[Boatanchors] FS: HALLICRAFTERS SX25 "SUPER DEFIANT"

[K0DAN]

FS: HALLICRAFTERS SX25 "SUPER DEFIANT" communications receiver, 0.54-42 MHz,
with speaker, good condition, $100.00 O.B.O.

I'm helping a friend-of-a-friend find a good home for this cool receiver. I
have no stakes in it myself, other than to help the owner link up with a
boat anchor collector who will give this fine receiver some T.L.C., operate
it, enjoy it, and keep it in his collection. The seller received it from the
original purchaser, an engineer, now sk. He does not want to see this unit
resold on the auction sites for a profit. If you can respect these wishes,
please read on.

This is an art deco style Hallicrafters SX-25 with matching speaker (might
be the PM-23?). The case of the receiver and speaker have no metal dents,
etc. They have virtually no damage to the paint but show the normal dirt,
etc., of a fifty year old radio. There are some rather minor cabinet flaws
which are evident in the photos. Inside and outside the radio would benefit
from a going over with 409 cleaner. The main tuning dial cord is broken but
present. Has all original knobs. The output transformer has been replaced
with a Stancor A3880, which we believe is the correct replacement impedance
and power value. The receiver has hum, but receives strong stations in the
BC band and also 80 meter ham band. The speaker has a 5000 ohm to 8 Ohm
transformer and its voice coil is good. The plastic in the dials has
discolored over time but would be replaceable. The receiver has had the line
cord replaced with a 3 wire grounded cord. Other than the above, we don't
know anything else about it, but it appears to be in nice shape.

The receiver is not in my possession, so I am the middle-man for the
descriptions & photos. If you are interested, please email me off-list and I
will send you photos and what other info I have. The seller STRONGLY desires
that this unit be picked up (Kansas City area), however professional packing
+ shipping + insurance are options. If you've done this before you can
probably estimate the costs. The weight, unpacked, is about 46 pounds for
the receiver, and about 20 pounds for the speaker. If you wish to purchase
the unit I will put you in touch with the seller, and you can work out your
own arrangements. Payment by USPS money order (sorry, no PayPal or other
electronic means).

Everything described here is as accurate info as we can provide, ditto the
photos, however unit is offered as-is.

Please let us know if you have any interest!

Thanks and 73,

Dan
K0DAN
k0dan at arrl.net

SX-25 SPECS
Made in USA, 1940-1946
12 tube, single conversion, superhet
Coverage 540 kHz to 42 MHz
6 position selectivity
AM/CW