[Hallicrafters] SX-88 Value Controversy Continues

[Ed Wirtz]

Bill,

I've read all the responses on this post and I offer the following. I had an 
SX-88 myself. I didn't pay that much for it and it was one of those with the 
warped front panel bezel. I did get a replacement for that. I used the 
receiver for some time with my Viking Desk on 160 of all places. I have many 
other receivers including Collins, National, Hammarlund and some military. 
In my opinion, the -88 was and ok receiver, but not stellar. I did like the 
selectivity but overall I much prefer my HQ170A on AM and my NC183 sounds 
every bit as good as the -88. I sold mine several years ago for much more 
than I paid for it and I have to admit I don't miss it. I think quite 
frankly that the SX-88s value is as a collector.

My opinion only of course.

73,

Ed, KØBKA
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Kirkland" <kirklandb at sympatico.ca>
To: <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2009 4:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] SX-88 Value Controversy Continues


>I certainly wasn't trying to start a flame war but I did want to hear
> peoples opinions
> on the SX-88 to help determine whether or not I should take the plunge. 
> It
> is one thing
> to spend $600 on a r-360a fixer upper but it is quite another to put down 
> 2
> - 10 K on
> an sx-88.   At this price I guess we should expect folks to be 
> "passionate".
>
> I thank everyone for sharing their opinion - both pro's and con's.
>
> Bill, ve3jhu
>
>
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