[Hallicrafters] Head Scratcher

[Bill Gerhold]

Well then, why are tubes called tubes instead of bulbs.

Seriously though, the "S" was used because competing manufacturers were
already using "R" and Hallicrafters wanted to be distinguished from the
crowd.

Hallicrafters used "T" for transmitter because it was the logical choice for
transmitters because most manufacturers of radio equipment at the time were
only making "R"'s or receivers.

Now, if you believe this baloney well I have bridge to sell you. Hi Hi.

K2WH

-----Original Message-----
From: hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of GBrown
Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2006 8:37 PM
To: hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Hallicrafters] Head Scratcher

OK, maybe someone has asked this before but here it goes again.
#1. When Hallicrafters assigned a number to a piece of equipment, why did
the receiver get designated "S". I assume the "T" ment transmitter.
#2. This is a hard one. How were the numbers assigned to the different
equipment. From SX-62 to SX-71 we are missing the ones in between. Were the
missing numbers experimental and never made production? Were the numbers
just a random pick? Were the numbers pulled from a hat?
    As you can see, I have to much time on my hands, hehehehehe
Regards,
Gary...WZ1M

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