Any Shortwave lovers here?

[Lefty]

Hi Celt;

I've played some with shortwave at times during my life. I have a ham radio licence but have never been very active. In the past I have had a Hallicrafters S-120, Drake R-4A and presently only a Sony digital shortwave.

I did spend some months researching the famous Collins R-390 military HF receiver. Looking over the schematic and pictures I can see why it has such a great reputation. However it is somewhat pricey in restored condition, weighs a ton, takes up half a desk, etc.
Still it would be really cool to own the best shortwave reciever ever designed to CIA and mititary specifications.

Lefty