[Hallicrafters] S-53A my first dumb question

[Roger Shultz]

 Great Tim on your S-53A. It was my first receiver in 1956.

As to how to connect a coax fed antenna, the manual states " If a concentric
line with a grounded outer conductor is used , connect the inner conductor
to terminal "A1", the outer conductor to "A2" and connect the jumper bar
between terminals "A2" and "G" .

I now have a S-53 but my memory of the S-53A will always be fresh as when I
opened it at Christmas when my fathr hid it behind his chair rather than put
it under the tree. He liked to tease me and he "got me good" on that one!

73, Roger NJ2R


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From: <tlogan7 at cox.net>
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Sent: Monday, January 13, 2003 9:39 PM
Subject: [Hallicrafters] S-53A my first dumb question


> Hi folks -
>   Well, today I received my first "vintage" radio - a modest S-53A.  I was
> elated to find the cabinet, dials, and face in immaculate shape. For me it
> is a real treat and a trip into history - one could easily get hooked on
> this stuff!
>   Now for my first, non techy, dumb question. My ham shack uses a 250'
wire
> loop which goes to some ladder line; a 4:1 balun; and then through about
10
> feet of coax into a BNC connector for my rigs.
>   I need to connect the two antenna screws (A1 and A2) to the BNC
> connection. What is the best way to do this and does it matter which screw
> terminal goes to the enter wire of the coax connection. Thanks for any
help.
>  73/Tim
>
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