[Boatanchors] Hallicrafters TO keyer - Excellent Condition

w8au at sssnet.com w8au at sssnet.com
Mon Aug 2 23:32:04 EDT 2010


At 11:10 PM 8/2/2010, The Pollacks wrote:
>Unsolicited testimonial:  I have several of these, and have used them with
>all kinds of rigs for 40 years. I think the only problem I ever had was a
>blown resistor once in the sidetone circuit.  Anyone who needs a keyer
>should hop on this.  Priced right, too!  If keying cathode keyed rigs, check
>the manual for the resistor/cap combination to go across key.  I have a
>manual to copy if anyone needs it.

Another failing is the fact that Halli skimped on the fuse.  Mine burnt up
a power transformer one day after being left on during my absence.  (Back in
the mid sixties)  Finding space for a standard fuseholder may be difficult.
Adding one in-line under the chassis is better than nothing.

Perry  w8au



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