[Hallicrafters] Re: Hallicrafters FPM-300 MK II Questions

[George]

http://www.qsl.net/la5ki/fpm.htm
The 200 is listed as having 41 transistors and 5 tubes. 1961
The 300 was followed by the 364, still tube output. 1972-74
73, George KB2Z


At 05:07 PM 12/21/04 -0500, you wrote:

>In a message dated 12/21/04 1:18:33 PM Pacific Standard Time,
>Scott.Freeberg at guidant.com writes:
>
> > I did see reference to a later FPM that was all solid state but I know 
> even
> > less about that model.
> >
>
>Actually, the FPM-200, which was completely solid state, came out in the
>early 60's.  If memory serves me correctly, it was Hallicrafters most 
>expensive
>rig at the time, and as rare if not rarer than the fabled SX-88.  I had the
>opportunity to pick one of these up at an ARRL National Convention swap 
>meet for
>$100, and, of course, passed it up.
>
>As to Drake, they survived albeit not in the ham market.  Too bad, they made
>great gear.
>
>73
>Lee WB6SSW
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