[Hallicrafters] Re: ID this Hallicrafters RX?

[WA1KBQ at aol.com]

Whether we are willing to admit it or not most of us are concerned about  the 
investment side of the radio hobby aren't we? I have always thought of  
myself as being more interested in the history aspect of the hobby and  in 
acquiring skill for faithful to the original type restoration work but I  also know 
the last time I sold something I did not give it away either. I would  have to 
say eBay has taken away a lot of fun from the hobby for me. Around ten  years 
ago before eBay exploded on the scene it was for the thrill of the chase  and 
the sense of accomplishment in meeting a challenge in finding something  
thought to be scarce and satisfying feeling afterwards for owning  a sought after 
desirable item. I remember looking at old receivers on  hamfest tailgates with a 
flashlight just before the crack of dawn and  thinking "by golly I think I 
can save this one!" Now we just sit in  our easy chair and scroll past an 
endless parade from a seemingly  abundant supply of antique radio items once thought 
to be nearly  nonexistent. If you don't see that SX-23 in the condition you 
want today  (yawn) just check back tomorrow. The radio hobby has also shifted a 
little,  now in addition to knowing how to replace all the capacitors we have 
to be  fairly proficient paint and body men to repair shipping damage that 
results from  having our PayPal purchases shipped to our door.
 
73, Greg



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