[Boatanchors] National NCX-3

[James M. Walker]

Well Ah,
I can't say I have used one YET. However I currently own four of the
EICO
753 transceivers that these are similar to. It took a bit to get them
all
working properly, as per the manual for them. However once they were all
aligned I had no problems using them on 80-40-20 meters, both in a
mobile
and fixed environment.

On CW they actually put out close to 175 watts, on SSB the stations I
talked
with said it sounded like the Kenwood TS430 type rig. They were amazed
when I told them it was a tube type rig.

One important caveaut is on 80 and 40 the ssb is on lower and not
switch-
able, and on 20 it is upper and not switchable. Again however, on CW
from
the mobile the rig performed great. Having the matching power supplies
is
a plus if you decide to get the rig.

I have been considering getting the NCX-3 setup to have for a comparison
rig. I really like my 753s and before anyone chimes in NO they don't
drift.
Jim
WB2FCN
http://eshop1.chem.buffalo.edu 


AI2Q wrote:
> 
> The rig also uses a 7360 sheet-beam deflection tube in the balanced
> modulator. They are a tad rare (although if you need one, let me know).
> 
> I used one at the W2GLO club station for quite a while. Had fun with it, in
> spite of its limiations as a vintage rig.
> 
> Vy 73, AI2Q, Alex in Maine
> http://users.adelphia.net/~alexmm/ai2q.htm
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: fkamp at comcast.net
> To: RKofler at aol.com
> Cc: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
> Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2005 9:03 AM
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] National NCX-3
> 
> RKofler at aol.com wrote:
> >
> > I have a chance to purchase a National NCX-3 transceiver and matching
> > power
> > supply. Has anyone here used one? If so, is it a worthwhile project? If
> > anyone
> > has an opinion, please respond.
> >
> 
> Worthwhile project?  I guess that depends on the
> purchase price, condition, and how useful you find
> a three band, 120watt pep transceiver.
> 
> It is a good looking rig but you might regret
> owning a radio that only covers 80, 40, and 20
> meters.
> 
> If the price is right and the condition is good,
> it would make a nice rig for someone who does not
> have any other equipment.  However, if you already
> have a rig that works, covers more bands, and has
> comperable performance, the NCX-3 may end up just
> taking up space.\
> 
> Regards,
> Frank Kamp
> K5DKZ
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