[Boatanchors] Cost of radio

[Carl]

Roger, Id say the basic design was started with the S-9; the SX-9 crystal 
was optional. Those were the first mass produced Halli radio to include a 
built in speaker. And yes, the SX-9 is still a better radio for some strange 
reason, even without the xtal filter turned on.

Carl
KM1H




> Glenn,
>
> I think that $75 is the very high end for one in very nice cosmetic 
> condition-I wouldn't pay more than $50 for one in average condition(trim 
> present, paint OK, all knobs present and correct).
>
> The S-20R is from the lower end of the Halli line and selectivity, 
> stability, and image rejection (20 meters and up) will be problematic.  I 
> have several Halli's from that era (S-19, S-19R, S-20, S-20R, and S-22R) 
> and they are good examples of basic radios from that era but you wouldn't 
> want to use them as your main or everyday receiver.  I guess they are 
> historically interesting because the S-20 basic circuit layout survived 
> through the S-40 and later S-85 and SX-99 models.
>
> So if you want a basic receiver for when conditions are good or a receiver 
> that does a decent job with AM broadcast and what is left of SW broadcast 
> it is an OK receiver.  Otherwise, one of the Super Skyriders (or even a 
> Defiant or Super Defiant) from that era will be a much better choice.  My 
> slightly older SX-9 and SX-11 are much better performers.
>
> Rodger WQ9E
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: boatanchors-bounces at mailman.qth.net on behalf of Glenn Little WB4UIV
> Sent: Tue 6/1/2010 10:09 PM
> To: BOATANCHORS
> Subject: [Boatanchors] Cost of radio
>
> I have been offered a S-20R Sky Champion from an estate.
> I think the asking price is high.
> What is a reasonable price to pay for a Hallicrafters S-20R that is
> functional but not restored?
>
>
> Thanks
> 73
> Glenn
> WB4UIV
>
>
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