Hi Andy, I owned a Hammarlund HQ-180 and I thought it was fabulous! I
used it primarily for AM broadcast DXing. It would tune stations my ham
HF rigs had a hard time picking out, even with DSP and filters etc. It
was great on the sidebands in the ham allocations, and SWL was a joy. I
sold it to make room for a HF ham rig. I kick myself for selling it,
now that I have a shack that is big enough for it and my other radio
toys. I never had mine alligned or re-capped because I didn't think it
was needed. It performed very well. I used it more often than my Racal
RA- 6790GM and my Collins R-388URR and they were both sold before the
Hammarlund went. If I ever find another good condition one I will grab
it, no questions asked! 73, Mike...w1sox Andy writes:

I have lusted after an HQ180 for 50 years. And now I
might go out and buy one with my next Social Security
check....

So, how many here have experience with the 180 ??
I understand the 170 is more stable and a better receiver...
Anyone care to comment on this....???

I don't ham much anymore, but if I get a Hammarlund
I want to know what I might have to modify to get it working
well.... Anyone with experience in stabilizing/rebuilding/repair
on these Hammarlund models might like to talk about their
experiences, and I would like to listen...

73s from Andy in Eureka, Texas W4OAH