[Hallicrafters] s-76

[Gerry Steffens]

I worked with someone through the list, a few years ago, detailing some of
the differences between versions of the S-76.  I remember that there are
three versions of knobs.  First version, run 1, has no skirts on the knobs.
Second and third versions, runs 2 & 3, have different sizes of skirts on
four knobs, 1 1/2 and 1 1/4 inches in diameter if memory serves me right.  I
have one of each run, but they are stored at the moment.  Don't remember
which run had which size unfortunately.

The skirt size became an issue because of scratch marks on the face from the
skirts, made by the largest skirts.  The fellow was looking for a
replacement and got the smaller skirt, leaving the scratch marks exposed.  I
believe the band markings on the smaller skirted radios could be partially
covered by the larger skirted knobs.

I don't recall any major electrical differences but wouldn't sign that one
in blood.

Cheers,
Gerry



-----Original Message-----
From: hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Everette
Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 6:33 PM
To: 'Brian Quinn'; hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net; Chris Kepus
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] s-76

I have three original S-76 manuals, each separately marked for Runs 1, 2 or
3.  Run 1 has the bandspread dial marked only for 80-40-20-10, no 15; but I
haven't studied the books enough to note any other significant differences.
So, I can't differentiate; but if someone wants a copy of any of 'em let me
know.

There was a good article on the S-78 in QST in I think November 1954 (could
be wrong about the date).  Check the ARRL QST archive on line at
www.arrl.org and search for it.

The S-76 is a nice, but not GREAT radio... humongois S-meter (with lights,
no less!) and a hot front end that'll hear a gnat fart in Outer Mongolia;
decent selectivity, and as stable as most any Halli ever gets; but no AVC on
CW and SSB (so the big sexy S-meter's useless there), and the BFO is a
little wimpy.  The biggest flaw in my opinion is no flywheels in the tuning
so it's real twangy-feeling like an SX-99 (ugh).  But if you put a BIG knob
on the bandspread, like a huge Collins skirted style, weighted and balanced,
it makes a world of difference!  ("Waaaahhhh!  It's not PURE!"  Who the heck
cares!  It makes the radio work MUCH better.)

If someone has a scan of the Bob Roehrig mods, I'd love to see it.  Thanks
in advance.  I have e-mailed him several times and have had every message
bounce back.

73

Mike
W4DSE
x-WA4DLF

--- On Thu, 3/11/10, Chris Kepus <ckepus at comcast.net> wrote:

> From: Chris Kepus <ckepus at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] s-76
> To: "'Brian Quinn'" <brians1944 at comcast.net>,
hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
> Date: Thursday, March 11, 2010, 3:02 AM
> I have a working and, IMHO, a pretty
> hot S-76. And, yes, I love its S-meter!
> It's off-line right now waiting to be put to use again
> after I am sort out
> some hamshack traffic jams. 
>  
> As for the lack of "articles" on the internet, the S-76
> seems to have fallen
> through the cracks", IMHO, falling between the popular
> SX-28 / SX-42 and the
> SX-100 / SX-101 rx's. 
> 
> Bob Roehrig, K9EUI, broehrig at aurora.edu,
> developed some SX-76 modifications
> which I have yet to incorporate but will get roun'tuit one
> of these days. 
> 
> Good luck...it's a nice vintage receiver in stock condition
> and should be
> even better after Bob's mods.  You might want to
> contact him directly to get
> more info.
> 
> Chris
> W7JPG
> 
> __________________________________
> 
> I am restoring a Hallicrafters S-76. I've checked all the
> Archives and can
> find only 1 posting. Is this receiver so bad that nobody
> bothers with them.
> I know the big feature is it's s meter. Would like to hear
> from s-76 owners
> please. Former ham 40 years ago (kn1khs)
> Thank You   Brian
> 
> 
> 
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