[ARC5] Off Topic, Hallicrafters SX-38

[Leslie Smith]

G'day list members:
I am considering the possibility of acquiring (and using) one of the
early "octal" GP sets, eg Hallicrafters SX-38C.  I will have a minor
role on 80m as an evening "Ham" set, alongside a home-brew SSB
transmitter. 

Can list members comment on the performance of this set on 80m, in terms
of stability, and general "evening" QSO work.  Speaking generally, here
in Australia I could "blaze away" down the middle of the 80m band during
the week and hit not a thing.   Selectivity (generally speaking) won't
be a problem.

I have read various postings from e-ham, that describe the S-38 as "a
horrid little set", to basic but useful.

Thanks,


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