[Heathkit] WTB: Stand alone HF Receiver

[Paul Baldock]

I have a pristine HQ110A VHF with clock, 6m preamp and 2m converter 
built in, that is available for sale. Smaller than most receivers of the day.

- Paul  KW7Y

At 06:53 PM 7/16/2017, Rodger Singley wrote:
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>Over-priced is probably a reasonable criticism but the SX-115 is an 
>excellent receiver and it is very well built.  I would rank it first 
>in that family but followed closely by the SX-101A which also has 
>very good performance but with its band switched HFO it isn't quite 
>as stable and doesn't provide the same degree of calibration on all 
>ranges.  For someone who wants about 95% of the SX-115 performance 
>at a much lower price pick up one of the SX-101 models.   There are 
>several variants in this line with the latest versions having better 
>stability and a product detector but losing coverage of 160 meters 
>in favor of a converter band.
>
>The SX-101 and Hammarlund HQ-170 are probably the current 
>price/performance (value) leaders for vintage gear of that 
>era.  Both were sold in quantity.  I think the performance and 
>ergonomic design of the SX-101 gives it a slight edge but they are 
>close and both good choices.
>
>Rodger WQ9E
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>From: Bry Carling<mailto:AF4K at hotmail.com>
>Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 3:01 PM
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>I would not call either one "small" but I believe the SX115 is 
>narrower. Someone was saying recently that the SX115 is over-rated. 
>Certainly pricey sometimes! I like the solid physical construction 
>of the case and front panel on the HT32 and SX115. QUALITY all the way!
>
>
>Bry AF4K
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><heathkit-bounces at mailman.qth.net> on behalf of Steve Sutfin 
><stephoto at mind.net>
>Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2017 11:30 AM
>To: Howie WA3MCK
>Cc: Boatanchor group; QRP-L Mailing List; Glowbug Tetrode; Heathkit
>Subject: Re: [Heathkit] WTB: Stand alone HF Receiver
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>The Hallicrafters SX-115 has always been popular or even the smaller
>SX-117.
>72/73,
>Steve k7dna
>
>On Jul 14, 2017, at 2:49 PM, Howie WA3MCK wrote:
>
> > Gang,
> >
> > My multi-year HBR-16 Receiver project is currently on the bench
> > with audio
> > and sensitivity problems. I may do a total rebuild stem to stern
> > this fall.
> >
> > So in the meantime...
> >
> > Im utilizing my rebuilt Lafayette HA-350 (Trio-Kenwood) on HF
> > paired with
> > my DX-100. I've installed all of the audio and "B" version mods. Works
> > GREAT!
> >
> > Excellent AM station I must admit.
> >
> > But, I'd like to procure the best receiver that was available back
> > in the
> > in late 60's and early 70's for general station use.
> >
> > Recommendations?
> > Comments?
> >
> > Tnx es 72/73 de Howie WA3MCK
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