[Hallicrafters] Getting started in collecting Hallicrafters sets

[Larry Asp]

I would suggest Osternmans "Shortwave Receivers Past and Present" book, as 
it covers many manufacturers besides Hallicrafters. It gives good write ups 
specs etc. and includes solid state and foreign made sets, and indicates 
commonality or scarcity etc. Gives reasonable values to go by as well. SWL 
ing has become very interesting with the ability to interface computers with 
it. I would also suggest he/she suscribe to the SWL news group with these 
QTH Mailman lists - lots of good stuff comes up on sun spots, SWL times 
programs, discussions etc.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "William L Howard" <wlhoward at verizon.net>
To: "Hallicrafters list" <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 12:57 AM
Subject: [Hallicrafters] Getting started in collecting Hallicrafters sets


I have a friend who is getting interested in collecting/listening to short 
wave broadcasts. I suggested that he get Chuck Dachis' book for a good 
introduction to Hallicrafters sets. My only experience with Hallicrafters is 
two Vietnam era radios and an S38E set which I have had since 1955. I am not 
really qualified to advise him on what sets to get for a start.

Can anyone make some recommendations?

Thanks,

Bill Howard
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