[Hammarlund] Re: HQ-160

[Jim Wilhite]

I have to agree with you on the 145 Gary.  I have used a 160 in the past and 
like the audio out of my 145 much better.  My 145 is much more stable then 
the 160 as well.

73  Jim
de W5JO



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary Baker" <W3OG at comcast.net>

>I have a brief comment/question about the positive comments on the HQ-160.
>
> The wide bandwidth spec for the HQ-160 is FOUR kcs.
>
> For AM phone reception, this is a bit restrictive.
>
> So, having to know for myself, I bought an HQ-160 earlier this year, and
> sure enough, the 4-kc bandwidth was very obviously apparent.   I re-sold 
> it
> soon after.
>
> The HQ-180 is, of course, limited a bit in audio fidelity by its design,
> because the low I.F.s are too restrictive, but other than that, it's a 
> great
> receiver.
>
> My favorite Hammarlund is my HQ-145.  The HQ-100 that I have here also has
> equally impressive audio fidelity, and the HQ-110's possess the same
> attributes.
>
> Just my 2-cents-worth.
>
> Gary
> W3OG
>