[SixClub] Boat Anchor Receivers

[w9gt at comcast.net]

I have used NC-173, NC183, SX42, and SX101 all on 6M.  The only one that was useable was the SX101.  I believe it had to be equipped with the converter, but had calibration for 6M.  The Hammarlund HQ-170VHF came equipped with the converters for 6 and 2 and worked very well.  Also the National NC-300 and NC303 were excellent receivers with VHF dial calibration and available with external converter console box for 6,2, and 220MHZ.  As a rule, however, most of the old receivers that had 6 Meter coverage had the relative sensitivity of a cardboard box on that band.  Having 6 meter coverage was a marketing gimmick in late 40's early 50's timeframe, but didn't work very well.  Most people on 6 in the 50s and 60s timeframe (me included) used external converters with those old receivers and that worked very well.  You can also add a preamp which sometimes helps a lot.  Good Luck.  Boatanchors and tubes rule!!

73,  Jack, W9GT

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: Greg Parsons <gregp at stdio.com> 

> R. W. Royal wrote: 
> > Anyone use any of these receivers in the past and have any comments as 
> > to how well any of them actually work on 6m? I'm looking for receiver 
> > to go with a couple of old 6m transmitters I'm going to be playing 
> > with. Globe VHF-62 and an Ameco 6n2. 
> > 
> > Ameco R5 
> > National NC-57 
> > National NC-183d 
> > National NC-173t 
> > National NC-270 
> > Hallicrafters SX-42 and SX-43 
> > Hallicrafters SX-71w 
> > Hallicrafters SX-101a 
> > Hallicrafters SX-140 
> > 
> > I'd also be interested in hearing about any other receivers I did'nt 
> > list. I have a Hallicrafters S-53a that covers 6m but quite frankly it 
> > stinks on that end..... Also suffers from FM broadcast stations 
> > comming in where it cover six. My Lafayette HE-35's receiver does the 
> > same thing. Sucks up interference from FM broadcast. 
> > 
> > Thanks fer yur input! 
> > Bob Royal (kd7oan) 
> > Silver Springs, NV dm09 
> 
> 
> I have never used any of the listed receivers on 6m, on HF yes, but not 
> on 6m. For 6m find a Clegg Interceptor, that is what I have here and it 
> hears almost as good as my DX70TH, and I bet if I retubed it and aligned 
> it it might just be better. 
> 
> 73, 
> Greg 
> ke4ooo/8 
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