[Hallicrafters] An HT-37 "why"

[Philip Atchley]

Hi Y'all,

Another HT-37 "WHY".  I've checked the archives and didn't see the answer, 
though it was briefly mentioned.

Anybody know "why" Halligan's crew decided that an HT-37 didn't "need" a 
variable loading capacitor?  There is certainly sufficient room in the 
chassis for one, and you'd think that at a time when all The "Vikings", 
"Rangers" etc as well as even the most lowly Novice rig had variable loading 
capacitors, that a superior product like an HT-37 would have one too.

73 de Phil,  KO6BB
http://users.mercednet.com/beaconeer/
Merced, Central California, 37.3N  120.48W  CM97sh

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