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FS: Sony ICF-6800W AM/FM/SW Radio exc. cond! (Orange Version)
bpnjensen wrote:
You could have mine. For the price, I'd rather get an HQ-145, HQ-180 or Collins. Big, ugly, and superb radios. Bruce I have a completely restored HQ-145. Some say it is not the best HQ, and certainly not the equal of the HQ-180, but on AMBCDX, it is superb! As is my restored Lafayette HE-30, another great tube radio. |
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FS: Sony ICF-6800W AM/FM/SW Radio exc. cond! (Orange Version)
On 4/13/10 09:40 , sctvguy1 wrote:
bpnjensen wrote: You could have mine. For the price, I'd rather get an HQ-145, HQ-180 or Collins. Big, ugly, and superb radios. Bruce I have a completely restored HQ-145. Some say it is not the best HQ, and certainly not the equal of the HQ-180, but on AMBCDX, it is superb! I've got a BC-794 Super Pro, one of the progenitors of the SP line. Amazing AMBCDX. And with the variable bandwidth IF, before NRSC II, delicious audio. In fact, the audio stage was configured to be used as a phono amplifier when not receiving. HQ-145 is a bit more modern than my own, but equally representative of the attention to quality that Hammarlund was known for. With that amazing sound. And it will definitely keep the shack warm at night. |
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FS: Sony ICF-6800W AM/FM/SW Radio exc. cond! (Orange Version)
On Apr 13, 11:06*am, "D. Peter Maus" wrote:
On 4/13/10 09:40 , sctvguy1 wrote: bpnjensen wrote: You could have mine. *For the price, I'd rather get an HQ-145, HQ-180 or Collins. *Big, ugly, and superb radios. Bruce I have a completely restored HQ-145. *Some say it is not the best HQ, and certainly not the equal of the HQ-180, but on AMBCDX, it is superb! * *I've got a BC-794 Super Pro, one of the progenitors of the SP line. Amazing AMBCDX. And with the variable bandwidth IF, before NRSC II, delicious audio. In fact, the audio stage was configured to be used as a phono amplifier when not receiving. * *HQ-145 is a bit more modern than my own, but equally representative of the attention to quality that Hammarlund was known for. *With that amazing sound. * *And it will definitely keep the shack warm at night. Peter, how often (hrs. in a week maybe) do you use that SP? Is the SP line really the holy grail of the Hammarlunds in your opinion. Inquiring minds want to know.:-) |
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FS: Sony ICF-6800W AM/FM/SW Radio exc. cond! (Orange Version)
On 5/26/10 01:23 , Gregg wrote:
On Apr 13, 11:06 am, "D. Peter wrote: On 4/13/10 09:40 , sctvguy1 wrote: bpnjensen wrote: You could have mine. For the price, I'd rather get an HQ-145, HQ-180 or Collins. Big, ugly, and superb radios. Bruce I have a completely restored HQ-145. Some say it is not the best HQ, and certainly not the equal of the HQ-180, but on AMBCDX, it is superb! I've got a BC-794 Super Pro, one of the progenitors of the SP line. Amazing AMBCDX. And with the variable bandwidth IF, before NRSC II, delicious audio. In fact, the audio stage was configured to be used as a phono amplifier when not receiving. HQ-145 is a bit more modern than my own, but equally representative of the attention to quality that Hammarlund was known for. With that amazing sound. And it will definitely keep the shack warm at night. Peter, how often (hrs. in a week maybe) do you use that SP? At least once a week. Sometimes much more. I don't have a precise figure, but I'd say it averages 6-8 hours a week over a year. More than I watch TV. Is the SP line really the holy grail of the Hammarlunds in your opinion. Inquiring minds want to know.:-) I can't say that. It's a fine rig. But I don't think of any radio as a holy grail. That said, the SP line up to SP-400 was single conversion. Very well done, but basic. SP-600 was dual conversion. HQ was single conversion up to 180. The HQ-180 was triple conversion. Better image rejection. The SP line looked to be a VERY serious receiver. More robust build than the HQ. But not necessarily a better performer. What constitutes a holy grail is more likely a nostalgia component than anything else. |
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