[Boatanchors] Re: NC-400

[Michael OBrien]

I'm certainly not going to claim superiority of the NC-400 over the R-390A! Not even equality. But I must say that I've been pleasantly surprised by my NC-400.

I acquired mine several years ago simply because of its novelty. Mine is one of the apparent few that weren't acquired new by the FBI and rack-mounted back when J. Edgar's outfit maintained an HF net. Mine came with factory cabinet and had seen light service in a private individual's shack.

It saw even lighter service in my shack at first, until a couple of my favorite general-coverage receivers were benched with problems. I hooked up the NC-400 and was surprised to find that it's a decent band-cruiser -- quite sensitive, reasonably stable and sufficiently selective.

All I'm saying, however, is that the NC-400 actually is capable of serving as more than a shelf queen in a vintage collection. Not a world-beater, but not a dud, either.

73,
Mike, K0MYW


Peter Markavage <manualman at juno.com> wrote: Rack mounting these things is probably the only way to keep these
receivers mechanically stable. Other than for their rarity, the command
$$$ for them should have nothing to do with their overall performance. A
poorly running R390A, that's been out in the rain for a year, would run
rings around this receiver.

You asked, "Why go to Dayton, I ask"

We go for the thrill of beating the odds for rain, among other things.

Unfortunately, I had to pass on Butler this year due to a scheduling
conflict. Maybe in September.

Pete, wa2cwa

On Thu, 8 Jun 2006 20:42:47 -0400 "david knepper"
 writes:
> Would you believe a rack mount National NC-400 for a little over $200 
> - sold 
> at the Butler Hamfest, Butler, PA this past Sunday.  No fooling!
> 
> Why go to Dayton, I ask!
> 
> Dave, W3ST
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