[Heathkit] Is The HR-20/HX-20 Rare?

[Greg Mijal]

Not rare.
More like scarce. At least out here in the SW states. The AM versions are 
plentiful.
I did evaluate a HX 20 transmitter and found it ok. Nothing fabulous. As 
usual with the Heath mobile stuff it is packed to the gills inside.  No idea 
about the SSB receiver.  The older AM only mobile receiver looks just like 
the SSB version. The AM only Heathkit mobile I would rate as so-so.
FYI:
The Heathkit mobiles are very difficult to re-string.  If you have any 
issues with  drum rotation or tuning get it fixed before you acquire if you 
can.
Re-stringing is best left to real headcases like myself who enjoy beating 
themselves up over old ham gear.
73's
Greg
WA7LYO
in sunny Feenix (how hot? you don't want to know!)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Duane Fischer, W8DBF" <dfischer at usol.com>
To: <heathkit at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 8:22 PM
Subject: [Heathkit] Is The HR-20/HX-20 Rare?


>
>
> Hi All,
>
> What can you tell me about a Heathkit HR-20 receiver with matching 
> transmitter HX-20? Manuals for each are present.
>
> Several have told me it is rare, is it? If so, why? Few exist because it 
> did not sell or it sold but should have been painted Lemon Drop Yellow?
>
> These are in good cosmetic condition, light wear, nothing serious and they 
> both operate.
>
> Thanks for the wisdom -
>
> Duane Fischer, W8DBF
>
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