[Premium-Rx] WJ Quad 8

[watkins-johnson at terryo.org]

The WJ Quad 8 is a landmark receiver.  The first digitally controlled
synthesized HF radio ever made.  I've done many interviews with engineers
from the project and collected a wealth of materials.  I'll be publishing
a story on its development in the near future.

Definitely a PremiumRX, based on historical importance, price and
construction quality.

Terry O'
http://watkins-johnson.terryo.org


P.S. I just wrapped up a story on the WJ-8617/8618 receiver series.  The
editor at Popular Communications told me it will be in the November issue.

Financial disclaimer:  I'll be raking in the big bucks when you purchase
this issue - at least five cents per hour of my time.




> Michael,
>
> The quad 8 (WJ8888) must surely qualify for premium radio status. Not a
> processor in sight (everything is done by hard logic), and alongside the
> Racal 1772 is my favourite. I have found it one of the most sensitive
> receivers
> in my collection - although prone to overloading on very strong signals. I
> have  the A and B versions, and I prefer the A for some reason I can't put
> a
> finger  on.
> I just love the idea of a token-ring type network inside a receiver !
>
> I wonder what you and others think about the quad 8?
>
> Richard
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