[Hammarlund] Favorite Hammarlund Radio

[RAY FRIESS]

This 6C4 sub many have mentioned ...   Is that a direct sub, or is rewiring required?

 

> From: wrcromwell at gmail.com
> To: hammarlund at mailman.qth.net
> Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2011 18:36:04 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Hammarlund] Favorite Hammarlund Radio
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Once upon a time I had a HQ-145X. The X indicated a crystal socket that
> will allow the user to have xtal control in place of the VFO
> (switchable). Mine initially had untenable drift but the very first 6C4
> I subbed took care of that. Out of curiosity I subbed in several more
> and all of them worked well. I trashed the one that came with the
> receiver. The 145 is general coverage with bandspread for several of the
> ham bands (for those who didn't already know that). Although I never
> used it crystal controlled (no appropriate crystals) a ten minute warmup
> allowed me to reset for my traffic nets including Navy-Marine Corps MARS
> nets (SSB). My station was already on the NCS station when the nets
> started. Analog dials CAN do the job. I let it go a long time ago - I
> might look for another or one of the other Hammarlunds some of these
> days. For $50 I would take the one the original poster found.
> 
> Some other radios were mentioned along the way. I just happen to have a
> RAK here and I have no intention of ever letting *THAT* radio go.
> Eventually somebody can pry it from my cold, dead fingers! I have been
> watching for a RAL to go with it at ham fests in my area.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Bill KU8H
> 
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