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| Reviews Summary for Hammarlund HQ145 |
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Reviews: 2
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Average rating: 4.5/5
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MSRP: $260.00
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Description: Tube type general coverage receiver
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KJ6AGO
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Rating: 4/5
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Nov 6, 2009 16:55
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Ok For Its Day
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I purchased the "X" variant of the HQ145, new, as my dream SWL receiver as a H.S. student in 1967. It was my "window to the world" and I enjoyed my 30 years with it. The previous reviewer has described it well. Big, reliable, easy to service (mine didn't require ANY servicing over 30 years, not even a single tube change!), easy to use. Loved that huge analog S-meter that was right in the middle of my view! Good NB and tone, too.
However, from a SWL feature perspective, the HQ145X was really made obsolete when the Drake SW-4 series was introduced in the late 60s. True, the Drake was an AM-only RX, but its tuning accuracy was revolutionary at this price and for this era in SWL. My HQ145X just could not compete. I purchased a Drake and, although I kept my Hammarlund for 30 years, always preferred the tuning performance of the Drake for SWL. You could hear the same stations on both units, but you could set the Drake on any frequency, turn it on and, if the station could be heard, it would be there.
Enough said. I loved this radio in its day. You can buy a lot more performance today. Beautiful units, though.
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ERIEDXER
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 29, 2009 07:47
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Great tube rig
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have had this receiver for over 20 years and always enjoy its company. Excellent sensitivity and selectivity, it's really a teriffic performer. Falls in the mid-range of Hammarlund tube GC's, more features and dual conversion over the HQ100, but with performance only marginally below that of the bigger HQ180 and every bit as much fun to listen to, easily performs right along with the high end tube or solid state rigs. Big plus is these are easy to find at bargain besement prices for a high quality tube receiver. Built like a tank and easy to repair with very few electronic issues if kept in a stable environment.
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