[Boatanchors] Best Boatanchor 160-10m Receivers for SSB?

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Are the 2BQ Multiplier and calibrator must-haves?

Does it cover 160m or would a receive-converter be required?

BTW: It will be paired with a CE 20-A and converted BC-458 VFO.

 > donroden at hiwaay.net wrote:
> Drake 2B hands down
> W4DNR
>
>
>> Within the following parameters which would you list as
>> the best Boatanchor receiver for SSB?
>>
>> 1.  Medium-to-compact (less than 14" w, 10" h, 12" d).
>>
>> 2.  All-tube.
>>
>> 3.  Preferably double-conversion.
>>
>> 4.  Good selectivity.
>>
>> 5.  160-10m coverage (Ham bands only OK).
>>
>> 6.  Under $200. in good cosmetic and operating condition.
>>
>> I have a Pierson KE-93 w/AC & DC power supplies but even
>>     with a preselector I am not sure it can be coaxed
>>     into being a 'good" SSB receiver.
>>
>> WDYT?

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