[Premium-Rx] A request for assistance in choosing a new receiver

[Keith Densmore]

The 6790 is a great receiver for casual listening and it quite good if it 
has all filter spots filled, and updated ROMs with better tuning rates and 
VLF coverage. The real nice feature of this set is it repairable, everything 
for it is available and if you get a rebuilt one, you will probably be good 
for the next twenty years. I think its a good place to start. Prices are 
reasonable and if you decide to upgrade you will usually have no problems 
getting your money out.

Going for pure performance a WJ 8711A is at the top of my list. But you 
cringe every time you turn it on fearing a $$$ failure. There is a SDR 
version of that radio available which is more reliable but you lose that 
classy box.

Bang for the buck goes to the Elecraft KX3. Receiver performance is at the 
very top of the hill, supports SDR or box operation. Oh, and you get a 
beautiful little QRP transceiver to boot.

Just my 2 cents,
73,
Keith ve3ts



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