Today, I am reminded that Google is my friend. After much digging and
prodding, I found what I was looking for. It seems the National SW-54
receiver is as close to what I want as possible without me having to do
math. It dates back to the 50's, uses tubes, (in fact, I already have
three of the five in it) covers a good amount of the SW band, and will
drive either my 2000 ohm headphones or a 4" speaker. BAMA had the
manual, but it wouldn't give it up, so I had to go to the mirror site
to get it. Everything I need is in it - schematics, parts list,
pictures of the assembled receiver. Not exactly the ideal radio for a
first try, but nothing good ever came easy, did it? ;-)

Thanks again to everyone who offered advice and suggestions. I'll be
sure to post when I have it together and let everyone know how I made
out.

Time to scrounge for parts.


Ralph