[R-1051] R-1051 from the R-1051 shop

[Llgpt at aol.com]

A few days ago, Cecil Acuff who owns the R-1051 Shop Asked me if I would 
like to try out a recently rebuilt R-1051B. He knew that I had less than good 
results on the previous R-1051's owned.

In past years, there were certain circumstances and conditions that allowed 
the R-1051 to become the "receiver of the day". Now, I know that I'll hear 
from "experts" that the dynamic range etc. on the R-1051 series is less than
optimal.......I know that, and no longer trust test instruments other than the
two located on both sides of my head. test instruments only tell us what
occurs under ideal conditions, not real world conditions.

This particular R-1051B that I have been listening to is remarkable in 
stability,
sensitivity and selectivity is adequate under most conditions. Stability is 
good 
enough, that I have been listening to most am stations in ISB with two 
speakers.
Nice audio for most swl stations.

Listening to ham nets and various frequencies of utility stations has been 
very
pleasant. Only in the most critical situations does one wish for a narrower 
ssb
filter (and maybe passband tuning).

Overall, I would say that Cecil has done a remarkable job in the alignment 
and 
repair of this receiver. I would not hesitate to send a R-1051 through his 
shop
for repairs.

I have no connection with Cecil other than a friendship through tube 
receivers, 
and certainly have no sort of business relationship with his shop. But, if 
you need
any repairs on your R-1051 receiver or just module repair, contact Cecil at
chacuff at datasync.net, or http://www.r1051shop.com/


Les Locklear
Gulfport, Ms.