[TenTec] 1253 Receiver kit

[Richards]

I concur.   It was fun to build and fun to operate.   It is not a high 
tech SW rig, but it is fun to use - especially if you like fiddling with 
knobs a little, not a lot, but a little bit.   But THAT is what I like 
about radio !

I am in the middle of building the Model 1254 dual conversion superhet 
model right now.   A bit more involved, but should be a rather decent SW 
radio when finished.   Not complicated with lots of knobs, but it should 
have acceptable selectivity and selectivity.   I will probably put it on 
the nightstand for late night listening when I cannot sleep.

If you want more than a couple nights of project, maybe the Model 1254 
will be a good pick.   It will be way more radio when you are finished, 
and a fairly sizable challenge but not overload.

Just MY take...     Happy Trails.

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On 2/4/2011 8:56 PM, Bill wrote:
   The 1253 seemed intriguing on Youtube so I went for it and NO regrets.
A fun build and it worked just like the Regen RX of my youth
except for the band switching. Sure, you gotta fiddle with the controls
and not expect too much performance wise, but I think its fun to play with

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