[R-390] 51S-1

[Todd Bigelow - PS]

Hi Chuck and group -

I've yet to use a rig that compares to the R-390* series for it's
versatility, stability, sensitivty, selectivity, and overall fun. The
51S-1 is excellent IMHO for all it does in such a small package(for late
50s/early 60s technology), it's rock-solid stable and overall very good.
It's simple to use and portable, too! There are many sets that sound
better, like the old Hallis and Nationals with their push/pull audio
output. The original R-390 sounds nice too, as does the A model when you
open it up a bit.

I flip on the SP-600 for casual crusing around, I can cover a more
spectrum faster if I'm looking for something in particular. I'm sure it
misses stations that the R-390 would grab, though.

SS gear is of no interest to me, so that leaves the R-390* for the
serious, down-to-business searching and listening. Since I only have a
certain amount of hours to enjoy radiotime, so I prefer to use stuff that
heats my house at the same time. Nothing like actually *operating* a piece
of radio gear....

73 de Todd/'Boomer'   KA1KAQ

Chuck Rippel wrote:

> 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.