[Hallicrafters] SX-28 site

[Al Parker]

Hi Ed,
	I thought Bob, W9RAN, might jump in, he was teh one, I think, that you 
remember posting a mo. or so ago.  I'll cc his post below, with a little 
snipped out.  He does mention my webpage, I did that almost 10 yrs ago, 
and have learned a bit since, and have done a cupla more SX-28's.  The 
others (sites & SX-28's) are better.
73,
Al, W8UT
www.boatanchors.org
www.hammarlund.info

On 6/13/2010 7:02 PM, KV5I wrote:
> A while back a couple of people listed best sites for working on and
> rebuilding the 28. Would you please rewrite them for this old knucklehead.
> 73,
> Ed
>
>-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] SX-28 help please
Date: Wed, 05 May 2010 16:30:14 -0500
From: Robert Nickels <ranickel at comcast.net>
Reply-To: W9RAN at oneradio.net
To: Pagel, Mike <mpagel at uwsp.edu>
CC: hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>


One suggestion I'd offer is to use the reflectors to seek out the best
experts in a particular field, and then use the web to research their
prior comments, postings, and websites.  Rather than try to make an
all-encompassing list and offend someone by inadvertently leaving them
out, let me respond to the initial question about the SX-28 by
suggesting the following sites as a good starting point:

Al Parker:  http://www.boatanchors.org/sx28.htm
Phil Nelson:  http://antiqueradio.org/halli12.htm
Jim Hawkins (with a special section on re-capping the RF deck by A.B.
Bonds):  http://www.qsl.net/wa2whv/hallicrafters.html
and my friend Doug Moore  "the SX-28 Gearbox Meister":
http://www.antiqueradio.org/SX-28Gearbox.htm

Reading over these websites is not only essential preparation for an
SX-28 restoration project, but it becomes clear that these gents have
been at this for a while and have a lot of passion for helping others by
taking the time to share their experience and photos.  I've always found
them to be great "virtual Elmers"  who are willing to reply to follow-up
questions.

While the internet can be a source of confusion, there are great
resources available just a click away.   For example, retired college
teacher Max Robinson has written a nice little online guide that
explains how tube circuits work, how basic test equipment is used and
compares various methods of electronic troubleshooting.  I'll bet even a
seasoned technician would find something useful on his website
(Troubleshooting Book link is at the lower right on the page)

http://www.angelfire.com/electronic/funwithtubes/

In sum, my suggestion is to do your homework, cross-check the quality
and source of information, and use the reflectors not just as a source
of opinions, but as a source of referrals to the best experts and
resources available.

73 and have fun!

Bob W9RAN