[R-390] 51S-1

Chuck Rippel [email protected]
Sat, 5 Jan 2002 08:41:53 -0500


I have a 51S-1 with the 6kc AM mechanical filter kit installed.  Nice 
receiver but won't touch the R390A on AM performance though.  The 
51S-1 does SSB/CW quite nicely.


On Thu, 3 Jan 2002, Todd Bigelow - PS wrote:

> I agree with you about the 51S-1, Ed - great little general coverage 
>receiver.  Sure - it doesn't have as many knobs or switches as an R-
>390 or many other rigs,


  
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