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| Reviews Summary for Heathkit SS9000 |
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Reviews: 5
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Average rating: 5.0/5
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MSRP: $approx $2800
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Description: solid state 100 watt transceiver built in about 1983-4. Was answer to Collins KWM380. 2 VFOs with separate R/O displayed, memory, speech processor, WARC bands, PBT, 3 CW filters, RIT , NB etc. PS has 2 clock readouts and speaker built in.. NOT a kit, all assembled. Computer interface, etc.
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KT9O
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 22, 2009 20:00
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Extraordinary !!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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After a long and arduous search, I finally have this radio and its matching power supply in my station. It is all I expected and more. The receiver is amazing. The transmit quality is superb. Most of all, the radio has rock solid stability. The SS 9000 is not like anything you've ever seen or imagined from the Heath Company. Heath left a fine ham radio legacy with this radio.
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W8IDL
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 6, 2009 21:42
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Simply a GREAT Radio!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Have owned a Heath SS-9000 and matching PS-9000 since the mid-1980s. This transceiver compares favorably with other expensive radios of the time: the Rockwell Collins KWM-380 and the Signal/One MilSpec 1030. The receiver on the SS-9000 has the edge because of greatly reduced phase noise and a better front end. It has a very sensitive receiver on all bands 160 through 10 including WARC, and is very easy to listen to for hours on end. The transmitter has one of the best speech processors: it always receives excellent audio reports. This radio is just packed with features, but is very easy to use. Servicing the radio is easy as well. The front panel is hinged and flips down, and the other sub-chassis do the same. The only real service mine has needed is replacing the meter bulbs, but that should be solved with the recent installation of white LEDs. In short, this is one GREAT radio, and even though it is quite rare, it is well worth the hunt to find one! It is unique and high performance, a rare combination...
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K5NU
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 15, 2007 08:19
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very interesting
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I have read the other reviews with interest and recently found a nice 9000. I have been using it in the shack and I must say that I am impressed. This last week the noise on 80m has been very bad - a line noise so strong to make the band useless along with the normal S9 QRN. Noise blankers on the PRO, 775DSP, etc. were all ineffective. However, to my surprise, the NB on the 9000 made the band usable again. Very good. The dual vfo readouts are very cool and very easy to use. Audio reports of punchy audio with a HC-5. It is quickly becoming one of my favorite radios. Very competitive with the "newer" rigs. CW is quite good also. Very interesting.
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WB0UGO
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 1, 2005 16:24
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Great Rig
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Time owned: months
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With the exception of the Orion, this rig holds its own to all other radios in the shack. That includes a 1000MP w/Inrad mod, TS 2000, Corsair 2, TS 940, FT 897 and others. I still use it almost every week on the Heathkit net sunday at 2100 GMT, 14.292. It a very well built radio and extremly sensitive. I understand this was orginally the SS8000 in kit form, but since it was extremly hard to assemble was brought out as a completed rig. It just could not compete with the lower priced japanese rigs at the time and was blown out for about half the original price. there is a debate on how many were made that ranges from 250 - 2000. If you can get one at a good price, go for it. A very good radio that holds its own with most of todays rigs. 73's Steve
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K5YY
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 31, 2002 10:25
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Rare , wonderful solid state rig
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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If you get a chance to buy one of these, DO IT! They run about $1000 on used market. Written up in QST in 1984. Will compare to any SS current rig I have , great sensitivity and transmit audio. Enough filters and PBT to do a good job on crowded bands. Powerhouse Power Supply with speaker and TWO LED clocks! Has memory stacking frequency recall system and 2 VFO displays. You can switch RX and TX between either VFO with push of button. This is NOT a kit but was built I think in contract with Silvania. If you operate one, you will buy it! Would ask others to comment on their experiences with the radio.
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