[Hallicrafters] SX-71 digital readout - it works!!

[David P. Crocker, Esq.]

All:

Is there a readout available that works with the Halli SX-122?  It would be
a nice touch with my own unit.

Regards/David Crocker 


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[mailto:hallicrafters-admin at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Philip Atchley
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2004 4:31 PM
To: rjb at lynden.com
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Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] SX-71 digital readout - it works!!

Bob,
Thanks for the info.  I'll have to keep one of these in mind.

73 from the "Beaconeers Lair".
Phil, KO6BB


> This weekend, courtesy of Neil at AADE i tested a version of his DFD 
> with provision for the SX-71. Verdict? It works great, and unlike 
> earlier DFD's which i have had from a few years back, this unit did 
> not require a preamplifier and did not require me to calibrate the clock
crystal.
>
> For my money, this converts a very hot little radio from being a 
> quaint curiousity in the corner of the shack to being a credible DX 
> machine in
the
> center of the desk. I also have DFD's (Hammarlund versions) in my 
> SP-600
and
> HQ-180 - they are dead accurate, and i can read down to tens of hertz 
> if i choose. These things are an absolute must for high-end boatanchors.
>
> PS - this unit also works for various National receivers. I tested it 
> on
my
> NC-183D with similar excellent results to the SX-17.
>
> Thanks Neil, this is cool!
>
> Bob Bennett, Maple Vly, WA

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