that is a loveley radio you've got there just watched your video and I really do like the radio you have there it sounds great for a old radio I'd really like something like that maybe one day I'll lay my hands on something like you've got there I've had a YAESU FT ONE in the past but I bet the older radios like this one you've got work a lot better than the one I've had. Anyhow I'll let you go and I'll wish you the best 73's for now. Stephen M3SNV from brekfield Liverpool United Kingdom.
I am a radio guy since kid but just getting into tubes. What boat anchor do you recommend the Collins R390A seems to be one top on the list. What Hammarlund do you recommend? Any idea of cost on these collectible good performing radios?
Q2) How do these compare with current transistor Ham gear say 1995-2009 vintage in the $600-$1800 range. Ever do any comparisons? I understand the tube radios hold their own. The new stuff has the memory and displays and smaller of course. Just curious.
Great showing Tim. I also own that piece along with the HQ129X coupled with the Heathkit Q-Multiplier. The 129 gets the majority of my monitoring, especially on the BCB. 5 Stars :-)
I have an HQ-129x. Weighs 50 lbs. or so. So I bought a cheap auto mechanic's creeper to roll it around the living room carpet. And sit down to play it (have no heavy duty desk). Radio is almost as long as the creeper!
Not a bad update on the HQ-129. Those old rigs have great audio. A couple of the old rigs I have have impressed me no end as to audio quality. BTW, I think I've worked W9ZN!!! 73
that is a loveley radio you've got there just watched your video and I really do like the radio you have there it sounds great for a old radio I'd really like something like that maybe one day I'll lay my hands on something like you've got there I've had a YAESU FT ONE in the past but I bet the older radios like this one you've got work a lot better than the one I've had. Anyhow I'll let you go and I'll wish you the best 73's for now. Stephen M3SNV from brekfield Liverpool United Kingdom.
helraiser666painkil 2 years ago
I am a radio guy since kid but just getting into tubes. What boat anchor do you recommend the Collins R390A seems to be one top on the list. What Hammarlund do you recommend? Any idea of cost on these collectible good performing radios?
Q2) How do these compare with current transistor Ham gear say 1995-2009 vintage in the $600-$1800 range. Ever do any comparisons? I understand the tube radios hold their own. The new stuff has the memory and displays and smaller of course. Just curious.
gmcjetpilot 2 years ago
It's the beauty of the classic, the romance, the quality, the nostalgia of the past. Awesome.
hrbear 2 years ago
I regret having to sell it...just not enough room.
n1ti 2 years ago
Great showing Tim. I also own that piece along with the HQ129X coupled with the Heathkit Q-Multiplier. The 129 gets the majority of my monitoring, especially on the BCB. 5 Stars :-)
breehound 2 years ago
I regret selling it...just not enough room.
n1ti 2 years ago
Hi Tim, some lovely old equipment you have there, the old gear just oozes character and sound fantastic.
Keep the videos coming.
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MI3LVZ
teamfab 3 years ago
I just picked up a Hammarlund HQ-110. Have not checked out out yet !!
oldtool53 3 years ago
What a fine Hammarlund HQ-140X receiver you have! I have a BC-779A(SP-210LX). Absolutely enthralled with the BC-779A. Have a blast man! I am
73,
John S.
KC5NGX
John S.
jstrunck 3 years ago
I have an HQ-129x. Weighs 50 lbs. or so. So I bought a cheap auto mechanic's creeper to roll it around the living room carpet. And sit down to play it (have no heavy duty desk). Radio is almost as long as the creeper!
DarbyRangers 3 years ago
KF4QKR that HQ 140 was made in NYC, Hammarlund was founded in 1910, in NYC
and did not move to North Carolina
till the late 60s
cw at the end W9XN Bill
he is on 40 es 80 cw nearly every night
worked him last week
de w8znx
without cw its just cb
GammatronTriode 4 years ago
Hammarlunds are good recievers and they were made here in North Carolina .
KF4QKR 4 years ago
Not a bad update on the HQ-129. Those old rigs have great audio. A couple of the old rigs I have have impressed me no end as to audio quality. BTW, I think I've worked W9ZN!!! 73
MarksCoffeehouse 4 years ago