[Boatanchors] Re: GB> Stability

Fri, 16 Apr 2004 16:45:19 -0500

I used an SR-150 for quite a while.  Sold it some time ago.
It was even usable on PSK31, although if ANY mode reveals
drift, it will be PSK31!!!  I always thought my SR-150 was pretty 
stable once warmed up on SSB or CW, but the frequency 
tolerances of PSK31 are (short term stability) "bug" the 
SR-150.  Ditto on the SR-400 as well.
I have never tried PSK31 on the Drake "4 line" I have at
present.  Use the old ICOM 735 rice box on that mode.

73,
Sandy W5TVW
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Sent: Friday, April 16, 2004 3:19 PM
Subject: GB> Stability

| After reading the mail on all the good inputs on what you guys feel is
| the best boatanchor receiver, I get the impression that Hallicrafters
| (and maybe some Hammarlund ) rigs are less stable than others.
| 
| I have had three Hallicrafters rigs.  S-85, s-40b, and SR-150.  The only
| one that I thought was a little drifty was the SR-150.  Probably because
| I did not try to use the s-85 and s-40b on rtty.
| 
| I did use the SR-150 on rtty and often found the need to tweak the
| dial.  Still, it did work at 170 shift and there were not many
| complaints from receiving stations regarding drift.  However, I have not
| had any complaints from anyone concerning drift when I used the same
| mode with other equipment (Drake C-line, and Omni-C).
| 
| So, is it just me or are some of the lower end Hallicrafters rigs
| driftier than other rigs?
| 
| Regards,
| Frank Kamp
| 
| 