[Hallicrafters] Re: [Boatanchors] rcvr recomendations

[Todd, KA1KAQ]

On 5/12/05, Charlie <pincon at erols.com> wrote:
> Personally, for a modern radio to use for SWL etc., I like the Yaesu Mark V.
> Connect it to a good speaker and a sub-woofer and you'll have a superb
> listening post.  The synchronous AM detector works great and you have all
> the QRM fighting tools at your disposal that you'll ever need, along with
> the not-so-insignificant side benefit, of a 200 watt HF tranceiver as well.

That's a good point Charlie makes: with general coverage receivers
pretty much a standard feature on today's rigs, why not get the full
package and a transmitter to boot?

You can tell I'm used to dealing with old gear only. That thought
never entered my mind....

~ Todd,  KA1KAQ