[Hallicrafters] Opinions on the SR 150

[Sandy W5TVW]

The receiver on the SR-150 was very good, but leaves a bit to be desired on CW.
The SR-400 attempted to remedy this, but although the "nose" was sharper, the
shape factor of the curve on CW left something to be desired.

NO!  I am not a "Collins person".  Collins stuff has its limitations too, but a lot
of Collins people will dispute that!  The SR-150 WILL do a good job.

I really enjoyed mine, the only negative being those damned JAICO relays that are
"unobtainium" now.  The SR-400 had a slightly better VFO with better calibration
and a few more features, but was more troublesome than the SR-150.

If the 12DQ6 tubes are not pushed to 150 watts on CW, they will last quite a long
time.
I found limiting them to 90-100 watts, they will last forever.  (Well...almost!)
I sold it and the SR-400 as they were both "laying around" and I needed funds to get
other "boatanchors"!  The SR-400 has been replaced by a Drake "4 line" (T4X-R4A)
which I got for a very good price!  There are features about the Drakes I like better
and features that I don't like as well.  99% of my operating is CW and the "4 line"
has 160
meters which I hang around very often!

Your comments are appreciated.
73,
Sandy W5TVW

(Looking for a Hallicrafters HA-5!)
| Sandy,
|
| With all due respect, I must disagree with you on some points.
|
| The rx in the SR-150 is very good. The selectivity is quite good and it does
| offer RIT. Now I realize, if you are a Collins guy, everything everyone else
| made is inferior. But then again, the SR-150 was never meant to go head to head
| with some of the high priced Collins transceivers either.
|
| Many owners I talk with frequently have higher output than you indicated. Most
| do have a drop on ten meters, but almost all rigs of that era did.
|
| Many have argued, that the SR-150 is the most reliable, stable and maintenance
| free of all the Hallicrafters transceivers. I can atest to the fact that it is
| indeed the one I hear on the air the most. Those who own and use one, love them.
|
|
| There are many out there, so getting parts is generally not an issue. Unless one
| wants a knob! (grin)
|
| There are many articles written about them and lots of repair tips and
| procedures too.
|
| Dollar for dollar, it is a very good performer. If you can find one in good
| condition, with the matching power supply, and the price is reasonable, go for
| it. Some use a PS by Heathkit instead with good results.
|
| You can hear a number of them on the Sunday HCI 20 meter Net, or on Wednesday
| evenings on the Global Glow. Most notably WA4SOX in FL or K0TNP in TX, among
| others.
|
| DBF
|
|
| ----------
| From: Sandy W5TVW <ebjr at i-55.com>
| To: David Drake <drake at fullnet.com>; hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
| Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] Opinions on the SR 150
| Date: Friday, May 16, 2003 8:19 PM
|
| The SR-150 is sort of a "poor man's" KWM-2.  Readout is only to 5 khz.
| Stability is
| pretty good once it gets warmed up. The PA tubes are 12DQ6's which haven't hit
| the
| roof yet.
| Radio will deliver 90-100 watts on 80 but drops off to 30-40 watts max on 10
| meters.
| Sensitivity is decent, but selectivity isn't adjustable.  Biggest shortcoming in
| radio is the relays used in it.  Tiny 'JAICO'  open relays used and they are
| impossible to find.
| I subbed some reed relays with satisfactory results in one I just sold.
|
| 73,
| Sandy W5TVW
| ----- Original Message -----
| From: "David Drake" <drake at fullnet.com>
| To: <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
| Sent: Friday, May 16, 2003 7:47 AM
| Subject: [Hallicrafters] Opinions on the SR 150
|
|
| | I have seen a number of SR-150 transceivers for sale lately at cheap prices.
| How
| good were they?  How restorable are they?  Are most parts still available?  What
| were
| the shortcomings of the radio?
| |
| | Thanks, David Drake, WD9CMD (PS: No relation to R.L.)
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