[Hallicrafters] re: SX-28 Diagrams

[Scott Seickel]

Hi Mike,
I took the RF deck completely apart Sunday and got it
half assembled.  Finished up the last few evenings.  Must
have spent 6 hours on it.  Pulled All 4 "modules" completly
out of the radio.  I replaced ALL resistors and caps in the deck,
As I do not want to chance having to open up this damn thing
in the future because a resistor goes up.  I have the radio 'bout 3/4
recapped now and i check the resistors as I go.  The paper caps
were all VERY leaky as you would expect but I have only
found a few resistors that were out of tolerence.  The mica
caps so far have been good.  I have been running the set
and enjoying it in-between capping sessions. Heading towards the
power supply and audio section now.  I guess I need to add a fuse
to the set while I am there.
Going up to Radio XXXIV in Mass this weekend.  Anyone else heading
there?  It is the largest antique flea market on the east coast.

Scott








> From: "Mike Smout" <mikesmout at sympatico.ca>
> To: <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
> Date: Fri, 7 Feb 2003 11:59:01 -0800
> Subject: [Hallicrafters] re: SX-28 Diagrams
>
> Hi Scott
>
>      I am just doing the finishing touches on my SX-28A. I have recapped =
> the entire unit and now I am checking out each and every resistor. Don't =
> forget to check out the micas too! I have found a lot of bad resistors. =
> Seems like every second or third one is out. Scott, if  you are serious =
> about doing a good job on recapping, take apart the RF section and =
> replace " all " of the caps. It takes some time, but I found it fun and =
> challenging. Phil Nelson has documented his restoration of an SX-28 and =
> does a fine job in explaining it step by step with photos to assist you. =
> Take care and have fun. Don't forget to keep us posted on your progress.
>
> Best wishes,
> Mike Smout
>