[Boatanchors] Lafayette HE-10

[rbethman]

I agree with the Kenwood R-2000.  However, the VC-10 VHF add-on is 
pretty near unobtanium!

I've been trying to get one since I got the R-2000.

BTW Dave, the alignment is easy and a cinch!

Bob - N0DGN

On 8/24/2011 11:25 AM, Dave Harmon wrote:
> Back in 81' I bought a Kenwood R-2000 for my dad. He used it the same way
> your brother wants to and it worked out perfectly.
> I put up a single wire out the window to the corner of the garage and it
> worked really well for him.
> Today, I still use it on the bench assisting with alignments etc and as a
> BCB and casual amateur receiver whit the station antenna connected.
> It has never had a problem but I can tell that it could probably use an
> alignment after all these years.
> It is small, self contained with a built in speaker, timer etc and covers dc
> to 30mhz.
> You can get a converter that installs in the rear for VHF.
> Highly recommended.
>
> Dave Harmon
> K6XYZ[at]sbcglobal[dot]net
> Sperry, Ok.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: boatanchors-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:boatanchors-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Paul Kraemer
> Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2011 9:40 PM
> To: boatanchors at qth.net
> Subject: [Boatanchors] Lafayette HE-10
>
> Good Evening everyone
> I am on a search for a small-ish receiver that would be a solid performer on
>
> am bcb and some casual swl'ing
>
> It would be for my 81 yo brother, yep, that would be my older brother.
>
> He complains about a lack of sensitivity on am bcb on typical "table radios"
>
> which limits his ability to pick up some distant station so he can listen to
>
> his favorite talk shows when his local station cancels them for some other
> programming.
>
> The old Lafayette came to mind although I've never owned one I always
> thought they looked like they might be a solid performer in a small package.
>
> I like the fact it is transformer operated.
>
> I have plenty of larger radios I could offer him but I know if it isn't
> pretty compact it probably won't work for his household.
>
> Any experience with one of these? Any alternative suggestions?
>
> Paul K0UYA
> PS I don't know why he wants to listen to talk radio. The opinions usually
> just get him all upset. I figure with general coverage he might like the ham
>
> bands. Never too late you know. He is partly responsible for getting me
> hooked 5 decades ago!
>
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