[AMRadio] Boat Anchor Receiver

[Nick England]

When I was KN4NYW in 1961, a buddy had a Ranger I and Drake 2B
station. I have always thought they made an excellent and handsome
pair - both more compact than a typical Valiant / SX-101 setup that
you might see and both excellent performers.

The HQ-170 & Ranger combo also seems like a good fit price/performance
wise - although I think the NC-300 is a much nicer AM receiver.

I always saw Collins gear as matched pairs (75A-4/KWS-1, 75A-2/32V-2,
75S-1/32S-1) owned by people with really serious extra money to sink
into the hobby - we lusted after them, but only one ham I knew could
afford them.

I started with a Knight Spanmaster and a homebrew 6L6 xmtr - I can't
imagine pairing a Spanmaster or Space Spanner and a Ranger - would be
like putting together a Pinto with a Shelby GT-350.

cheers,
Nick K4NYW

On Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 7:43 PM, Terry Armstrong <odtrainer at aol.com> wrote:
> Thanks Mitch and others. I already have an HQ 110A and want to up grade the receiver the HQ 110 works okay, but not great.  An HQ 170 would be a good match.  I do want it to match pretty closely with the Ranger.  You make  a good point. Was thinking of a 75S1 because I've head a lot of good things about them.  Also considering a National NC 300 if I come cross one at a local hamfest.
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