[Hallicrafters] Best RX?

[Joe Balestrini]

Does anyone have an opinion on the SX-100?  Just rebuilt one and am watching for the companion HT-30.  Will it be worth the wait?  Thoughts appreciated.  Joe KG6IMI

On Nov 27, 2010, at 9:43 AM, WA1KBQ at aol.com wrote:

>> SX-110 is just a SX-99 with a sliderule dial.
> 
> And to continue with that progression... an SX-99 is just an S-85 with  a 
> crystal filter and s-meter and an S-85 is just an S-40 in a different cabinet 
> with new styling and an S-40 is just an S-20R in a new cabinet and so  
> forth.
> 
> Bill Halligan's business model was give 'em the most  bang for the buck. 
> Design a few basic circuits and create a wide range of  models to fit every 
> pocketbook by changing the styling, make the cabinets look  different and add 
> more controls and features such as an s-meter and or  crystal filter and 
> build them with broadcast grade components purchased in bulk  to keep the price 
> low. 
> 
> Now which one was the best? Author Raymond S. Moore  asked that same 
> question many years ago and extensively researched the subject  and published his 
> findings which resulted in four volumes of  "Communications Receivers, The 
> Vacuum Tube Era, 1932-  1981." Moore's answer after  all his research 
> studying all of those receivers from a myriad of  manufacturers: It all depends.
> 
> 73, Greg 
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> In a message dated 11/27/2010 11:24:04 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
> macklinbob at msn.com writes:
> 
> What was  Hallicrafters best overall receiver?
> 
> I am familiar with the SX-28 and  SX-100. I have a SX-110 which leaves a 
> lot to be desired. A SX-110 is just a  SX-99 with a sliderule dial.
> 
> I'm interested in knowing about the SX-101  and SX-111.
> 
> Bob Macklin
> K5MYJ
> Seattle, Wa.
> "Real Radios Glow  In The  Dark"
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