[Boatanchors] Receiver WTB

[Vic K2VCO]

WØQFC wrote:

> The HQ-140X is the closest "match" to my Globe Chief 90A and the price is in 
> my range.
> I have always liked Hallicrafters and that also creates a problem with which 
> one to choose, SX-28, SX-99, SX-100 or the SX-111?
> Now, I would appreciate one more thing from the list;
> Which Hallicrafters would YOU pick, based on how good the receiver is for CW 
> and how well you like it overall?

Disclaimer:  What follows is my *personal opinion* based on receivers 
that I have used.  Everyone's mileage may vary.  I'm not interested in 
arguing, this is just what one guy thinks:

Hallicrafters made stylish equipment, but the lower priced units were, 
for the most part, junk.  The SX-99 is very unstable, a small step above 
a BC rx (it has a crystal filter).  The SX-28 is built a little better 
mechanically, but is much older and probably will require more work to 
get it in shape.  The HQ-140X is probably a better choice than either of 
the above.  I haven't used the SX-100 or 111, so I can't comment.

My idea of a good CW receiver is a National HRO.  In addition to good 
mechanical design and construction, it's simple and easy to work on. 
Collins, of course, knew how to build solid receivers, but they are 
expensive.
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73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco