[Boatanchors] Re: GB> Stability

Fri, 16 Apr 2004 19:32:27 -0500

I also have an SR-150 that I use more or less regularly.  Just for kicks, I
used it while acting as net control of the Alabama Traffic Net a few
quarters ago.  Even the frequency cops with their Pro II's and MP's could
not discern any drift during a 45 minute to 1 hour net.  The receiver in the
150 put my TS570 to shame as well.
73
Jim  [email protected]
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sandy W5TVW" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>;
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Sent: Friday, April 16, 2004 4:45 PM
Subject: [Boatanchors] Re: GB> Stability


> 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
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>
> 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
> |
> |
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