was Re: [Collins] Best Receivers; now 51S1 critics.

[Jim Brannigan]

I had a 51S1 years ago it was way too broad for crowded Ham band use, but 
nice for casual SWL'ing.
The R-390A is also useless for the Ham Bands (except AM) and requires lots 
of  knob twisting for casual SWL'ing.

I'm looking to refurb an old Hallicrafters (one knob spin covers many Mhz.) 
for SWL surfing.....

Jim


>
> I have to agree with this one. What is so bad about the 51S1 that it 
> garners such a negative criticism?
>
> I think about a year or so ago, there was some ham who made WAS or some 
> other contesting award using some small BA transmitter and a 51S1 
> receiver. I think this unit is fine for SWL or basic ham purposes.
>
> Cal, N6KYR/8
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> snip>>>>
> I don't understand what caused the dislike of the 51S-1 receiver, I have 
> never seen one that I did not like. I use one in the shack that I can 
> switch in and out of line, which I do often when DX'ing. The results have 
> been nothing less than outstanding. The 51S-1 will hold it's own or do 
> better alongside any of my other receivers / transceivers.
>
> Best 73
>
> Merle W1GZS