[Boatanchors] Serendippity strikes again - HRO 500

[manualman at juno.com]

Looking OK is nice but does it work anywhere near spec. I've seen lots a
"nice looking" HRO-500's over the years, but because of age and design,
require lots of work. My HRO-500 works well but sits mainly as window
dressing next to my NCX-5/VX-501/NCX-A combo. The NCX-5 actually receives
better, especially on the higher frequencies, then the HRO-500. $200
isn't a bad deal but caution that a lot can be evolved bringing it up to
speed if it's been languishing for years unused with caps dried
out/leaky/etc. and resistors out of spec etc. Several articles in
Electric Radio captured a number of issues and resolutions to a number of
HRO-500 problems. National also issued a number of service bulletins,
depending on HRO-500 Series Number, for this receiver.

Pete, wa2cwa

On Thu, 2 Jun 2011 22:13:11 -0400 "Greg Mijal"
<bluebirdtele at embarqmail.com> writes:
> A ham friend of mine in Winston-Salem called me the other day and 
> told a nearly unbeleiveable story.  But it's true.
> 
> He just bought a National HRO 500 from a guy that is parting out an 
> older hams gear.
> Get ready for it: He paid $200 for the HRO 500. Said it looks OK and 
> is complete. What a deal!
> I bet there was a sonic Boom when he pulled his wallet out to pay 
> for it! This HRO  500is not for sale and there is no other bargain 
> gear available at this time.  I just wanted you guys to know about 
> his good fortune, that's all. Perhaps there is a registry for HRO 
> 500 folks?
> Carl: your welcome to chime in any time!
> 73's
> Greg
> WA7LYO
> 
> Kinston, NC