[Hallicrafters] SR-500

[Carl]

Yep, Im aware of the "real" SR-500 specs. Ive been going thru my 1955 QST's the past few days and looking at the full page ads which prompted my question.

I also had a HT-30 in the late 60's set up to drive a NCL-2000 mostly on 10 and 40M in a multi multi contest setup down on the MA coast. Never had a problem with it and the stability was excellent.

Also finding many brands Ive completely forgot about such as Adams, and Transitron linears.

Carl
KM1H
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  From: W4AWM at aol.com 
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  Cc: hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net 
  Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 3:45 PM
  Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] SR-500


  The SR-500 "Toronado" is a triband transceiver. But you are correct, the SR-500 is also a console containing the rigs you described. It sold for $1495.00. The dimensions are 48.5" H X 44,75" W  X  22" D.
  It had a built in operating desk and a sloping top which was 18" deep. The HT-30 and SX-100 are mounted so that they slope at a convenient angle away from the operator. It had many safety features, antenna controls and connectors, power distribution with a built in 30A fuse block, spare power outlets, rotator outlets and a main key controlled switch. It was built only in 1955. Several are known to still exist, one rumored to be at the Vatican.

  73,

  John,  W4AWM