Tom W7WHY
> a important consideration in contest receivers is where the >tuning
knob is located. some radios like the nc183 and super >pro have the
band spread knob lower down and on the right >side, some higher in the
middle like the HRO60. tuning knob >height is of utmost importance
after many hours of operating.
>
> some operators like an on-end 2x4 platform to hold the desk
>equipment, so you have room for logs, keys, etc under the >receivers
proper, the famed
> KH6IJ had his HRO60 mounted at a 45 degree angle facing >up so he
could jst lay his hand on the dial
>
> a good crystal filter and an outboard 85 kc if strip helps too.
Yeah, the old ARC-5 receiver was great for that. Really got some
great filtering using that as an outboard IF.
You really needed a good Q-multiplier too! The old 2-BQ was a great
one as was the QF-1.
And stay away from plug-in coils too! You could get a real jolt
trying to change one of those when you are half asleep. 73
>
> make sure the VFO knob is located conveniently to which >ever hand
you deem to tune it with
>
> all send/receive functions should be in a single switch, >preferably
a small movable one on the desk, i personally never >have been able to
operate a foot switch over a contest period
>
> good luck in the contest
>
> mike w7dra
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