mikethedruid
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I collect and restore antique radio receivers. If you have the skills to do the restoration, that is, replace ALL the electrolytic and paper condensers, check all the resistors and replace any which have drifted out of spec, test all the vacuum tubes and replace any which are weak or bad, clean the contacts of the band switch, replace any wiring which has gone bad (some receivers used rubber covered wire and that insulation has now deteriorated and become brittle or turned to mush depending on the environment) and do any other needed work, you can end up with a fine receiver which can provide you with hours of DXing enjoyment.
One radio I have restored is the Lafayette HE-30, a 9 tube, general coverage (0.55 Mhz to 30 Mhz) receiver. It has a Q multiplier to improve selectivity, and a BFO to receive CW and SSB. These take some playing with to learn how to get the best out of them, but work well once mastered. All in all a very good receiver.
One radio I have restored is the Lafayette HE-30, a 9 tube, general coverage (0.55 Mhz to 30 Mhz) receiver. It has a Q multiplier to improve selectivity, and a BFO to receive CW and SSB. These take some playing with to learn how to get the best out of them, but work well once mastered. All in all a very good receiver.