The first radios I ever built....

[KG4CGC]

I'd like to find a kit for AMBCB. Not some cheap ass version of a modern portable for 11 bucks. Something I could do some AMBCB DX with.

[N8YX]

I'd like to find a kit for AMBCB. Not some cheap ass version of a modern portable for 11 bucks. Something I could do some AMBCB DX with.

Look up the "Spiderweb" receiver project which appeared in an old Elementary Electronics magazine of the late '70s. If I still have the issue I'll make a photocopy for you.

As an alternative: Look for an ITT Mackay 3031A/AR or 3041A/AR. Maybe a 3030A/AR if you don't mind tuning with a decade-based thumbwheel switch arrangement. I have one each 3030AR and 3031A - they are definitely the hot ticket when it comes to AM BC DX. The only features missing are an IF shift and notch filter but one could use an external audio-based unit for the latter.