Guys, this is has been an interesting discussion. I wish I was more
knowledgeable - I would venture out building like that but I just don't
know enough.
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I'm kind of starting over. Long story...
What would be a good receiver - or good enough to listen for VFOs, test
and build, etc.
Or better yet what should I avoid?
What about something like the Ten-Tec 1056 kit and some way to band
switch - maybe modules...
It's kind of a catch 22 - I have to have a receiver to build one (or
transmitter).

Dan KB9JLO