Comparison of SB303 vs. SB300/301??

[wa1vwl]

The SB-301 doesn't have a solid-state LMO. It's basically the same as
all the other Heathkit LMO's. Also, there's no 6 KHz AM filter available
for those receivers. They had a 3.75 KHz wide filter for the 300/303/303
but 5 KHz for the SB-310. I have an SB-300 and a 303 and the 303 is my
least favorite. There are many reasons which would take a lot of space
on this reflector. Briefly, the 303 is much too sensitive and much more
prone to overload than the 300/301. They also used cheap PC board
connectors which oxidize over time and cause numerous problems. The main
advantage of the 303 is its excellent stability.

73/Gerry/W1ID


Steve Harrison wrote:
>
> I had a line on a SB303 for $75, but I haven't heard from the seller for a
> few weeks so I'm about to start looking around. I used to have a SB300 so
> I'm familiar with that model. But I'm not certain how the 301 was different
> other than the solid-state LMO. And I'm particularly curious whether the
> SB303 performed as well as the 300/301. Any opinions/observations? Once I
> hear some information, I'll decide which one to start looking for. I'm not
> interested in the HR1680 due to its 5 kHz dial resolution; 1 kHz is
> mandatory.
>
> Also, I want both the CW filter and the 6 kHz AM filter but am less
> interested in the SSB filter; can all three be installed in the 301/303?
>
> TNX, Steve Ko0U/1
>
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