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

[James M. Walker]

Well,
I don't have a 312B but I have used the Sierra Research version
and when the chance came along I purchased surplus a HP-3586B
for 35.00, the fuse to the temp comp oven had fallen out, I put it
back in and the thing has been running great for four years now!

Jim
WB2FCN
http://eshop1.chem.buffalo.edu

----- Original Message -----
From: "Tony Martin W4FOA" <w4foa at comcast.net>
To: "Keith Densmore" <densmore at idirect.com>
Cc: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 1:46 PM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] What VLF/LF Boatanchors are "affordable"


> Hi Keith,
> I'm not sure where my HP-312B Selective Volt/Level Meter falls in the line
> of desirable VLF/LF boatanchors but I've enjoyed my 312B for a few years
> now...in the winter when the static levels are less, hi.  Just curious if
> any others out there following this thread use the HP312B?
>
> I believe I paid a little less than $200 shipped for mine.
>
> 73
> Tony, W4FOA
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Keith Densmore" <densmore at idirect.com>
> Cc: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 10:09 AM
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] What VLF/LF Boatanchors are "affordable"
>
>
> >
> > FWIW
> >
> > I enjoy the SRR-11, usually available for about 200.00. Beautiful
> > projection
> > readout and lots of selectivity and dual conversion.
> >
> > The cheap way to go is to build or buy a VLF converter for what you
> > have--just an oscillator and mixer.
> >
> > Although a boatanchor by weight, but not by design is the HP Selective
> > Level
> > Meter 3586. The ultimate VLF (and HF)  receiver, reads down to 1/10 of a
> > cycle--120 dbm sensitivity and it goes down to 50 cycles--you can listen
> > to
> > natural VLF,  and  Alpha/Omega. Available  for under 200.00 . 17 Grand
> > New.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Keith, VE3TS
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Todd, KA1KAQ" <ka1kaq at gmail.com>
> > To: "Philip Atchley" <beaconeer at sbcglobal.net>
> > Cc: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 9:24 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] What VLF/LF Boatanchors are "affordable"
> >
> >
> > Phil -
> >
> > The Navy RAK receivers are around and usually cheap. Separate power
> > supply, weird antenna connector and so on. Barry the Hauser has the
> > market almost cornered on them last I knew, so he'd be a good one to
> > ask. Ken Gordon is also quite knowledegable about the circuit and has
> > been helping me to locate a RAL-8 to go with my RAK-8. He also has (or
> > had, last I knew) a few units to move.
> >
> > Even if you do get a good deal on one ($50-$100), expect to pay a bit
> > for shipping if not local. They are in the 'original boatanchor'
> > category.
> >
> > 73 de Todd/'Boomer'  KA1KAQ
> >
> > On 8/9/05, Philip Atchley <beaconeer at sbcglobal.net> 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".
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