julian814 wrote:
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

Ocean State electronics has EXACT replacement coil forms for the beast.
(sockets are another story!) They have NORMAL socket type plug in coil
forms too. (the national coil forms have different pin spacing than
standard tube socket type coils).