[Boatanchors] laugh of the day!

[howard holden]

Don't be too quick to throttle the "turd" RX. I used one (actually the WR600, which was an S120 with a wood-grain finish cover) back in the 60's from Gitmo, KG4DF. Ran 40 thru 10, AM and CW. Several thousand QSOs over about 7 months when I had  time to operate, mostly on 15 and 10 and with very basic and low antennas. Is it a great RX? No! But it worked for me, and it's a good way to improve ones operating skills instead of depending on the RX to do the work. I'd buy one for $33 (not $333!) for nostalgia sake.

73, Howie WB2AWQ/7

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On Jun 13, 2014, at 1:25 PM, "Michael Clarson" <wv2zow at gmail.com> wrote:

> I think the line ended with the SW-500. Same radio as the S-120, but blue
> instead of grey case and some other cosmetic differences. National also had
> a more solid looking 5 tuber, the NC-60. --Mike, WV2ZOW
> 
> 
> On Fri, Jun 13, 2014 at 2:34 PM, Richard Knoppow <1oldlens1 at ix.netcom.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> 
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charlie , W5COV" <cvest at cox.net>
>> To: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
>> Sent: Friday, June 13, 2014 10:28 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] laugh of the day!
>> 
>> 
>> You are right Ron, it certainly wasn't anywhere near a "real" receiver.
>>> However it was certainly a receiver that if you owned one, you didn't have
>>> to worry about hurting it, so lots were heavily modified and good
>>> experience at just about "building your own receiver."
>>> 
>>> Yes there at least HAS to be an extra 3 in there somewhere. I think $33
>>> is a more realistic price :)
>>> 
>>> Charlie, W5COV
>> 
>>    Well, as the saying goes something is worth exactly what someone is
>> willing to pay for it.
>>    The S-120 is essentially the S-38A in later form with miniature tubes.
>> Almost identical circuit and probably pretty much identical performance.
>> National made the first 5 tube AA wonder using miniatures with the SW-54.
>> It does not have a good reputation, supposedly not as good as the S-38. The
>> S-120 might be better.  My first short wave receiver was an S-38B, bought
>> new. I got it because  neighbor kid had one and I nagged until my parents
>> bought me one too. Probably could have done better for the money with a
>> used something or other but was too naive.  I still have that receiver
>> somewhere in storage.
>>    Hallicrafters philosophy was to make equipment which was good value.
>> For a quite long time they did this. H made very little "world class" gear
>> but most of their stuff delivered as advertised and was affordable.  Some
>> was very good. I think H got caught up in making "consumer" grade equipment
>> which probably affected its ham gear.
>>    Anyway, I would pay maybe $20 for one of these if it was in really
>> good condition... maybe. Its not something I particularly want.
>> 
>> 
>> --
>> Richard Knoppow
>> Los Angeles
>> WB6KBL
>> dickburk at ix.netcom.com
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