[Hallicrafters] SX-71 digital readout - it works!!

[Philip Atchley]

Bob,
Thanks for the info.  I'll have to keep one of these in mind.

73 from the "Beaconeers Lair".
Phil, KO6BB


> This weekend, courtesy of Neil at AADE i tested a version of his DFD with
> provision for the SX-71. Verdict? It works great, and unlike earlier DFD's
> which i have had from a few years back, this unit did not require a
> preamplifier and did not require me to calibrate the clock crystal.
>
> For my money, this converts a very hot little radio from being a quaint
> curiousity in the corner of the shack to being a credible DX machine in
the
> center of the desk. I also have DFD's (Hammarlund versions) in my SP-600
and
> HQ-180 - they are dead accurate, and i can read down to tens of hertz if i
> choose. These things are an absolute must for high-end boatanchors.
>
> PS - this unit also works for various National receivers. I tested it on
my
> NC-183D with similar excellent results to the SX-17.
>
> Thanks Neil, this is cool!
>
> Bob Bennett, Maple Vly, WA