[Boatanchors] Using SX-111 for AM Reception: Comments ?

[Al Klase]

"Everyone to their own taste, said the old lady as she kissed a cow."  
(My mother left me with that thought.)

The way I read the spec sheet, the 111 should certainly get the job 
done.  However, my personal preference is to use a receiver, like a 
Super-Pro or an AR-88, that has variable IF selectivity, and clean 
audio.  That way, when conditions are good, and the other guy has a nice 
signal, I can open up the bandwidth and enjoy.  The widest bandwidth on 
the SX-111 is 5 KHz.  This limits the audio to 2.5 KHz.  Great for 
intelligibility when the going is difficult but will sound restricted 
when the copy is good.

Anyway, get the Halli off the shelf and get on the air!

Regards,
Al

Richard W. Solomon wrote:
> I have an SX-111 and wonder what folks thought about using it
> for 80 Meter AM work. I know I could get a better receiver, 
> but this one's sitting on the shelf.
>
> Thanks for your input,
>
> 73, Dick, W1KSZ
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Al Klase - N3FRQ
Jersey City, NJ
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