[Hallicrafters] Novice Seeking Recapping Advice

[Jim Wilhite]

It is easy compared to the SX 28.  But the 110 is easier to 
destroy some component parts during restoration, most 
notably the IF transformers.

I have seen several 100s and 110s who have been repaired 
because of the mica caps in the base of the transformers 
shorting.  The tie posts on those transformers are very 
delicate and, many times, are broken when installing new 
ones.  The result is a flying tie joint or mica caps across 
the transformer to make it resonate at 455 Kc.  This problem 
is has been evident in the 170 and 180 series I have seen.

The 28 is much more robust and one can even disassemble the 
transformers for repair.  Having done all three, the 28, 100 
and 110, I will take the 28 any day even if it is more 
complex.

Jim/W5JO




> Rudolph,
>
> After looking at some pictures of the underside of an 
> SX-110 I'd have to say
> that it looks like a piece of cake compared to an SX-28.
>
> Wow! :)
>
> Rob