John S. wrote:
Buzzygirl wrote:

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?

Jackie


The longest lasting receiver is a National 100ASD that I inherited from
my father.

I thought it was my Halli' S20R, circa 1939. I did more DX'ing with that
radio than any since and I've had a lot of radios since the S20R. I was
really motivated in those days. :-)