[Hallicrafters] SX28 vs SX42 ?

[DW Holtman]

Personally, I really like the SX-42. The green dials look outstanding  
in a dimly lit room. The audio is unsurpassed, with the Push Pull 
finals. I feel the performance is at least equal to a properly restored 
SX-28, both are very good band cruisers for casual shortwave enjoyment.  
It's tough to restore properly (as is  the SX-28), but the type of 
challenge and commitment that is required is what makes it such a worth 
while receiver.

No one know the future of vintage radios. Will the next generation have 
any interest in classic radios. I know my kids have absolutely none. 
Will shortwave AM still be broadcast in ten or twenty years, or will it 
all be replaced by some form of digital? As far as the collect-ability 
of radios, I feel that get and restore what you enjoy, rather than 
looking for the future value of a radio.I think that this is a hobby to 
enjoy for the pure "Cool" of old radios. I know that I will ever get the 
money that I have invested, not to mention the time. But it is a hobby 
and hobby's are to be enjoyed.

Just my $0.02 worth.

73's
DW Holtman
WB7SSN