[ARC5] MN-26H MN-26Y

[Hubert Miller]

I wonder if any reader here has actually tried out one of the MN-26 variants that tuned the low HF band.
What got me thinking again about the MN-26 was, sorting some manuals last night I found a Bendix company publication 
on modifying the MN-26H to MN-26HB. This receiver has an HF band, something like 2.9 - 6 MHz. The Bendix lit says you
could advantageously use this receiver for both navigation and comms, but I am confident in saying I don't think any user
actually used the MN-26 for comms. Many years ago, looking thru the G&G catalog, I saw the MN-26Y offered, and thought
it would be interesting to have it working on the HF band. I was big into SWLing at the time. Of course, it's not so practical
for home listening, as you need a remote tuning cable, and a place to fasten down the control box. 
-Hue Miller