[Hallicrafters] Re: Hallicrafters digest, Vol 4 #476 - 10 msgs
Warren Hurd
ww1hh at crosstel.net
Mon Mar 1 10:38:55 EST 2004
Send me your address, and I will mail you a good copy this afternoon.
Warren
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> 1. 8R40 Panel Glass? (Wayne Light)
> 2. Re: Help with SX-62 (Bill Krause)
> 3. Re: s-53 (joe)
> 4. FS: HALLICRAFTER S 58 (W7TRE at aol.com)
> 5. SX-88 Bezel (Gary H. Harmon, Jr.)
> 6. Damaged Set Screws (GARDGORE at aol.com)
> 7. Damaged Set Screws - Bristol wrench source? (John Burch)
> 8. Re: Help with SX-62 (Bill Krause)
> 9. SX-111 progress report. (Waldo Magnuson)
> 10. KNOBS FS (JOHN M IVERSON)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 29 Feb 2004 07:55:39 -0800 (PST)
> From: Wayne Light <hwlight at sbcglobal.net>
> To: hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Hallicrafters] 8R40 Panel Glass?
>
> Just wondering if anyone out there would like to make some easy money by
selling me their dial glass from the 8R40. I have a pristine model with no
dial.
>
> Also, does anyone know if there is a company that might be silk screening
these things?
>
> Thanks for any help.
> Wayne
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sun, 29 Feb 2004 14:35:26 -0800
> From: Bill Krause <bkrause at sos.net>
> Cc: FLBOATANCHORS at yahoogroups.com, hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Hallicrafters] Re: Help with SX-62
>
> I recently got a Hallicrafters Sx-62 through Ebay. The radio in general
> works very well, the best overall of three Sx-62s that I have had. One
> problem though, when I turn it to the upper two bands and FM I get a
> loud hum. Only on FM and only on those two bands. When shipped several
> of the tubes were removed and given special packing. I am fairly
> confident I got them back all in the right spots. Anyone want to
> speculate on what the problem might be?? I invite anyone who might be
> interested in repairing and or restoring this radio to contact me off
list.
>
> Bill Krause
>
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> Message: 3
> From: "joe" <k7mks at comcast.net>
> To: <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
> Date: Sun, 29 Feb 2004 15:51:23 -0800
> Subject: [Hallicrafters] Re: s-53
>
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>
> Would appreciate a copy (FAX'd , mailed or scaned) of the schematic of =
> the S-53, not the S-53A. It is not on BAMA. Thank you, Joe k7mks
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> Message: 4
> From: W7TRE at aol.com
> Date: Sun, 29 Feb 2004 18:54:27 EST
> To: hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Hallicrafters] FS: HALLICRAFTER S 58
>
> I HAVE A DUSTY, DIRTY S 58 FOR SALE. THIS AM/FM TUNER NEEDS SOME HELP.
IT
> DOES NOT WORK. ALL SEEMS TO BE THERE. CASE IS IN DECENT SHAPE. NO DENTS
OR
> MAJOR SCRATCHES EXCEPT UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER WHERE THE "HALLICRAFTER"
APPEARS,
> SOMEONE HAS DRILLED ABOUT A HALF INCH HOLE.
> WILL LET THIS GO CHEAP. $30 PLUS S & H.
> IF ANYONE INTERESTED, LET ME KNOW DIRECT.
>
> THANKS ALL.
>
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> Message: 5
> From: "Gary H. Harmon, Jr." <gharmon at idworld.net>
> To: "HALLICRAFTERS LIST" <Hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
> Cc: "Dan HANK-KN6DI Arney" <hankarn at pacbell.net>
> Date: Sun, 29 Feb 2004 19:02:41 -0600
> Subject: [Hallicrafters] SX-88 Bezel
>
> Hank Arney/KN6DI is looking into making a third run of reproduction bezels
> for the Hallicrafters SX-88 receiver. The bezel is new and made from 6061
> aluminum, milled on a CNC, then media blasted and wrinkle powder coated.
> Hank expects a bezel shipped CONUS UPS to be $350. Firm pre-paid orders
> (check, money orders or PayPal) for a total of 10 units are required
before
> Hank will proceed. If firm pre-paid orders exceed 10, the price will
drop
> $50 each. Please contact Hank directly at hankarn at pacbell.net and Cc: me
if
> you wish. I bought one from the last run and it's a great product. There
> is no other alternative if you have a warped bezel. I can provide
pictures
> if requested.
>
> 73, gary
>
> ===========/////===========
> Gary H. Harmon, Jr. - K5JWK
> 6302 Robin Forest
> San Antonio, TX 78239-3218
> (210) 657-1549 home
> (210) 884-6926 cell
> (210) 203-7000 pager
> gharmon at idworld.net
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> Message: 6
> From: GARDGORE at aol.com
> Date: Sun, 29 Feb 2004 20:31:39 EST
> To: hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Hallicrafters] Damaged Set Screws
>
> In a message dated 2/9/2004 9:57:43 PM Eastern Standard Time,=20
> kiyoinc at attglobal.net writes:
>
> > Upon closer inspection, it is definitely a spline setscrew but probably
> > banged up.=A0 I haven't looked at it using magnification.=20
> >=20
> > Anyone know how to "touch up" a spline set screw?=20
> >=20
>
> It is important to closely examine set screws on all Hallicrafters
knobs=20
> before attempting to remove them. Usually Hallicrafters have "Bristol"
type=20
> splined set screws in the knobs but occasionally you will find some
"Allen"=20=
> types=20
> mixed in. For those who are unaware about Bristols there is an Allen
wrench=20=
> that=20
> will go in but it will damage the splined type drive if you exert any
force.=
> =20
> I have encountered Bristol set screws that were damaged internally by
previo=
> us=20
> owners to the point where the proper Bristol tool will no longer fit.
When=20
> this is the case I use a Bristol wrench that has been ground flat on the
end=
> so=20
> that the edges are sharp. Usually this can be tapped and wiggled in until
it=
> =20
> somewhat restores the spline shape enough that the screw can be removed.
New=
> =20
> Bristol screws are available from McMaster-Carr.
>
> Regards, Greg
>
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> Message: 7
> From: "John Burch" <occupant at rushmore.com>
> To: <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
> Date: Sun, 29 Feb 2004 18:38:52 -0700
> Subject: [Hallicrafters] Damaged Set Screws - Bristol wrench source?
>
> Could someone recommend a good source of quality Bristol
> Wrenches suitable for the Hallicrafters knob set-screws?
>
> Thanks de John
> ..
>
>
>
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> Message: 8
> Date: Sun, 29 Feb 2004 18:59:30 -0800
> From: Bill Krause <bkrause at sos.net>
> Cc: FLBOATANCHORS at yahoogroups.com, hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Hallicrafters] Re: Help with SX-62
>
> An update on this. I actually own three SX-62s, though one will shortly
> be going to a friend who had one many years ago and has done tons of
> things for me over the years. The one of which I spoke this afternoon is
> my favorite among the two, though that doesn't necessarily mean that it
> is in best shape. I probably am looking to get it restored. I have an
> SX-71 that had been restored before i purchased it and I am quite fond
> of it. Anyway the SX-62 of which I speak came with came with an 42
> Speaker and after rapidly flipping the switch on the speaker a couple of
> times between the communication and high fidelity positions the hum
> suddenly vanished. Good but not that good, still no reception in FM and
> I also noticed that sensitivity on band 4 dropped off. I am thinking
> that maybe I have some dirty contacts. Interestingly the other SX-62 had
> some issues with sensitivity on bands that was cured by spraying some
> Radio Shack contact clean on the band selector switch. Of interest is
> these two SX-62s are clearly different version. The first one has a
> black face plate while the one I was working with today has a silver
> colored aluminum face plate. Also the the first one has access opening
> from the top to get at the band switch. The one I was working today does
> not so I'll have to get at it from the bottom. When I do I'll blow all
> the dust and use the contact cleaner on all the switches. The Sx-62 with
> the black face plate also has a two prong receptacle for a plug on the
> R-46 Speaker that plugs in. The one with the aluminum silver colored
> face plate has standard post contacts for the speaker. It also has a few
> less contact on the antenna connection. Well that's the latest on my
> SX-62 Oh the other SX-62 (Black Face Plate) has some slop in the tuning
> capacitor that makes it difficult to stay on a station, it (the tuning
> capacitor moves slightly after I stop turning it) I think I'll go over
> tube placement agasin to see if I have everthing right on that front.
> Someone off list said I should mention where I live in case I end up
> shipping this baby out. I live in Western Washington State. Thanks for
> listening and I appreciate any thoughts or suggestions.
>
> Bill Krause
>
>
>
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> Message: 9
> Date: Sun, 29 Feb 2004 20:30:27 -0800
> Cc: Waldo Magnuson <magnuson at mac.com>
> To: hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
> From: Waldo Magnuson <magnuson at mac.com>
> Subject: [Hallicrafters] SX-111 progress report.
>
> I have been having trouble with my SX-111 - couldn't align the IF, low
> volume, no S-meter action, etc. The problem seemed to be little signal
> getting through the 2nd mixer in the converter sub-chassis. I removed
> the 2nd Converter sub-chassis and found that R202 had gone from 120K
> ohms to greater than 40M ohms although it looked good. I also found a
> broken wire (solid wires are used in much of the point-to-point wiring)
> which had been flexed one too many times. Replacing these two restored
> proper bias and the IF aligns as does the 1600 KC 2nd converter.
> Alignment of the 1700 KC converter requires a hex wrench which I don't
> have but have ordered. Getting inside of the sub-chassis was a pain
> but is doable (with lots of sketches).
> The receiver, although it worked before, has new life - lots of volume,
> S-meter now works, and good sensitivity. The crystal calibrator still
> doesn't work but I have a crystal coming.
>
> 73s, Skip Magnuson W7WGM
>
>
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> Message: 10
> To: hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net, BOATANCHORS at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV,
> homebrew at mailman.qsl.net
> Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2004 01:38:53 -0600
> From: JOHN M IVERSON <jackiv at juno.com>
> Subject: [Hallicrafters] KNOBS FS
>
> I HAVE FIVE "RCA"type knobs. these are 1 1/2 inch at theskirt, knob
> proper
> about 1 7/16. 7/8 in high.a whight lie to a pointer.
> Similar to knobs on the scott SLRM or some versions of rca AR-xx series.
> The five for $23.00 shipped to lower 48. reply direct..
> jack jackiv at juno.com
>
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