GTroy wrote:
I'd like to build my own...don't know where to find a good schematics
for one.

if I don't make one is there a great beginner's receiver?

thank you for all responses!

Check out the Ramsey stuff as they are fun to build, don't know
if they are the top of the line receivers but heck you can get
an education on how the things work.

http://www.google.com sw radio schematic = tons of stuff