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| Reviews Summary for Heathkit SS9000 |
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Reviews: 3
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Average rating: 5.0/5
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MSRP: $approx $2800
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Description: solid state 100 watt transceiver built in about 1983-4. Was answer to Collins KWM380. 2 VFOs with separate R/O displayed, memory, speech processor, WARC bands, PBT, 3 CW filters, RIT , NB etc. PS has 2 clock readouts and speaker built in.. NOT a kit, all assembled. Computer interface, etc.
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K5NU
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 15, 2007 08:19
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very interesting
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I have read the other reviews with interest and recently found a nice 9000. I have been using it in the shack and I must say that I am impressed. This last week the noise on 80m has been very bad - a line noise so strong to make the band useless along with the normal S9 QRN. Noise blankers on the PRO, 775DSP, etc. were all ineffective. However, to my surprise, the NB on the 9000 made the band usable again. Very good. The dual vfo readouts are very cool and very easy to use. Audio reports of punchy audio with a HC-5. It is quickly becoming one of my favorite radios. Very competitive with the "newer" rigs. CW is quite good also. Very interesting.
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WB0UGO
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 1, 2005 16:24
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Great Rig
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Time owned: months
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With the exception of the Orion, this rig holds its own to all other radios in the shack. That includes a 1000MP w/Inrad mod, TS 2000, Corsair 2, TS 940, FT 897 and others. I still use it almost every week on the Heathkit net sunday at 2100 GMT, 14.292. It a very well built radio and extremly sensitive. I understand this was orginally the SS8000 in kit form, but since it was extremly hard to assemble was brought out as a completed rig. It just could not compete with the lower priced japanese rigs at the time and was blown out for about half the original price. there is a debate on how many were made that ranges from 250 - 2000. If you can get one at a good price, go for it. A very good radio that holds its own with most of todays rigs. 73's Steve
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K5YY
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 31, 2002 10:25
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Rare , wonderful solid state rig
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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If you get a chance to buy one of these, DO IT! They run about $1000 on used market. Written up in QST in 1984. Will compare to any SS current rig I have , great sensitivity and transmit audio. Enough filters and PBT to do a good job on crowded bands. Powerhouse Power Supply with speaker and TWO LED clocks! Has memory stacking frequency recall system and 2 VFO displays. You can switch RX and TX between either VFO with push of button. This is NOT a kit but was built I think in contract with Silvania. If you operate one, you will buy it! Would ask others to comment on their experiences with the radio.
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