[Boatanchors] Always wanted a S-42 so it was time

[Joe Connor]

 What's cool about the SX-42 is the coverage. As far as I know, the only two boatanchors that cover the AM BCB, the SW bands and the FM BCB are the SX-42 and the SX-62. Of the two, the SX-42 is far superior for SWLing or ham use. Because of the wide coverage, the SX-42 makes a nice receiver for your study or office. 
How common is the bandswitch issue? I've worked on two of them and didn't encounter that problem on either one. If I remember correctly, the key to restoration is removing the side panel to gain access to some of the caps in the RF section. I also remember a lot of our-of-spec resistors. 
                        Joe Connor


    On Saturday, July 21, 2018, 1:28:02 AM EDT, Bob Groh <bob.groh at gmail.com> wrote:  
 
 There are quite a few web links that pop up when you do a search for "hallicrafters SX-42 restoration" and coping with a bad bandswitch is apparently a real struggle.  But it certainly seems that this is one fine radio and if we don't dig in and restore them then who will?  This from a guy who hasn't even looked at his for 20 years!
Bob Groh, WA2CKY 
On Fri, Jul 20, 2018 at 8:56 PM, <w5jo at brightok.net> wrote:

I don't know Joe, having been there with both the SX-42 band switch whipped me.  With the SX 28 I could remove the side panel of the box shielding the band switch, remove the shaft and move the wafers a bit to replace caps and resistors.

I have a very nice SX 42 that must have a band switch problem and I won't tackle it because of the location.    The story is, be very careful with your rebuild of the RF and mixer stage Bob.  If that switch is good, then you will be ok, if there is a problem somewhere then good luck.

Jim
W5JO

-----Original Message----- they're much easier to rebuild than an SX-28. Watch the audio transformer.
                             Joe Connor    On Friday, July 20, 2018, 6:47:22 PM EDT, Bob Groh <bob.groh at gmail.com> wrote: