[Hallicrafters] S 72 update

[David L. Thompson]

I borrowed a NOS 1U4 and 1U5 and hooked up an antenna to the S 72 as Sandy
W5TVW suggested (hooked it to the whip) and the S 72 sounds great on BC and
shortwave up to about 20Mcs.  Have not been able to hear much above 20
meters because the bands have not been good.  Sunspots are Ok but storms and
flares even cut out the short skip signals (hope they come back for Field
Day).

I am able to tune in SSB stations on 20 and 40 (have not tried at night for
75).  The bandspread works Ok but the calibration is off some and the
instructions are meager in the manual and Sam's Photofacts.
They give you restringing instructions but not calibration.

I also am still looking for a replacement for the handle.  Its simulated
leather.  Mine has broken in 3 parts and is not repairable.

73 Dave K4JRB