[Hallicrafters] Best RX?

[Mark Johnson]

I've had several SX-100's over the years. I have a Mk1a version now that 
I'll hang on too as I used one years ago, (1972) as my first Stn receiver. 
The mechanical stability is very bad. Any slight "knock" on the operating 
table and your off frequency. Other than that, I think they are fine....Good 
for general coverage SW and the band spread on the ham bands is fine. As 
with any old piece of gear, get the manual. Alignment procedure is fairly 
straight forward. Watch out for units that don't have the heavy paper cover 
over the S meter terminals. There is B+ on those terminals and I've been 
bitten a few times!

Mark VE3LU
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joe Balestrini" <jbalestrini at surewest.net>
To: <WA1KBQ at aol.com>
Cc: <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 27, 2010 12:55 PM
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] Best RX?


> 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
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 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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