[Hallicrafters] Re: [Boatanchors] More S-40 questions

[EP Swynar]

Hi Gene,

For what it's worth, I have the AC/DC version of that receiver, i.e. the
S-77A...

I got it back in '69 when I had just turned 17, and it was my "Elmer" as I
progressed through BC SWL'ing, listening to Hams on AM on 10-meters (1969-70
was a FB time for sunspots), and finally, copying CW & getting my Ham ticket
in 1971...

Indeed, I never retired the OB until 1984, when the Japanese invaded my
shoreline with a brand new Yaesu FT-980...

In the interim, though --- thanks to the S-77A & a LOT of HB
peripherals! --- I achieved DXCC (CW, and SSB), WAC, WAC 80-meters, WAS,
RCC, and was first in Ontario Division in several ARRL contests.

It really earned its keep here...and the fact that it was AC/DC with a
"polarized" plug taught me really REALLY quickly that electricity was
something to be treated with a LOT of respect...! Hi Hi

~73~ Eddy VE3CUI - VE3XZ


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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "WØQFC" <erastber at tampabay.rr.com>
To: "HALLICRAFTERS" <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>;
<boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 8:50 AM
Subject: [Boatanchors] More S-40 questions


>     Has any one done a comprehensive comparison of the different versions
of
> the S-40?
>
> So far, I have found models S-40, S-40A and B and one reference to a early
> and late version. I have schematics for the 40A that show either a 80 or a
> 5Y3.
>
> Some have the large IF cans and some have the smaller, 3/4" size.
>
> The schematic that appears to match my S-40A is the Sam's folder 483-10.
> The BAMA (DJVU) schematic for the S-40A shows a 5Y3 and a 5-pin speaker
> connector.
>
> Since I like to collect all the info I can on my boatanchors, I would like
> opinions/comments. . . .
>
> 73
>
> Gene, WØQFC
>
> www.w0qfc.com
>
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