[IRCA] DX Gear Available

[Russ Edmunds <wb2bjh@xxxxxxxxx>]

I've reached a point with the hobby where 95% of my DX is via remote 
overnight timed PC recordings and another 4% is in the car. Since I have
 only air core loops ( or internal ferrite in the 2010's ), and don't 
have the physical setup nor location for any kind of a useful outdoor 
antenna configuration ( every attempt I've made in the past has resulted
 in more spurs and mixing products than I can handle ) neither phasing 
nor outdoor unidirectional arrays will happen here. Further, using only 
loops with a basement shack ( and no other reasonable place for it ) 
limits the distance I can hear DX from due to low angle horizon blockage
 via the ground. And of
 course IBOC is still with us, limiting DX'ing even more. 

Since
 I've been thinking of doing this anyway, I
 am now seriously looking to dispose of much of my MW DX equipment, 
because much of it is either very heavy and/or very big, it may have to 
be regional pickup/delivery, or semi-local hamfest or sale. The costs of
 packing and shipping older tube-type receivers is not small. But the 
weight of many of these items is just another argument to do this sooner
 rather than later before it reaches the point where I can't carry them 
up the stairs. I'd keep the 2010's of course, along with the smaller 
loop. 

Both
 of my Hammarlunds are in need of at least partial re-capping. I've been
 unable to get to doing that for a few years now, so I don't expect I 
can find the time to do them myself before sale. This also says that 
these haven't been powered up for 5 years or so.

So,
 in case anyone has any interest, here's what
 I have and am thinking of moving out. Obviously I'd prefer to keep 
these in the hobby, hopefully with someone who will appreciate and use 
them. Whatever I am unable to move here will likely be taken to a local hamfest.

1)
 HQ-150 modified by Bob Foxworth years ago to add front panel mixer 
trimmer, front panel IF trimmers, SB-620 scanalyzer outputs and more. 
But needs some degree of re-capping - symptom is minimal or no signal 
level. This could be an audio chain problem or an RF chain problem.

2)
 HQ-150 largely unmodified. In addition to the replacement of 
capacitors, the main power switch is shot. This one also has the same 
problem - little to no audio/signal.

3)
 The Heath
 SB-620 Scanalyzer, used for monitoring the spectrum for split carriers,
 etc., and suitable for use with HQ-150 # 1 when repaired.
 My strong preference is to sell the two as a package. This hasn't been 
powered up in probably 10 years.

4)
 A Krohn-Hite 330M tube-type variable bandpass audio filter. Desktop 
size, smaller than an HQ-100. Variable hi and lo pass in 5 ranges each: 
1/100, 1/0, 1, 10, 100. Banana plugs for input/output. This hasn't been 
powered up in probably 10 years.

5)
 A Deltron rack-mount Model 1457, Metered for 0-10v but actually reads 
0-20. 12 v  25 amp power supply, built like a tank and just as heavy. 
Not powered up in about 5 years.

6) An old Lafayette ( which kind of tells you just how old ) portable tube tester, not powered up in close to 5 years.

As none of these have been powered up in
 5 or more years, they probably will need to be gently coaxed up to full voltage with a Variac.

I
 also have an old 2-meter crystal HT ( Standard HT-146 ) and whatever 
accessories go with it, including extra crystals and charger. The 
speaker mike has some issues, though

If
 anyone has interest, feel free to make me a proposal. Again, it's all 
delivery or pick-up without having to travel several hours. 

Please contact me off list at wb2bjh@xxxxxxxxxx

 
Russ Edmunds
15 mi NNW of Philadelphia 
Grid FN20id
<wb2bjh@xxxxxxxxx>
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