[Boatanchors] BA's 6M and up...

[jeff]

> There are a number of "affordable" VHF and up BA rigs available, 

that's good to hear.  


> 2.  Heathkit had a number of rigs for both 6 and two, though I think
> 'most' of these were AM. 

I remember seeing a Sixer and a Two-er.  Pardon my ignorance, but which
modes are most popular on 6 and up?  FM?

I've been listening with my (non-BA)VHF/UHF scanners and FM seems more
prevalent (although I can't get anything on 6M in any mode).


> 3.  The Hammarlund SP-600 (most models) is a very nice receiver that
> tunes 6 Meters and is a genuine BA at 60-70 lbs.

I'm listening to an SX-140-X now :)


> & The HQ-170.  Hammarlund even sold a version of the HQ-170 that covered
> 6 & 2 with a nuvistor front end.  

did the nuvistors get too hot to handle after a few minutes?  I'd hate
to spoil that experience :)


> 5.  Even Hallicrafters had some receivers covering 6 Meters, my SX-71
> does, though you WOULD NOT want to use it for CW or SSB unless you like
> listening with one hand on the tuning knob! 

Understood (I have an S120).
I realize allocations have changed, but how high do BA's go?  I'm
looking to do 2m, 70cm, and up for now.  Techs can't xmit below 6m. 
Would prefer an xcvr but I don't know what's out there.


> 7.  There are quite a number of Military Surplus rigs that cover VHF and
> UHF.  Many of these can be modified to operate 6, 2 or even 440 in some
> cases.

excellent.

>   To check on these you'd probably do best to subscribe to the
> MilSurplus email reflecor.

will do, thanks.



Thanks Phil!
-jeff