[Hallicrafters] SX-101 Series

[Mark Shaum]

I suppose it depends.  I have a 101 and a 101A..  Many feel the 101A is
more desirable as it was the last in the series, with various
enhancements for SSB use over the older versions.  I like the "plain"
101 as I have a weekend 160 meter AM net and use the 101 at times for
that.  The A version substituted the more or less useless VHF converter
band for 160.

I find both versions do fine on SSB or CW, even though the non-A 101
lacks a product detector.  Plenty of BFO injection so there is minimal
riding of the RF gain control required.

Any 101 is nice to have.  I love the front panel layout, it's one of the
most recognized ham band receivers of all time.  I recall a two page
Halli ad in QST that was just a front panel shot of the 101A with a note
about "character"...

73! - Mark

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ross Stenberg" <k9cox at charter.net>


> I am currently restoring an SX-101A receiver. It is a real boatanchor.
In
> reviewing the SX-101 lineage on the Hallicrafters site, I am curious
which
> model is considered the most desirable (or at least your opinions).
Thanks
>
> 73, Ross K9COX
>