The first one I LISTENED to was a 1937 Phicol console,
model 37-650. (That radio cost $100 new in 1937, big bucks)
It was in my grandfather's attic when I was 8 years
old and I spent hours listening to SWL BC stations.
It sits here in the shack. Hasn't been powered up
in 40 years.
The first one I OWNED was a National NC-183D receiver.
It was my dad's and he let me have it after he was
no longer interested. I left it at home when I went off
to college and my folks gave it to the Goodwill.
Boy, was I pi***d.
The first SW receiver I BOUGHT was a Kenwood R-1000.
Actually, a pretty nice radio and I have kicked myself
a hundred times for selling it. I used the money to buy
an R-2000, but still wish I had the R-1000.
73, Ken AD6KA/5R8GQ