[Hammarlund] Favorite Hammarlund Radio

[Carl]

The sub is a better 6C4, either commercial grade Sylvania or an 6C4WA which 
is just a mil spec version.

Carl
KM1H



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