[Hammarlund] Favorite Hammarlund Radio

[Patrick]

Carl:

I've got a NC-183D that I'm already pretty well pleased with. Right now 
it's used a a band cruiser for AM broadcast, some shortwave and ham AM 
up to maybe 15 mHz or so. For SSB I'd just choose a more appropriate 
radio although it should be fine for CW.

I've  got enough gain to bring the local noise level up to S7 or more 
below 15 MHz but I can't say the upper bands are too sensitive.  What 
sort of improvement did you see with the 6GM6 and 6BY6?  Looks like they 
have the same base as the originals.

Also, would you guess that this sub would be appropriate for the HQ-145 
or 170?

Pat
wa4tuk



On 12/11/2011 8:21 AM, Carl wrote:
> I had one also in the 80's and was unimpressed with its performance even
> after a full overhaul. Drift was present but the front end noise was the
> killer. Considering the tube lineup a NC-183D was better.
> After rebuilding a few others I started using the 6GM6 first RF and 6BY6
> mixers and the improvement was very noticable. Some customers still want
> them left completely original.
>
> Carl
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