[Boatanchors] Talk to me about National NC-188

[Philip Atchley]

Hi,

I 'may' have a line on a National NC-188 receiver in nice condition.

Here's what I know about it.
1.  General Coverage .53-40MC, 9 tubes.
2.  Single Conversion 455KC IF (and it's drawbacks).
3.  Fixed selectivity (I.E. No Xtal Filter, notch filter etc).

QUESTIONS:
1.  Do these sets make a fairly decent SWL set within their selectivity/Image 
response limits)?
2.  Is the tuning smooth and easy and AM stability pretty decent?
3.  Finally, Are they a "Keeper" if you wanted "ONE" modest boatanchor to 
augment more modern gear?

73 de Phil,  KO6BB
991 Different NDB's heard to date.

http://www.geocities.com/ko6bb/
Merced, Central California, 37.3N  120.48W  CM97sh