[Hammarlund] Hq-180 vs 145 and 170

[mfisch at kent.edu]

Hi:

I have both an HQ-145 and an HQ-170, and I'm thinking of replacing 
both by either a Sp-600 or Hq-180.  Does anybody out there have 
thoughts: good move, neutral move, Hq-180 beats Sp-600,   ... ? 
I typically SWL and am working to get General lic. I've checked the 
net and it appears there is a dedicated Sp-600 following and an 
equally dedicated Hq-180 following.  A while back I listened to W1AW 
on both the -145 and -170 and thought both were good, although I have 
probably not developed a discerning ear yet.

Thanks for help
 
Mike