[Boatanchors] What VLF/LF Boatanchors are "affordable"

BSugarberg bsugarberg at core.com
Wed Aug 10 00:46:15 EDT 2005


Hi Phil,

WW2 military VLF/LF receivers, and commercial marine VLF/LF receivers, hold 
  little interest for most collectors, and are available for as little as
$50 - $100.

73, Bruce WA8TNC
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Philip Atchley wrote:

> Hello,
> 
> Now that I've got "most" of the goals I set for my "keeper station" in 
> place (except for a "modern" digital receiver) further down the road I'm 
> considering adding a VLF/LF BOATANCHOR to the modest collection (future 
> expectations). I'm trying to "plan ahead".
> 
> I'm aware of the Collins R-389 and the Hammarlund SP-600VLF.  However, 
> being relatively rare they are both VERY expensive and will remain out 
> of my reach indefinitely!
> 
> What are some other makes/models that I should consider, and which won't 
>  break the bank (always an important consideration here)?
> 
> 
> 73 de Phil  KO6BB
> My DXing tools (RECEIVERS):
>    Hammarlund SP-600 (Circa 1952)
>    Heathkit Mohican  (Circa 1962)
>    Icom IC-751  (Circa 1986)
>    Grundig S350 (Circa 2004)
> 
> THE BEACONEER'S LAIR:  http://www.geocities.com/ko6bb/
> QSL GALLERY: http://photobucket.com/albums/y123/KO6BB/
> Merced, Central California,    37.3N  120.48W  CM97sh



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