[ForSale-Swap] FS or SWAP: Hallicrafters HT-37 Transmitter & Shure 444 mic.

[Philip Atchley]

Hi Y'all,

For a number of reasons I've decided NOT to proceed with the overhaul of the 
Hallicrafters HT-37 transmitter I recently received as payment for some 
radio work.  Instead I'll sell or maybe SWAP it.

FIRST, DUE TO IT'S WEIGHT AND BULK THIS ITEM 'HAS' TO BE PICKED UP IN 
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA (MERCED).  I WILL NOT SHIP IT, NO EXCEPTIONS!

CONDITION AND DESCRIPTION:  I have no way to take digital pictures. Here is 
a thorough description of the set.

1.  Hallicrafters HT-37 transmitter, probably a solid 8.5 cosmetically as 
there are a few minor scrapes/rubs on the top edges and a couple small blems 
in the black part of the front panel.  Perhaps not collector quality, but it 
still looks VERY nice.  NO APPARENT MODS WHATSOEVER. Complete, no missing 
parts.

2.  Chassis is nice and clean with no rust.  All original feet, NICE 
original Knobs, NEW 3 wire power cord (old one was rotted and I wouldn't 
accept it's liability).  I've had the bottom off, the underside of the 
chassis looks as nice as the top side.

3.  Most tubes are original Hallicrafters, the driver has been replaced. 
The 6146 final tubes may or may not be original as they are RCA branded and 
I understand Halli didn't brand their 6146's.  Tubes tested good on a TV-7, 
though two 12AT7's in the modulator should probably be replaced as they 
aren't balanced.

4. TRANSFORMER:  Power transformers are a "Weak Link" in these sets.  I've 
"baked" this one under a light bulb for a number of days to make sure there 
isn't any moisture in it.  It tests good in circuit, BUT IT'S SUGGESTED THE 
BUYER REPLACE ALL ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS, REPLACE THE RECTIFIER TUBES WITH 
SILICON RECTIFIERS AND DISCONNECT THE 5 VOLT FILAMENT LEADS FROM THE 
RECTIFIER TUBE SOCKETS as the usual failure mode is the high voltage winding 
shorts to the 5 Volt Winding and then to ground.  Those mods decreases the 
chance of transformer failure. That is all at the buyers discretion.

5.  Because of number 4 above I HAVE NOT applied power to the unit and it is 
therefore sold as-is.

WHAT COMES WITH IT:

1.  ORIGINAL Hallicrafters Manual, complete but has some tears on the pages, 
repaired with clear tape.

2.  A nice Shure 444 high impedance desk mic with no connector.  Either you 
may obtain the proper mating mic connector for the HT-37, OR modify the 
HT-37 for PTT and replace the connector on the HT-37 with a different 
connector.  It's your call.

PRICE FOR ALL:  $140 cash or 'BEST REASONABLE OFFER', PICKED UP in Merced 
California.  I 'MAY' consider a swap.  General Coverage Shortwave receivers 
(and SOME test equipment) are ALWAYS welcomed here.


73 de Phil,  KO6BB
http://users.mercednet.com/beaconeer/
Merced, Central California, 37.3N  120.48W  CM97sh