On Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:16:52 +0100, Nomen Nescio wrote:

Scott mentioned dial backlash. There must have been a problem with his
radio! Its a direct drive and I can't imagine how you could get
backlash unless the 'disc' had worn spots.

It's been a long time and I don't remember if I felt backlash on my
Hammarlund but I do remember I didn't like the tuning. I think they used
a cheap (for the day) gang cap and it was probably too light. Direct
drive or not, a crappy tuning cap is going to give you bad feel and
crappy tuning.

If you really want a Hammarlund at least see if you can try it out in
person or get a trial period. There are certainly better radios around.

My HQ-145XC has been re-capped and new tubes, and is smooth and a very
good AMBCB DX machine. I rarely listen to SW anymore, not much to hear
like when I was in HS in the 60s. I have always loved the look and the
quality of Hammarlund radios. I had to start off with a crappy
Hallicrafter's S-120 from Sears. I always wanted an HQ-180, still do!
What other radios do you think are better?