[AMRadio] Boat Anchor Receiver
Terry Armstrong
odtrainer at aol.com
Fri Dec 2 22:11:23 EST 2011
Russ,
Thanks Again!
The 75A2 would be perfect, but the fellows who ownthem sure think highly of them. I even thought about a 75 S-1. ButI like the idea of having a receiver from the same era as the Ranger.
You might let me know via my e-mail, odtrainer at aol.com, what you want for the NC300.
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 4:45 pm
Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Boat Anchor Receiver
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
>
>
>
>
> -----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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