The Star Roamer is the same basic configuration as the S-38 series and the
S-120. There is no good reason why the Star Roamer should be significantly
better than either.

For minimalists, I like the regenerative sets. Super-gainers (super-het
with regenerative if stage) can be quite good, altough there are not many
examples - and a few that were sold were cheaply made.

Simple rigs can be fun to use.

One note - using a simple receiver with one tuned stage, a long antenna can
allow the receiver to overload badly, especially by broadcast stations. In
that case, a short Hi-Q antenna (a loopstic), can significantly improve
reception.

Congratulations on restoring the receiver.

73, Colin