[Hallicrafters] HT-18/S-53A Station

[Ron Evans]

Fellow Hams,

I just had to answer Tim's comments/opinion (kindly, I hope!) concerning 
"true ham work" and "wasting time and effort" with an S-53A.

I wrote him directly and not here on the list.  I believe I was right in 
doing so.

But if you would like a copy of my reply to Tim forwarded to you, just 
let me know.

Sincerest 73,

Ron - KD5S (formerly K5MVR from 1957 to 2001)



Tim wrote:

Alan - 
I just recently got my first Hallicrafters - the S-53A - in excellent 

shape and operating as well as they were intended to operate. I love the 

little critter for its historical nitch. I had intended to match it up 

with the HT-18 as was done in ARRL's Low Power QRP book. However, it is 

my opinion that for any type of true Ham work the S-53A is a waste of time 

and effort and will be very disappointing. The S-53A is simply a nice 

little tube rig for hearing foreign AM broadcasts. BTW I contacted the 

author of the QRP Low Power book and he said that after doing his 

HT-18/S-53A station he would definitely not recommend it. This is just 

my humble opinion and certainly could be totally wrong :-)
73/Tim NZ7C