[AMRadio] Boat Anchor Receiver

Fri Dec 2 21:47:19 EST 2011

You could get to be like a lot of us,  i  have a basement full of this old stuff.  A few receivers  is a good idea.  This way,  you  can decide which you like  best.  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
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----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
> > Banjo, guitar, bass, mandolin, dobro lessons. 
> > recording studio.
> > cyaffeyNO_SPAM at gmail.com
> > 
> > 614 268 6353, Columbus OH
> > http://www.carl-yaffey.com
> > http://www.grassahol.com
> > 
> >
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