[Hallicrafters] Off-net correspondence placed on-net.

[John Cusick]

On Wed, 2003-10-08 at 20:40, Waldo Magnuson wrote:
> Note:  Following is a correspondences between Skip Magnuson and
> Al Parker.  I (Skip) broadcast for an 11-pin connector for my HT-37 
> transmitter and
> Al sent me one.  Read Al's note first.
> 
> Hi Al,
>     On the HT-37 I replacing 1) All of the Black Beauties (3 I think) 
> C89, C83,
> C204. 2)  The two 20uf/600v paper caps C69, C80. 3) Two electrolytics 
> near
> the power transformer C 98, C99. 4) And the 40uf & 20 uf in the can (I'm
> still trying to figure out how to get these in under the chassis).  At 
> least those
> are the ones I'm doing now.  I have to replace the power cord too as 
> whoever
> did it before did a poor job.
>     On the rectifiers - do you just put the SS diodes across the proper 
> pins and
> pull the tube?

I came upon an HT-37 a few years ago that looks like its complete and in
good shape other than the previous owner must have died of cancer from
smoking like a fiend based on the very "sticky" condition of the HT-37.
I put it in a closet and have yet to even plug it in. Anyway, I've been
following the HT-37 threads closely since it may be time to start
tinkering. They have been extremely helpful.

I have some old electronics and radio experience, now dulled from lack
of practice, and one of the things that always confuses me is when
someone offers advice like "just put the SS diodes...".

What are "SS" diodes?

Regards,

John C.