General Coverage Receiver Question (Tube).

[Ed Richards]

Hi, Noel;

In my opinion, the GR-54 was probably the best tube-type general coverage
receiver that Heathkit made. Remember, Heathkit catered to the cost
conscious, and can't hold a candle to the big manufacturers.
Hallicrafters SX-28 was a popular receiver. The SX-100 was a better
receiver, along with National's HRO-60, Hammarlund's Super-Pro, and many
others. Get Osterman's book "Shortwave Receivers, Past and Present" and
compare them. You will find it very informative.

Regards,

Ed Richards

On Sat, 29 Sep 2001 15:31:29 -0400 Noel Page <noelg.page at SYMPATICO.CA>
writes:
> I know that Heathkit made general coverage receivers like
> the GR-78 and GC-1A (transistorized).
>
> I was wondering what is the model # of the best "TUBE"
> general coverage receiver that Heathkit made?
>
> Also, if anybody has knowledge of "TUBE" receivers
> made by other manufactures like Eico, Knight etc. .
> I was wondering how their receivers compare to the
> best tube receiver made by Heathkit?
>
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