[Hallicrafters] Why I'm a Hallicrafters Guy

[Andy Elliott]

I can't resist adding my two-cent's worth to the discussion.  My Elmer had a Halli S40B receiver (and a Viking II xmitter), and he complained often about its drifting tendencies.  He advised me to not buy a Hallicrafters receiver because he thought they all drifted way too much.  As a new novice, I was tremendously impressed by the SX-99 (appearance, mainly!), and wanted it badly for my station.  So I went to another ham in my hometown, and asked him for his opinion.  Although he had all Collins equipment, he said that the SX-99 should work out well for me.  So after finding an opinion that agreed with mine, I went ahead and bought the SX-99.  I was never sorry to buy the halli, and used it for many years first with a DX-40 and then with an HT-20 (which I still have and use).  Later I bought an SX-146 receiver and have added an HT-46 to go with it, an SX-101A, HT-37 and SX-100 - all operational and used from time to time.
 
While I also have Drake equipment and use it regularly, I still love the old Hallis.  They have an undefinable attraction, and I enjoy both seeing and using them!
 
Andy, K8LE
"Boatanchors loved here"