[Boatanchors] RE: CLASSIC RCVR. SURVEY RESULTS

[Todd Bigelow - PS]

Orrin Bentz wrote:

>>Hello Folks
>>
>>Here are the results of my unofficial, unscientific, adhoc, (your
>>favorites) "Classic Tube Receiver "  survey. 
>>

Nice job, Orrin -

Interesting results, but my intepretation is...the results track pretty 
well with the availability/familiarity of a particular receiver.It would 
certainly give someone a good point of reference for where to start if 
they wanted to build a viable collection of receivers. Some examples 
like the SX-115, NC-400, SX-88, CRM R6A, RA-17 and others just aren't 
available in the numbers of most receivers, or in the average guy's 
price range. Still, they are worth keeping an ear to the ground for any 
leads.

Somewhat surprising to see the 75A-4 at the top since it's a ham 
bands-only receiver, but it does an excellent job in all areas for 
reception. Audio isn't as nice as say, an SX-28 or '62, but it's still 
very acceptable - particularly if you run the 8 kc filter for AM.

If nothing else, it's a shopping list that will keep you busy and broke 
for a while...

73 de Todd/'Boomer'  KA1KAQ