[Hammarlund] Favorite Hammarlund Radio

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

On 11 Dec 2011 at 8:21, 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.

I've had the same experience, but at that time (1960s) I didn't have 
the time or experience to fix it.

> Considering the tube lineup a NC-183D was better.

I've always wanted an NC-183D. As I remember it, didn't you once tell 
me that it was actually a two-dial HRO-60?

> After rebuilding a few others I started using the 6GM6 first RF and
> 6BY6 mixers and the improvement was very noticable.

Thanks (again) for the useful info, Carl. I have an SP-600JX in the 
queue for restoration. ;-)

> Some customers
> still want them left completely original.

Gee....weren't there thousands of those things made? I guess they 
want a museum piece....

Ken W7EKB