[Boatanchors] [National] Serendippity strikes again - HRO 500

[Carl]

The NCX-5 carried on the HRO-60 tradition of a very hot receiver. With 2 RF 
stages and 3 IF's coupled with a very effective AGC it was unique in the 
transceiver world. I operated 10-20M mobile with one and was amazed in how 
well it heard and at other times I used it for multiplier spotting in 
contests. I was SO2R decades before it became a category.

Carl
KM1H


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <manualman at juno.com>
To: <bluebirdtele at embarqmail.com>
Cc: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>; <national at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2011 11:48 PM
Subject: Re: [National] [Boatanchors] Serendippity strikes again - HRO 500


> 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
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