[Boatanchors] HQ-129X Info

[Tom NØJMY]

And in a spasm of gratuitous self-promotion, I should toss out that you 
can purchase complete HQ-129X re-cap kits including the electrolytic can 
from this guy:

www.hayseedhamfest.com/capkits.htm

73,
Tom NØJMY.  .

www.hayseedhamfest.com
Multi-section Can Capacitors
for Heathkit, Drake, Halli, Hammy, more...


Duane Fischer, W8DBF wrote:
> 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.