[HBR] Blog post about HBR receivers

[rbethman]

Cal, Et al,

He wouldn't appreciate an R-390 because it doesn't use filters in the IF 
as the R-390A does.

He seems biased toward "rice-boxes", DSP, and such Whiz Bangs!

He probably couldn't build any simple circuit!

Bob - N0DGN

On 6/14/2010 10:46 AM, C Eus wrote:
> Has anyone ever read this blog by this guy?  It seems pretty discouraging:
>
> http://boringhamradiopart.blogspot.com/2009/03/amateur-receivers-circa-1950s.html
>
> Needless to say, he doesn't have a high opinion and apparently disparages
> the HBR receiver, among other things, contenting that today's modern radio
> equipment will outperform our HBR.  From what I know about the HBR, this is
> a very relevent receiver and even with today's bells and whistles found in
> "modern rigs," I'd rather have weak signal reception capability over quick
> QSY changes any day.  Your thoughts and thanks.
>
> Cal, N6KYR/4