[Hallicrafters] Hallicrafters meters for SR-2000, PS-2000, SR-400, and SR400A

[Duane Fischer, W8DBF]

Jim,

One wonders if it is obvious to the average Ham that the meter for $50 is 
"NOT" an original? Depending on whether it is like a white spot on a black 
cat's fur or a subtle shade of gray -  It is my personal observation based 
on experience that a purist restoration seldom yields what the restoration 
costs! Naturally the make/model do affect said sell value.

I remember when I was designing engines for high power street machines and 
building custom cars for competition in the ISCA, one writer wrote:

Is the value of the Model A Ford affected by the correct positioning of the 
letter "F" on the word Ford on the metal hubcap?

Technically the letter "F" must point at the valve stem. However, since 
almost nobody knows this, other then the most pure of the purists, the value 
is not affected.

The question becomes: At what point do replacement parts lower the value of 
a TX or RX or transceiver?

I learned quickly that with a car, the exterior paint job made the 
difference in price and as to what sold! As long as it "looked pretty" 
buyers seemed unconcerned about the engine, transmission, drive train, 
brakes, shocks or the interior. I think this same perception also applies to 
vintage gear. Personally, and this has nothing to do with me being totally 
blind now, a gorgeous radio is of no use when it does not work!



Duane Fischer, W8DBF/WPE8CXO
dfischer at usol.com
HHI: Halligan's Hallicrafters International
http://www.w9wze.net
HHRP: Historic Halligan Radio Project
hhrp.w9wze.net

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Liles" <james.liles at comcast.net>
To: <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 11:22 AM
Subject: [Hallicrafters] Hallicrafters meters for SR-2000, PS-2000, SR-400, 
and SR400A


> Is there any interest in the updated meter that was introduced in 1970 as 
> an engineering change and for parts replacement by Hallicrafters for the 
> SR-2000, PS-2000, SR-400, and SR-400A and possibly others.  It was a 
> Honeywell meter and more reliable than the original meters.  The SR-400A 
> is the only one of the group that used the new meter throughout 
> production.  I have to buy the lot or none of 24 meters.  The cost is 
> $120.00/meter.  Sounds staggering but I have two PS-2000's that need 
> meters and I have to choose to use non-original at $50.00 or the original 
> at $110.00.  Could be that being a purist is more costly than makes sense. 
> There are 6 of each, PS-2000v, PS-2000i, SR-400, and SR-400A.  I have a 
> few SR-2000 faceplates that could be used for these meters that could be 
> switched out.  I could use 8 meters --- need some interest in the others 
> to do the deal.  Let me know if you are interested.  Kindest regards Jim 
> K9AXN
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