In 1964 I had the same setup: HQ-170A, Eico 720 and a VFO. In those days, the HQ-170 was like science fiction come true for me. It was wonderful stuff. But, one day, I visited another ham who had just gotten a Drake 'B' line. Don't remember what year it was. But I was very impressed. I think, even today, the 'B' line would be a very usable pair of rigs. Because of them, I owned a 'C' line for many years with every modification I could find for them. Eventually, someone offered me a price that made me gasp. I turned that money into a 756-Pro.

I too tend to "rent" rigs. I have a closet full right now. I doubt any of them will see anymore desk time. I've proven to myself over and over that the K3 is the real keeper. Until there's a K4, I doubt anything else will ever be front and center on my desk.

73, Doug -- K0DXV

On 4/14/2014 12:56 AM, Richard S. Leary wrote:
Nostalgia trip. Built my Eico 720 in 62, but splurged with an HQ-170A rcvr.
After spending around 5 hours a day (average) for 6 1/2 years doing CW
intercept, spinning the knobs on an SP-600, Hammarlund seemed a good way to
go.
Still have a couple of 40 mtr xtals for the 720. The big jump was the VFO
for the 720. Went from the 720 to Heathkit SB-300/400, to Collins 75s3/32s3,
to Kenwood TS870S, then to presently the K3/100, KPA500, and P3 (all kits,
and no hardware/software failures, except those of the operator induced
kind.). I would have loved a K3 during my intercept days. Ever try changing
bands from 10m to say 40m or 80m on an R-390. Not my idea of "fun". Sounds
like a few Keesler "Thompson Hall" folks out there. Right Fred.
OK, enough OT. Thanks for the memories. Good luck on that 720 Phil.
73,
Rick, W7LKG

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Hystad
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2014 22:14
To: Milt -- N5IA
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 756ProIII vs K3

Actually, I am in the slow process of rebuilding an Eico 720 right now.  I
am doing from scratch with all new parts except for the transformers,
switches and inductors.  I am even putting new tube sockets in the chassis
and also new terminal strips.  I am still in the process of collecting
everything before I start.  I have two Eico 720s from which I am starting.
I think one of them was a factory built unit because a number of parts like
tube sockets and the modulator socket on the rear as well as the VFO switch
on the back were mounted with rivets rather than pan head screws and nuts.

It is a slow background project though.  But, I do have some 40-meter
crystals all ready for when it is finished.

73, phil, K7PEH


On Apr 13, 2014, at 9:26 PM, Milt -- N5IA <n...@zia-connection.com> wrote:

Boy, you guys were in HIGH cotton with those great receivers!!!!

I built my Eico 720 in 1960 but all I could afford for a RX was a National
NC-60.  I later added a home brew Q-multiplier to the NC-60 and that was my
station until 1965.
MEMORIES!!!!!!

Now it is K-3's forever.

73 de Milt, N5IA

-----Original Message----- From: Phil Hystad
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To: d...@nk7z.net
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 756ProIII vs K3

And, better than my HQ-170AC and Eico 720 circa '60s.


On Apr 13, 2014, at 7:50 PM, David Cole <d...@nk7z.net> wrote:

I know it must be better than the old HQ-110, and Eico 720!  :)
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On Sun, 2014-04-13 at 18:44 -0700, Phil Wheeler wrote:
David, my K3 is very new (#8004) and it's the best rig I've owned in
60 years at this hobby (of course, those in the early years weren't
even close -- first was a converted WWII Arc-V pair, heavily
converted).

You will love it, I predict.

73, Phil w7ox

On 4/13/14, 6:33 PM, David Cole wrote:
That is what I wanted to hear, I bought teh K3 because of the
filters...
I am glad to see someone saying something positive them!  THANK YOU!
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