[Hallicrafters] HT-18 question

[k0myw at att.net]

Alan,

You are right on both counts re the HT-18. It was (and still is) used a QRP rig 
and/or a VFO to drive a larger rig.

I'm sure some were lashed up to the HT-20, which was Hallicrafters contemporary 
medium-power HF rig. In 1947, however, prior to the introduction of the HT-20, 
Mr. Halligan & Co. sent the HT-18 on the Gatti-Hallicrafters "Mountains of the 
Moon" DXpedition to Africa, where it was used to drive a BC-610 (derived from 
the pre-war HT-4).

Even today, it make a nice little station when paired with the S-53(A) receiver.

73,
Mike, KØMYW

 
> Was the HT-18 designed to be used as either a low power transmitter and a VFO 
> for like the HT-20? I am curious about its history. It appears it was used as 
> a match to the S-53 receiver. Thanks
> 
> Alan KB7MBI in Woodinville, WA
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