[Heathkit] Play Solomon...kinda

[Walt - WB2VSJ]

I have had both but only own the SB-303 now. Not buy any choice, that's just
how the dice landed.

SB-301 - Tubes & 8 diodes. 
SB-303 - All SS. No hinged lid.  i.e. to work on it you have to slide it out
of the case, need extender boards to work on the plug in sub-boards.


Given both are working properly...
If you just want a Ham Band receiver, I'd keep the SB-303 (instant on)
If you want to have a matching SB-301/401 station, keep the SB-301.  It
physically matches the SB-401 (the SB-303 is slightly narrower)

Walt - WB2VSJ

-----Original Message-----
From: heathkit-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:heathkit-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Chris Kepus
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 3:19 AM
To: heathkit at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Heathkit] Play Solomon...kinda

Happy New Year to you all.
Now, down to business.
You have two receivers.  They are both working to specifications.  One is a
SB-301, the other a SB-303.
One *has* to go.  Which do you keep and why?
You will have to guess as to why I ask.  ;-) Looking forward to your
observations and comments.  
73,
Chris
W7JPG

PS: To those who see this posted on the "other" list.  It's OK. I am casting
a wide net.