[Hallicrafters] sx-28 price

[Julian Bunn]

This is an interesting thread, and I wonder why the SX-28 is so attractive
to people. Is it a good radio? On paper it doesn't look like it should be
especially fine. Perhaps it is the classic look that attracts?

Julian

Rich Oliver wrote:
> W4AWM at aol.com wrote:
> 
>> $300 and up in working condition and reasonable cosmetics inside and 
>> out.  Be sure and ask if it has the cover for the RF section.
>>
>> 73, 
>> John,  W4AWM
> 
> 
> And be advised that there are variants.  My first SX-28 (a very early 
> one, I think) has an RF cage cover smaller than most.  The other main 
> difference is a "suicide" style fused plug rather than the chassis 
> mounted fuse.
> 
> The best SX-28 I never bought was some years ago at the Fort Tuthill 
> (Flagstaff, AZ) hamfest.  It was being sold by Lew McCoy from his 
> personal collection and was a thing of beauty.  Unfortunately he was 
> asking $325 and that would have blown my budget in the first 5 minutes. 
>  I found out later he sold it for $300, and Lew was SK within the year. 
>  Sure wish I had bought it!  I did have some fascinating discussions 
> with Lew and will keep the memory of those.
> 
> 73, Rich, KC9GQ
> 
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