[Boatanchors] Boatanchor receiver

Wed, 11 Feb 2004 13:41:08 -0500

Hi David,

You can still call or e-mail Drake, ask them questions, and get advice.

73, Bruce WA8TNC
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David Harmon wrote:
> Saying that Drake is still in business implies that they are still
> active with amateur radio products....
> They are not.
> 
> The choice of radios really depends on what you want to do with it.
> 
> Regards
> 
> Dave Harmon
> NSRCA 586
> K6XYZ[at]comcast[dot]net
> Torrance, Ca.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected]
> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Bruce Sugarberg
> Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 10:12 AM
> To: W8EJO
> Cc: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Boatanchor receiver
> 
> Hello,
> 
> Get one of the Drakes.
> 
> They are a more modern design, work better, are easily maintained.
> Filters, options, parts, manuals, are readily available, as is
> service - and Drake is still in business.  And, they are a fraction
> of the size and weight of your other choices.  Also, you can get
> a matching transmitter, and a whole station worth of matching
> accessories.
> (Station console, watt meter, antenna tuner, mics, etc.).
> 
> 73, Bruce Sugarberg WA8TNC
> ==========================
> W8EJO wrote:
> 
>>I'm looking for a  reasonably priced boatanchor receiver. I'm
> 
> considering from among the following:
> 
>>Drake 2-B
>>Drake R4-A 
>>Drake R4-B
>>
>>Hammarlund HQ-180A
>>Hammarlund HQ-170A
>>Hammarlund HQ-160
>>
>>Hallicrafters SX-101, MKII or MKIII
>>Hallicrafters SX-100
>>
>>National NC-183D
>>National NC-303
>>National HRO-60
>>
>>It will be the receiver in my AM station & companion to my Johnson
> 
> Valiant. 
> 
>>It must have 160 meter capability.
>>
>>
>>Opinions are welcome from anyone who has operated any of these (or any
> 
> others that you think are as worthy).  
> 
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