[Lafayette] HA-800?

[Bob Macklin]

I alreadyhave a Heath SB-301/SB-401 station with all but the SB-630 and
SB-620. I just don't need the functions of the SB-630.

I also have a Heath DX-60/HG-10/HR-10 station with a SB-614 and SB-634.

On the bookcase is a Hallicrafters SX-110.

All this stuff is working.

I am a retired EE and I want something new to paly will during the rainy
season. I already see the probable limitations of the Lafayette tube
recievers. But they look better to me than the low end Hallicrafters or
Nationals.

Bob Macklin
K5MYJ
Seattle, Wa,
"Real Radios Glow in the Dark"
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Greg" <bluebirdtele at embarqmail.com>
To: "Discussion of radio equipment made by Lafayette"
<lafayette at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2007 4:32 PM
Subject: Re: [Lafayette] HA-800?


> For what it's worth Bob:
> The lafayette tube stuff will not be great performer and the chances of it
> working on arrival ain't so hot.
> I would like to recommend a couple of inexpensive "sleepers" that will
> perform well and are relatively easy to align etc.
> First is the Hammarlund HQ 110 (not the HQ 100 it doesn't have a bfo)
> Another good one is the Drake 2A or even better, the Drake R4. Price wise
> the Hammarlund is the least expensive, then the 2A and R4.
> 73's
> Greg
> WA7LYO
> Kinston nc
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bob Macklin" <macklinbob at msn.com>
> To: "Discussion of radio equipment made by Lafayette"
> <lafayette at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Monday, October 22, 2007 5:11 PM
> Subject: Re: [Lafayette] HA-800?
>
>
> > Thanks Pete,
> >
> > I am reluctant to by a SS reciever. I had a Heath Mochuan and a
GR-76(?).
> > Both were dogs compared to tube type receivers of their period. Both
were
> > somewhat OK on the AM BC band. But not much else.
> >
> > The HA-800 may be OK for a portable setup. I am not much interested in
the
> > Direct Conversion recievers being sold these days. Ant I have been
> > thinking
> > about a systemt to take up to Mt. Rainier.
> >
> > But my primary interest in is one of the earlier tube GC recievers.
There
> > is
> > a HA-225 closing today. It needs work so it might not have much
interest.
> > But it does not cover the AM BC band. That's OK.
> >
> > Bob Macklin
> > K5MYJ
> > Seattle, Wa,
> > "Real Radios Glow in the Dark"
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Peter Markavage" <manualman at juno.com>
> > To: <lafayette at mailman.qth.net>
> > Sent: Monday, October 22, 2007 1:40 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Lafayette] HA-800?
> >
> >
> >> It was designed for SSB/CW operation. The two mechanical filters in it
> >> drive the AM signals down to telephone quality. Considering the age of
> >> those semiconductors, I bet some are already driving up the noise
floor.
> >> The 2SK19 FET front end does little to keep the receiver from going
into
> >> overload on strong signals. IF overload, going through two mechanical
> >> filters, is probably worse than telephone quality with a bad earpiece.
> >> But, if the price is "cheap" what the heck. I much prefer Lafayette's
> >> tube short wave/amateur band receivers. A great tube ham band only
> >> receiver is the HA-500 but, again designed for SSB/CW, with AM quality
> >> not given much consideration. It also has 2 mechanical filters, is dual
> >> conversion, and covers 80 to 6 meters.
> >>
> >> If you like real "dogs", try the Lafayette BCR-101; their last
short-wave
> >> receiver offered.
> >>
> >> Pete, wa2cwa
> >>
> >> On Mon, 22 Oct 2007 13:00:27 -0700 "Bob Macklin" <macklinbob at msn.com>
> >> writes:
> >> > What is the opinon(s) on the Lafayette HA-800? It appears to be a
> >> > solid state HAM BAND only receiver.
> >> >
> >> > How does it's quality compare to the eariler tube type receivers?
> >> >
> >> > Bob Macklin
> >> > K5MYJ
> >> > Seattle, Wa,
> >> > "Real Radios Glow in the Dark"
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