[Hallicrafters] Best RX

[James Liles]

Hi Walt:
Keep the comments coming --- Good to hear comments from a person with simple 
common courtesy --- makes the list enjoyable.

Merry Christmas and A Happy Holliday Season to you and yours.  Jim K9AXN

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> Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2010 21:36:57 -0600
> From: "Walt Cates" <cateswa at msn.com>
> Subject: [Hallicrafters] Best RX?
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> The comments I have read so far on this matter have all been pretty 
> subjective. The real measure of the "quality of a receiver" is the 
> sensitivity, selectivity, gain, and S+N:N ratio. The only way to test this 
> performance is with calibrated test equipment. So to settle this issue 
> those who own the various rigs in question should take them to a second 
> party with calibrated equipment and get the rigs tested. Then post the 
> results. We can build a database of the results and settle the question. 
> Any one living in the Kansas City area can bring their rig to my shop and 
> I will test and post the results, NO CHARGE. I would encourage all who 
> have the proper equipment to do the same in their area.  The tests are 
> simple and can be performed without getting inside the rigs.
>
> Best Regards, Walt Cates, WD0GOF, 
> http://www.myhamshack.com/WD0GOF/<http://www.myhamshack.com/WD0GOF/>
>
> All human achievements are empty and disappointing when pursued as ends in 
> themselves.
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