[Milsurplus] [MMRCG] "Radio Prepares for War"

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

On 27 Apr 2020 at 21:49, Hubert Miller wrote:

>     I will second Al at this. When the Super Pro appeared shortly after the HRO, it completely 
>     outclassed the HRO.

In what way(s)? Or is this a subjective opinion? Details, please.

> I read an account by a woman who worked at British radio intercept
> stations. They really liked the HRO because its bandspread even with
> general -coverage coils was so much better than a crummy Brit receiver
> they were also supplied.

Which receiver was that, Hue?

> So it's all kinda relative. -Hue 

Well, sorta....

I have used both the HRO-60 and a brand-new BC-779. I really like both, but as Ray says, 
the two-dial business was/is a definite disadvantage for the Hammarlund. The two-dialer 
almost requires a modern digital frequency readout for any accuracy or even real 
re-setability.

HRO, not so much.

I was told "back in the day" by more than one of my Elmers, "If you want a frequency meter, 
get a Collins (75A4), if you want to hear them, get a National (HRO-60)."

Of course at that stage of my life, I couldn't have afforded either one.

Ken W7EKB