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due to "unexpected" parts variation and lack of internal shielding. I always
thought the styling was pretty good, even if the rig had a poor reputation.
Wonder if anyone has ever compared the National NCX-3 and the Eico 753 side
by side for layout and construction as well as electrical design. It would
seem they both had some similarities. Any connection between the two
companies would be a very interesting subject, in my opinion.

----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Edwards <ham at CYBERCOMM.NET>
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Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2000 10:27 AM
Subject: Re: Eico


> 'Bout a year ago a friend of mine sold me an unbuilt 753 that he got at a
> fleamarket.
> I already knew the rig's reputation, so I built it carefully. It took all
> summer because I checked every part, and cleaned every solder lug before
> soldering. I did not use any of the resistors, but ordered all new 1%
metal
> film jobs from Mouser.
> The rig works great!! It drifts a bit more than an old Heath, or Swan etc.
> but less than an old Hammarlund-type slide rule dial rig.
> After about 15 minutes, it is solid as a rock. Good output, good xmit
audio.
> The receive AGC (not sure there is one) blasts a bit on strong signals,
but
> it was an 'entry' rig!!
> EVERYONE is surprised when I say "rig here is Eico 753"
> A lot of fun!!
> ...Dave
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mark" <cwdx at EROLS.COM>
> To: <HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV>
> Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2000 8:26 AM
> Subject: Re: Eico
>
>
> > If you ever owned and tried to use an Eico 753 triband xcvr,
> > commonly called "the seven drifty three", you would NOT be
> > impressed with Eico quality.  Eico service was bad also, not
> > up to Heath standards.
> > 73,
> > Mark N1MG
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