[Hallicrafters] SX-117 and HT-44 interconnect cables

[Harry Vaught, KT4AE]

RG-62/AU, 28" from the manual.  I made my own with cable from "The 
Wireman" (thewireman.com) and RCA plugs from Radio Shack.  They work fine.

For what it's worth, I've had three SX-117's with the same HT-44 and the 
performance in "tranceive" mode varied widely among them on the higher 
frequency bands. I suspect loading of the crystal oscillator by the 
interconnect cables.  A guy I met at a hamfest who had a lot of history 
with these things said that he suspected that some old crystals are 
losing their punch.  I know some are now off frequency.

Harry, KT4AE
Maryville, Tennessee

Jim Liles wrote:
> Hi Dave:
> The coax that is used to connect the SX-117 and HT-44 must be a specific 
> type and length.  RG-62A and 19 inches as I recall.  Search the archives 
> ---  think you will find the correct answer.  Do not simply use a guess, 
> it will be squirrelly.  Kindest regards Jim K9AXN
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