I'll second the R-4C and HQ-140X, both excellent for their respective
decades.
The R-4C comes in a few different versions with the real high serial # being
the collectors choice. The last of the breed had a SS front end and is very
prone to overload. Something before the 25K serial is excellent, there is
plenty written on mods, Sherwood stuff, etc. At one point when actively
contesting I had three C Lines set up for different bands.
For even less money a R-4B or even a R4-A would be quite good for your
immediate needs.
If you really want to fill a rack then the NC-183D or a HQ-170A would do it
well.
Of course Nearfest is only 3 months away! I'll see you up there.
Carl
KM1H
----- Original Message -----
From: "JT Croteau" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service"
<amradio@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 10:16 AM
Subject: [AMRadio] Wanted: Receiver - New England
I'm going to be looking for a receiver at the beginning of the month
(hate getting paid once/month) and wondering if anyone has anything
they'd be selling or have any leads on.
I don't have a big list of requirements and can't afford a "museum
quality" R-390A or Super Pro but want to get on the air now that I
have a decent plate modulated TX and not sure if my simple regen I am
building will be up to snuff. I should probably save/wait for
NEAR-fest but I'd really like to get on the air.
I'll have $350 to $400 to spend:
* Primary use - HAM band AM reception primarily on 75 and 40 initially
- 160 down the road
* Needs to work, something that needs a little TLC is fine but would
like it to work as soon as I bring it home.
* Something located north of New York City so I can come pick it up.
I don't like driving south of NYC.
* Nice audio, doesn't have to be the greatest quality but just
enjoyable listening and something I can feed into a nice speaker
system.
* Something that would fit inside a 19" rack cabinet would be a big
plus but not a requirement. Desk space is getting sparse but I have
about 3' of unused space inside my rack where a RX could fit nicely.
Any ideas? Thanks guys.
--
JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH (FN42gx)
Contest Manager, TARA Skirmish
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