[Hallicrafters] SX-62

[Patrick A. Thompson Sr.]

If you don't enjoy the process of revamping these old sets then I'd think it
prudent to stay away from extensive repairs.  Perhaps there are people on
this list that can recommend a reliable repair person.

My opinion is that it doesn't take tremendous amounts of electronic
knowledge to recap a receiver but it does take a reasonable amount of
craftsmanship or soldering skill.  A pleasant place to work where the
project can be spread out over however many days or weeks you require is a
must. A large bright lamp and a magnifier lamp help. You work at your pace
and take as long as you want.

If you doubt your skills, why not put aside the SX-62 and start with a less
complicated and less valuable set to build confidence and minimize dollar
risk?

If the radio now works more or less correctly then you can replace one cap
at a time with a test of the radio between each part that is replaced. Take
notes or make sketches or take digital pictures before each part removal.
Get good clear schematics and service literature and make the process fun!

If none of this appeals to you then I'd take solace in that there is a good
market in collectable quality older radios. You may be able to retrieve most
or all of what you paid.

Pat
wa4tuk

> -----Original Message-----
> From: hallicrafters-admin at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:hallicrafters-admin at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Mike Wolfson
> Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2003 12:46 PM
> To: Hallicrafters Net
> Subject: [Hallicrafters] SX-62
>
>
> Hi.  I'm back with a couple of more questions about working on the SX-62 I
> bought.  I've looked over the radio and spent many hours
> listening to it.  I
> initially thought and was reassured that working on the radio was
> within my
> capabilities.  I've decided that although I have the desire to work on it,
> I'm worried that I'll end up screwing up the radio.  Its too nice
> of a radio
> for me to muck around in it and REALLY mess it up.  I've narrowed
> my options
> down to the following.  Option 1 is to have someone recap the
> radio, replace
> any questionable electrical components and generally clean it up
> to bring it
> up to a more current electrical state.  Option 2 is to just
> resell the radio
> for what I paid for it and keep the memories.
>
> I've got concerns that it will cost more to have the work done than the
> radio's really worth.  If I had the work done to recap the radio, have the
> electrically questionable parts replaced and have it cleaned up what would
> it what would be a fair price for the radio ?  Like many of you, I have to
> assure the head accountant that I'm not just throwing the money
> away to keep
> peace around here.
>
> Mike
>
>
>
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