[Hallicrafters] Hallicrafters HA-1A?

[Roger K8RI]

> Scott,
>
> I'm just wondering what the "cosmetic differences" mentioned on the
> la5ki site are between the HA-1 and HA-1A? The picture of the 1A does
> not display to me at this time.
>
> I have a HA-1 which has the black fluted knobs as used on my SX-115 and
> HT-32B.  I thought somone just added the black knobs at some time in the
> past but later came across a magazine ad picture which matches it.  Most
> HA-1's seem to come with the grey thinner fluted knobs as used on the
> HT-37 and SX-111 (and many others).

Mine has the gray fluted knobs.

>
> I like the HA-1.  It's fun keeping the neon bulb flashing correctly in
> step with the sent CW, although after spending much time using the W9TO
> designed keyer I must go through a brief retraining period to
> re-acclimate myself with my usual iambic keyers.

No retraining here.  After using electronic keyers for so many years, I use 
them all like a standard electronic key. That works just find as long as 
your timing is right.  I have no problem switching between a bug and an 
electronic keyer, but after all these years I have never mastered an iambic.

Roger Halstead (K8RI and ARRL 40 year Life Member)
N833R - World's oldest Debonair CD-2
www.rogerhalstead.com

>
> Mark K9TR
>
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