[Hallicrafters] SX-17 S Meter interchangeability

[Bill Gerhold]

I went through that exercise myself a while back and came to the
realization; the dial scale is or seems to be unique to the SX-16 and 17.
Other receives such as the SX-28 have different scales, but may work.
Without knowledge of scale size or meter movement values, it's hard to tell.

I am forwarding you picture(s) I took of a SX-17 "S" meter scale.  It is a
close up of the scale and a second image of exact measurements I took with
calipers in an attempt to duplicate the scale if necessary.  Close
examination reveals it may be duplicated using single sided copper clad PC
board and engraving using the images I'm sending to you.

It doesn't look that difficult to make and hope this info works for you.  I
replaced my SX-17 meter entirely via a scrap dealer but I haven't seen
anymore out there for some time.

Bill
K2WH

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Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 9:52 AM
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Subject: [Hallicrafters] SX-17 S Meter interchangeability

I need a new meter or at least a dial scale. Which models are the same?

Carl
KM1H


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