HEATHKIT AR-3 VS. STAR ROAMER

[@peanutlover1951]

I built my first SR in 1967. What a radio ! But with college, girls, work, children, rand all that stuff, I somehow parted with it. 😢. While I always had a portable SW radio around through the years, and finally an RSP, I didn’t become a Ham until 2020 when I retired. My 38 year old son recently surprised me with a partially fixed up SR for Christmas that he found somewhere. It works, but needs caps and maybe tubes. I have ordered them all and can’t wait to finish the restoration. I have plenty of antennas to use!!

[@wacoflyer]

I built a Star Roamer in 1965 and as a young teen, I spent many an enjoyable evening roaming the world with it. Now fast forward to 2017, when I gave it a complete restoration. So now this little gem looks and works great once again!

[@RandomRetr0]

That’s SUCH a good tip on covering the speaker. I never thought about it, and have had several “accidents” over the years that could have been prevented by covering the cone as you suggest. Very valuable advice. Thank you

[@vtradio]

Nice comparison. Thank you. 73 Paul AA1SU

[@brunoprimas1483]

I hae a SR and live in east-central Wisconsin. I can sometimes receive up to six different beacon signals on LW at the same time.

[@RadioTom103]

Oh what great memories I have of using my Star Roamer along with a Heath Q Multiplier to explore the Short Wave bands back in the late sixties and early seventies! I had great success logging the plentiful SW broadcast stations of the day.

[@DimRoditis]

Thank you sir, for yet another interesting video. Your calm and uncompromising manner makes your channel even more fun to watch!

[@EscapeVelo]

Now this is entertainment!

[@eddyaudio]

Excellent description John of both Receivers sadly we see any out in Australia Regards Ian.

[@squarewave2]

Thank you, Eddy, for my first comment! I always wanted to go to Australia. It sounds like a well governed country. And it's very COOL!

[@DCDura]

$34.95 for my Star Roamer about 1968

[@philipacovington]

How about turning them on? Another useless video!