[Hallicrafters] SX-71 restoration tips ??

[Phil Atchley]

Hello all
It looks like a SX-71 will be wending it's way out here to California next
week.  As this set will be a definite "keeper" and I intend to put a LOT of
listening hours on it I plan on doing a complete electrical refurb of it, to
include a complete recap etc.  (I've already bought replacement 'lytics in
anticipation of it)

The set is supposed to be in working condition so I don't anticipate any
major problems (and I've done a lot of radios).  However, many of these old
radios have known problem areas that are potential pitfalls to the unwary
individual poking around in their innards.

Does the SX-71 have any of these known weak points or areas that I should
pay special attention to?  Anything that I should be aware of before
starting in on it?  I plan on doing a "refurb" using new, quality parts, not
try to "restore" it to factory specified (and leaky ;-) original type
capacitors etc.

73 de Phil  KO6BB
Loving home provided for wayward Boatanchor Receivers
ko6bb at elite.net
Merced, Central California
37.18N 120.29W CM97sh




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