[Hammarlund] Collins or Hammarlund?

[k0dan]

Craig...

(51S3?) I've had a 51S1. Nice receiver, but IMHO doesn't sound as good as
either the R390(A) or SP600, and is also not a band cruiser (due to the 1MHz
band select, plus rather low gearing of the VFO). At current prices you
could probably take the money you'd pay for a 51S1 and be able to buy both
the R390(A) and SP600, to the delight of you and your XYL.

The R388 is also a good alternative to both.

Good luck, it has been interesting reading the replies to your inquiry.
73
Dan
K0DAN
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Craig Roberts" <crgrbrts@verizon.net>
To: <hammarlund@mailman.qth.net>; <collins@listserve.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2004 09:21
Subject: Re: [Hammarlund] Collins or Hammarlund?


> Hi y'all,
>
> As expected, my R-390 (I should have said R-390A) vs SP-600 query has
> elicted much response. The consensus seems to be that the SP-600 looks and
> sounds better, but the R-390A is technically superior -- also as expected.
> Several correspondents suggested acquiring both. An excellent and fun
idea!
> I'm sure my XYL would wholeheartedly champion this course of action. :-).
>
> One nice fella suggested the relatively lightweight Collins 51J-4 as an
> alternative to both. And, I'm thinking about the 51S-3 (which would mate
> nicely with my S-3 Line). Whaddya think?
>
> Oh, the comparison between the R-390 and SP-600 is not unlike the
> differences between my Collins 75S-3 and Hammarlund HQ-170A.  The
Hammarlund
> sounds nicer (and has some nifty features which add to its versatility),
but
> the Collins is more sensitive and selective. The Hammarlund is a better
> "casual listener" and the Collins wins as a "communications" receiver.
>
> 73,
> Craig
> W3CRR
>
>
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