[Premium-Rx] "List of Premium Receivers"

[Barry Hauser]

"List of Premium Receivers"Hi Gary & List:

To update and refine the perspective, it probably makes sense to consider from two basic vantage-points.  (1) The list of parameters  (2) Examples of receivers, and then "triangulate" on the answer.  If the parameters exclude something whereby there's widespread feeling it should be included, then adjust the parameters.  And the reverse -- if a "loophole" in the parameters lets the bathwater in with the babies, then adjust accordingly.

There are at least a couple of other issues -- some receivers are so popular they have their own specialized lists, such as the R-390's.  I think it would be a dilution of effort to include them here.  So, I suggest that one consideration remain whether or not there is an existing specialized venue which is effective.  (There are a lot of list startups that never "took".)

Another:  There are some rather rare and esoteric modern receivers that may not be on the list, but are not covered elsewhere. This list would be a good first stop to try to find and ask "the man who owns one."  So, it might be nice to allow an initial inquiry and then take that opportunity to decide whether that "new arrival" belongs in on a regular basis.  My inquiry about the RF-550 is an example.  I didn't realize it wasn't on the list, but couldn't think of anyplace else to go, and sure enough, I got immediate assistance.  (I have a call into Harris and currently playing telephone tag.)

Of course, whatever set of criteria are chosen, they can always be over-ridden by a vote.  To facillitate that, it may be possible to set up a voting form on the website.  Most webhost software has some utilities for that purpose and it beats compiling emails.

Barry


----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Gary Geissinger 
  To: premium-rx at ml.skirrow.org 
  Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2003 3:17 PM
  Subject: [Premium-Rx] "List of Premium Receivers"


  Guys, 

  I'm new here, but here is my perspective on "Premium Receivers". 

  There are a number of radios that are obviously "Premium Receivers", like: 
          WJ-8711A 
          RF-590 
          681S-1 (those who maintain these may take issue with me!) 

  There is a longer list of radios that are NOT in this category: 
          Heathkit GR-78 
          RT-77/GRC-9 

  The problem is how to draw the line in between.  This gets complicated in a hurry. 

  I would be inclined to include radios like: 
          WJ-8718A really an excellent receiver, but no processor or DSP in original rx 
          RF-550 perhaps one of the best (mostly) analog receivers ever made 

  There are a number of really fine surplus receivers that are less expensive, but still are at the top of the line.  I would be inclined to include them as well.  For example:

          R-390 and R-390A 

  Now what about the really interesting radios that were at the top of the state of the art when they were introduced, but maybe are not premium by today's standards? Like:

          National HRO-500 this was the ultimate premium receiver for a while at least 
          ICOM R-9000 still a nice receiver today 

  And finally, what about the specialized receivers / tuners / demodulators?  They can certainly qualify on price alone: 
          WJ-9477 marginal performance, but expensive when new 

  A ham in my circle of friend just mentioned the ICOM-756 PRO II and the Ten-Tec Orion.  Okay they are "transceivers". 

  I'm sure glad I don't have to make up the list.  It's sure to be a difficult task indeed. 

  73's, 

  Gary WA0SPM 



  -----Original Message----- 
  From: Mark S. Holden [mailto:mark at bmas.org] 
  Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2003 12:37 PM 
  To: premium-rx at ml.skirrow.org 
  Subject: Re: [Premium-Rx] Harris RF-550 - Fixed! 



  Richard Reich wrote: 
  > 
  > Barry, 
  > 
  > I think we all ought to take a vote.... all those who want the 550 on the list 
  > say 'eye' 
  > 
  > ...  :-) 
  > 

  I'm in favor of putting the 550 on, it's my favorite. 

  It probably makes sense to revisit the list and consider other radios that may have been overlooked when the group was smaller. 

  For example, someone mentioned the HF-1000 was the only WJ on the list.  

  But rather than tossing them up individually, perhaps it makes sense to have nominations go to an individual who can compile them, and then develop a coordinated way for people to vote yes/no/don't care.

  Regards, 

  Mark 

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