[Hallicrafters] Re: Hallicrafters digest, Vol 4 #378 - 13 msgs

[Scott Seickel]

> 
> I would really like to hear from both sides of the "originality" fence
> on this one. I picked up another SX-32 that has not been touched in any
> way, no mods and no messing around. I'm certain the radio has not
> operated in many years.
> 
> Unless  you are maintaining a radio technology museum, the radio was
> designed for use. Had it been in continuous service, things would have
> worn out, tubes would have to be replaced, and so on.
> 
> A bad restoration will be a disaster, and a good restoration will make
> the radio useable. If you really want to "Preserve the Originality" take
> a lot of close up photos and save to old parts.
> 
> Bill Howard


If you can't do a restoration, Don't do it......then you will not
have to worry about a disaster as you call it.  I see no point in
saving the old parts.  Is someone really going to put the old caps
back in some day?  Will it make the radio worth more money 
because you have a handful of old leaky caps? 

Scott