[Hammarlund] Ultimate receiver??

[Bill Cromwell]

On 07/04/2013 06:53 PM, WQ9E at btsnetworks.net wrote:
> Brian nailed it!  Ultimate is going to be defined by the user and most will probably change their opinion over time and the ultimate receiver for one mode or use situation won't be ultimate for another.  A R-390A has a lot going for it but for "band cruising" the SP-600 is a far better choice.
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> My current overall favorite is a SRT CR-91 made by the Swedish subsidiary of ITT in the 1980s.  It is solid state with tuning steps down to 1 hz, direct frequency entry, and 100 memories.  It has 6 of the truly excellent Telefunken mechanical filters.  Audio is excellent as is control feel.  But for operational fun I really enjoy my Comet Pro.  For CW operation the WWII era RAL regen is a great choice.  Next year I will probably have decided upon a new ultimate :)
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> Rodger WQ9E
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Gosh,

I have SS digital receiver with only 24 memories. I only ever use two 
and that's when I'm using to align a VFO in another radio! If I use more 
than two I can't really remember which one is for what and so I have to 
write them on a paper list. If I'm using a paper list I can just as easy 
punch it in with the keypad or dial it in with the big honking tuning 
knob (aka encoder).

I had some years with a Hammarlund HQ-145X and I got really good service 
from that. Wish I hadn't sold it. But for boat anchors (real boat 
anchors) that's the only one I really have any experience and nothing to 
compare. At the moment the ARC-5 command receivers are giving me a lot 
of fun. I think those qualify as boat anchors. And oh yes...the RAK-7.

If years define a boat anchor (how many) then my early 70s Kenwood R-599 
is doing a good job for me. And how about my 30 year old (+) Ten Tec?

Probably they're all good. The best one is one that you have and can 
use! None of mine will make the hall of fame but I'm having my fun.

73,

Bill  KU8H