[Boatanchors] HQ-129X Info

[Duane Fischer, W8DBF]

Hello Byron,

Let me suggest to you that you utilize the excellent search functions found 
on the HHI (Halligan's Hallicrafters International) web site to procure 
information on the 129x.

www.w9wze.net

>From the home page, locate the "search archives' link and give it a drop 
click.

Remember Byron; you can search by the model, in this case the 129x, or by 
any function or title that might be unique to it.

There have been several lengthy threads on the Hammarlund 129x receiver over 
the past several years. The last I knew, prior to the change of ownership, 
the list archives went back at least sixty months, or five years. In some 
cases, the lists went back even farther. Suffice it to say, that there is a 
"lot" of valuable information in the Heathkit archives waiting for you!

I think, and I am not certain about this, there was a thread here on the 
Boat Anchors list also. However, it was much shorter in length. The length 
does not = quality, however!

You can check both the Heathkit and the Boat Anchors list archives from the 
Halli web site, so go for it and enjoy!

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Byron Tatum" <bjtatum1 at att.net>
To: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 8:52 PM
Subject: [Boatanchors] HQ-129X Info


> Hello-
>    I picked up a restorable, working HQ-129X at a recent swapmeet. It 
> brings back fond memories of my novice days in late1960's. I was not 
> fortunate enough to have one myself, but I would tune around on my 
> friend's. I remember  he could work the VK's and ZL's when I barely could 
> tell they were there on my HR-10, and I had the better antenna!.
>    I have ordered a new front panel and will repaint the case. My plans 
> are to mate this set with my DX-100B.
>    I wonder if anyone recalls any improvements to the HQ-129X front end, 
> such as a less-noisy RF Amp or Mixer? I have been searching on the 
> internet and saw reference to a QST article about improving the HQ-129X.
>    Anyway, just thought I would start gathering info ahead of restoration.
>                                                                Thanks, 
> Byron WA5THJ.
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