[Boatanchors] HQ-129X Info

[Byron Tatum]

Hello-
    I picked up a restorable, working HQ-129X at a recent swapmeet. It brings back fond memories of my novice days in late1960's. I was not fortunate enough to have one myself, but I would tune around on my friend's. I remember  he could work the VK's and ZL's when I barely could tell they were there on my HR-10, and I had the better antenna!.
    I have ordered a new front panel and will repaint the case. My plans are to mate this set with my DX-100B.
    I wonder if anyone recalls any improvements to the HQ-129X front end, such as a less-noisy RF Amp or Mixer? I have been searching on the internet and saw reference to a QST article about improving the HQ-129X.
    Anyway, just thought I would start gathering info ahead of restoration.
                                                                Thanks, Byron WA5THJ.