[R-390] R-274/FRR

[Robert M. Bratcher Jr.]

At 05:59 PM 9/13/2002 -0600, you wrote:
>Sandy Geiger wrote:
> >
> > Gents- I have an opportunity to procure a Hallicrafters R-274/FRR, the 
> "sort-of" Halli version of an SP-600. I wonder if any of you 
> have experiences w/this set- good or bad, & about what they are 
> worth. Fellow sez its in good shape,& has better audio than a 390 or 
> 390A. Does it have any unobtainium tubes, like the 3TF7s or anything like 
> that? I would appreciate any & all comments, suggestions, etc. -Sandy G.
> >
> >  
> >
> > C.H.(Sandy)Geiger III
> >
>
>Sandy:
>
>If the radio is in good shape, buy it.  I looked for a good example for
>years and found one about a year ago.  Side-by-side with the '390, it
>holds it's own!
>
>73, Barrie, W7ALW

I've had my R-274 (SX-73) for about 8 years now. Good radio but I still 
think my R390a outperforms it.
Top frequency seems to be near 60 (or so) mhz as I can pick up local CH 2 
audio (slope tuned) with it along with the video carrier. The dial marking 
stops at 54 mhz but the receiver tunes somewhat past that before it hits 
the dial stop. There isn't much on that 30 to 54mhz range to pick up except 
for a few pagers. Other than that the band seems dead. Maybe that low VHF 
band isn't used in Houston TX anymore?