Questions About Heathkit Receivers

[CHRISTOPHER W. (Chris) BOONE]

Rhonda & Ken Morton wrote:
> I am a new Ham (KD7FLE) and am looking for a first HF receiver and or
> transceiver. I have always like Heathkit equipment (and I am old enough to
> remember going into a Heathkit 'toy store' before they closed), and have
> been looking into a Heath unit.
>
> What is the difference between the 'HW' and the 'SB' series of receivers?
> >From what I can tell they seem to have been produced at the same time. Is
> one 'better' than the other? I am interested in SWL'ing HF as a way of
> increasing my interest in learning code, but also want voice (SSB & AM)
> modes.
>
> Thanks for your input!
>
> Ken


Welcome to the hobby Ken!!!!

If you want SWL capability, then the Heaths are not for you..
they do not have all band coverage......go with a late or
recent model HF rig like Kenwood TS140 or its cousin the 680
(which has 6 mtrs in it! I own one and it a good rig...you can
find one on the used market for less than 600 now)
Also MOST Heaths did NOT have AM xmit capability (the SB and
HWs that is!)

Chris
WB5ITT
(SB401/303 owner among many other Heaths!)

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