[Hallicrafters] SX-16 info needed

Thu Nov 22 08:31:03 EST 2007

Labelle puts out a very nice needle oiler. It's the one used by the
model-railroad guys to lubricate their engines. It's available at any hobby
shop.

Joe Connor

Bill Gerhold wrote:

> And another thing.  Go out and get yourself a needle oiler.  Oil all moving
> shafts and bearings.  Makes everything move much easier.  This includes the
> main tuning capacitor shaft bearings, pot shafts and gear mechanisms.
>
> K2WH
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill Gerhold
> Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2007 8:06 AM
> To: 'howard holden'; hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: RE: [Hallicrafters] SX-16 info needed
>
> I have the SX-17, a wonderful receiver.  The matching speaker for the 17 and
> 16 is the R-8T or the R-12T which is an 8" or 12" speaker in a metal
> cabinet.  Lacking this, any transformer with the correct impedances (primary
> and secondary) will work when connected to the speaker terminals properly.
>
> The only dial stringing I am aware of is the short piece of dial cord that
> moves the band pointer vertically up and down.  This is connected to the
> band switch and up to the pointer mechanism.
>
> I'm not sure of the front panel lettering.  Mine seems to be a raised brassy
> color and might be a part of the front panel but I am not sure.  Just use a
> mild cleaning solution and wipe gently.  Start in one spot only and see how
> it comes out.
>
> I did not touch my band spread "Glass".  I do not know if you mean the dial
> window.  I did not need to touch mine.  However, if the cover is yellowed, I
> did replace one of these windows with a scrap piece of plastic of suitable
> thickness.  I think I got mine from a greeting card box cover which usually
> are made of clear plastic.
>
> Painting is difficult and you can try your idea if the chips are small.  I
> agree with your approach.
>
> My BFO tube is metal and as far as I know always has been with NO shield
> since the tube is metal (I guess).  BTW, all the tubes in the IF and RF
> lineup including the BFO tube have protective grid caps.
>
> Phasing crystals are out there.  Good luck
>
> Front panel screws are slotted brass round heads.  The heads are painted
> black, same as panel.
>
> I have many good images of my 17 that may help you.  One other piece of
> advice.  If you have not removed the chassis from the cabinet yet, you will
> need to do this because when re-aligning the radio, you cannot get to the IF
> adjustments with the cabinet in place.  It's in the way.
>
> If you want some images, send me an email to k2wh at optonline.net or you can
> join my Hallicrafters group at
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HallicraftersRadios/  All the images are
> there.
>
> Bill
> K2WH
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of howard holden
> Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 9:58 PM
> To: hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Hallicrafters] SX-16 info needed
>
> Tried to post this earlier but it has not surfaced yet.
>
> Just acquired a reasonably nice SX-16 which has been stored in a very
> hospitable home environment for many years, and looking for info on
> restoration.
>
> Besides the usual first time power-up precautions including new
> electrolytics and variac control, anything specific to this RX I should look
> out for or do?
>
> Some issues I can see about which I am not clear thus far are:
>
> What is the usual method of hooking up a non-original speaker. It appears
> that I could hook up a standard audio output transformer primary of
> sufficient power rating to the 5000 ohm terminals on back.
>
> The dial needs to be restrung. The manual I downloaded from BAMA for the
> SX-17 shows no dial cord info. It looks to be rather straightforward. Any
> issues here?
>
> The lettering on the front panel, while all intact, is kind of darkened,
> whether by age or by sunlight. Is there any particular cleaner preferred or
> special care to be taken to avoid further fading when I clean the panel?
> What about cleaning the band spread "glass"?
>
> There are some very small chips in the paint of the front panel, mainly
> around the outer edge. What kind of paint would make a decent touch-up? I'm
> thinking a semi gloss or flat black paint applied with a Q-tip.
>
> The 6J7 BFO tube apparently was originally the glass version, and had a
> shield. The current tube in this one is a metal version, and the tube shield
> is gone. Is this an issue, or does the metal tube shell provide adequate
> shielding?
>
> The phasing crystal is MIA. Does anyone perhaps have one floating around? (A
> long shot I know!)
>
> What style screws were used to hold the case onto the front panel, and were
> finishing washers used there?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Howie WB2AWQ
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of howard holden
> Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 9:58 PM
> To: hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Hallicrafters] SX-16 info needed
>
> Tried to post this earlier but it has not surfaced yet.
>
> Just acquired a reasonably nice SX-16 which has been stored in a very
> hospitable home environment for many years, and looking for info on
> restoration.
>
> Besides the usual first time power-up precautions including new
> electrolytics and variac control, anything specific to this RX I should look
> out for or do?
>
> Some issues I can see about which I am not clear thus far are:
>
> What is the usual method of hooking up a non-original speaker. It appears
> that I could hook up a standard audio output transformer primary of
> sufficient power rating to the 5000 ohm terminals on back.
>
> The dial needs to be restrung. The manual I downloaded from BAMA for the
> SX-17 shows no dial cord info. It looks to be rather straightforward. Any
> issues here?
>
> The lettering on the front panel, while all intact, is kind of darkened,
> whether by age or by sunlight. Is there any particular cleaner preferred or
> special care to be taken to avoid further fading when I clean the panel?
> What about cleaning the bandspread "glass"?
>
> There are some very small chips in the paint of the front panel, mainly
> around the outer edge. What kind of paint would make a decent touch-up? I'm
> thinking a semigloss or flat black paint applied with a Q-tip.
>
> The 6J7 BFO tube apparently was originally the glass version, and had a
> shield. The current tube in this one is a metal version, and the tube shield
> is gone. Is this an issue, or does the metal tube shell provide adequate
> shielding?
>
> The phasing crystal is MIA. Does anyone perhaps have one floating around? (A
> long shot I know!)
>
> What style screws were used to hold the case onto the front panel, and were
> finishing washers used there?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Howie WB2AWQ
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