

There  are a lot of different  ways to look at RX selection, Terry.  In the end,  look  up what they  cost  when new.  Collins is always  good stuff.  but its the older  ones  that excell for AM.  R-388, 75A1 and A2.
Also R-390 and R-390A.  National  is  number 2, but there are a lot of older  models which will  work for  your vintage  station.  i  had  a large collection of these.  Most are now gone.  i  have a  few  choice ones left.  NC-100, NC-240D, NC-300.  The 300 has 2kc resolution.  When
you  have a 300 in  good working order,  its as sensitive as anything 
out there.  It  runs  cool, except  for the rectifier.  I  have  never  recapped this radio-  never  had to.   Hammarlunds are  pretty  good,  but not as good of design,  but they have  pretty  good audio.  Not real good on higher bands. [stability  and sensitivity].  Its  all about   how much cash  will you  part  with?  73 Russ.

--- On Fri, 12/2/11, 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: Friday, December 2, 2011, 9:25 PM
> 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
> 
> odtrainer at aol.com
> Cell 734-778-3008
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> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: wb3fau <wb3fau at att.net>
> To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service <amradio at mailman.qth.net>
> 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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