[Hallicrafters] SX-99

[Bill Marx]

Once you get the hang of calibrating it, this is a surprisingly good SWL receiver. I used one in the late 50's to work 100 countries
when I was a kid. The transmitter was an HT-9 and the VFO was an HT-18.
Bill Marx W2CQ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dennis Ashworth" <K7FL at ARRL.NET>
To: <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2003 7:34 PM
Subject: [Hallicrafters] SX-99


> I just purchased an SX-99 that seems to work very well on all bands. There
> are a couple dirty switch contacts, but I am very impressed by the overall
> condition of the radio given it's age. The front panel is absolutely
> flawless, although the top has some surface scratches.
>
> I've done a search of the list archives (at least the past 6 months) and
> found good tips on painting cabinets ... something I'll eventually do.
> However, there wasn't much else available. So, for those of you  with SX-99
> experience, what advice would you offer an SX-99 newbie?
>
> Thanks
> Dennis, K7FL
> Battle Ground, WA
>
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