"Buzzygirl" wrote in message
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Just curious to hear about shortwave receivers that people have
owned that
are their longest-operating receivers. How long did they last, and
are you
still using them? Did they require major overhaul at any point
during their
long lives?

My old DX-440 from 1989 is still working fine, and I
occasionally use it so that the kids will get a chance
to play with it.

The oldest radio that I own that still works is the
Hallicrafters SX-100 Mk1, which I obtained last
year. It's it pretty good shape; some recapping
(which I didn't get to this winter) and some other
work will bring it back to great condition.

The Hallicrafters S-20R Sky Champion would have
been working, if I hadn't gotten the idea in my head
to replace the driver on it. It's been in a state of
disrepair for the past 10 years.

--Mike L.