Summary of preferred BA rcvrs for AM bdcst

[Brian Carling]

Please register MY vote for R-1155B receiver!

Second best would be the AR-88 that IS on your list already!

On 19 Jan 99 at 21:14, Lane wrote:

> Gents,
> It has been around two weeks or so since my original request for what would be
> a good, quality BA rcvr to listen to AM shortwave and local AM broadcast
> stations. The ability to casually copy CW/SSB was a requirement in the
> selection.
>
> While not a "formal" survey here is what those of you who took the time to
> respond considered. Choices are listed in descending order from most votes to
> least:
>
> 1. SX-28/28A. Man, this rcvr must really sound SUPER!! Nine of you said it was
> THE rcvr to go with while still maintaining a decent budget. There is one
> fella who appears to be quite an authority on the rcvr and was very helpful. 9
> votes in favor of this one.
>
> 2. SX-62/62A. 6 votes. Not much in depth response but overall good vibes. FM
> capability was a plus. Also it was used in Air Force One during JFK's reign!!
>
> 3. NC-183D. 5 votes. Close third place to the SX-62/62A.
>
> 4. SX-100. 4 votes in favor but also 4 people said it was not that great of an
> AM rcvr. Three said it was FAR SUPERIOR to the SX-99.
>
> 5. SX-88. Most said it was over priced and NOT worth the "market value". 3
> voted it top dog.
>
> Also with 3 votes was the SP-200.
>
> 6. 2 votes each for these rigs:
>    - SX-42
>    - SP-400
>     - R-390 (non- A version)
>     - NC-173
>
> 7. One vote each for these rigs:
>
>     SX-122
>     SX-99 (many neg. comments about this rcvr)
>     51J-4
>     HQ-100
>     SP-600
>     SX-25
>     SX-32
>     NC-200
>     NC-240
>     RME-69
>     AR-88D
>
> While some of you might not agree with the votes I remind you again that
> this was very informal. Now where can I find that SX-28A?
>
> Thanks to all who responded.
>
> Lane Zeitler
> Ku7i
> San Diego
>
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