Do it! L0l
SW will always be around.
So long as there is RF phenomena to exploit SW will never die
Should have and shouldn't have. I watched it close at 28 bucks, which is a lot below market for the model in the condition this looked to be. So I thought about it awful hard and the the S-38D is identical but for the factory installed BFO and a standby switch. Those are just as plentiful if not more so, just as cheap, and more functional as built.
Plus I'll most likely be moving soon and it would be another toy to lug around while being torn in three different directions when I have so many more that are just packed up. So for now I'll just buck up and be pragmatic, and make do with my solid state digital stuff.
Dang it.
After things settle down though I'll have to go looking for a nice example of a classic analog receiver - there is sure a wonderful selection of them out there.
Thanks for posting this thread - it has brought a smile to my face.