[Hallicrafters] S40 question

[Charlie]

The "doorknob" tube was probably a 717A.  It could be substituted for a 6CG7
RF amp ( I think that's the right one ) and appeared to improve the
reception. I put one in my SX-99 and signals were "louder".    It may have
just had a tad more gain, or, maybe a different AGC response.

73' Charlie k3ICH



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Roger K8RI" <hallicraftersgroup at rogerhalstead.com>
To: "Guido" <laffitte at prtc.net>; <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, 25 August 2005 12:42 AM
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] S40 question


> Back when I was in college (the first time) and about to become a new ham,
I
> picked up a nice S40-B complete with Heathkit Q-multiplier.  It also had a
> doorknob tube in the RF amp.  It worked well on all bands *except* 10
meters
> where it was pretty much deaf.
>
> I worked a lot of CW stations using that old receiver.
> Unfortunately I also was threatened with receiving the "worked all
stereos"
> in the dorm award.
>
> Roger Halstead (K8RI and ARRL 40 year Life Member)
> N833R - World's oldest Debonair CD-2
> www.rogerhalstead.com
>
> >I have been working on an S40 lately and would like to hear comments
about
> > its sensitivity in the higher bands. Any recommendations for trouble
spots
> > to check will be wellcome. Thanks!
> >
> > 73s
> > Guido KP4FAR
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